Clothes drying machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of clothes drying machine, concretely relates to a clothes drying machine, include: the rectangular casing, its top is provided with the top plate, the short side of casing extends the top plate to form the containing area, the extension end of casing is provided with the containing gap, and the extension end of casing is provided with the end cover to close the containing area, and the interval between end cover is 750-850mm, the width of casing is 250-300mm, the drying frame is lifted and is arranged below host computer, the long side of drying frame is provided with a plurality of drying sites, wherein when drying frame is lifted, its short side is contained in containing area, and both ends of its short side are clamped in containing gap, and the long side is arranged on the outside of the long side of casing, the overall size of clothes drying machine is shortened, the obstruction to light is reduced, and on the width enough balcony, can be installed in the side of balcony vertically, avoids the central position of balcony, thereby improves the lighting of balcony.

Description

[0001] This application is based on and claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 2025210020908, filed on May 21, 2025. The entire contents of the aforementioned application are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This utility model belongs to the field of clothes drying machine technology, and specifically relates to a clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0003] Electric clothes drying racks are a common balcony home furnishing product, and their horizontal, centered layout has become the common installation method. However, existing balconies are generally 1.32 meters wide and 1.5 to 2 meters long. Due to the length limitation of the clothes drying rack, the traditional method can only be horizontal installation. However, this installation method can easily affect the lighting of the balcony when the clothes drying rack is drying clothes.

[0004] Therefore, how to avoid conventional clothes drying racks from affecting the lighting on balconies is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved in this field.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of the present application concept, and therefore, the above description is not considered to constitute prior art information. Utility Model Content

[0006] This disclosure provides at least one clothes drying rack.

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this disclosure provide a clothes drying rack, comprising: a rectangular casing with a top plate at its top, the short edge of the casing extending beyond the top plate to form a receiving area, a receiving notch at the extended end of the casing, and an end cap at the extended end of the casing to close the receiving area; wherein the spacing between the end caps is 750-850mm, and the width of the casing is 250-300mm; a drying frame, which is lifted and lowered below the main unit, and a plurality of drying positions are provided along the long edge of the drying frame; wherein, when the drying frame is raised, its short edge is retracted into the receiving area, and the two ends of its short edge are engaged in the receiving notch, and the long edge is positioned outside the long edge of the casing.

[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the housing has a U-shaped cross-section, and the top plate covers the top of the housing to close it; and the long edge of the top plate is folded down to overlap the inside of the long edge of the housing and is detachably connected to the long edge of the housing.

[0009] In one alternative embodiment, the folding end of the top plate is inwardly fastened.

[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the short edge of the housing is folded upward, and a connecting plate is provided at the folded end. A connecting block is provided at the top of the connecting plate, and the connecting block abuts against and connects to the bottom of the top plate.

[0011] In one alternative embodiment, the top of the connecting plate is folded up to form a lifting plate, and the lifting plate has a lifting notch for connecting lifting components.

[0012] In one optional embodiment, the extended end of the housing is provided with a plug-in hole; the side wall of the end cover is provided with a pair of plug-in buckles, the plug-in buckles are fitted against the side wall of the housing, and the head of the plug-in buckle is engaged in the plug-in hole and fastens the plug-in hole to fix the end cover.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the extended end of the housing is provided with a support step, which is flush with the bottom of the insertion hole, so that the head of the insertion buckle is supported by the support step.

[0014] In one optional embodiment, a lamp opening is provided at the bottom of the housing, and an illumination element is provided inside the lamp opening.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the drying frame includes a pair of crossbeams with a plurality of circular holes to form drying positions, the crossbeams being connected by a support rod adapted to retract into the receiving area when the drying frame is raised.

[0016] Secondly, this disclosure also provides a clothes drying rack, comprising: a rectangular casing with a winding mechanism disposed therein; and the casing having a length of 780-850mm and a width of 250-300mm; and a drying frame connected to the winding mechanism via a rope.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are that by setting the length of the machine casing to 750-850mm and the width to 250-300mm, the overall size of the clothes drying rack is shortened. This allows it to be installed longitudinally on the side of the balcony when installed on a balcony of a corresponding width, avoiding the center of the balcony and reducing light obstruction, thereby improving the balcony's lighting. Furthermore, the machine casing has a accommodating area so that the drying frame can be completely retracted into the machine casing after being raised, thereby reducing the height of the clothes drying rack when raised.

[0018] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. The objectives and other advantages of this invention are realized and obtained through the structures particularly pointed out in the description, claims, and drawings.

[0019] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, preferred embodiments are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 A perspective view of a clothes drying rack provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of a clothes drying rack provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 3 An exploded view of a clothes drying rack provided in an embodiment of this disclosure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a clothes drying rack provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure. In the picture: 1. Housing; 11. Top plate; 12. Reception area; 13. End cap; 13a. Insertion buckle; 14. Connecting plate; 14a. Connecting block; 14b. Lifting plate; 14c. Lifting notch; 15. Socket; 16. Support step; 17. Light fixture socket; 18. Lighting component; 2. Drying frame; 21. Crossbeam; 21a. Circular hole; 22. Support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, 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.

