Airing device and clothes dryer

Abstract

The application discloses a drying device and a clothes airing machine, which comprises a storage box, a folding rod assembly and a small drying rod. The storage box is used for being installed on a clothes airing frame. The folding rod assembly is foldably connected to the storage box. The small drying rod is connected with the folding rod assembly. In the folded state of the folding rod assembly, the folding rod assembly and the small drying rod are stored in the storage box. In the unfolded state of the folding rod assembly, the folding rod assembly is downwardly hung relative to the storage box, and the small drying rod is hung below the storage box through the folding rod assembly. When a user dries or collects a small amount of small clothes, the user does not need to wait for the clothes airing machine to complete the whole falling process, but can directly operate when the small drying rod is at a low position, so that the drying efficiency of the clothes is improved. Since the clothes airing machine does not need to be frequently lifted and lowered to dry or collect the small clothes, the use frequency of the whole lifting system of the clothes airing machine is reduced, and the mechanical loss of the equipment is reduced. When the small drying rod is not used, the small drying rod and the folding rod assembly can be folded and stored in the storage box, so that the whole clothes airing machine has a simple appearance.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of clothes drying equipment, and more particularly to a clothes drying device and clothes drying machine. Background Technology

[0002] In modern homes, clothes drying racks have become a common garment drying device due to their convenience. Some clothes drying racks on the market today have added small horizontal bars for hanging small items of clothing (such as underwear, socks, handkerchiefs, etc.) to meet users' needs. However, these existing horizontal bars are usually rigidly connected to the main structure of the clothes drying rack, and their height can only be adjusted through the overall lifting system. This means that regardless of the quantity of clothing, users must wait for the clothes drying rack to complete its entire lowering process when hanging or collecting clothes, which often takes tens of seconds, significantly extending the drying cycle. For example, even when a user only needs to hang a pair of socks, they still need to activate the lifting program and wait for the clothes drying rack to descend to the appropriate height before the drying can be completed. Furthermore, frequent raising and lowering of the clothes drying rack increases mechanical wear and tear on the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a drying device and clothes drying machine that can solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: On the one hand, a drying device is provided, comprising: Storage box for mounting on a clothes rack; A folding rod assembly that can be folded and connected to the storage box; The small drying rack is connected to the folding rod assembly; In the folded state, the folding rod assembly and the small drying rod are stored in the storage box; in the unfolded state, the folding rod assembly hangs downward relative to the storage box, suspending the small drying rod below the storage box.

[0005] Optionally, two sets of folding rod assemblies are symmetrically arranged, and the two sets of folding rod assemblies are respectively connected to both ends of the storage box, and the two ends of the small drying rod are respectively connected to the two sets of folding rod assemblies.

[0006] Optionally, multiple small drying rods are provided, and in the unfolded state, the multiple small drying rods are distributed vertically at intervals.

[0007] Optionally, the folding rod assembly includes a plurality of first folding rods and a plurality of second folding rods connected alternately. During the folding process, the first folding rods rotate in a first rotation direction to fold, and the second folding rods rotate in a second rotation direction to fold, such that in the folded state, the first folding rods and the second folding rods are stacked parallel to each other vertically.

[0008] Optionally, the folding rod assembly includes multiple sets of connected folding rod units, each set of folding rod units including a first folding rod and a second folding rod; wherein, the first folding rod is provided with a receiving groove arranged along its own length direction, and in the folded state, the second folding rod in the same set of folding rod units is housed in the receiving groove of the first folding rod.

[0009] Optionally, the folding rod assembly includes multiple sets of connected folding rod units. Each set of folding rod units includes a first folding rod, a second folding rod, and an adapter that are hinged sequentially. The adapter is also hinged to the first folding rod of the next adjacent set of folding rod units, so that in the folded state, each set of folding rod units can be stacked vertically in parallel.

[0010] Optionally, the end of the small drying rod is connected to the adapter, so that in the folded state, the small drying rod and the folding rod unit are stacked parallel to each other; in the unfolded state, the small drying rod and the folding rod unit are perpendicular to each other.

[0011] Optionally, the small drying rod is provided with a recycling trough, in which a rotatable clip is installed; the clip can be rotated downwards relative to the small drying rod or stored in the recycling trough.

[0012] Optionally, both ends of the small drying rod are rotatably connected to the folding rod assembly. When the recycling slot is facing down, the clip rotates downward and unfolds under the action of gravity. When the recycling slot is facing up, the clip rotates and is stored in the recycling slot under the action of gravity.

