A drying rack and a clothes drying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a drying rack and clothes airing machine belong to drying device technical field. Drying rack includes telescopic bracket and first drying rod, including telescopic bracket and first drying rod, telescopic bracket includes the bracket main body, the telescopic frame of slidable of bracket main body and the telescopic rod of slidable of telescopic frame, first drying rod with telescopic rod is connected. The clothes airing machine adopts above -mentioned drying rack. The utility model's drying rack and clothes airing machine when applying, can through telescopic frame and project or retract bracket main body, realize the first drying rod's outward movement and inward retraction, still can through telescopic rod and project or retract telescopic frame, realize the first drying rod's outward movement and inward retraction. The drying rack can give consideration to more smaller appearance volume when being idle, and the multiple needs of more sufficient drying space when drying daily, is more practical.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] A drying rack is a common drying device used for drying clothes, sheets, etc. A drying rack typically consists of two main support frames and two first drying rods positioned between the two main support frames, with each first drying rod connected to one of the two main support frames at both ends.

[0003] Currently, limited space on home balconies has driven the design of drying racks towards compactness and smaller sizes to fit the limited installation and storage space. However, this design requirement conflicts with the actual usage needs of drying racks. To achieve compact storage, the size of the main support frame needs to be reduced. As the supporting structure for the first drying rod, a smaller main support frame leads to a smaller distance between the two first drying rods, reducing the drying space and affecting the drying experience. For example, there is insufficient ventilation space for clothes drying on the two first drying rods, affecting drying efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a drying rack and clothes drying machine, which can make the first drying rod move outward or retract inward when the telescopic rack or telescopic rod is extended or retracted, taking into account both the small size to save space when folded and the need to flexibly adjust the drying space when drying, resulting in a better user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A drying rack includes a telescopic bracket and a first drying rod. The telescopic bracket includes a bracket body, a telescopic frame slidably disposed on the bracket body, and a telescopic rod slidably disposed on the telescopic frame. The first drying rod is connected to the telescopic rod. The first drying rod can move closer to or further away from the bracket body when the telescopic frame extends or retracts from the bracket body, and can also move closer to or further away from the bracket body when the telescopic rod extends or retracts from the telescopic frame.

[0006] A clothes drying rack includes a main unit and the aforementioned drying rack, wherein the drying rack is connected to the main unit.

[0007] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When in use, the drying rack can extend or retract the main body of the bracket via a telescopic frame, allowing the first drying rod to move outward or inward; it can also extend or retract the telescopic frame via a telescopic rod, allowing the first drying rod to move outward or inward. This allows the size of the main body of the bracket to be reduced as needed, resulting in a smaller overall volume when both the telescopic frame and telescopic rod are retracted, reducing space occupation and improving the harmony and overall aesthetics of the home environment. Furthermore, the position of the first drying rod can be flexibly adjusted by extending and retracting the telescopic frame and telescopic rod, thereby adjusting the size of the drying space to meet the drying needs of different spaces. This drying rack effectively balances a smaller size when not in use with ample drying space during daily use, making it more practical.

[0008] The clothes drying rack described above can meet the need for a more compact shape when not in use, while expanding the drying space to meet drying needs when in use. Attached Figure Description

[0009] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the clothes drying rack of the clothes drying machine described in this embodiment of the present invention rising close to the main unit; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the image; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the extension of the telescopic frame during the descent of the clothes drying rack of the clothes drying machine described in this embodiment of the present utility model, which drives the first drying rod to extend. Figure 4 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the drying rack in the retracted state according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is a second schematic diagram of the drying rack in its first usage state according to an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is the third schematic diagram of the drying rack in the second use state according to the embodiment of this utility model; Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of part B in the image; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the drying rack of this utility model in its first use state, with only one telescopic rod extending out of the telescopic frame. Figure 9 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the drying rack in the retracted state according to an embodiment of the present utility model (part of the main structure of the bracket is omitted in the figure). Figure 10 for Figure 9 Enlarged view of section C in the image; Figure 11 This is a second schematic diagram of the drying rack in its first use state according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Part of the main structure of the bracket is omitted in the diagram. Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged view of part D in the image; Figure 13 The third schematic diagram of the drying rack in the second use state according to the embodiment of this utility model omits part of the structure of the main body of the bracket (part of the structure of the main body of the bracket is omitted in the figure). Figure 14 for Figure 13 Enlarged view of part E in the image; Figure 15 This diagram illustrates the coordination relationship between the internal components of the telescopic bracket when the drying rack described in this embodiment of the invention is in its first or second usage state. Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the clothes drying rack described in this embodiment of the present invention, where the folding components are extended and the included angle between adjacent folding rods increases when the drying rack is lowered. Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the telescopic frame of the drying rack described in this embodiment of the utility model, including the cover sleeve and the frame body. Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic frame of the drying rack described in this embodiment of the present invention when the cover sleeve and the frame body are in the assembled state. Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the telescopic frame of the drying rack described in this embodiment of the present invention extending out of the main body of the bracket and the telescopic rod extending out of the telescopic frame and then flipping downwards; Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying rack according to another embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the drying rack according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0011] In the diagram: 100, Main unit; 200, Connecting component; 210, Folding rod; 300, Telescopic bracket; 400, First drying rod; 500, Second drying rod; 600, Third drying rod; 700, Crossbar; 10, Bracket body; 21, Linkage component; 22, Matching slider; 30, Telescopic frame; 301, First telescopic frame; 302, Second telescopic frame; 31, Frame body; 32, Covering sleeve; 321, Receiving slot; 3201, First slot; 3202, Second slot; 322, Perforation; 40, Telescopic rod; 50, First transmission component; 51, Input gear; 60, Second transmission component; 62, Transmission gear; 70, First locking component; 80, First elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0012] To make the technical problems solved by this utility model, the technical solutions adopted, and the technical effects achieved clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0013] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" 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.

[0014] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 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 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.

[0015] To address the technical issues mentioned in the background section, taking the application of a drying rack to a clothes drying machine as an example, the inventor considered designing a wider concealed groove in the ceiling. This would allow for a wider gap between the two first drying rods of the drying rack, providing sufficient drying space. When not in use, the drying rack could be raised into the concealed groove in the ceiling. However, for some users, a larger concealed groove would disrupt the overall harmony of their home design, sacrificing aesthetics for both storage and drying functionality. For other users, the absence of a suspended ceiling and the resulting wide drying rack when stored also negatively impacted the harmony of their home design.

[0016] To address the problems in the related technology, this application provides a clothes drying rack and a clothes drying machine including the clothes drying rack. The clothes drying rack and clothes drying machine can not only meet the two needs of smaller size when stored and more space for daily drying, but also balance the coordination of home design when not in use and the practicality when in use.

[0017] When the drying rack is equipped with a linkage component for transmission connection with the connecting assembly, the distance between the first drying rods can be reduced or expanded during the process of the drying rack rising to the storage position and falling to the drying position, through the cooperation of the linkage component and the telescopic frame. When it is necessary to further expand the drying space, the telescopic rod can extend to the outside of the telescopic frame, driving the first drying rod to continue to move outward synchronously, completing a secondary telescopic expansion, providing a larger drying space, and adapting to drying scenarios with a large volume of items or large items.

[0018] Please refer to Figures 1 to 21 The structure of the drying rack and clothes drying machine of this application will be described below. To facilitate understanding of the relative positional relationships between the various components of the drying rack and clothes drying machine of this application, the accompanying drawings use three mutually perpendicular directions, x, y, and z, to assist in the illustration. The x-direction is the width direction of the clothes drying machine and the drying rack, the y-direction is the length direction of the clothes drying machine and the drying rack, and the z-direction is the up-down direction.

