Single rod open type hidden clothes airing machine main machine and electric clothes airing machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit and an electric clothes drying rack, belonging to the field of clothes racks. The main unit of this utility model includes a housing, a lifting drive module, and a controller module. The housing has a drying rod receiving groove with an open bottom and an installation cavity located above the drying rod receiving groove. The lifting drive module and the controller module are installed in the installation cavity, arranged sequentially along the length of the housing. The controller module is offset away from the cable outlet of the lifting drive module along the width of the housing. The maximum height dimension H1 of the housing is 6.8cm to 8.8cm. This utility model effectively compresses the height dimension of the main unit housing, achieving the "slimming" effect of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack. The size proportions are more harmonious, and the overall appearance is more coordinated and aesthetically pleasing after installation, reducing the feeling of oppression in the top space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an electric clothes drying rack, and more specifically, to a single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit and an electric clothes drying rack. Background Technology

[0002] Electric clothes drying racks can be categorized into two types based on their installation method: concealed and exposed. They can also be classified by usage scenario or the number of drying rods, such as single-rod, double-rod, and four-rod models. Furthermore, they can be classified by the way the drying rods are stored, such as concealed and non-concealed models. A single-rod exposed concealed clothes drying rack, as the name suggests, refers to a clothes drying rack with a single drying rod that is directly exposed on the balcony ceiling and can be retracted into the main unit. This type of exposed single-rod clothes drying rack is more suitable for balconies without a suspended ceiling and for situations where the demand for drying clothes is relatively low, making it popular among younger consumers.

[0003] The defining characteristic of single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying racks is their overall square and slender shape. The main unit is typically a long, thin columnar structure, and it occupies minimal space when the drying rod is retracted. Therefore, minimizing the width of the main unit is a common industry trend. Currently, the width of the main unit in commercially available single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying racks ranges from 6.5cm to 12cm, while the height is usually larger, ranging from 9cm to 13cm, and generally exceeding 10cm. Those with a height of less than 10cm are mostly semi-concealed structures, and even with the drying rod retracted, the overall height still exceeds 10cm. This results in a very abrupt change in the height dimension of the drying rack after installation, affecting its overall aesthetics. The main reasons for this are as follows:

[0004] 1. The main unit of this type of clothes drying rack not only has a drive and control module, but also a cavity for accommodating the drying rod. Due to the limited width of the main unit, the drive and control module needs to be arranged in the upper part of the cavity, making it difficult to reduce the height of the main unit in terms of spatial layout.

[0005] Second, in order to increase the effective drying space of a single-pole clothes drying rack, the drying pole is usually a long pole or a telescopic pole. Due to the strength requirements of the drying pole, it is necessary to ensure that the drying pole has sufficient cross-sectional dimensions to meet the load-bearing capacity requirements. Therefore, it is difficult to further reduce the height of the main unit in the design of the drying pole. Although the height can be reduced by increasing the width of the drying pole while meeting the load-bearing capacity requirements, the hanging requirements of the drying pole are limited. An excessively wide drying pole cannot match the hook size of the clothes hanger, so it is also impossible to further reduce the height of the main unit.

[0006] Third, the existing drive and control modules have fixed dimensions. Clothes drying rack manufacturers often need to take into account the dimensions of drive and control modules and other accessories during the design process so that they can be installed in the main unit. Furthermore, in order to meet the lifting and pulling force requirements of the main unit, the dimensions of the existing drive modules are difficult to further compress, and thus it is difficult to reduce the height of the main unit by reducing the size of the drive and control modules.

[0007] In summary, existing single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying racks are generally quite tall, often exhibiting a rectangular column structure where the height exceeds the width. After surface mounting, they appear abrupt and bulky in the vertical direction, not only occupying a significant amount of balcony height space but also creating a strong sense of oppression for the user. Summary of the Invention

[0008] 1. Technical problem to be solved by the utility model

[0009] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of existing single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying racks and to provide a single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit and electric clothes drying rack. By adopting the technical solution of this utility model, the lifting drive module and the controller module are sequentially arranged in the installation cavity along the length direction of the shell, while the controller module is offset away from the outlet of the lifting drive module along the width direction of the shell. This effectively compresses the height of the main unit shell, allowing the maximum height of the shell to be controlled between 6.8cm and 8.8cm. This achieves the goal of "slimming down" the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack, making the size proportions more harmonious, the overall appearance more harmonious and beautiful after installation, and reducing the oppressive feeling of the top space.

