Clothes drying rod

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of clothesline poles, comprising: telescopic cross bar, locking member and unlocking driving element. Telescopic cross bar is used for clothes hanger or quilt hanging to rely on;Telescopic cross bar includes at least two segment rods, and two segment rods are telescopically connected. Locking member movably connects one segment rod, and under the action of its gravity, it is abutted on another segment rod, to prevent two segment rods from mutually approaching along the length direction of telescopic cross bar to shorten the length of telescopic cross bar, and / or mutually away to lengthen the length of telescopic cross bar. Unlocking driving element is in strip structure, and the linkage end of unlocking driving element is movably connected with locking member, and the power input end of unlocking driving element extends along the length direction of telescopic cross bar, and is connected with operating element, operating element is located outside telescopic cross bar, and power input end drives linkage end to drive locking member to overcome gravity to separate from corresponding segment rod. It is more convenient when unlocking two segment rods, so as to improve user experience effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of clothes drying devices, and in particular to a clothes drying pole. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional clotheslines include hanging clotheslines and wall-mounted clotheslines. Both types should have a telescopic function to adjust their length to suit different environments and temporary needs. Since the length of the clothesline needs to be adjustable, a length locking mechanism is required to control its length.

[0003] However, the addition of a length locking mechanism makes locking and unlocking the two sections of the clothesline particularly cumbersome, resulting in complicated operation and a reduced user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a clothes drying rod that is easier to unlock when the two sections of the rod are unlocked, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A clothes drying rack, comprising:

[0007] A telescopic crossbar is used for hanging clothes or quilts; the telescopic crossbar includes at least two segmented bars that are telescopically connected.

[0008] A locking element is movably connected to one of the segment rods and abuts against the other segment rod under its own weight to prevent the two segment rods from approaching each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar to shorten the length of the telescopic crossbar, and / or moving away from each other to extend the length of the telescopic crossbar.

[0009] The unlocking drive component is a long strip structure. The linkage end of the unlocking drive component is linked to the locking component. The power input end of the unlocking drive component extends along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar and is connected to an operating component. The operating component is located outside the telescopic crossbar. The power input end is used to drive the linkage end to drive the locking component to overcome gravity and disengage from the corresponding segment bar.

[0010] Furthermore, the retractable crossbar has a tubular structure, and the locking element is located inside the cavity of the retractable crossbar.

[0011] Furthermore, the operating component is hinged to the retractable crossbar via a hinge shaft, forming a lever structure; the resistance end of the operating component is connected to the power input end of the unlocking drive component, and the power end of the operating component is located outside the retractable crossbar and is used for manual pressing.

[0012] Furthermore, the unlocking actuator is a pull cord.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking member is provided with a pushed portion; the unlocking drive member is a push rod, and the linkage end of the unlocking drive member is used to push the pushed portion so that the locking member overcomes gravity and disengages from the corresponding segment rod; the power input end of the unlocking drive member abuts against the resistance end of the operating member.

[0014] Furthermore, the segment rod movably connected to the locking member is connected to an elastic member, the other end of which abuts against the locking member and drives the elastic member to have a tendency to abut against another segment rod.

[0015] Furthermore, the elastic element is a compression spring, and the segment rod with the compression spring is provided with a positioning post, and the compression spring is sleeved on the positioning post.

[0016] Furthermore, the hinged end of the locking member is hinged to one of the segment rods, so that the swinging end of the locking member can swing downward under the action of gravity and abut against the other segment rod, so as to prevent the two segment rods from approaching and / or moving away from each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar.

[0017] Furthermore, another segment rod is provided with a strip-shaped stop structure, which includes multiple grooves arranged sequentially along the length direction of the segment rod; the swing end of the locking member is provided with a stop protrusion, which can be inserted into one of the grooves after the locking member swings downward, so as to prevent the two segment rods from approaching each other and / or moving away from each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar.

[0018] Furthermore, the groove is a check groove structure, the check groove structure having a check slope inclined in the length direction of the segment rod, the check slope being used to abut against the stop protrusion to prevent the two segment rods from approaching or moving away from each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar.

[0019] Furthermore, both ends of the telescopic crossbar are wall-supporting ends, which are used to support the wall surface.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] 1. Based on the telescopic crossbar's telescopic structure, the real-time length of the telescopic crossbar can be adjusted according to actual usage needs, so that the drying space of the telescopic crossbar can be adapted and adjusted according to the actual scenario.