[0023] In this document, when it is mentioned that a first component is located on a second component, this can mean that the first component can be directly formed on the second component, or that a third component can be inserted between the first and second components. Furthermore, in the accompanying drawings, the thickness of the components may be exaggerated or reduced for the purpose of effectively describing the technical content.

[0024] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing specific exemplary configurations only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular articles “a,” “an,” and “the” may also be intended to include plural forms unless otherwise clearly stated herein. The terms “comprising,” “including,” and “having” are inclusive and thus specify the presence of features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein should not be construed as requiring them to be performed in the specific order discussed or shown, unless specifically identified as such. Additional or alternative steps may be employed.

[0025] As used herein, the phrases “in one embodiment,” “according to one embodiment,” “in some embodiments,” etc., generally refer to the fact that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic following the phrase can be included in at least one embodiment of this disclosure. Therefore, a particular feature, structure, or characteristic can be included in more than one embodiment of this disclosure, such that these phrases do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. As used herein, the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., are used to “serve as an example, instance, or illustration.” Any implementation, aspect, or design described herein as “example” or “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or superior to other implementations, aspects, or designs. Rather, the use of the terms “example,” “exemplary,” etc., is intended to present concepts in a specific manner.

[0026] Research has found that clothes drying racks positioned horizontally and centrally in the existing technology affect the lighting on balconies during use, which is the problem and objective that the utility model aims to solve.

[0027] Based on the above research, this disclosure provides a clothes drying rack that, by reducing its length, achieves a longitudinally offset installation, avoiding the central position of the balcony and improving the balcony's lighting.

[0028] The shortcomings of the above solutions are the result of the utility model inventor's practice and careful research. Therefore, the discovery process of the above problems and the solutions proposed in this disclosure should be considered as contributions made by the utility model inventor to this disclosure.

[0029] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0030] The following detailed description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, describes some embodiments of the present invention. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0031] See Figures 1 to 4 A clothes drying rack is shown, comprising: a rectangular casing 1 with a top plate 11 at its top, the short edge of the casing 1 extending beyond the top plate 11 to form a receiving area 12, a receiving notch at the extended end of the casing 1, and an end cap 13 at the extended end of the casing 1 to close the receiving area 12; the spacing between the end caps 13 is 750-850mm, and the width of the casing 1 is 250-300mm; a drying frame 2, which is raised and lowered below the main unit, the long edge of the drying frame 2 having several drying positions; wherein, when the drying frame 2 is raised, its short edge is retracted into the receiving area 12. Furthermore, the two ends of its short edge are fitted into the receiving notch, and the long edge is placed outside the long edge of the housing 1; in short, by setting the length (i.e., L1) of the housing to 750-850mm and the width (i.e., L2) to 250-300mm, the overall size of the clothes drying rack is shortened, reducing the obstruction of light, and on a balcony with sufficient width, it can be installed longitudinally on the side of the balcony, avoiding the central position of the balcony, thereby improving the lighting of the balcony; and a receiving area 12 is provided on the housing 1 so that the drying frame 2 is at the same height as the housing 1 after it is raised, thereby reducing the height of the clothes drying rack when it is raised, and further improving the lighting of the balcony.

[0032] In some embodiments, the housing 1 has a cross-section in the shape of a "U", and the top plate 11 is placed on top of the housing 1 to close the housing 1; and the long edge of the top plate 11 is folded down to overlap the inside of the long edge of the housing 1 and is detachably connected to the long edge of the housing 1; in short, the housing 1 is formed by bending sheet metal, and the top plate 11 is placed on top of the housing 1 to form a closed cavity, and the bottom of the top plate 11 is suitable for installing a winding motor.

[0033] In some embodiments, the folded end of the top plate 11 is inwardly folded; in short, in order to improve the strength of the top plate 11, the folded end of the top plate 11 is folded inward to form a plane parallel to the top plate 11, thereby improving the bending resistance of the top plate 11.

[0034] In some embodiments, the short edge of the housing 1 is folded upward, and a connecting plate 14 is provided at the folded end. A connecting block 14a is provided at the top of the connecting plate 14, and the connecting block 14a abuts against and connects to the bottom of the top plate 11. In short, a connecting plate 14 is provided on the short edge of the housing 1 to support the short edge of the top plate 11 and the short edge of the housing 1, thereby further improving the deformation resistance of the housing 1.

[0035] In some embodiments, the top of the connecting plate 14 is folded into a lifting plate 14b, and the lifting plate 14b has a lifting notch 14c for connecting lifting components; in short, the top of the connecting plate 14 extends upward and folds to form a lifting plate 14b for connecting expansion bolts to complete the lifting of the housing 1.

[0036] In some embodiments, the extended end of the housing 1 is provided with a plug-in hole 15; the side wall of the end cover 13 is provided with a pair of plug-in buckles 13a, the plug-in buckles 13a fit against the side wall of the housing 1, and the head of the plug-in buckles 13a is engaged in the plug-in hole 15 and fastens the plug-in hole 15 to fix the end cover 13; in short, the plug-in buckles 13a on the side wall of the end cover 13 are fastened in the plug-in hole 15 to realize the detachable installation of the end cover 13.

