Airing assembly and clothes drying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of airing assembly and clothes airing machine, belong to airing device technical field.The airing assembly includes stem body and multiple airing modules;Airing module includes sliding block, movable connecting piece and airing clamp;Multiple airing modules are arranged along the length direction of stem body, and sliding block is slidably connected with stem body;Movable connecting piece two ends are connected sliding block and airing clamp respectively, and movable connecting piece is configured to allow airing clamp to rotate relative to stem body.The airing assembly and clothes airing machine increase the degree of freedom of airing clamp, and user can flexibly adjust the position and angle of airing clamp according to actual airing demand, facilitate user to grasp airing clamp from different positions, different angles, different postures, to clamp airing clothes, improve the convenience and flexibility of airing operation.Moreover, the spacing between adjacent airing clamps can be adjusted, and the same piece of clothing can be clamped by multiple airing clamps, or adjacent airing clamps can be moved away from each other to increase the spacing between two pieces of clothing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of drying device technology, and in particular to a drying component and a clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, people generally need to dry their clothes. Common drying methods are relatively simple: users typically hang clothes on hangers, which are then suspended from a clothesline. However, for small items such as underwear, socks, and baby clothes, hanging them on hangers is inconvenient. For example, because these items are small and lightweight, they easily slip off the hangers, causing them to fall, get dirty, or even be lost. To solve this problem, clothespin drying racks have emerged on the market. These racks generally consist of a frame and multiple clothespins. The top of the frame has hooks for hanging on a clothesline, while the clothespins are located on the bottom, allowing users to clip small items onto the individual clips for drying, thus improving the convenience of drying small items.

[0003] However, this type of clothes drying rack still has shortcomings in actual use: when users are drying clothes, they need to move around to adjust their relative position to the drying rack, or adjust their body orientation and hand posture, in order to accurately clamp the clothes on the clothes drying clips. This operation method increases the difficulty of operation for users, reduces the drying efficiency, and causes inconvenience to users. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a drying component and a clothes drying machine, which can flexibly adjust the position and angle of the drying clips, making it easy for users to clamp clothes, and the spacing of the drying clips can be freely adjusted, solving the problem of inconvenience when using a clothes drying rack with clips.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A drying assembly includes a pole and multiple drying modules; each drying module includes a slider, a movable connector, and a drying clamp.

[0007] Multiple drying modules are arranged along the length of the pole, and the slider is slidably connected to the pole; the movable connector is connected to the slider and the drying clamp at both ends, and the movable connector is configured to allow the drying clamp to rotate relative to the pole.

[0008] Optionally, the rod body is provided with a groove extending along its length, and the slider is embedded in the groove and can slide along the groove;

[0009] The rod body is provided with a lateral slot communicating with the slide groove, and the slider is connected to the movable connector through the lateral slot.

[0010] Optionally, the movable connector is a flexible component that can be bent and deformed;

[0011] And / or, the movable connector is movably connected to the slider so that the movable connector rotates relative to the slider;

[0012] And / or, the movable connector is movably connected to the drying clip so that the drying clip can rotate relative to the movable connector.

[0013] Optionally, the movable connector is a connecting buckle, with a first buckle ring and a second buckle ring respectively provided at both ends of the movable connector, the slider being provided with a first buckle hole, and the drying clip being provided with a second buckle hole;

[0014] The first buckle passes through the first buckle hole, and the movable connector can rotate relative to the slider;

[0015] The second buckle passes through the second buckle hole, and the drying clip can rotate relative to the movable connector.

[0016] Optionally, a blocking member is detachably provided in the slide groove, the blocking member being used to restrict the sliding of the slider; the blocking member is provided between adjacent sliders, or between the ends of the slider and the slide groove.

[0017] Optionally, the slide groove is a through groove passing through both ends of the rod body, and both ends of the rod body are provided with mounting ports communicating with the slide groove, the mounting ports being used for the slider to be installed into the slide groove;

[0018] The rod body is also provided with assembly grooves at both ends that are spaced apart from the slide groove; the rod body is provided with plugs at both ends, the plugs including a capping part that covers the mounting opening and an insertion part that is inserted into the assembly groove.

[0019] Optionally, the drying clamp includes a clamping head and at least two elastic arms. The clamping head is connected to the movable connector, and the first end of each elastic arm is connected to the clamping head. The second end of each elastic arm is a free end. An elastic clamping space that can be elastically opened and closed is formed between the second ends of adjacent elastic arms.

[0020] A clothes drying rack, comprising:

[0021] Host;

[0022] The drying frame is connected to the main unit via a lifting assembly;

[0023] As described in the above scheme, the drying assembly has the pole connected to the drying frame.

[0024] Optionally, the drying frame includes two drying rods spaced apart along the width of the clothes drying machine, the drying rods extending along the length of the clothes drying machine, the drying assembly being disposed between the two drying rods, and the two ends of the rods being connected to the drying rods on both sides respectively.

[0025] Optionally, the drying rod includes a fixed section and a telescopic section;

[0026] The clothes drying rack also includes two brackets spaced apart along its length, with the two ends of each bracket connected to the fixed sections of the drying rods on both sides; the clothes drying rack also includes end caps, with the two ends of each end cap connected to the telescopic sections of the drying rods on both sides.

