A clothes drying rack exhaust grille assembly and a clothes drying rack with a folding grille.

The detachable and sliding air outlet grille assembly solves the problem of air accumulation in the gaps of existing clothes drying rack air outlet structures, providing a convenient way to disassemble and clean, and improving the user experience.

CN224578511UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-31GUANGDONG HOTATA TECH GRP
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGDONG HOTATA TECH GRP
Filing Date
2025-08-22
Publication Date
2026-07-31

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Technical Problem

The air outlet structure of the drying module of existing electric clothes dryers has gaps, which easily accumulate fibers and breed bacteria. In addition, the grille is difficult to disassemble, making it inconvenient for users to clean.

Method used

A clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly is designed, which connects the air outlet grilles through detachable first and second connecting parts, combined with a sliding snap-fit ​​structure, making it easy to disassemble and clean, and can be slidably installed on the main body housing of the clothes drying rack.

Benefits of technology

It enables easy disassembly and cleaning of the air vent grille, reducing the risk of bacterial growth and improving the user experience.

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Abstract

This utility model provides a clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly and a clothes drying rack with folding grilles. The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly includes at least two air outlet grilles, which are used to slide and engage with the mounting grooves of the main body housing of the clothes drying rack. Two adjacent air outlet grilles are respectively provided with a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion at both ends along their length, and the two adjacent air outlet grilles are detachably connected through the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. The detachable connection between the air outlet grilles of this utility model facilitates replacement or transportation, and its slidable installation on the main body housing of the clothes drying rack makes assembly and disassembly simple.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of clothes drying rack technology, specifically relating to a clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly and a clothes drying rack with a folding grille. Background Technology

[0002] Although existing electric clothes drying racks have generally integrated additional functions such as lighting, disinfection, air drying, tumble drying, and voice control, their drying module's air outlet structure still has significant defects. Most products use rear-mounted plastic or metal grilles, which are fixed by clips or screws. Gaps are unavoidable, and in a long-term humid and hot environment, fibers can easily accumulate and bacteria and dust can grow. The grilles need to be removed with tools, making it difficult for users to clean them themselves, leading to mold growth and secondary contamination of clothes. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art and provide a clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly. The air outlet grilles are detachably connected, which is convenient for replacement or transportation. They can also be slidably installed on the main body housing of the clothes drying rack, making disassembly and assembly simple.

[0004] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] A clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly includes at least two air outlet grilles, which are used to slide and engage with the mounting groove of the clothes drying rack main body housing; two adjacent air outlet grilles are respectively provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part at both ends in the length direction, and the two adjacent air outlet grilles can be detachably connected to each other through the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

[0006] The air outlet grille assembly for a clothes drying rack provided by this utility model has a first connecting part and a second connecting part respectively provided at both ends of the air outlet grille in the length direction. The two air outlet grilles can be detachably connected through the first connecting part and the second connecting part, which can accommodate air outlets of different lengths and is easy to disassemble and assemble for cleaning, replacement or transportation. The air outlet grille is used to slide and engage with the mounting groove of the clothes drying rack main body housing, which facilitates detachable installation on the clothes drying rack main body housing and can slide to connect with the clothes drying rack main body housing. The air outlet grilles in the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly provided by this utility model are detachably connected, which is convenient for replacement or transportation, and they can be slidably installed on the clothes drying rack main body housing, making disassembly and assembly simple.

[0007] Furthermore, the first connecting part includes a grille clip and a first positioning post; the second connecting part includes a second positioning post; the first positioning post and the second positioning post are respectively fastened to the grille clip. The first positioning post and the second positioning post are respectively fastened to the grille clip, thereby detachably connecting the two air outlet grilles.

[0008] Furthermore, the grille clip has at least two engaging portions, with the first positioning post and the second positioning post respectively engaging with the two engaging portions. The grille clip engages with the first positioning post and the second positioning post through the engaging portions, thereby achieving a detachable connection between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion and the grille clip.

