Hidden clothes drying machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hidden clothes airing machine, including host computer and airing rod, and the host computer is personally experienced sth, drives device, winding wheel and hangs the rope, and one end of hanging the rope is connected with winding wheel, and the other end is connected with the end of airing rod, and the airing rod includes: the pole body, its top is equipped with the mounting hole that extends downward, dust cover is connected in the pole body top and separates with the pole body after the pole body received the downward pull that exceeds the preset, and dust cover cover sets up mounting hole and is equipped with the perforation that hangs the other end of the rope and penetrates, connecting piece is connected with the other end of hanging the rope and is assembled in mounting hole from the top of pole body and goes down, and the outer diameter of connecting piece is greater than the hole diameter of perforation, locking piece sets up at the bottom of pole body and can operate, and locking piece has the locking state that with connecting piece connects to limit connecting piece on the pole body and the separation state that separates with connecting piece, and when operating locking piece makes it be in separation state, the pole body separates with dust cover after receiving the downward pull that exceeds the preset and makes connecting piece slide up and get out of mounting hole.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothes drying rack technology, and more particularly to a concealed clothes drying rack. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing popularity of clothes drying racks and rising user demands, concealed clothes drying racks have emerged, where the drying rod is hidden within a recessed section of the machine body, allowing the entire rack to be embedded in the ceiling space. While this improves the appearance, it also introduces new maintenance and usage challenges. Current products typically connect the steel wire rope directly to the upper part of the drying rod. If a malfunction occurs after the drying rod is concealed within the machine body, the connection point is inaccessible for repair, requiring the removal of the ceiling or even damage to the machine. This concealed design significantly reduces the difficulty of subsequent repairs.

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical issues, CN218969608U discloses a concealed clothes drying rack that is easy to install and maintain. It includes a main housing, a winding device, and a drying rod. An installation structure is located within the main housing. The winding device is connected to the drying rod via a hanging rope. Connecting seats are provided at both ends of the drying rod. A connecting piece is provided at the end of the hanging rope connected to the drying rod. The connecting seat is connected to the connecting piece, and a movable adjustment component is provided between the connecting seat and the connecting piece. The connecting seat has vertically arranged adjustment threaded holes. The movable adjustment component includes a stud, which is located within the adjustment threaded holes and threadedly connected to the connecting seat. A rotating structure is provided on the stud, and the connecting piece is connected to the stud. When the drying rod is separated from the hanging rope, a tool is used to rotate the stud through the rotating structure, causing the stud to extend from the adjustment threaded hole at the top of the connecting seat. At this point, the connecting piece separates from the connecting seat, achieving separation of the drying rod from the hanging rope without disassembling the ceiling or damaging the machine. However, since the stud is exposed on the top of the connector, it not only reduces the appearance of the drying rod, but also causes it to rust or allow dust and foreign objects to enter the adjusting thread hole after long-term use, causing the stud to get stuck and unable to rotate, which in turn makes it impossible to separate the drying rod from the hanging rope later. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the issues of unsightly drying rods and the inability to detach the drying rod from the hanging rope after prolonged use in existing technologies, this invention provides a concealed clothes drying rack. By hiding the connectors inside a dust cover, it not only improves the aesthetics of the drying rod but also prevents foreign objects from entering the mounting holes, reducing the failure rate. Furthermore, it allows the drying rod to be disassembled from below and separated from the hanging rope, facilitating clothes drying rack maintenance without damaging the ceiling.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention provides a concealed clothes drying rack, comprising: a main unit and a drying rod. The main unit includes a drive device, a rope winding wheel, and a hanging rope. One end of the hanging rope is connected to the rope winding wheel, and the other end is connected to the end of the drying rod. The drive device drives the rope winding wheel to rotate to raise and lower the drying rod by winding and unwinding the hanging rope. The drying rod includes: The rod body has a downward-extending mounting hole at its top; The dust cover is snapped onto the top of the pole and separates from the pole when the pole is subjected to a downward force exceeding the preset limit. The dust cover has an installation hole and a through hole for the other end of the hoisting rope to pass through. A connector is attached to the other end of the suspension rope and fitted into the mounting hole from the top of the rod downwards. The outer diameter of the connector is larger than the diameter of the through hole. A locking element is located at the bottom of the rod and is operable. The locking element has a locked state that is connected to the connector to limit the connector to the rod and a separated state that is separated from the connector. When the locking element is operated to put it in the separated state, the rod is subjected to a downward pulling force exceeding the preset value, which separates it from the dust cover and causes the connector to slide upward and disengage from the mounting hole.

[0006] Preferably, the rod includes a load-bearing portion through which a connector or a locking member passes, and when the locking member is in a locked state, at least a portion of the locking member is confined below the load-bearing portion and abuts against the load-bearing portion.

