Air outlet assembly and drying device

Abstract

The present application relates to an air outlet assembly (100) and a drying device. The air outlet assembly (100) comprises: a housing assembly (10) provided with an accommodating cavity (11) and at least two air outlets (12); and an air passage assembly (20) which is provided in the accommodating cavity (11) and is provided with an air outlet channel (21) communicated with all the air outlets (12), wherein when the housing assembly (10) is in an unfolded state, the air outlets (12) are arranged at intervals in a first direction and are configured to allow air to flow out in a second direction, and the size of the housing assembly (10) in the first direction when the housing assembly (10) is in the unfolded state is larger than the size of the housing assembly (10) in the first direction when the housing assembly (10) is in a folded state.

Description

Air outlet components and drying device

[0001] Related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application No. 2023117966117, filed on December 25, 2023, entitled “A kind of air outlet component and drying device,” the entire text of which is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present application relates to the technical field of living appliances, and in particular to an air outlet component and a drying device. Background Art

[0004] As people's living standards continue to improve, drying devices are increasingly used in daily life. Drying devices currently on the market often face a conflict between their working range and storage space. Specifically, a larger working range results in higher efficiency during use, but also requires more storage space for storage. On the other hand, a smaller design, which occupies less storage space, results in a smaller working range, lower efficiency, and a poorer user experience.

[0005] Summary of the Invention

[0006] Based on this, it is necessary to provide an air outlet assembly and a drying device to address the problem that the working range and storage space of the current drying device are in conflict with each other.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present application provides an air outlet assembly, comprising:

[0008] a shell assembly having a receiving cavity and at least two air outlets communicating with the receiving cavity;

[0009] an air duct assembly disposed in the accommodating cavity and having an air outlet channel communicating with all the air outlets, the air duct assembly being configured to supply air into the air outlet channel;

[0010] The shell assembly has an expanded state and a stowed state;

[0011] When the shell assembly is in the expanded state, the air outlets are spaced apart along a first direction and are configured to discharge air along a second direction intersecting the first direction;

[0012] A dimension of the shell assembly along the first direction in the expanded state is greater than a dimension of the shell assembly along the first direction in the stored state.

[0013] In some embodiments, the housing assembly includes a first housing and a second housing, at least one air outlet is opened on the first housing, and at least another air outlet is opened on the second housing;

[0014] The first shell and the second shell are rotatably connected around a rotation axis so that the shell assembly can be switched between the stored state and the expanded state.

[0015] In some embodiments, when the shell assembly is in the storage state, the first shell and the second shell are in contact with each other at ends away from the rotating shaft;

[0016] When the shell assembly is in the expanded state, the first shell and the second shell are separated from each other at one end away from the rotating shaft.

[0017] In some embodiments, the first shell includes a first accommodating portion and a first half-shaft connected to each other, the second shell includes a second accommodating portion and a second half-shaft connected to each other, the first half-shaft and the second half-shaft are staggered in the first direction, and the first half-shaft and the second half-shaft are detachably connected to form the rotating shaft.

[0018] In some embodiments, a buckle is provided on one of the first half-shaft and the second half-shaft, and a slot for engaging with the buckle is provided on the other of the first half-shaft and the second half-shaft;

[0019] Wherein, the buckle and the slot are both arranged around the circumference of the rotating shaft.

[0020] In some embodiments, the buckle has a first friction rib and a second friction rib, the first friction rib is protruded toward the side wall of the slot, and the second friction rib is protruded toward the bottom wall of the slot;

[0021] The first friction rib and the second friction rib are both used to abut against the slot wall of the slot during the relative rotation of the first shell and the second shell.

[0022] In some embodiments, in the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the gap between the buckle and the side wall of the slot is in the range of 0.1 mm to 1.5 mm.

[0023] In some embodiments, the air duct assembly includes a wind wheel assembly, a first air duct, and a second air duct, wherein the first air duct has a first sub-channel connected to each of the air outlets on the first shell, and the second air duct has a second sub-channel connected to each of the air outlets on the second shell, and the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel together constitute the air outlet channel;

[0024] The wind wheel assembly is connected to the first air duct and the second air duct respectively, and is configured to supply air to the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel at the same time.

[0025] In some embodiments, the first air duct includes a third accommodating portion, a first air outlet portion, and a second air outlet portion, which are interconnected and together constitute the first sub-channel. The third accommodating portion is disposed within the first half-shaft and is configured to rotate along the first half-shaft around its axial direction. The first air outlet portion and the second air outlet portion are both disposed in the first accommodating portion, and the first air outlet portion extends along the first direction, while the second air outlet portion extends along the second direction and is connected to each of the air outlets on the first housing.