[0013] Optionally, the folding rod assembly or the small drying rod is provided with a locking element. In the folded state, the locking element cooperates with the storage box to lock the folding rod assembly and the small drying rod inside the storage box.

[0014] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, including the aforementioned drying device.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: When the drying device provided by this utility model is applied to a clothes drying rack, with the folding rod assembly unfolded, users can operate directly when drying or collecting small items of clothing without waiting for the clothes drying rack to complete the entire lowering process. This greatly saves time and improves the efficiency of drying clothes. Since there is no need to frequently raise and lower the clothes drying rack to dry or collect small items of clothing, the number of times the overall lifting system of the clothes drying rack is used is reduced, mechanical wear of the equipment is reduced, and the service life of the clothes drying rack is extended. When the small drying rod is not in use, it and the folding rod assembly can be folded and stored in a storage box, keeping the entire clothes drying rack in a simple appearance, not occupying extra space, and also facilitating the overall storage and management of the clothes drying rack. Specifically, due to the recyclable design of the small drying rod and the folding rod assembly, when the clothes rack needs to be completely retracted, the user can simply fold the drying device and then raise the clothes rack to the fully retracted position. At this time, the retracted small drying rod and the folding rod assembly are hidden, not occupying extra space, and not affecting the overall aesthetics of the clothes drying rack. When recycling the clothes rack, the drying device in this solution does not need to be removed from the clothes rack, making it convenient to use, improving the user experience of the clothes dryer, and making the function of the clothes dryer more user-friendly. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drying device described in the embodiment of this application in its unfolded state; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the drying device described in the embodiment of this application in a folded state; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the structure shown; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the folding rod assembly and the small drying rod in the folded state according to the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the folding rod assembly described in the embodiment of this application in the folded state; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the structure shown; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the folding rod assembly described in the embodiment of this application in its unfolded state; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the small drying rack described in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] In the picture: 1. Storage box; 2. Folding rod assembly; 20. Folding rod unit; 21. First folding rod; 211. Receiving slot; 22. Second folding rod; 23. Adapter; 24. Hinge support; 3. Small drying rod; 31. Recycling slot; 4. Clip; 5. Locking element. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the technical problems solved by this application, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application are further described in detail below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0021] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0022] In modern homes, clothes drying racks have become a common garment drying device due to their convenience. Some clothes drying racks on the market today have added small horizontal bars for hanging small items of clothing (such as underwear, socks, handkerchiefs, etc.) to meet users' needs. However, these existing horizontal bars are usually rigidly connected to the main structure of the clothes drying rack, and their height can only be adjusted through the overall lifting system. This means that regardless of the quantity of clothing, users must wait for the clothes drying rack to complete its entire lowering process when hanging or collecting clothes, which often takes tens of seconds, significantly extending the drying cycle. For example, even when a user only needs to hang a pair of socks, they still need to activate the lifting program and wait for the clothes drying rack to descend to the appropriate height before the drying can be completed. Furthermore, frequent raising and lowering of the clothes drying rack increases mechanical wear and tear on the equipment.

[0023] To overcome the above technical problems, refer to Figures 1-4 This application provides a clothes drying device, including a storage box 1, a folding rod assembly 2, and a small drying rod 3. When in use, the storage box 1 is fixed to the clothes rack. When in use, the height of the small drying rod 3 can be changed by using the folding and unfolding function of the folding rod assembly 2, so that users can retract or unfold the small drying rod 3 according to their needs.

[0024] In the specific structure of the drying device in this embodiment, the storage box 1 is used to be installed on the clothes rack; the folding rod assembly 2 can be folded and connected to the storage box 1; the small drying rod 3 is connected to the folding rod assembly 2. In the folded state, the folding rod assembly 2 and the small drying rod 3 are stored in the storage box 1; in the unfolded state, the folding rod assembly 2 hangs downward relative to the storage box 1, and the small drying rod 3 is suspended below the storage box 1 by the folding rod assembly 2.

[0025] The storage box 1 serves as the mounting base for the entire drying device, used to secure it to the clothes rack. It provides storage space for the folding rod assembly 2 and the small drying rod 3. When the small drying rod 3 is not in use, both the folding rod assembly 2 and the small drying rod 3 can be completely stored inside, keeping the entire clothes drying rack neat and tidy without taking up extra space. In application, it can be installed in a suitable position on the clothes rack according to needs. For example, it can be installed anywhere between two drying rods, in conjunction with the lower guide rail of the telescopic bracket, between the ends of two drying rods, or parallel to one of the drying rods. The storage box 1 has a downward-facing storage slot structure, in which the folding rod assembly 2 and the small drying rod 3 are stored when the device is folded.

