A self-locking structure of a mother and infant clamp of a clothes drying machine

By designing a self-locking structure for the clothes drying rack's baby clip with a rotatable clamping and positioning part, the problem of existing clothes drying rack baby clips being unable to rotate and be fixed at multiple angles has been solved, realizing multi-angle adjustment and self-locking, and improving the flexibility and stability of drying.

CN224591209UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-04ZHEJIANG HOOEASY SMART TECH
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG HOOEASY SMART TECH
Filing Date
2025-07-18
Publication Date
2026-08-04

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Technical Problem

Most existing clothes drying rack clips for mothers and babies are either fixed or sliding, lacking effective positioning functions. This makes it difficult to fix the angle after rotation, resulting in inconvenience in use, especially in meeting the need for flexible adjustment when drying small pieces of mother and baby clothing.

Method used

A self-locking structure for a clothes drying rack baby clip was designed, including a rotatable clamping part and a positioning part. The protruding structure supported by the elastic structure cooperates with the positioning structure to achieve multi-angle rotation and self-locking. The clamping part is equipped with a positioning structure and an elastic cantilever. The connecting ball cooperates with the connecting groove to achieve multi-angle adjustment and stable fixation of the clip.

Benefits of technology

It features multi-angle adjustment and self-locking for the baby clothes drying clips, making it suitable for more types of clothing and different scenarios, thus improving the flexibility and stability of drying.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of clothes drying machine mother and infant clamp self-locking structures, belong to clothes drying machine relevant field.A kind of clothes drying machine mother and infant clamp self-locking structure, comprising: main drying rod, end portion is provided with auxiliary drying rod, and several horizontal poles are installed and set on auxiliary drying rod;Each of the horizontal pole bottom is provided with several clamping parts, and the clamping part is rotatably set relative to the horizontal pole;Positioning part is set in the horizontal pole, and protruding structure is set on the positioning part, the protruding structure is abutted with the clamping part and is set to position the rotation angle of the clamping part;The scheme is provided with the connecting ball supported by elastic material, and rotatable rotating column, and multiple connecting grooves are set on rotating column top, so angle of flexible rotating clamp can be according to demand, to adapt to different use scenarios and different types of clothes.Elastic cantilever can be automatically pressed into connecting groove by the elastic force of itself to ensure the stability of clamp locking state.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of clothes drying racks, and more specifically, it relates to a self-locking structure for a clothes drying rack with a baby clip. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most baby clothespins on clothes drying racks are fixed, while a few hooks can rotate or move, but they often fail to stay in place after movement, resulting in a poor user experience.

[0003] For example, the utility model patent with publication number "CN218115919U" discloses "a telescopic crossbar structure for a clothes drying rack, including a clothes drying rod body; a clothes drying rod telescopic rod, which is set at both ends of the clothes drying rod body and can be pulled out or retracted; a crossbar body, which is set on the clothes drying rod telescopic rod and is perpendicular to the clothes drying rod telescopic rod; and a crossbar telescopic rod, which is set at both ends of the crossbar body and can be pulled out or retracted. It can be pulled out when needed to increase the amount of clothes that can be dried, and retracted when not needed without affecting the overall appearance of the clothes drying rack."

[0004] The existing technologies described above have the following problems: Most existing clothes drying rack clips for mothers and babies are fixed or sliding, and a few rotatable structures lack effective positioning functions, resulting in the inability to fix the angle after rotation, making them inconvenient to use. This is especially true for small pieces of baby clothing that require flexible adjustment of their drying posture, making it difficult to meet the needs of users. Therefore, a self-locking structure for clothes drying rack clips for mothers and babies that can rotate at multiple angles and lock the angle is provided. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a self-locking structure for a clothes drying rack with a baby clip, which can achieve multi-angle rotation and stable self-locking, and can be used for more types of clothing and usage scenarios.

