A laundry care device

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of clothes care device, including base, support rod, cover and flexible sleeve;Two ends of the support rod are connected in the middle position of the base and the cover respectively, the flexible sleeve is around between the cover and base, to form a clothes care space;Wherein, the flexible sleeve includes first opening and second opening, the cover is along the circumferential support of the first opening and is supported on the first opening, the base is along the circumferential support of the second opening and is supported on the second opening, the flexible sleeve is taut between the base and the cover;Single support rod can be used, increase clothes care space, and keep corresponding structural stability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a garment care device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing garment care machines typically employ a dual-rod structure to support the top cover, with the fabric cover fixed at both ends to the top cover and the base, respectively, forming a closed garment care space. This, combined with an integrated care system within the base (such as a steam generator and airflow circulation mechanism), enables functions like wrinkle removal, sterilization, and freshening of garments. However, this traditional design has significant drawbacks: First, the dual-rod structure necessitates a large base to accommodate the rod mounting points and provide stable support. This not only increases material consumption and production costs but also results in a bulky machine, which is unsuitable for compact home layouts. Second, the garment care space, a core performance indicator, needs to be sufficiently large to ensure garments are fully extended and the care effect is even. However, the dual-rod layout cannot effectively optimize space utilization, often sacrificing overall miniaturization in pursuit of a larger care space, or limiting care capabilities by compressing size, making it difficult to balance functionality and portability in a competitive market. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a garment care device that can use a single support rod to increase the garment care space while maintaining corresponding structural stability.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a garment care device, including a base, a support rod, a cover, and a flexible sleeve; the two ends of the support rod are respectively connected to the base and the cover, and the flexible sleeve is arranged around the cover and the base to form a garment care space;

[0005] The flexible sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening. The cover abuts against the first opening circumferentially, and the base abuts against the second opening circumferentially. The flexible sleeve is elastic and is stretched between the base and the cover.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, a connection direction is defined between the cover and the base; when the flexible sleeve is in an unstretched state, its length in the connection direction is less than or equal to the distance between the cover and the base.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, when the first opening is in a relaxed state, the opening area of ​​the first opening is less than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the cover, and the cover can be supported against the inside of the first opening; when the second opening is in a relaxed state, the opening area of ​​the second opening is less than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the base, and the base can be supported against the inside of the second opening.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first opening is provided with a first elastic band, which can change the opening area of ​​the first opening so that the opening area of ​​the first opening changes from the relaxed state to a taut state, and the opening area of ​​the first opening in the taut state is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the cover.

[0009] The second opening is provided with a second elastic band, which can change the opening area of ​​the second opening so that the opening area of ​​the second opening changes from the relaxed state to a taut state. The opening area of ​​the second opening in the taut state is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the base.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the support rod is a telescopic rod; the support rod includes multiple sections of rod body that are telescopically connected to each other, and the support rod also includes fasteners disposed between two adjacent rod bodies; when the support rod extends to a preset length, the fasteners securely connect the two adjacent rod bodies.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the fastener includes a fixed portion and a rotating portion, the fixed portion being disposed in one of two adjacent rods, and the rotating portion being rotatably connected to the fixed portion;

[0012] The fixed part includes a clearance hole, and the other of the two adjacent rods is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole. When the support rod extends to the preset length, the clearance hole corresponds to the snap-fit ​​hole, and the rotating part can rotate to allow the snap-fit ​​block to be inserted into the clearance hole and the snap-fit ​​hole.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the base is provided with a insertion hole, and the lower end of the support rod is inserted into the insertion hole; an interference ring is provided at the upper end of the insertion hole, and the interference ring is interference-fitted with the lower end of the support rod; a boss is provided at the bottom end of the insertion hole, and a recess is provided on the lower end face of the support rod to cooperate with the boss.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the base is provided with a plug-in hole, and the lower end of the support rod is plugged into the plug-in hole;