[0010] 2. Technical Solution

[0011] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0012] This utility model discloses a single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit, comprising a housing, a lifting drive module, and a controller module. The housing has a drying rod receiving groove with an open bottom and an installation cavity located above the drying rod receiving groove. The lifting drive module and the controller module are installed in the installation cavity. The lifting drive module and the controller module are arranged sequentially along the length direction of the housing, and the controller module is offset away from the outlet of the lifting drive module along the width direction of the housing. The maximum height dimension H1 of the housing is 6.8cm to 8.8cm.

[0013] Furthermore, the maximum width dimension W1 of the shell is 6.5cm to 8.5cm.

[0014] Furthermore, the height dimension H1 and the width dimension W1 of the shell are equal, both being 7cm to 8cm.

[0015] Furthermore, the height H2 of the drying rod receiving groove is 2.8 to 3.4 cm, and the width W2 is 2.6 cm to 3.2 cm.

[0016] Furthermore, the lifting drive module and the controller module are assembled as a single unit and installed together in the mounting cavity of the housing.

[0017] Furthermore, one end of the controller module is provided with a connecting part, which is connected to the lifting drive module by connecting screws.

[0018] Furthermore, the lifting drive module has several mounting holes, and the top of the housing is provided with mounting screws that are threadedly connected to the corresponding mounting holes.

[0019] Furthermore, the housing is made of profile material, the top of the housing has a wire groove, and the lower part of the housing is provided with a lighting cavity on one or both sides of the drying rod receiving groove. A light source assembly is installed in the lighting cavity, and a lampshade is installed on the bottom surface of the lighting cavity.

[0020] Furthermore, brackets are installed at both ends of the housing, pulleys are mounted on the brackets, and end caps are installed at both ends of the housing.

[0021] This utility model discloses an electric clothes drying rack, which includes a drying rod and the aforementioned single-rod surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit. The two ends of the drying rod are respectively connected to steel wire ropes led out from the lifting drive module. After the lifting drive module drives the drying rod to rise and be stored, the drying rod is hidden in the drying rod receiving groove.

[0022] 3. Beneficial effects

[0023] Compared with existing known technologies, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] (1) The main unit of a single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack of this utility model includes a housing, a lifting drive module and a controller module. The housing has a drying rod receiving groove with an open bottom surface and an installation cavity located above the drying rod receiving groove. The lifting drive module and the controller module are installed in the installation cavity. By sequentially arranging the lifting drive module and the controller module in the installation cavity along the length direction of the housing, and offsetting the controller module along the width direction of the housing away from the outlet of the lifting drive module, the height dimension of the main unit housing is effectively compressed, so that the maximum height dimension of the housing can be controlled between 6.8cm and 8.8cm, achieving the "slimming" purpose of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack. The size proportion is more coordinated, and the overall appearance is more coordinated and beautiful after installation, reducing the oppressive feeling of the top space.

[0025] (2) The main body of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack of this utility model has a maximum width W1 of 6.5cm to 8.5cm, which is more matched with the height of the shell, ensuring the coordination of the main body's shape; furthermore, the height H1 of the shell is equal to the width W1, both of which are 7cm to 8cm, so that the cross-sectional shape of the main body is roughly square, and the overall shape is square and beautiful.

[0026] (3) The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack of this utility model has a height dimension H2 of 2.8 to 3.4 cm and a width dimension W2 of 2.6 cm to 3.2 cm, which ensures the size and strength of the drying rack, and satisfies both the hanging space requirements of the clothes hanger hook and the load-bearing strength requirements of the drying rack.

[0027] (4) The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack of this utility model has its lifting drive module and controller module assembled into one unit and installed together in the mounting cavity of the shell. The installation and operation are simple and convenient, and can effectively avoid the interference of the controller module with the steel wire rope of the lifting drive module.