[0019] Figure 1 , Figure 3 This indicates a clothes drying rack. (For example...) Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 14 The drying rack includes a telescopic bracket 300 and a first drying rod 400. (Continue to refer to...) Figures 5 to 14 Each telescopic bracket 300 includes: a bracket body 10, a telescopic frame 30, and a telescopic rod 40. The telescopic frame 30 is slidably connected to the bracket body 10, and the telescopic frame 30 can slide relative to the bracket body 10 to extend or retract from the bracket body 10. The telescopic rod 40 is slidably connected to the telescopic frame 30, and the telescopic rod 40 can slide relative to the telescopic frame 30 to extend or retract from the telescopic frame 30. Both the telescopic frame 30 and the telescopic rod 40 are configured to reciprocate along the width direction of the drying rack. A first drying rod 400 is connected to the telescopic rod 40, and the position of the first drying rod 400 can be adjusted when the telescopic frame 30 moves relative to the bracket body 10 or when the telescopic rod 40 moves relative to the telescopic frame 30. The first drying rod 400 can move closer to or further away from the bracket body when the telescopic frame 30 extends or retracts from the bracket body 10, and can also move closer to or further away from the bracket body when the telescopic rod 40 extends or retracts from the telescopic frame 30.

[0020] The telescopic frame 30 can be extended or retracted in at least the following ways: One method of telescopic frame 30 extension / retraction: The telescopic bracket 300 includes a linkage component 21, which is slidably disposed on the bracket body 10. The linkage component 21 is connected to the telescopic frame 30 via a transmission connection. The linkage component 21 is used to connect with the lifting assembly, so that the extension / retraction movement of the telescopic frame 30 relative to the bracket body 10 is linked to the overall lifting / retraction movement of the telescopic bracket 300. This allows the linkage component 21 to slide relative to the bracket body 10 during the descent or ascent of the drying rack, thereby extending or retracting the telescopic frame 30 from or back into the bracket body 10. Another method of telescopic frame 30 extension / retraction: The telescopic bracket 300 includes a linkage component 21, which is movably connected to the bracket body 10, for example, through a rotating connection, a swing connection, or a sliding connection. The linkage component 21 is linked to the first component in the drying rack. When the first component in the drying rack moves, it drives the linkage component 21 to move, thereby extending or retracting the telescopic frame 30 from or back into the bracket body 10. The third way the telescopic rack 30 can extend or retract is as follows: A drive motor is installed inside the telescopic bracket, and the drive motor is connected to the telescopic rack 30 for transmission. The drive motor drives the telescopic rack 30 to extend or retract the bracket body 10. The fourth way the telescopic rack 30 can extend or retract is as follows: The telescopic bracket may not have a linkage component 21 or a drive motor, and the telescopic rack 30 can be adjusted manually. The following explanation continues with one of the telescopic rack 30 extension methods as an example to further illustrate the structure of the drying rack.

[0021] The bracket body 10 serves as the supporting foundation for the telescopic bracket 300. When the drying rack is used in a drying scenario, the bracket body 10 of the telescopic bracket 300 is connected to the connecting component 200 (the connecting component 200 may include a cable and / or a scissor bracket). The drying rack is suspended from a fixed object at the top via the connecting component 200, thus achieving the suspended installation of the drying rack. For example, in a clothes drying rack, the clothes drying rack includes a main unit 100, a connecting component 200, and a drying rack. The drying rack includes a telescopic bracket 300. The main unit 100 is installed on the ceiling or suspended ceiling. The telescopic bracket 300 of the drying rack is connected to the main unit 100 in a way that allows it to rise or fall relative to the main unit 100, so that the entire drying rack can rise or fall relative to the main unit 100. When the drying rack rises or falls, the lifting component also moves.

[0022] The linkage component 21 is slidably disposed with the bracket body 10. When the drying rack is connected to the fixed installation on the top (such as the clothes drying machine main unit 100) via the connecting component 200, the linkage component 21 is used to link with the lifting and lowering movement of the drying rack. When the drying rack rises and falls, the linkage component 21 can reciprocate linearly relative to the bracket body 10.

[0023] The telescopic frame 30 is slidably mounted on the bracket body 10, and has states of extending and retracting from the bracket body 10. The telescopic frame 30 is connected to the linkage component 21 via a transmission assembly. The transmission assembly can convert the force of the linkage component 21 sliding along the bracket body 10 in the forward and reverse directions into the force to push the telescopic frame 30 to extend and retract from the bracket body 10, respectively. That is, during the raising and lowering of the drying rack, the linkage component 21 can slide along the bracket body 10 by linkage with the connecting assembly 200, thereby driving the telescopic frame 30 to extend or retract from the bracket body 10.

[0024] The telescopic rod 40 is slidably mounted on the telescopic frame 30, and the telescopic rod 40 has states of extending out of the telescopic frame 30 and retracting out of the telescopic frame 30. The first drying rod 400 is connected to the end of the telescopic rod 40. When the telescopic rod 40 extends out of the telescopic frame 30, the first drying rod 400 is driven to move outward away from the end of the telescopic frame 30; when the telescopic rod 40 retracts into the telescopic frame 30, the first drying rod 400 is driven to move inward closer to the end of the telescopic frame 30.

[0025] It should be noted that the telescopic rod 40 can extend or retract into the telescopic frame 30 in at least one of the following ways: One method of telescopic rod 40 extension / retraction: manual adjustment. Another method of telescopic rod 40 extension / retraction: via an electric drive module mounted on the telescopic frame 30 and connected to the telescopic rod 40. A third method of telescopic rod 40 extension / retraction: via a linkage structure between the bracket body 10 and the telescopic rod 40, or between the telescopic frame 30 and the telescopic rod 40 (for example, in the first stage of the telescopic frame 30 extending outward, the telescopic rod 40 remains stationary; in the second stage of the telescopic frame 30 extending outward, the telescopic frame 30 pushes the telescopic rod 40 outward through this linkage structure).

[0026] Below is a specific application example of a drying rack: The drying rack includes two telescopic brackets 300 and two first drying rods 400. The two telescopic brackets 300 are arranged along the length direction of the drying rack (e.g., the y-direction in the figure), and the two first drying rods 400 are arranged along the width direction of the drying rack (e.g., the x-direction in the figure). The two ends of each first drying rod 400 are connected to the telescopic rods 40 of the telescopic brackets 300 on both sides. When the drying rack is in use, the bracket body 10 of the two telescopic brackets 300 is connected to two sets of connecting components 200 so that it can be suspended below a top mounting object through the two sets of connecting components 200. The top mounting object can be, but is not limited to, the clothes drying machine main unit 100, the ceiling, or a suspended ceiling.

[0027] For example, each of the front and rear telescopic brackets 300 includes two left and right telescopic frames 30, which are adapted to extend from the left and right ends of the bracket body 10, respectively. The left telescopic frame 30 is slidably equipped with a left telescopic rod 40, which is adapted to slide to the left to extend the left telescopic frame 30. Similarly, the right telescopic frame 30 is slidably equipped with a right telescopic rod 40, which is adapted to slide to the right to extend the right telescopic frame 30. The front and rear ends of the left first drying rod 400 are respectively connected between the left telescopic rods 40 of the front and rear telescopic brackets 300, and the front and rear ends of the right first drying rod 400 are respectively connected between the right telescopic rods 40 of the front and rear telescopic brackets 300.