[0026] And / or, the second air duct includes a fourth accommodating portion, a third air outlet portion and a fourth air outlet portion, which are internally interconnected and together constitute the second sub-channel, and the fourth accommodating portion is arranged inside the second half-shaft and is configured to be able to rotate around its axial direction following the second half-shaft; the third air outlet portion and the fourth air outlet portion are both arranged in the second accommodating portion, and the third air outlet portion extends along the first direction, and the second air outlet portion extends along the second direction and is connected to each of the air outlets on the second shell.

[0027] In some embodiments, the wind wheel assembly includes a dual-axis motor and a first wind wheel and a second wind wheel that are simultaneously driven and connected to the dual-axis motor. The first wind wheel is arranged in the third accommodating portion and is used to supply air into the first sub-channel; the second wind wheel is arranged in the fourth accommodating portion and is used to supply air into the second sub-channel.

[0028] In some embodiments, the air duct assembly further includes a heating element, which is disposed in the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel to heat the airflow in the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel.

[0029] In some embodiments, the first housing includes a first upper shell and a first lower shell that are detachably connected, and the first upper shell and the first lower shell together enclose a first sub-cavity;

[0030] The second shell includes a second upper shell and a second lower shell that are detachably connected, and the second upper shell and the second lower shell together enclose a second sub-cavity;

[0031] The first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity are communicated with each other and together form the accommodating cavity.

[0032] In some embodiments, the air outlet assembly further comprises a cover for placing objects to be dried, and when the shell assembly is in the expanded state, the cover is used to cover the shell assembly;

[0033] Wherein, the opening directions of all the air outlets are consistent and all face the interior of the cover body.

[0034] In a second aspect, the present application provides a drying device, characterized in that it includes the air outlet assembly as described above.

[0035] The above-mentioned air outlet assembly and drying device, the shell assembly can be switched between an expanded state and a stored state. During use, the shell assembly is switched to the expanded state. At this time, the air outlets on the shell assembly are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and can blow air outward along the second direction, so that the air outlet range of the air outlet assembly is larger, and the working efficiency of the air outlet assembly is improved; after use, the shell assembly can be switched from the expanded state to the stored state. At this time, the size of the shell assembly in the first direction is reduced, so that the storage space occupied by the air outlet assembly is smaller, so that the air outlet assembly can be stored more easily. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] FIG1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application;

[0037] FIG2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a shell assembly and an air duct assembly in an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0038] FIG3 is a schematic structural diagram of an air duct assembly in an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0039] FIG4 is a schematic structural diagram of an air outlet assembly in a stored state according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0040] FIG5 is a cross-sectional view of an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0041] FIG6 is a cross-sectional view of a first air duct and a second air duct in an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0042] FIG7 is a partial enlarged view of point A in FIG5 .

[0043] FIG8 is a partial schematic diagram of a first shell in an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0044] FIG9 is a partial enlarged view of point B in FIG8 .

[0045] FIG10 is a partial schematic diagram of a second shell in an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0046] FIG11 is a partial enlarged view of point C in FIG10 .

[0047] FIG12 is an exploded schematic diagram of an air duct assembly in an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0048] FIG13 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an air outlet assembly according to one or more embodiments of the present application.

[0049] Explanation of reference numerals: 100, air outlet assembly; 10, shell assembly; 20, air duct assembly; 30, cover; 11, accommodating chamber; 12, air outlet; 13, first shell; 14, second shell; 21, air outlet channel; 22, wind wheel assembly; 23, first air duct; 24, second air duct; 25, heating element; 131, first accommodating portion; 132, first half shaft; 133, buckle; 134, first friction rib; 135, second friction rib; 136, first upper shell; 137, first lower shell; 138, first lower shell A sub-cavity; 141, a second accommodating portion; 142, a second half-shaft; 143, a slot; 144, a second upper shell; 145, a second lower shell; 146, a second sub-cavity; 221, a dual-axis motor; 222, a first wind wheel; 223, a second wind wheel; 231, a first sub-channel; 232, a third accommodating portion; 233, a first air outlet; 234, a second air outlet; 241, a second sub-channel; 242, a fourth accommodating portion; 243, a third air outlet; 244, a fourth air outlet; a, a first direction; b, a second direction. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0050] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of the present application more clearly understood, the specific embodiments of the present application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the scope of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0051] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0052] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. Throughout the description of this application, "plurality" means at least two, for example, two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0053] In this application, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0054] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0055] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation methods.

