Drying apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a drying device. The drying device comprises a drying structure, a mechanical arm movably connected with the drying structure, and an electrostatic removal element arranged at the end of the mechanical arm and used for dissipating or transferring accumulated electrostatic charges on the surface of a target object. The drying device provided by the application can hang the target object (such as clothes) by using the drying structure, drive the electrostatic removal element to move relative to the target object within a certain space range by using the mechanical arm, increase the working area of the electrostatic removal element, and remove the electrostatic charges on the target object within a certain space range by using the electrostatic removal element. Therefore, the drying device has a care function, the automation and intelligence of the drying device are improved, the user does not need to manually perform a care operation, time and labor are saved, and the care efficiency and practicality are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of textile care technology, and more specifically, to a drying device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, clothes drying racks on the market do not have care functions, and their automation and intelligence levels are relatively low. Users need to choose a suitable location to hang clothes according to the structure of the drying rack and manually perform care operations such as removing static electricity. This is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also has low care efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application addresses the shortcomings of existing methods by proposing a clothes drying device to solve the technical problems of clothes dryers lacking care functions and having relatively low levels of automation and intelligence.

[0004] This application provides a drying device, including: Drying structure; A robotic arm is movably connected to the drying structure; An electrostatic eliminator, located at the end of a robotic arm, is used to dissipate or transfer static charges accumulated on the surface of a target object.

[0005] Optionally, the drying device includes at least one of the following: The robotic arm is movably mounted on the drying structure; Static eliminators include: static eliminators.

[0006] Optionally, the drying device also includes: arm drive components and transmission components, each movably mounted on the drying structure; The arm drive component is connected to the transmission assembly; The transmission component is connected to the front end of the robotic arm.

[0007] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes: The first base is installed on the drying structure; A screw is rotatably mounted on a first base about its own axis; the screw is connected to an arm drive component; An anti-rotation rod is mounted on the first base parallel to the screw. The movable seat is threadedly connected to the screw and slides with the anti-rotation rod; The front end of the robotic arm is mounted on a mobile base.

[0008] Optionally, the first base includes: a base plate and a first side plate and a second side plate, each fixedly connected to the base plate; The first end of the screw is rotatably connected to the first side plate, and the second end passes through the through hole on the second side plate and is connected to the arm drive component. The two ends of the anti-rotation rod are respectively fixedly connected to the first side plate and the second side plate.

[0009] Optionally, the drying device also includes: a rotating connector and a third side plate fixedly connected to the base plate; The arm drive component includes: a motor mounted on the third side plate; One end of the rotating connector is connected to the second end of the screw, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor.

[0010] Optionally, the robotic arm includes: The second base is movably mounted on the drying structure; At least two limb assemblies that are rotatably connected in sequence are rotatably mounted on a second base; The static electricity removal component is located on the last segment assembly, which is furthest from the second base.

[0011] Optionally, the robotic arm also includes: at least two segment actuators; At least two limb actuators are connected to at least two limb assemblies in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0012] Optionally, the drying structure includes: a main unit assembly and a drying rod assembly connected together; The robotic arm is movably connected to at least one of the main unit assembly and the drying rack assembly; The robotic arm is configured to move the static electricity removal component within the drying area of ​​the drying rack assembly.

[0013] Optionally, the drying device also includes at least one of the following: The control unit is configured to control the robotic arm to move the static electricity removal components within the drying area of ​​the drying structure; A vision-guided structure is mounted on the robotic arm and close to the electrostatic removal component, or mounted on the electrostatic removal component.

[0014] The beneficial technical effects of the technical solutions provided in this application include: The drying device provided in this application embodiment can suspend target objects (such as clothes) using a drying structure. A robotic arm drives an electrostatic removal component to move relative to the target object within a certain spatial range. The electrostatic removal component removes static electricity from the target object within a certain spatial range, giving the drying device a care function. This improves the automation and intelligence of the drying device, eliminating the need for manual care operations by the user, saving time and effort, and improving care efficiency and practicality.