[0028] When the user does not need to dry clothes, the clothes drying rack is in the storage position. At this time, under the action of the power component inside the main unit 100, the drying rack rises to a position close to the ceiling (for example, at the upper limit position). The linkage component 21 drives the telescopic frame 30 to fully retract into the bracket body 10. At this time, the telescopic rod 40 is also in the retracted telescopic frame 30 state, so that the width of the entire drying rack is adjusted to the minimum state. This prevents the drying rack from being too wide and disrupting the coordination of the balcony home design, while reserving space for the user's balcony for convenient daily life.

[0029] When a user has a regular drying need, the power unit inside the main unit 100 lowers the drying rack from the storage position to the operating position. When the drying rack is in the operating position, it is convenient to hang or remove clothes from the drying rack. Then, the power unit inside the main unit 100 raises the drying rack from the operating position to the drying position. When the drying rack is in the drying position, the clothes can be hung to dry, and it is at a certain height from the ground so as not to affect the user's movement.

[0030] During the process of the drying rack descending from the storage position to the operating position (e.g., the first stage of descending from the storage position to the drying position, or the second stage of descending from the drying position to the operating position), the linkage component 21 drives the telescopic frame 30 to extend out of the bracket body 10. Since the first drying rod 400 is connected to the telescopic rod 40, and the telescopic rod 40 moves synchronously with the telescopic frame 30 during this stage, the first drying rod 400 can be moved outward, and the distance d1 between the two first drying rods 400 is effectively expanded, forming a basic drying space. At this time, the drying space is expanded. In this state, the clothes dryer can automatically complete the expansion of the drying space without manual adjustment by the user, making operation convenient and efficient. At the same time, the expanded distance between the first drying rods 400 ensures that clothes do not squeeze each other after being hung, improves ventilation, speeds up the drying of clothes, and meets the daily drying needs of families.

[0031] When users face scenarios involving large volumes of laundry or the need to dry large items such as sheets and duvet covers, the telescopic frame 30 extends to form a basic drying space. The telescopic rod 40 can then be extended further from the frame 30 via manual or automatic control. The first drying rods 400 connected to the telescopic rod 40 move outwards accordingly, achieving a secondary expansion of the drying space. In this state, the spacing between the first drying rods 400 is further increased, satisfying at least two drying needs: First, it can accommodate more clothing (although the length of the first drying rods 400 is limited, more clothing can be dried on the same rod; although the spacing between clothes on the same rod is reduced, the increased spacing between the two rods still maintains good ventilation, meeting drying requirements); second, it provides ample hanging space for large items, such as sheets and duvet covers, which can be stretched across the two rods 400.

[0032] In another example of the application of the drying rack, the drying rack may include two first drying rods 400, but only one of the first drying rods 400 can be moved outward by the linkage component 21, the telescopic frame 30, and the telescopic rod 40, while the other first drying rod 400 is fixed between the two bracket bodies 10.

[0033] In another example of a drying rack application, the drying rack may consist of only a first drying rod 400. Through the cooperation of the linkage component 21, the telescopic frame 30, and the telescopic rod 40, the first drying rod 400 can be pushed outward on one side of the drying rack or retracted as needed.

[0034] The drying rack and clothes drying machine including the drying rack of this application, by setting up a telescopic bracket 300 including a bracket body 10, a linkage component 21, a telescopic frame 30 and a telescopic rod 40, and connecting the first drying rod 400 to the telescopic rod 40, and simultaneously making the linkage component 21 work in conjunction with the lifting assembly of the drying device, and making the linkage component 21 and the telescopic frame 30 drively connected, has the following advantages: Firstly, during the raising and lowering of the drying rack, the linkage component 21 moves in tandem with the lifting assembly, causing the telescopic frame 30 to extend or retract into the main body 10 of the bracket. This automatically expands and shrinks the spacing of the first drying rod 400, creating a basic drying space to meet daily clothing drying needs and improve ventilation and drying efficiency. Simultaneously, it reduces the overall width of the drying rack when stored, avoiding disruption to the harmony of the balcony's interior design. This solves the core contradiction of traditional drying racks, which struggle to balance small size for storage with ample drying space. It satisfies both the need for a larger drying space during use and a narrower shape when not in use.

[0035] Furthermore, the drying rack automatically narrows during the lifting and lowering process, and expands outwards when in use. In basic drying scenarios (where no further movement of the drying rod is required), the user does not need to manually adjust the drying rack, making it convenient to use.

[0036] Secondly, by using the telescopic rod 40 that can slide on the telescopic frame 30, the telescopic rod 40 can be extended further on the basis of the basic drying space, so as to realize the secondary expansion of the drying space, meet the drying needs of a large number of clothes or large items, make up for the deficiency of insufficient expansion capacity of a single telescopic structure, and at the same time, it does not need to rely on external hidden grooves or other additional installation structures, thus taking into account both practicality and home adaptability.

[0037] Thirdly, the two-stage telescopic design, which relies on the extension of the telescopic frame 30 to expand the drying space once and the extension of the telescopic rod 40 to expand the drying space a second time, allows the main body 10 of the bracket to be designed to be smaller. When the drying rack is not in use, the telescopic rod 40 retracts into the telescopic frame 30 and the telescopic frame 30 retracts into the main body 10 of the bracket, thus meeting the storage requirements of the narrow shape of the drying rack. Even though the main body 10 of the bracket occupies a smaller width of the drying rack and the length of the telescopic frame 30 and the telescopic rod 40 is limited by the size of the main body 10 of the bracket, the drying space can be expanded once and twice, thus meeting the dual requirements of narrow shape design and sufficient drying space.

[0038] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figures 9 to 15 The linkage component 21 can slide relative to the bracket body 10 as the drying rack is raised and lowered, and can slide back and forth between the first position and the second position. The linkage component 21 is driven and cooperates with the telescopic frame 30 through the transmission component. When the linkage component 21 slides to the second position, the telescopic frame 30 slides out of the bracket body 10; when the linkage component 21 moves to the first position, the telescopic frame 30 slides back into the bracket body 10. Figure 9 , Figure 10 In the middle, the linkage component 21 is in the first position, and the telescopic frame 30 retracts into the bracket body 10 (for example, the telescopic frame 30 is partially or entirely inside the bracket body 10, and / or the telescopic frame 30 is partially or entirely wrapped around the outside of the bracket body 10). Figure 11 , Figure 12 In the middle, the linkage component 21 is located in the second position, and the telescopic frame 30 extends out of the bracket body 10.

[0039] For example, the connecting assembly 200 disposed between the drying rack and the top fixed object (such as the clothes drying machine main unit 100) includes a cable and a folding assembly. The folding assembly can be, but is not limited to, a scissor-type folding assembly. The folding assembly includes multiple folding rods 210 that are hinged together in sequence. Adjacent folding rods 210 are hinged to each other. The upper folding rod 210 is hinged and / or slidably connected to the top fixed object, and the lower folding rod 210 is hinged to the linkage component 21. The drying rack can be pulled up or lowered by electrically winding and unwinding the cable through the power component in the clothes drying machine main unit 100, or manually winding and unwinding the cable through a manual crank.

[0040] When the drying rack descends, the folding assembly extends, increasing the angle between adjacent hinged rods. At this time, the linkage component 21 is driven by the folding rod 210 at the bottom of the folding assembly to slide towards the center, thereby causing the telescopic frame 30 to extend. When the drying rack rises, the folding assembly retracts, decreasing the angle between adjacent hinged rods. At this time, the linkage component 21 is driven by the folding rod 210 at the bottom of the folding assembly to slide outward, thereby causing the telescopic frame 30 to retract.