[0056] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 together. An embodiment of the present application provides an air outlet assembly 100, including a shell assembly 10 and an air duct assembly 20. The shell assembly 10 has a accommodating cavity 11 and at least two air outlets 12 connected to the accommodating cavity 11. The air duct assembly 20 is arranged in the accommodating cavity 11 and has an air outlet channel 21 connected to all the air outlets 12. The air duct assembly 20 is configured to be able to supply air into the air outlet channel 21. The shell assembly 10 has an expanded state and a stored state. When the shell assembly 10 is in the expanded state, the air outlets 12 are spaced apart along a first direction a and are configured to be able to discharge air along a second direction b intersecting with the first direction a. The size of the shell assembly 10 along the first direction a in the expanded state is larger than the size of the shell assembly 10 along the first direction a in the stored state.

[0057] It should be noted that the air outlet assembly 100 refers to a structure that can form an airflow and blow air outward. In practical applications, the air outlet assembly 100 can be applied to, but is not limited to, household appliances such as clothes dryers, heaters, and fans. For ease of explanation, this application uses a clothes dryer as an example.

[0058] The shell assembly 10 is a component that provides a mounting and housing base. A housing cavity 11 is formed within the shell assembly 10, and at least two air outlets 12 are provided on the shell assembly 10, each of which is connected to the housing cavity 11. The air duct assembly 20 is a component that generates airflow and delivers air outward through the air outlets 12.

[0059] The air duct assembly 20 is disposed within the accommodating cavity 11 and has an air outlet channel 21 therein, which is connected to each of the air outlets 12. When the air duct assembly 20 generates airflow, the airflow is sent into the air outlet channel 21, then sent through the air outlet channel 21 to each of the air outlets 12 and blown out from the air outlets 12, thereby achieving air blowing outward from the air outlet assembly 100.

[0060] The shell assembly 10 can be switched between the deployed and stowed states by, but not limited to, folding, pulling, or assembling. When the shell assembly 10 is in the deployed state, the air outlets 12 on the shell assembly 10 are spaced apart along the first direction a, and each air outlet 12 can discharge air in a second direction b, which is perpendicular to the first direction a. This expands the overall air discharge range of the air outlet assembly 100. When used in a clothes dryer, the air outlet assembly 100 can dry clothes over a wider range and at a faster speed.

[0061] After the air outlet assembly 100 is used, the shell assembly 10 is switched from the unfolded state to the stowed state. At this time, the size of the shell assembly 10 in the first direction a is smaller than that in the unfolded state. Therefore, the storage space occupied by the air outlet assembly 100 is smaller, making it easier to store the air outlet assembly 100.

[0062] In some embodiments, the housing assembly 10 includes a first housing 13 and a second housing 14. At least one air outlet 12 is provided on the first housing 13, and at least another air outlet 12 is provided on the second housing 14. The first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are rotatably connected about a rotation axis to allow the housing assembly 10 to switch between a stowed state and an expanded state.

[0063] Furthermore, when the housing assembly 10 is in the stored state, the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are in contact with each other at one end away from the rotation axis. When the housing assembly 10 is in the expanded state, the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are separated at one end away from the rotation axis.

[0064] Specifically, the number of air outlets 12 provided on the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 can be adjusted according to actual use requirements. For ease of understanding, this application uses an example in which one air outlet 12 is provided on each of the first shell 13 and the second shell 14.

[0065] When the housing assembly 10 is in the stored state, the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are rotated relative to each other and folded. At this time, the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are stacked along the second direction b, so that the size of the housing assembly 10 in the first direction a perpendicular to the second direction b is reduced, thereby facilitating the storage of the air outlet assembly 100.

[0066] When the air outlet assembly 100 needs to be used, the shell assembly 10 is switched from the storage state to the unfolded state. At this time, the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 are changed from being folded to being laid flat, so that the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 are arranged along the first direction a, that is, the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 are rotated from 0° to 180°.

[0067] In this case, the air outlets 12 on the first housing 13 and the air outlets 12 on the second housing 14 are spaced apart along the first direction a, that is, the air outlets 12 on the first housing 13 and the air outlets 12 on the second housing 14 are located on opposite sides of the rotation axis of the first housing 13 and the second housing 14, respectively. This can expand the air outlet range of the air outlet assembly 100 and improve the working efficiency of the air outlet assembly 100.

[0068] In some embodiments, the first housing 13 includes a first receiving portion 131 and a first semi-axle 132 that are interconnected, and the second housing 14 includes a second receiving portion 141 and a second semi-axle 142 that are interconnected. The first semi-axle 132 and the second semi-axle 142 are staggered in a first direction a, and the first semi-axle 132 and the second semi-axle 142 are detachably connected to form a rotation axis. The first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are configured to rotate relative to each other about the rotation axis to switch the housing assembly 10 between a stowed state and an expanded state.

