Hidden clothes hanger and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a hidden clothes hanger and a vehicle, and belongs to the technical field of vehicle clothes hangers, which comprises a shell, an electric push rod and a clothes hanger plate, wherein the shell is arranged on a vehicle roof, the bottom of the shell is communicated with the inside of the vehicle, the electric push rod is arranged in the shell, the output direction of the electric push rod is a vertical direction, the electric push rod has a fixed end and an output end, the fixed end of the electric push rod is fixed to the inner top wall of the shell, the clothes hanger plate is connected to the output end of the electric push rod, and a hanging hole is arranged on the clothes hanger plate. When the clothes hanger plate needs to be used, the clothes hanger plate is pushed out downwards by the electric push rod, and clothes are hung through the hanging hole. The driving mode of the electric push rod is convenient to operate, the clothes hanger plate can be extended and retracted by simple control of a user, and manual adjustment is not needed. The application effectively utilizes the idle space of the vehicle roof, improves the space utilization rate and use convenience in the vehicle, and considers the practical function and driving comfort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of car clothes hangers, and more particularly to a concealed clothes hanger and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The mainstream arrangement of existing car clothing racks is to install them on the side pillars or front seats. The overall design structure is relatively simple, and the clothing hanging function is mainly achieved by direct fixing or simple hanging, which meets the basic needs of users for hanging clothes in the car.

[0003] Traditional car underwear racks have significant limitations and are difficult to adapt to the needs of hanging clothes in various scenarios. Especially when multiple items of clothing need to be hung during long-distance travel or outdoor activities, they can easily lead to clutter and reduced aesthetics in the cabin, while also taking up limited seating space and affecting the comfort of passengers. Furthermore, their fixing method lacks optimization, and they are prone to rattling and making noises during driving. They are also unstable and cannot balance practicality with the coordination of the overall vehicle interior and the driving experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application addresses, to at least some extent, one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0005] Therefore, this application aims to provide a concealed clothes hanger and vehicle, wherein a shell is installed in the roof, and a clothes hanger panel is raised and lowered within the shell via an electric push rod, allowing clothes to be hung. This effectively utilizes the unused space in the vehicle roof, improves the utilization rate of interior space and ease of use, and balances practicality and driving comfort.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, in a first aspect, this application provides a concealed clothes hanger, comprising: A housing, the housing being installed on the roof of a vehicle, and the bottom of the housing communicating with the interior of the vehicle; An electric actuator is disposed inside the housing, and the output direction of the electric actuator is vertical; the electric actuator has a fixed end and an output end, and the fixed end of the electric actuator is fixed to the inner top wall of the housing; A clothes hanger plate is connected to the output end of the electric push rod, and hanging holes are provided on the clothes hanger plate.

[0007] In this technical solution, the housing is installed in the vehicle's roof. When the clothes hanger is not needed, the hanger panel can be stored inside the housing on the roof, without occupying passenger space. This avoids the clutter problem caused by traditional exposed clothes hangers and ensures the integrity and aesthetics of the vehicle's interior. When needed, the hanger panel is pushed down using an electric push rod, and clothes are hung through the hanging holes. The electric push rod is easy to operate; users can easily extend and retract the hanger panel with simple controls, without manual adjustment. This application effectively utilizes the unused space in the vehicle's roof, improving interior space utilization and ease of use, while balancing practicality and driving comfort.

[0008] In some embodiments of this application, the output end of the electric actuator is connected to a crank; the crank is connected to the clothes hanger plate; The crank includes a vertical section that is vertically arranged in the length direction, and the inner wall of the housing is provided with a sliding groove, to which the vertical section is slidably connected.

[0009] In this technical solution, the output end of the electric actuator is not convenient to connect directly to the hanger panel. Therefore, a crank is used to connect the output end of the electric actuator to the hanger panel. The crank is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric actuator, while the hanger panel is detachably connected to the crank, improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, the slide guides the vertical section, limiting the crank's horizontal sway and preventing the hanger panel from shifting or colliding due to bumps during operation. This reduces noise, ensures quiet operation, and significantly improves the stability of the hanger panel's lifting and lowering process.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the crank further includes a horizontal section located at the bottom of the vertical section; the hanger plate has an insertion hole, and the horizontal section is used to be inserted into the insertion hole.