[0041] Optionally, the folding assembly is a scissor frame with two intersecting folding rods 210 at its bottom. A linkage component 21 and a mating slider 22 are slidably mounted on the bracket body 10. The bottom end of one folding rod 210 is hinged to the linkage component 21, and the bottom end of the other folding rod 210 is connected to the mating slider 22. When the drying rack lowers, the folding assembly extends, causing the linkage component 21 and the mating slider 22 to slide from both sides towards the center. When the drying rack rises, the folding assembly retracts, causing the linkage component 21 and the mating slider 22 to slide from the center outwards.

[0042] Optionally, when the application scenario of the drying rack requires high load capacity, such as bearing heavy clothing, a buffer component is provided between the linkage component 21 and the telescopic frame 30. When the linkage component 21 slides to the second position, the buffer component slowly releases pressure, allowing the linkage component 21 to smoothly extend the telescopic frame 30, preventing the telescopic frame 30 from popping out suddenly due to excessive load, causing malfunction or clothing to fall off. When the linkage component 21 slides back to the first position, the hydraulic component actively absorbs energy, assisting the telescopic frame 30 to retract slowly, reducing mechanical impact on the bracket body 10, extending the service life of the clothes drying rack, and adapting to the high-load drying needs of large families or northern winters. The buffer component can be a hydraulic buffer mechanism, a spring, a magnetic component, etc. Of course, in other embodiments, a buffer component may not be provided.

[0043] Optionally, the bracket body 10 or the linkage component 21 is equipped with a position sensor to detect the position of the linkage component 21, such as detecting that the linkage component 21 is in a first position, or in a second position, or in an intermediate position between the first position and the second position, and feeding the data back to the controller of the clothes drying machine host 100.

[0044] In one embodiment, the telescopic frame 30 is capable of reciprocating between extending and retracting from the bracket body 10. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 9 The telescopic frame 30 retracts into the bracket body 10; Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 11 , Figure 13 , Figure 15 The telescopic frame 30 extends at least partially beyond the bracket body 10. The telescopic rod 40 is capable of reciprocating between the extended and retracted positions of the telescopic frame 30. Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 9 , Figure 11 The drying rod retracts into the drying rack, protruding 3. Figure 6 , Figure 13 The telescopic rod extends 40mm out from the drying rack. The drying rack has a retractable configuration (e.g., ...). Figure 4 , Figure 9 (Illustrative image) First usage state (e.g.) Figure 5 , Figure 11 (Illustration) and the second usage state (e.g.) Figure 6 , Figure 13 (Illustration)

[0045] When the drying rack is in the retracted state, the telescopic frame 30 retracts inside the bracket body 10, the telescopic rod 40 retracts inside the telescopic frame 30, and the first drying rod 400 is positioned near the end of the bracket body 10. At this time, the first drying rod 400 is close to the end of the bracket body 10. When the drying rack is in its first use state, the telescopic frame 30 extends outside the bracket body 10, and the telescopic rod 40 remains retracted within the telescopic frame 30; for example, the telescopic frame 30 is fitted over the telescopic rod 40, or the telescopic rod 40 is fitted over the telescopic frame 30. At this time, the distance between the first drying rod 400 and the end of the bracket body 10 is d1.

[0046] The drying rack is in its second usage state, with the telescopic frame 30 extending outside the bracket body 10 and the telescopic rod 40 extending out of the telescopic frame 30. At this time, the distance between the first drying rod 400 and the end of the bracket body 10 is d2, where d2 is greater than d1.

[0047] In other words, when the drying rack includes two first drying rods 400, the telescopic frame 30 can extend in conjunction with the drying rack when it is lowered, which can increase the distance between the two first drying rods 400 and increase the drying space for clothes. Furthermore, the telescopic rod 40 can be extended further from the telescopic frame 30 by manual or automatic adjustment, further increasing the distance between the two first drying rods 400.

[0048] For example: When the user does not need to dry clothes, or only needs to hang a small amount of clothes on the drying rod, the drying rack switches to the retracted state. The telescopic frame 30 fully retracts into the bracket body 10, and the telescopic rod 40 retracts into the telescopic frame 30 simultaneously. At this time, the overall width of the drying rack is close to the basic width of the bracket body 10, perfectly integrating into the home environment without taking up extra space. When the user needs to dry clothes daily, the drying rack switches to the first usage state. In this state, no additional adjustment of the telescopic rod 40 is required; the telescopic frame 30 is automatically extended simply by raising or lowering the drying rack. The spacing of the first drying rod 400 is moderate, and ventilation is good after the clothes are hung. When the user faces a large drying need, such as needing to dry a lot of clothes or large items such as bed sheets and duvet covers, the user lowers the drying rack to extend the telescopic frame 30 into the bracket body 10, and then manually or automatically pulls out the telescopic rod 40. The drying rack can then switch to the second usage state. In this state, the ventilation space is more sufficient, and it is also suitable for hanging bed sheets on the first drying rod 400 to dry.

[0049] In one embodiment, continue to refer to Figures 1 to 14 The drying rack includes two telescopic brackets 300 spaced apart. Each telescopic bracket 300 has two telescopic frames 30 slidably mounted on its bracket body 10. The two telescopic frames 30 can extend from opposite ends of the bracket body 10 under the drive of the linkage component 21. Each telescopic frame 30 is slidably mounted with a telescopic rod 40. There are two first drying rods 400, and the two ends of each first drying rod 400 are respectively connected to the telescopic rods 40 located on the same side of the two telescopic brackets 300.

[0050] For example, the drying rack has a front-to-back length direction and a left-to-right width direction, with a telescopic bracket 300 at the front and back. Each telescopic bracket 300 has a main body 10 containing a telescopic frame 30 that can slide to the left and a telescopic frame 30 that can slide to the right. Two first drying rods 400 are arranged one on the left and one on the right. The front and back ends of the left first drying rod 400 are connected to the front and back two left telescopic frames 30, respectively, and the front and back ends of the right first drying rod 400 are connected to the front and back two right telescopic frames 30, respectively.

[0051] During at least one stage of the drying rack descending, the two telescopic brackets 30 of each telescopic bracket 300 simultaneously move in opposite directions and extend outwards, increasing the distance between the two first drying rods 400 and increasing the drying area; during at least one stage of the drying rack ascending, the two telescopic brackets 30 of each telescopic bracket 300 simultaneously move in opposite directions and retract inwards, decreasing the distance between the two first drying rods 400 and decreasing the drying area.

[0052] When the two telescopic rods 40 on the same side of the two telescopic brackets 300 extend outward or retract inward simultaneously, the first drying rod 400 connected between the two telescopic rods 40 moves outward or inward, thereby increasing the distance between the two first drying rods 400 and increasing the drying area.

[0053] One advantage of this embodiment is that the two telescopic brackets 30 of each telescopic bracket 300 extend or retract outwards simultaneously, resulting in balanced force on both sides of the drying rack and greater stability. Another advantage is that the front and rear ends of the first drying rod 400 receive approximately the same outward pushing force and inward pulling force, making the unfolding and retraction of the first drying rod 400 smoother and more stable. This avoids uneven force at both ends causing jamming, preventing the drying rod from jumping due to jamming, and ensuring stable clothes drying, thus improving the drying experience.