[0026] The folding rod assembly 2, foldably connected to the storage box 1, is a key component for adjusting the height of the small drying rod 3. In its folded state, it can be completely stored inside the storage box 1; in its unfolded state, it hangs downwards relative to the storage box 1, suspending the small drying rod 3 below it. This folding and unfolding design allows the small drying rod 3 to be flexibly adjusted to the user's needs. The folding rod assembly 2 is foldable, and its folding and unfolding actions are achieved through a specific mechanical structure, such as a hinge connection. When the small drying rod 3 is needed, the folding rod assembly 2 is unfolded, extending downwards relative to the storage box 1 to bring the small drying rod 3 to the appropriate height. When not in use, the folding rod assembly 2 is folded towards the storage box 1, allowing both the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod assembly 2 to be stored together inside the storage box 1. When the folding rod assembly 2 is unfolded, the small drying rod 3 is suspended below the storage box 1, allowing users to conveniently dry small items of clothing such as underwear, socks, and handkerchiefs.

[0027] When the height-adjustable drying rod of this embodiment is applied to a clothes drying rack, the storage box 1 is fixed to the clothes rack. During use, the user can pull the small drying rod 3 down to a lower position, so that even after the clothes rack is raised, the small drying rod 3 remains at a height that the user can directly access. At this point, the user can easily and immediately remove small amounts of clothing without waiting for the clothes rack to lower. When the clothes drying rack is not in use, the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod assembly 2 can be folded and stored in the storage box 1. Then, the clothes rack can be raised to the fully retracted position, where the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod assembly 2 are hidden. Normally, the unfolded small drying rod 3 is in a horizontal position.

[0028] It is understood that the main use case of the small drying rack 3 in this embodiment is to provide the function of conveniently drying a small amount of clothing. When the amount of clothing to be dried is relatively large, the entire clothes rack can be lowered, the user hangs the clothes on the clothes rack, and then the clothes rack is raised, so that the clothes hanging on the clothes rack are raised to a higher position with better light and ventilation; after the clothes rack is raised, the small drying rack 3 can still be kept at a low drying height that is easy for the user to directly reach, making it convenient for the user to conveniently dry a small amount of clothing. For example, when the user only needs to dry a pair of socks, he can directly hang the socks on the small drying rack 3 without activating the lifting program of the clothes drying machine to lower the entire clothes rack.

[0029] In summary, based on the drying device provided in this embodiment, when applied to a clothes drying rack, with the folding rod assembly 2 unfolded, users can operate the drying rack directly when the small drying rod 3 is in a lower position without waiting for the drying rack to complete the entire lowering process, greatly saving time and improving the efficiency of drying clothes. Since there is no need to frequently raise and lower the drying rack to dry or retrieve small items of clothing, the number of times the overall lifting system of the drying rack is used is reduced, lowering the mechanical wear of the equipment and extending the service life of the drying rack. When the small drying rod 3 is not in use, it and the folding rod assembly 2 can be folded and stored in the storage box 1, maintaining a simple appearance for the entire drying rack, not occupying extra space, and also facilitating the overall storage and management of the drying rack. Specifically, due to the recyclable design of the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod assembly 2, when the clothes rack needs to be completely retracted, users can simply fold up the drying device and then raise the clothes rack to the fully retracted position. At this time, the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod assembly 2 are both hidden, taking up no extra space and not affecting the overall aesthetics of the clothes dryer. In other words, the drying device does not need to be removed from the clothes rack when retracting it, making it convenient to use, improving the user experience, and making the clothes dryer more user-friendly.

[0030] In one embodiment, two sets of folding rod assemblies 2 are symmetrically arranged, and the two sets of folding rod assemblies 2 are respectively connected to the two ends of the storage box 1, and the two ends of the small drying rod 3 are respectively connected to the two sets of folding rod assemblies 2.

[0031] In this embodiment, two sets of folding rod assemblies 2 are symmetrically arranged, and the two ends of the small drying rod 3 are respectively connected to these two sets of folding rod assemblies 2. This structure forms a relatively stable and balanced frame system. The two sets of folding rod assemblies 2 are symmetrically distributed on both sides of the storage box 1, like two symmetrical support arms, providing stable support for the small drying rod 3. The small drying rod 3 is horizontally connected between the two sets of folding rod assemblies 2, forming a planar structure for hanging clothes. The overall structure is similar to a simple cantilever clothes rack, but the foldable nature of the folding rod assemblies 2 achieves flexibility in use and storage.