[0027] The drying assembly consists of multiple sets, which are arranged in the area between the bracket and the end cap; both ends of the rod are slidably connected to the drying rods on both sides.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: the drying component and clothes drying machine increase the freedom of the drying clip. Users can flexibly adjust the position and angle of the drying clip according to actual drying needs, making it convenient for users to grab the drying clip from different positions, angles and postures to hold the clothes to dry, thus improving the convenience and flexibility of the drying operation.

[0029] The drying module is mounted on the pole via a slider. When the user is far from the drying clips, they can pull the module closer to make it easier to clamp clothes. Alternatively, if the user needs to use two drying clips to clamp the same garment, they can pull the clips closer together. Or, the user can move the clips away from each other to prevent clothes from blocking each other.

[0030] The clothes drying clip is connected to the pole via a movable connector, allowing the angle of the clothes drying clip to be adjusted to suit the current drying operation when the user holds the clothes drying clip in different positions or postures, so that the user can hold the clothes on the clothes drying clip in a comfortable posture. Attached Figure Description

[0031] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drying assembly described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the drying assembly described in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of part A in the image;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the drying module and the pole in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the drying module described in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 6 This is one of the cross-sectional views of the drying module described in this embodiment of the utility model (without any blocking parts installed on the pole);

[0038] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of part B in the image;

[0039] Figure 8 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of section C in the image;

[0040] Figure 9 This is a second cross-sectional view of the drying module described in this embodiment of the utility model (with a blocking component installed on the pole);

[0041] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of part D;

[0042] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram illustrating how the drying module described in this embodiment adjusts the spacing between adjacent drying clips by moving the drying module during application.

[0043] Figure 12 This is one of the schematic diagrams illustrating that the angle of the drying clip can be adjusted in multiple directions when the drying module described in this embodiment of the utility model is used.

[0044] Figure 13 This is the second schematic diagram showing that the angle of the drying clip can be adjusted in multiple directions when the drying module described in this embodiment of the utility model is used.

[0045] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes drying rack described in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0046] Figure 15 for Figure 14 Enlarged view of part E in the image.

[0047] In the diagram: 10. Rod body; 101. Lateral slot; 11. Slide groove; 12. Assembly slot; 13. Partition plate; 20. Drying module; 21. Slider; 2101. First buckle hole; 22. Movable connector; 221. First buckle ring; 222. Second buckle ring; 23. Drying clamp; 231. Clamp head; 232. Spring arm; 2301. Second buckle hole; 30. Blocking component; 40. Plug; 41. Cover part; 42. Insertion part; 50. Main unit; 61. Drying rod; 611. Fixed section; 612. Telescopic section; 62. Bracket; 63. End cap; 70. Lifting assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0048] To make the technical problems solved by this utility model, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0049] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" 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.

[0050] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 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 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.

[0051] When using the drying clips in related technologies, users need to move around to adjust their position relative to the clips and adjust their hand posture in order to clamp and dry clothes. This makes the drying operation cumbersome and inefficient.

[0052] To address the inconvenience of using clothes drying clips in related technologies, this application provides a clothes drying assembly that can be applied to electric clothes drying racks, wall-mounted clothes racks, etc. This application also provides a clothes drying machine that includes the aforementioned clothes drying assembly.

[0053] The drying assembly and clothes drying machine included in this application have adjustable positions and angles for the drying clips, increasing the freedom of the drying clips and allowing users to grab them from multiple angles to dry clothes. At the same time, users can also pull the drying clips closer to themselves to hold the clothes, reducing the need for users to walk around and adjust their hand postures, making the drying operation easier for users.

[0054] In addition, users can adjust the spacing between two adjacent drying clips. If clothes need to be held with multiple drying clips at the same time, users can move different drying clips to different positions and adjust them to different angles to meet the holding needs.

[0055] Please refer to Figures 1 to 15 The following describes the drying assembly and the clothes drying machine including the assembly of this application.

[0056] The drying assembly includes a pole 10 and multiple drying modules 20. When the drying assembly is used, the pole 10 is installed in a suitable position so that the user can flexibly use the multiple drying clips 23 on the pole 10 to hold the clothes.

[0057] Figure 5 , Figure 1 The structure of the drying module 20 is illustrated. The drying module 20 includes a slider 21, a movable connector 22, and a drying clamp 23. The drying clamp 23 is connected to the slider 21 via the movable connector 22. During manufacturing, the slider 21, movable connector 22, and drying clamp 23 can be pre-assembled into a module, and then the drying module 20 can be installed onto the rod 10 via the slider 21. Figure 1 As shown, the pole 10 is elongated, and multiple drying modules 20 are arranged sequentially along the length of the pole 10. Each drying module 20 is mounted on the pole 10 via a slider 21. Figure 4 , Figure 7 As illustrated, slider 21 is slidably connected to rod 10. In the absence of an indeterminate structure on rod 10 obstructing the sliding path of slider 21, slider 21 can slide along the length of rod 10 to adjust the position of a single drying clip 23 on rod 10, or to adjust the spacing between adjacent drying clips 23. For example: Figure 1 The spacing between adjacent drying clips 23 is equal. Figure 11The four drying clips 23 are adjusted to be close to each other in pairs. In other words, the rod 10 extends along the x-direction, and n drying modules 20 are set along the x-direction. The dimension of the rod 10 in the x-direction is d1, and the dimension of the slider 21 of each drying module 20 in the x-direction is d2. Then d1 > nd2, so that: when there is no limit to the number of positions on the rod 10 that blocks the sliding path of the slider 21, there is extra space on the rod 10 for the drying modules 20 to slide.