[0015] The base is also provided with a locking member, and the lower end of the support rod is provided with a locking hole. The locking member includes a locking part, an operating part and an elastic member. The elastic member is connected between the base and the locking part to drive the locking part to be inserted into the locking hole. The operating part is linked to the locking part and can drive the locking part to move from a connected state connected to the locking hole to an unlocked state away from the locking hole.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the operating part is a button, the operating part includes a first inclined surface, and the locking part includes a second inclined surface, the first inclined surface abutting against the second inclined surface.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the base is further provided with a steam generating mechanism and an airflow generating mechanism, the steam generating mechanism being used to supply steam to the garment care space; the airflow generating mechanism being used to supply airflow to the garment care space.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] The two ends of the support rod are respectively connected to the middle positions of the base and the cover. The flexible sleeve is arranged around the cover and the base to form a garment care space. The flexible sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening. The cover abuts against the first opening circumferentially, and the base abuts against the second opening circumferentially. The flexible sleeve is taut between the base and the cover. Therefore, the cover and the base can be subjected to the tensile force of the flexible sleeve, and this tensile force is distributed around the periphery of the base and the cover, acting synchronously with the support rod, making the overall structure more stable. This design can effectively compensate for the insufficient structural stability caused by using a single support rod. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the clothing care device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the clothing care device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of the area within the center circle;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the garment care device in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of the area within the center circle;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the base in a preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A magnified view of the area circled in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0028] like Figures 1-7 As shown, a garment care device includes a base 1, a support rod 2, a cover 3, and a flexible sleeve 4.

[0029] The base 1 is used to place on the ground. The base 1 includes a housing 11 and a steam generating mechanism 12 and an airflow generating mechanism 13 disposed within the housing 11. The base 1 also includes a detachable water tank 14, which is connected to the steam generating mechanism 12 via a water pump. The upper end face 15 of the base 1 is provided with a steam outlet 151 and an airflow outlet 152. The steam outlet 151 is connected to the steam generating mechanism 12, and the airflow outlet 152 is connected to the airflow generating mechanism 13. In this embodiment, the steam generating mechanism 12 is a boiler, and the airflow generating mechanism 13 is a fan.

[0030] The support rod 2 is inserted into the middle position of the upper end face 15 of the base 1; specifically, the support rod 2 is inserted into the center position of the upper end face 15 of the base 1. The upper end face 15 of the base 1 is provided with an insertion hole 153, and the lower end of the support rod 2 is inserted into the insertion hole 153. An interference ring 154 is provided at the upper end of the insertion hole 153, and the interference ring 154 is in interference fit with the lower end of the support rod 2; a boss 1531 is provided at the bottom end of the insertion hole 153, and a recess 21 is provided on the lower end face of the support rod 2 to cooperate with the boss 1531. Therefore, when the support rod 2 is inserted into the insertion hole 153, the lower end face of the support rod 2 cooperates with the boss 1531, and the side of the lower end of the support rod 2 is in interference fit with the interference ring 154. Therefore, the connection between the support rod 2 and the insertion hole 153 is more stable.

[0031] The base 1 is further provided with a locking member 16, and the lower end of the support rod 2 is provided with a locking hole. The locking member 16 includes a locking part 161, an operating part 162, and an elastic member 163. The elastic member 163 is connected between the base 1 and the locking part 161 to push the locking part 161 into the locking hole. The operating part 162 is linked to the locking part 161, which can move the locking part 161 from a connected state connected to the locking hole to an unlocked state away from the locking hole. The operating part 162 is a button, which includes a first inclined surface 1621, and the locking part 161 includes a second inclined surface 1611. The first inclined surface 1621 abuts against the second inclined surface 1611. In this embodiment, the operating part 162 moves vertically, and the locking part 161 moves horizontally. The cooperation of the first inclined surface 1621 and the second inclined surface 1611 can realize the horizontal movement of the locking part 161. The elastic element 163 is a spring, and the locking part 161 can be driven by the elastic element 163, thereby keeping the locking part 161 in the connected state; and when the operating part 162 is pressed, the locking part 161 retracts and leaves the locking hole, and the support rod 2 can be pulled out.