[0015] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will become apparent from the description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the following description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a drying device and a target object provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application (the drying rod assembly and the lifting assembly are not shown); Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another part of the structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application (showing the main unit assembly and the lighting assembly); Figure 5 A schematic diagram of another part of the structure of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application (showing the main unit assembly, drying assembly and part of the lifting assembly); Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the main unit component of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the drying component of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 8 This is another schematic diagram of the drying component of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the arm drive component, rotating connector, third side plate, transmission assembly, robotic arm, and static electricity removal component of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the connection between the arm drive component, transmission assembly, rotating connector and third side plate of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the robotic arm and the static electricity removal component of a drying device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure label: 100 - Drying equipment; 10-Host Components; 11-Box body fastener; 12-Side panel; 13-Side panel cover; 14-Bottom plate; 20-Drying rod assembly; 21-Drying rod; 22-Bracket; 30 - Robotic arm; 31-Second base; 321-First limb assembly; 322-Second limb assembly; 323-Third limb assembly; 324-Fourth limb assembly; 33-Limb drive component; 34-Rotation limit plate; 40 - Static electricity removal components; 60-arm drive unit; 70 - Transmission components; 71-First base; 711-Base plate; 712-First side plate; 713-Second side plate; 72-Screw; 73-Anti-rotation rod; 74-Moving seat; 81-Rotating connector; 82-Third side plate; 110 - Drying assembly; 111-Upper shell of air duct; 112-Lower shell of air duct; 113-Impeller; 114-Motor; 115-Heating module; 120-Lifting assembly; 121-Motor; 122-Roller; 123-Wire rope; 124-Scissors frame; 130 - Lighting components; 200 - Target object. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The embodiments of this application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary descriptions for explaining the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, and do not constitute a limitation on the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

[0019] Those skilled in the art will understand that, unless specifically stated otherwise, the terms "described" and "the" as used herein may also include plural forms. It should be further understood that the term "comprising" as used in the specification of this application means the presence of the stated features, integers, and / or components, but does not exclude other features, information, data, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof supported by this art. The term "and / or" as used herein refers to at least one of the items defined by the term; for example, "A and / or B" can be implemented as "A," or as "B," or as "A and B."

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] The drying device provided in this application aims to solve the technical problems of existing clothes drying machines that do not have care functions, have relatively low levels of automation and intelligence, and require users to manually perform care operations such as removing static electricity, which is not only time-consuming and laborious, but also has low care efficiency.

[0022] The technical solution of this application and how it solves the above-mentioned technical problems are described in detail below with specific embodiments. It should be noted that the following embodiments can be referenced, borrowed, or combined with each other, and the same terms, similar features, and similar implementation steps in different embodiments will not be described again.

[0023] This application provides a drying device 100, the structural schematic diagram of which is shown below. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the drying device 100 includes: Drying structure; The robotic arm 30 is movably connected to the drying structure; The static electricity removal component 40 is disposed at the end of the robotic arm 30 and is used to dissipate or transfer the static charge accumulated on the surface of the target object 200.

[0024] In this embodiment, the drying structure is used to support the robotic arm 30 and the static electricity removal component 40, and can be used to suspend the target object 200 (e.g., clothing).

[0025] In this embodiment, the static electricity removal component 40 can dissipate or transfer the static charge accumulated on the surface of the target object 200 (e.g., clothing), thereby achieving static electricity removal from the target object 200. The drying device 100 provided in this embodiment is equipped with the static electricity removal component 40 to achieve the function of eliminating static electricity from the target object 200 (e.g., clothing).

[0026] In this embodiment, the robotic arm 30 is movable relative to the drying structure, and the static electricity removal component 40 is disposed at the end of the robotic arm 30, so that the robotic arm 30 can drive the static electricity removal component 40 to move, thereby enabling the static electricity removal component 40 to move relative to the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) within a certain spatial range. In this way, the static electricity removal component 40 can remove the static charge on the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) within a certain spatial range, thereby increasing the working area of ​​the static electricity removal component 40 and improving the static electricity removal efficiency.

[0027] The drying device 100 provided in this application embodiment can suspend a target object 200 (such as clothing) using a drying structure. The robotic arm 30 drives the static electricity removal component 40 to move relative to the target object 200 within a certain spatial range. The static electricity removal component 40 removes static electricity from the target object 200 within a certain spatial range, so that the drying device 100 has a static electricity elimination care function, which improves the automation and intelligence of the drying device 100. It eliminates the need for manual care operations by the user, saving time and effort, and improving care efficiency and practicality.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the end of the robotic arm 30 refers to the tail end of the robotic arm 30 away from the drying structure, that is, the very end of the robotic arm 30. The front end of the robotic arm 30 refers to the head end of the robotic arm 30 closer to the drying structure, that is, the very beginning of the robotic arm 30. The end and the front end of the robotic arm 30 form the two ends of the robotic arm 30.

[0029] Optionally, such as Figure 1 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the target object 200 includes, but is not limited to, clothing or household items (such as curtains, kitchen textiles, duvet covers or sheets, towels or bath towels, etc.) and any items that need to be destaticated or can be treated to remove static electricity.

[0030] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the static electricity removal component 40 includes a static eliminator. The static eliminator ejects ions that neutralize static electricity on the target object 200 (e.g., clothing), thereby removing static electricity from the target object 200.