[0058] The first end of the movable connector 22 is connected to the slider 21, and the second end of the movable connector 22 is connected to the first end of the drying clip 23. The second end of the drying clip 23 is a free end and is used to clamp clothes. Figure 5 In this configuration, the lower end of the drying clip 23 is the second end of the drying clip 23, used to clamp clothing. The movable connector 22 is configured to allow the drying clip 23 to rotate relative to the slider 21 in at least one plane, that is, to allow the drying clip 23 to rotate relative to the rod 10 in at least one plane. Through the configuration of the slider 21 and the movable connector 22, the drying clip 23 can be mounted on the rod 10 with multiple degrees of freedom.

[0059] The ability of the drying clip 23 to rotate relative to the rod 10 means that the angle of the drying clip 23 can be adjusted. Taking the rod 10 extending in the left-right direction as an example, the second end of the drying clip 23 can rotate and swing in the forward, backward, left, right, up, and down directions. The rotation of the drying clip 23 can be around one or more specific axes of rotation, or it can be a free rotation without a fixed axis of rotation.

[0060] Taking the rod 10 extending in the left and right direction as an example, the drying clip 23 can rotate in at least one of the following ways: the drying clip 23 swings to the left or right, the drying clip 23 swings forward or backward, and the drying clip 23 swings upward or downward. Figure 12 In the image, one drying clip 23 is shown swinging to the upper left, and the other drying clip 23 is swinging to the upper right; Figure 13 The image shows one drying clip 23 swinging forward and upward, and another drying clip 23 swinging backward and upward.

[0061] The drying assembly of this application, through the cooperation of the rod 10, the slider 21, the movable connector 22, and the drying clip 23, allows the drying clip 23 to move on the rod 10 and the angle of the drying clip 23 to be adjustable, providing the drying clip 23 with a high degree of freedom and flexible operation, which can improve the convenience and efficiency of users drying clothes.

[0062] In actual clothes-drying scenarios, there is often a certain distance between the user and the clothes-clothing clips 23. Users typically need to move around frequently to clamp the clothes, which is not only cumbersome but also reduces drying efficiency. However, in the clothes-drying component of this application, multiple sliding clothes-clothing clips 23 are mounted on the rod 10. Users can easily slide the clips 23 along the rod 10 to a position close to themselves by simply pushing and pulling, thus clamping the clothes. This shortens the user's operating distance, reduces unnecessary movement, and improves the convenience and overall efficiency of the clothes-drying operation.

[0063] The drying clip 23 of this application is mounted on the slider 21 via a movable connector 22, achieving a movable connection between the drying clip 23 and the slider 21. This allows the drying clip 23 to rotate and adjust its angle, enabling users to easily clamp clothes from different positions and angles on the drying assembly without needing to adjust their drying posture excessively, thus improving operational flexibility. The adjustable angle of the drying clip 23 is particularly important for delicate fabrics such as lace, baby cotton, and silk, which are easily deformed or damaged. Users can clamp the clothes at a suitable angle according to their characteristics, improving drying convenience while effectively protecting the clothes and preventing damage caused by improper clamping.

[0064] It should be noted that, in different drying scenarios, users can choose to adjust the angle of the drying clip 23 while moving it, or adjust the angle of the drying clip 23 in its original position, or perform the drying operation directly without moving or rotating the drying clip 23, depending on their needs.

[0065] When drying larger garments, users can adjust the spacing between adjacent drying clips 23 by moving the clips 23, allowing the clips 23 to accommodate the size of the garment and enabling multiple clips 23 to hold the same garment simultaneously while ensuring the garment remains well-laid out. When users need to use two adjacent clips 23 to hold different garments, they can adjust the spacing between them by moving the clips 23. Proper spacing effectively prevents garments from obstructing each other, ensuring good ventilation and accelerating the drying process.

[0066] Optionally, the total length of the rod 10 is greater than the sum of the lengths of the multiple sliders 21, so that the positions of the multiple sliders 21 on the rod 10 can be adjusted independently without other limiting structures for restricting the sliding of the sliders 21 on the rod 10, so that the positions of the multiple drying clips 23 can be adjusted independently.

[0067] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7The rod body 10 is provided with a groove 11 extending along its length. The slider 21 is embedded in the groove 11 and can slide along the groove 11, realizing the slidable installation of the drying clip 23. The cooperation between the groove 11 and the slider 21 provides a guide track for the movement of the drying clip 23. During the user's movement of the drying clip 23, the slider 21 slides along the path of the groove 11. The inner wall of the groove 11 provides guidance and support for the slider 21, reducing the wobbling and offset of the slider 21 during the sliding process, making the movement of the drying clip 23 smoother.

[0068] Continue to refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 The rod 10 has a lateral slot 101 communicating with the slide groove 11. The slider 21 is connected to the movable connector 22 through the lateral slot 101. Exemplarily, the slider 21 includes a sliding part and a connecting part connected to the sliding part. The sliding part is embedded in the slide groove 11, and its size is larger than the lateral slot 101, preventing it from dislodging. The connecting part passes through the lateral slot 101 to connect with the movable connector 22 located outside the rod 10; that is, a portion of the slider 21 extends out of the lateral slot 101 to connect with the movable connector 22. In practical applications, when clothes are held on the drying clip 23, the weight of the clothes is transmitted sequentially through the drying clip 23 and the movable connector 22 to the slider 21. At this time, the slider 21 is firmly supported by the groove wall of the slide groove 11, thereby distributing the force throughout the entire rod 10.