[0009] Furthermore, at least two of the fastening portions are a through-hole and a notch, which are respectively fastened to the first positioning post and the second positioning post. When the through-hole is fastened to the first positioning post, the grille buckle can be rotated to fasten the notch to the second positioning post.

[0010] Furthermore, the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly also includes a rotating shaft; at least one of the air outlet grilles has a first rotating portion along its width direction at its edge, and the first rotating portion has a first rotating through hole; the adjacent air outlet grille has a second rotating portion along its width direction at its edge, and the second rotating portion has a second rotating through hole; the first rotating portion and the second rotating portion are staggered and located on the same straight line, and the rotating shaft passes through the first rotating through hole and the second rotating through hole. The first rotating portion and the second rotating portion are located on the same straight line, and the rotating shaft passes through the first rotating through hole and the second rotating through hole, so that the two air outlet grilles are rotatably connected by the rotating shaft.

[0011] This utility model also provides a clothes drying rack with a folding grille, including a main body housing and the aforementioned clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly. The main body housing is provided with a mounting groove, and the air outlet grille of the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly is detachably installed in the mounting groove.

[0012] In the clothes drying rack with folding grille provided by this utility model, the air outlet grille is detachably installed in the mounting groove, so that the main body housing and the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly are slidably connected, which facilitates disassembly and assembly.

[0013] Furthermore, the main housing includes a base plate, opposing side plates, opposing end covers, and a mounting plate. The base plate, side plates, and end covers together form a receiving cavity for the main housing. The end covers are located at both ends of the mounting plate. The mounting plate, side plates, and end covers together form a mounting groove, which communicates with the receiving cavity. The clothes dryer air outlet grille assembly is detachably mounted in the mounting groove. The mounting groove formed by the mounting plate, side plates, and end covers allows the clothes dryer air outlet grille assembly to be slidably mounted in the mounting groove or disassembled by removing the end covers.

[0014] Furthermore, the end caps are located at both ends of the mounting plate, and the end caps are detachably connected to the mounting plate. When it is necessary to install or remove the air outlet grille, remove the end caps to expose the mounting groove, and slide the air outlet grille into the mounting groove, or remove the air outlet grille.

[0015] Furthermore, a first horizontal guide groove and a second horizontal guide groove are respectively arranged opposite each other within the mounting groove, and the two sides of the air outlet grille are respectively engaged with the first horizontal guide groove and the second horizontal guide groove. The two sides of the air outlet grille are respectively engaged with the first horizontal guide groove and the second horizontal guide groove to achieve sliding installation.

[0016] Furthermore, the clothes drying rack with folding grilles also includes a fan and a drying assembly. The fan is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the drying assembly is disposed within the receiving cavity and located between the fan and the folding grilles. The fan's placement within the receiving cavity and the drying assembly's placement within the receiving cavity and located between the fan and the folding grilles allows the air generated by the fan to be heated and then blown out through the folding grilles.

[0017] To better understand and implement this invention, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of the air outlet grille assembly of the clothes drying rack in Example 1.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet grille assembly of the clothes drying rack in Example 1.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the air outlet grille in Example 1.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the grid buckle structure of Example 1.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clothes drying rack with folding grilles in Example 2.

[0023] Figure 6 This is an internal schematic diagram of the clothes drying rack with folding grilles in Example 2.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a front view of the clothes drying rack with folding grilles in Embodiment 2.

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction.

[0026] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Enlarged view of point B in the middle.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting plate in Example 2.

[0028] Figure 11 This is a partial structural diagram of the side plate of Embodiment 2. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit its scope. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the structures.

[0030] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., used in the specification and claims are only for the purpose of distinguishing the description of the same technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated, nor necessarily the order of description or chronological sequence. Where appropriate, the terms are interchangeable. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature.

