Clothes drying machine

Abstract

This utility model provides a clothes drying rack, including a main housing, a swaying blade assembly, and a drive mechanism. The main housing has an annular air outlet. The swaying blade assembly is disposed at the annular air outlet. The drive mechanism is driven to connect with the swaying blade assembly to drive the swaying blade assembly to cover or expose the annular air outlet. In the clothes drying rack provided by this utility model, the annular air outlet is arranged around the lighting module, serving as an insect repellent near the lighting module. The swaying blade assembly can cover or expose the annular air outlet to ensure normal operation of the drying function or to completely block the annular air outlet when the drying function is turned off, thus achieving a dust prevention effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of clothes drying machine technology, and specifically relates to a clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing clothes dryers with drying functions have several long or round air vents on the bottom or side wall of the main unit to blow heated air onto the clothes. These vents are usually exposed without any shielding, allowing insects and dust to fly in or fall into the main unit directly from the open vents. Over time, these particles accumulate on the surfaces of the air ducts, heaters, and impellers, forming pollutants and excessive bacteria. When the dryer is turned on, these pollutants are blown onto the clothes with the airflow, producing odors, and the excessive bacteria pose a health hazard.

[0003] Existing technologies have attempted to incorporate swivel blades at the air outlet, but these blades require a clearance around their rotation, typically exceeding 2mm in width, allowing insects to freely pass through. In summary, existing clothes drying rack air outlets have significant shortcomings in terms of insect and dust prevention, necessitating a solution that can completely conceal the air outlet. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings and deficiencies in the prior art and provide a clothes drying rack in which the annular air outlet is arranged around the lighting module and plays a role in preventing insects near the lighting module. The swaying blade assembly can cover or expose the annular air outlet so that the drying function can operate normally or completely block the annular air outlet when the drying function is turned off, thereby achieving a dust prevention effect.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A clothes drying rack includes a main housing, a lighting module, a swaying blade assembly, and a drive mechanism; the lighting module is disposed on the main housing; the main housing has an annular air outlet surrounding the lighting module; the swaying blade assembly is disposed at the annular air outlet; the drive mechanism is drivenly connected to the swaying blade assembly to drive the swaying blade assembly to cover or expose the annular air outlet.

[0007] In the clothes drying rack provided by this utility model, the main body housing is provided with an annular air outlet, which is arranged around the lighting module and serves to prevent insects near the lighting module. The annular air outlet helps to increase the air outlet area and air outlet range. The swing blade assembly is arranged at the annular air outlet. By driving the swing blade assembly to move, the annular air outlet can be covered or exposed, thereby avoiding direct exposure of the annular air outlet. When the drying component is not working, the annular air outlet is covered, and when the drying component is working, the annular air outlet is exposed. In the clothes drying rack provided by this utility model, the annular air outlet near the lighting module serves to prevent insects. The swing blade assembly can cover or expose the annular air outlet to ensure normal operation of the drying function or to completely cover the annular air outlet when the drying function is turned off, thus achieving a dust prevention effect.

[0008] Furthermore, when the oscillating blade assembly covers the annular air outlet, the oscillating blade assembly is flush with the surface of the main unit housing. When the oscillating blade assembly covers the annular air outlet under the action of the drive mechanism, the oscillating blade assembly is flush with the surface of the main unit housing to avoid gaps between the oscillating blade assembly and the annular air outlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the annular air outlet is located at the edge of the main unit housing. This location increases the air outlet area.

[0010] Furthermore, the main housing forms an open cavity; the lighting module is disposed at the opening of the cavity, and there is a gap between the lighting module and the side wall of the main housing, forming the annular air outlet. The annular air outlet is formed between the main housing and the lighting module, so that the annular air outlet surrounds the lighting module.