[0011] In this technical solution, the horizontal section can be directly inserted into the socket when installing the hanger plate, simplifying the connection structure between the hanger plate and the crank, improving installation efficiency, and facilitating assembly, disassembly, and maintenance. Connecting the hanger plate and crank via a plug-in joint reduces the overall weight and cost of the device, and its simple structure makes it easy to manufacture, suitable for large-scale mass production, thus improving product practicality and economy.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the hanger plate is provided with a hanging lug, and the insertion hole is formed in the hanging lug; There are two electric push rods and two corresponding cranks. The two cranks are respectively located at both ends of the clothes hanger plate, and the ends of the horizontal sections of the two cranks are arranged opposite each other.

[0013] In this technical solution, the symmetrical arrangement of dual electric push rods and dual cranks allows for connection of the hanger panels from both ends, ensuring balanced force distribution and improving hanging stability and load-bearing capacity. This allows for the safe hanging of multiple garments without deformation. If perforations were directly made at the ends of the hanger panels, the panel thickness would need to be at least greater than the diameter of the perforation, and the structural strength at the perforation point would be weak and prone to damage. Therefore, this application provides lifting lugs as independent load-bearing carriers for the insertion holes, reducing the thickness of the hanger panels and facilitating garment hanging while also lowering material costs. Simultaneously, it ensures structural strength at the perforations on the lifting lugs, extending the lifespan of the hanger panels. During installation, the horizontal section on one side can be inserted into the perforation first, followed by the horizontal section on the other side, thus improving installation efficiency.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, a compression spring is provided on the horizontal section, with one end of the compression spring away from the lifting lug connected to the horizontal section and the other end used to abut against the lifting lug.

[0015] In this technical solution, during installation, the left end of the hanger plate is aligned with the horizontal section of the crank arm. The hanger plate is then pushed further to compress the left-end compression spring. At this point, the right end of the hanger plate can move upwards to align the insertion hole with the horizontal section of the right-end crank. Releasing the hanger plate allows the left-end compression spring to gradually extend and push the hanger plate to the right until the right-end horizontal section inserts into the insertion hole, thus installing the hanger plate (alternatively, the right end can be installed first, followed by the left). This method eliminates the need for horizontal crank movement, improving installation efficiency. After installation, the compression springs at both ends abut against the hanger plate, ensuring it remains connected to the cranks at both ends and preventing it from falling off. Furthermore, when the vehicle vibrates, the expansion and contraction of the compression springs can offset some of the impact force, preventing the hanger lug from making hard contact with the horizontal section and causing collision noise.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom opening of the housing is provided with a cover plate; The cover plate has a receiving groove for the clothes hanger board to pass through; when the clothes hanger board is completely inside the housing, the bottom end of the clothes hanger board blocks the receiving groove.

[0017] In this technical solution, a cover plate achieves completely concealed storage of the clothes hanger device. When the clothes hanger panel is retracted into the housing, its bottom end seals the receiving slot, maintaining the cover plate's intact appearance and seamlessly integrating with the vehicle's headliner, ensuring the aesthetics and overall integrity of the vehicle's interior and avoiding the disruption to interior harmony caused by traditional exposed clothes hangers. Furthermore, the receiving slot provides a channel and guide for the clothes hanger panel's lifting and lowering, ensuring smooth extension and retraction without affecting the device's normal operation. The cover plate also protects components such as the electric push rod and crank inside the housing, preventing dust and debris from entering and causing component failure, thus extending the device's lifespan. Simultaneously, the cover plate enhances the structural strength of the housing's bottom, preventing localized dents in the headliner due to device installation and improving overall structural stability.

[0018] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom end of the vertical segment is further connected to a horizontal limiting segment, and the limiting segment is connected to the horizontal segment; The inner wall of the housing has a protruding slide rail, and the slide groove is formed in the slide rail; the limiting section is used to abut the bottom of the slide rail.