[0031] Similarly, the terms "fixed" and "connected" are used in the specification and claims and should not be construed as limited to a direct connection. Therefore, the expression "device A is connected to device B" should not be limited to device A being directly connected to device B in a device or system; it means that there is a path between device A and device B, which can be a path that includes other devices or tools.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] This embodiment describes an air outlet grille assembly for a clothes drying rack. Figure 1 This is a connection diagram of the air outlet grille assembly of a clothes drying rack. Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the air outlet grille assembly of a clothes drying rack. Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the air vent grille; please refer to it. Figure 1-3 The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly includes at least two air outlet grilles 1, which are used to slide and engage with the mounting groove 86 of the clothes drying rack main housing 8; two adjacent air outlet grilles 1 are respectively provided with a first connecting part 2 and a second connecting part 3 at both ends in the length direction, and the two air outlet grilles 1 can be detachably connected to each other through the first connecting part 2 and the second connecting part 3.

[0034] The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly provided in this embodiment has a first connecting part 2 and a second connecting part 3 respectively provided at both ends of the air outlet grille 1 along its length. The two air outlet grilles 1 can be detachably connected through the first connecting part 2 and the second connecting part 3, which can accommodate air outlets of different lengths and is easy to disassemble and assemble for cleaning, replacement or transportation. The air outlet grille 1 includes sliding snap-fit ​​parts extending along its length and located on both sides. The sliding snap-fit ​​parts are used to slide and snap into the mounting groove 86 of the clothes drying rack main body housing 8, which facilitates detachable installation on the clothes drying rack main body housing and allows for sliding connection between the air outlet grilles and the clothes drying rack main body housing. The air outlet grilles 1 in the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly provided in this embodiment are detachably connected, which is convenient for replacement or transportation, and they can be slidably installed on the clothes drying rack main body housing 8, making disassembly and assembly simple.

[0035] Please see Figure 1-3 In this embodiment, the first connecting part 2 includes a grille clip 21 and a first positioning post 22; the second connecting part 3 includes a second positioning post 31; the first positioning post 22 and the second positioning post 31 are respectively fastened to the grille clip 21. The first positioning post 22 and the second positioning post 31 are respectively fastened to the grille clip 21, thereby detachably connecting the two air outlet grilles 1.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the grille clip; please refer to it. Figure 1-4 In this embodiment, the grille buckle 21 is provided with at least two fastening parts 211, and the first positioning post 22 and the second positioning post 31 are respectively fastened to the two fastening parts 211. The grille buckle 21 is fastened to the first positioning post 22 and the second positioning post 31 through the fastening parts 211, so as to realize the detachable connection between the first connecting part 2 and the second connecting part 3 and the grille buckle 21.

[0037] Please see Figure 3-4 In this embodiment, at least two engaging portions 211 are a snap-fit ​​through hole 212 and a snap-fit ​​notch 213, which are respectively engaged with the first positioning post 22 and the second positioning post 31. When the snap-fit ​​through hole 212 is engaged with the first positioning post 22, the grille snap-fit ​​21 can rotate to engage the snap-fit ​​notch 213 with the second positioning post 31.

[0038] Please see Figure 1-3In this embodiment, the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly further includes a rotating shaft; at least one air outlet grille 1 has a first rotating portion 6 along its width direction on its edge, and the first rotating portion 6 has a first rotating through hole 61 passing through it; the edge of the adjacent air outlet grille 1 has a second rotating portion 7 along its width direction, and the second rotating portion 7 has a second rotating through hole 71 passing through it; the first rotating portion 6 and the second rotating portion 7 are staggered and located on the same straight line, and the rotating shaft passes through the first rotating through hole 61 and the second rotating through hole 71. The first rotating portion 6 and the second rotating portion 7 are located on the same straight line, and the rotating shaft passes through the first rotating through hole 61 and the second rotating through hole 71, so that the two air outlet grilles 1 are rotatably connected by the rotating shaft.

[0039] In one embodiment, the number of the first rotating part 6 and the second rotating part 7 is at least two, in order to enhance the connection strength.

[0040] In another embodiment, the edge of the air outlet grille 1 is provided with a hinge along its width direction, and the two ends of the hinge are respectively fixed to the two air outlet grilles 1 by fasteners to achieve 180-degree flip-folding.