[0007] Preferably, the connector is located above the load-bearing part and has an internal thread, the locking part is a screw, the shank of the screw extends upward through the load-bearing part and connects to the internal thread, the head of the screw is limited below the load-bearing part, rotating the screw causes the connector to move vertically relative to the rod body, and the connector can be separated from the screw.

[0008] Preferably, the connector has a threaded section that extends downward through the load-bearing part, and the locking member is a nut that mates with the threaded section. The nut is positioned below the load-bearing part, and rotating the nut causes the connector to move vertically relative to the rod body, thereby separating the connector from the nut.

[0009] Preferably, the rod body includes an inner tube and a decorative tube sleeved on the outside of the inner tube. When the locking member is in the locked state, it is connected to the connecting member to limit the connecting member on the inner tube. The bottom of the decorative tube is provided with an operating hole for exposing the locking member, and a dust plug is provided at the operating hole.

[0010] Preferably, the locking member is fixed with a limiting piece, the outer diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the operating hole, to prevent the locking member from coming out of the operating hole.

[0011] Preferably, one of the outer peripheral side of the connector and the inner wall of the mounting hole is provided with a limiting rib extending axially along the mounting hole, and the other is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting rib and the limiting groove cooperate to fix the connector and the mounting hole circumferentially and allow relative axial movement.

[0012] Preferably, the other end of the hoisting rope is connected to a plug, the connector has a snap-fit ​​cavity, the side of the connector has a through groove communicating with the snap-fit ​​cavity, the plug is located in the snap-fit ​​cavity, and the hoisting rope passes through the through groove.

[0013] Preferably, the top of the rod is provided with a slot that extends along the length of the rod and is open at both ends. The two slots are spaced apart along the width of the rod. The dust cover is provided with snap-fit ​​ribs on both sides. The snap-fit ​​ribs are snapped into the slots. The mounting hole is located between the two slots.

[0014] Preferably, the drying rod further includes an end cap, which includes an upper insert plate and a lower insert plate. The two sides of the upper insert plate are respectively inserted into two slots, and the lower insert plate is inserted into the rod body. The upper insert plate and the lower insert plate are fixedly connected to the rod body by fasteners.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages: 1. In the assembly of the clothes drying rod of this utility model, the other end of the hanging rope passes through the hole of the dust cover and is connected to the connector. Then, the connector is installed downwards into the mounting hole, and the locking device is operated to lock it in a locked state to limit the connector to the rod body. Finally, the dust cover is snapped onto the top of the rod body to cover the mounting hole and the connector. This can hide the connector and the mounting hole, which not only improves the aesthetics of the clothes drying rod, but also prevents foreign objects from entering the mounting hole, ensuring the stability and reliability of long-term use, thereby reducing the failure rate. In addition, there is no need to frequently clean the dust in the mounting hole, reducing the trouble of daily maintenance. Finally, when it is necessary to disassemble the clothes drying rod, especially when the clothes drying rod is in a hidden state, the user first operates the locking device from the bottom of the rod body to switch to the separation state to separate the connector from the locking device. Then, pull the rod body downwards. The rod body is subjected to a downward pulling force exceeding the preset value and separates from the dust cover, and the connector slides upwards out of the mounting hole. This allows the clothes drying rod to be disassembled from the bottom and separated from the hanging rope for convenient maintenance of the clothes drying rack without damaging the ceiling.

[0016] 2. The pole includes a load-bearing section through which a connector or locking element passes. When the locking element is locked, at least a portion of it is positioned below and abuts against the load-bearing section. With this design, the weight of the clothes is applied to the pole during use. When the locking element is locked, the weight of the clothes and the pole is transferred downwards to the locking element via the load-bearing section. Since the locking element is connected to the connector, the force is sequentially transferred to the connector and the hanging rope, and finally to the rope reel. A drive mechanism can then rotate the rope reel to raise and lower the pole by extending and retracting the hanging rope. By using the locking element to lock the connector and transfer the weight of the pole, this dual-purpose design simplifies the structure of the pole.

[0017] 3. The connector is located above the load-bearing part and has internal threads. The locking element is a screw, with the screw shank extending upwards through the load-bearing part and connecting to the internal threads. The screw head is confined below the load-bearing part. Rotating the screw allows the connector to move vertically relative to the rod and separates the connector from the screw. This design allows for vertical movement of the connector relative to the rod by rotating the screw, adjusting the height of the drying rod end. By adjusting the height of both ends of the drying rod separately, both ends can be kept horizontal, thus solving the problem of a significant height difference between the two ends of the drying rod due to inconsistent hanging rope sizes. Furthermore, using a screw as the locking element allows the weight of the rod to be transferred to the connector through the screw head. The user can operate the screw with a screwdriver, making operation simple and convenient.