[0019] In this technical solution, the contact between the limiting section and the bottom of the slide rail precisely restricts the crank's upward stroke. When the limiting section contacts the bottom of the slide rail, the bottom wall of the coat hanger plate is flush with the bottom wall of the cover plate, ensuring that the coat hanger plate seals the receiving groove on the cover plate. This maintains the cover plate's intact appearance and seamlessly integrates with the vehicle's headliner, guaranteeing the aesthetics and overall integrity of the vehicle's interior. Furthermore, using a separate limiting section instead of a horizontal section for limiting movement keeps the horizontal section away from the inner wall of the housing, ensuring that the crank and coat hanger plate do not interfere with each other during movement, thereby improving stability.

[0020] In some embodiments of this application, a limiting plate is provided at the bottom of the slide rail, and the limiting plate is used to contact the limiting segment.

[0021] In the technical solution, the contact area between the limiting plate and the limiting section is increased and the pressure is reduced, thereby reducing the wear of components caused by long-term collisions and extending the service life of the slide rail and the limiting section.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, a button is provided on the cover plate, the button being used to control the opening and closing of the electric push rod.

[0023] In the technical solution, when the hanger plate needs to be extended or retracted, the control button on the cover plate realizes convenient operation of opening and closing the electric push rod. Users do not need to bend down or look for hidden control keys, and can operate it by reaching out, which improves the convenience of use. The design of integrating the button into the cover plate makes the control component integrated with the interior decoration, does not damage the overall aesthetics, and the operation position is intuitive and easy to identify, reducing user learning cost. The linkage control between the button and the electric push rod ensures rapid command response, can accurately control the lifting, starting and stopping of the hanger plate, and avoids device damage caused by misoperation. Compared with remote control or integrated control of the vehicle central control, the design of the independent button reduces signal interference, improves control reliability, has a simple structure, is convenient for maintenance and replacement, reduces later maintenance costs, and enhances product use convenience and user experience.

[0024] In addition, the present application further provides a vehicle, comprising: a vehicle body and at least one of the above-mentioned hidden clothes hangers; The shell of the hidden clothes hanger is arranged on the ceiling of the vehicle body, and the opening of the shell communicates with the interior of the vehicle body.

[0025] In the technical solution, the vehicle integrates the hidden clothes hanger device, which effectively utilizes the idle space of the ceiling to create a convenient clothes hanging area in the vehicle, especially suitable for long-distance travel or outdoor activity scenarios, meets the needs of users to change clothes frequently, and improves the versatility and practicality of the vehicle. The integrated design of the shell and the vehicle body ceiling does not occupy the cockpit riding space and the trunk storage space, ensuring that the original use functions of the vehicle are not affected. The arrangement of at least one clothes hanger can be flexibly arranged according to user needs, adapts to different vehicle models and use scenarios, and enhances the competitiveness of vehicle products.

[0026] It can be seen from the above technical solutions that the additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be partially given in the following description, part of which will become apparent from the following description, or be understood through the practice of the present application. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure when the hidden clothes hanger according to the embodiment of the present application is installed on the vehicle body; Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the hidden clothes hanger according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the hidden clothes hanger according to the embodiment of the present application from another perspective; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of the shell of the hidden clothes hanger according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 5 is an exploded view of the hidden clothes hanger according to the embodiment of the present application; Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the crank position of the hidden clothes hanger according to the embodiment of the present application.

[0028] In the above figures: 100, housing; 101, slide rail; 102, limiting plate; 200, electric push rod; 300, clothes hanger plate; 301, lifting lug; 400, crank; 401, vertical section; 402, limiting section; 403, horizontal section; 404, compression spring; 500, cover plate; 600, button. Detailed Implementation

[0029] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between components; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances. In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0030] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments. It should be noted that in the automotive industry, the mainstream arrangement of existing car clothing racks is to install them on the side pillars or front seats. The overall design structure is relatively simple, and the clothing hanging function is mainly achieved through direct fixing or simple suspension, meeting the basic needs of users for hanging clothes in the car.

