Clothes drying machine controller and electric clothes drying machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a clothes drying rack controller and an electric clothes drying rack, belonging to the technical field of clothes drying racks. The clothes drying rack controller of this utility model includes a housing and a control circuit module disposed within the housing. One end of the housing extends to a wiring portion, which has an open upper power connection groove. A wire clamping seat is detachably disposed within the power connection groove, and a wire clamping channel for clamping the power cord is provided between the wire clamping seat and the wiring portion. This utility model also discloses an electric clothes drying rack. This utility model features an open upper power connection groove in the wiring portion of the controller to accommodate the power cord and the wire clamping seat. The wire clamping seat and the wiring portion clamp the power cord, improving the tensile strength of the clothes drying rack controller wiring position, ensuring the stability and reliability of the controller wiring, and improving electrical safety. Furthermore, the recessed wiring in the power connection groove results in a compact structure and convenient wiring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a controller for controlling the operation of a clothes drying rack, and more specifically, to a clothes drying rack controller and an electric clothes drying rack. Background Technology

[0002] An electric clothes drying rack is an intelligent home appliance that uses an electric motor to control the raising and lowering of the drying rod assembly. It mainly consists of the drying rod assembly and a main unit that drives the raising and lowering of the drying rod. In addition to the raising and lowering drive mechanism, the main unit usually also integrates functions such as lighting.

[0003] The controller is the main control unit of the electric clothes drying rack. Installed inside the main unit, it allows for remote or voice control of various functions, such as starting and stopping the clothesline's raising and lowering motion, and switching the lights on and off. The controller integrates both low-voltage and high-voltage components. The electric clothes drying rack is primarily powered by the controller connected to the power cord. Electrical safety is paramount for household appliances. Most existing clothes drying rack controllers lack a secure power cord. During installation, movement of the main unit can easily pull on the power cord, leading to poor wiring and potentially serious safety hazards. The main unit also requires grounding. Currently, existing clothes drying racks typically place the grounding point directly on the metal casing of the main unit. Many installers may overlook this due to unfamiliarity with the grounding location, also posing a potential electrical safety risk. Furthermore, existing clothes drying rack controllers are often large, occupying significant space within the main unit, which hinders a compact design for the main unit. Summary of the Invention

[0004] 1. Technical problem to be solved by the utility model

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned shortcomings of existing clothes drying rack controllers and provide a clothes drying rack controller and an electric clothes drying rack. The technical solution of this utility model is to provide an open power connection groove at the top of the wiring part of the controller to accommodate the power cord and the wire clamp. The wire clamp and the wiring part are used to clamp the power cord, which improves the tensile strength of the wiring position of the clothes drying rack controller, ensures the stability and reliability of the controller wiring, and improves electrical safety. In addition, the wiring is recessed in the power connection groove, which makes the structure compact and the wiring convenient.

[0006] 2. Technical Solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0008] This utility model discloses a clothes drying rack controller, including a housing and a control circuit module disposed within the housing. One end of the housing extends to a wiring portion, which has an open power connection slot at the top. A wire clamping seat is detachably disposed within the power connection slot, and a wire clamping channel for clamping the power cord is provided between the wire clamping seat and the wiring portion.

[0009] Furthermore, the control circuit module is integrated on a circuit board, one end of which extends into a power connection slot and is equipped with a terminal block. One end of the power cord is connected to a plug that connects to the terminal block.

[0010] Furthermore, the plug and the terminal block are connected by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, the plug also has a grounding lead, a grounding plate connected to the grounding lead, a grounding positioning groove at the upper end of the connector, the grounding plate being located in the grounding positioning groove and fixedly connected to the main body housing of the clothes dryer by screws.

[0012] Furthermore, the lower part of the wire clamp has a wire clamping part, which is connected to the bottom of the power connection slot by screws. The upper part of the wire clamp has a ground wire cover covering the top of the plug. The ground positioning slot is located on the side close to the ground wire cover, and the ground wire cover also has a grounding mark.

[0013] Furthermore, the bottom of the power connection slot has a first wire pressing groove, and the bottom of the wire pressing part has a second wire pressing groove, the first wire pressing groove and the second wire pressing groove forming the aforementioned wire pressing channel.

[0014] Furthermore, the housing includes a base and a top cover fixedly mounted on the base, the wiring portion is integrally formed on the top cover, and one end of the base has an extension extending toward the wiring portion.

[0015] Furthermore, both the base and the top cover are elongated structures, and the low-voltage module in the control circuit module is integrated at the end furthest from the wiring section.

[0016] Furthermore, the base is provided with a connecting ear at the end away from the wiring part.