[0032] In this embodiment, the symmetrically arranged two sets of folding rod assemblies 2 provide more stable support for the small drying rod 3. Compared to a single set of folding rod assemblies 2, the dual-set design effectively distributes the weight of the small drying rod 3 and the clothes, reducing swaying and tilting caused by uneven force, making the drying process more stable, especially suitable for hanging some heavier or easily slippery clothes. The two sets of folding rod assemblies 2 work together to increase the load-bearing capacity of the entire drying device. More or heavier clothes can be hung without overloading and causing damage to the folding rod assemblies 2 or deformation of the small drying rod 3, meeting the diverse drying needs of users.

[0033] In one embodiment, multiple small drying rods 3 are provided, and in the unfolded state, the multiple small drying rods 3 are distributed vertically at intervals.

[0034] In this embodiment, in the unfolded state, multiple small drying rods 3 are arranged vertically at intervals, maintaining a certain vertical distance from each other. This layout ensures that each small drying rod 3 has relatively independent space, avoiding mutual interference when drying clothes. The folding rod assembly 2 needs to be designed accordingly based on the layout of the multiple small drying rods 3 to ensure that it can support multiple small drying rods 3 simultaneously. Specifically, multiple connection points can be set on the folding rod assembly 2, which are connected to different small drying rods 3 respectively, to achieve the overall folding and unfolding function.

[0035] In this embodiment, the multiple small drying rods 3 are spaced vertically when unfolded, greatly increasing the number of clothes that can be dried. Users can simultaneously dry different small items of clothing, such as underwear, socks, and handkerchiefs, on multiple small drying rods 3, meeting the need to dry a large number of clothes at once and improving drying efficiency. This structure of multiple small drying rods 3, spaced vertically, makes full use of vertical space, increasing the drying area within a limited horizontal area. Compared to drying with a single horizontal rod, this design provides more drying space without increasing the floor space of the clothes dryer. For balconies or indoor drying areas with limited space, this design of multiple small drying rods 3 can effectively solve the problem of insufficient space, making drying more efficient.

[0036] Optionally, 2 to 4 small drying rods 3 can be set (the specific number can be adjusted according to the height of the storage box 1 and user needs). Each small drying rod 3 has the same length and the diameter is adapted to the load-bearing capacity of the folding rod assembly 2.

[0037] For example, there are two small drying rods 3. When unfolded, the distance between the upper small drying rod 3 and the storage box 1 is 80~100cm; the distance between the lower small drying rod 3 and the storage box 1 is 120~140cm.

[0038] In one embodiment, the folding rod assembly 2 includes a plurality of first folding rods 21 and a plurality of second folding rods 22 connected in an alternating manner. During the folding process, the first folding rods 21 rotate in a first rotation direction to fold, and the second folding rods 22 rotate in a second rotation direction to fold, such that in the folded state, the first folding rods 21 and the second folding rods 22 are stacked parallel to each other vertically.

[0039] Reference Figure 2The folding rod assembly 2 is composed of several first folding rods 21 and several second folding rods 22 connected alternately. The number of first folding rods 21 and second folding rods 22 is usually equal or differs by one, with the specific number determined according to the height requirements of the small drying rod 3. For example, to achieve a larger height adjustment range for the small drying rod 3, three first folding rods 21 and three second folding rods 22 can be alternately connected to form a six-section folding structure. Adjacent first folding rods 21 and second folding rods 22 are connected by hinges or rotating shafts, allowing for flexible rotation at the connection point and positioning within a specific angle range, preventing excessive rotation during folding or unfolding that could lead to structural instability. Simultaneously, the first folding rod 21 at its head is hinged to the storage box 1. For example, a hinge support 24 is fixedly installed inside the storage box 1, and the end of the first folding rod 21 is hinged to this hinge support 24. The first folding rods 21 and second folding rods 22 can be of the same length to ensure neat stacking after folding; alternatively, they can be designed with different lengths according to actual needs, allowing for more precise height control of the small drying rod 3 through alternating lengths. In addition, both can have rectangular or circular cross-sectional shapes to ensure structural strength while reducing frictional resistance during folding.