[0031] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the static electricity removal component 40 may include a static electricity grounding device or an antistatic agent spraying device (e.g., an electrostatic spray gun) as needed. The static electricity grounding device can dissipate static electricity on the target object 200 to the ground through a conductor, thereby eliminating static electricity. The antistatic agent spraying device can spray an antistatic agent onto the surface of the target object 200, thereby dispersing or neutralizing the static charge on the surface of the target object 200 and reducing static electricity accumulation.

[0032] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figure 9 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 is movably mounted on the drying structure.

[0033] In this embodiment, the robotic arm 30 can move the static electricity removal component 40 relative to the drying structure, thereby moving the static electricity removal component 40 relative to the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) suspended on the drying structure. This increases the working area of ​​the static electricity removal component 40. The movable robotic arm 30 and the static electricity removal component 40 can remove static electricity from the target object 200 within a certain space, thus improving work efficiency.

[0034] The drying device 100 provided in this embodiment can use the robotic arm 30 to drive the static electricity removal component 40 on the drying structure (such as...) Figure 2The robotic arm 30 moves along the length of the drying rod 21 and uses the static electricity removal component 40 to spray ions, which neutralize the static electricity on the target object 200 (such as clothing), thereby removing the static electricity from the target object 200 and achieving the care function. The robotic arm 30 can reciprocate along the length of the drying rod 21, so that the static electricity removal component 40 can reciprocate to care for the target object 200.

[0035] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying device 100 further includes an arm drive member 60 and a transmission assembly 70, each movably disposed on the drying structure. The arm drive member 60 is connected to the transmission assembly 70. The transmission assembly 70 is connected to the front end of the robotic arm 30.

[0036] In this embodiment, the drying structure supports the arm drive 60 and the transmission assembly 70. The arm drive 60 drives the transmission assembly 70, providing power to the transmission assembly 70. The transmission assembly 70 transmits power to the robotic arm 30, causing the robotic arm 30 to move relative to the drying structure. This, in turn, causes the static electricity removal component 40 to move relative to the drying structure and the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) suspended on the drying structure. This allows the static electricity removal component 40 to remove static electricity from the target object 200 within a certain spatial range, improving the working area and work efficiency.

[0037] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in this embodiment, the transmission assembly 70 includes: a first base 71, a screw 72, an anti-rotation rod 73, and a movable seat 74. The first base 71 is mounted on a drying structure (e.g., the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20). The screw 72 is rotatably mounted on the first base 71 about its own axis; the screw 72 is connected to the arm drive member 60. The anti-rotation rod 73 is mounted on the first base 71 parallel to the screw 72. The movable seat 74 is threadedly connected to the screw 72 and slidably engaged with the anti-rotation rod 73. The front end of the robotic arm 30 is mounted on the movable seat 74.

[0038] In this embodiment, the first base 71 supports the screw 72, the anti-rotation rod 73, the movable seat 74, and the robotic arm 30 mounted on the movable seat 74. The arm drive 60 drives the screw 72 to rotate relative to the first base 71 (i.e., relative to the drying structure, and further relative to the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20). Driven by the screw 72, the movable seat 74 tends to rotate. The anti-rotation rod 73 prevents the movable seat 74 from rotating, thus converting its rotational tendency into movement along the extension direction of the screw 72, allowing the movable seat 74 to move along with the robotic arm 30. The anti-rotation rod 73 is parallel to the screw 72, providing a guiding effect on the movement of the movable seat 74 along the extension direction of the screw 72.

[0039] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the first base 71 is fixedly installed on the main unit assembly 10 of the drying structure. Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the first base 71 can also be fixedly installed on the drying rod assembly 20 (e.g., drying rod 21 or bracket 22) of the drying structure according to actual needs.

[0040] Optionally, in this embodiment, the screw 72 includes, but is not limited to, a lead screw.

[0041] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in this embodiment, the first base 71 includes a base plate 711 and a first side plate 712 and a second side plate 713, each fixedly connected to the base plate 711. The first end of the screw 72 is rotatably connected to the first side plate 712, and the second end passes through a through hole in the second side plate 713 and is connected to the arm drive member 60. Both ends of the anti-rotation rod 73 are fixedly connected to the first side plate 712 and the second side plate 713, respectively.

[0042] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the first side plate 712 and the second side plate 713 are arranged in parallel and along the extension direction of the screw 72.

[0043] Optionally, in this embodiment, the first end of the screw 72 is rotatably connected to the first side plate 712 via a bearing.

[0044] Optionally, such as Figure 3 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying device 100 further includes: a rotating connector 81 and a third side plate 82 fixedly connected to the base plate 711. The arm drive 60 includes: a motor mounted on the third side plate 82. One end of the rotating connector 81 is connected to the second end of the screw 72, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor.

[0045] In this embodiment, the rotating shaft of the motor drives the screw 72 to rotate through the rotating connector 81, which improves the level of automation and intelligence.

[0046] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the rotating connector 81 includes, but is not limited to, a rotary joint.