[0022] 2. The locking element is movably connected to one segment of the rod and abuts against the other segment under its own weight. This allows the retractable crossbar to be securely locked using gravity, thus achieving a self-locking function. The self-locking mechanism is automated, requiring no manual memorization or operation, preventing the forgetting to lock the crossbar and simplifying the locking process. To facilitate unlocking, the unlocking drive is designed as a long strip extending along the length of the retractable crossbar and connected to an operating component. The user can then control the unlocking drive via the operating component, causing the locking element to disengage from the other segment and restore the retractable crossbar's telescopic function. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes drying rod according to the first embodiment of the present utility model; at this time, the stop protrusion is not inserted into the groove;

[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view;

[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion at point A;

[0026] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion at point B;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a clothes drying rod according to the second embodiment of the present invention; at this time, the stop protrusion has been inserted into the groove;

[0028] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A sectional view;

[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion at point C;

[0030] Figure 8 for Figure 6 A magnified view of a portion at point D.

[0031] In the diagram: 1. Telescopic crossbar; 11. Segmental bar; 111. Positioning post; 112. Strip-shaped stop structure; 1121. Groove; 11211. Anti-return slope; 12. Cavity; 13. Wall support end; 2. Locking element; 21. Hinge end; 22. Swing end; 221. Stop protrusion; 23. Pushed part; 3. Unlocking drive element; 31. Linkage end; 32. Power input end; 4. Operating element; 41. Resistance end; 42. Power end; 5. Hinge shaft; 6. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0033] It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementations.

[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein in the specification of the invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0035] First embodiment:

[0036] See Figures 1-4 The present invention illustrates a preferred embodiment of a clothes drying rack, comprising: a telescopic crossbar 1, a locking component 2, and an unlocking drive component 3.

[0037] The retractable crossbar 1 is used for hanging clothes or quilts. The retractable crossbar 1 includes at least two segmented rods 11, which are retractably connected to each other, thereby allowing adjustment of the length of the retractable crossbar 1. It can be understood that the adjustable length of the retractable crossbar 1 broadens its applicability. For example, the retractable crossbar 1 can be appropriately shortened or extended according to the length of the balcony, and its length can be appropriately adjusted according to the weight and width of the clothes being dried. When the clothes are too heavy, the retractable crossbar 1 can be shortened to increase its rigidity; when the clothes are light and wide, the retractable crossbar 1 can be extended to increase the drying space.

[0038] The locking element 2 is movably connected to one of the segment rods 11 and abuts against the other segment rod 11 under its own weight, preventing the two segment rods 11 from approaching each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar 1 to shorten its length, and / or moving away from each other to extend its length. It is understood that multiple technical solutions exist. One solution involves the locking element 2 falling freely under its own weight, with one end movably connected to one of the drying rods and the other end abutting against the other segment rod 11 under its own weight, thereby locking the two segment rods 11 together. However, this locking direction may be unidirectional, for example, preventing the telescopic rod from extending but not shortening, or preventing it from shortening but not extending, or preventing both extension and shortening of the telescopic crossbar 1. Essentially, the locking element 2, under its own weight, can achieve either one-way or two-way locking of the retractable crossbar 1. Whether it's one-way or two-way locking depends on the actual application requirements and design. For example, when used as a household clothes drying rack, it must prevent the retractable crossbar 1 from shortening; while when used as a clothes drying rack for textile printing and dyeing, it must prevent the retractable crossbar 1 from extending to avoid color bleeding between adjacent clothes drying racks. In the optimal product, it is certainly best to have the retractable crossbar 1 locked in both directions.

[0039] The unlocking drive component 3 has an elongated structure and includes a power input end 32 and a linkage end 31. The power direction is such that the power input end 32 drives the linkage end 31 to move. The linkage end 31 of the unlocking drive component 3 is linked to the locking component 2. The power input end 32 of the unlocking drive component 3 extends along the length of the telescopic crossbar 1 and is connected to an operating component 4. The operating component 4 is located outside the telescopic crossbar 1. The power input end 32 is used to drive the linkage end 31 to drive the locking component 2 to overcome gravity and disengage from the corresponding segment rod 11. For ease of understanding, it should be noted beforehand that in this embodiment, the unlocking drive component 3 is implemented in two ways: one is a pull rope, and the other is a fixed push rod.

[0040] In use, the retractable crossbar 1 can be supported by a support rod or suspended by a hanging rod or rope, thus suspending horizontally for hanging clothes on a clothes rack or for hanging clothes. At this time, the locking member 2 swings down or slides down under its own weight, thereby abutting against another segment bar 11, thus locking the two segment bars 11 together and restricting their extension and / or retraction functions. When it is necessary to unlock the retractable crossbar 1 to restore its retractable state, the unlocking drive member 3 is operated manually, thereby triggering the locking member 2 to slide or swing upward against its own weight, disengaging from the other segment bar 11. That is, at this time, the locking member 2 only retains a movable connection with one of the segment bars 11, thus restoring the retractable function of the retractable crossbar 1.

