A drying rod and a clothes drying machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a clothes drying rod and a clothes drying machine. The clothes drying rod includes a main drying rod with multiple first stop structures spaced apart along its length. It also includes at least one secondary drying rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the main drying rod. The secondary drying rod can be switched between an extended state and a retracted state by rotation. In the extended state, the secondary drying rod extends to the outside of the main drying rod to form an extended structure; in the retracted state, the secondary drying rod overlaps with the main drying rod. The secondary drying rod has multiple second stop structures spaced apart along its length. When the secondary drying rod is in the retracted state, the second stop structures correspond to the first stop structures in the thickness direction of the main drying rod, so that clothes hangers can be simultaneously hung on the first and second stop structures. This utility model expands the drying capacity of a clothes drying rod of limited length by setting a rotatable secondary drying rod, and improves the windproof effect of the clothes drying rod by setting the first and second stop structures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of furniture, and in particular to a clothes drying rack and clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] Existing clothes drying racks typically feature extendable drying rods to increase drying space. However, these rods are limited by balcony space, so it's essential to plan the allowable extension dimensions before purchasing to avoid compatibility issues. Furthermore, after a certain number of uses, the rods may bend due to prolonged stress, causing them to jam or even become stuck, affecting reliability. Additionally, extendable drying racks usually use an open hanging system, making it easy for clothes to be blown up and gathered in the wind, resulting in significant light blockage and even clothes hangers being blown off. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a clothes drying rod and a clothes drying machine. By setting a rotatable and switchable secondary drying rod, the drying capacity of a limited length drying rod is expanded, and the windproof effect of the drying rod is improved by setting a first stop structure and a second stop structure.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: a drying rod includes a main drying rod, which is provided with a plurality of first stop structures spaced apart along its length direction. The first stop structures are used to hang clothes hangers and restrict the movement of the clothes hangers along the length direction of the main drying rod. It also includes at least one secondary drying rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the main drying rod. The secondary drying rod can be switched to an unfolded state or a retracted state by rotation. In the unfolded state, the secondary drying rod extends to the outside of the main drying rod to form an extended structure. In the retracted state, the secondary drying rod overlaps with the main drying rod. The secondary drying rod is provided with a plurality of second stop structures spaced apart along its length direction. The second stop structures are used to hang clothes hangers and restrict the movement of the clothes hangers along the length direction of the secondary drying rod. When the secondary drying rod is in the retracted state, the second stop structures and the first stop structures correspond to each other in the thickness direction of the main drying rod, so that the clothes hangers can be hung on the first stop structures and the second stop structures at the same time.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the first stop structure includes a hanging groove or a hanging hole; the second stop structure includes a hanging groove or a hanging hole.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, there are multiple secondary drying rods, which are distributed on the same side or both sides of the main drying rod.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the secondary drying rod is rotatably connected to the main drying rod using a hovering hinge structure, so that the secondary drying rod can be hovered at any angle position relative to the length of the main drying rod.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the main drying rod includes a drying rod body and a hanging rod. The hanging rod is detachably installed on the top of the drying rod body. A plurality of first stop structures are provided on the hanging rod. One end of the secondary drying rod is rotatably connected to the hanging rod.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the hanging rod includes a base connected to the top of the main drying rod body and a protruding plate vertically disposed on the top surface of the base. The protruding plate is provided with a plurality of first stop structures. One end of the auxiliary drying rod is provided with a rotating connecting part. The auxiliary drying rod is located above the base, and its rotating connecting part is rotatably connected to the base. The protruding plate is provided with a relief groove corresponding to the rotating connecting part, so that the auxiliary drying rod and the protruding plate overlap together along the thickness direction of the main drying rod in the folded state.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the main body of the drying rod has a mounting groove that extends along its length and is open at the top, and the base is inserted into the mounting groove from one end of the main body of the drying rod.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the base has slots extending along its length on both sides in its thickness direction, and the two sides of the opening of the mounting slot form locking edges that match the slots, and the locking edges engage with the slots.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, two decorative covers are also included, which are respectively installed at both ends of the main drying rod along its length.