[0069] In this embodiment, a sliding groove 11 is provided on the rod body 10 to provide a basis for the drying clip 23 to slide and adjust its position along the rod body 10; the rod body 10 has a flat appearance and is aesthetically pleasing; at the same time, the groove wall of the sliding groove 11 has a large contact area with the slider 21, which can effectively support the drying module 20 and provide good load-bearing capacity.

[0070] In one embodiment, the slider 21 has an inverted T-shaped structure, such that a portion of the slider 21 is slidably embedded in the groove 11, and the other portion extends out of the rod 10 via the lateral slot 101 to connect with the movable connector 22.

[0071] In other embodiments, the slider 21 may be completely embedded in the groove 11, and a portion of the movable connector 22 may pass through the lateral slot 101 to extend into the groove 11 and connect with the slider 21; alternatively, the slider 21 may be completely embedded in the groove 11, the movable connector 22 may be located outside the rod 10, and the slider 21 and the movable connector 22 may be connected by a flexible connecting strip. Alternatively, the slider 21 may be a ring-shaped structure, with the ring-shaped slider 21 directly fitted onto the outside of the rod 10 to allow the slider 21 to slide along the rod 10.

[0072] In order to enable the drying clip 23 to rotate relative to the rod 10 so as to facilitate the adjustment of the angle of the drying clip 23, the movable connector 22 is set in one or more of the following three configuration methods.

[0073] One configuration of the movable connector 22: The movable connector 22 is a flexible component that can be bent and deformed. This flexible component has a certain degree of flexibility and plasticity, and can bend and deform under external force, thereby changing its shape. In practical applications, users can bend the flexible component at will according to the shape and size of the clothes and the specific conditions of the drying space, thereby adjusting the angle of the drying clip 23.

[0074] The second configuration of the movable connector 22 is as follows: the movable connector 22 is movably connected to the slider 21 so that the movable connector 22 can rotate relative to the slider 21, thereby realizing the angle adjustment of the drying clip 23.

[0075] The third configuration of the movable connector 22: the movable connector 22 is movably connected to the drying clip 23 so that the drying clip 23 can rotate relative to the movable connector 22, thereby realizing the angle adjustment of the drying clip 23.

[0076] In one embodiment, the movable connector 22 is a connecting buckle with buckle rings at both ends. The connecting buckle is connected to the slider 21 and the drying clip 23 respectively through the buckle rings at both ends. While achieving connection, the movable connector 22 is allowed to swing and rotate freely relative to the slider 21, and the drying clip 23 is allowed to swing and rotate freely relative to the movable connector 22. During drying, if... Figure 12 , Figure 13 As shown, the angle of the drying clip 23 can be adjusted during use by adjusting the angle of the drying clip 23 relative to the movable connector 22, or by adjusting the angle of the movable connector 22 relative to the slider 21.

[0077] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 , Figure 12 The movable connector 22 is a connecting buckle. A first buckle ring 221 and a second buckle ring 222 are respectively provided at both ends of the movable connector 22. The slider 21 has a first buckle hole 2101, and the drying clip 23 has a second buckle hole 2301. The first buckle ring 221 passes through the first buckle hole 2101, and the two are connected to achieve the connection between the movable connector 22 and the slider 21, allowing the movable connector 22 to rotate relative to the slider 21. The second buckle ring 222 passes through the second buckle hole 2301, and the two are connected to achieve the connection between the drying clip 23 and the movable connector 22, allowing the drying clip 23 to rotate relative to the movable connector 22.

[0078] By configuring the diameters of the first buckle hole 2101 and the second buckle hole 2301 to be larger than the rings of the first buckle ring 221 and the second buckle ring 222, the buckle rings can move relatively freely within the buckle holes, and the buckle rings can swing within the buckle holes, thus enabling the movable connector 22 to generate multi-degree-of-freedom movement relative to the slider 21, and the drying rack to generate multi-degree-of-freedom movement relative to the movable connector 22.

[0079] Optionally, the movable connector 22 may be made of plastic, alloy or other materials with a certain structural strength to improve load-bearing capacity and structural strength.

[0080] Optionally, the slider 21 and the drying clip 23 are equipped with closing buckles, with a first opening in the closing buckle of the slider 21 and a second opening in the closing buckle of the drying clip 23. Correspondingly, the first buckle 221 of the movable connector 22 has an openable first opening, and the second buckle 222 has an openable second opening. During assembly, simply pass the closing buckle of the slider 21 through the openable first opening of the first buckle 221 of the movable connector 22, and pass the closing buckle of the drying clip 23 through the openable second opening of the second buckle 222 of the movable connector 22 to complete the connection between the movable connector 22 and the slider 21 and the drying clip 23. The operation is simple and convenient, requiring no complicated tools or steps. At the same time, the cooperation between the closing buckle and the openable buckle forms a relatively tight connection, reducing looseness and shaking at the connection point and improving the overall stability of the drying assembly. In addition, this detachable connection method also facilitates users to clean, maintain, and replace parts of the drying assembly, extending the service life of the drying assembly.