[0041] Obviously, since the retractable crossbar 1 is a retractable structure, its real-time length can be adjusted according to actual usage needs, allowing the drying space to be adapted to the specific scenario. The locking element 2 is movably connected to one segment of the crossbar 11 and abuts against the other segment under its own weight, thus using gravity to securely lock the retractable crossbar 1. This self-locking function is automated, requiring no manual memorization or operation, preventing forgetting to lock the crossbar 1, and simplifying the locking process. To facilitate unlocking the locking element 2, the unlocking drive element 3 is designed as a long strip extending along the length of the retractable crossbar 1 and connected to the operating element 4. The user can then control the unlocking drive element 3 via the operating element 4, thereby disengaging the locking element 2 from the other segment 11 and restoring the retractable function of the crossbar 1.

[0042] Preferably, the telescopic crossbar 1 has a tubular structure, and the locking element 2 is located inside the cavity 12 of the telescopic crossbar 1. With this arrangement, the locking element 2 is concealed and is not easily damaged or malfunctions due to bumps.

[0043] Preferably, the operating element 4 is hinged to the telescopic crossbar 1 via a hinge shaft 5, forming a lever structure. The resistance end 41 of the operating element 4 is connected to the power input end 32 of the unlocking drive element 3, and the power end 42 of the operating element 4 is located outside the telescopic crossbar 1 and is used for manual pressing. It can be understood that, based on the lever structure of the operating element 4, the resistance end 41 of the operating element 4 will be lifted by the weight of the locking element 2 in its natural state, thus causing the power end 42 of the operating element 4 to be in a protruding state when not manually pressed, awaiting manual pressing. This unlocking method provides a mechanical tactile feedback and makes it easier to identify whether the operating element 4 is in a normal state, thus serving as a fault indication.

[0044] Preferably, the hinged end 21 of the locking member 2 is hinged to one of the segment rods 11, so that the swing end 22 of the locking member 2 can swing downward under the action of gravity and abut against the other segment rod 11, thereby preventing the two segment rods 11 from approaching and / or moving away from each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar 1. It can be understood that the movable connection between the locking member 2 and the segment rod 11 is preferably a hinged connection, so that the locking member 2 is not easily lost, i.e., not easily misplaced. As an alternative arrangement, the locking member 2 can be slidably connected to one of the segment rods 11, that is, the movable connection between the locking member 2 and the segment rod 11 is a sliding connection.

[0045] Preferably, the other segment rod 11 is provided with a strip-shaped stop structure 112, which includes multiple grooves 1121 arranged sequentially along the length of the segment rod 11. The swing end 22 of the locking member 2 is provided with a stop protrusion 221, which can be inserted into one of the grooves 1121 after the locking member 2 swings downward, so as to prevent the two segment rods 11 from approaching each other and / or moving away from each other along the length of the telescopic crossbar 1. It can be understood that the advantage of this arrangement is that the multiple grooves 1121 form a rack structure, so that the stop protrusion 221 can be adapted to multiple grooves 1121, thereby realizing stepless adjustment of the length of the crossbar, and the adjustment method is reliable.

[0046] Preferably, the groove 1121 is a check groove structure, which has a check slope 11211 inclined towards the length direction of the segment rod 11. The check slope 11211 abuts against the stop protrusion 221 to prevent the two segment rods 11 from approaching or moving away from each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar 1. With this configuration, the check groove structure is similar to a ratchet structure, allowing only unidirectional movement. It can be understood that the orientation of the check slope 11211 determines that the crossbar can only shorten or extend, and it continuously shortens or extends when the stop protrusion 221 and the groove 1121 are engaged, but cannot be adjusted in the opposite direction. When it is necessary to adjust the length of the crossbar against the action of the check slope 11211, it is necessary to disengage the engagement between the stop protrusion 221 and the groove 1121, that is, it is necessary to drive the operating member 4 to pull the swing end 22 of the locking member 2 to swing, so that the stop protrusion 221 and the groove 1121 are separated.

[0047] Preferably, both ends of the telescopic crossbar 1 are wall-supporting ends 13, which are used to support the wall surface. With this configuration, the telescopic crossbar 1 can remain suspended by abutting the wall surface at both ends, without requiring auxiliary structures such as suspension rods or ropes for support. In this case, the telescopic function of the telescopic crossbar 1 becomes particularly important and is the core basic structure for achieving reliable support for walls of varying widths.