[0041] In another embodiment, there are at least three air outlet grilles, and each air outlet grille has a first rotating part 6 and a second rotating part 7 respectively provided at both ends along its length direction. Each pair of air outlet grilles 1 are rotatably connected by the first rotating part 6, the second rotating part 7 and the rotating shaft.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] This embodiment also provides a clothes drying rack with a folding grille. Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of a clothes drying rack with a folding grille. Figure 6 This is an internal diagram of a clothes drying rack with a folding grille. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5-6 The clothes drying rack with folding grille includes a main housing 8 and the aforementioned clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly. The main housing 8 is provided with a mounting groove 86. The two sides of the air outlet grille 1 of the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly are detachably mounted to the mounting groove 86 via sliding snap-fit ​​parts.

[0044] In the clothes drying rack with folding grille provided in this embodiment, the air outlet grille 1 is detachably installed in the mounting groove 86, so that the main unit housing 8 and the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly are slidably connected, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0045] Please see Figure 5-6In this embodiment, the main housing 8 includes a base plate 81, opposing side plates 83, opposing end covers 84, and a mounting plate 85. The base plate 81, side plates 83, and end covers 84 enclose a receiving cavity for the main housing 8. The end covers 84 are located at both ends of the mounting plate 85. The mounting plate 85, side plates 83, and end covers 84 enclose a mounting groove 86, which communicates with the receiving cavity. The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly is detachably mounted in the mounting groove 86. The mounting plate 85, side plates 83, and end covers 84 enclose a mounting groove 86, allowing the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly to be slidably mounted in the mounting groove 86 or disassembled.

[0046] In one embodiment, the main unit housing 8 includes a base plate 81, a surrounding plate, opposing side plates 83, opposing end covers 84, and a mounting plate 85. The base plate 81, the surrounding plate, the side plates 83, and the end covers 84 enclose and form a receiving cavity for the main unit housing 8. The mounting plate 85 is disposed on the surrounding plate and is opposite to the side plates 83. The end covers 84 are located at both ends of the mounting plate 85. In one embodiment, the surrounding plate is a main panel or a light panel.

[0047] In one embodiment, the first connecting part 2 and the second connecting part 3 are disposed on the side of the air outlet grille 1 facing the accommodating cavity, so as to hide the connection structure of the first connecting part 2 and the second connecting part 3.

[0048] In one embodiment, end caps 84 are located at both ends of mounting plate 85, and the end caps 84 are detachably connected to the mounting plate. When it is necessary to install or remove the air outlet grille 1, the end caps 84 are removed to expose the mounting groove 86, and the air outlet grille 1 is slidably installed in the mounting groove 86, or the air outlet grille 1 is removed.

[0049] Figure 7 This is the front view of a clothes drying rack with folding grilles. Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Cross-sectional view along the AA direction. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 Please refer to the enlarged view at point B. Figure 7-9 In this embodiment, a first horizontal guide groove 861 and a second horizontal guide groove 862 are disposed opposite to each other in the mounting groove 86. The two sides of the air outlet grille 1 are respectively engaged with the first horizontal guide groove 861 and the second horizontal guide groove 862 through sliding snap-fit ​​parts. The two sides of the air outlet grille 1 are respectively engaged with the first horizontal guide groove 861 and the second horizontal guide groove 862 through sliding snap-fit ​​parts to achieve sliding installation.

[0050] Figure 10 This is a structural diagram of the mounting plate. Figure 11This is a partial structural diagram of the side plate (see 10-11). One side of the mounting plate 85 has two parallel first horizontal guide strips protruding from it, forming a first horizontal guide groove 861 between them. The side plate 83 facing the mounting plate 85 has two parallel second horizontal guide strips protruding from it, forming a second horizontal guide groove 862 between them. In one embodiment, the mounting plate 85 includes an enclosure portion and a mounting portion. The enclosure portion 851 and the mounting portion 852 are perpendicular to each other. The first horizontal guide groove 861 is disposed on the enclosure portion 851, and the mounting portion 852 is detachably disposed on the base plate 81 to enhance the connection strength.