[0018] 4. The connector has a threaded section that extends downward through the load-bearing part. The locking element is a nut that mates with the threaded section. The nut is positioned below the load-bearing part. Rotating the nut allows the connector to move vertically relative to the rod and also allows the connector to separate from the nut. This design allows for adjustment of the height of the drying rod's end by rotating the nut to move the connector vertically relative to the rod. By adjusting the height of both ends of the drying rod separately, it ensures that both ends are horizontal, thus solving the problem of a significant height difference between the two ends of the drying rod caused by inconsistent sizes of the two hanging ropes. Furthermore, using a nut as the locking element improves the structural strength of the locking element, thereby increasing its load-bearing capacity.

[0019] 5. The rod body includes an inner tube and a decorative tube sleeved on the outside of the inner tube. When the locking element is in the locked state, it connects with the connecting element to confine the connecting element to the inner tube. The bottom of the decorative tube has an operating hole for exposing the locking element, and a dust plug is provided at the operating hole. This design not only enhances the aesthetics of the drying rod through the decorative tube, but also seals the operating hole with the dust plug to ensure the overall appearance and aesthetics of the drying rod, while preventing dust and foreign objects from entering the decorative tube; it also allows the user to easily operate the locking element through the operating hole after removing the dust plug.

[0020] 6. The locking component is secured with a limiting plate, the outer diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the operating hole to prevent the locking component from dislodging from the operating hole. This design ensures that the locking component remains within the rod body, preventing it from dislodging and being lost, which would prevent the connecting component from being properly secured to the rod body and thus affect the normal use of the product.

[0021] 7. One of the outer periphery of the connector and the inner wall of the mounting hole is provided with a limiting rib extending axially along the mounting hole, and the other is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting rib and the limiting groove cooperate to fix the connector circumferentially relative to the mounting hole and allow relative axial movement. This design allows the connector to be easily and smoothly inserted into or removed from the mounting hole.

[0022] 8. The other end of the lifting rope is connected to a plug. The connector has a snap-fit ​​cavity, and the side of the connector has a through groove communicating with the snap-fit ​​cavity. The plug is located inside the snap-fit ​​cavity, and the lifting rope passes through the through groove. This design allows for a detachable connection between the plug and the connector, and the plug and connector can be installed and removed without the need for tools, making the installation and removal process simple and convenient.

[0023] 9. The top of the pole has a slot extending along its length and passing through both ends. Two slots are spaced apart along the width of the pole. The dust cover has retaining ribs on both sides that engage with the slots. The mounting hole is located between the two slots. This design allows the dust cover to deform during assembly, enabling the retaining ribs to engage with the pole. Assembly is simple and convenient, and the assembled dust cover can also cover the mounting hole. Furthermore, the double retaining rib design evenly distributes the load, avoiding stress concentration and structural damage that could result from single-point stress.

[0024] 10. The drying rack also includes end caps, which consist of an upper insert plate and a lower insert plate. The upper insert plate is inserted into two slots on each side, and the lower insert plate is inserted into the rod body. The upper and lower insert plates are fixedly connected to the rod body by fasteners. This design, with the two insert plates fixedly connected to the rod body, ensures the reliability of the connection between the end cap and the rod body. Finally, the end cap can also cover the slots and the end of the rod body, thereby further improving the aesthetics of the drying rack and preventing the retaining ribs from coming out of the slots. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the concealed clothes drying rack in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of one end of the drying rod connecting to the hanging rope in Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of one end of the drying pole and the hanging rope in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connector structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the dust cover in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the drying rod after removing the end cap from one end in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the end cap structure in Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view of one end of the drying rod connecting to the hanging rope in Embodiment 1 of this utility model. Figure 2 ; In the diagram, 001 is clearance space; 100 is the main unit; 110 is the body; 111 is the groove; 120 is the hanging rope; 121 is the end cap; 200 is the drying rod; 210 is the rod body; 2101 is the mounting hole; 211 is the inner tube; 2110 is the load-bearing part; 2111 is the through hole; 212 is the decorative tube; 2120 is the raised rib; 2121 is the operating hole; 213 is the slot; 220 is the dust cover; 221 is the perforation; 222 is the snap-fit ​​rib; 223 is the reinforcing rib; 230 is the connector; 231 is the limiting rib; 232 is the snap-fit ​​cavity; 233 is the through groove; 240 is the locking part; 250 is the dust plug; 260 is the limiting piece; 270 is the end cap; 271 is the cover body; 272 is the upper insert plate; 273 is the lower insert plate; and 280 is the clothes hanging strip. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "lateral," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom," etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationship, are based solely on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device / component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Example