[0048] Second embodiment:

[0049] See Figures 5-8 The second embodiment includes the first embodiment, but differs from the first embodiment in that:

[0050] Preferably, the locking member 2 is provided with a pushed portion 23; the unlocking drive member 3 is a push rod, and the linkage end 31 of the unlocking drive member 3 is used to push the pushed portion 23 so that the locking member 2 overcomes gravity and disengages from the corresponding segment rod 11; the power input end 32 of the unlocking drive member 3 abuts against the resistance end 41 of the operating member 4. Compared with the pull rope structure, the pushed portion 23 is a fixed push rod structure, which has a more reliable control method, especially reliably pushing the locking member 2 so that its swing end 22 swings upward so that the stop protrusion 221 reliably disengages from the groove 1121.

[0051] Preferably, the segment rod 11, which is movably connected to the locking member 2, is connected to an elastic member 6. The other end of the elastic member 6 abuts against the locking member 2, and drives the elastic member 6 to tend to abut against another segment rod 11. With this configuration, the elastic member 6 reliably ensures that the stop protrusion 221 of the locking member 2 is embedded in the groove 1121, thus completing the length locking function of the telescopic crossbar 1. In other words, the locking method is more reliable by using the elastic force of the elastic member 6 in addition to gravity.

[0052] Preferably, the elastic element 6 is a compression spring, and the segment rod 11 with the compression spring is provided with a positioning post 111, and the compression spring is sleeved on the positioning post 111. It can be understood that the compression spring has a more reliable reset method than rubber or metal sheet, and can be sleeved on the positioning post 111 to prevent it from falling off or being lost.

[0053] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," 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 this application. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of those different embodiments or examples.

[0054] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0055] The above are merely specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these should all be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: A telescopic crossbar (1) is used for hanging clothes or quilts; the telescopic crossbar (1) includes at least two segmented bars (11), which are telescopically connected. Locking member (2), which is movably connected to one of the segment rods (11) and abuts against the other segment rod (11) under its own weight, so as to prevent the two segment rods (11) from approaching each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar (1) to shorten the length of the telescopic crossbar (1) and / or moving away from each other to extend the length of the telescopic crossbar (1); The unlocking drive (3) is a long strip structure. The linkage end (31) of the unlocking drive (3) is linked to the locking member (2). The power input end (32) of the unlocking drive (3) extends along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar (1) and is connected to the operating member (4). The operating member (4) is located outside the telescopic crossbar (1). The power input end (32) is used to drive the linkage end (31) to drive the locking member (2) to overcome gravity and disengage from the corresponding segment bar (11).

2. A clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The retractable crossbar (1) is a tubular structure, and the locking member (2) is located inside the cavity (12) of the retractable crossbar (1).

3. A clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating element (4) is hinged to the telescopic crossbar (1) via a hinge shaft (5), and the operating element (4) forms a lever structure; the resistance end (41) of the operating element (4) is connected to the power input end (32) of the unlocking drive element (3), and the power end (42) of the operating element (4) is located outside the telescopic crossbar (1) and is used for pressing by hand.

4. A clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unlocking drive component (3) is a pull rope.

5. A clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking member (2) is provided with a pushed part (23); the unlocking drive member (3) is a push rod, and the linkage end (31) of the unlocking drive member (3) is used to push the pushed part (23) so that the locking member (2) overcomes gravity and disengages from the corresponding segment rod (11); the power input end (32) of the unlocking drive member (3) abuts against the resistance end (41) of the operating member (4).

6. A clothes drying rack according to claim 1, 4, or 5, characterized in that, The segment rod (11) movably connected to the locking member (2) is connected to an elastic member (6), the other end of which abuts against the locking member (2) and drives the elastic member (6) to have a tendency to abut against another segment rod (11).

7. A clothes drying rack according to claim 6, characterized in that, The elastic element (6) is a compression spring, and the segment rod (11) with the compression spring is provided with a positioning post (111), and the compression spring is sleeved on the positioning post (111).

8. A clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hinged end (21) of the locking member (2) is hinged to one of the segment rods (11) so that the swing end (22) of the locking member (2) can swing downward under the action of gravity and abut against the other segment rod (11) to prevent the two segment rods (11) from approaching and / or moving away from each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar (1).

9. A clothes drying rack according to claim 8, characterized in that, Another segment rod (11) is provided with a strip-shaped stop structure (112), which includes multiple grooves (1121) arranged sequentially along the length direction of the segment rod (11); the swing end (22) of the locking member (2) is provided with a stop protrusion (221), which can be inserted into one of the grooves (1121) after the locking member (2) swings downward, so as to prevent the two segment rods (11) from approaching each other and / or moving away from each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar (1).

10. A clothes drying rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, The groove (1121) is a check groove structure, which has a check slope (11211) inclined toward the length direction of the segment rod (11). The check slope (11211) is used to abut against the stop protrusion (221) to prevent the two segment rods (11) from approaching or moving away from each other along the length direction of the telescopic crossbar (1).

11. A clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the telescopic crossbar (1) are wall-supporting ends (13), which are used to support the wall surface.

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