[0037] In some embodiments, the extended end of the housing 1 is provided with a support step 16, which is flush with the bottom of the insertion hole 15, so that the head of the insertion buckle 13a is supported by the support step 16; in short, the bottom of the insertion buckle 13a is supported by the support step 16, which can share the weight of the end cover 13 and prevent the end cover 13 from slipping off.

[0038] In some embodiments, a lamp opening 17 is provided at the bottom of the housing 1, and an illumination element 18 is provided inside the lamp opening 17; in short, the illumination element 18 is provided inside the lamp opening 17 to provide illumination at night.

[0039] In some embodiments, the drying frame 2 includes a pair of crossbeams 21, each crossbeam 21 having a plurality of circular holes 21a to form drying positions. The crossbeams 21 are connected by support rods 22, which are adapted to be retracted into the receiving area 12 when the drying frame 2 is raised. In short, when the drying frame 2 is raised, the support rods 22 are retracted into the receiving area 12, and their ends are engaged in the receiving notches, while the crossbeams 21 are retracted into the sides of the housing 1.

[0040] See Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment also shows a clothes drying rack, including: a rectangular casing 1, in which a winding mechanism is provided; and the casing 1 has a length of 780-850mm and a width of 250-300mm; and a drying frame 2, which is connected to the winding mechanism by a rope.

[0041] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of 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.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence unless expressly indicated herein. Therefore, without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed above may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment.

[0043] Spatially relative terms, such as “inside,” “outside,” “below,” “below,” “down,” “above,” “up,” etc., may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature illustrated in the figures and another element or feature. In addition to the orientations depicted in the figures, spatially relative terms may be intended to cover different orientations of the device in use or operation. For example, if the device in the figure is flipped, an element described as “below” or “below” other elements or features would be oriented as “above” other elements or features. Thus, the example term “below” can cover both above and below orientations. The device may be oriented in other ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptors used herein are interpreted accordingly.

[0044] In the above discussion, unless otherwise stated, when used to describe numerical values, the terms “about,” “approximately,” “basically,” etc., indicate a change of + / - 10% in that value.

[0045] Based on the above-described preferred embodiments of this utility model, and through the foregoing description, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, Comprising: A rectangular housing (1) with a top plate (11) provided at its top. The short edge of the housing (1) extends beyond the top plate (11) to form a receiving area (12). The extended end of the housing (1) has a receiving notch, and an end cover (13) is provided at the extended end of the housing (1) to enclose the receiving area (12); and, The distance between the end covers (13) is 750 - 850 mm, and the width of the housing (1) is 250 - 300 mm; A drying frame (2) which is liftably arranged below the main body. A plurality of drying positions are provided along the long edge of the drying frame (2); wherein, When the drying frame (2) is lifted, its short edge is received within the receiving area (12), and both ends of its short edge are clamped within the receiving notch, and the long edge is placed outside the long edge of the housing (1).

2. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, wherein The cross-section of the housing (1) is in a "U" shape, and the top plate (11) covers the top of the housing (1) to enclose the housing (1); and, The long edge of the top plate (11) is folded downwards to overlap with the inner side of the long edge of the housing (1) and is detachably connected to the long edge of the housing (1).

3. The clothes dryer according to claim 2, wherein The folded end of the top plate (11) is buckled inwards.

4. The clothes dryer according to claim 2, wherein The short edge of the housing (1) is folded upwards, and a connecting plate (14) is provided at its folded end. A connecting block (14a) is provided at the top of the connecting plate (14), and the connecting block (14a) abuts against and is connected to the bottom of the top plate (11).

5. The clothes dryer according to claim 4, wherein A hoisting plate (14b) is folded at the top of the connecting plate (14), and a hoisting notch (14c) is provided on the hoisting plate (14b) to connect a hoisting member.

6. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, wherein A plug-in hole (15) is provided at the extended end of the housing (1); A pair of plug-in buckles (13a) are provided on the side wall of the end cover (13). The plug-in buckles (13a) are fitted to the side wall of the housing (1), and the head of the plug-in buckle (13a) is clamped within the plug-in hole (15) and tightly buckles the plug-in hole (15) to fix the end cover (13).

7. The clothes dryer according to claim 6, wherein A support step (16) is provided at the extended end of the housing (1), and the support step (16) is flush with the bottom of the plug-in hole (15) so that the head of the plug-in buckle (13a) is supported by the support step (16).

8. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, wherein A lamp opening (17) is provided at the bottom of the housing (1), and a lighting member (18) is provided within the lamp opening (17).

9. The clothes dryer according to claim 1, wherein The drying frame (2) includes a pair of crossbeams (21), which have a plurality of circular holes (21a) to form drying positions. The crossbeams (21) are connected by a support rod (22), which is adapted to be retracted into the receiving area (12) when the drying frame (2) is raised.

10. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: A rectangular housing (1) is provided inside which a winding mechanism is installed; and, The length of the housing (1) is 780-850mm and the width is 250-300mm; The drying frame (2) is connected to the winding mechanism by ropes.

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