[0011] Furthermore, the oscillating blade assembly includes two opposing first oscillating blades and two opposing second oscillating blades. The first and second oscillating blades are disposed on the main housing, forming a ring and correspondingly positioned at the annular air outlet. The first and second oscillating blades are respectively connected to the drive mechanism. The first and second oscillating blades form a ring that matches the shape of the annular air outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, end covers are provided on both sides of the main housing; each of the first blades and one of the second blades are rotatably connected to the same end cover perpendicularly to each other. The connection of each first blade and one of the second blades to the same end cover facilitates the direct installation of the first and second blades using existing end covers.

[0013] Furthermore, each end cover is provided with a first rotating through hole and a second rotating through hole, the axial directions of the first rotating through hole and the second rotating through hole being perpendicular to each other; the first pivot is provided at both ends of the first pivot, and the first pivot is installed in the first rotating through hole; the second pivot is provided at both ends of the second pivot, and the second pivot is installed in the second rotating through hole. The first pivot is installed on the end cover via the first pivot, and the second pivot is installed on the end cover via the pivot, achieving a mutually perpendicular rotatable connection on the same end cover, reducing the space occupied during installation.

[0014] Furthermore, the surface of the first oscillating blade is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart first airflow guides protruding along its length, the first airflow guides being inclined toward the interior of the main housing; the surface of the second oscillating blade is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart second airflow guides protruding along its length, the second airflow guides being inclined toward the interior of the main housing. The first and second airflow guides are used to guide the airflow of the drying component in the clothes dryer.

[0015] Furthermore, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor and a support rod. The drive motor is disposed within the main housing, and the support rod is disposed within the drive motor and extends and retracts under the drive of the drive motor. The support rod is fixedly connected to the oscillating blade assembly. The extension and retraction of the support rod under the drive of the drive motor drives the oscillating blade assembly to move, thereby driving the oscillating blade assembly to cover or expose the annular air outlet.

[0016] Furthermore, the clothes drying rack also includes a drying mechanism located within the main unit housing. The drying mechanism has an air outlet channel within the main unit housing, which communicates with the annular air outlet. The drive mechanism drives the sway assembly to approach or retract into the air outlet channel to cover or expose the annular air outlet. The air outlet channel communicates with the annular air outlet. When the drying mechanism is not running, the drive mechanism drives the sway assembly to approach the annular air outlet to cover it; when the drying mechanism is operating, the drive mechanism drives the sway assembly to retract into the air outlet channel to expose the annular air outlet.

[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 clothes drying rack in Example 1.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal partial structure of the clothes drying rack in Example 1.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of the image.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the louver assembly covering the annular air outlet in Embodiment 1.

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first and second pendulum blades in Embodiment 1.

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap structure of Example 1.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a partial enlarged view of the end cap of Example 1.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second pendulum blades in Example 1.

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the drying mechanism in Example 1. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] This embodiment provides a clothes drying rack. Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a clothes drying rack. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a portion of the internal structure of a clothes drying rack. Figure 3 yes Figure 2 For a magnified view of the part, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1-3 The clothes drying rack includes a main housing 1, a lighting module 6, a swing blade assembly 2, and a drive mechanism 3; the lighting module 6 is disposed on the main housing 1; the main housing 1 is provided with an annular air outlet 4, which surrounds the lighting module 6; the swing blade assembly 2 is disposed at the annular air outlet 4; the drive mechanism 3 is drivenly connected to the swing blade assembly 2 to drive the swing blade assembly 2 to cover or expose the annular air outlet 4.