[0006] This utility model discloses a self-locking structure for a clothes drying rack with a baby clip, comprising:

[0007] The main drying rod has an extendable secondary drying rod at its end, and several crossbars are installed on the secondary drying rod.

[0008] Each of the crossbars has several clamping parts at its bottom, and the clamping parts are rotatable relative to the crossbar; a positioning part is provided inside the crossbar, and a protruding structure is provided on the positioning part, which abuts against the clamping part to position the rotation angle of the clamping part.

[0009] The positioning part is also provided with an elastic structure, which supports the protruding structure.

[0010] The top of the clamping part is provided with multiple positioning structures, and the positions of the multiple positioning structures correspond to multiple rotation angles of the clamping part.

[0011] The protruding structure is detachably coupled with at least one of the positioning structures to fix the rotational position of the clamping part.

[0012] As a further improvement of this utility model, the crossbar is divided into two parts, namely a lower mounting cavity and an upper mounting cavity. The lower mounting cavity is located below the upper mounting cavity and is in communication with the upper mounting cavity. The lower mounting cavity opens downward.

[0013] The positioning part is installed in the upper mounting cavity, and the positioning structure is installed in the lower mounting cavity;

[0014] The clamping part and the positioning part are slidably disposed within the crossbar.

[0015] As a further improvement of this utility model, the communication port between the upper mounting cavity and the lower mounting cavity includes an upper sliding groove, and the opening of the lower mounting cavity includes a lower sliding groove, both of which are configured as elongated groove structures.

[0016] As a further improvement of this utility model, the positioning part includes a fixing block, the fixing block is provided with an insertion hole, and the two sides of the insertion hole are hollowed out with slots.

[0017] The elastic structure includes an elastic cantilever, which is installed in the slot.

[0018] As a further improvement of this utility model, the protruding structure includes connecting balls, which are respectively disposed on each of the elastic cantilever arms;

[0019] The connecting ball passes through the upper sliding groove and extends downward into the lower mounting cavity.

[0020] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clamping part includes a pin, which is inserted into and installed in the socket, and the pin and the socket are rotatable.

[0021] As a further improvement of this utility model, the positioning structure includes a rotating column, and a plurality of connecting grooves are evenly distributed on the top of the rotating column along the circumferential direction, wherein any of the connecting balls is detachably matched with any of the connecting grooves.

[0022] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clamping part further includes a guide column, which is installed below the rotating column and is movably disposed in the sliding groove.

[0023] As a further improvement of this utility model, the clamping part further includes the clamp, which is disposed at the bottom of the guide column. The two shoulders of the clamp are recessed, and the two ends on both sides protrude upward and extend upward.

[0024] As a further improvement of this utility model, clamping blocks are provided at both ends of the clamp, and the clamping blocks extend upward toward the bottom surface of the crossbar, with the top of the clamping blocks abutting against the bottom surface of the crossbar.

[0025] Compared to existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: This solution features a connecting ball supported by an elastic material and a rotatable rotating column, with multiple connecting slots on the top of the rotating column. This allows for flexible rotation of the clip's angle to suit different usage scenarios and types of clothing. Simultaneously, the elastic cantilever automatically presses the connecting ball into the connecting slots using its own elastic force, ensuring the stability of the clip's locked state. This achieves multi-angle adjustment and self-locking fixation of the clip, significantly improving the flexibility and stability of drying baby clothes. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of some components of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of A;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of some components of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of some components of the present invention and its enlarged view;

[0032] Figure 7 for Figure 2 Side view;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the movement state structure of some components of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the motion state structure of some components of this utility model.

[0035] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0036] 11. Main drying rod; 12. Secondary drying rod; 13. Crossbar; 14. Clip; 15. Lower mounting cavity; 16. Upper mounting cavity; 21. Fixing block; 22. Elastic cantilever; 23. Connecting ball; 24. Rotating column; 25. Guide column; 26. Connecting groove; 27. Pin; 28. Clamping block; 29. ​​Empty groove; 30. Insertion hole; 31. Upper sliding groove; 32. Lower sliding groove. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] Specific Implementation Example 1: Please refer to... Figure 1-9 A self-locking structure for a clothes drying rack with a baby clip includes:

[0039] The main drying rod 11 has an extendable secondary drying rod 12 at its end, and several crossbars 13 are installed on the secondary drying rod 12.