[0027] Combination Figures 1 to 9The concealed clothes drying rack provided in this embodiment includes a main unit 100 and a drying rod 200. The main unit 100 includes a body 110, a drive device (not shown in the figure), a rope winding wheel (not shown in the figure), and a hanging rope 120. The body 110 has a mounting cavity and a groove 111 located below the mounting cavity and open downwards. The drive device and the rope winding wheel are located in the mounting cavity. One end of the hanging rope 120 is connected to the rope winding wheel, and the other end passes through the mounting cavity, passes through the groove 111, and is connected to the end of the drying rod 200. The drive device drives the rope winding wheel to rotate to raise and lower the hanging rope 120 and raise and lower the drying rod 200. When the drying rod 200 is in the highest position, the drying rod 200 is hidden in the groove 111 and is in a hidden state. The drive device can be set with reference to the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0028] The drying rod 200 in this embodiment includes a rod body 210, a dust cover 220, a connector 230, and a locking member 240. The top of the rod body 210 has a downwardly extending mounting hole 2101. The dust cover 220 is snapped onto the top of the rod body 210 and separates from the rod body 210 after the rod body 210 is subjected to a downward pulling force exceeding a preset value. The dust cover 220 covers the mounting hole 2101 and has a through hole 221 for the other end of the hanging rope 120 to pass through. The connector 230 is connected to the other end of the hanging rope 120 and extends from the top of the rod body 210 towards... The lower part is fitted into the mounting hole 2101, and the outer diameter of the connector 230 is larger than the diameter of the through hole 221; the locking member 240 is located at the bottom of the rod body 210 and is operable. The locking member 240 has a locked state that is connected to the connector 230 to limit the connector 230 on the rod body 210 and a separated state that is separated from the connector 230. When the locking member 240 is operated to put it in the separated state, the rod body 210 is subjected to a downward pulling force exceeding the preset value and separates from the dust cover 220, causing the connector 230 to slide upward and disengage from the mounting hole 2101.

[0029] In this embodiment, during assembly of the drying rod 200, the other end of the hanging rope 120 passes through the through hole 221 of the dust cover 220 and connects to the connector 230. Then, the connector 230 is installed downwards into the mounting hole 2101, and the locking piece 240 is operated to lock it in a locked state, thus confining the connector 230 to the rod body 210. Finally, the dust cover 220 is snapped onto the top of the rod body 210, covering the mounting hole 2101 and the connector 230. This conceals the connector 230 and the mounting hole 2101, improving the aesthetics of the drying rod 200 and preventing foreign objects from entering the mounting hole 2101, ensuring long-term stability and reliability. This reduces the failure rate; furthermore, it eliminates the need for frequent cleaning of dust inside the mounting hole 2101, reducing the hassle of daily maintenance; finally, when the drying rod 200 needs to be disassembled, especially when the drying rod 200 is in a hidden state, the user first operates the locking piece 240 from the bottom of the rod body 210 to switch it to a disengaged state, thus separating the connecting piece 230 from the locking piece 240. Then, the user pulls the rod body 210 downwards, and the rod body 210 is subjected to a downward pulling force exceeding the preset value, separating it from the dust cover 220 and causing the connecting piece 230 to slide upwards and disengage from the mounting hole 2101. This allows the drying rod 200 to be disassembled from below and separated from the hanging rope 120, facilitating the maintenance of the clothes drying machine without damaging the ceiling.

[0030] In this embodiment, there are two hanging ropes 120 and two corresponding rope winding wheels. The other ends of the two hanging ropes 120 are respectively connected to the two ends of the drying rod 200, and the other ends of the two hanging ropes 120 are connected to the ends of the drying rod 200 with the same structure. The driving device drives the two rope winding wheels to rotate so that the two hanging ropes 120 are synchronously extended and retracted to raise and lower the drying rod 200. This allows the drying rod 200 to be raised and lowered smoothly, and also improves the load-bearing capacity of the drying rod 200.

[0031] like Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, in this embodiment, the rod 210 includes a load-bearing portion 2110 through which the locking member 240 passes. When the locking member 240 is in the locked state, at least a portion of the locking member 240 is confined below the load-bearing portion 2110 and abuts against it. Specifically, in this embodiment, the rod 210 includes an inner tube 211, which is a hollow metal inner tube. This design reduces the weight of the rod 210, lowers material costs, and ensures the structural strength of the metal inner tube, preventing deformation. The bottom wall of the metal inner tube forms the load-bearing portion 2110 through which the locking member 240 passes. With this design, the weight of the clothes is applied to the rod 210 during use. When the locking member 240 is locked, at least part of the locking member 240 is limited below and abuts against the load-bearing part 2110, allowing the weight of the drying rod 200 and the clothes to be transferred downwards to the locking member 240 through the load-bearing part 2110. Since the locking member 240 is connected to the connecting member 230, the force can be transferred sequentially to the connecting member 230 and the hanging rope 120, and finally to the rope reel through the hanging rope 120. Thus, the rope reel can be driven to rotate by the drive device to raise and lower the hanging rope 120. By using the locking member 240 to lock the connecting member 230 and transfer the weight of the drying rod 200, it achieves a dual-purpose effect, thereby simplifying the structure of the drying rod 200.