[0081] In one embodiment, when the rod 10 is provided with a groove 11 and the slider 21 is embedded in the groove 11, a blocking member 30 is detachably provided in the groove 11 to facilitate the user's adjustment of the drying assembly's usage status according to actual needs. This blocking member 30 is used to restrict the sliding of the slider 21, thereby limiting the position of the drying clamp 23. The blocking member 30 is disposed between adjacent sliders 21, and / or between the ends of the slider 21 and the groove 11. Depending on the requirements, multiple positions of the blocking member 30 can be selected within the groove 11, or the blocking member 30 within the groove 11 can be disassembled.

[0082] For example, when a user has a large number of clothes to dry and multiple drying modules 20 need to work simultaneously, adjacent sliders 21 may move closer together due to the weight of the clothes, shaking during the drying process, etc., causing the clothes to squeeze together and affecting the drying effect. In this case, placing the blocking member 30 between adjacent sliders 21 can effectively limit the sliding distance of adjacent sliders 21, keeping them spaced apart and preventing them from getting too close. This ensures that each drying module 20 has enough space for drying, allowing the clothes to fully unfold, preventing adjacent pieces of clothing from sticking together too closely, accelerating moisture evaporation, and improving drying efficiency.

[0083] Furthermore, during the drying process, the slider 21 may slide to the end position within the groove 11. If the end of the rod 10 is fixed to the drying frame of the electric clothes dryer, and the slider 21 is too close to the end of the rod 10, the clothes clamped on the drying clip 23 of this drying assembly may be too close to the clothes hanging on the drying frame, affecting moisture evaporation. Alternatively, if the end of the rod 10 is fixed to the wall, and the slider 21 is too close to the end of the rod 10, the clothes may come into contact with the cavity wall and get dirty. Therefore, a blocking member 30 is provided between the slider 21 and the end of the groove 11 to prevent the slider 21 from sliding outside the end of the groove 11, thus providing a safety protection function.

[0084] Understandably, the detachable design of the blocking component 30 allows users to flexibly adjust the usage of the drying assembly according to actual needs. When the number of clothes to be dried is small and there is no need to restrict the slider 21 too much, the blocking component 30 can be removed, allowing the slider 21 to slide freely within the groove 11, so that the position of the drying module 20 can be adjusted as needed. When there are many clothes to be dried or a specific layout is required, the blocking component 30 can be installed to restrict the sliding of the slider 21. This flexibility meets the needs of different users in different drying scenarios and improves the versatility of the drying assembly.

[0085] Optionally, the blocking element 30 is in the form of a plastic plug. The end of the rod 10 has an installation port that communicates with the slide groove 11. When the blocking element 30 is not required, the user can directly insert multiple sliders 21 into the slide groove 11 sequentially through this installation port, which is simple to operate. However, when the blocking element 30 needs to be installed, such as... Figure 2As shown, the user can insert the slider 21 and the stopper 30 together into the slide groove 11 through the mounting port. Due to the flexibility and elasticity of the plastic material, during installation, the stopper 30 can smoothly pass through the mounting port and enter the predetermined position within the slide groove 11, tightly engaging with the slider 21 or the end of the slide groove 11 to restrict the sliding of the slider 21. When it is necessary to remove the stopper 30, it can be easily removed from the mounting port using a tool or by hand. This method of using a plastic stopper 30 as the stopper and utilizing the mounting port for installation and removal is simple in structure, requiring no complex mechanical structures or cumbersome operating procedures. This not only reduces production costs but also improves the efficiency of installation and removal. Furthermore, due to its simple structure, its reliability is effectively guaranteed.

[0086] In other embodiments, a spring pin can also be used as the blocking element 30. The spring pin is installed on the side wall of the rod 10. In the normal state, the spring pin is locked by the external locking mechanism, and its pin head is in a retracted state, not inserting between the two sliders 21. At this time, the sliders 21 can slide freely in the groove 11. When it is necessary to limit the distance between two adjacent sliders 21, the external locking mechanism is unlocked, and the pin head of the spring pin pops out under the action of the internal spring, inserting into the middle of the two sliders 21, thereby preventing the two sliders 21 from continuing to approach each other, thus limiting the sliding of the sliders 21. This method of using a spring pin as the blocking element 30, through the cooperation of the locking mechanism and the spring, can quickly and accurately control the working state of the blocking element 30, meeting the needs of different drying scenarios.

[0087] In one embodiment, the slide groove 11 provided in the rod body 10 is a through groove that passes through both ends of the rod body 10. Both ends of the rod body 10 are provided with mounting ports that communicate with the slide groove 11. The mounting ports are used for the slider 21 and the blocking member 30 to be installed into or removed from the slide groove 11. The design of this groove 11 has several advantages. First, it makes the manufacturing of the rod 10 more convenient. The groove 11 can be formed directly on the rod 10 in an integral molding process. For example, a cut metal sheet can be bent into shape using a plate rolling machine to form a hollow rod 10 with mounting holes at both ends. The hollow part of the rod 10 can then be used as the groove 11. Second, it allows for the formation of mounting ports at the ends of the rod 10. When installing the drying module 20, the slider 21 can be directly inserted into the groove 11 from the mounting port to assemble the drying module 20 with the rod 10, resulting in high assembly efficiency. Furthermore, since both ends of the rod 10 have mounting ports, users can flexibly disassemble or assemble the drying module 20 or the blocking component 30 from either mounting port if needed.