[0040] Combination Figure 6 When folding, the first folding rod 21 rotates in the first rotation direction (such as clockwise), and the second folding rod 22 rotates in the second rotation direction (such as counterclockwise). The reverse rotation allows adjacent folding rods to move closer to each other instead of colliding, eliminating structural interference during folding. The rotation trajectories of adjacent folding rods do not intersect, avoiding jamming or getting stuck. In the end, all the first folding rods 21 and the second folding rods 22 will be stacked parallel to each other, forming a flat structure with a thickness equivalent to the stacking of multiple rods, rather than the loose strips of traditional folding. This greatly compresses the storage space, and the whole structure is finally shrunk to the most compact state, making it easy to put into the storage box 1.

[0041] When the user pulls down the small drying rod 3, the first and second folding rods 22 unfold synchronously in opposite directions of their respective rotation, gradually changing from a stacked state to a straight state. After unfolding, the interlocking structure forms a stable support link, providing sufficient load-bearing capacity for the small drying rod 3. In practical applications, the number of folding rods can be adjusted according to the required unfolded length. The more rods there are, the longer the small drying rod 3 can hang down after unfolding, which can adapt to the needs of users of different heights or balconies with different heights.

[0042] In this embodiment, the parallel stacking configuration results in a thinner folded component, allowing it to easily fit into storage box 1. This prevents the storage box 1 from protruding or becoming impossible to hide due to the excessive size of the folding rod, maintaining the overall aesthetics of the clothes dryer. For example, a six-section folding rod assembly 2, which might traditionally fold in one direction and result in a long strip, can be stacked to a height no more than six times the thickness of a single rod after reverse rotation folding. This significantly reduces the length or height after storage, making storage box 1 more compact and suitable for small balconies or limited drying spaces. The interference-free reverse rotation design makes the folding and unfolding process smoother, allowing users to operate with one hand without pulling or adjusting the angle, making it easier to use.

[0043] In one embodiment, combined with Figure 7 and Figure 8 The folding rod assembly 2 includes multiple sets of connected folding rod units 20. Each set of folding rod units 20 includes a first folding rod 21 and a second folding rod 22. The first folding rod 21 is provided with a receiving groove 211 arranged along its own length direction. In the folded state, the second folding rod 22 belonging to the same set of folding rod units 20 is housed in the receiving groove 211 of the first folding rod 21.

[0044] The first folding rod 21 has a receiving groove 211 along its length, meaning its cross-section perpendicular to its length is U-shaped. This U-shaped structure not only provides space for the second folding rod 22 but also enhances its bending resistance from a mechanical perspective. The flanges on both sides act as reinforcing ribs, improving structural stability. In the folded state, the second folding rod 22 is housed in the receiving groove 211 of the first folding rod 21, either fully embedded or partially. When folding is required, the second folding rod 22 rotates around the connection point towards the first folding rod 21, ultimately settling into the receiving groove 211. Because the U-shaped structure of the first folding rod 21 provides a defined storage space, the second folding rod 22 can accurately enter the receiving groove 211, achieving a compact fold.

[0045] In this embodiment, the U-shaped cross-sectional structure of the first folding rod 21 has high bending stiffness. When bearing the weight of the small drying rod 3 and clothes, the flanges on both sides of the U-shaped structure can effectively resist bending moment, reduce the deformation of the first folding rod 21, and improve the load-bearing capacity of the entire folding rod assembly 2. This structural design makes the folding rod assembly 2 more stable in the unfolded state. When folded, the second folding rod 22 is stored in the receiving groove 211 of the first folding rod 21, which greatly reduces the volume of the folding rod assembly 2 after folding. This improved solution can store the device in a smaller space when not in use, which is beneficial to reducing the overall size of the storage box 1.

[0046] In addition, the two parallel sidewalls of the first folding rod 21 can also be directly used as hinge points to connect the second folding rod 22. That is, the pivot at the end of the second folding rod 22 can be directly connected to the two parallel sidewalls of the first folding rod 21. In this way, the first folding rod 21 and the second folding rod 22 can be connected with a 180° rotation angle. In the unfolded state, the first folding rod 21 and the second folding rod 22 are in a straight state (with an included angle of 180°). In the folded state, the first folding rod 21 and the second folding rod 22 are stacked in parallel (with an included angle of 0°).

[0047] In one embodiment, the folding rod assembly 2 includes multiple sets of connected folding rod units 20. Each set of folding rod units 20 includes a first folding rod 21, a second folding rod 22, and an adapter 23 that are hinged in sequence. The adapter 23 is also hinged to the first folding rod 21 of the next adjacent set of folding rod units 20, so that in the folded state, each set of folding rod units 20 can be stacked vertically in parallel.