[0013] This utility model also provides a clothes drying rack, including the drying rod of any one of the above.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] 1. This utility model includes at least one secondary drying rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the main drying rod. The secondary drying rod can be switched to an extended or retracted state by rotation. When more drying space is needed, the secondary drying rod can be switched to the extended state to hang clothes hangers or towels, effectively expanding the drying capacity of the limited length of the drying rod. In the non-use state, the secondary drying rod can be switched to the retracted state, thereby reducing the space occupied by the drying rod. This utility model also increases the windproof effect of the drying rod by setting multiple first stop structures on the main drying rod and a second stop structure on the secondary drying rod, preventing clothes from being gathered or blown off. When the secondary drying rod is in the retracted state, the second stop structure corresponds to the first stop structure in the thickness direction of the main drying rod, so that clothes hangers can be hung on both the first and second stop structures simultaneously. This optimizes the space utilization in the height direction of the drying rod, improves the load-bearing capacity of the overall structure, and further enhances the windproof performance through the cooperation of the first and second stop structures.

[0016] 2. The secondary drying rod is rotatably connected to the main drying rod using a suspension hinge structure, allowing the secondary drying rod to be suspended at any angle along the length of the main drying rod. This allows the drying angle of the secondary drying rod to be adjusted according to the amount of clothes being dried and the lighting conditions, thereby increasing the area exposed to sunlight.

[0017] 3. The main drying rack includes the main body of the drying rack and the hanging rod. The hanging rod is detachably installed on the top of the main body of the drying rack. Multiple first stop structures are set on the hanging rod. One end of the secondary drying rack is rotatably connected to the hanging rod. When it is necessary to adjust the configuration and quantity of the first and second stop structures, or when the secondary drying rack and the hanging rod are damaged, the components can be replaced by disassembling the hanging rod, without having to replace the entire drying rack, thereby effectively reducing maintenance costs and improving structural maintenance efficiency.

[0018] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; however, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the drying rack of this utility model (the secondary drying rack is in a folded state);

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clothes hanger of this utility model. Figure 1 (The secondary drying rack is folded up);

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the clothes hanger of this utility model. Figure 2 (The secondary drying rack is in the extended position);

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention when the decorative cover is removed. Figure 1 (The secondary drying rack is folded up);

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Enlarged diagram of point D;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention when the decorative cover is removed. Figure 2 (The secondary drying rack is in the extended position);

[0028] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point E;

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the drying rod; 11. Mounting groove; 12. Edge clip; 13. Clip hole; 14. Material reduction cavity; 15. Reinforcing plate; 2. Hanging rod; 21. Base; 211. Clip groove; 22. Protruding plate; 221. Hanging groove; 222. Relief groove; 3. Secondary drying rod; 31. Hanging hole; 32. Rotating connection part; 4. Decorative cover; 41. Buckle; 5. Clothes hanger. Detailed Implementation

[0030] In this utility model, the use of terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "top," and "bottom" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are used solely for the purpose of describing the utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" refers to two or more. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installed," "equipped with," and "connected" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within 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.

[0032] See attached document Figures 3-6As shown, this utility model discloses a drying rack, including a main drying rack with multiple first stop structures spaced apart along its length direction (i.e., the y-axis direction). These first stop structures are used to hang clothes hangers 5 and restrict their movement along the length direction of the main drying rack. It also includes at least one secondary drying rack 3, one end of which is rotatably connected to the main drying rack. The secondary drying rack 3 can be rotated to either an extended or retracted state. In the extended state, the secondary drying rack 3 extends to the outside of the main drying rack to form an extended structure, and the angle between the secondary drying rack 3 and the main drying rack can be arbitrary. In the retracted state, the secondary drying rack 3 overlaps with the main drying rack. The secondary drying rack 3 has multiple second stop structures spaced apart along its length direction. These second stop structures are used to hang clothes hangers 5 and restrict their movement along the length direction of the secondary drying rack 3. When the secondary drying rack 3 is in the retracted state, the second stop structures correspond to the first stop structures in the thickness direction (i.e., the x-axis direction) of the main drying rack, allowing the clothes hangers 5 to be simultaneously hung on both the first and second stop structures. Specifically, the coordinate direction reference in this embodiment Figure 2 The coordinate axes are shown in the diagram.