[0040] It is understood that the main drying rod 11 is a conventional drying rod structure, with multiple hanging holes at the top for hanging clothes hangers for drying, and secondary drying rods 12 that can be extended on both sides to expand the drying range.

[0041] Depend on Figure 1 It is known that there are two main drying rods 11, and the ends of the two main drying rods 11 are provided with rod seats for connection. The rod seats are also used to cooperate with the main unit of the clothes drying machine to realize the raising and lowering of the main drying rods 11. At the same time, secondary drying rods 12 can be extended from both ends of the two main drying rods 11. A crossbar 13 is connected between the two secondary drying rods 12 on the same side. Multiple crossbars 13 are provided to further expand the drying range.

[0042] Each of the crossbars 13 has several clamping parts at its bottom, and the clamping parts are rotatable relative to the crossbars 13; a positioning part is provided inside the crossbars 13, and a protruding structure is provided on the positioning part, which abuts against the clamping part to position the rotation angle of the clamping part.

[0043] The positioning part is also provided with an elastic structure, which supports the protruding structure.

[0044] The top of the clamping part is provided with multiple positioning structures, and the positions of the multiple positioning structures correspond to multiple rotation angles of the clamping part.

[0045] The protruding structure is detachably coupled with at least one of the positioning structures to fix the rotational position of the clamping part.

[0046] It is understood that each of the aforementioned crossbars 13 has multiple clamping parts at its bottom. These clamping parts are used to clamp or hang small items of clothing (baby clothing). These clamping parts are rotatable relative to the crossbars 13. Therefore, when the clamping part rotates to be parallel to the crossbars 13, it can clamp the clothing; when it rotates to be intersecting with the crossbars 13, it can be used for hanging. The rotation and positioning of the clamping parts are achieved through a protruding structure supported by an elastic structure, which engages and disengages with the positioning structure.

[0047] The crossbar 13 is divided into two parts, namely a lower mounting cavity 15 and an upper mounting cavity 16. The lower mounting cavity 15 is located below the upper mounting cavity 16 and is in communication with the upper mounting cavity 16. The lower mounting cavity 15 opens downward.

[0048] The positioning part is installed in the upper mounting cavity 16, and the positioning structure is installed in the lower mounting cavity 15;

[0049] The clamping part and the positioning part are slidably arranged within the crossbar 13.

[0050] It is understood that the upper mounting cavity 16 is the upper half of the crossbar 13, which can be used for the installation and sliding of the positioning part. Both ends of the lower mounting cavity 15 and the upper mounting cavity 16 are provided through, so multiple positioning parts or clamping parts can be inserted into the upper mounting cavity 16 or the lower mounting cavity 15 at the end for installation.

[0051] The communication port between the upper mounting cavity 16 and the lower mounting cavity 15 includes an upper sliding groove 31, and the opening of the lower mounting cavity 15 includes a lower sliding groove 32. Both the upper sliding groove 31 and the lower sliding groove 32 are provided in the form of elongated grooves.

[0052] It is understood that the lower mounting cavity 15 and the upper mounting cavity 16 are interconnected by a space with a long groove-shaped structure, which is the upper sliding groove 31. The downward opening of the lower mounting cavity 15 is the lower sliding groove 32 with the same size and shape as the upper sliding groove 31, so that the clamping part and the positioning part can slide synchronously in the upper sliding groove 31 and the lower sliding groove 32.

[0053] The positioning part includes a fixing block 21, on which an insertion hole 30 is provided, and slots 29 are hollowed out on both sides of the insertion hole 30; the elastic structure includes an elastic cantilever 22, which is installed in the slots 29.