[0054] In other embodiments, the drying rack includes two spaced-apart telescopic brackets 300. Each telescopic bracket 300 has a slidably mounted telescopic frame 30 on its bracket body 10. There are two first drying rods 400. The first first drying rod 400 is fixedly connected to both bracket bodies 10, and the two ends of the second first drying rod 400 are respectively connected to the two telescopic frames 30 on the two telescopic brackets 300. The first drying rod cannot extend outwards, while the second drying rod can move away from or towards the first drying rod under the action of the linkage component 21 and the telescopic frames 30. For example, in a very narrow balcony, a drying rack with a first drying rod 400 extending from one side can be used.

[0055] In one embodiment, based on the above-described drying rack including two telescopic brackets 300 and each telescopic bracket 300 including two telescopic frames 30, the drying rack includes a second drying rod 500, with both ends of the second drying rod 500 connected to the telescopic frames 30 on the same side of the telescopic brackets 300. For example, there are two second drying rods 500; the front and rear ends of the left second drying rod 500 are connected to the two telescopic frames 30 that can slide out to the left of the bracket body 10, and the front and rear ends of the right second drying rod 500 are connected to the two telescopic frames 30 that can slide out to the right of the bracket body 10. In other embodiments, there may be only one second drying rod 500, connected between any two telescopic frames 30 on the same side.

[0056] Optionally, of the second drying rod 500 and the first drying rod 400, one is a clothes drying rod with hanging holes or grooves suitable for hanging clothes hangers, and the other is a quilt drying rod without hanging holes or grooves suitable for directly hanging large items such as bed sheets and duvet covers. For example, the first drying rod 400 is a clothes drying rod and the second drying rod 500 is a quilt drying rod. Of course, in other embodiments, the two drying rods may have the same structural form or are not limited to a single function.

[0057] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, when the telescopic frame 30 is in the retracted state (i.e., when the telescopic frame 30 is in the retracted bracket body 10 state), the first drying rod 400 is located on top of the second drying rod 500.

[0058] The following provides a specific usage method for a drying rack that includes a first drying rod 400 and a second drying rod 500.

[0059] When the telescopic frame 30 is in the retracted state, the telescopic frame 30 and the telescopic rod 40 are in their respective retracted states, and the first drying rod 400 is located on top of the second drying rod 500.

[0060] When the telescopic rack 30 is in its first use state, the telescopic rack 30 extends and the telescopic rod 40 retracts inside the telescopic rack 30. At this time, the first drying rod 400 is still located on top of the second drying rod 500, but the first drying rod 400 does not affect the use of the second drying rod 500. For example, the second drying rod 500 has a hanging hole in the middle, and the clothes hanger can be hung from below inside the hanging hole; or, there is a clearance between the top of the second drying rod 500 and the bottom of the first drying rod 400, which allows the clothes hanger hook to pass through to hang the clothes hanger on the second drying rod 500.

[0061] When the telescopic rack 30 is in its second usage state, both the telescopic rack 30 and the telescopic rod 40 are extended. At this time, the first drying rod 400 is located laterally outside the second drying rod 500. While regular clothing can be hung on the second drying rod 500 using hangers or clips, towels, bath towels, sheets, duvet covers, etc., can also be hung on the first drying rod 400. Alternatively, when the telescopic rack 30 is in its second usage state, clothes can be hung on both the second drying rod 500 and the first drying rod 400, creating two drying spaces. Alternatively, when the telescopic rack 30 is in its second usage state, the user can simply use hangers to hang clothing on the outermost first drying rod 400.

[0062] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 20 , Figure 21 The drying rack also includes a third drying rod 600, the two ends of which are connected to the main body 10 of the bracket. The third drying rod 600 allows for greater flexibility in drying clothes.

[0063] For example, the third drying rod 600 is equipped with several drying clips. During daily use, users can hang frequently changed small items of clothing such as underwear, socks, and handkerchiefs on the third drying rod 600. Simultaneously, the small items of clothing, being fixed to the third drying rod 600, will not sway or fall due to the extension or retraction of the first and second drying rods 500. Of course, in other embodiments, the third drying rod 600 can also be used for other purposes.

[0064] The third drying rack (600mm) can have one or two. For example... Figure 20 As shown, when there are two third drying rods 600, a crossbar 700 can be set between the two third drying rods 600, and drying clips can be set on the crossbar 700.

[0065] Of course, in other embodiments, the second drying rod 500 or the third drying rod 600 may not be configured.

[0066] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figures 9 to 15 , Figure 17 , Figure 18 The telescopic bracket 300 has two telescopic brackets 30, and the two telescopic brackets 30 are driven to move in opposite directions by a linkage component 21 so that the two telescopic brackets 30 extend or retract synchronously into the bracket body 10.

[0067] The two telescopic frames 30 are a first telescopic frame 301 and a second telescopic frame 302. The linkage component 21 is connected to the first telescopic frame 301 via a first transmission assembly 50, and the first telescopic frame 301 is connected to the second telescopic frame 302 via a second transmission assembly 60. The linkage component 21 can drive the first telescopic frame 301 to slide in the opposite direction, and the first telescopic frame 301 can drive the second telescopic frame 302 to slide in the opposite direction. For example, when the linkage component 21 moves to the left relative to the bracket body 10, it drives the first telescopic frame 301 to move to the right relative to the bracket body 10 to extend from the right end of the bracket body 10. The first telescopic frame 301 drives the second telescopic frame 302 to move to the left so that the second telescopic frame 302 extends from the left end of the bracket body 10. When the linkage component 21 moves to the right relative to the bracket body 10, the first telescopic frame 301 moves to the left and retracts, and the second telescopic frame 302 moves to the right and retracts.

[0068] In this embodiment, through the transmission connection of the linkage component 21, the first transmission assembly 50, the first telescopic frame 301, the second transmission assembly 60, and the second telescopic frame 302, one linkage component 21 drives two telescopic frames 30 to extend or retract, thereby improving the synchronization of the telescopic frames 30's extension and retraction, and allowing the two first drying rods 400 to expand outward or retract inward synchronously.

[0069] Optionally, such as Figures 10 to 15 , Figure 18The first transmission assembly 50 includes two input gears 51 and a synchronous belt. The two input gears 51 have different diameters. The linkage component 21 is fixedly connected to an input rack. The input rack meshes with the input gear 51 with the smaller diameter, which drives the input gear 51 with the larger diameter to rotate, thereby increasing the output torque. The input gear 51 with the larger diameter meshes with a rack mounted on the first telescopic frame 301 to drive the first telescopic frame 301 to move laterally. The second transmission assembly 60 includes one or more transmission gears 62. The first telescopic frame 301 and the second telescopic frame 302 respectively mesh with the transmission gears 62 via racks. When the first telescopic frame 301 moves, it drives the second telescopic frame 302 to move in the opposite direction.

[0070] In another embodiment (not shown in the figure), the telescopic bracket 300 includes two telescopic frames 30 and two linkage components 21. The two linkage components 21 are respectively connected to the two telescopic frames 30 via two sets of third transmission assemblies. The two linkage components 21 can move closer to or further away from each other when the drying rack is raised or lowered, thereby causing the two telescopic frames 30 to move closer to each other to retract the bracket body 10, or to move further away to extend the bracket body 10. The dual linkage components 21 distribute the power load, supporting heavy telescopic frames 30 and clothing. Furthermore, if one linkage component 21 fails, the other component can still drive the corresponding telescopic frame 30 to move. For example, each linkage component 21 is fixedly connected to a rack, and the third transmission assembly includes one or more gears. Each telescopic frame 30 is fixedly connected to a rack, and through the meshing of racks, pinions, and gears, the movement of the linkage component 21 drives the telescopic frame 30 to move in the opposite direction.