[0088] Optionally, plugs 40 are also installed at both ends of the rod 10. The plugs 40 are used to seal the mounting openings to prevent the slider 21 from accidentally sliding out of the mounting openings at both ends. Figure 6 , Figure 9 As illustrated, by configuring plugs 40 at both ends of the rod 10, the drying assembly can be pre-assembled into a single unit, ensuring that all components remain effectively connected and are less prone to accidental detachment. This allows the drying assembly to be sold as a standalone extension component, enabling users to purchase it according to their needs and assemble it themselves onto their existing clothes drying racks. Furthermore, when used in clothes drying racks, the pre-assembled form facilitates direct assembly of the drying assembly with other components on the clothes drying rack assembly line, improving assembly efficiency.

[0089] In other embodiments, the plugs 40 may not be provided at both ends of the rod 10 (e.g. Figure 1 (Illustrative image) The two ends of the pole 10 are directly installed on the drying frame, and the installation openings at both ends of the pole 10 are covered by the drying frame.

[0090] Optionally, the rod body 10 is also provided with mounting grooves 12 at both ends, and the mounting grooves 12 are spaced apart from the sliding grooves 11. For example, the mounting grooves 12 and the sliding grooves 11 are separated by a partition 13. This spaced design plays an important role, as it makes the sliding grooves 11 and the mounting grooves 12 independent, avoiding mutual interference between them, ensuring that the slider 21 slides smoothly in the sliding grooves 11, and also providing a structural basis for the stable installation of the plug 40. The plug 40 includes a capping part 41 and an inserting part 42. The capping part 41 covers the installation opening and also covers the opening of the mounting groove 12. The inserting part 42 is inserted into the mounting groove 12. The inserting part 42 is connected to the rod body 10 by means of interference fit, snap fit, etc. with the groove wall of the mounting groove 12, thereby realizing the detachable connection between the plug 40 and the rod body 10.

[0091] Understandably, the assembly slot 12 provides a dedicated positioning and fixing position for the plug 40. The insertion part 42 cooperates with the assembly slot 12 to ensure a tight connection between the plug 40 and the rod body 10, improving the stability of the plug 40 installation. Thus, under the influence of factors such as the weight of clothes, wind force, user operation vibration, and environmental vibration during transportation, the plug 40 can remain stably connected to the rod body 10, preventing it from loosening or falling off, ensuring the normal use of the drying assembly.

[0092] The assembly groove 12 and the slide groove 11 are separated by a partition 13, which prevents interference between the plug 40 insertion part 42 and the slider 21, allowing the inner wall of the slide groove 11 to remain smooth and flat, and enabling the slider 21 to slide smoothly. When installing the plug 40, the user only needs to align the insertion part 42 of the plug 40 with the assembly groove 12 and insert it to complete the installation; when it is necessary to remove the plug 40, it can also be easily pulled out by applying a certain external force. This installation and removal method is simple and easy to perform, without complicated tools or operating steps, which greatly reduces the difficulty of use for users.

[0093] The assembly slots 12 at both ends can be two parts of the same through slot or two independent slots.

[0094] Optionally, the rod 10 includes a hollow tube and a partition 13 transversely spaced within the hollow tube. The partition 13 divides the internal space of the hollow tube into two parts. One side of the partition 13 is a sliding groove 11, and the other side is an assembly groove 12. The hollow tube has a lateral slot 101 on one side of the sliding groove 11 to facilitate the connection between the slider 21 and the movable connector 22. The partition 13 not only helps to divide the internal space of the tube into the sliding groove 11 for the slider 21 to slide and the assembly groove 12 for the plug 40 to be inserted, but also enhances the overall structural strength of the hollow rod 10. This allows the rod 10 to better distribute stress and reduce the risk of deformation and damage when subjected to external forces such as the weight of clothes being dried, wind force, and vibration during user operation.

[0095] An example of a processing method for the rod body 10 is provided: using a metal tube such as aluminum alloy as the hollow tube body, processing the shape and size of the partition 13 to match the internal space of the tube body; then, inserting the partition 13 into the hollow tube body, and fixing the partition 13 to the hollow tube body by welding, riveting or gluing, etc., to ensure that the partition 13 is firmly placed horizontally in the hollow tube body, dividing the internal space into two parts: the sliding groove 11 and the assembly groove 12; using cutting equipment (such as a laser cutting machine, wire cutting machine, etc.) to cut a lateral groove 101 on the tube wall on one side of the sliding groove 11 of the hollow tube body. An example of a method for assembling a drying assembly is provided: First, the slider 21, the movable connector 22, and the drying clamp 23 are assembled to form a drying module 20. The slider 21 is then inserted into the sliding groove 11 through the mounting port at its end. During this process, the blocking component 30 may or may not be installed as needed. After multiple sliding modules are installed, the insertion part 42 of the plug 40 is aligned with the assembly grooves 12 at both ends of the rod 10 and inserted, so that the sealing part 41 seals the mounting port and the end slot of the assembly groove 12. In other embodiments, the rod 10 can also be processed and the drying assembly can be assembled in other ways.

[0096] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the drying clip 23 is a baby clip. When drying clothes, the user inserts the clothes into the baby clip from bottom to top to hold the clothes in place.

[0097] Optionally, refer to Figure 5The drying clip 23 includes a clamping head 231 and at least two spring arms 232. The clamping head 231 is connected to the movable connector 22, and the spring arms 232 are the core components for the drying clip 23 to perform its clamping function. The first end of each spring arm 232 is connected to the clamping head 231; the second end of each spring arm 232 is a free end, which can elastically deform under external force. Through the selection of materials and the setting of shapes, the spring arms 232 are made elastic. An elastic clamping space that can be elastically opened and closed is formed between the second ends of adjacent spring arms 232. The size of this space can be adaptively adjusted according to the thickness and size of the clothing.

