A folding clothes hanger and a clothes dryer

Abstract

This utility model discloses a folding clothes hanger and a clothes dryer. The folding clothes hanger includes a Z-shaped folding mechanism and a longitudinal folding mechanism. The Z-shaped folding mechanism includes two first folding components arranged in pairs longitudinally. Each first folding component includes a top support and a bottom support, as well as several upright connecting components. Each upright connecting component is rotatably connected to the top support and the bottom support. The longitudinal folding mechanism includes several second folding components. Each second folding component includes a first longitudinal part and a second longitudinal part. The first ends of the first longitudinal part and the second longitudinal part are movably connected, and the second ends are movably connected to the first folding components respectively. When the folding clothes hanger is in a fully folded state, the top support is in contact with the upright connecting components and the bottom support, and the first longitudinal part is in contact with the second longitudinal part. This achieves folding and storage in both the height and width directions, reducing the volume after folding and storage, and facilitating the transportation, storage, and assembly of the folding clothes hanger and the clothes dryer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of folding clothes hanger technology, and in particular to a folding clothes hanger and a clothes dryer. Background Technology

[0002] Clothes dryers, a common appliance in modern homes, are primarily used for quickly drying clothes in humid, cold weather or for everyday needs. Traditional dryers typically consist of an outer casing containing a heating element, a fan, and a clothes hanging device (hanger). These devices dry clothes by blowing hot air onto the clothes hanging inside the machine. However, traditional dryers are often designed with a fixed structure, making them bulky, difficult to move, and space-consuming, causing inconvenience for users in terms of storage and relocation. Most existing clothes racks can only be disassembled for storage, requiring reassembly for use, which is cumbersome. Some manufacturers have designed solutions where the vertical rods can be compressed together for storage; however, this method only reduces the width of the clothes rack, not the height, and still does not solve the problem of convenient storage. In addition, there are dryers on the market using a Z-shaped folding structure, which aims to solve the problem of traditional dryers not being foldable. However, Z-shaped folding dryers offer limited reduction in size during actual folding and use, failing to meet the growing consumer demand. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model embodiment is to provide a folding clothes hanger and a clothes dryer that can reduce the volume after folding and storage, and facilitate the transportation, storage and assembly of the folding clothes hanger and the clothes dryer.

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a folding clothes hanger, comprising a Z-shaped folding mechanism and a longitudinal folding mechanism. The Z-shaped folding mechanism includes two longitudinally paired first folding components, each first folding component including a top support and a bottom support, and several upright connecting components. Each upright connecting component is rotatably connected to the top support and the bottom support. The longitudinal folding mechanism includes several second folding components, each second folding component including a first longitudinal portion and a second longitudinal portion. The first ends of the first and second longitudinal portions are movably connected, and their second ends are movably connected to the first folding components. When the folding clothes hanger is fully folded, the top support conforms to the upright connecting components and the bottom support, and the first longitudinal portion conforms to the second longitudinal portion.

[0005] In one feasible implementation, each of the upright connectors includes two vertical rods arranged in pairs and a first hinge member. The first hinge member is used to hinge one end of the two vertical rods together, and the corresponding first hinge members on the two first folding assemblies are connected through the corresponding second folding assemblies. The ends of the two vertical rods that are far apart from each other are respectively connected to the top support member and the bottom support member.

[0006] In one feasible implementation, the first hinge component includes: a lower hinge sleeve, an upper hinge sleeve, and a connecting rod sleeve. The upper end of the lower hinge sleeve is hinged to the lower end of the upper hinge sleeve. The connecting rod sleeve is integrally formed with the lower hinge sleeve. The lower hinge sleeve and the upper hinge sleeve are respectively adapted and inserted into the corresponding vertical rod. The connecting rod sleeve is hinged to the corresponding second longitudinal part and the end of the second longitudinal part that is far away from each other.

[0007] In one feasible implementation, the first folding assembly further includes a first corner connector, through which the vertical rod is hinged to the top support and the bottom support.