[0071] In one embodiment, when each of the telescopic frames 30 slides outward to a first extended position beyond the bracket body 10, the telescopic frame 30 can at least partially flip downward relative to the bracket body 10, so that the first drying rod 400 can move below the bracket body 10. The first extended position refers to the point where the telescopic frame 30 extends beyond the bracket body 10 to the first extended position (e.g., when the extension distance reaches a set value), it is not restricted by the bracket body 10 to flip downward, and can flip downward relative to the bracket body 10 under the action of gravity, so as to drive the first drying rod 400 to move downward.

[0072] Optionally, such as Figure 19This illustrates that, with the telescopic frame 30 remaining horizontal, when each of the telescopic rods 40 slides outward to a second extended position beyond the telescopic frame 30, the telescopic rod 40 can rotate downward relative to the telescopic frame 30, allowing the first drying rod 400 to move below the telescopic frame 30. The second extended position refers to the point where, when the telescopic rod 40 extends beyond the telescopic frame 30 to a second extended position (e.g., when the extension distance reaches a set value), it is not restricted by the telescopic frame 30 to rotate, and can rotate downward relative to the telescopic frame 30 under the influence of gravity, thereby causing the first drying rod 400 to move downward.

[0073] When users are drying large items such as bed sheets and duvet covers, they can first extend the telescopic frame 30 or telescopic rod 40 to the corresponding position, and then flip it downwards to move the first drying rod 400 below the bracket body 10 or telescopic frame 30. This avoids spatial interference between the first drying rod 400 and the bracket body 10 and telescopic frame 30 on the same horizontal plane, and also utilizes vertical spatial layering to create vertical spacing between the first drying rod 400 and other drying rods (such as the second drying rod 500 and the third drying rod 600). This meets the needs of some scenarios where drying needs to be done at a lower level. For example, when both first drying rods 400 are flipped down to the space below the bracket body 10, the bed sheet can be directly strung across the two first drying rods 400 without being obstructed by the two connecting components 200 when drying the bed sheet.

[0074] Of course, in other embodiments, the telescopic frame 30 is configured to slide only along the bracket body 10, and the telescopic rod 40 is configured to slide only along the bracket body 10, so as to make the overall structure simpler and more reliable. It is understood that the bed sheet can be laid across the two first drying rods 400 without being flipped downwards.

[0075] In one embodiment, a first locking component 70 is provided between the telescopic frame 30 and the bracket body 10. During the process of the lifting component driving the drying rack to descend, the linkage component 21 can drive the telescopic frame 30 to slide to the outside of the bracket body 10 to the extended position. The first locking component 70 is used to lock the telescopic frame 30 in the extended position.

[0076] Optionally, during the process of the lifting component driving the drying rack to rise, the linkage component 21 or the lifting component moves relative to the bracket body 10 to unlock the first locking component 70, so that the telescopic frame 30 can slide inward relative to the bracket body 10 to the retracted position. A first elastic element 80 is provided between the telescopic frame 30 and the bracket body 10. When the telescopic frame 30 slides to the extended position, the first elastic element 80 accumulates elastic force. When the first locking component 70 is unlocked, the elastic force of the first elastic element 80 causes the telescopic frame 30 to retract to the bracket body 10.

[0077] For example, the outer wall of the telescopic frame 30 is provided with a first locking component 70, which is a wedge-shaped locking block with its inclined surface facing the extension direction, and the inner wall of the bracket body 10 is correspondingly provided with a locking groove with a return spring. Alternatively, the outer wall of the telescopic frame 30 is provided with a locking groove, and the first locking component 70 is provided on the inner wall of the bracket body 10, which is a wedge-shaped locking block with a return spring. When the drying rack descends, the linkage component 21 drives the telescopic frame 30 to extend outward, stretching the first elastic element 80 to produce elastic deformation. When the telescopic frame 30 extends to the target position, the wedge-shaped locking block is engaged in the locking groove, and the first locking component 70 enters the locking state, keeping the telescopic frame 30 in the extended position. When the drying rack rises, the linkage component 21 moves upward with the lifting assembly, and the folding rod 210 in the folding assembly of the lifting assembly swings. The end of the linkage component 21 or the folding rod 210 in the folding assembly pushes the elastic locking groove or wedge-shaped locking block to move, causing the locking groove to disengage from the locking block, i.e., the first locking component 70 is in the unlocked state. At this time, the first elastic element 80 releases its elastic force, pulling the telescopic frame 30 to automatically retract inward until it is fully retracted into the bracket body 10.

[0078] The first locking component 70 ensures the stability of the extended telescopic frame 30 when it is extended, thereby guaranteeing the stability of the first drying rod 400 and improving drying stability. In practical applications, the first locking component 70 can be locked and unlocked at different stages, allowing the telescopic frame 30 to be in different states at different heights of the drying rack. For example: When the telescopic rack 30 is at its maximum height (i.e., in the retracted position), the first locking component 70 is unlocked, and the telescopic rack 30 retracts into the bracket body 10. During either of the two stages of the telescopic rack 30 descending from its maximum height to the middle drying position, or descending from the middle drying position to the lower operating position, the linkage component 21 can be linked with the descent movement to extend the telescopic rack 30 outside the bracket body 10, and the first locking component 70 locks the telescopic rack 30, keeping it in the extended state.

[0079] During the process of the telescopic rack 30 rising from the operating position to the upper limit position, the linkage component 21 or the connecting component 200 does not unlock the first locking component 70, and the telescopic rack 30 remains in the extended state. Thus, when the drying rack is at the height of the drying position, the first drying rod 400 is in a laterally outward position, ensuring that there is enough drying space.

[0080] During the process of the telescopic frame 30 rising from the upper limit position to the operating position, the linkage component 21 or the connecting component 200 unlocks the first locking component 70, and the telescopic frame 30 can retract into the bracket body 10 under the action of the linkage component 21 or the action of the first elastic element 80.

[0081] In one embodiment, a second locking component and a second elastic element are provided between the telescopic rod 40 and the telescopic frame 30. When the telescopic rod 40 is manually pulled or electrically pushed to move in the direction of extending out of the telescopic frame 30, the second elastic element can accumulate elastic force. The second locking component has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the second locking component is in the locked state, it can overcome the elastic force of the second elastic element and lock the telescopic rod 40 in the position extending out of the telescopic frame 30. When the second locking component is in the unlocked state, the telescopic rod 40 can retract into the telescopic frame 30 under the elastic force of the second elastic element.

[0082] For example, when the telescopic rod 40 is retracted, it is housed inside the telescopic frame 30. The telescopic frame 30 is provided with a locking block with a return spring. Correspondingly, the telescopic rod 40 is provided with a locking groove. When the telescopic rod 40 extends out of the telescopic frame 30 to the target position, the locking block inserts into the locking groove, holding the telescopic rod 40 in the current position. When it is necessary to retract the telescopic rod 40, the unlocking button on the outside of the telescopic frame 30 is pressed. The unlocking button is linked with the locking block, causing the locking block to disengage from the locking groove. The second locking component switches to the unlocked state, and the second elastic element releases its elastic force, causing the telescopic rod 40 to automatically retract into the telescopic frame 30.

[0083] The second locking component ensures the stability of the extended telescopic rod 40 when it is deployed, thereby guaranteeing the stability of the first drying rod 400 and improving drying stability. When it is necessary to retract the telescopic rod 40 and bring the first drying rod 400 close to the end of the telescopic frame 30, simply press the unlock button or use other methods to unlock the second locking component; there is no need to manually push the telescopic rod 40 back, making it convenient to use.