[0047] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the third side plate 82 is arranged parallel to the second side plate 713 and is located on the side of the second side plate 713 away from the first side plate 712.

[0048] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the arm drive 60 is installed on the side of the third side plate 82 away from the second side plate 713.

[0049] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the arm drive component 60 may include a crank handle or handwheel rotatably mounted on the third side plate 82, and the crank handle or handwheel is connected to the rotating connector 81. The rotating connector 81 and the screw 72 may be rotated in sequence by manually turning the crank handle or handwheel.

[0050] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the number of anti-rotation rods 73 is at least two. At least two anti-rotation rods 73 are arranged parallel to each other on the outer periphery of the screw 72. This design improves the anti-rotation effect and guiding function of the movable seat 74, thereby enhancing the stability of the movable seat 74's movement.

[0051] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in the embodiment of this application, at least two anti-rotation rods 73 are respectively fixedly connected at both ends to the first side plate 712 and the second side plate 713.

[0052] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in this embodiment, there are two anti-rotation rods 73. The first anti-rotation rod 73 is arranged parallel to the top of the screw 72, and the second anti-rotation rod 73 is arranged parallel to the bottom of the screw 72. The movable seat 74 is provided with a threaded hole for threaded engagement with the screw 72 and a through hole for sliding engagement with each of the two anti-rotation rods 73. The two anti-rotation rods 73 are correspondingly inserted into the two through holes of the movable seat 74.

[0053] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown in the example of this application, the drying device 100 includes an arm drive component 60, a transmission assembly 70, a rotating connector 81, and a third side plate 82. The transmission assembly 70 includes a base plate 711, a first side plate 712, a second side plate 713, an anti-rotation rod 73, a screw 72, and a movable seat 74.

[0054] The first side plate 712, the second side plate 713 and the third side plate 82 are arranged along the extension direction of the screw 72 and are each fixed to the base plate 711 by screws.

[0055] The arm drive component 60 is fixed to the third side plate 82 by screws.

[0056] One end of the screw 72 is rotatably fitted onto the first side plate 712, and the other end passes through the through hole or slot on the second side plate 713 and is fitted into the corresponding mounting slot at one end of the rotating connector 81.

[0057] The rotating shaft of the arm drive component 60 is sleeved and fixed to the other end of the rotating connector 81.

[0058] The two ends of the anti-rotation rod 73 are respectively fixedly connected to the first side plate 712 and the second side plate 713.

[0059] The movable base 74 is threadedly connected to the screw 72 and slidably engaged with the anti-rotation rod 73. The movable base 74 is connected to the front end of the robotic arm 30.

[0060] When the arm drive component 60 rotates, it drives the rotating connector 81 to rotate, and the rotating connector 81 drives the screw 72 to rotate. The screw 72 is connected to the movable seat 74 by a thread. When the screw 72 rotates, the thread force causes the movable seat 74 to have a rotational tendency or be subjected to a rotational force. Since the movable seat 74 is in sliding engagement with the anti-rotation rod 73, the anti-rotation rod 73 prevents or restricts the rotation of the movable seat 74. Therefore, under the rotational tendency or the rotational force received, the movable seat 74 moves along the extension direction or length direction of the screw 72, thereby enabling the movable seat 74 to drive the robotic arm 30 to move.

[0061] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, the robotic arm 30 includes a second base 31 and at least two segmental assemblies rotatably connected in sequence. The second base 31 is movably mounted on a drying structure (e.g., main unit assembly 10 or drying rod assembly 20). The at least two segmental assemblies rotatably connected in sequence are rotatably mounted on the second base 31. An electrostatic eliminator 40 is mounted on the last segmental assembly furthest from the second base 31.

[0062] In this embodiment, the second base 31 is movable relative to the drying structure, thereby enabling the entire robotic arm 30 to move. At least two segmental assemblies are not only rotatable relative to the second base 31, but adjacent segmental assemblies are also rotatable relative to each other, which can improve the degree of freedom of movement of the robotic arm 30, thereby enabling more flexible and convenient adjustment of the spatial position of the static electricity removal component 40.

[0063] In this embodiment, the static electricity removal component 40 is disposed on the last segment assembly. When the robotic arm 30 extends, the last segment assembly is furthest from the second base 31 and can extend the longest distance, so that the static electricity removal component 40 has the largest working radius. It can perform static electricity removal and other care operations on distant target objects 200 (such as clothing) without causing any obstruction to other segment assemblies.

[0064] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, the second base 31 is connected to the transmission component 70 installed on the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20 of the drying structure. Under the drive of the arm drive component 60 and the transmission action of the transmission component 70, the second base 31 drives the entire robotic arm 30 and the static electricity removal component 40 installed on the robotic arm 30 to move relative to the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20, so as to remove static electricity from the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) hanging on the drying rod assembly 20.