[0054] It is understood that the aforementioned fixing block 21 is a base mechanism that extends directly into the end of the upper mounting cavity 16 for installation. The fixing block 21 has an insertion hole 30 in the middle for installation and connection with the clamping part. Hollow slots 29 are hollowed out on both sides of the insertion hole 30. One end of the elastic cantilever 22 is installed on the inner wall of the hollow slot 29 away from the insertion hole 30 to form a cantilever beam structure, thereby realizing the elastic deformation of the elastic cantilever 22.

[0055] It needs to be further explained that, such as Figure 4 As shown, the fixing block 21 and the clamp 14 extend into the crossbar 13 at their ends, the fixing block 21 extends into the upper mounting cavity 16, and the rotating column 24 extends into the lower mounting cavity 15 for installation.

[0056] The protruding structure includes a connecting ball 23, which is respectively disposed on each of the elastic cantilever 22; the connecting ball 23 passes through the upper sliding groove 31 and extends downward into the lower mounting cavity 15.

[0057] It is understood that the connecting ball 23 is installed on the elastic cantilever 22 and used in conjunction with the elastic cantilever 22. When the elastic cantilever 22 undergoes elastic deformation, the connecting ball 23 can move up and down in the vertical direction, thereby realizing the movement process of the connecting ball 23 being inserted into or removed from the positioning structure.

[0058] The clamping part includes a pin 27, which is inserted into the socket 30 and is rotatable.

[0059] It is understandable that the aforementioned pin 27 is located at the top of the clamping part and also at the center of the clamping part. The pin 27 is inserted into the insertion hole 30, so the clamping part can rotate relative to the crossbar 13.

[0060] The positioning structure includes a rotating column 24, and a plurality of connecting grooves 26 are evenly distributed on the top of the rotating column 24 along the circumferential direction. Any of the connecting balls 23 can be separably matched with any of the connecting grooves 26.

[0061] It is understood that the aforementioned rotating column 24 has a cylindrical structure, while the multiple connecting grooves 26 are hemispherical recesses. This shape is adapted to the hemispherical protrusion of the connecting ball 23, thereby enabling the connecting ball 23 and the connecting groove 26 to engage and disengage under rotational force.

[0062] It should be further explained that when the connecting ball 23 and the connecting groove 26 are engaged and fixed together, the clamping part is fixed for use. When the clamping part is manually rotated, the connecting ball 23 and the connecting groove 26 will disengage and push the elastic cantilever 22 to deform upwards elastically. By continuing to rotate, the connecting ball 23 will be engaged into the other connecting groove 26, thereby completing the angle change and fixation of the clamping part.

[0063] The clamping part also includes a guide post 25, which is installed below the rotating post 24 and is movably disposed within the sliding groove 32.

[0064] It is understandable that the guide column 25 is the connecting structure between the rotating column 24 and the clamp 14. The guide column 25 is directly inserted into the lower groove 32 and can slide in the lower groove 32. Therefore, in order to facilitate the sliding of the clamp 14, a bearing can also be sleeved on the guide column 25, or there can be a clearance fit between it and the lower groove 32, so as to facilitate the movement and rotation of the clamp 14.

[0065] The clamping part also includes the clamp 14, which is disposed at the bottom of the guide post 25. The two shoulders of the clamp 14 are recessed, and the two ends on both sides protrude upwards.

[0066] The clamp 14 has clamping blocks 28 at both ends. The clamping blocks 28 extend upward toward the bottom surface of the crossbar 13, and the top of the clamping blocks 28 abuts against the bottom surface of the crossbar 13.

[0067] It is understandable that the aforementioned clip 14 is a clip structure. The two shoulders of the clip 14 are sloping down and the two ends are protruding upwards, forming a "W" shape. The sloping part of the two shoulders forms a limiting space on both sides through the upward protrusion, so that the clothes hanger can be hung on it for drying. The upwardly protruding clip block 28 abuts against the bottom surface of the crossbar 13, so that the baby clothes can be clamped and dried.