[0028] (5) The main body of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack of this utility model is made of profile material. Compared with the assembled structure, it is easier to manufacture, has high structural strength, and the main body has good overall integrity. The top of the shell also has a cable groove to facilitate the routing of power cords and ensure that the main body can perfectly fit the ceiling. In addition, the lower part of the shell is provided with a lighting cavity on one or both sides of the drying rod receiving groove, which can realize the lighting function.

[0029] (6) The main body of a single-pole exposed concealed clothes drying rack of this utility model is equipped with brackets at both ends of the housing, with pulleys installed on the brackets, and end caps installed at both ends of the housing. The pulleys can facilitate the guidance and turning of the wire rope. The brackets, as the main load-bearing components, can be used for hoisting the main body, which facilitates the installation of the clothes drying rack.

[0030] (7) An electric clothes drying rack of the present invention includes a drying rod and the above-mentioned single-rod surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit. The two ends of the drying rod are respectively connected to the steel wire ropes led out from the lifting drive module. After the lifting drive module drives the drying rod to rise and be stored, the drying rod is hidden in the drying rod receiving slot. After the drying rod is stored, the whole structure is a long column structure, and the overall size is more compact and small, reducing the space occupied by the single-rod surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack. Attached Figure Description

[0031] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram (shell perspective) of the main unit of a single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 for Figure 1A longitudinal sectional view of the main unit of the clothes drying rack;

[0033] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the main unit of the clothes drying rack;

[0034] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the housing in the main body of the clothes drying rack of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the combined structure of the lifting drive module and the controller module in the main unit of the clothes drying rack of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly structure of the lifting drive module and controller module within the housing in this utility model;

[0037] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the planar layout of the lifting drive module and controller module within the housing in this utility model;

[0038] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the end shape of the main unit of the clothes drying rack of this utility model;

[0039] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an electric clothes drying rack according to the present invention;

[0040] Figure 10 for Figure 9 Side view of an electric clothes drying rack;

[0041] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the end shape of the drying rod in the electric clothes drying rack of this utility model.

[0042] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0043] 1. Main unit; 1-1. Housing; 1-1a. Drying rod receiving slot; 1-1b. Mounting cavity; 1-1c. Cable passage; 1-2. Lifting drive module; 1-2a. Mounting hole; 1-2b. Steel wire rope; 1-2c. Cable outlet; 1-3. Controller module; 1-3a. Connecting part; 1-4. Bracket; 1-5. Pulley; 1-6. End cover; 1-7. Lamp cover; 2. Drying rod. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0045] [Example]

[0046] Combination Figures 1 to 8As shown, the main unit of a single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to this embodiment includes a housing 1-1, a lifting drive module 1-2, and a controller module 1-3. The housing 1-1 has a drying rod receiving groove 1-1a with an open bottom surface and a mounting cavity 1-1b located above the drying rod receiving groove 1-1a. The lifting drive module 1-2 and the controller module 1-3 are installed in the mounting cavity 1-1b. The lifting drive module 1-2 and the controller module 1-3 are arranged sequentially along the length of the housing 1-1, and the controller module 1-3 is offset along the width of the housing 1-1 towards the side away from the cable outlet 1-2c of the lifting drive module 1-2. By arranging the lifting drive module 1-2 and the controller module 1-3 laterally, the space occupied in the vertical direction is reduced. At the same time, the controller module 1-3 is offset to one side so as not to interfere with the wire rope exiting the lifting drive module 1-2. Through the above structural design, the height of the main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack is effectively compressed. The maximum height of the shell 1-1, H1, is 6.8cm to 8.8cm, achieving the "slimming down" purpose of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack. Compared with the existing single-pole surface-mounted clothes drying racks, the size proportions are more coordinated, and the overall appearance is more harmonious and beautiful after installation, reducing the oppressive feeling of the top space.