[0048] The folding rod assembly 2 consists of multiple interconnected folding rod units 20. Each folding rod unit 20 includes a first folding rod 21, a second folding rod 22, and an adapter 23 that are hinged sequentially. This sequential hinged arrangement forms a chain-like connection structure, allowing the rods within each unit to rotate relative to each other. The adapter 23 serves as a connection and transition between the two sets of folding rod units 20 and is a key component for the entire folding rod assembly 2 to achieve the coordinated folding and unfolding of multiple units. The adapter 23 adopts a block-shaped or short rod-shaped structure, with hinge holes at both ends. One end is hinged to the end of the second folding rod 22 away from the first folding rod 21, and the other end is hinged to the end of the first folding rod 21 of the next adjacent unit.

[0049] Specifically, during the folding process, the adapter 23 acts as the rotation center, and the first folding rod 21 and the second folding rod 22 rotate around the adapter 23 in specific directions, gradually approaching each other. In the folded state, the adapter 23 is vertically connected to the ends of the first folding rod 21 and the second folding rod 22. This vertical connection allows the first folding rod 21 and the second folding rod 22 to be stacked together in a parallel manner. That is, due to the connecting effect of the adapter 23, each group of folding rod units 20 can be arranged vertically and horizontally in a predetermined manner during folding, thereby achieving a compact stacking of the entire folding rod assembly 2. When it is necessary to unfold the folding rod assembly 2, a force in the opposite direction is applied to the folding rods, causing the first folding rod 21 and the second folding rod 22 to rotate in opposite directions around the adapter 23. As the rotation proceeds, each group of folding rod units 20 gradually unfolds, providing support for the small drying rod 3.

[0050] In this embodiment, the folding rod units 20 can be stacked parallel to each other in the folded state, greatly reducing the volume of the folding rod assembly 2. The design of the first folding rod 21 and the second folding rod 22 rotating relative to the adapter 23 makes the folding and unfolding process smoother, allowing users to easily complete the folding and unfolding actions.

[0051] In one embodiment, combined with Figures 2-5 The end of the small drying rod 3 is connected to the adapter 23, so that in the folded state, the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod unit 20 are stacked parallel to each other; in the unfolded state, the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod unit 20 are perpendicular to each other.

[0052] Both ends of the small drying rod 3 are connected to the adapter 23 of the folding rod unit 20. The adapter 23 is used to connect the small drying rod 3, and its width is the same as the diameter or width of the small drying rod 3. The height is designed according to the stacking requirements in the folded state to ensure that the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod unit 20 can fit tightly together without any gaps after folding. For example, if the diameter of the small drying rod 3 is 15mm, the width and height of the connecting part of the adapter 23 are also designed to be 15mm. In the folded state, the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod unit 20 together form a neat stacking structure.

[0053] During the folding process, when the small drying rod 3 is pushed upwards (or folding is initiated through the linkage structure of the folding rod assembly 2), the second folding rod 22 of the last set of folding rod units 20 first rotates in the second rotation direction, causing the adapter 23 connected to it to rotate synchronously. Since the end of the small drying rod 3 is connected to the adapter 23, the rotation of the adapter 23 will cause the small drying rod 3 to gradually move closer to the folding rod unit 20. As the folding action continues, each set of folding rod units 20 folds in sequence, and the posture of the adapter 23 remains unchanged. That is, the small drying rod 3 maintains a horizontal posture throughout the process, ultimately making the small drying rod 3 parallel to the folded folding rod unit 20 and stacked vertically.

[0054] When unfolded, the small drying rod 3 is pulled downwards. The small drying rod 3, through the adapter 23, drives the second folding rod 22 of the last set of folding rod units 20 to rotate in the first rotation direction (opposite to the folding direction). The second folding rod 22 then drives the first folding rod 21 to rotate, causing this set of units to unfold. Simultaneously, the adapter 23, through its hinged connection with the first folding rod 21 of the adjacent unit, transmits the unfolding force to the preceding unit, enabling the sequential unfolding of multiple sets of units. When the folding rod unit 20 is fully unfolded, it hangs vertically downwards under its own rigidity and gravity. At this time, the adapter 23 is stable. Because the small drying rod 3 is fixed to the adapter 23 (or is limited after hinge), the small drying rod 3 remains horizontal, forming a mutually perpendicular spatial relationship with the vertically hanging folding rod unit 20, thus meeting the needs of drying clothes. In this embodiment, the small drying rod 3 is directly connected to the adapter 23. During folding and unfolding, there is no need to operate the folding rod assembly 2 separately; simply pushing or pulling the small drying rod 3 will cause the folding rod unit 20 to move synchronously, simplifying the operation. For example, to unfold, simply pull the small drying rod 3 downwards to unfold the folding rod unit 20 and lower the small drying rod 3; to fold, push the small drying rod 3 upwards, and the folding rod unit 20 will fold accordingly. The small drying rod 3 automatically stacks parallel to the folding rod unit 20 without additional adjustment. In the folded state, the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod unit 20 are stacked parallel vertically, avoiding the problem of the small drying rod 3 occupying extra space.

