Clothes hanging part retractable clothes drying rod and clothes drying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of clothes hanging parts can pop out drying rod and clothes drying machine, clothes drying machine is composed of host computer and liftable drying rod, host computer reserved groove, drying rod is embedded after rising, with ceiling flush invisible;Rod has clothes hanging part, is completely retracted when storage, pop out just increase hanging point, storage position can also dry clothes, small balcony is also continuously used.Clothes hanging part is the integral piece of blocky base plus center hanging hole, outer contour and rod cavity precision sliding fit, lightweight wear-resistant, small size carries big, long-term smooth push and pull;Actuator only one rotating hook and one three-dimensional guide groove, guide, locking, unlocking one groove is completed, press out, press reset again, service life is super-long, it is labor-saving and fast to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a clothes drying machine, and more particularly to a clothes drying rod with a pop-out hanging section. Background Technology

[0002] Among current common home furnishing designs, concealed clothes drying racks have gained popularity among consumers due to their space-saving and aesthetically pleasing features. These concealed clothes drying racks mainly consist of two parts: a main unit fixed to the ceiling and a height-adjustable drying rod.

[0003] The main unit panel is meticulously designed with grooves of specific shapes and sizes. This ingenious design allows the clothes drying rod to be precisely inserted into the grooves of the main unit panel when it is ready to be stored after drying, achieving a perfect fit with the main unit. This makes the clothes drying rack look neater and more organized when stored, without taking up extra space and blending better into the indoor environment.

[0004] The drying rod consists of a rod body and continuously distributed recessed hanging slots along it. In daily use, when clothes need to be hung to dry, the rod lowers to a suitable height, allowing the user to place the hangers securely in the recessed slots. These evenly distributed and moderately deep slots ensure the hangers are stable and do not slip, providing reliable support for the clothes and ensuring a smooth drying process.

[0005] However, this type of concealed clothes drying rack has a significant drawback in actual use. When users finish drying their clothes and are ready to retract the drying rack, they need to remove each hanger individually. This leads to a problem: while the drying rack is being retracted, the clothes drying rack is essentially in an "idle" state, unable to dry clothes. This affects the user experience to some extent and limits the continuity and efficiency of the drying rack's functions. Utility Model Content

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a clothes drying rod with a pop-out hanging part, so as to overcome the problem that existing clothes drying machines cannot continue to dry clothes during the storage process, thereby improving the convenience of use and space utilization efficiency.

[0007] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a clothes drying rack, which consists of a fixed main unit and a drying rod that can be raised and lowered. The main unit has a groove of a specific shape and size on its panel. When the drying rod is raised, it can be inserted into the groove to achieve a tight fit with the main unit, so that the clothes drying rack is more neat and does not take up extra space when stored.

[0008] The drying rack includes a rod body with multiple recessed hanging grooves evenly distributed on the upper side to allow clothes hangers to be hung stably and to ensure that clothes do not slip during the drying process. In addition, the rod body has at least one downward-expanding hanging part with two working states. In the first state, the hanging part can be retracted into the rod body without affecting the overall appearance and normal use of the drying rack. In the second state, the hanging part can be popped down for users to hang clothes hangers to meet their clothes drying needs.

[0009] The rod body has an inner cavity, and the lower side of the rod body has an entrance and exit that communicate with the inner cavity; the inner cavity is equipped with an actuator, which can switch the hanging part between a first state and a second state by pressing the hanging part upward.

[0010] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that the hanging part includes a block-shaped base and a hanging hole located at the center of the block-shaped base.

[0011] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: the actuator includes a rotatable hook, the side of the garment hanging part is provided with a guide groove, and the hook portion of the hook can move along the guide groove; the guide groove extends upward to the upper end face of the garment hanging part, and the lower part of the guide groove is provided with a lower limit position; when the garment hanging part is in a first state, the hook portion of the hook is located on the lower limit position; when the garment hanging part is in a second state, the hook portion of the hook moves upward out of the guide groove.

[0012] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is: a protruding limiting block is provided on the lower side of the guide groove, and the lower limiting position is a groove provided on the limiting block.