[0065] Optionally, such as Figure 9 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the second base 31 is fixedly connected to the movable seat 74 of the transmission assembly 70.

[0066] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 further includes at least two segment drive members 33, which are connected one-to-one with at least two segment assemblies. The segment drive members 33 are used to drive the correspondingly connected segment assemblies, providing power for the rotation of the segment assemblies.

[0067] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the limb drive 33 includes, but is not limited to, a motor, such as a rotary motor.

[0068] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 includes a second base 31, a first limb assembly 321, a second limb assembly 322, a third limb assembly 323, and a fourth limb assembly 324 that are rotatably connected in sequence.

[0069] The second base 31 is directly fixedly connected to the movable seat 74 of the transmission assembly 70.

[0070] Each segment component is equipped with a corresponding segment drive 33, which allows each segment component to rotate with the segment drive 33, causing the overall length and shape of the robotic arm 30 to change or be adjusted. This adjusts the spatial position of the static electricity removal component 40 installed at the end of the robotic arm 30, enabling the removal of static electricity from target objects 200 (such as clothing) at different spatial positions or different areas of the same target object 200, thus achieving the care of the target object 200.

[0071] The fourth limb assembly 324 is equipped with an electrostatic removal component 40, which can dissipate or transfer the static charge accumulated on the surface of the target object 200 (such as clothing), thereby removing static electricity from the target object 200 and achieving the function of static removal.

[0072] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the limb assembly (e.g., the first limb assembly 321, the second limb assembly 322, the third limb assembly 323 or the fourth limb assembly 324) is provided with mounting holes, and the rotation shaft of the limb drive 33 is adapted to and fixedly assembled with the mounting holes of the corresponding limb assembly, so that the rotation shaft of the limb drive 33 directly drives the limb assembly to rotate.

[0073] Of course, in other alternative embodiments of this application, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, the robotic arm 30 also includes a rotation limit plate 34.

[0074] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, each segment component is provided with a corresponding rotation limiting plate 34.

[0075] Optionally, such as Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown in this embodiment, the segment assembly (e.g., the first segment assembly 321, the second segment assembly 322, the third segment assembly 323, or the fourth segment assembly 324) is provided with a through hole (e.g., a circular through hole). A rotation limiting plate 34 is fixedly installed on the segment assembly. The rotation limiting plate 34 is provided with an assembly hole that matches the rotation shaft of the segment drive 33. The rotation shaft of the segment drive 33 passes through the through hole of the segment assembly and is fixedly connected to the assembly hole of the rotation limiting plate 34. The rotation shaft of the segment drive 33 drives the segment assembly to rotate through the rotation limiting plate 34.

[0076] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown in the embodiments of this application, the number of the robotic arm 30 and the electrostatic removal component 40, arm drive component 60 and transmission component 70 connected to the robotic arm 30 can be set to one, two or more, depending on actual needs.

[0077] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the drying structure includes: a clothes rack, a clothes drying machine, a towel rack (i.e., a rack for hanging towels and other items), a Roman rod (i.e., a rack for hanging curtains and other items), a bath towel rack (i.e., a rack for hanging bath towels and other items), a quilt drying rod, or a drying net.

[0078] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the clothes rack includes, but is not limited to, floor-standing clothes racks and hanging clothes racks. Hanging clothes racks can be hand-cranked or electric.

[0079] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, the clothes drying rack includes, but is not limited to, an electric clothes drying rack.

[0080] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying structure includes a main unit assembly 10 and a drying rod assembly 20 connected to each other (e.g., the drying structure is a clothes drying machine). A robotic arm 30 is movably connected to at least one of the main unit assembly 10 and the drying rod assembly 20.

[0081] In this embodiment, the host component 10 is used to support the drying rod assembly 20 and the robotic arm 30, etc. The drying rod assembly 20 is used to suspend the target object 200 for drying or removing static electricity. The robotic arm 30 is movable relative to the host component 10 and the drying rod assembly 20, so that the robotic arm 30 can drive the static electricity removal component 40 to move, so as to remove static electricity from the target object 200.

[0082] It should be noted that, in the embodiments of this application, the robotic arm 30 is movably connected to at least one of the host component 10 and the drying rod component 20, including: the robotic arm 30 is movably connected to the host component 10, or the robotic arm 30 is movably connected to the drying rod component 20, or the host component 10 and the drying rod component 20 are each movably provided with a robotic arm 30.

[0083] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 is movably mounted on the host assembly 10 and extends into the drying space defined by the drying rod assembly 20.