[0033] See attached document Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the first stop structure includes a hanging groove 221, and the second stop structure includes a hanging hole 31, but is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first stop structure may include a hanging hole, and the second stop structure may include a hanging groove.

[0034] See attached document Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, there are multiple secondary drying rods 3, distributed on the same side of the main drying rod. Each secondary drying rod 3 has three hanging holes 31, but this is not limited to this. The specific number of hanging holes 31 depends on the number of hanging slots 221 on the corresponding main drying rod for each secondary drying rod 3. In other embodiments, multiple secondary drying rods 3 are distributed on both sides of the main drying rod.

[0035] The secondary drying rod 3 is rotatably connected to the main drying rod via a hovering hinge structure, allowing the secondary drying rod 3 to hover at any angle along the length direction (x-axis) of the main drying rod. This enables adjustment of the drying angle of the secondary drying rod 3 according to the amount of laundry and lighting conditions, increasing the area exposed to sunlight. In this embodiment, the secondary drying rod 3 can rotate within an angle range of 0-90 degrees with the main drying rod along its length direction (x-axis) and can hover within this range, but it is not limited to this; the unfolding angle of the secondary drying rod 3 can be determined as needed. Specifically, the hovering hinge structure is a common component, and its structure will not be described in detail here.

[0036] See attached document Figure 1 , Figure 2As shown, the main drying rack includes a main body 1 and a hanging rod 2. The hanging rod 2 is detachably installed on the top of the main body 1. Multiple first stop structures are provided on the hanging rod 2. One end of the auxiliary drying rod 3 is rotatably connected to the hanging rod 2. When it is necessary to adjust the configuration or quantity of the first and second stop structures, or when the auxiliary drying rod 3 or the hanging rod 2 is damaged, the components can be replaced by disassembling the hanging rod 2, without having to replace the entire drying rack, thereby effectively reducing maintenance costs and improving structural maintenance efficiency. In this embodiment, there are multiple hanging rods 2, which are the same as the number of auxiliary drying rods 3, and the length of each hanging rod 2 is the same as the length of each auxiliary drying rod 3. In other embodiments, there may be only one hanging rod, and the length of the hanging rod is the same as the length of the main body of the drying rack.

[0037] See attached document Figures 7-10 As shown, specifically, the hanging rod 2 includes a base 21 connected to the top of the drying rod body 1 and a protruding plate 22 vertically disposed on the top surface of the base 21. The protruding plate 22 is provided with the aforementioned multiple first stop structures (i.e., multiple hanging grooves 221). One end of the auxiliary drying rod 3 is provided with a rotating connecting part 32. The auxiliary drying rod 3 is located above the base 21, and its rotating connecting part 32 is rotatably connected to the base 21. Specifically, the rotating connecting part 32 and the base 21 are rotatably connected through the aforementioned suspension hinge structure. The protruding plate 22 is provided with a relief groove 222 corresponding to the rotating connecting part 32. Specifically, the relief groove 222 extends along the height direction (i.e., the z-axis direction) of the protruding plate 22 so that the auxiliary drying rod 3 overlaps with the protruding plate 22 along the thickness direction (i.e., the x-axis direction) of the main drying rod in the folded state.

[0038] The main body 1 of the drying rod has a mounting groove 11 that extends along its length (i.e., the y-axis direction) and has an open top. The base 21 is inserted into the mounting groove 11 from one end of the main body 1 of the drying rod. The base 21 has slots 211 extending along its length on both sides in its width direction. The two sides of the opening of the mounting groove 11 form locking edges 12 that match the locking edges 211. The locking edges 12 engage with the locking edges 211.

[0039] See attached document Figure 2 As shown, this utility model also includes two decorative covers 4, which are respectively fastened to both ends of the main drying rod along its length (i.e., the y-axis direction) by snap-fit. Specifically, the upper end of the drying rod body 1 is provided with the aforementioned mounting groove 11, and the lower end is provided with a material-reducing cavity 14 that extends along its length (i.e., the y-axis direction). The material-reducing cavity 14 is provided with a reinforcing plate 15 extending axially. The decorative cover 4 is provided with a snap-fit ​​41, and both ends of the drying rod body 1 are respectively provided with locking holes 13. The snap-fit ​​41 engages with the locking holes 13 from the material-reducing cavity 14, so that the decorative cover 4 covers the material-reducing cavity 14 and the mounting groove 11, making the drying rod more aesthetically pleasing.