[0013] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: a frame, a first fixed seat, and a second fixed seat are provided in the inner cavity; the upper end of the hook is axially connected to the first fixed seat; the frame includes an integral crossbeam, two vertical beams, a first bottom beam, and a second bottom beam; a first spring is provided between the first bottom beam and the first fixed seat, and a second spring is provided between the second bottom beam and the second fixed seat; in the first state, the hanging part can push the crossbeam upward; in the second state, the crossbeam pushes the hanging part downward under the action of the spring.

[0014] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is that a limiting part is provided on the block-shaped base, and the limiting part will not cause the hanging part to detach from the rod.

[0015] A further preferred technical solution of this utility model is: it includes a rod body, and the upper side of the rod body is evenly distributed with multiple recessed hanging grooves to allow the clothes hanger to be hung stably and to ensure that the clothes do not easily slip off during the drying process;

[0016] In addition, at least one hook that can pop down is provided inside the pole. The hook has two working states. In the first state, the hook can be retracted into the pole without affecting the overall appearance and normal use of the drying pole. In the second state, the hook can pop down to allow users to hang clothes hangers to meet their clothes drying needs.

[0017] The rod body has an inner cavity, and the lower side of the rod body has an entrance / exit communicating with the inner cavity; the inner cavity is equipped with an actuator, which can switch the hanging part between a first state and a second state by pressing the hanging part upward.

[0018] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: the hanging part includes a block-shaped base and a hanging hole located at the center of the block-shaped base; a limiting part is provided on the block-shaped base, and the limiting part will not cause the hanging part to detach from the rod.

[0019] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: the actuator includes a rotatable hook, the side of the hanging part is provided with a guide groove, and the hook part of the hook can move along the guide groove;

[0020] The guide groove extends upward to the upper end face of the hanging part, and a lower limit position is provided at the lower part of the guide groove; when the hanging part is in the first state, the hook of the hook is located on the lower limit position; when the hanging part is in the second state, the hook of the hook moves upward out of the guide groove; a protruding limit block is provided on the lower side of the guide groove, and the lower limit position is a groove provided on the limit block.

[0021] A further preferred embodiment of this utility model is as follows: a frame, a first fixed seat, and a second fixed seat are provided in the inner cavity; the upper end of the hook is axially connected to the first fixed seat; the frame includes an integral crossbeam, two vertical beams, a first bottom beam, and a second bottom beam; a first spring is provided between the first bottom beam and the first fixed seat, and a second spring is provided between the second bottom beam and the second fixed seat; in the first state, the hanging part can push the crossbeam upward; in the second state, the crossbeam pushes the hanging part downward under the action of the spring.

[0022] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are: 1. The convenience and speed of achieving both concealed operation and continuous drying. The clothes drying rack consists of a main unit fixed to the ceiling and a height-adjustable drying rod. A precision groove is pre-drilled in the main unit panel, allowing the drying rod to be fully embedded after rising, flush with the ceiling, achieving "invisible" storage. The upper side of the rod retains a traditional hanging slot for regular drying; the interior conceals at least one downward-popping hanging section, forming a dual "pop-up and concealed" mode. When the hanging section is retracted, it is completely recessed into the rod, maximizing space utilization without increasing thickness. Even when the drying rod is in the retracted position, clothes can continue to be dried, overcoming the limitation of "stopping when the rod is retracted," providing an uninterrupted drying solution for small balconies and fast-paced families.

[0023] 2. The minimalist and highly durable structure of the hanging part adopts a square integrated design with a block-shaped base and a central hanging hole. The outer contour of the base and the inner cavity of the rod are precisely fitted together, making the overall use smooth, natural, and easy to operate. The tight and simple fit of the parts achieves a small size with great function. The overall weight is small and lightweight, and the function can be ensured even after long-term use. It balances strength and economy, and achieves a durable experience.