[0068] It should be noted that the clip 14 is made of plastic, such as PP or ABS, and usually has a certain degree of elasticity, so that baby clothes can be placed between the clip block 28 and the crossbar 13.

[0069] It needs to be further explained that, such as Figure 8 , 9 As shown, the clip 14 can be rotated at an angle, such as parallel to the crossbar 13, at 30 degrees or 90 degrees, and can be flexibly rotated according to the user's needs. When the crossbar 13 and the clip 14 are in an intersecting position, clothes hangers and other items can be hung on the clip 14.

[0070] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this application is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this application can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this application. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this application is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be embraced within this application. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims. Furthermore, it is clear that the word "comprising" does not exclude other units or steps, and the singular does not exclude the plural. Multiple units or devices recited in the apparatus claims may also be implemented by a single unit or device in software or hardware. The terms "first," "second," etc., are used to indicate names and do not indicate any particular order.

Claims

1. A self-locking structure for a clothes drying rack's baby clip, characterized in that, include: The main drying rod (11) has an extendable secondary drying rod (12) at its end, and several crossbars (13) are installed on the secondary drying rod (12). Each of the crossbars (13) has several clamping parts at its bottom, and the clamping parts are rotatably arranged relative to the crossbar (13); a positioning part is provided inside the crossbar (13), and a protruding structure is provided on the positioning part. The protruding structure abuts against the clamping part to position the rotation angle of the clamping part. The positioning part is also provided with an elastic structure, which supports the protruding structure. The top of the clamping part is provided with multiple positioning structures, and the positions of the multiple positioning structures correspond to multiple rotation angles of the clamping part. The protruding structure is detachably coupled with at least one of the positioning structures to fix the rotational position of the clamping part.

2. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbar (13) is divided into two parts, namely a lower mounting cavity (15) and an upper mounting cavity (16). The lower mounting cavity (15) is located below the upper mounting cavity (16) and is connected to the upper mounting cavity (16). The lower mounting cavity (15) opens downward. The positioning part is installed in the upper mounting cavity (16), and the positioning structure is installed in the lower mounting cavity (15); The clamping part and the positioning part are slidably arranged within the crossbar (13).

3. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 2, characterized in that, The communication port between the upper mounting cavity (16) and the lower mounting cavity (15) includes an upper sliding groove (31), and the opening of the lower mounting cavity (15) includes a lower sliding groove (32). Both the upper sliding groove (31) and the lower sliding groove (32) are provided in the form of a long groove.

4. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning part includes a fixing block (21), the fixing block (21) is provided with an insertion hole (30), and the two sides of the insertion hole (30) are hollowed out with slots (29); The elastic structure includes an elastic cantilever (22), which is installed in the slot (29).

5. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 4, characterized in that, The protruding structure includes connecting balls (23), which are respectively disposed on each of the elastic cantilever (22); The connecting ball (23) passes through the upper sliding groove (31) and extends downward into the lower mounting cavity (15).

6. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping part includes a pin (27), which is inserted into the socket (30) and is rotatable.

7. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning structure includes a rotating column (24), and a plurality of connecting grooves (26) are evenly distributed on the top of the rotating column (24) along the circumferential direction. Any of the connecting balls (23) and any of the connecting grooves (26) are detachably matched.

8. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamping part also includes a guide column (25), which is installed below the rotating column (24) and is movably disposed in the sliding groove (32).

9. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 8, characterized in that, The clamping part also includes the clamp (14), which is disposed at the bottom of the guide post (25). The two shoulders of the clamp (14) are recessed, and the two ends of the clamp extend upward.

10. The self-locking structure of the clothes drying rack baby clip according to claim 9, characterized in that, The clamp (14) has clamping blocks (28) at both ends. The clamping blocks (28) extend upward toward the bottom surface of the crossbar (13), and the top of the clamping blocks (28) abuts against the bottom surface of the crossbar (13).