[0031] In the existing technology, such traditional car underwear racks have obvious limitations. They are difficult to adapt to the needs of hanging clothes in various scenarios. Especially when multiple clothes need to be hung during long-distance travel or outdoor activities, they can easily lead to clutter and reduced aesthetics in the cabin. They also occupy limited seating space and affect the comfort of drivers and passengers. In addition, their fixing method lacks optimization. During driving, they are prone to shaking and making abnormal noises. They are not stable enough and cannot balance practical functions with the coordination of the overall vehicle interior and the driving experience.

[0032] Based on this, this application proposes a concealed clothes hanger and vehicle. A shell is installed in the vehicle roof, and a clothes hanger panel is raised and lowered within the shell via an electrically operated push rod, allowing clothing to be hung. This effectively utilizes the unused space in the vehicle roof, improving interior space utilization and ease of use, while balancing practicality and passenger comfort. It solves the problems of cluttered and aesthetically unappealing interiors in existing technologies, which also occupy limited seating space and affect passenger comfort.

[0033] In the following, embodiments of this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Please refer to all the accompanying drawings. In one illustrative embodiment of the concealed clothes hanger and vehicle of this application, the concealed clothes hanger includes a housing 100, which is used to be installed on the roof of the vehicle, and the bottom of the housing 100 communicates with the interior of the vehicle.

[0035] In some embodiments, the concealed clothes hanger further includes an electric push rod 200, which is disposed inside the housing 100 and has an output direction of vertical. The electric push rod 200 has a fixed end and an output end, and the fixed end of the electric push rod 200 is fixed to the inner top wall of the housing 100.

[0036] In some embodiments, the concealed hanger also includes a hanger plate 300, which is connected to the output end of the electric push rod 200, and has hanging holes.

[0037] In this application, the housing 100 is located in the vehicle roof. When the clothes hanger is not needed, the hanger panel 300 can be stored inside the housing 100 on the roof, without occupying the passenger space. This avoids the clutter problem caused by traditional exposed clothes hangers and ensures the integrity and aesthetics of the vehicle interior. When needed, the hanger panel 300 is pushed down using the electric push rod 200, and clothes are hung through the hanging holes. The electric push rod 200 is easy to operate; users can easily extend and retract the hanger panel 300 with simple controls, without manual adjustment. This application effectively utilizes the unused space in the vehicle roof, improving the utilization rate of interior space and ease of use, while balancing practicality and driving comfort.

[0038] In some embodiments, the housing 100 is rectangular, and the bottom of the housing 100 is open. The housing 100 is detachably connected to the vehicle roof, which facilitates later maintenance, repair and component replacement, and adapts to the roof assembly requirements of different vehicle models.

[0039] In some embodiments, the length direction of the housing 100 is the same as the length direction of the coat hanger panel 300, and the length direction of the housing 100 may be the same as the front-rear direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, the length direction of the housing 100 may be the same as the width direction of the vehicle. This design allows for a more organized layout of the housing 100 within the vehicle, improving its aesthetics.

[0040] In some embodiments, the bottom opening of the housing 100 is bent outwards with a flange. An installation opening is provided on the vehicle's roof, through which the housing 100 passes, with the flange fitting against the inner bottom wall of the roof. After passing through the installation opening, the flange of the housing 100 fits tightly against the inner bottom wall of the roof, significantly improving the connection stability between the housing 100 and the roof, preventing displacement or shaking of the housing 100 due to driving bumps, and reducing the risk of abnormal noise. Furthermore, the flange can cover the gap between the installation opening and the housing 100, preventing dust from entering the vehicle interior through the gap.

[0041] Furthermore, a first buckle is provided on the peripheral wall of the housing 100. The side of the first buckle away from the housing 100 forms a guide surface, which is inclined from the side away from the flange towards the side closer to the housing 100. The gap between the first buckle and the flange is the same as the sheet metal thickness of the vehicle roof. During installation, the housing 100 is passed through the mounting opening from bottom to top inside the vehicle. When the housing 100 passes through the mounting opening, the guide surface of the first buckle contacts the edge of the mounting opening. As the housing 100 is pushed further, the guide surface causes the mounting opening to deform. After the first buckle has completely passed through the mounting opening, the sheet metal at the mounting opening springs back and enters the space between the first buckle and the flange. This installation structure is simple, eliminates the need for additional fasteners, is easy to operate, improves assembly efficiency, and can further cover installation gaps with the double limiting of the buckle and flange, taking into account stability, convenience, and interior sealing.