[0017] This utility model discloses an electric clothes drying rack, which includes a main unit and a drying rod assembly connected to the main unit. The main unit is equipped with the aforementioned clothes drying rack controller, and the top of the main unit has a cable outlet hole corresponding to the position of the power connection slot.

[0018] 3. Beneficial effects

[0019] Compared with existing known technologies, the technical solution provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] (1) A clothes drying rack controller of the present invention includes a housing and a control circuit module disposed in the housing. One end of the housing extends to a wiring part. The wiring part has an open power connection groove at the top. A wire clamping seat is detachably provided in the power connection groove. A wire clamping channel for clamping the power cord is provided between the wire clamping seat and the wiring part. By providing an open power connection groove at the top of the wiring part of the controller to accommodate the power cord and the wire clamping seat, and by using the wire clamping seat and the wiring part to clamp the power cord, the tensile strength of the wiring position of the clothes drying rack controller is improved, ensuring the stability and reliability of the controller wiring and improving electrical safety. Furthermore, the wiring is recessed in the power connection groove, resulting in a compact structure and convenient wiring.

[0021] (2) A clothes drying rack controller of the present invention has its control circuit module integrated on a circuit board. One end of the circuit board extends into the power connection slot and is equipped with a terminal block. One end of the power cord is connected to a plug that connects to the terminal block. The wiring is simple and convenient, and the electrical connection is reliable. The plug and the terminal block are connected by a snap-fit, which makes the connection reliable and not easy to loosen.

[0022] (3) A clothes drying machine controller of this utility model has a grounding lead on its plug, a grounding plate connected to the grounding lead, a grounding positioning groove at the upper end of the wiring part, the grounding plate located in the grounding positioning groove, and fixedly connected to the main body shell of the clothes drying machine by screws, which facilitates the grounding of the main body and improves the electrical safety.

[0023] (4) A clothes drying machine controller of the present invention has a wire pressing part at the lower part of the wire pressing base. The wire pressing part is connected to the bottom of the power connection groove by screws. The upper part of the wire pressing base has a ground wire cover covering the plug. The ground positioning groove is located on the side close to the ground wire cover. The ground wire cover also has a grounding mark. The wire pressing base can protect the power connection position and prevent the wiring position from being exposed. At the same time, the grounding mark can intuitively indicate the grounding position and remind the grounding during installation, ensuring that the main unit is well grounded.

[0024] (5) A clothes drying rack controller of the present invention has a first wire pressing groove at the bottom of the power connection slot and a second wire pressing groove at the bottom of the wire pressing part. The first wire pressing groove and the second wire pressing groove form the above-mentioned wire pressing channel. The first wire pressing groove and the second wire pressing groove can increase the contact surface with the power cord, which can increase the pressing force and improve the fixing firmness of the power cord.

[0025] (6) A clothes drying rack controller of the present invention includes a base and an upper cover fixedly installed on the base. The wiring part is integrally formed on the upper cover. One end of the base has an extension part extending toward the wiring part, which facilitates the manufacture and assembly of the controller.

[0026] (7) The clothes drying rack controller of this utility model has a long strip structure for both the base and the top cover. The structure is compact and the installation space is small, which is conducive to the compact design of the main unit. The low voltage module in the control circuit module is integrated at the end away from the wiring part, which can separate the high and low voltage and further improve the circuit safety.

[0027] (8) A clothes drying rack controller of the present invention has a connecting ear at the end of its base away from the wiring part, which can facilitate the installation and fixing of the controller;

[0028] (9) An electric clothes drying machine of the present invention has the above-mentioned clothes drying machine controller installed in the main unit. The top of the main unit has a wire outlet hole corresponding to the position of the power connection slot, which makes the wiring operation of the main unit of the electric clothes drying machine simpler and more convenient, and improves the safety of the electric clothes drying machine. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a clothes drying rack controller according to the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a clothes drying rack controller according to this utility model from another angle;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of a clothes drying rack controller according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure inside the power connection slot in a clothes drying rack controller according to the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the pressure wire holder in a clothes drying rack controller according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the wire clamp in a clothes drying rack controller according to this utility model from another angle;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the power wiring structure in a clothes drying rack controller according to the present invention.

