Collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel

Abstract

A collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel, which relates to the technical field of fabric drying, is provided. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel includes a base, a fabric accommodating structure, and a locking mechanism. The fabric accommodating structure has a folded state and an unfolded state, and the folded state and the unfolded state both have an accommodating space for accommodating fabric. The fabric accommodating structure includes a first barrel and a second barrel that is sleeved on an outside or an inside of the first barrel. The second barrel can telescopically move relative to the first barrel. The locking mechanism is configured to lock the fabric accommodating structure in the unfolded state, so that the fabric accommodating structure can stably remain in the unfolded state.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of fabric drying, specifically to a collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] Fabric drying barrels can quickly dry fabric such as towels and clothes and have certain disinfection and sterilization functions, making them practical household appliances. With the improvement of living standards, more and more households and commercial establishments are equipped with fabric drying barrels.

[0003] The existing fabric drying barrels generally include a base, a warm air blower assembly provided on the base, and a barrel body provided on the base. The barrel body has an accommodating space for accommodating fabric. During use, the warm air blower assembly blows warm air into the accommodating space containing the fabric, thereby heating and drying the fabric.

[0004] However, most of the fabric drying barrels currently on the market are designed to be an integrated structure. The barrel body is difficult to fold and cannot change the height thereof, such that it is inconvenient to fold and store during transportation, and therefore increases transportation costs. Additionally, these barrels take up a lot of space at home, thus resulting in inconvenience to store. Although some fabric drying barrels (such as CN114960140A) can be folded and stored, they use a telescopic rod structure to achieve the expansion and folding of the barrel body, which results in high production costs and requires the simultaneous lifting and lowering of multiple telescopic rods during use, making the operation prone to jamming and inconvenient to use.

[0005] Therefore, the present disclosure provides a collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel to solve the above problems.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0006] The objective of the present disclosure is to address the defects and shortcomings in the prior art and to provide a collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel, and the collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel can be folded and stored during transportation to reduce transportation costs and can save storage space when not in use at home. Additionally, the collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel also has the advantages of low production cost and simple operation.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present disclosure is as follows.

[0008] A collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel is provided, including a base and a fabric accommodating structure. The fabric accommodating structure has a folded state and an unfolded state, and the folded state and the unfolded state both have an accommodating space for accommodating fabric. The fabric accommodating structure includes a first barrel fixedly disposed on the base and a second barrel sleeved on an outside or an inside of the first barrel, and the second barrel is telescopically movable relative to the first barrel, so that the fabric accommodating structure can be freely switched between the folded state and the unfolded state.

[0009] The beneficial effects of adopting the above technical solution of the present disclosure are as follows.

[0010] 1. In the present disclosure, the second barrel is driven to telescopically movable relative to the first barrel, that is, uses the barrel body of the first barrel and the barrel body of the second barrel as guides, so that the fabric accommodating structure can be freely switched between the folded state and the unfolded state, thereby allowing the entire fabric drying barrel to be folded when not in use at home or during transportation, reducing transportation costs and saving storage space. In addition, the production cost is relatively low, the operation is simple and convenient, and the present disclosure is highly practical and conducive to market promotion.

[0011] 2. When in use, the fabric accommodating structure of the present disclosure can be configured to dry the fabric in both the folded state and the unfolded state. In the folded state, the accommodating space of the fabric accommodating structure is smaller, thereby allowing the fabric placed inside to be heated more quickly with the same power of a hot air blowing assembly and meeting the user needs for quickly heating or drying fabric.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] To clarify the embodiments of the present disclosure or the technical solutions in the prior art, a brief introduction to the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or prior art is provided below. It is evident that the accompanying drawings described below are merely some embodiments of the present disclosure. For those skilled in the art, additional drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative effort.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a fabric accommodating structure in an unfolded state of the present embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the fabric accommodating structure in a folded state of the present embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a sectional diagram of the fabric accommodating structure in the unfolded state of the present embodiment.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a schematic exploded diagram of the present embodiment.

[0017] Reference numeral: 10, base; 11, control panel; 20, fabric accommodating structure; 21, first barrel; 211, guide groove; 212, fabric rack; 22, second barrel; 221, guide block; 222, protruding edge; 223, hanging hook; 30, locking mechanism; 31, elastic protrusion; 32, locking groove; 40, hot air blowing assembly; 50, cover plate; 51, remote control.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS

[0018] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some, but not all, embodiments of the present disclosure. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort shall fall within the protection scope of the present disclosure.

[0019] The present embodiment relates to a collapsible and easy-to-store fabric drying barrel. Referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 3, the collapsible and easy-to-store fabric drying barrel includes a base 10 and a fabric accommodating structure 20. The base 10 has a heating function, and the fabric accommodating structure 20 is fixedly arranged on the base 10 and has a folded state and an unfolded state. The fabric accommodating structure 20 has an accommodating space for accommodating fabric in both the folded state and the unfolded state. The fabric accommodating structure 20 includes a first barrel 21 fixedly disposed on the base 10 and a second barrel 22 sleeved on an outside or an inside of the first barrel 21, and the second barrel 22 is telescopically movable relative to the first barrel 21.