[0042] In some embodiments, the fixed end of the electric actuator 200 is connected to the inner top wall of the housing 100 by screws or bolts. This design significantly improves the installation stability of the electric actuator 200, preventing displacement and shaking caused by vehicle bumps, ensuring precise operation when its output end drives the clothes hanger plate 300 to rise and fall, and reducing abnormal noise. If the electric actuator 200 needs maintenance in the future, it can be operated simply by removing the bolts or screws, reducing maintenance costs and difficulty.

[0043] In some embodiments, the output end of the electric actuator 200 is connected to a crank 400; the crank 400 is connected to the hanger plate 300; the crank 400 includes a vertical section 401 arranged vertically in the length direction, and a groove is provided on the inner wall of the housing 100, with the vertical section 401 slidably connected to the groove. Since it is inconvenient to directly connect the output end of the electric actuator 200 to the hanger plate 300, the crank 400 is used to connect the output end of the electric actuator 200 and the hanger plate 300. The crank 400 is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric actuator 200, while the hanger plate 300 is detachably connected to the crank 400, improving installation efficiency. Furthermore, the groove guides the vertical section 401, limiting the horizontal swaying of the crank 400, preventing the hanger plate 300 from shifting or colliding due to bumps during driving, reducing abnormal noise, ensuring quiet driving, and significantly improving the stability of the hanger plate 300 during lifting.

[0044] Furthermore, a crank 400 includes two vertical sections 401, and grooves are formed on both inner sidewalls of the housing 100 in the width direction. The two vertical sections 401 on the crank 400 slide within the grooves on the two inner sidewalls of the housing 100, respectively. It can be understood that the vertical sections 401 are located on both sides of the hanger plate 300. This design significantly limits the horizontal swaying of the crank 400, preventing the crank 400 from shifting due to vehicle bumps, thereby ensuring smooth lifting and lowering of the hanger plate 300 and reducing collision noises.

[0045] In some embodiments, the crank 400 further includes a horizontal section 403 located at the bottom of the vertical section 401; the hanger plate 300 has an insertion hole, and the horizontal section 403 is used to insert into the insertion hole. When installing the hanger plate 300, the horizontal section 403 can be directly inserted into the insertion hole, simplifying the connection structure between the hanger plate 300 and the crank 400, improving installation efficiency, and facilitating assembly, disassembly, and maintenance. Connecting the hanger plate 300 and the crank 400 through insertion reduces the overall weight and cost of the device, and its simple structure makes it easy to manufacture, suitable for large-scale mass production, and improves product practicality and economy.

[0046] In some embodiments, the hanger board 300 is provided with a hanging lug 301, and an insertion hole is formed in the hanging lug 301. If a through hole is directly formed at the end of the hanger board 300, the thickness of the hanger board 300 needs to be at least greater than the diameter of the through hole, and the structural strength of the hanger board 300 at the through hole is weak and easily damaged. Therefore, the hanging lug 301 in this application provides an independent force-bearing carrier for the insertion hole, which can reduce the thickness of the hanger board 300, thereby facilitating the hanging of clothes and reducing the material cost of the hanger board 300. At the same time, it can ensure the structural strength at the through hole on the hanging lug 301 and extend the service life of the hanger board 300.

[0047] Furthermore, a crank 400 has two horizontal segments 403. The two horizontal segments 403 are located at the bottom of the vertical segment 401 and are parallel to each other. Hanging lugs 301 are provided on both sides of the hanger plate 300, and the two horizontal segments 403 on the crank 400 are respectively inserted into the hanging lugs 301 on both sides of the hanger plate 300. This ensures that the two horizontal segments 403 on the crank 400 are located at opposite ends of the hanger plate 300, thereby preventing the hanger plate 300 from flipping along the horizontal segments 403 and ensuring that the hanger plate 300 is kept in a limited position.