[0098] When no external force is applied, the elastic arms 232 are in their natural state, with the second ends of adjacent elastic arms 232 close to each other, resulting in a small elastic clamping space. When the user inserts clothing into the drying clip 23 from bottom to top, the presence of the clothing exerts an upward force on the free ends of the elastic arms 232, causing the elastic arms 232 to elastically deform. The second ends of adjacent elastic arms 232 are stretched apart, thus expanding the elastic clamping space. Once the clothing is fully inside the elastic clamping space, the elastic arms 232 attempt to return to their original shape under their own elasticity, thereby generating an inward clamping force to firmly hold the clothing. This elastic clamping method can automatically adjust the clamping force according to the actual condition of the clothing, ensuring clamping stability without damaging the clothing.

[0099] In practical operation, users can pull the drying clip 23 to adjust its angle, thereby adjusting the orientation of the clamping opening between the two spring arms 232 so that the clamping opening faces the user. Then, the clothing can be inserted between the two spring arms 232 for drying. This eliminates the need for users to insert the clothing into the drying clip 23 from bottom to top; instead, users can insert the clothing between the spring arms 232 at a suitable angle and posture according to their own habits and actual needs to complete the clamping and fixing, improving the flexibility and convenience of operation.

[0100] The following is a description of the clothes drying rack of this application.

[0101] Reference Figure 14 , Figure 15 The clothes drying rack includes a main unit 50, a drying frame, and drying components of any of the above embodiments.

[0102] The main unit 50 is the core control component of the clothes drying rack, typically integrating a power module, control circuitry, and possibly a drive motor. It provides power to the entire clothes drying rack. The drying frame is the main supporting structure of the clothes drying rack, providing drying spaces where clothes can be hung, directly draped, or clipped on.

[0103] A lifting assembly 70 is provided between the drying frame and the main unit 50; one end of the lifting assembly 70 is connected to the main unit 50, and the other end is connected to the drying frame. The drying frame is connected to the main unit 50 through the lifting assembly 70, which can drive the drying frame to move up and down. This design allows the clothes dryer to adjust the drying height according to the user's needs, meeting the usage requirements in different scenarios. This embodiment will not elaborate on the lifting assembly 70, as long as it can realize the lifting movement of the drying frame, such as a scissor frame or steel cable.

[0104] The drying assembly is installed onto the drying frame by connecting the rod 10 of the drying component to the drying frame. The drying frame has hanging positions for hanging clothes hangers and provides basic drying functions. The drying assembly, mounted on the drying frame, provides extended drying functions, offering clamping drying methods for diverse drying options and user flexibility.

[0105] In one embodiment, when the drying component of this application is integrated into the clothes drying machine, in order to improve the convenience for users to use the drying clip 23 in the drying component to clamp clothes, the rod 10 is arranged horizontally, that is, the drying component is arranged horizontally.

[0106] The clothes drying frame includes two drying rods 61 spaced apart along the width of the clothes drying rack, and the drying rods 61 extend along the length of the clothes drying rack. For example, when the clothes drying rack is installed on a balcony, the length of the clothes drying rack is generally aligned with the length of the balcony. Correspondingly, the clothes drying frame includes at least two drying rods 61, the length of which is aligned with both the length of the clothes drying rack and the length of the balcony. Multiple hanging positions are provided on the drying rods 61 to meet basic hanging drying requirements, and the multiple drying rods 61 are spaced apart along the width of the clothes drying rack.

[0107] Reference Figure 15 The drying assembly is horizontally positioned between two adjacent drying rods 61, with both ends of the rod 10 connected to connecting rods on both sides. For ease of understanding, Figure 14 The y-direction in the diagram indicates the length of the clothes drying rack, the x-direction indicates the width of the clothes drying rack, the drying rod 61 of the clothes drying frame extends along the y-direction, and the rod 10 of the drying assembly extends along the x-direction.

[0108] The horizontally arranged drying components offer several advantages: First, they utilize the unused space between the two drying rods 61, creating an additional drying area by horizontally arranging the rods 10. This significantly expands the drying capacity and methods within the limited space of the clothes dryer, meeting diverse drying needs. Second, taking the width direction as the front-to-back direction and the length direction as the left-to-right direction as an example, when the user stands in front of the drying frame, they can directly hang the clothes hangers on the front drying rods 61 for regular drying, or easily pull the front drying clips 23 in the drying components forward to bring them closer to themselves, facilitating precise clamping of clothes onto the clips for drying, reducing the user's operational range and difficulty. When the user stands on the right side of the drying frame, facing the multiple drying clips 23 in the drying components, the user can freely move any of the clips 23, and easily pull the clips 23 towards themselves to clamp clothes, offering high flexibility in drying. Third, the two ends of the horizontally arranged pole 10 are simultaneously installed on the two drying poles 61, which effectively controls the span of the pole 10 and helps to improve the load-bearing capacity and structural strength of the pole 10.