[0032] Preferably, the inner metal tube is a hollow rectangular tube, and the bottom wall of the rectangular tube forms a load-bearing part 2110. The load-bearing part 2110 is provided with a circular through hole 2111. The diameter of the through hole 2111 is smaller than the outer diameter of the connector 230. When the cross-section of the connector 230 is circular, its outer diameter is the radius of the circular cross-section. When the cross-section of the connector 230 is not circular, its outer diameter is the radius of the largest circumscribed circle of the cross-section of the connector 230. The mounting hole 2101 includes a first opening section penetrating the top wall of the rectangular tube and a hollow section located between the top and bottom walls of the rectangular tube. The connector 230 is assembled into the mounting hole 2101 from the top wall of the rectangular tube and is circumferentially fixed relative to the mounting hole 2101. Since the connector 230 cannot pass through the through hole 2111, the connector 230 is limited above the load-bearing part 2110. The connector 230 is provided with internal threads. The locking member 240 is a screw. The shank of the screw penetrates the through hole 2111 upward and is connected to the internal thread. The outer diameter of the screw head is larger than the diameter of the through hole 2111 and is limited below the load-bearing part 2110. A clearance space 001 is provided between the dust cover 220 and the top of the rod 210 to allow the connector 230 to move upward and at least partially disengage from the mounting hole 2101. By turning the screw with a screwdriver, the connector 230 can move vertically relative to the rod 210 and can be separated from the screw. With this design, when the screw and connector 230 are in a threaded connection, the locking member 240 is locked to confine the connector 230 to the rod 210. In the locked state, the connector 230 can be moved vertically up and down relative to the rod 210 by rotating the screw in both directions, thereby adjusting the height of the end of the drying rod 200. By adjusting the height of both ends of the drying rod 200, both ends of the drying rod 200 can be kept horizontal, thus solving the problem of a significant height difference between the two ends of the drying rod 200 caused by inconsistent sizes of the two hanging ropes 120. In addition, by setting the locking member 240 as a screw, the weight of the rod 210 can be transferred to the connector 230 through the screw head. The user can operate the screw with a screwdriver, which is simple and convenient. Furthermore, by setting a larger clearance space 001, the adjustment distance can be increased, thereby improving the compatibility with the dimensional deviation of the hanging rope 120 itself. Finally, by rotating the screw to move the connector 230 upward and disengage the internal thread from the screw, the connector 230 is separated from the screw, at which point the locking member 240 is in a disengaged state.

[0033] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, in order to achieve circumferential fixation of the connector 230 relative to the mounting hole 2101 and allow it to slide upward out of the mounting hole 2101 during disassembly, in this embodiment, the outer periphery of the connector 230 is provided with a plurality of limiting ribs 231 extending axially along the mounting hole 2101, and the inner wall of the mounting hole 2101 is provided with a plurality of limiting grooves extending axially along the mounting hole 2101. In this embodiment, the first opening section of the mounting hole 2101 is provided with the aforementioned limiting grooves. The limiting ribs 231 cooperate with the limiting grooves to make the connector 230 and the mounting hole 2101 circumferentially fixed and axially movable relative to each other, so that the limiting ribs 231 can move axially along the mounting hole 2101 relative to the limiting grooves. This facilitates the smooth insertion or removal of the connector 230 from the mounting hole 2101. In addition, the provision of limiting ribs 231 on the outer periphery of the connector 230 can also enhance the structural strength of the connector 230 and improve its load-bearing capacity.

[0034] It is understood that in other embodiments of this utility model, a limiting groove extending axially along the mounting hole may be provided on the outer side of the connector, and a limiting rib extending axially along the mounting hole is provided on the inner wall of the mounting hole, with the limiting groove and the limiting rib cooperating.