[0084] In this embodiment, the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) can be suspended within the drying space defined by the drying rod assembly 20. The movement of the robotic arm 30 moves the static electricity removal component 40, thereby enabling the static electricity removal component 40 to be used to remove static electricity from the target object 200. The robotic arm 30 is movable relative to the main assembly 10 and extends into the drying space, ensuring that any drying area within the drying space, or any drying area within the drying space, is within the operating radius of the robotic arm 30, thus achieving effective static electricity removal.

[0085] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the robotic arm 30 is mounted on the outer periphery of the main unit 10. This design ensures that the robotic arm 30 can reach any drying area in the drying space, while also facilitating the installation, disassembly, or maintenance of the robotic arm 30.

[0086] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the robotic arm 30 may be mounted below the host component 10 as needed.

[0087] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying rod assembly 20 is arranged below the main unit assembly 10, and the robotic arm 30 can be conveniently extended into the drying space either on the outer periphery or below the main unit assembly 10.

[0088] Of course, in other optional embodiments of this application, the drying structure may include a drying rod assembly 20, depending on actual needs. In this case, the drying structure does not include the main unit assembly 10 (for example, the drying structure is a clothes rack), and the robotic arm 30 is movably mounted on the drying rod assembly 20.

[0089] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, the drying rod assembly 20 includes at least one drying rod 21 and a bracket 22 connected to the at least one drying rod 21. A robotic arm 30 is movably mounted on one of the drying rods 21 or the bracket 22.

[0090] In this embodiment, the drying rod 21 is used to suspend the target object 200 for drying or static electricity removal. The bracket 22 is used to support the drying rod 21. The drying rod assembly 20 defines the drying space. The robotic arm 30 is mounted on the drying rod 21 or the bracket 22 and is movable, capable of moving the static electricity removal component 40 to any target drying area in the drying space, thereby achieving effective matching and static electricity removal of the target object 200 suspended in the drying space.

[0091] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, there are multiple drying rods 21, which are distributed parallel to each other along a first direction and each extends along a second direction. Each of the multiple drying rods 21 is connected to a bracket 22.

[0092] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the bracket 22 extends along the first direction.

[0093] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, when the drying structure includes the main unit component 10, the bracket 22 of the drying rod component 20 is connected to the main unit component 10.

[0094] Optionally, in this embodiment, the robotic arm 30 is mounted on a central drying rod 21 and is movable in a second direction, i.e., along the extension direction of the drying rod 21. This allows the robotic arm 30 to extend from the center of the drying rod assembly 20 to any edge, reducing the required operating radius. Alternatively, the robotic arm 30 is mounted on an edge drying rod 21 and is movable in a second direction, i.e., along the extension direction of the drying rod 21. Positioned at the edge, the robotic arm 30 is easy to store and does not occupy the central area of ​​the drying space, avoiding obstruction. Alternatively, the robotic arm 30 is mounted on a bracket 22 and is movable in a first direction, i.e., along the distribution direction of the multiple drying rods 21. This ensures that the drying rods 21 on both sides are within the same operating radius of the robotic arm 30.

[0095] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown in the embodiment of this application, there are two drying rods 21 and two brackets 22 (i.e., a pair). The first end of each drying rod 21 is connected to one of the brackets 22, and the second end of each drying rod 21 is connected to the other bracket 22. The two drying rods 21 are connected to the main unit 10 through the two brackets 22.

[0096] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, the drying rod 21 is telescopic along the second direction. This extends the drying rod 21, increases the drying space, allows for drying more target objects 200 (e.g., clothing), and improves drying efficiency.

[0097] Optionally, in this embodiment of the application, the drying rod assembly 20 further includes: a quilt drying rod (not shown in the figure), which is stored above or below the drying rod 21 and can be pulled out when needed.

[0098] Optionally, in this embodiment, the overall length of the robotic arm 30 can be designed or adjusted according to actual needs to adapt to the size of the drying space defined by the drying rod assembly 20. Optionally, in this embodiment, the overall length of the robotic arm 30 can be changed or adjusted by adjusting the length or number of its segmental components.

[0099] Optionally, in this embodiment, the drying device 100 further includes a control unit. The static electricity removal component 40 and the robotic arm 30 are each electrically connected to the control unit.

[0100] In this embodiment, the control unit controls the entire robotic arm 30 or at least one segment of the robotic arm 30 to rotate or swing, thereby moving the static electricity removal component 40 and realizing the control and adjustment of the spatial position of the static electricity removal component 40. This allows the static electricity removal component 40 to be moved to a spatial position corresponding to the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) so as to remove static electricity from the target object 200.

[0101] The drying device 100 provided in this application embodiment can control the robotic arm 30 to rotate or swing, adjust the spatial position of the static electricity removal component 40, and remove static electricity from the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) through the control unit, thereby improving the level of automation and intelligence. Users can control the robotic arm 30 to stop at the position that needs to be cared for according to their own needs, without having to move the target object 200 (e.g., clothing).