[0048] In some embodiments, there are two electric actuators 200 and two cranks 400 connected in a one-to-one correspondence. The two cranks 400 are respectively located at both ends of the hanger plate 300, and the ends of the horizontal sections 403 of the two cranks 400 are positioned opposite each other. This symmetrical arrangement of the two electric actuators 200 and the two cranks 400 allows for connection to the hanger plate 300 from both ends, ensuring balanced force distribution at both ends, improving hanging stability and load-bearing capacity, and enabling the safe hanging of multiple garments without deformation. During installation, one side of the horizontal section 403 can be inserted into the hole first, followed by the other side, to install the hanger plate 300, improving installation efficiency.

[0049] Specifically, two electric push rods 200 are located at both ends of the crank 400, and each crank 400 has two vertical sections 401 and two horizontal sections 403. Two sliding grooves are provided at both ends of the two inner sidewalls inside the housing 100. That is, the housing 100 has four sliding grooves, and the four vertical sections 401 of the two cranks 400 slide in the four sliding grooves respectively.

[0050] Furthermore, each end of the clothes hanger board 300 has a lug 301, and there are a total of four lugs 301 on the clothes hanger board 300. The two horizontal sections 403 on the crank 400 are respectively inserted into the two lugs 301 at the same end of the clothes hanger board 300.

[0051] Understandably, this is to facilitate the installation of the hanger plate 300 between the two cranks 400. The horizontal section 403 is inserted into the socket of the corresponding lug 301 from the direction away from the other crank 400.

[0052] In some embodiments, a compression spring 404 is provided on the horizontal section 403. One end of the compression spring 404 away from the lug 301 is connected to the horizontal section 403, and the other end is used to abut against the lug 301.

[0053] Taking the left and right ends of the hanger plate 300 as an example, during installation, the left end of the hanger plate 300 is fitted with the horizontal section 403. The hanger plate 300 is then pushed further to compress the left-end compression spring 404. At this point, the right end of the hanger plate 300 can move upwards to align the insertion hole with the horizontal section 403 of the right-end crank 400. The hanger plate 300 is then released, and the left-end compression spring 404 gradually extends, pushing the hanger plate 300 to the right until the right-end horizontal section 403 is inserted into the insertion hole, thus completing the installation of the hanger plate 300 (the right end can also be installed first, followed by the left end). This installation does not require horizontal movement of the crank 400, improving efficiency. After installation, the compression springs 404 at both ends abut against the hanger plate 300, keeping it connected to both cranks 400 simultaneously and preventing it from falling off. In addition, when the vehicle is bumpy, the extension and retraction of the compression spring 404 can offset part of the impact force, preventing the lug 301 from making hard contact with the horizontal section 403 and causing collision noise.

[0054] It is understandable that the left and right ends of the clothes hanger board 300 in the above installation method are only used to distinguish them, and are not specifically limited to left and right or front and back.

[0055] In some embodiments, a cover plate 500 is provided at the bottom opening of the housing 100; the cover plate 500 has a receiving groove for the clothes hanger plate 300 to pass through; when the clothes hanger plate 300 is completely inside the housing 100, the bottom end of the clothes hanger plate 300 blocks the receiving groove. The cover plate 500 achieves completely concealed storage of the clothes hanger device. When the clothes hanger plate 300 is stored inside the housing 100, its bottom end blocks the receiving groove, allowing the cover plate 500 to maintain a complete appearance and seamlessly integrate with the vehicle's headliner interior, ensuring the aesthetics and integrity of the entire vehicle interior and avoiding the disruption of interior coordination caused by traditional exposed clothes hangers. In addition, the receiving groove provides a channel and guide for the raising and lowering of the clothes hanger plate 300, ensuring smooth extension and retraction without affecting the normal operation of the device. The cover plate 500 also protects components such as the electric push rod 200 and crank 400 inside the housing 100, preventing dust and debris from entering and causing component failure, thus extending the service life of the device. Meanwhile, the cover plate 500 can enhance the structural strength of the bottom of the shell 100, prevent local dents in the roof due to device installation, and improve the overall structural stability.