[0036] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0037] 1. Base; 1-1. Connecting ear; 1-2. Extension; 2. Top cover; 2-1. Wiring part; 2-2. Power connection slot; 2-2a. First wire clamping slot; 2-3. Grounding positioning slot; 3. Wire clamping base; 3-1. Wire clamping part; 3-1a. Second wire clamping slot; 3-2. Ground wire clamping cover; 4. Low voltage module; 5. Circuit board; 5-1. Wiring terminal; 6. Power cord; 6-1. Plug; 7. Grounding plate. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To further understand the content of this utility model, a detailed description of this utility model will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0039] [Example]

[0040] Combination Figures 1 to 4 as well as Figure 7 As shown, a clothes drying rack controller according to this embodiment includes a housing and a control circuit module disposed within the housing. One end of the housing extends a wiring portion 2-1, which has an open upper power connection groove 2-2. A wire clamping seat 3 is detachably disposed within the power connection groove 2-2. A wire clamping channel for clamping the power cord 6 is provided between the wire clamping seat 3 and the wiring portion 2-1. By providing an open upper power connection groove 2-2 in the wiring portion 2-1 of the controller to accommodate the power cord 6 and the wire clamping seat 3, and by using the wire clamping seat 3 and the wiring portion 2-1 to clamp the power cord 6, the tensile strength of the clothes drying rack controller wiring position is improved, ensuring the stability and reliability of the controller wiring and improving electrical safety. Furthermore, the recessed wiring in the power connection groove 2-2 results in a compact structure and convenient wiring.

[0041] In this embodiment, the control circuit module described above is existing technology. The difference is that the control circuit module is integrated on the circuit board 5 (e.g., Figure 3 As shown), one end of the circuit board 5 extends into the power connection slot 2-2 and is equipped with a terminal block 5-1. One end of the power cord 6 is connected to a plug 6-1 that connects to the terminal block 5-1. This design offers advantages such as simple and convenient wiring and reliable electrical connection. Further, as... Figure 7 As shown, the plug 6-1 and the terminal 5-1 are preferably connected by a snap-fit. After the plug 6-1 and the terminal 5-1 are plugged in, the snap-fit ​​is used to prevent them from coming loose, ensuring a reliable connection that is not easily loosened. When pulling out the plug 6-1, press the pressing part at the end of the snap-fit ​​on the plug end to separate the snap-fit ​​and then pull out the plug 6-1.

[0042] Reference Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the plug 6-1 also has a grounding lead, and a grounding piece 7 is connected to the grounding lead. The upper end of the wiring part 2-1 has a grounding positioning groove 2-3, and the grounding piece 7 is located in the grounding positioning groove 2-3 and is fixedly connected to the main body shell of the clothes dryer by screws. Since the grounding piece 7 is connected to the plug 6-1, it is easy to notice the grounding piece 7 during installation, which can avoid the problem of installers forgetting to ground; the grounding positioning groove 2-3 can fix the position of the grounding piece 7, and at the same time, it can be directly connected to the main body shell of the clothes dryer by screws to achieve grounding, further improving electrical safety.

[0043] like Figures 3 to 7As shown, the lower part of the wire clamping base 3 has a wire clamping part 3-1, which is connected to the bottom of the power connection slot 2-2 by screws. The upper part of the wire clamping base 3 has a ground wire cover 3-2 covering the plug 6-1. The grounding positioning slot 2-3 is located on the side near the ground wire cover 3-2, and the ground wire cover 3-2 also has a grounding mark. This wire clamping base 3 can protect the power connection position, preventing the wiring position from being exposed. At the same time, the grounding mark can intuitively indicate the grounding position and remind you to ground during installation, ensuring that the host is properly grounded. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the aforementioned wire clamping part 3-1 is an integral structure. To facilitate the clamping and securing of the power cord, combined with... Figure 4 As shown, the bottom of the power connection slot 2-2 has a first wire clamping groove 2-2a, and the bottom of the wire clamping part 3-1 has a second wire clamping groove 3-1a. The first wire clamping groove 2-2a and the second wire clamping groove 3-1a form the aforementioned wire clamping channel. The power cord 6 is positioned within the power connection slot 2-2. Figure 7 In the 90° bend shown, when the power cord 6 is under tension, the direction of the tension is basically perpendicular to the wire pressing part 3-1, which makes the power cord 6 less prone to loosening. Furthermore, the first wire pressing groove 2-2a and the second wire pressing groove 3-1a can increase the contact surface with the power cord 6, thereby increasing the clamping force and improving the fixation of the power cord.

[0044] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a clothes drying rack controller according to this embodiment includes a housing comprising a base 1 and a top cover 2 fixedly mounted on the base 1. A wiring portion 2-1 is integrally formed on the top cover 2. One end of the base 1 has an extension portion 1-2 extending towards the wiring portion 2-1. The extension portion 1-2 is located at the bottom of the wiring portion 2-1, and the circuit board 5 also extends to the bottom of the wiring portion 2-1, thereby placing the wiring terminal 5-1 within the power connection slot 2-2. This housing structure facilitates the manufacture and assembly of the controller. Furthermore, both the base 1 and the top cover 2 are elongated structures, resulting in a compact structure and minimal installation space, which is beneficial for the compact design of the main unit. The low-voltage module 4 in the control circuit module is integrated at the end furthest from the wiring portion 2-1, allowing for high and low voltage separation and further improving circuit safety. Additionally, a connecting ear 1-1 is provided at the end of the base 1 furthest from the wiring portion 2-1, facilitating the installation and fixation of the controller.