[0024] 3. The rapid switching logic actuator of the pure mechanical actuator consists of only a rotatable hook and a three-dimensional guide groove, which can complete the entire set of actions of guiding, locking, unlocking and lowering. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are drawn only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, unless specifically indicated, the drawings are only schematic representations of the composition or structure of the described objects and may contain exaggerated depictions, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the clothes drying rack of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure in which the clothes hanging part is installed inside the rod;

[0028] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the structure in which the hanging part is housed within the rod;

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure in which the hanging part pops out from the rod;

[0030] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the execution mechanism and the garment hanging section Figure 1 ;

[0031] Figure 6Schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the execution mechanism and the garment hanging section Figure 2 ;

[0032] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the cooperation structure between the execution mechanism and the garment hanging section Figure 3 ;

[0033] Figure 8 The trajectory of the hook sliding within the guide groove of the garment hanging section. Detailed Implementation

[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a clothes drying rack 100 is provided, which consists of a main unit 101 fixed to the ceiling and a clothes drying rod 102 that can be raised and lowered. The main unit 101 has a groove of a specific shape and size on its panel. When the clothes drying rod 102 is raised, it can be precisely inserted into the groove, achieving a tight fit with the main unit 101. This makes the clothes drying rack 100 more neat and beautiful when stored, and does not take up extra space, truly "invisible" in the home environment.

[0035] The drying rack 102 includes a rod body 10, on the upper side of which multiple recessed hanging grooves 20 are evenly distributed. These hanging grooves 20 have a moderate depth and reasonable spacing, which can stably hang clothes hangers and effectively prevent the clothes hangers from sliding or falling during wind or lifting, thus ensuring the stability and safety of clothes during the drying process.

[0036] More importantly, the rod body 10 also has at least one downward-popping garment hanging part 30 hidden inside. This garment hanging part 30 has two working states, realizing a perfect switch between "hidden" and "functional":

[0037] The first state is the retracted state, where the hanging part 30 is completely retracted into the rod body 10. At this time, the appearance of the drying rod 102 remains simple and flat, without affecting its embedding into the main unit's groove, ensuring a smooth and unobstructed storage process without adding extra thickness, maintaining the "invisible" effect of the whole machine. The second state is the pop-up state, where the hanging part 30 pops down, exposing the hanging hole, allowing users to directly hang clothes hangers and realize additional clothes drying functions. Even when the drying rod 102 has risen to the retracted position, clothes can still be dried without interrupting the usage process.

[0038] To achieve this intelligent switching, the rod body 10 has an inner cavity 11, and an entrance / exit 12 communicating with the inner cavity 11 is opened at a corresponding position on the lower side of the rod body 10. An actuator 40 is installed in the inner cavity 11. The user only needs to press the hanging part 30 upwards gently, and the actuator 40 can drive the hanging part 30 to quickly switch between the first state and the second state. The operation is simple, labor-saving, and tool-free, realizing a user-friendly experience of one-click pop-up and hiding.

[0039] This technical solution delivers significant benefits, breaking through the limitations of traditional clothes drying racks that are only "discontinued when stored," enabling continuous use while clothes are still being dried. It improves space utilization by adding extra hanging points without compromising the concealed storage of the main unit. It enhances the user experience, eliminating the need for repeatedly raising and lowering the drying rod or removing hangers, simplifying the operation process and making it particularly suitable for small balconies and fast-paced households. Maintaining the overall aesthetics, the pop-up structure is completely hidden inside the rod body 10, preserving the visual lines and balancing functionality and design. The structure is stable and reliable, with state switching achieved through a mechanical actuator, requiring no electricity, resulting in a low failure rate and long service life. In summary, this pop-up drying rod structure achieves maximum functional expansion through a minimalist design, truly achieving "invisible yet functional," providing a more efficient, aesthetically pleasing, and user-friendly solution for modern smart home drying systems.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the hanging part 30 consists of a block-shaped base 31 and a hanging hole 32 located in the center of the block-shaped base 31. It has a square structure that is simple, sturdy and durable, and its service life can be guaranteed even under high-intensity use.