[0032] The upper end of the support rod 2 is connected to the middle position of the cover 3; specifically, the upper end of the support rod 2 is connected to the center position of the cover 3. The cover 3 is provided with an insertion hole 31, and the upper end of the support rod 2 can be inserted into the insertion hole 31.

[0033] The flexible sleeve 4 is disposed between the cover 3 and the base 1 to form a garment care space 41. The flexible sleeve 4 can be a breathable cloth cover or other materials that can form the garment care space 41; the flexible sleeve 4 can be breathable or non-breathable; or, the flexible sleeve 4 can be made of non-breathable material and have breathable material or vents thereon.

[0034] The flexible sleeve 4 includes a first opening 42 and a second opening 43. The cover 3 abuts against the first opening 42 circumferentially, and the base 1 abuts against the second opening 43 circumferentially. The flexible sleeve 4 is taut between the base 1 and the cover 3. Therefore, the cover 3 and the base 1 are subjected to the tensile force of the flexible sleeve 4, and this tensile force is distributed around the periphery of the base 1 and the cover 3, acting synchronously with the support rod 2, making the overall structure more stable.

[0035] In this embodiment, the flexible sleeve 4 is elastic; a connection direction is defined between the cover 3 and the base 1, specifically, the connection direction is vertical; the length of the flexible sleeve 4 in the connection direction is less than or equal to the distance between the cover 3 and the base 1. Therefore, the flexible sleeve 4 is stretched to generate tensile force.

[0036] Preferably, the first opening 42 is provided with a first elastic band. This elastic band can change the opening area of ​​the first opening 42. When the first elastic band is taut (i.e., fully opened by the elastic band), the first opening 42 is in a taut state, and its opening area reaches its maximum. When the first elastic band is contracted (i.e., not fully opened), the first opening 42 is in a relaxed state, and its opening area reaches its minimum. The opening area of ​​the first opening 42 in the relaxed state is less than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the cover 3. Similarly, the second opening 43 is provided with a second elastic band. When the second elastic band is taut, the second opening 43 is in a taut state, and its opening area reaches its maximum. When the second elastic band is contracted, the second opening 43 is in a relaxed state, and its opening area reaches its minimum. The opening area of ​​the second opening 43 in the relaxed state is less than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the base 1. The first opening 42 and the second opening 43 can change between a taut state and a relaxed state, allowing the cover 3 to rest against the inside of the first opening 42; the base 1 rests against the inside of the second opening 43. In this embodiment, the cover 3 includes a circumferentially extending first edge 32, and the base 1 includes a circumferentially extending second edge 17. The first edge 32 corresponds to the inside of the first opening 42. Specifically, the first edge 32 is provided with a groove for connecting the first opening 42, and the second edge 17 corresponds to the inside of the second opening 43.

[0037] In this embodiment, the support rod 2 is a telescopic rod; the support rod 2 includes multiple sections of rod body 23 that are telescopically connected to each other, and the support rod 2 also includes a fastener 24 disposed between two adjacent rod bodies 23; when the support rod 2 extends to a preset length, the fastener 24 securely connects the two adjacent rod bodies 23. The fastener 24 includes a fixing part 241 and a rotating part 242. The fixing part 241 is disposed in one of the two adjacent rod bodies 23, and the rotating part 242 is rotatably connected to the fixing part 241; the fixing part 241 includes a clearance hole 2411, and the other of the two adjacent rod bodies 23 is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole 231. When the support rod 2 extends to the preset length, the clearance hole 2411 corresponds to the snap-fit ​​hole 231, and the rotating part 242 can rotate to allow the snap-fit ​​block 2421 to be inserted into the clearance hole 2411 and the snap-fit ​​hole 231.