[0055] In one embodiment, the small drying rod 3 is provided with a recycling trough 31, and a rotatable clip 4 is installed in the recycling trough 31; the clip 4 can be rotated downwards relative to the small drying rod 3 or stored in the recycling trough 31.

[0056] The recycling trough 31 is opened along the length of the small drying rod 3. The cross-section of the trough is U-shaped, and its depth matches the thickness of the clips 4 after they are stored. Its width is slightly larger than the maximum width of the clips 4 to ensure that the clips 4 can be fully embedded without significant wobbling. The length of the trough is determined according to the number of clips 4. For example, if 5 clips 4 are installed on each small drying rod 3 and the distance between adjacent clips 4 is 30-40mm, then the total length of the recycling trough 31 must cover the installation area of ​​all clips 4, and a 10-15mm limiting space is reserved at both ends of the trough to prevent the clips 4 from going out of the range of the trough when rotating.

[0057] In this design, the clip 4 and the small drying rod 3 are integrated into one unit. Simply rotate the clip 4 to unfold it; no additional searching or installation is required. For example, when drying socks, users can quickly rotate and unfold the clip 4, clamp the socks, and hang them to dry directly without needing to carry the clip 4 separately. When the clip 4 is stored in the recycling slot 31, the small drying rod 3 is completely flat with no protruding parts. When folded, it will not rub against or get stuck with the folding rod unit 20 or the inner wall of the storage box 1. Furthermore, the total thickness of the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod unit 20 stacked together does not increase significantly, so the volume of the storage box 1 does not need to be increased, saving balcony space. Additionally, after the clip 4 is stored, the surface of the small drying rod 3 is flat with no obvious protrusions or gaps. When folded, it is stored together with the folding rod unit 20 in the storage box 1, creating an invisible effect and avoiding the clutter caused by exposed clips in traditional designs.

[0058] In one embodiment, the two ends of the small drying rod 3 are rotatably connected to the folding rod assembly 2. When the recycling groove 31 faces downward, the clip 4 rotates downward and unfolds under the action of gravity. When the recycling groove 31 faces upward, the clip 4 rotates and is stored in the recycling groove 31 under the action of gravity.

[0059] Both ends of the small drying rod 3 are rotatably connected to the adapter 23 of the folding rod assembly 2 via rotating shafts. The axis of the rotating shaft is parallel to the length direction of the small drying rod 3 (in a horizontal state). A damping sleeve (such as rubber material) can be installed between the rotating shaft and the adapter 23 to ensure that the small drying rod 3 can be stably stopped at any rotation angle and prevent it from rotating randomly due to slight vibration. The recycling slot 31 is opened on one side surface of the small drying rod 3 (such as the original upper surface). When the small drying rod 3 rotates around the rotating shaft, the recycling slot 31 can switch between facing down or up with the small drying rod 3. The center of gravity of the clip 4 needs to be biased towards the clamping part, and the position of the hinge axis needs to be offset from the center of gravity of the clip 4 to ensure that when the recycling slot 31 is facing down, the clip 4 can automatically rotate downward around the hinge axis and unfold under the action of gravity; when the recycling slot 31 is facing up, gravity drives the clip 4 to automatically rotate downward and retract.

[0060] This solution uses the rotation of the small drying rod 3 to switch states, combined with the gravity drive of the clip 4. It can achieve automatic operation without manually moving the clip 4. The gravity drive requires no waiting or adjustment, and the clip 4 opens and closes quickly. The rotation of the small drying rod 3 can be completed with just one hand, further saving time. It is suitable for users to quickly switch between use states when drying multiple items of clothing.

[0061] In one embodiment, multiple clips 4 on the same small drying rod 3 are connected to the same linkage component. The linkage component can drive the multiple clips 4 to rotate synchronously, so that the multiple clips 4 can be simultaneously unfolded or simultaneously stored in the recycling slot 31 of the small drying rod 3.