[0109] Optionally, to balance the need for a large drying capacity with a compact storage design, the drying rod 61 includes a fixed section 611 and a telescopic section 612 connected to the fixed section 611. The telescopic section 612 can be extended or shortened. For example, when the drying capacity is small, or when the clothes dryer is not needed, the telescopic section 612 can be shortened to its shortest state. This significantly reduces the space occupied by the drying frame, making it easier to store the clothes dryer in a limited space and preventing the clothes dryer from taking up too much balcony space when not in use, thus affecting the indoor aesthetics and activity area. In this case, the user only needs to use the fixed section 611 to meet basic clothing drying needs; it is simple to operate and energy-efficient. When the drying capacity is large, or when large items such as quilts and sheets need to be dried, the user can easily extend the telescopic section 612 to obtain a longer drying rod 61. The increased length of the drying rod 61 provides a larger drying area, allowing more clothes to be dried simultaneously.

[0110] Optionally, the clothes drying rack also includes two brackets 62 spaced apart along its length. The two ends of each bracket 62 are connected to the fixed sections 611 of the two drying rods 61 on either side. The fixed sections 611 of the two drying rods 61 and the two brackets 62 are assembled to form the main frame structure. The brackets 62 enhance the stability of the drying frame. Two telescopic components are connected to the two brackets 62 respectively, allowing the drying frame to be vertically and easily connected to the main unit 50 via the two telescopic components.

[0111] Optionally, the clothes drying rack is also equipped with end caps 63, the two ends of which are connected to the telescopic sections 612 of the drying rods 61 on both sides. Based on the ingenious layout of the drying components being arranged laterally between the two drying rods 61, this embodiment provides multiple sets of drying components at intervals along the length of the clothes drying rack. The multiple sets of drying components provide a variety of clamping positions for the drying clips 23, increasing the drying capacity.

[0112] Optionally, the two ends of the horizontally arranged rod 10 are slidably connected to the drying rods 61 on both sides.

[0113] When the telescopic section 612 of the drying rod 61 extends, the rod body 10 of the drying assembly can be moved along the length of the clothes dryer to increase the spacing between adjacent drying assemblies, thus increasing the drying distance and facilitating the simultaneous use of the drying clips 23 on multiple drying assemblies. When the telescopic section 612 of the drying rod 61 shortens, the rod body 10 of the drying assembly can be moved along the length of the clothes dryer to bring adjacent rod bodies 10 and adjacent drying assemblies closer together. Specifically, when the telescopic section 612 of the drying rod 61 is shortened to its shortest state, multiple drying assemblies are housed close together between the bracket 62 and the end cap 63, facilitating storage and reducing the space occupied when not in use.

[0114] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation. They 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are merely used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drying assembly, characterized in that, It includes a pole and multiple drying modules; each drying module includes a slider, a movable connector, and a drying clamp. Multiple drying modules are arranged along the length of the pole, and the slider is slidably connected to the pole; the movable connector is connected to the slider and the drying clamp at both ends, and the movable connector is configured to allow the drying clamp to rotate relative to the pole.

2. The drying assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rod body is provided with a groove extending along its length, and the slider is embedded in the groove and can slide along the groove; The rod body is provided with a lateral slot communicating with the slide groove, and the slider is connected to the movable connector through the lateral slot.

3. The drying assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable connector is a flexible component that can be bent and deformed; And / or, the movable connector is movably connected to the slider so that the movable connector rotates relative to the slider; And / or, the movable connector is movably connected to the drying clip so that the drying clip can rotate relative to the movable connector.

4. The drying assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable connector is a connecting buckle, and a first buckle ring and a second buckle ring are respectively provided at both ends of the movable connector. The slider is provided with a first buckle hole, and the drying clip is provided with a second buckle hole. The first buckle passes through the first buckle hole, and the movable connector can rotate relative to the slider; The second buckle passes through the second buckle hole, and the drying clip can rotate relative to the movable connector.

5. The drying assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, A blocking element is detachably provided in the slide groove, and the blocking element is used to restrict the sliding of the slider; the blocking element is provided between adjacent sliders, or between the end of the slider and the slide groove.

6. The drying assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slide groove is a through groove that passes through both ends of the rod body. Both ends of the rod body are provided with mounting ports that communicate with the slide groove. The mounting ports are used for the slider to be installed into the slide groove. The rod body is also provided with assembly grooves at both ends that are spaced apart from the slide groove; the rod body is provided with plugs at both ends, the plugs including a capping part that covers the mounting opening and an insertion part that is inserted into the assembly groove.

7. The drying assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying clamp includes a clamping head and at least two spring arms. The clamping head is connected to the movable connector. The first end of each spring arm is connected to the clamping head, and the second end of each spring arm is a free end. An elastic clamping space that can be elastically opened and closed is formed between the second ends of adjacent spring arms.

8. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: Host; The drying frame is connected to the main unit via a lifting assembly; The drying assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the pole is connected to the drying frame.

9. The clothes drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drying frame includes two drying rods spaced apart along the width of the clothes drying machine. The drying rods extend along the length of the clothes drying machine. The drying assembly is disposed between the two drying rods, and the two ends of the rod are respectively connected to the drying rods on both sides.

10. The clothes drying rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drying rack includes a fixed section and a telescopic section; The clothes drying rack also includes two brackets spaced apart along its length, with the two ends of each bracket connected to the fixed sections of the drying rods on both sides; the clothes drying rack also includes end caps, with the two ends of each end cap connected to the telescopic sections of the drying rods on both sides. The drying assembly consists of multiple sets, which are arranged in the area between the bracket and the end cap; both ends of the rod are slidably connected to the drying rods on both sides.

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