[0102] Optionally, in this embodiment, the drying device 100 further includes a visual guidance structure. The visual guidance structure is disposed on the robotic arm 30 and close to the static electricity removal component 40, or disposed on the static electricity removal component 40. The visual guidance structure is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0103] In this embodiment, the visual guidance structure is used to locate the boundary or outline of the target object 200 (e.g., clothing), or to locate a specific area of ​​the target object 200, such as the collar, shoulder, placket, or cuff of the clothing. The visual guidance structure sends the positioning information to the control unit, which controls the movement of the robotic arm 30 based on the positioning information obtained from the visual guidance structure. This allows the static electricity removal component 40 to more accurately align with the target area of ​​the target object 200 (e.g., the boundary, collar, shoulder, placket, or cuff of the clothing) and remove static electricity from that target area.

[0104] Optionally, in this embodiment, the drying device 100 further includes a visual recognition structure. The visual recognition structure is disposed at at least one of the drying structure (e.g., the main unit assembly 10 or the drying rod assembly 20), the robotic arm 30, and the transmission assembly 70, and is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0105] In this embodiment, the spatial position of the target object 200 (e.g., clothing) can be located through a visual recognition structure, so that the robotic arm 30 can move the static electricity removal component 40 to the target object 200 and perform static electricity removal. By setting up a visual recognition structure, the matching degree between the static electricity removal component 40 and the target object 200 can be improved, achieving more effective static electricity removal.

[0106] The drying device 100 provided in this application embodiment increases the recognition function of target object 200 (such as clothing) by setting a visual guidance structure and / or a visual recognition structure, so that the robotic arm 30 can automatically capture the position of the target object 200, thereby facilitating the removal of static electricity from the target object 200.

[0107] Optionally, in the embodiments of this application, at least one of the visual guidance structure and the visual recognition structure includes, but is not limited to, a camera, including an infrared camera.

[0108] Optionally, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying rod assembly 20 is movable in the vertical direction relative to the main unit assembly 10 (that is, it can move up and down) so as to adjust the drying rod assembly 20 to a suitable drying or hanging height.

[0109] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the drying structure includes a lifting assembly 120 that is pulsatorically connected to the drying rod assembly 20 to drive the drying rod assembly 20 to move up and down. The lifting assembly 120 is at least partially movably mounted on the main unit assembly 10 and is electrically connected to the control unit.

[0110] In this embodiment, the control unit controls the opening and closing of the lifting assembly 120. The lifting assembly 120 drives the drying rod assembly 20 to move up and down, thereby adjusting the height of the drying rod assembly 20 and the target object 200 (such as clothing) hanging on the drying rod assembly 20, so as to facilitate drying, hanging and removing static electricity.

[0111] In this embodiment, the visual recognition structure of the drying device 100 can locate the spatial position of the target object 200 (e.g., clothing). The control part is electrically connected to the visual recognition structure and the lifting component 120 respectively, and can adjust the height of the drying rod component 20 to the optimal level, thereby achieving linkage, so that the target object 200 rises or falls to the optimal drying or hanging height, so as to facilitate the hanging of the target object 200 or the removal of static electricity from the target object 200.

[0112] Optionally, such as Figures 1 to 3 as well as Figure 5 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the overall structure of the drying device 100 includes: a main unit assembly 10, a drying assembly 110, a lifting assembly 120, a lighting assembly 130, a drying rod assembly 20, a robotic arm 30, an electrostatic removal component 40, an arm drive component 60, and a transmission assembly 70, etc.

[0113] Optionally, such as Figure 6 As shown in this embodiment, the main unit 10 includes: a housing fastener 11, a side panel 12, a side panel cover 13, and a base plate 14. The housing fastener 11 and the side panel 12 are fixed to the base plate 14 by screws and other means to form the frame of the drying structure. The side panel cover 13 is installed on the side panel 12 and serves to decorate, improve aesthetics, and protect the side panel 12.

[0114] Optionally, such as Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown in this embodiment, the drying assembly 110 includes: an upper air duct shell 111, a lower air duct shell 112, a fan wheel 113, a motor 114, and a heating module 115. The upper air duct shell 111 and the lower air duct shell 112 are detachably connected and assembled to form an air duct. The motor 114, the fan wheel 113, and the heating module 115 are each mounted on the upper air duct shell 111 or the lower air duct shell 112 and located within the air duct. The motor 114 is connected to the fan wheel 113 and drives the fan wheel 113, providing power for its rotation. The rotation of the fan wheel 113 causes airflow, generating wind or airflow. The heating module 115 is located near the air duct outlet. The wind or airflow generated by the fan wheel 113 is heated by the heating module 115 and becomes hot air. The hot air flows out through the air duct outlet and blows towards the target object 200 (e.g., clothing), thus achieving the drying effect.