[0041] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 As shown, the actuator 40 is equipped with a rotatable hook 41, which closely engages with the guide groove 33 on the side of the garment hanging part 30. The hook portion 42 of the hook 41 can move up and down along the guide groove 33. The guide groove 33 extends upward to the upper end face of the garment hanging part 30. The lower part of the guide groove 33 is provided with a lower limiting position 34, which is a concave limiting groove structure that allows the hook portion 42 of the hook 41 to easily engage. When the garment hanging part 30 is in the first state, the hook portion 42 of the hook 41 is located on the lower limiting position 34. In the first state, the hanging part 30 is retracted, and the entire hanging part 30 is hidden inside the rod body 10. When the hanging part 30 is in the second state, the hook part 42 of the hook 41 moves upward out of the guide groove 33 and is located on the upper end face of the hanging part 30. This state is when the hanging part 30 is completely exposed to the rod body 10, which is the state in which the function is realized. The whole process can be achieved simply by pressing the hanging part 30. The purely mechanical structure is stable and reliable, and can easily meet the simple clothes drying function even when the clothes drying rack 100 is hidden and stored.

[0042] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a raised limiting block v is provided on the lower side of the guide groove 33. The clothes drying block is a single structural component, which is sturdy and durable. The lower limiting position 34 is a groove provided on the limiting block v. This groove is a concave limiting groove structure with a rounded transition on the concave groove surface, allowing the hook 42 of the hook 41 to be easily and smoothly engaged. The entire structure is simple and reliable, and the reasonable structure allows the user to easily complete the raising and lowering of the clothes hanging part 30 while ensuring its service life and economy.

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a frame 53 is provided in the inner cavity 11. The entire frame 53 is a rectangular frame. When the hanging part 30 is in the first state and retracted, the frame 53, together with the hanging part 30, is located on the upper end face of the rod 10. The entire structure plays a more stable and solid linkage role. On the inner side of the vertical beams 532 on the left and right sides of the frame 53, there are first fixing seats 51 and second fixing seats 52 for fixing the hanging part 30. The upper end of the hook 41 of the actuator 40 is connected to the first fixing seat 51. The frame 53 includes an integral horizontal beam 531, two vertical beams 532, and a first bottom beam 533 and a second bottom beam 534. The entire beam body forms an open rectangle, which works in conjunction with the hanging part 30 within the rod 10 to realize the switching between the two states of the hanging part 30.

[0044] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, in the frame 53, a first spring s1 is provided between the first bottom beam 533 and the first fixed seat 51, and a second spring s2 is provided between the second bottom beam 534 and the second fixed seat 51. In the first state, the hanging part 30 can push the crossbeam 531 to move upward. During the pushing process, the frame 53 moves upward along with the hanging part 30. At this time, the first bottom beam 533 and the second bottom beam 534 compress the springs S1 and S2 and move upward. In the second state, the hook 41 of the actuator 40 disengages from the slot on the limiting block v, and the crossbeam 531 pushes the hanging part 30 downward under the action of the spring, so that the lowered hanging part 30 is fully exposed, achieving the function of drying clothes. The whole operation process is convenient and easy.

[0045] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, a limiting part r is provided on the block-shaped base 31. The structure of the limiting part r is T-shaped when viewed from the side. The protrusions on both sides allow the hanging part 30 to be hung on the rod 10 without the hanging part 30 being detached from the rod 10. The structure is simple and sturdy.

[0046] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these descriptions are merely descriptive and exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] It should be noted that similar labels in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it will not be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0048] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Similarly, "first" and "second" are only for ease of understanding and have no other directional meaning, and cannot be considered as limitations on this utility model.

[0049] This invention describes a clothes drying rod with a pop-out hanging section and a clothes drying machine, as provided by this utility model. Specific examples are used to illustrate the principle and implementation of this utility model. The descriptions of the embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand this utility model and its core ideas. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this utility model without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A clothes drying rack, characterized in that: The clothes drying rack consists of a fixed main unit and a clothes drying rod that can be raised and lowered. The main unit's panel has grooves of a specific shape and size. When the clothes drying rod is raised, it can be inserted into the grooves to achieve a tight fit with the main unit, making the clothes drying rack more neat and not taking up extra space when stored. The drying rack includes a rod body, and the upper side of the rod body is evenly distributed with multiple recessed hanging grooves to allow clothes hangers to be hung stably and to ensure that clothes do not slip off during the drying process. In addition, the pole body is provided with at least one hanging part that can pop down. The hanging part has two working states. In the first state, the hanging part can be retracted into the pole body without affecting the overall appearance and normal use of the drying pole. In the second state, the hanging part can pop down to allow users to hang clothes hangers to meet their clothing drying needs. The rod body has an inner cavity, and the lower side of the rod body has an entrance and exit that communicate with the inner cavity; the inner cavity is equipped with an actuator, which can switch the hanging part between a first state and a second state by pressing the hanging part upward.