[0008] In one feasible implementation, the first corner connector includes a horizontal sleeve, a vertical sleeve, and a vertical sleeve. The openings of the horizontal sleeve, the vertical sleeve, and the vertical sleeve are perpendicular to each other. The vertical sleeve and the vertical sleeve are integrally formed. The horizontal sleeve and the vertical sleeve are hinged together. The horizontal sleeve is used to insert a corresponding top support or bottom support. The vertical sleeve is used to insert a corresponding vertical rod. The vertical sleeve is hinged to the corresponding second longitudinal part and the end of the second longitudinal part that are far apart from each other.

[0009] In one feasible implementation, the horizontal sleeve includes a horizontal slot and a bent portion, one end of which is connected to the slot and the other end of which is hinged to the end of the vertical sleeve near the longitudinal sleeve.

[0010] In one feasible implementation, the second folding assembly further includes a second hinge, wherein the first ends of the first longitudinal portion and the second longitudinal portion are hinged to each other via the second hinge, and the second ends of the first longitudinal portion and the second longitudinal portion are respectively hinged to the first hinges of the two first folding assemblies.

[0011] In one feasible implementation, the second hinge has a first slot in the middle, and connecting ears extending outward horizontally are provided on both sides of the first slot. The ends of the first longitudinal portion and the second longitudinal portion that are close to each other are hinged to the connecting ears.

[0012] In one feasible implementation, the folding hanger further includes a positioning rod, which is vertically arranged and whose upper and lower ends are detachably inserted into the first slots of the corresponding second hinge member.

[0013] Accordingly, the present invention also provides a clothes dryer, including any of the folding clothes hangers described above, and further including a main unit and an outer cover. The main unit is disposed in the storage space formed after the support assembly of the folding clothes hanger is unfolded, and the outer cover is fitted over the folding clothes hanger.

[0014] Implementing this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This application provides a folding clothes hanger. By setting a Z-shaped folding mechanism and a longitudinal folding mechanism, when the folding clothes hanger is in a fully folded state, the top support member is attached to the upright connecting member and the bottom support member, and the first longitudinal part is attached to the second longitudinal part, so that the clothes hanger can be folded and stored in both the height direction and the width direction (longitudinal direction), which greatly reduces the volume after folding and storage, and facilitates the transportation, storage and assembly of the folding clothes hanger and the dryer.

[0016] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and do not limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application, and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a clothes dryer shown in some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the first hinge of a folding clothes hanger shown in some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the first corner connector of a folding clothes hanger shown in some embodiments of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the second folding assembly of the folding hanger shown in some embodiments of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the folding clothes hanger in its longitudinal folded state, as shown in some embodiments of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a Z-shaped folding process of a folding hanger shown in some embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the folding clothes hanger in a Z-shaped folding state as shown in some embodiments of this application;

[0025] Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of a fully folded clothes hanger as shown in some embodiments of this application;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a fully folded state of a folding clothes hanger as shown in some embodiments of this application.

[0027] The reference numerals in the figure:

[0028] 100-folding clothes hanger

[0029] 110 - First folding assembly; 111 - Top support; 112 - Bottom support; 113 - Vertical rod; 114 - First hinge; 1141 - Lower hinge sleeve; 1142 - Upper hinge sleeve; 1143 - Connecting rod sleeve; 1144 - First elastic element; 115 - First corner connector; 1151 - Horizontal sleeve; 11511 - Third slot; 11512 - Bending part; 1152 - Vertical sleeve; 1153 - Vertical sleeve; 1154 - Second elastic element.

[0030] 120 - Second folding assembly; 121 - First longitudinal portion; 1211 - Groove; 122 - Second longitudinal portion; 1221 - Groove; 123 - Second hinge; 1231 - First slot; 1232 - Connecting ear; 1233 - Second slot.