[0084] In other embodiments, the second locking component and the second elastic element may not be configured between the telescopic rod 40 and the telescopic frame 30.

[0085] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 17 , Figure 18 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 1 In the case of the telescopic frame 30, to balance structural reliability (preventing damage) and overall appearance, the telescopic frame 30 is configured to include a frame body 31 and a cover sleeve 32. The frame body 31 is slidably mounted on the bracket body 10, and the cover sleeve 32 is fitted over the frame body 31. The cover sleeve 32 is connected to the frame body 31 through snap-fit ​​connections, fastener connections, or integral molding, so that the cover sleeve 32 and the frame body 31 can reciprocate synchronously along the width direction. The frame body 31 is provided with a rack and pinion or other transmission structure to facilitate transmission connection with the transmission components or linkage components 21, so that the driving force can act on the frame body 31 to realize the reciprocating movement of the entire telescopic frame 30.

[0086] For example, the bracket body 10 has a telescopic cavity inside, the frame 31 is slidably installed in the telescopic cavity, and the end of the frame 31 can extend out of the bracket body 10 from the cavity at one end. The shielding sleeve 32 is approximately in the form of a sleeve, and the end of the shielding sleeve 32 near the bracket body 10 has an avoidance opening.

[0087] The telescopic frame 30 can reciprocate relative to the bracket body 10 to adjust between an extended and retracted state. When the telescopic frame 30 is in the retracted state, the frame body 31 is completely retracted into the bracket body 10. At this time, the end of the bracket body 10 facing the extension direction of the telescopic frame 30 is inserted into the interior of the shielding sleeve 32, and the outer wall of this end is close to the inner wall of the shielding sleeve 32, forming a nested structure. When the telescopic frame 30 is in the extended state, the frame body 31 extends outward from the end of the bracket body 10 to the target position. The shielding sleeve 32 moves synchronously with the frame body 31. The inner wall of the shielding sleeve 32 and the outer peripheral wall of the frame body 31 can be in a clearance fit, but the shielding sleeve 32 surrounds the frame body 31 and the end of the frame body 31, realizing the shielding and wrapping of the frame body 31. Through the cooperation between the frame body 31 and the shielding sleeve 32 in the telescopic frame 30, when the telescopic frame 30 is extended, on the one hand, from an external perspective, the frame body 31 and its rack and pinion structures are concealed, resulting in good overall integrity; on the other hand, it prevents dust and debris from entering the interior of the bracket body 10 through the cavity at the end of the bracket body 10, thus avoiding obstruction to the internal transmission structure and ensuring long-term operational stability. Furthermore, when the telescopic frame 30 is retracted, the end of the bracket body 10 is accommodated in the space between the outer wall of the frame body 31 and the inner wall of the shielding sleeve 32, improving the stability of the telescopic frame 30 on the bracket body 10.

[0088] Optionally, when the telescopic frame 30 includes a frame body 31 and a cover sleeve 32, the telescopic rod 40 and the telescopic frame 30 are engaged in the following manner: like Figure 17The shielding sleeve 32 is illustrated with a through hole 322, the through hole 322 extending in the same direction as the sliding direction of the telescopic frame 30. For example, the end plate of the shielding sleeve 32 has a through hole 322. One end of the telescopic rod 40 is slidably connected to the frame 31. For example, the frame 31 has a telescopic groove inside, and the telescopic rod 40 is slidably installed in the telescopic groove. The other end of the telescopic rod 40 passes through the through hole 322 of the shielding sleeve 32, so that the end of the telescopic rod 40 extends to the side of the shielding sleeve 32 away from the bracket body 10, thereby allowing the end of the telescopic rod 40 to be connected to the first drying rod 400. In this cooperation method, the consistency of the sliding direction of the perforation 322 and the telescopic frame 30 can provide precise guidance for the telescopic rod 40's telescopic movement, avoiding problems such as deviation or jamming during the sliding process, and ensuring the smooth sliding cooperation between the telescopic rod 40 and the frame 31; at the same time, the perforation 322 forms a certain limiting effect on the telescopic rod 40, reducing the shaking of the telescopic rod 40 when under force, improving the structural stability after the first drying rod 400 is connected, and ensuring reliable support of the overall structure when drying clothes.

[0089] Optionally, continue to refer to Figure 7 , Figure 17 , Figure 18 The shielding sleeve 32 is provided with a receiving groove 321, which is located on the side of the perforation 322 away from the bracket body 10, and the receiving groove 321 communicates with the perforation 322. The perforation 322 communicates with the receiving groove 321. The side of the shielding sleeve 32 facing the other telescopic bracket 300 is provided with a first slot 3201 of the receiving groove 321, and the side of the shielding sleeve 32 away from the bracket body 10 is provided with a second slot 3202 of the receiving groove 321.

[0090] When the telescopic rod 40 is in the retracted state, its end is housed in the receiving groove 321, and the first drying rod 400 is connected to the telescopic rod 40 through the first slot 3201. During the extension process, the telescopic rod 40 and the first drying rod 400 can extend through the second slot 3202 to the outside of the cover sleeve 32 to continue to move laterally away from the bracket body 10, thereby driving the first drying rod 400 to move outward through the telescopic rod 40, thus expanding the drying space.

[0091] In this embodiment, the design of the receiving slot 321 allows for the storage of the end of the telescopic rod 40 and its connection to the first drying rod 400 when the telescopic rod 40 is in the retracted state. This not only supports the ends of the telescopic rod 40 and the first drying rod 400 but also prevents damage from bumps caused by exposed structures. Furthermore, it creates a smoother overall appearance and reduces dust accumulation. The layout of the first slot 3201 and the second slot 3202 provides space for the connection between the first drying rod 400 and the telescopic rod 40, and also ensures a smooth path for their extension movements, preventing interference with the cover sleeve 32 during movement and guaranteeing the smoothness of the telescopic action.

[0092] Optionally, for a drying rack including a second drying rod 500 and a frame 31 and telescopic sleeves, the two ends of the second drying rod 500 are connected between two cover sleeves 32 located on the same side of the two telescopic brackets 300. In actual use, when the telescopic frame 30 is extended and the telescopic rod 40 is not extended, the second drying rod 500 can serve as a basic drying layer. Its position is close to the cover sleeves 32 and its structure is stable, making it suitable for quick loading and unloading. When the telescopic rod 40 drives the first drying rod 400 to extend outward, the first drying rod 400 forms an extended drying layer. The outward extension space avoids mutual obstruction with items on the second drying rod 500, improving drying efficiency. At the same time, the connection between the second drying rod 500 and the cover sleeves 32 allows it to extend and retract synchronously with the telescopic frame 30. When the drying rack is retracted, it can be stored together with the cover sleeves 32, frame 31, and other structures, reducing the overall space occupied.

[0093] The extension of the telescopic rod 40 and the retraction of the telescopic frame 30 in this application can be achieved in at least the following ways.

[0094] One of the telescopic rod 40's telescopic methods is manual pull-out and manual push-back. The telescopic rod 40 and the telescopic frame 30 are slidably connected via a nesting mechanism; for example, the telescopic rod 40 is slidably positioned inside the telescopic frame 30, and the outer end of the telescopic frame 30 has an opening for the telescopic rod 40 to extend. When the drying rack is lowered to the operating position, the user can manually pull out or push back the telescopic rod 40 if needed, allowing the first drying rod 400 connected to the outer end of the telescopic rod 40 to move outward away from the telescopic frame 30 or inward towards the telescopic frame 30. To improve operational smoothness, a wear-resistant coating or ball bearing structure can be provided on the sliding contact surface between the telescopic rod 40 and the telescopic frame 30 to reduce sliding friction. Simultaneously, a matching structure of positioning protrusions and positioning grooves can be provided between them. When the telescopic rod 40 slides to the preset position, the positioning protrusions engage with the positioning grooves to achieve temporary locking, preventing accidental sliding of the telescopic rod 40 during use.