[0115] Optionally, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the lifting assembly 120 includes a motor 121, a winding reel 122, a steel wire rope 123 wound on the winding reel, and a scissor frame 124. The motor 121 drives the winding reel 122 to rotate, and the steel wire rope 123 is wound around the winding reel 122 to drive the scissor frame 124 to extend or retract. The free end of the scissor frame 124 is connected to the drying rod assembly 20 (e.g., bracket 22). The extension or retraction of the scissor frame 124 drives the drying rod assembly 20 to descend or rise, thereby realizing the adjustment of the height of the drying rod assembly 20.

[0116] Optionally, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown in the embodiment of this application, the lighting component 130 is disposed on the main unit component 10 and located directly below the main unit component 10, and is used to provide lighting for the drying space.

[0117] Optionally, the drying device 100 provided in this application embodiment can be used in the fields of electric clothes dryers or electric drying racks.

[0118] Optionally, the drying device 100 provided in this application embodiment can be an intelligent clothes drying machine with a robotic arm that has an electrostatic elimination function.

[0119] By applying the embodiments of this application, at least the following beneficial effects can be achieved: In this embodiment, the drying structure supports a robotic arm and an electrostatic removal component, and can be used to suspend target objects (such as clothing). The electrostatic removal component dissipates or transfers the static charge accumulated on the surface of the target object, achieving electrostatic removal. The robotic arm is movable relative to the drying structure, and the electrostatic removal component is located at the end of the robotic arm, allowing the robotic arm to drive the electrostatic removal component to move. This enables the electrostatic removal component to move relative to the target object within a certain spatial range, thereby removing static charge from the target object within that range. This increases the working area of ​​the electrostatic removal component and improves the electrostatic removal efficiency.

[0120] The drying device provided in this application embodiment can suspend target objects (such as clothes) using a drying structure. A robotic arm drives an electrostatic removal component to move relative to the target object within a certain spatial range. The electrostatic removal component removes static electricity from the target object within a certain spatial range, giving the drying device a care function. This improves the automation and intelligence of the drying device, eliminating the need for manual care operations by the user, saving time and effort, and improving care efficiency and practicality.

[0121] In the description of this application, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate directions or positional relationships based on the exemplary directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used to facilitate the description or simplification of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component 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 application.

[0122] The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0123] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0124] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0125] The above description is only a partial implementation of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, other similar implementation methods based on the technical concept of this application, without departing from the technical concept of this application, also fall within the protection scope of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A drying device, characterized in that, include: Drying structure; A robotic arm is movably connected to the drying structure; An electrostatic removal component, located at the end of the robotic arm, is used to dissipate or transfer static charges accumulated on the surface of a target object.

2. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Includes at least one of the following: The robotic arm is movably mounted on the drying structure; The static electricity removal component includes: a static eliminator.

3. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: Each arm drive and transmission assembly is movably mounted on the drying structure; The arm drive component is connected to the transmission assembly; The transmission assembly is connected to the front end of the robotic arm.

4. The drying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes: The first base is installed on the drying structure; A screw is rotatably mounted on the first base about its own axis; the screw is connected to the arm drive component; An anti-rotation rod is disposed on the first base parallel to the screw; The movable seat is threadedly connected to the screw and slides with the anti-rotation rod; The front end of the robotic arm is mounted on the movable base.

5. The drying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first base includes: a base plate and a first side plate and a second side plate, each fixedly connected to the base plate; The first end of the screw is rotatably connected to the first side plate, and the second end passes through a through hole on the second side plate and is connected to the arm drive component. The two ends of the anti-rotation rod are respectively fixedly connected to the first side plate and the second side plate.

6. The drying apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: Rotary connector and third side plate fixedly connected to the base plate; The arm drive component includes: a motor mounted on the third side plate; One end of the rotating connector is connected to the second end of the screw, and the other end is connected to the rotating shaft of the motor.

7. The drying apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that, The robotic arm includes: The second base is movably mounted on the drying structure; At least two limb assemblies that are rotatably connected in sequence are rotatably mounted on the second base; The electrostatic removal component is disposed on the last segment assembly located away from the second base.

8. The drying apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The robotic arm also includes: at least two segment actuators; The at least two limb actuators are connected to the at least two limb assemblies in a one-to-one correspondence.

9. The drying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drying structure includes: a main unit assembly and a drying rod assembly connected together; The robotic arm is movably connected to at least one of the main unit assembly and the drying rack assembly; The robotic arm is configured to move the static electricity removal component in the drying area of ​​the drying rack assembly.

10. The drying apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes at least one of the following: The control unit is configured to control the robotic arm to move the static electricity removal component in the drying area of ​​the drying structure; A visual guidance structure is disposed on the robotic arm and close to the electrostatic removal component, or disposed on the electrostatic removal component.

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