[0020] It can be understood that the first barrel 21 and the second barrel 22 can be sleeved with each other, i.e., the second barrel 22 is sleeved on the outside or inside of the first barrel 21, such that when the second barrel 22 is driven to be telescopically movable relative to the first barrel 21, the accommodating space of the fabric accommodating structure 20 formed by a cooperation of the first barrel 21 and the second barrel 22 changes. When the second barrel 22 is accommodated inside the first barrel 21 or the first barrel 21 is accommodated inside the second barrel 22, the accommodating space of the fabric accommodating structure 20 is minimized, and the fabric accommodating structure 20 is in the folded state. When the second barrel 22 stretches and slides upward relative to the first barrel 21 to a set height, the accommodating space of the fabric accommodating structure 20 is maximized, and the fabric accommodating structure 20 is in the unfolded state.

[0021] In addition, it should be noted that when the fabric accommodating structure 20 is in the folded state, the accommodating space is minimized, thereby allowing the fabric placed inside accommodating space to be dried more quickly, so as to meet user needs for quickly drying or heating fabric.

[0022] Further, in the case that the second barrel 22 is sleeved on the outside of the first barrel 21. When the second barrel 22 slides relative to the first barrel 21 to accommodate the first barrel 21 inside the second barrel 22, the fabric accommodating structure 20 is in the folded state. When the second barrel 22 slides upward relative to the first barrel 21 to the set height, the fabric accommodating structure 20 is in the unfolded state. It can be understood that when the second barrel 22 is driven to be telescopically movable relative to the first barrel 21 by sleeving the second barrel 22 on the outside of the first barrel 21, the barrel body of the first barrel 21 and the barrel body of the second barrel 22 can guide the movement, thereby allowing the second barrel 22 to stably slide relative to the first barrel 21.

[0023] Furthermore, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, the locking mechanism 30 has an elastic protrusion 31 provided on the first barrel 21 and a locking groove 32 provided on the second barrel 22 for cooperating with the elastic protrusion 31. The elastic protrusion 31 and the locking groove 32 are arranged oppositely, and when the elastic protrusion 31 is engaged to the locking groove 32, the fabric accommodating structure 20 stably remains in the unfolded state.

[0024] In the present embodiment, two elastic protrusions 31 and two locking grooves 32 are provided, the two elastic protrusions 31 are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the first barrel 21 and the two grooves 32 are symmetrically arranged on two sides of the second barrel 22. In other embodiments, a number of the elastic protrusions 31 and a number of the locking grooves 32 can be increased or decreased correspondingly based on actual conditions. The elastic protrusion 31 can also be arranged on the second barrel 22, and the locking groove 32 can be provided at a position corresponding to the first barrel 21, as long as the locking between the first barrel 21 and the second barrel 22 can be achieved.

[0025] When the second barrel 22 is driven to stretch upward relative to the first barrel 21, the elastic protrusion 31 is abutted against a side wall of the second barrel 22 and slides on the second barrel 22. When the second barrel 22 is stretched upward relative to the first barrel 21 to a maximum position, the elastic protrusion 31 is aligned with the locking groove 32, and the elastic protrusion 31 is engaged to the locking groove 32, such that the second barrel 22 is locked, whereby the fabric accommodating structure 20 stably remains in the unfolded state.

[0026] Additionally, it should be noted that in other embodiments, multiple locking grooves 32 can be provided, and the multiple locking grooves 32 are evenly arranged along a length direction of the first barrel 21, so as to allow the elastic protrusion 31 to pass through the multiple locking grooves 32 sequentially when the second barrel 22 is driven to stretch upward relative to the first barrel 21, thereby adjusting a height of the second barrel 22 and meeting the user needs for height adjustment.

[0027] Furthermore, a guide groove 211 is vertically provided on the first barrel 21, and a guide block 221 slidably fitted with the guide groove 211 is provided on the second barrel 22, so that the second barrel 22 is stably telescopically movable relative to the first barrel 21. In the present embodiment, the guide groove 211 is provided on the first barrel 21, and the guide block 221 is provided on the second barrel 22. In other embodiments, the guide groove 211 can also be provided on the second barrel 22, and correspondingly, the guide block 221 can be provided on the first barrel 21.

[0028] Moreover, in the present embodiment, the elastic protrusion 31 is provided on the guide block 221, and the locking groove 32 is provided within the guide groove 211.

[0029] Furthermore, referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a hot air blowing assembly 40 is provided inside the base 10. The hot air blowing assembly 40 includes a heater and a fan arranged inside the base 10. The heater is configured to heat the air, and the fan is configured to blow the air heated by the heater into the accommodating space of the fabric accommodating structure 20 to dry the fabric placed inside the accommodating space.