[0038] In use, the lower end of the support rod 2 can be inserted into the insertion hole 153, and the first opening 42 and the second opening 43 of the flexible cloth cover can be connected to the cover 3 and the base 1 respectively. The support rod 2 can be extended to its maximum length and locked by the fastener 24. At this time, the flexible cover 4 is stretched between the base 1 and the cover 3. The side of the flexible cover 4 is provided with an openable clothing inlet, which can be opened or closed by a zipper or other structure. The cover 3 can be provided with hooks or other structures to hang clothes. After the clothes are placed in the clothing care space 41, the steam generator 12 and / or the airflow generator 13 can be activated to care for the clothes. When it is time to store, the fastener 24 can be released to shorten the support rod 2. The operating part 162 can be pressed to pull out the support rod 2. The first elastic band and the second elastic band can be operated to disengage the first opening 42 from the cover 3 and the second opening 43 from the base 1.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the design concept of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any non-substantial modifications made to the present utility model by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present utility model using this concept shall be deemed as an infringement of the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A garment care device, characterized in that, It includes a base, a support rod, a cover, and a flexible sleeve; the two ends of the support rod are respectively connected to the base and the cover, and the flexible sleeve is arranged around the cover and the base to form a garment care space; The flexible sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening. The cover abuts against the first opening circumferentially, and the base abuts against the second opening circumferentially. The flexible sleeve is elastic and is stretched between the base and the cover.

2. The garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A connection direction is defined between the cover and the base; when the flexible sleeve is in an unstretched state, its length in the connection direction is less than or equal to the distance between the cover and the base.

3. A garment care device as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: When the first opening is in a relaxed state, the opening area of ​​the first opening is less than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the cover, and the cover can be supported against the inside of the first opening; when the second opening is in a relaxed state, the opening area of ​​the second opening is less than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the base, and the base can be supported against the inside of the second opening.

4. The garment care device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first opening is provided with a first elastic band, which can change the opening area of ​​the first opening so that the opening area of ​​the first opening changes from the relaxed state to a taut state. The opening area of ​​the first opening in the taut state is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the cover. The second opening is provided with a second elastic band, which can change the opening area of ​​the second opening so that the opening area of ​​the second opening changes from the relaxed state to a taut state. The opening area of ​​the second opening in the taut state is greater than or equal to the cross-sectional area of ​​the base.

5. A garment care device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The support rod is a telescopic rod; the support rod includes multiple sections of rod body that are telescopically connected to each other, and the support rod also includes fasteners disposed between two adjacent rod bodies; when the support rod extends to a preset length, the fasteners securely connect the two adjacent rod bodies.

6. The garment care device as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The fastener includes a fixed part and a rotating part, the fixed part is disposed in one of two adjacent rods, and the rotating part is rotatably connected to the fixed part; The fixed part includes a clearance hole, and the other of the two adjacent rods is provided with a snap-fit ​​hole. When the support rod extends to the preset length, the clearance hole corresponds to the snap-fit ​​hole, and the rotating part can rotate to allow the snap-fit ​​block to be inserted into the clearance hole and the snap-fit ​​hole.

7. A garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with a plug hole, and the lower end of the support rod is plugged into the plug hole; the upper end of the plug hole is provided with an interference ring, and the interference ring is interference-fitted with the lower end of the support rod; the bottom end of the plug hole is provided with a boss, and the lower end face of the support rod is provided with a recess that mates with the boss.

8. The garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base is provided with a plug hole, and the lower end of the support rod is plugged into the plug hole; The base is also provided with a locking member, and the lower end of the support rod is provided with a locking hole. The locking member includes a locking part, an operating part and an elastic member. The elastic member is connected between the base and the locking part to drive the locking part to be inserted into the locking hole. The operating part is linked to the locking part and can drive the locking part to move from a connected state connected to the locking hole to an unlocked state away from the locking hole.

9. A garment care device as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The operating part is a button, the operating part includes a first inclined surface, the locking part includes a second inclined surface, and the first inclined surface abuts against the second inclined surface.

10. A garment care device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The base is also provided with a steam generating mechanism and an airflow generating mechanism. The steam generating mechanism is used to supply steam to the garment care space, and the airflow generating mechanism is used to supply airflow to the garment care space.

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