[0035] To connect the other end of the lifting rope 120 to the connector 230, in this embodiment, a plug 121 is connected to the other end of the lifting rope 120. The plug 121 is a cylinder or a sphere. The connector 230 is a hollow connecting sleeve with a snap-fit ​​cavity 232 inside. The lower end of the snap-fit ​​cavity 232 is open, forming an opening. Both the inner diameter of the snap-fit ​​cavity 232 and the opening are larger than the outer diameter of the plug 121, so that the plug 121 can enter the snap-fit ​​cavity 232 through the opening at the lower end of the snap-fit ​​cavity 232. The lower part of the inner wall of the snap-fit ​​cavity 232 is provided with an internal thread for engaging with a screw. The plug 121 engages with the upper part of the snap-fit ​​cavity 232, which is not provided with an internal thread. The side of the connector 230 is provided with a through groove 233 that communicates with the snap-fit ​​cavity 232. The through groove 233 vertically penetrates the side wall of the connecting sleeve and its top extends radially inward to the center of the top wall of the connecting sleeve. The opening of the through groove 233 is smaller than the outer diameter of the plug 121 to prevent the plug 121 from coming out of the opening of the through groove. The lifting rope 120 passes through the through groove 233. With this design, during assembly, the plug 121 is first inserted into the snap-fit ​​cavity 232 through the opening, and then the lifting rope 120 is passed through the through groove 233 and pulled upward. This allows for a detachable connection between the plug 121 and the connector 230, and the plug 121 and the connector 230 can be disassembled and assembled without the need for tools, making the assembly and disassembly relatively simple and convenient.

[0036] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the diameter of the perforation 221 on the dust cover 220 is larger than the outer diameter of the plug 121, so that the plug 121 can pass through the perforation 221. The perforation 221 is a round hole, and the diameter of the perforation 221 is smaller than the outer diameter of the connector 230. This means that the projection of the connector 230 on the horizontal plane is outside the projection of the perforation 221 on the horizontal plane, so as to prevent the connector 230 from detaching from the dust cover 220 through the perforation 221.

[0037] like Figure 2 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 As shown, to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the rod 210, this embodiment also includes a decorative tube 212 sleeved on the outside of the inner tube 211. The inner side of the decorative tube 212 is provided with multiple ribs 2120 extending along its length at circumferential intervals. These ribs abut against the four sides of the inner tube 211. This design not only fixes the decorative tube 212 relative to the inner tube 211 in its circumferential direction, preventing relative wobbling, but also reduces the contact area between the decorative tube 212 and the inner tube 211, thereby reducing the frictional resistance experienced by the decorative tube 212 when sleeved on the inner tube 211, making assembly of the decorative tube 212 and the inner tube 211 easier. With the decorative tube 212 included, the mounting hole 2101 also includes a second opening section on the top wall of the decorative tube 212. The second opening section is coaxial with the first opening section and also has a limiting groove that slides with the limiting rib 231. When the locking member 240 is in the locked state, it connects with the connecting member 230 to confine the connecting member 230 to the inner tube 211. Specifically, the screw head is located inside the decorative tube 212, preferably between two adjacent ribs 2120. The bottom wall of the decorative tube 212 has an operating hole 2121 for exposing the locking member 240. The diameter of the operating hole 2121 is larger than the outer diameter of the screw head. A dust plug 250 is provided at the operating hole 2121, and the dust plug 250 is interference-fitted with the operating hole 2121. This design enhances the aesthetics of the drying rod 200 through the decorative tube 212; it also seals the operating hole 2121 with the dust plug 250, ensuring the overall integrity and aesthetics of the drying rod 200 while preventing dust and foreign objects from entering the decorative tube 212; and it allows the user to easily operate the locking member 240 through the operating hole 2121 after removing the dust plug 250.

[0038] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, to prevent the locking member 240 from dislodging from the operating hole 2121, in this embodiment, the locking member 240 is fixed with a limiting piece 260. The limiting piece 260 is provided with a clearance hole for the screw shank to pass through. The diameter of the clearance hole is smaller than the outer diameter of the screw head, and the inner wall of the clearance hole is circumferentially provided with several protrusions that abut against the screw shank. The outer diameter of the limiting piece 260 is larger than the diameter of the operating hole 2121. During assembly, after the decorative tube 212, the inner tube 211, and the connector 230 are assembled, the limiting piece 260 is... One end of the decorative tube 212 is inserted between the bottom wall of the decorative tube 212 and the bottom wall of the inner tube 211 and aligned with the through hole 2111. Then, the screw is passed upward through the operating hole 2121, the clearance hole and the through hole 2111 in sequence and then threadedly connected to the connector 230. In this way, the locking piece 240 is prevented from coming out of the operating hole 2121 by the limiting piece 260, ensuring that the locking piece 240 is always inside the rod body 210, avoiding it from coming out and being lost, which would prevent the connector 230 from being fixed on the rod body 210 and affect the normal use of the product.