[0030] Further, a control panel 11 is provided on the base 10. The control panel 11 is electrically connected to the hot air blowing assembly 40 and configured to control the hot air blowing assembly 40. The control panel 11 is provided on a side wall of the base 10 and equipped with multiple function keys, including but not limited to a power button, a timer button, a temperature adjustment button, and a child lock button. These function keys allow the user to turn the hot air blowing assembly 40 on or off, set the fabric drying time, adjust the fabric drying temperature, and prevent children from operating the device.

[0031] Furthermore, a cover plate 50 is detachably provided on a top of the second barrel 22. The cover plate 50 is configured to close the second barrel 22. A remote control 51, which is electrically connected to the control panel 11, is detachably provided on the cover plate 50. The remote control 51 allows the user to control the hot air blowing assembly 40.

[0032] Additionally, to facilitate the discharge of moisture from the accommodating space, an exhaust hole (not shown in the figures) that is in spatial communication with the accommodating space is provided on the cover plate 50.

[0033] It can be understood that since the control panel 11 is provided on the base 10, the user needs to squat down to operate the control panel 11. By providing the remote control 51, the user can control the hot air blowing assembly 40 simply by using the remote control 51 on the cover plate 50, making the operation more convenient.

[0034] Furthermore, a protruding edge 222 that facilitates the telescoping of the second barrel 22 relative to the first barrel 21 is provided on the two sides of the second barrel 22.

[0035] It can be understood that by providing the protruding edges 222, when the fabric accommodating structure 20 needs to be switched from the folded state to the unfolded state, the user can lift the protruding edge 222 to drive the second barrel 22 to telescopically movable relative to the first barrel 21, making it convenient for the user to use.

[0036] Furthermore, a hanging hook 223 for hanging the fabric is provided on an inner side of the top of the second barrel 22.

[0037] It can be understood that when drying the fabric, hanging the fabric on the hanging hook 223 allows the fabric to be stably positioned inside the accommodating space of the fabric accommodating structure 20, making it convenient to perform drying operations. In other embodiments, the hanging hook 223 can also be replaced with a fabric rod or other similar devices, and the present disclosure is not limited thereto.

[0038] Furthermore, a fabric rack 212 is provided on the base 10. The fabric rack 212 is located inside the first barrel 21 and configured to support the fabric when unfolded.

[0039] It can be understood that by spreading out and placing the fabric on the fabric rack 212, quick drying of the fabric can be achieved, so that the user need for rapidly drying fabric is met.

[0040] The above description is only configured to explain the technical solutions of the present disclosure and not to limit them. Any modifications or equivalent replacements made by those skilled in the art to the technical solutions of the present disclosure should fall within the scope of the claims of the present disclosure, as long as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel, comprising a base and a fabric accommodating structure, wherein the fabric accommodating structure has a folded state and an unfolded state, and the folded state and the unfolded state both have an accommodating space for accommodating fabric;wherein the fabric accommodating structure has a first barrel fixedly disposed on the base and a second barrel sleeved on an outside or an inside of the first barrel, and the second barrel is telescopically movable relative to the first barrel, so that the fabric accommodating structure is freely switched between the folded state and the unfolded state.

2. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 1, wherein the second barrel is sleeved on the outside of the first barrel, and wherein, when the second barrel slides downward relative to the first barrel to accommodate the first barrel inside the second barrel, the fabric accommodating structure is in the folded state, and wherein, when the second barrel slides upward relative to the first barrel to a set height, the fabric accommodating structure is in the unfolded state.

3. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 1, further including a locking mechanism, wherein the locking mechanism is configured to lock the fabric accommodating structure in the unfolded state, so as to stably remain the fabric accommodating structure in the unfolded state.

4. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 3, wherein the locking mechanism has an elastic protrusion provided on the first barrel and a locking groove provided on the second barrel for cooperating with the elastic protrusion, the elastic protrusion and the locking groove are arranged oppositely, and wherein, when the elastic protrusion is engaged in the locking groove, the fabric accommodating structure stably remains in the unfolded state.

5. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 1, wherein a guide groove is vertically provided on the first barrel and a guide block slidably fitted with the guide groove is provided on the second barrel, so that the second barrel is stably telescopically movable relative to the first barrel.

6. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 1, wherein a hot air blowing assembly is disposed in the base, the hot air blowing assembly includes a heater and a fan arranged in the base, the heater is configured to heat the air, and the fan is configured to blow the air heated by the heater into the accommodating space of the fabric accommodating structure.

7. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 6, wherein a control panel is disposed on the base, and the control panel is electrically connected to the hot air blowing assembly and configured to control the hot air blowing assembly.

8. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 7, wherein a cover plate is detachably provided on a top of the second barrel, and the cover plate is configured to close the second barrel; wherein a remote control electrically connected to the control panel is provided on the cover plate, and the remote control is configured to control the hot air blowing assembly.

9. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 1, wherein a protruding edge configured to drive the second barrel to telescopically movable relative to the first barrel is provided on each of two sides of the second barrel.

10. The collapsible and easy-to-store fabric heating and drying barrel according to claim 1, wherein a hanging hook for hanging the fabric is provided in an inner side of a top of the second barrel.

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