[0032] In the clothes drying rack provided in this embodiment, the main housing 1 is provided with an annular air outlet 4, which surrounds the lighting module 6 and serves as a pest control measure near the lighting module 6. The annular air outlet 4 helps to increase the air outlet area and range. The swing blade assembly 2 is located at the annular air outlet 4. The swing blade assembly 2 is driven by the drive section to move, thereby covering or exposing the annular air outlet 4. This avoids direct exposure of the annular air outlet 4, covers the annular air outlet 4 when the drying component is not working, and exposes the annular air outlet 4 when the drying component is working. In the clothes drying rack provided in this embodiment, the annular air outlet 4 near the lighting module 6 serves as a pest control measure. The swing blade assembly 2 can cover or expose the annular air outlet 4 to ensure normal operation of the drying function or to completely cover the annular air outlet 4 when the drying function is turned off, thus achieving a dust prevention effect.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the louver assembly covering the annular air outlet. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 4 In this embodiment, when the oscillating blade assembly 2 covers the annular air outlet 4, the oscillating blade assembly 2 is flush with the surface of the main housing 1. When the oscillating blade assembly 2 covers the annular air outlet 4 under the action of the drive mechanism 3, the oscillating blade assembly 2 is flush with the surface of the main housing 1 to avoid leaving a gap between the oscillating blade assembly 2 and the annular air outlet 4.

[0034] Please see Figure 1-3 In this embodiment, the annular air outlet 4 is located at the edge of the main unit housing 1. The annular air outlet 4 being located at the edge of the main unit housing 1 helps to increase the air outlet area and air outlet range.

[0035] Please see Figure 1-4 The main housing 1 forms an open cavity; the lighting module 6 is disposed at the opening of the cavity, and there is a gap between the lighting module 6 and the side wall of the main housing 1, forming an annular air outlet 4. The annular air outlet 4 is formed between the main housing 1 and the lighting module 6, so that the annular air outlet surrounds the lighting module 6.

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the first and second pendulum blades. Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap structure. Figure 7 This is a magnified view of a portion of the end cap. Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the first and second blades. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 , Figure 5-7 The oscillating blade assembly 2 includes two opposing first oscillating blades 21 and two opposing second oscillating blades 22. The first oscillating blades 21 and the second oscillating blades 22 are disposed on the main housing 1, forming a ring, and are correspondingly disposed at the annular air outlet 4. The first oscillating blades 21 and the second oscillating blades 22 are respectively connected to the drive mechanism 3. The first oscillating blades 21 and the second oscillating blades 22 form a ring that matches the shape of the annular air outlet 4.

[0037] Please see Figure 5-8 In this embodiment, end covers 14 are provided on both sides of the main housing 1; each first blade 21 and a second blade 22 are rotatably connected to the same end cover 14 perpendicularly to each other. Each first blade 21 and a second blade 22 are connected to the same end cover 14 so that the first blade 21 and the second blade 22 can be directly installed using the existing end cover 14.

[0038] Please see Figure 5-8 In this embodiment, each end cover 14 is provided with a first rotating through hole 141 and a second rotating through hole 142, and the axial directions of the first rotating through hole 141 and the second rotating through hole 142 are perpendicular to each other. The first swing blade 21 has a first rotating shaft 211 at both ends, which is installed in the first rotating through hole 141. The second swing blade 22 has a second rotating shaft 221 at both ends, which is installed in the second rotating through hole 142. The first swing blade 21 is installed on the end cover 14 via the first rotating shaft 211, and the second swing blade 22 is installed on the end cover 14 via the rotating shaft, achieving a mutually perpendicular rotatable connection on the same end cover 14, reducing the space occupied during installation.

[0039] In one embodiment, the annular air outlet 4 is rectangular, and the first swashplate 21 and the second swashplate 22 have different lengths to adapt to the shape of the annular air outlet 4.

[0040] In this embodiment, the lighting module 6 includes a lamp panel 61 and an enclosure frame 62. The lamp panel 61 is disposed on the main panel, and the enclosure frame 62 surrounds the outer side of the lamp panel 61. When the oscillating blade assembly 2 covers the annular air outlet 4, the oscillating blade assembly 2 is flush with the surface of the lamp panel 61 and / or the enclosure frame 62. The oscillating blade assembly 2 is flush with the surface of the lamp panel 61 to avoid forming a gap between it and the lighting module 6.