[0031] 130-Positioning rod,

[0032] 150 - Mobile components,

[0033] 1000 - Dryer, 200 - Main unit. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 This application provides a folding clothes hanger 100 and a clothes dryer 1000. The folding clothes hanger 100 includes a Z-shaped folding mechanism and a longitudinal folding mechanism. The Z-shaped folding mechanism includes two longitudinally paired first folding components 110. Each first folding component 110 includes a top support 111 and a bottom support 112, and four upright connecting members. Each upright connecting member is rotatably connected to the top support 111 and the bottom support 112. The longitudinal folding mechanism includes six second folding components 120. Each second folding component 120 includes a first longitudinal portion 121 and a second longitudinal portion 122. The first ends of the first longitudinal portions 121 and 122 are movably connected, and their second ends are movably connected to the first folding components 110.

[0040] When the folding hanger 100 is in a fully folded state, the top support 111 is attached to the upright connector and the bottom support 112, and the first longitudinal part 121 is attached to the second longitudinal part 122.

[0041] When the folding hanger 100 is in the unfolded state, a rectangular coordinate system can be established with the vertical direction as the Z-axis, the horizontal direction parallel to the length of the top support member 111 or the bottom support member 112 as the X-axis, and the horizontal direction parallel to the length of the second folding assembly 120 as the Y-axis (or the width direction or longitudinal direction of the folding hanger). Therefore, the horizontal direction mentioned in this application is parallel to the X-axis, the longitudinal direction is parallel to the Y-axis, and the vertical direction is parallel to the Z-axis.

[0042] This application provides a folding hanger 100. By setting a Z-shaped folding mechanism and a longitudinal folding mechanism, when the folding hanger 100 is in a fully folded state, the top support 111 is attached to the upright connector and the bottom support 112, and the first longitudinal part 121 is attached to the second longitudinal part 122, so that the hanger can be folded and stored in both the height direction and the width direction (longitudinal direction), which greatly reduces the volume after folding and storage, and facilitates the transportation, storage and assembly of the folding hanger 100.

[0043] In one feasible implementation, each of the upright connectors includes two paired vertical rods 113 and a first hinge 114. The first hinge 114 is used to hinge one end of the two vertical rods 113, and the corresponding first hinges 114 on the two first folding assemblies 110 are connected through corresponding second folding assemblies 120. The ends of the two vertical rods 113 that are far apart from each other are connected to the top support 111 and the bottom support 112, respectively. The combination of the paired vertical rods 113 and the first hinge 114 enhances the structural stability of the upright connector, making the folding action of the Z-shaped folding mechanism smoother and more synchronized. The hinge design of the first hinge 114 allows the two first folding assemblies 110 to move in tandem, avoiding jamming or deformation caused by uneven force during folding. The separate connection between the vertical rods 113 and the top / bottom support 112 simplifies the manufacturing process and facilitates maintenance or replacement of parts. In this way, the two vertical rods 113 can rotate around the first hinge 114 to achieve Z-shaped folding. Meanwhile, the two vertically corresponding upright connectors or uprights can be pulled closer together during folding via the second folding assembly 120. It should be noted that the vertical rod 113 has the same length as the bottom support 112 and the top support 111. Thus, after Z-shaped folding, the vertical rod 113 can fit snugly against the bottom support 112 and the top support 111, and in the lateral direction, it does not protrude beyond the top support 111 or the bottom support 112, thereby achieving the minimum folded length.

[0044] In one feasible embodiment, each of the upright connectors may include two or more vertical rods 113 connected in sequence, with adjacent vertical rods 113 hinged together by a first hinge member 114. This can further increase the height of the unfolded folding hanger 100, or reduce its folded volume.

[0045] In one feasible implementation, the first hinge member 114 includes: a lower hinge sleeve 1141, an upper hinge sleeve 1142, and a connecting rod sleeve 1143. The upper end of the lower hinge sleeve 1141 is hinged to the lower end of the upper hinge sleeve 1142. The connecting rod sleeve 1143 is integrally formed with the lower hinge sleeve 1141. The lower hinge sleeve 1141 and the upper hinge sleeve 1142 are respectively adapted and inserted into the corresponding vertical rod 113. The connecting rod sleeve 1143 is hinged to the corresponding second longitudinal portion 122 and the ends of the second longitudinal portion 122 that are far apart from each other. The first hinge member 114 also includes a first elastic member 1144, which is used to fix the upper hinge sleeve 1142 and the connecting rod sleeve 1143 or the lower hinge sleeve 1141 in a fixed connection. The integrated design of the lower hinge sleeve 1141 and the upper hinge sleeve 1142 improves the overall strength of the hinge structure and reduces wear caused by friction during folding. The plug-in adapter vertical rod 113 is designed for easy assembly and disassembly, reducing production and maintenance costs. The hinged design of the connecting rod sleeve 1143 and the second folding assembly 120 further optimizes the linkage of longitudinal folding and ensures the coordination of folding actions.