[0040] See attached document Figures 3-6As shown, this utility model discloses a drying rack. When more drying space is needed, the secondary drying rack 3 can be switched to an extended state to hang clothes hangers 5 or towels, effectively expanding the drying capacity of the limited length of the drying rack. In the non-use state, the secondary drying rack 3 can be switched to a retracted state, thereby reducing the space occupied by the drying rack. This utility model also increases the windproof effect of the drying rack by setting multiple first stop structures on the main drying rack and a second stop structure on the secondary drying rack 3, preventing clothes from gathering or being blown off. Furthermore, when the secondary drying rack 3 is in the retracted state, the second stop structure corresponds to the first stop structure in the thickness direction of the main drying rack, allowing clothes hangers 5 to be hung on both the first and second stop structures simultaneously. This optimizes the space utilization in the height direction of the drying rack, improves the overall load-bearing capacity, and further enhances the windproof performance through the cooperation of the first and second stop structures.

[0041] This utility model discloses a clothes drying rack, which includes the aforementioned drying rod. For details on the structure and working principle of the drying rod, please refer to the preceding description, which will not be repeated here.

[0042] The present invention relates to a clothes drying rack and clothes drying machine. The parts not described herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies.

[0043] The above embodiments are only used to further illustrate a clothes drying rack and clothes drying machine of the present utility model. However, the present utility model is not limited to the embodiments. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rod, comprising a main drying rod, the main drying rod having a plurality of first stop structures spaced apart along its length, the first stop structures being used to hang clothes hangers and restrict the movement of the clothes hangers along the length of the main drying rod; characterized in that: It also includes at least one secondary drying rod, one end of which is rotatably connected to the main drying rod. The secondary drying rod can be switched to an extended state or a retracted state by rotation. In the extended state, the secondary drying rod extends to the outside of the main drying rod to form an extended structure. In the retracted state, the secondary drying rod overlaps with the main drying rod. The secondary drying rod is provided with a plurality of second stop structures spaced apart along its length. The second stop structures are used to hang clothes hangers and restrict the movement of the clothes hangers along the length of the secondary drying rod. When the secondary drying rod is in the retracted state, the second stop structures correspond to the first stop structures in the thickness direction of the main drying rod, so that the clothes hangers can be hung on the first stop structures and the second stop structures simultaneously.

2. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first stop structure includes a hanging groove or a hanging hole; the second stop structure includes a hanging groove or a hanging hole.

3. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are multiple secondary drying rods, which are distributed on the same side or both sides of the main drying rod.

4. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The secondary drying rod is rotatably connected to the main drying rod by a hovering hinge structure, so that the secondary drying rod can be hovered at any angle position along the length direction of the main drying rod.

5. The drying rack according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The main drying rod includes a drying rod body and a hanging rod. The hanging rod is detachably installed on the top of the drying rod body. The plurality of first stop structures are provided on the hanging rod. One end of the secondary drying rod is rotatably connected to the hanging rod.

6. The drying rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hanging rod includes a base connected to the top of the main drying rod body and a protruding plate vertically arranged on the top surface of the base. The protruding plate is provided with the plurality of first stop structures. One end of the auxiliary drying rod is provided with a rotating connecting part. The auxiliary drying rod is located above the base, and its rotating connecting part is rotatably connected to the base. The protruding plate is provided with a clearance groove corresponding to the rotating connecting part, so that the auxiliary drying rod overlaps with the protruding plate along the thickness direction of the main drying rod in the folded state.

7. The drying rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main body of the drying rod has a mounting groove that runs through its length and has an opening at the top, and the base is inserted into the mounting groove from one end of the main body of the drying rod.

8. The drying rack according to claim 7, characterized in that: The base has slots extending along its length on both sides in its thickness direction, and the two sides of the opening of the mounting slot form locking edges that match the slots, and the locking edges engage with the slots.

9. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes two decorative covers, which are respectively installed at both ends of the main drying rod along its length.

10. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that: Includes the drying rack as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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