[0045] This embodiment also relates to an electric clothes drying rack. The electric clothes drying rack includes a main unit and a drying rod assembly connected to the main unit. The aforementioned clothes drying rack controller is installed inside the main unit. The top of the main unit has a cable outlet corresponding to the position of the power connection slot 2-2, making the wiring operation of the electric clothes drying rack main unit simpler and more convenient, and improving the safety of using the electric clothes drying rack. The clothes drying rack controller can be used to control the drying rod lifting drive mechanism and the lighting assembly. Similar to the prior art, the drying rod lifting drive mechanism is a wire rope winding mechanism, with the wire rope leading out internally connected to the drying rod assembly. The clothes drying rack controller sends control commands to the drying rod lifting drive mechanism to control the start and stop positions of the drying rod's lifting and moving movement. The clothes drying rack controller also controls the on / off switch of the lighting assembly at the bottom of the main unit.

[0046] The other structures and working principles of electric clothes drying racks are similar to existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0047] This utility model discloses a clothes drying rack controller and an electric clothes drying rack. The controller's wiring section features an open-topped power connection slot to accommodate the power cord and wire clamp. The wire clamp and wiring section clamp the power cord, improving the tensile strength of the controller's wiring position, ensuring wiring stability and reliability, and enhancing electrical safety. Furthermore, the recessed wiring in the power connection slot results in a compact structure and convenient wiring. The electric clothes drying rack using this controller offers simpler and more convenient wiring operations, further improving the safety of the electric clothes drying rack.

[0048] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above illustratively. This description is not restrictive, and the figures shown are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. Therefore, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rack controller, comprising a housing and a control circuit module disposed within the housing, characterized in that: One end of the housing extends to a wiring portion (2-1), the wiring portion (2-1) has an open power connection groove (2-2) at the top, a wire clamping seat (3) is detachably provided in the power connection groove (2-2), and a wire clamping channel for clamping the power cord (6) is provided between the wire clamping seat (3) and the wiring portion (2-1).

2. The clothes drying rack controller according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control circuit module is integrated on the circuit board (5). One end of the circuit board (5) extends into the power connection slot (2-2) and is equipped with a terminal block (5-1). One end of the power cord (6) is connected to a plug (6-1) that is connected to the terminal block (5-1).

3. The clothes drying rack controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug (6-1) and the terminal block (5-1) are connected by a snap-fit.

4. The clothes drying rack controller according to claim 2, characterized in that: The plug (6-1) also has a grounding lead, and a grounding plate (7) is connected to the grounding lead. The upper end of the wiring part (2-1) has a grounding positioning groove (2-3). The grounding plate (7) is located in the grounding positioning groove (2-3) and is fixedly connected to the main body shell of the clothes dryer by screws.

5. The clothes drying rack controller according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower part of the wire clamp (3) has a wire clamping part (3-1), which is connected to the bottom of the power connection groove (2-2) by screws. The upper part of the wire clamp (3) has a ground wire cover (3-2) covering the upper part of the plug (6-1). The ground positioning groove (2-3) is located on the side close to the ground wire cover (3-2). The ground wire cover (3-2) also has a grounding mark.

6. The clothes drying rack controller according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the power connection slot (2-2) has a first wire pressing groove (2-2a), and the bottom of the wire pressing part (3-1) has a second wire pressing groove (3-1a). The first wire pressing groove (2-2a) and the second wire pressing groove (3-1a) together form the above-mentioned wire pressing channel.

7. The clothes drying rack controller according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The housing includes a base (1) and a top cover (2) fixedly mounted on the base (1). The wiring part (2-1) is integrally formed on the top cover (2). One end of the base (1) has an extension (1-2) extending toward the wiring part (2-1).

8. The clothes drying rack controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: Both the base (1) and the top cover (2) are elongated structures, and the low-voltage module (4) in the control circuit module is integrated at the end away from the wiring part (2-1).

9. The clothes drying rack controller according to claim 7, characterized in that: The base (1) is also provided with a connecting ear (1-1) at the end away from the wiring part (2-1).

10. An electric clothes drying rack, comprising a main unit and a drying rod assembly connected to the main unit, characterized in that: The main unit is equipped with a clothes drying rack controller as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, and the top of the main unit has a cable outlet hole corresponding to the position of the power connection slot (2-2).

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