[0046] In one feasible implementation, the first folding assembly 110 further includes a first corner connector 115. The vertical rod 113 is hinged to the top support 111 and the bottom support 112 via the first corner connector 115. By using the first corner connector 115 to achieve the hinge between the vertical rod 113 and the top support 111 and the bottom support 112, the connection strength between the components is enhanced, while also providing greater flexibility for folding and simplifying the folding process.

[0047] In one feasible implementation, the vertical rod 113 is connected to the top support 111 and the bottom support 112 via a simple hinge structure. For example, the portion of the vertical rod 113 that is hinged to the top support 111 or the bottom support 112 has a through hole, and the hinge axis passes through the through hole, allowing the vertical rod 113 and the top support 111 or the bottom support 112 to rotate around the hinge axis.

[0048] In one feasible implementation, the first corner connector 115 includes a horizontal sleeve 1151, a vertical sleeve 1152, and a vertical sleeve 1153. The openings of the horizontal sleeve 1151, the vertical sleeve 1152, and the vertical sleeve 1153 are perpendicular to each other. The vertical sleeve 1152 and the vertical sleeve 1153 are integrally formed. The horizontal sleeve 1151 is hinged to the vertical sleeve 1152. The horizontal sleeve 1151 is used to insert a corresponding top support 111 or a bottom support 112. The vertical sleeve 1153 is used to insert a corresponding vertical rod 113. The vertical sleeve 1152 is hinged to the corresponding second longitudinal portion 122 and the ends of the second longitudinal portion 122 that are far apart from each other. The first corner connector 115 also includes a second elastic element 1154, which is used to connect the horizontal sleeve 1151 and the vertical sleeve 1152. The three-dimensional vertical layout of the horizontal connecting sleeve 1151, the vertical connecting sleeve 1152, and the vertical connecting sleeve 1153 provides multi-directional degrees of freedom for the support member and the vertical rod 113, enabling the folding hanger 100 to achieve both Z-shaped folding and longitudinal folding, ensuring precise coordination of movement in all directions during folding. The integrated design of the vertical connecting sleeve 1152 and the vertical connecting sleeve 1153 enhances the torsional resistance at the connection point, preventing deformation caused by lateral forces during folding. The design of the hinged vertical connecting sleeve 1152 and the second folding assembly 120 further optimizes the linkage efficiency between Z-shaped folding and longitudinal folding. These designs help ensure the robustness and stability of the connections between the components, thereby improving the reliability and service life of the entire folding mechanism.

[0049] In one feasible implementation, the horizontal connecting sleeve 1151 includes a horizontal third slot 11511 and a bent portion 11512. One end of the bent portion 11512 is connected to the third slot 11511, and the other end is hinged to the end of the vertical connecting sleeve 1153 near the longitudinal connecting sleeve 1152. The design of the bent portion 11512 makes the hinge point position between the horizontal connecting sleeve 1151 and the vertical connecting sleeve 1153 more reasonable, reducing the overall volume after folding and improving storage compactness. The combination of the third slot 11511 and the bent portion 11512 ensures connection strength while allowing the top / bottom support 112 to fit against the upright when folded, avoiding space waste caused by protruding parts. The design of the bent portion 11512 increases the flexibility of the connection between the top support 111 or the bottom support 112 and the vertical rod 113, which helps to reduce stress concentration during folding, thereby protecting the structure from damage. Furthermore, the bending part can be arc-shaped, and the bending parts at the four corners of each first folding component 110 can be joined together in pairs after folding, so that the corners of the folding hanger 100 in the final folded state are the bending parts 11512, avoiding the safety hazards caused by the folding angle formed after folding, and also making the structure of the folding hanger 100 very smooth whether folded or unfolded.