[0056] Furthermore, the housing 100 has a retaining strip inside, and the cover plate 500 has a second snap fastener. After the cover plate 500 is installed, the second snap fastener engages with the retaining strip. This allows for quick assembly of the cover plate 500 and housing 100 without the need for additional fasteners, simplifying the installation process, improving efficiency, and facilitating later disassembly of the cover plate 500 for inspection and maintenance of the internal components of the housing 100. On the other hand, the snap-fit ​​structure allows the cover plate 500 to fit tightly against the bottom of the housing 100, sealing the gaps at the edges of the housing 100's opening and preventing dust and debris from entering the housing 100 and damaging components such as the electric push rod 200.

[0057] In some embodiments, the bottom end of the vertical section 401 is also connected to a horizontal limiting section 402, which is connected to the horizontal section 403; a slide rail 101 protrudes from the inner wall of the housing 100, and a groove is formed in the slide rail 101; the limiting section 402 is used to abut against the bottom of the slide rail 101. The abutting engagement between the limiting section 402 and the bottom of the slide rail 101 can precisely limit the upward stroke of the crank 400. When the limiting section 402 contacts the bottom of the slide rail 101, the bottom wall of the coat hanger plate 300 is flush with the bottom wall of the cover plate 500, thereby ensuring that the coat hanger plate 300 closes the receiving groove on the cover plate 500, so that the cover plate 500 maintains a complete appearance and seamlessly integrates with the vehicle headliner interior, ensuring the aesthetics and integrity of the entire vehicle interior. In addition, by setting a separate limiting section 402 instead of using the horizontal section 403 for limiting, the horizontal section 403 can be kept away from the inner wall of the housing 100, ensuring that the crank 400 and the clothes hanger plate 300 will not interfere with each other when moving, thereby improving the stability of movement.

[0058] Furthermore, the bottom of the vertical segment 401 is directly connected to the limiting segment 402. The limiting segment 402 extends away from the other crank 400. In the same crank 400, two horizontal segments 403 are located between the two limiting segments 402. The end of the limiting segment 402 away from the other crank 400 is connected to the horizontal segment 403.

[0059] It is understandable that the vertical segment 401, the limiting segment 402, and the horizontal segment 403 can be formed by bending a rod.

[0060] In some embodiments, a limiting plate 102 is provided at the bottom of the slide rail 101, which is used to contact the limiting segment 402. By increasing the contact area with the limiting segment 402 through the limiting plate 102, the pressure is reduced, thereby reducing wear of components caused by long-term collisions and extending the service life of the slide rail 101 and the limiting segment 402.

[0061] In some embodiments, a button 600 is provided on the cover 500, which is used to control the opening and closing of the electric push rod 200. When it is necessary to extend or retract the coat rack 300, the control button 600 on the cover 500 enables convenient operation of opening and closing the electric push rod 200. Users do not need to bend over or search for hidden control buttons; they can operate it by simply reaching out, improving ease of use. The design of integrating the button 600 into the cover 500 makes the control component blend into the interior, without compromising the overall aesthetics. The operation position is intuitive and easily identifiable, reducing the learning curve for users. The linkage control between the button 600 and the electric push rod 200 ensures rapid command response and precise control of the raising, lowering, and stopping of the coat rack 300, preventing damage to the device due to misoperation. Compared to remote control or in-vehicle central control integration, the independent button 600 design reduces signal interference, improves control reliability, and has a simple structure, facilitating maintenance and replacement, reducing later maintenance costs, and enhancing product usability and user experience.

[0062] Furthermore, button 600 is electrically connected to two electric actuators 200 inside housing 100. When the hanger plate 300 needs to extend, button 600 is pressed, and both electric actuators 200 push out simultaneously with the same stroke and extension rate. This prevents the hanger plate 300 from tilting or jamming due to asynchronous movement of the electric actuators 200, ensuring that the hanger plate 300 always remains horizontal and moves smoothly.

[0063] Furthermore, this application also provides a vehicle, including: a vehicle body and at least one of the aforementioned concealed clothes hangers; the housing 100 of the concealed clothes hanger is disposed in the roof of the vehicle body, and the opening of the housing 100 communicates with the interior of the vehicle body. Integrating this concealed clothes hanger device into the vehicle effectively utilizes the unused roof space to create a convenient in-vehicle clothing hanging area, especially suitable for long-distance travel or outdoor activities, meeting the user's need for frequent clothing changes and enhancing the vehicle's multifunctionality and practicality. The integrated design of the housing 100 and the vehicle roof does not occupy the passenger cabin space or the trunk storage space, ensuring that the original functions of the vehicle are not affected. The placement of at least one clothes hanger can be flexibly arranged according to user needs, adapting to different vehicle models and usage scenarios, enhancing the vehicle's product competitiveness.