[0041] In one embodiment, the main unit housing 1 includes a base plate 11, a main panel, two side plates 13, and two end covers 14. The two side plates 13 and the two end covers 14 are respectively disposed on the base plate 11. The main panel is disposed on the base plate 11, so that the base plate 11, the side plates 13, the two end covers 14, and the main panel enclose a cavity. The lighting module 6 is disposed on the main panel. An annular air outlet 4 is formed between the side plates 13, the two end covers 14, and the main panel. The oscillating blade assembly 2 includes two opposing first oscillating blades 21 and two opposing second oscillating blades 22, which form an annular shape and are correspondingly disposed at the annular air outlet 4. The first oscillating blades 21 and the second oscillating blades 22 are respectively connected to the drive mechanism 3. The annular air outlet 4 is formed between the side plates 13, the two end covers 14, and the main panel, so that the annular air outlet 4 is located at the edge of the main unit housing 1. In one embodiment, the lamp panel 61 is integrally formed with the main panel, and the base plate 11, the side plate 13, the two end covers 14 and the lamp panel 61 together form an accommodating cavity with one side open, and the lamp panel 61 is disposed at the opening of the accommodating cavity.

[0042] In one embodiment, when the drying mechanism 5 stops working and the sway blade assembly 2 covers the annular air outlet 4, the drive mechanism 3 drives the sway blade assembly 2 to be flush with the surface of the main panel so as to completely cover the annular air outlet 4 and avoid leaving a gap between the annular air outlet 4 and the main panel.

[0043] In one embodiment, mounting plates are fixed to both ends of the side plate 13, and mounting holes are provided through the mounting plates; the first swing blade 21 is disposed between the two mounting plates of the side plate 13, and the first rotating shaft 211 passes through the first rotating through hole 141 of the rear end cover 14 of the mounting hole, so as to realize the connection between the first swing blade 21 and the side plate 13 and the end cover 14, thereby enhancing the connection strength.

[0044] In one embodiment, the end cover 14 has a mounting groove on the side facing the main panel, and the second rotating through hole 142 communicates with the mounting groove; the second swing blade 22 is engaged in the mounting groove, and the second rotating shaft 221 passes through the mounting groove to the second rotating through hole 142, thereby enhancing the connection strength between the second rotating shaft 221 and the end cover 14.

[0045] Please see Figure 8 In this embodiment, the surface of the first blade 21 is provided with a plurality of spaced first guide strips 212 protruding along its length, the first guide strips 212 being inclined toward the inside of the main housing 1; the surface of the second blade 22 is provided with a plurality of spaced second guide strips 222 protruding along its length, the second guide strips 222 being inclined toward the inside of the main housing 1. The first guide strips 212 and the second guide strips 222 are used to guide the airflow of the drying component in the clothes dryer.

[0046] In this embodiment, the drive mechanism 3 includes a drive motor 31 and a support rod 32. The drive motor 31 is disposed inside the main housing 1, and the support rod 32 is disposed on the drive motor 31 and moves telescopically under the drive of the drive motor 31. The support rod 32 is fixedly connected to the oscillating blade assembly 2. The support rod 32 extends and retracts under the drive of the drive motor 31 to drive the oscillating blade assembly 2 to move, thereby driving the oscillating blade assembly 2 to cover or expose the annular air outlet 4.

[0047] In one embodiment, the oscillating blade assembly 2 further includes a first torsion spring and a second torsion spring. One end of the first torsion spring is disposed on the first oscillating blade 21, and the other end is disposed on the side plate 13. One end of the second torsion spring is disposed on the second oscillating blade 22, and the other end is disposed on the end cover 14. By respectively disposing of the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring on the first oscillating blade 21 and the second oscillating blade 22, when the first oscillating blade 21 and the second oscillating blade 22 rotate, the torsion spring is twisted to generate a rebound torque. When the drying mechanism 5 is closed, the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring are stretched to generate a rebound torque. When the drying mechanism 5 is opened, the drive motor 31 drives the first oscillating blade 21 and the second oscillating blade 22 to move toward the inside of the main unit housing 1. The rebound torque of the first torsion spring and the second torsion spring assists in driving the first oscillating blade 21 and the second oscillating blade 22 to move toward the inside of the main unit housing 1 to expose the annular air outlet 4.