2. The clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The garment hanging part includes a block-shaped base and a hanging hole located at the center of the block-shaped base.

3. A clothes drying rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The actuator includes a rotatable hook, and the side of the hanging part is provided with a guide groove, and the hook part of the hook can move along the guide groove; The guide groove extends upward to the upper end face of the hanging part, and a lower limit position is provided at the lower part of the guide groove; when the hanging part is in the first state, the hook part of the hook is located on the lower limit position; When the garment hanging part is in the second state, the hook of the hook moves upward out of the guide groove.

4. A clothes drying rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower side of the guide groove is provided with a protruding limiting block, and the lower limiting position is a slot provided on the limiting block.

5. A clothes drying rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner cavity is provided with a frame, a first fixing seat, and a second fixing seat; The upper end of the hook is axially connected to the first fixed seat; The frame includes an integral crossbeam, two vertical beams, a first bottom beam, and a second bottom beam; A first spring is provided between the first bottom beam and the first fixed seat, and a second spring is provided between the second bottom beam and the second fixed seat; In the first state, the hanging part can push the crossbeam upward; In the second state, the crossbeam pushes the garment hanging part downward under the action of the spring.

6. A clothes drying rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The block-shaped base is provided with a limiting part, which prevents the hanging part from detaching from the rod.

7. A clothes drying rod with a pop-out hanging section, characterized in that: Includes a pole, the upper side of which is evenly distributed with multiple recessed hanging grooves to allow clothes hangers to be hung stably and to ensure that clothes do not slip off during the drying process; In addition, the inside of the pole is equipped with at least one hook that can pop down. The hook has two working states. In the first state, the hook can be retracted into the pole without affecting the overall appearance and normal use of the drying pole. In the second state, the hook can pop down to allow users to hang clothes hangers to meet their clothing drying needs. The rod body has an inner cavity, and the lower side of the rod body has an entrance and exit that communicate with the inner cavity; the inner cavity is equipped with an actuator, which can switch the hanging part between a first state and a second state by pressing the hanging part upward.

8. A clothes-hanging rod with a pop-out section according to claim 7, characterized in that: The garment hanging part includes a block-shaped base and a hanging hole located at the center of the block-shaped base; The block-shaped base is provided with a limiting part, which prevents the hanging part from detaching from the rod.

9. A clothes-hanging rod with a pop-out section according to claim 7, characterized in that: The actuator includes a rotatable hook, and the side of the hanging part is provided with a guide groove, and the hook part of the hook can move along the guide groove; The guide groove extends upward to the upper end face of the hanging part, and a lower limit position is provided at the lower part of the guide groove; when the hanging part is in the first state, the hook of the hook is located on the lower limit position; when the hanging part is in the second state, the hook of the hook moves upward out of the guide groove; a protruding limit block is provided on the lower side of the guide groove, and the lower limit position is a groove provided on the limit block.

10. A clothes-hanging rod with a pop-out section according to claim 7, characterized in that: The inner cavity is provided with a frame, a first fixing seat, and a second fixing seat; The upper end of the hook is axially connected to the first fixed seat; The frame includes an integral crossbeam, two vertical beams, a first bottom beam, and a second bottom beam; A first spring is provided between the first bottom beam and the first fixed seat, and a second spring is provided between the second bottom beam and the second fixed seat; In the first state, the hanging part can push the crossbeam upward; In the second state, the crossbeam pushes the garment hanging part downward under the action of the spring.

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