[0064] In some embodiments, a recessed receiving cavity is formed in the roof of the vehicle body, and a mounting opening is provided in the vehicle body that penetrates the receiving cavity. The housing 100 passes through the mounting opening, and the main part of the housing 100 is located within the receiving cavity. This is to prevent the top of the vehicle body from protruding upwards due to the housing 100, thereby improving aesthetics, preventing damage to the overall flatness and aerodynamic shape of the vehicle body top, and reducing wind resistance and wind noise during driving.

[0065] Understandably, when multiple hidden coat racks are installed on a vehicle body, they are arranged parallel to each other to reduce the space occupied on the roof of the vehicle.

[0066] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting this application. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of this application.

Claims

1. A concealed clothes hanger, characterized in that, It includes: A housing (100) is provided for installation on the roof of a vehicle, and the bottom of the housing (100) is in communication with the interior of the vehicle; An electric actuator (200) is disposed inside the housing (100), and the output direction of the electric actuator (200) is vertical; the electric actuator (200) has a fixed end and an output end, and the fixed end of the electric actuator (200) is fixed to the inner top wall of the housing (100); A hanger plate (300) is connected to the output end of the electric push rod (200), and a hanging hole is provided on the hanger plate (300).

2. The concealed clothes hanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The output end of the electric push rod (200) is connected to a crank (400); the crank (400) is connected to the clothes hanger plate (300); The crank (400) includes a vertical section (401) arranged vertically in the length direction, and the inner wall of the housing (100) is provided with a sliding groove, and the vertical section (401) is slidably connected to the sliding groove.

3. The concealed clothes hanger according to claim 2, characterized in that, The crank (400) also includes a horizontal section (403) located at the bottom of the vertical section (401); the clothes hanger plate (300) has an insertion hole, and the horizontal section (403) is used to be inserted into the insertion hole.

4. The concealed clothes hanger according to claim 3, characterized in that, The hanger board (300) is provided with a hanging lug (301), and the insertion hole is opened in the hanging lug (301); There are two electric push rods (200) and two cranks (400) connected in a one-to-one correspondence. The two cranks (400) are respectively set at both ends of the clothes hanger plate (300), and the ends of the horizontal sections (403) of the two cranks (400) are arranged opposite each other.

5. The concealed clothes hanger according to claim 4, characterized in that, A compression spring (404) is provided on the horizontal section (403). One end of the compression spring (404) away from the lifting lug (301) is connected to the horizontal section (403), and the other end is used to abut against the lifting lug (301).

6. The concealed clothes hanger according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom end of the vertical section (401) is also connected to a horizontal limiting section (402), and the limiting section (402) is connected to the horizontal section (403); The inner wall of the housing (100) has a slide rail (101) protruding out, and the slide groove is formed in the slide rail (101); the limiting section (402) is used to abut the bottom of the slide rail (101).

7. The concealed clothes hanger according to claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the slide rail (101) is provided with a limiting plate (102), which is used to contact the limiting segment (402).

8. The concealed clothes hanger according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom opening of the housing (100) is provided with a cover plate (500); The cover plate (500) has a receiving groove for the clothes hanger plate (300) to pass through; when the clothes hanger plate (300) is completely inside the housing (100), the bottom end of the clothes hanger plate (300) blocks the receiving groove.

9. The concealed clothes hanger according to claim 8, characterized in that, A button (600) is provided on the cover plate (500), and the button (600) is used to control the opening and closing of the electric push rod (200).

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, include: The vehicle body and at least one concealed clothes hanger as described in any one of claims 1 to 9; The housing (100) of the concealed clothes hanger is disposed on the roof of the vehicle body, and the opening of the housing (100) communicates with the interior of the vehicle body.

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