[0048] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the drying mechanism; please refer to it. Figure 9 In this embodiment, the clothes drying machine also includes a drying mechanism 5, which is located inside the main housing 1. The drying mechanism 5 is provided with an air outlet channel located inside the main housing 1, and the air outlet channel is connected to the annular air outlet 4. The drive mechanism 3 drives the swing blade assembly 2 to approach the annular air outlet 4 or retract into the air outlet channel to cover or expose the annular air outlet 4. The air outlet channel is connected to the annular air outlet 4. When the drying mechanism 5 stops running, the drive mechanism 3 drives the swing blade assembly 2 to approach the annular air outlet 4 to cover the annular air outlet 4; when the drying mechanism 5 is working, the drive mechanism 3 drives the swing blade assembly 2 to retract into the air outlet channel to expose the annular air outlet 4.

[0049] In one embodiment, the enclosure frame 61 of the lighting module 6 is snapped onto the drying mechanism 5 to enhance the connection strength.

[0050] In one embodiment, the side plate 13, the two end covers 14 and the main panel form an annular air outlet 4. The lighting module 6 is disposed on the main panel, so that the annular air outlet 4 surrounds the lighting module 6. When the lighting module 6 is turned on, some mosquitoes will gather near the lighting module 6 based on the phototaxis effect. At this time, the drive mechanism 3 drives the swing blade assembly 2 to expose the annular air outlet 4 to drive away mosquitoes.

[0051] 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, characterized in that: Includes main unit housing, lighting module, louver assembly, and drive mechanism; The lighting module is mounted on the main unit housing; The main unit housing is provided with an annular air outlet, which is arranged around the lighting module; The louver assembly is located at the annular air outlet. The drive mechanism is driven to the blade assembly to drive the blade assembly to cover or expose the annular air outlet.

2. The clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the louver assembly covers the annular air outlet, the louver assembly is flush with the surface of the main unit housing.

3. The clothes drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The annular air outlet is located at the edge of the main unit housing.

4. The clothes drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The main unit housing forms an open cavity; the lighting module is disposed at the opening of the cavity, and there is a gap between the lighting module and the side wall of the main unit housing to form the annular air outlet.

5. The clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The oscillating blade assembly includes two opposing first oscillating blades and two opposing second oscillating blades. The first and second oscillating blades are disposed on the main unit housing and form an annular shape, correspondingly disposed at the annular air outlet. The first and second blades are respectively connected to the drive mechanism.

6. The clothes drying rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: End covers are provided on both sides of the main unit housing; Each of the first blades and one of the second blades are rotatably connected to the same end cover perpendicularly to each other.

7. The clothes drying rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the end caps is provided with a first rotating through hole and a second rotating through hole, and the axial directions of the first rotating through hole and the second rotating through hole are perpendicular to each other; The first blade is provided with a first rotating shaft at both ends, and the first rotating shaft is installed in the first rotating through hole; The second blade has a second rotating shaft at both ends, and the second rotating shaft is installed in the second rotating through hole.

8. The clothes drying rack according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the first blade is provided with a plurality of spaced first guide strips that protrude along its length direction, and the first guide strips are inclined toward the direction of the main body housing. The surface of the second blade is provided with a plurality of second guide strips arranged at intervals along its length, and the second guide strips are inclined toward the direction of the main unit housing.

9. The clothes drying rack according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a drive motor and a support rod. The drive motor is disposed inside the main housing, and the support rod is disposed on the drive motor and moves telescopically under the drive of the drive motor. The support rod is fixedly connected to the swing blade assembly.

10. The clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a drying mechanism, which is located inside the main unit housing. The drying mechanism is provided with an air outlet channel located inside the main unit housing, and the air outlet channel is connected to the annular air outlet. The drive mechanism drives the sway blade assembly to approach the annular air outlet or retract into the air outlet channel to cover or expose the annular air outlet.

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