[0047] In this embodiment, the maximum width W1 of the housing 1-1 is preferably 6.5cm to 8.5cm. This width dimension is more compatible with the height dimension of the housing 1-1, ensuring the harmony of the host's shape. Furthermore, the height dimension H1 of the housing 1-1 is equal to the width dimension W1, both being 7cm to 8cm, making the cross-sectional shape of the host approximately square, resulting in an overall square and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0048] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the height H2 of the drying rod receiving groove 1-1a is 2.8-3.4cm, preferably 3.2cm, and the width W2 is 2.6cm-3.2cm, preferably 3.0cm, which ensures the size and strength of the drying rod, satisfying both the hanging space requirements of the clothes hanger hook and the load-bearing strength requirements of the drying rod.

[0049] In this embodiment, the main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack has its lifting drive module 1-2 and controller module 1-3 assembled as a single unit and installed together in the mounting cavity 1-1b of the housing 1-1. Installation is simple and convenient, effectively preventing interference between the controller module 1-3 and the steel wire rope of the lifting drive module 1-2. Figure 5As shown, a connecting part 1-3a is provided at one end of the controller module 1-3. The connecting part 1-3a is connected to the lifting drive module 1-2 by connecting screws, so that the lifting drive module 1-2 and the controller module 1-3 are fixed as one unit, which makes it easier to position the lifting drive module 1-2 and the controller module 1-3 within the housing 1-1. In this embodiment, the lifting drive module 1-2 has several mounting holes 1-2a, and the top of the housing 1-1 is provided with mounting screws that are threadedly connected to the corresponding mounting holes 1-2a. Specifically, during installation, as shown... Figure 6 As shown, the assembly of the lifting drive module 1-2 and the controller module 1-3 can be inserted into the mounting cavity 1-1b from one end of the housing 1-1. Once in place, the mounting screws can be screwed in from the top of the housing 1-1. The structural principle of the lifting drive module 1-2 and the controller module 1-3 described above is the same as that of the prior art. The mounting hole 1-2a can utilize some of the threaded holes on the lifting drive module 1-2, requiring only long screws as mounting screws, making the installation operation simple and convenient.

[0050] In this embodiment, the main unit of the single-pole exposed concealed clothes drying rack has a housing 1-1 made of profile material. Compared with assembled housings, this design is easier to manufacture, has higher structural strength, and results in better overall integrity of the main unit. The profile cross-sectional shape of housing 1-1 is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, the top of the housing 1-1 also has a cable tray 1-1c for easy power cord routing, ensuring that the main unit can perfectly fit the ceiling. In addition, the lower part of the housing 1-1 is provided with a lighting cavity on one or both sides of the drying rod receiving groove 1-1a. The lighting cavity contains a light source assembly, and the bottom surface of the lighting cavity is equipped with a lampshade 1-7 to realize the lighting function.

[0051] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, brackets 1-4 are installed at both ends of the housing 1-1, and pulleys 1-5 are installed on the brackets 1-4. End caps 1-6 are also installed at both ends of the housing 1-1. The pulleys 1-5 facilitate the guidance and steering of the wire rope. The brackets 1-4, as the main load-bearing components, can be made of sheet metal and can be used for hoisting the main unit, facilitating the installation of the clothes drying rack.

[0052] like Figures 9 to 11As shown, this embodiment also relates to an electric clothes drying rack, which includes a drying rod 2 and the aforementioned single-rod surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit 1. Both ends of the drying rod 2 are connected to steel wire ropes 1-2b extending from the lifting drive module 1-2. After the lifting drive module 1-2 drives the drying rod 2 to rise and retract, the drying rod 2 is concealed within the drying rod receiving groove 1-1a. Specifically, a steel wire rope 1-2b extends from both ends of the lifting drive module 1-2, and each steel wire rope 1-2b passes around a pulley 1-5 at its corresponding end and connects to the end of the drying rod 2, keeping the drying rod 2 in a horizontal suspended state. The controller module 1-3 controls the raising and lowering movement of the steel wire ropes in the lifting drive module 1-2 and the opening and closing of the light source assembly to control the descent or rise of the drying rod 2. When the drying rod 2 is retracted to its highest position, it is located within the drying rod receiving groove 1-1a, making the bottom surface of the drying rod 2 flush with or substantially flush with the bottom surface of the main unit.