[0095] The second telescopic method of the telescopic rod 40 is as follows: manual pull-out followed by retraction by elastic force. A second locking component and a second resetting component, as described in the previous embodiment, are provided between the telescopic rod 40 and the telescopic frame 30. When the user manually pulls the telescopic rod 40 outward, the telescopic rod 40 slides along the telescopic frame 30 until it reaches the target position, thus locking the extension of the telescopic rod 40. When retraction is required, the locking of the telescopic rod 40 is released by pressing the unlock button on the telescopic frame 30, and the second elastic component causes the telescopic rod 40 to automatically retract into the telescopic frame 30.

[0096] The third telescopic method for the telescopic pole 40 is motor-driven telescopic extension. A motor is installed inside the bracket body 10, and the motor moves synchronously with the telescopic frame 30. The motor output is connected to a transmission structure, which can be a lead screw and nut assembly, a gear and rack assembly, or a synchronous belt assembly. Under the control signal from the control terminal, the motor can drive the telescopic pole 40 to extend outward and retract inward.

[0097] The fourth method of telescopic rod 40 extension: The extension of telescopic rod 40 is linked to the extension of telescopic frame 30. For example, when the drying rack descends to the operating position, as the telescopic frame 30 extends from the main body 10, the telescopic rod 40 is simultaneously pushed out of the telescopic frame 30 through a gear and rack transmission method. When the drying rack rises from the drying position to the top storage position, as the telescopic frame 30 retracts into the main body 10, the telescopic rod 40 is simultaneously retracted into the telescopic frame 30.

[0098] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation. They 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are merely used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0099] 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.

[0100] 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.

[0101] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drying rack, characterized in that, The device includes a telescopic bracket and a first drying rod. The telescopic bracket includes a bracket body, a telescopic frame slidably disposed on the bracket body, and a telescopic rod slidably disposed on the telescopic frame. The first drying rod is connected to the telescopic rod. The first drying rod can move closer to or further away from the bracket body when the telescopic frame extends or retracts from the bracket body, and can also move closer to or further away from the bracket body when the telescopic rod extends or retracts from the telescopic frame.

2. The drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying rack includes a linkage component that is slidably disposed on the bracket body. The linkage component is connected to the lifting assembly of the drying rack and can slide relative to the bracket body as the drying rack is lifted and lowered, so as to slide back and forth between a first position and a second position. The linkage component is driven by the telescopic frame through a transmission assembly. When the linkage component slides to the second position, the telescopic frame slides out of the bracket body; when the linkage component moves to the first position, the telescopic frame slides back into the bracket body.

3. The drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drying rack includes two telescopic brackets spaced apart. Each telescopic bracket has two telescopic frames slidably mounted on its main body. The two telescopic frames can extend from opposite ends of the main body of the bracket under the action of the linkage component. Each telescopic frame is slidably mounted with a telescopic rod. There are two first drying rods, and the two ends of each first drying rod are respectively connected to the telescopic rods located on the same side of the two telescopic brackets.

4. The drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The drying rack includes a second drying rod, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the telescopic brackets located on the same side of the two telescopic brackets; And / or, the drying rack includes a third drying rod, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the two bracket bodies; And / or, the drying rack includes a second drying rod, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the telescopic frames located on the same side of the two telescopic brackets; when the telescopic frame is in the state of retracting the bracket body, the first drying rod is located above the second drying rod.

5. The drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The two telescopic frames are a first telescopic frame and a second telescopic frame. The linkage component is connected to the first telescopic frame via a first transmission assembly, and the first telescopic frame is connected to the second telescopic frame via a second transmission assembly. The linkage component can drive the first telescopic frame to slide in the opposite direction, and the first telescopic frame can drive the second telescopic frame to slide in the opposite direction. Alternatively, the telescopic bracket is provided with two linkage components. The two linkage components are respectively connected to the two telescopic frames through two sets of third transmission components. The two linkage components can move closer to each other or further away from each other when the drying rack is raised or lowered, thereby driving the two telescopic frames to move closer to each other to retract the bracket body, or to move further away from each other to extend the bracket body.

6. The drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, When each of the telescopic frames slides outward to extend beyond the bracket body, the telescopic frame can at least partially flip downward relative to the bracket body, so that the first drying rod can move to below the bracket body; When each of the telescopic rods slides outward to extend beyond the telescopic frame, the telescopic rod can flip downward relative to the telescopic frame so that the first drying rod can move to below the telescopic frame.

7. The drying rack according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that, A first locking component is provided between the telescopic frame and the bracket body. During the process of the lifting component driving the drying rack to descend, the linkage component can drive the telescopic frame to slide to the outside of the bracket body to the extended position. The first locking component is used to lock the telescopic frame in the extended position. During the process of the drying rack rising, the linkage component moves relative to the bracket body to unlock the first locking component, so that the telescopic frame can slide inward relative to the bracket body to the retracted position; A first elastic element is provided between the telescopic frame and the bracket body. When the telescopic frame slides to the extended position, the first elastic element accumulates elastic force. When the first locking component is unlocked, the elastic force of the first elastic element causes the telescopic frame to retract to the bracket body; and / or a second locking component and a second elastic element are provided between the telescopic rod and the telescopic frame; when the telescopic rod moves in the direction of extending out of the telescopic frame, the second elastic element can accumulate elastic force; The second locking component has a locked state and an unlocked state. When the second locking component is in the locked state, it locks the telescopic rod to the position where it extends out of the telescopic frame. When the second locking component is in the unlocked state, the telescopic rod can retract into the telescopic frame under the elastic force of the second elastic element.

8. The drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that, The telescopic frame includes a frame body and a shielding sleeve. The shielding sleeve is fitted over the frame body and connected to the frame body so that it can move synchronously. When the telescopic frame is in the retracted state, the frame body retracts into the interior of the bracket body, and the end of the bracket body is inserted into and located inside the shielding sleeve; When the telescopic frame is in the extended state, the frame body extends from the end of the bracket body, and the cover sleeve wraps around the outer periphery of the frame body; The shielding sleeve is provided with a perforation, the perforation extends in the same direction as the sliding direction of the telescopic frame, one end of the telescopic rod is slidably connected to the frame body, and the other end passes through the perforation to extend to the side of the shielding sleeve away from the bracket body and connects to the first drying rod. The drying rack includes a second drying rod, the two ends of which are connected between two shielding sleeves located on the same side of the two telescopic brackets.

9. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that, include: Host; The drying rack as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the drying rack is connected to the main unit.

10. The clothes drying rack according to claim 9, characterized in that, The drying rack includes a linkage component that is slidably disposed on the main body of the bracket; The clothes drying rack includes a lifting assembly, which includes a folding assembly connected to the main unit; the folding assembly includes multiple folding rods that are hinged in sequence, and at least one of the folding rods at the bottom of the folding assembly is hinged to the linkage component. When the drying rack is lowered or raised, the folding rod rotates relative to the linkage component. The folding rod can drive the linkage component to slide relative to the bracket body, thereby causing the telescopic frame to slide out or retract relative to the bracket body.

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