[0039] Secondly, such as Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, in order to achieve the snap-fit ​​between the dust cover 220 and the top of the rod 210, in this embodiment, the top of the rod 210 is provided with a slot 213 extending along the length direction of the rod 210 and passing through both ends. The two slots 213 are spaced apart along the width direction of the rod 210. That is, the top of the front side wall of the decorative tube 212 is provided with a rearward extension section located above the top wall of the decorative tube 212, and the top of the rear side wall of the decorative tube 212 is provided with a forward extension section located above the top of the decorative tube 212. The rear extension section, front extension section and rear extension section are arranged alternately above the wall. The front extension section forms one of the slots 213 with the front side of the top wall of the decorative tube 212, and the rear extension section forms another slot 213 with the rear side of the top wall of the decorative tube 212. The dust cover 220 is provided with snap-fit ​​ribs 222 on both sides. By deforming the dust cover 220, the two snap-fit ​​ribs 222 can be brought close together to snap the snap-fit ​​ribs 222 into the slots 213. The mounting hole 2101 is provided between the two slots 213. With this design, during assembly, the snap-fit ​​ribs 222 of the dust cover 220 can be snapped into the slots 213 to achieve the snap-fit ​​connection between the dust cover 220 and the rod 210. The assembly is simple and convenient. When the rod 210 is subjected to a downward pulling force exceeding the preset value, the dust cover 220 can be deformed to allow the snap-fit ​​ribs 222 to disengage from the slots 213, thereby separating the dust cover 220 from the rod 210. In addition, the assembled dust cover 220 can also cover the mounting holes 2101. Finally, the double snap-fit ​​ribs 222 design evenly distribute the load, avoiding stress concentration and structural damage that may be caused by single-point force.

[0040] Preferably, the top wall of the dust cover 220 is provided with a number of downwardly extending reinforcing ribs 223, which are arranged around the mounting hole 2101. The bottom surface of the reinforcing ribs 223 is supported on the top wall of the decorative tube 212 to enhance the structural strength of the dust cover 220 and prevent it from deforming.

[0041] like Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, in order to prevent the snap-fit ​​222 from coming out of the snap-fit ​​213 through the end of the snap-fit ​​213, the drying rod 200 also includes an end cap 270. The end cap 270 includes a cover body 271 and an upper insert plate 272 and a lower insert plate 273 that are spaced apart on the side of the cover body 271 facing the rod body 210. The two sides of the upper insert plate 272 are respectively inserted into the two snap-fit ​​213, and the lower insert plate 273 is inserted into the rod body 210, that is, the lower insert plate 273 is inserted into the inner tube 211. The bottom wall of the inner tube 211 is provided with a threaded hole. The upper insert plate 272 and the lower insert plate 273 are fixedly connected to the top wall of the inner tube 211, the top wall of the decorative tube 212 and the threaded hole on the bottom wall of the inner tube 211 by a fastener (long screw). The cover body 271 covers the ends of the decorative tube 212 and the inner tube 211. This design, with two insert plates fixedly connected to the rod 210, ensures the reliability of the connection between the end cap 270 and the rod 210. Finally, the end cap 270 can also cover the slot 213 and the end of the rod 210, thereby further improving the aesthetics of the drying rod 200 and preventing the snap-fit ​​rib 222 from coming out of the slot 213.

[0042] Finally, the drying rod 200 in this embodiment also includes a clothes hanging strip 280 installed on the top of the decorative tube 212. The front and rear ends of the clothes hanging strip 280 are provided with flanged parts that can be inserted into the slots 213. The top of the clothes hanging strip 280 is used for hanging clothes with hanging holes / grooves. The clothes hanging strip 280 is installed between two dust covers 220.

[0043] The assembly process of the drying rod 200 and hanging rope 120 in this application is as follows: First, the other end of the hanging rope 120 is passed through the through hole 221 of the dust cover 220 and connected to the connector 230. Then, the decorative tube 212 is fitted onto the inner tube 211 to form the rod body 210, and the connector 230 is installed downward into the mounting hole 2101. Then, the limiting piece 260 is placed between the decorative tube 212 and the inner tube 211 from the end of the rod body 210 and aligned with the through hole 2111 on the load-bearing part 2110. Then, the screw enters the decorative tube 212 through the operating hole 2121 and passes through the limiting piece 260 and the load-bearing part 2110 in sequence before being connected to the internal thread of the connector 230. The dust plug 250 is inserted into the operating hole 2121. The end cap 270 is fixed to the end of the rod body 210 by fasteners. Finally, the dust cover 220 is snapped onto the top of the rod body 210 and covers the mounting hole 2101 and the fasteners.

[0044] It is understood that in other embodiments of this utility model, the top wall of the connector is provided with a hanging ring, and the other end of the hanging rope is provided with a hook connected to the hanging ring.