[0062] In one embodiment, the folding rod assembly 2 or the small drying rod 3 is provided with a locking member 5. In the folded state, the locking member 5 cooperates with the storage box 1 to lock, so that the folding rod assembly 2 and the small drying rod 3 are kept stored in the storage box 1.

[0063] Regarding the setting of the locking element 5, for example, the two adapters 23 at the bottom are respectively provided with sliding buckles connected to springs. When retracted, under the action of the spring force, the sliding buckles are engaged with the matching structure (usually the buckle groove) inside the storage box 1. When unlocking is required, the user manually pushes the sliding buckles to release them from the engagement with the storage box 1. Under the action of gravity, the small drying rod 3 and the folding rod assembly 2 fall downwards. Then, the two small drying rods and the folding rod assembly 2 can be pulled downwards to unfold them.

[0064] This solution uses a mechanical lock between the locking component 5 and the storage box 1 to maintain stable storage even in harsh environments, preventing the risk of the component falling out. The locking process requires no additional operation; the locking is automatically triggered when the folding component is folded upwards, conforming to the user's habit of locking as soon as it is folded up. The unlocking process requires only a single step (pulling down or pushing the lever), which is seamless with the unfolding action. There is no need to adjust the locking component 5 separately, and the operation efficiency is basically the same as the lockless solution, avoiding the increase in usage complexity caused by adding a locking function.

[0065] On the other hand, a clothes drying rack is provided, including the aforementioned drying device.

[0066] The clothes drying rack in this embodiment includes a main unit and a clothes rack. The clothes rack is connected to the bottom of the main unit in a height-adjustable manner, and the height of the clothes rack can be controlled by the main unit.

[0067] The drying device is installed on the clothes rack. For example, it is installed between the ends of the two drying rods of the clothes rack. It can be used as a decorative box at the ends of the drying rods, so as to add the function of convenient drying and expand the drying function without significantly changing the original structure and layout of the clothes rack.

[0068] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and other orientations or positional relationships are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used merely for descriptive distinction and have no special meaning.

[0069] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example.

[0070] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0071] The technical principles of this application have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this application without inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A drying device, characterized in that, include: Storage box for mounting on a clothes rack; A folding rod assembly that can be folded and connected to the storage box; The small drying rack is connected to the folding rod assembly; In the folded state, the folding rod assembly and the small drying rod are stored in the storage box; in the unfolded state, the folding rod assembly hangs downward relative to the storage box, suspending the small drying rod below the storage box.

2. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two sets of folding rod assemblies are symmetrically arranged, and the two sets of folding rod assemblies are respectively connected to both ends of the storage box. The two ends of the small drying rod are respectively connected to the two sets of folding rod assemblies.

3. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The small drying rods are provided in multiple units, and when unfolded, the multiple small drying rods are distributed vertically at intervals.

4. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding rod assembly includes a plurality of first folding rods and a plurality of second folding rods connected in an alternating manner. During the folding process, the first folding rods rotate in a first rotation direction to fold, and the second folding rods rotate in a second rotation direction to fold, such that in the folded state, the first folding rods and the second folding rods are stacked parallel to each other vertically.

5. The drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The folding rod assembly includes multiple sets of connected folding rod units, each set of folding rod units including a first folding rod and a second folding rod; wherein, the first folding rod is provided with a receiving groove arranged along its own length direction, and in the folded state, the second folding rod of the same set of folding rod units is housed in the receiving groove of the first folding rod.

6. The drying apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The folding rod assembly includes multiple sets of connected folding rod units. Each set of folding rod units includes a first folding rod, a second folding rod, and an adapter that are hinged in sequence. The adapter is also hinged to the first folding rod of the next adjacent set of folding rod units, so that in the folded state, each set of folding rod units can be stacked vertically in parallel.

7. The drying apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adapter is connected to the end of the small drying rod, so that in the folded state, the small drying rod and the folding rod unit are stacked parallel to each other; in the unfolded state, the small drying rod and the folding rod unit are perpendicular to each other.

8. The drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The small drying rod is equipped with a recycling slot, in which a rotatable clip is installed; the clip can be rotated downwards relative to the small drying rod or stored in the recycling slot. The small drying rod is rotatably connected to the folding rod assembly at both ends. When the recycling slot is facing down, the clips rotate downward and unfold under the action of gravity. When the recycling slot is facing up, the clips rotate and retract into the recycling slot under the action of gravity.

9. The drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding rod assembly or the small drying rod is equipped with a locking element. In the folded state, the locking element cooperates with the storage box to lock the folding rod assembly and the small drying rod inside the storage box.

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

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