[0050] In one feasible implementation, the second folding assembly 120 further includes a second hinge 123. The first ends of the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 are hinged to each other via the second hinge 123. The second ends of the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 are respectively hinged to the first hinges 114 of the two first folding assemblies 110. The second ends of the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 are respectively hinged to the connecting rod sleeve 1143 or the longitudinal connecting sleeve 1152. The hinge method here can be: hinge through holes are correspondingly opened at the second ends of the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122, and the connecting rod sleeve 1143 or the longitudinal connecting sleeve 1152, and the hinge shaft passes through the hinge through hole to achieve the hinge. The introduction of the second hinge 123 makes the connection between the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 more flexible, ensuring the synchronization of the longitudinal folding mechanism. The hinge design distributes the force during longitudinal folding, reduces the load on a single connection point, and improves structural durability. By adding a second hinge 123, the connection between the first longitudinal part 121 and the second longitudinal part 122 is strengthened, while ensuring the stability of the folding hanger 100 in both unfolded and folded states, making it convenient for users to operate.

[0051] In one feasible implementation, the second hinge member 123 has a first slot 1231 in the middle, and connecting ears 1232 extending horizontally outward are respectively provided on both sides of the first slot 1231. The ends of the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 that are close to each other are hinged to the connecting ears 1232. During installation, the connecting ears 1232 on the left and right sides of the first slot 1231 are respectively inserted into the second ends of the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122, and are hinged together by locking screws installed in screw holes, so that the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion can be folded and flipped relative to the first slot 1231. This structure of the second folding assembly 120 allows the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 to be folded or extended relative to the first slot 1231 located in the middle position through the second hinge member 123, thereby allowing the folding hanger 100 with the beam connecting assembly to be folded and folded, and the installation is simple, and it can be folded and folded or extended conveniently and quickly during use. The first slot 1231 is divided into two non-communicating mounting slots by a partition to limit the positioning of the upper and lower positioning rods 130. A second slot 1233 is also provided between the two connecting ears 1232. The opening of the second slot 1233 is in the lateral direction, facing the interior of the storage space formed after the folding hanger 100 is unfolded. The two second slots 1233 on the two opposing second hinge members 123 in the lateral direction can be used to insert hanging rods. The hanging rods facilitate the structural stability of the folding hanger 100 and improve the hanging efficiency of the folding hanger 100. The combination design of the connecting ears 1232 and the first slot 1231 simplifies the assembly process of the second folding assembly 120 and reduces processing difficulty. The outwardly extending connecting ears 1232 increase the lever arm of the hinge point, making the longitudinal folding action more effortless and smooth. The first slot 1231 has horizontally extending connecting ears 1232 on both sides. This design not only enhances the stability of the hinge point but also facilitates the installation and disassembly of the first longitudinal part 121 and the second longitudinal part 122, improving ease of use.

[0052] In one feasible implementation, the structure of the second hinge member 123 may also be other structures that enable the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 to rotate and hinge around the second hinge member 123, which will not be described in detail here.

[0053] In one feasible implementation, the folding hanger 100 further includes a positioning rod 130, which is vertically positioned and detachably inserted at both ends into the first slot 1231 of the corresponding second hinge member 123. The detachable positioning rod 130 provides rigid vertical support in the unfolded state of the hanger, preventing structural collapse due to the weight of the clothing. The plug-in design facilitates quick installation or removal of the positioning rod 130, balancing folding portability with operational stability. The positioning rod 130, detachably inserted into the first slot 1231 of the second hinge member 123, enhances the stability of the folding hanger 100 in the unfolded state, preventing accidental folding and ensuring user safety.