[0051] In this embodiment, the end cover 84 is detachably connected to the mounting plate. When it is necessary to install or remove the air outlet grille 1, the end cover 84 is removed to expose the mounting groove 86. The air outlet grille 1 is then slidably installed in the mounting groove 86 along the extension direction of the first horizontal guide groove 861 and the second horizontal guide groove 862, or the air outlet grille 1 is removed.

[0052] In another embodiment, the air outlet grille 1 includes sliding snap-fit ​​portions extending along its length and located on both sides. The sliding snap-fit ​​portions protrude from the air outlet grille 1 and can be slidably snap-fitted into the first horizontal guide groove 861 and the second horizontal guide groove 862, respectively.

[0053] Please see Figure 6 In this embodiment, the clothes drying rack with folding grilles also includes a fan and a drying assembly. The fan is disposed within the receiving cavity, and the drying assembly is disposed within the receiving cavity and located between the fan and the folding grilles. The fan's placement within the receiving cavity and the drying assembly's placement within the receiving cavity and located between the fan and the folding grilles allow the air generated by the fan to be heated and then blown out through the folding grilles.

[0054] In this embodiment, the fan is provided with an air outlet channel, and the drying component is located between the fan and the folded grille 1 and in the air outlet channel to heat the air generated by the fan. The air outlet grille 1 is provided with an air outlet, which is connected to the drying component, so that the air generated by the fan can be heated by the drying component and then discharged through the air outlet grille 1.

[0055] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. If any modifications or variations to this utility model do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model, and if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and equivalent technologies of this utility model, then this utility model also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly, characterized in that: Includes at least two air outlet grilles, which are used to slide and engage with the mounting slots of the clothes drying rack main body housing; Two adjacent air outlet grilles are provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part at their two ends along their length, and the two adjacent air outlet grilles can be detachably connected through the first connecting part and the second connecting part.

2. The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connecting part includes a grid buckle and a first positioning post; The second connecting part includes a second positioning post; The first positioning post and the second positioning post are respectively fastened to the grille buckle.

3. The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The grille buckle is provided with at least two fastening parts, and the first positioning post and the second positioning post are respectively fastened to the two fastening parts.

4. The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least two of the fastening parts are a snap-fit ​​through hole and a snap-fit ​​notch, respectively, and the snap-fit ​​through hole and the snap-fit ​​notch are respectively fastened and connected to the first positioning post and the second positioning post.

5. The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: It also includes a rotating shaft; At least one of the air outlet grilles has a first rotating portion along its width direction at its edge, and the first rotating portion has a first rotating through hole through it. The edge of the adjacent air outlet grille is provided with a second rotating part along its width direction, and the second rotating part is provided with a second rotating through hole; The first rotating part and the second rotating part are staggered and located on the same straight line. The rotating shaft passes through the first rotating through hole and the second rotating through hole.

6. A clothes drying rack with a folding grille, characterized in that: The device includes a main housing and a clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly as described in any one of claims 1-5, wherein the main housing is provided with a mounting groove, and the air outlet grille of the clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly is detachably mounted in the mounting groove.

7. The clothes drying rack with folding grille according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main unit housing includes a base plate, oppositely arranged side plates, oppositely arranged end covers and a mounting plate, and the base plate, the side plates and the end covers together form an accommodating cavity for the main unit housing; The end caps are located at both ends of the mounting plate; the mounting plate, the side plate, and the end caps form a mounting groove, which communicates with the receiving cavity; The clothes drying rack air outlet grille assembly is detachably mounted in the mounting slot.

8. The clothes drying rack with folding grille according to claim 7, characterized in that: The end caps are located at both ends of the mounting plate and are detachably connected to the mounting plate.

9. The clothes drying rack with folding grille according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting groove is provided with a first horizontal guide groove and a second horizontal guide groove, and the two sides of the air outlet grille are respectively engaged with the first horizontal guide groove and the second horizontal guide groove.

10. The clothes drying machine with folding grating according to claim 7, characterized in that: a fan and a drying assembly are further included, the fan is arranged in the accommodating cavity, and the drying assembly is arranged in the accommodating cavity and located between the fan and the folding grating.