[0053] like Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the upper part of the drying rod 2 preferably adopts a hanging groove structure, which enables the stable hanging of the clothes hanger hook. The height distance h from the bottom surface of the drying rod 2 to the bottom of the hanging groove is preferably 2.6cm to 2.8cm, and the maximum width w of the bottom surface of the drying rod 2 is less than the width W2 of the drying rod receiving groove 1-1a, preferably 2.5cm to 3.0cm, which can ensure the strength of the drying rod and meet the requirements for hanging the clothes hanger hook.

[0054] In this embodiment of an electric clothes drying rack, the main unit 1 is fixedly installed on the roof of the balcony. When drying clothes, the lifting drive module 1-2 inside the main unit 1 drives the drying rod 2 to descend, and after hanging the clothes, it rises to a certain height. When not in use, the lifting drive module 1-2 drives the drying rod 2 to rise into the drying rod receiving slot 1-1a, thereby hiding the drying rod 2.

[0055] This utility model discloses a single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit and electric clothes drying rack. By sequentially arranging the lifting drive module and controller module along the length of the housing in the installation cavity, and offsetting the controller module along the width of the housing away from the cable outlet of the lifting drive module, the height of the main unit housing is effectively compressed, achieving the "slimming" purpose of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack. The size proportions are more coordinated, and the overall appearance is more harmonious and beautiful after installation, reducing the oppressive feeling of the top space.

[0056] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the figures shown are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack main unit, comprising a housing (1-1), a lifting drive module (1-2), and a controller module (1-3), wherein the housing (1-1) has a drying rod receiving groove (1-1a) with an open bottom surface and an installation cavity (1-1b) located above the drying rod receiving groove (1-1a), and the lifting drive module (1-2) and the controller module (1-3) are installed in the installation cavity (1-1b), characterized in that: The lifting drive module (1-2) and the controller module (1-3) are arranged sequentially along the length of the housing (1-1), and the controller module (1-3) is offset along the width of the housing (1-1) towards the outlet (1-2c) of the lifting drive module (1-2). The maximum height dimension H1 of the housing (1-1) is 6.8cm to 8.8cm.

2. The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The maximum width dimension W1 of the shell (1-1) is 6.5cm to 8.5cm.

3. The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The height dimension H1 and the width dimension W1 of the shell (1-1) are equal, both being 7cm to 8cm.

4. The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The height H2 of the drying rod receiving groove (1-1a) is 2.8 to 3.4 cm, and the width W2 is 2.6 to 3.2 cm.

5. The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The lifting drive module (1-2) and the controller module (1-3) are assembled into one unit and installed together in the mounting cavity (1-1b) of the housing (1-1).

6. The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the controller module (1-3) is provided with a connecting part (1-3a), which is connected to the lifting drive module (1-2) by connecting screws.

7. The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting drive module (1-2) has several mounting holes (1-2a), and the top of the housing (1-1) is provided with mounting screws that are threadedly connected to the corresponding mounting holes (1-2a).

8. The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The housing (1-1) is made of profile. The top of the housing (1-1) also has a wire groove (1-1c). The lower part of the housing (1-1) is provided with a lighting cavity on one or both sides of the drying rod receiving groove (1-1a). A light source assembly is installed in the lighting cavity. A lampshade (1-7) is installed on the bottom surface of the lighting cavity.

9. The main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that: The housing (1-1) is also equipped with brackets (1-4) at both ends, and pulleys (1-5) are installed on the brackets (1-4). End caps (1-6) are also installed at both ends of the housing (1-1).

10. An electric clothes drying rack, comprising a drying rod (2), characterized in that: It also includes the main unit of the single-pole surface-mounted concealed clothes drying rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the two ends of the drying rod (2) are respectively connected to the steel wire rope (1-2b) led out from the lifting drive module (1-2), and after the lifting drive module (1-2) drives the drying rod (2) to rise and be stored, the drying rod (2) is hidden in the drying rod receiving groove (1-1a).

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