[0054] In one feasible implementation, the first folding assembly 110 further includes a hanging rod. The hanging rod is disposed parallel to the lateral direction on the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 between the top support member 111. Further, the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122 are provided with grooves 1221 for fixing the hanging rod, and both ends of the hanging rod in the length direction can be accommodated in the grooves 1221 on the first longitudinal portion 121 and the second longitudinal portion 122. This increases the hanging space for clothes, while also making the installation and disassembly of the hanging rod simple and convenient for user operation.

[0055] In one feasible implementation, the bottom of the folding hanger 100 is further provided with a movable component 150, which is disposed at both ends of the bottom support 112 along the lateral or longitudinal direction or on the first corner connector 115 of the bottom support 112. The movable component 150 can be a caster wheel. Improved portability: By installing the movable component 150 (such as a caster wheel) on the bottom support 112 or its first corner connector 115, the folding hanger 100 can be moved more easily between different positions. This is particularly useful for users who need to frequently adjust the hanger's position, such as adjusting the hanger's position according to the angle of sunlight when drying clothes. Using caster wheels as the movable component 150 not only allows for forward and backward movement but also easy left and right turns, increasing the flexibility and convenience of the hanger's movement. This allows users to effortlessly push the hanger to the desired position, even in spaces with limited space. For heavier clothing or when the folding hanger 100 itself has a complex structure and is heavy, the movable component 150 can greatly reduce the user's carrying burden. The clothes hanger can be moved without lifting the entire hanger, reducing physical exertion and making it especially suitable for the elderly or those with mobility issues. The addition of the movable component 150 enhances the overall user experience, making the product easier to use and meeting user needs for convenience and ease of use, thus contributing to increased user satisfaction and the product's market competitiveness. The casters are typically designed to adapt to various ground conditions, including smooth surfaces and slightly uneven surfaces, ensuring the stability and mobility of the folding clothes hanger 100 in different environments.

[0056] The folding hanger 100 provided in this embodiment can be folded by first performing a Z-shaped fold using the first folding component 110. This can be understood as folding and compressing the folding hanger 100 in the height direction (vertical direction) Z direction, connecting the four upper and four lower corner connectors (a total of eight) in pairs. Then, by pulling the first longitudinal portion 121 and / or the second longitudinal portion 122 in the length direction (lateral direction) X direction in a direction away from or close to each other, folding and compressing in the width direction (vertical direction) Y direction is achieved, pulling the two first folding components 110 closer together, thereby achieving folding in two dimensions. The folding hanger 100 provided in this embodiment can also be folded by first performing a longitudinal fold and then a Z-shaped fold; the order of the folding dimensions is not limited. Of course, the folding hanger 100 provided in this embodiment can also be folded in a Z-shaped fold using only the first folding component 110, or folded longitudinally using only the second folding component 120, i.e., only performing a single-dimensional fold, offering flexibility and a wide range of applications. Furthermore, it should be noted that... Figure 9This is a schematic diagram of a fully folded state of the folding hanger 100 shown in some embodiments of this application. The fully folded state of the folding hanger 100 provided in this application is not limited to this. The second folding component of the folding hanger 100 provided in this application can be folded laterally towards directions that bring the components closer together, further reducing the length dimension of the folding hanger 100 after it is fully folded. Correspondingly, when the folding hanger 100 provided in this application is unfolded from the folded state, it can be an operation that is the opposite of the aforementioned folding operation, which will not be elaborated here.

[0057] Accordingly, this application also provides a clothes dryer 1000, including any of the aforementioned folding clothes hangers 100, a main unit 200, and an outer cover. The main unit 200 is disposed within the storage space formed by the unfolded support assembly of the folding clothes hanger 100, and the outer cover is fitted over the folding clothes hanger 100. The main unit 200 and the outer cover are detachably installed inside the folding clothes hanger 100, respectively. The main unit 200 is detachably installed at the bottom end of the folding support, and the outer cover is fitted onto the outer surface of the folding support. It is understood that since the focus of this solution is on improving the support assembly of the clothes dryer 1000, and the main unit 200 and outer cover can be directly adopted from existing designs, they will not be described here. Integrating the main unit 200 of the clothes dryer 1000 into the storage space of the folding clothes hanger 100 achieves functional integration of the device and saves user storage space. The linkage design of the clothes dryer 1000 and the folding clothes hanger 100 enhances the user experience and meets the integrated needs of drying and tumble drying clothes.