[0045] It is understood that in other embodiments of this utility model, the locking member may also be a rotatable buckle seat rotatably mounted on the bottom surface of the load-bearing part. The buckle seat is provided with a buckle groove, and the end of the connecting member that penetrates downward through the load-bearing part is provided with buckle protrusions circumferentially spaced to rotatably engage with the buckle groove. By rotating the buckle seat, the locking member can lock the connecting member or separate from the connecting member. In this solution, the height position of the end of the drying rod cannot be adjusted, and the drying rod can only be disassembled from below. Example

[0046] Compared to Embodiment 1, this embodiment differs in that the connector has a threaded section that penetrates downwards through the load-bearing part. The outer circumference of the threaded section has external threads. The connector is circumferentially locked relative to the mounting hole but slides axially relative to it. The locking element is a nut that mates with the threaded section. The outer diameter of the nut is larger than the diameter of the hole in the load-bearing part through which the threaded section passes. The nut is entirely confined below the load-bearing part. Rotating the nut allows the connector to move vertically relative to the rod body and separates the connector from the nut. With this design, when the nut and threaded section are connected, the locking element is in a locked state. In this locked state, rotating the nut allows the connector to move vertically relative to the rod body, thereby adjusting the height of the drying rod end. By adjusting the height of both ends of the drying rod, both ends can be kept horizontal, thus solving the problem of a significant height difference between the two ends of the drying rod due to inconsistent rope sizes. Furthermore, using a nut as the locking element improves its structural strength and load-bearing capacity. Finally, rotating the nut allows the connector to move upwards, disengaging the threaded section from the nut and separating the connector from the nut. At this point, the locking element is in a disengaged state.

[0047] The other structures of Embodiment 2 are the same as those of Embodiment 1, and will not be described in detail here.

[0048] In addition to the preferred embodiments described above, there are other embodiments of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications based on this utility model. As long as they do not depart from the spirit of this utility model, they should all fall within the scope defined in the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. Concealed clothes drying rack, including: A main unit and a drying rod, wherein the main unit includes a drive device, a rope winding wheel, and a hanging rope, one end of which is connected to the rope winding wheel and the other end of which is connected to the end of the drying rod; the drive device drives the rope winding wheel to rotate to raise and lower the drying rod by winding and unwinding the hanging rope; characterized in that the drying rod includes: The rod body has a downward-extending mounting hole at its top; The dust cover is snapped onto the top of the pole and separates from the pole when the pole is subjected to a downward force exceeding the preset limit. The dust cover has an installation hole and a through hole for the other end of the hoisting rope to pass through. A connector is attached to the other end of the lifting rope and is fitted into the mounting hole from the top of the rod downwards. The outer diameter of the connector is larger than the diameter of the through hole. A locking element is located at the bottom of the rod and is operable. The locking element has a locked state that is connected to the connector to limit the connector to the rod and a separated state that is separated from the connector. When the locking element is operated to put it in the separated state, the rod is subjected to a downward pulling force exceeding the preset value, which separates it from the dust cover and causes the connector to slide upward and disengage from the mounting hole.

2. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rod includes a load-bearing portion through which a connector or locking member passes. When the locking member is in a locked state, at least a portion of the locking member is confined below the load-bearing portion and abuts against it.

3. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connector is located above the load-bearing part and has an internal thread. The locking part is a screw. The shank of the screw extends upward through the load-bearing part and connects to the internal thread. The head of the screw is limited below the load-bearing part. Rotating the screw allows the connector to move vertically relative to the rod and separates the connector from the screw.

4. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The connector has a threaded section that extends downward through the load-bearing part. The locking member is a nut that mates with the threaded section. The nut is positioned below the load-bearing part. Rotating the nut causes the connector to move vertically relative to the rod and allows the connector to separate from the nut.

5. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rod body includes an inner tube and a decorative tube sleeved on the outside of the inner tube. When the locking member is in the locked state, it is connected to the connector to limit the connector to the inner tube. The bottom of the decorative tube is provided with an operating hole for exposing the locking member, and a dust plug is provided at the operating hole.

6. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The locking member is fixed with a limiting piece, the outer diameter of which is larger than the diameter of the operating hole, to prevent the locking member from coming out of the operating hole.

7. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the connector and the inner wall of the mounting hole are provided with a limiting rib extending axially along the mounting hole, and the other is provided with a limiting groove. The limiting rib and the limiting groove cooperate to fix the connector and the mounting hole circumferentially and allow them to move relative to each other axially.

8. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The other end of the hoisting rope is connected to a plug. The connector has a snap-fit ​​cavity, and the side of the connector has a through groove communicating with the snap-fit ​​cavity. The plug is located inside the snap-fit ​​cavity, and the hoisting rope passes through the through groove.

9. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the rod is provided with a slot that extends along the length of the rod and is open at both ends. Two slots are spaced apart along the width of the rod. The dust cover is provided with snap-fit ​​ribs on both sides. The snap-fit ​​ribs are inserted into the slots. The mounting hole is located between the two slots.

10. The concealed clothes drying rack as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The drying rod also includes an end cap, which includes an upper insert plate and a lower insert plate. The upper insert plate is inserted into two slots on both sides, and the lower insert plate is inserted into the rod body. The upper insert plate and the lower insert plate are fixedly connected to the rod body by fasteners.

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