[0058] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0059] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A folding clothes hanger, characterized in that, The folding hanger includes a Z-shaped folding mechanism and a longitudinal folding mechanism, wherein... The Z-shaped folding mechanism includes two first folding components arranged in pairs longitudinally. Each first folding component includes a top support and a bottom support, as well as a plurality of upright connecting members. Each upright connecting member is rotatably connected to the top support and the bottom support. The longitudinal folding mechanism includes a plurality of second folding components. Each second folding component includes a first longitudinal portion and a second longitudinal portion. The first ends of the first longitudinal portion and the second longitudinal portion are movably connected, and the second ends are movably connected to the first folding component. When the folding hanger is in a fully folded state, the top support is attached to the upright connector and the bottom support, and the first longitudinal part is attached to the second longitudinal part.

2. The folding clothes hanger of claim 1, wherein Each of the upright connectors includes two vertical rods arranged in pairs and a first hinge member. The first hinge member is used to hinge one end of the two vertical rods together, and the corresponding first hinge members on the two first folding assemblies are connected through the corresponding second folding assemblies. The ends of the two vertical rods that are far apart from each other are respectively connected to the top support member and the bottom support member.

3. The folding clothes hanger of claim 2, wherein The first hinge component includes: a lower hinge sleeve, an upper hinge sleeve, and a connecting rod sleeve. The upper end of the lower hinge sleeve is hinged to the lower end of the upper hinge sleeve. The connecting rod sleeve is integrally formed with the lower hinge sleeve. The lower hinge sleeve and the upper hinge sleeve are respectively adapted and inserted into the corresponding vertical rod. The connecting rod sleeve is hinged to the corresponding second longitudinal part and the end of the second longitudinal part that is far away from each other.

4. The folding clothes hanger of claim 2 wherein, The first folding assembly further includes a first corner connector, through which the vertical rod is hinged to the top support and the bottom support.

5. The folding clothes hanger of claim 4 wherein, The first corner connector includes a horizontal sleeve, a vertical sleeve, and a vertical sleeve. The openings of the horizontal sleeve, the vertical sleeve, and the vertical sleeve are perpendicular to each other. The vertical sleeve and the vertical sleeve are integrally formed. The horizontal sleeve and the vertical sleeve are hinged. The horizontal sleeve is used to insert the corresponding top support or bottom support. The vertical sleeve is used to insert the corresponding vertical rod. The vertical sleeve is hinged to the corresponding second longitudinal part and the end of the second longitudinal part that is far away from each other.

6. The folding clothes hanger of claim 5, wherein The horizontal connecting sleeve includes a horizontal slot and a bent portion. One end of the bent portion is connected to the slot, and the other end is hinged to the end of the vertical connecting sleeve near the longitudinal connecting sleeve.

7. The folding clothes hanger of claim 2 wherein, The second folding assembly further includes a second hinge member, wherein the first ends of the first longitudinal portion and the second longitudinal portion are hinged to each other via the second hinge member, and the second ends of the first longitudinal portion and the second longitudinal portion are respectively hinged to the first hinge members of the two first folding assemblies.

8. The folding clothes hanger of claim 7, wherein The second hinge has a first slot in the middle, and connecting ears extending outward horizontally are provided on both sides of the first slot. The ends of the first longitudinal portion and the second longitudinal portion that are close to each other are hinged to the connecting ears.

9. The folding clothes hanger of claim 8, wherein The folding hanger also includes a positioning rod, which is vertically arranged and whose upper and lower ends can be detachably inserted into the first slot of the corresponding second hinge member.

10. A clothes dryer characterized by comprising: The folding clothes hanger as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising a main body and a cover, the main body being arranged in a receiving space formed when the support assembly of the folding clothes hanger is unfolded, and the cover being arranged on the folding clothes hanger.

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