[0069] Specifically, the first half-shaft 132 is connected to one side of the first receiving portion 131, and the second half-shaft 142 is connected to one side of the second receiving portion 141. The diameters of the first half-shaft 132 and the second half-shaft 142 are equal. The first half-shaft 132 and the second half-shaft 142 are then connected to each other so that the first half-shaft 132 and the second half-shaft 142 are coaxially arranged and together form a rotating shaft.

[0070] The first housing 13 and the second housing 14 can rotate relative to each other around the rotation axis to switch between a stored state and an expanded state.

[0071] Furthermore, when the shell assembly 10 is in the storage state, the first accommodating portion 131 and the second accommodating portion 141 are folded along the second direction b. At this time, the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 are arranged at a 0° angle.

[0072] When the shell assembly 10 switches from the stowed state to the unfolded state, the first receiving portion 131 rotates relative to the second receiving portion 141 about the axial direction of the rotation axis, so that the angle between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 gradually changes from 0° to 180°. Therefore, when the shell assembly 10 is in the unfolded state, the first receiving portion 131 and the second receiving portion 141 are arranged in sequence along the first direction a.

[0073] Through the above structure, the first half shaft 132 and the second half shaft 142 can together form a rotating shaft. On the one hand, the first half shaft 132 and the second half shaft 142 can realize a detachable connection between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14. On the other hand, after the first half shaft 132 and the second half shaft 142 form the rotating shaft, the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 can rotate relative to each other around the rotating shaft to smoothly switch between the stored state and the expanded state.

[0074] Furthermore, the interiors of the first half-shaft 132 and the first accommodating portion 131 are both hollow, as are the interiors of the second half-shaft 142 and the second accommodating portion 141. When the first half-shaft 132 and the second half-shaft 142 are connected, the interiors of the first half-shaft 132, the first accommodating portion 131, the second half-shaft 142, and the second accommodating portion 141 are interconnected and together form the accommodating cavity 11.

[0075] Referring to Figures 5, 7, 11, and 13, in some embodiments, one of the first and second half shafts 132, 142 is provided with a buckle 133, and the other of the first and second half shafts 132, 142 is provided with a slot 143 that engages with the buckle 133. Both the buckle 133 and the slot 143 are disposed around the circumference of the rotating shaft.

[0076] Specifically, a buckle 133 can be set on the side of the first half-shaft 132 facing the second half-shaft 142, and a slot 143 can be set on the side of the second half-shaft 142 facing the first half-shaft 132, so that the first half-shaft 132 and the second half-shaft 142 can be detachably connected through the snap fit between the buckle 133 and the slot 143.

[0077] Of course, a buckle 133 can also be set on the side of the second half-shaft 142 facing the first half-shaft 132, and a slot 143 can be set on the side of the first half-shaft 132 facing the second half-shaft 142, which can also achieve a detachable connection between the first half-shaft 132 and the second half-shaft 142, which will not be elaborated here.

[0078] Furthermore, when the buckle 133 is disposed on the first half shaft 132 and the slot 143 is disposed on the second half shaft 142, the buckle 133 is disposed around the circumference of the first half shaft 132 to form an annular buckle 133. The slot 143 is disposed around the circumference of the second half shaft 142 to form an annular slot 143.

[0079] Therefore, when the first half shaft 132 and the second half shaft 142 are engaged with the slot 143 through the buckle 133, the buckle 133 can also rotate in the slot 143 around the axial direction of the rotating shaft, thereby realizing relative rotation between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14.

[0080] In some embodiments, the buckle 133 has a first friction rib 134 and a second friction rib 135. The first friction rib 134 protrudes toward the sidewalls of the slot 143, and the second friction rib 135 protrudes toward the bottom wall of the slot 143. The first friction rib 134 and the second friction rib 135 are both used to abut against the walls of the slot 143 during relative rotation between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14.

[0081] Specifically, the first friction rib 134 protrudes from the buckle 133 along the axial direction of the rotating shaft, and the second friction rib 135 protrudes from the buckle 133 along the second direction b and faces the bottom wall of the slot 143. The number of the first friction rib 134 and the second friction rib 135 can be one or more, and the number can be adjusted according to actual needs, which is not detailed here.

[0082] When the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 rotate relative to each other, the first friction rib 134 abuts against the side wall of the slot 143, and the second friction rib 135 abuts against the bottom wall of the slot 143, thereby changing the contact between the buckle 133 and the slot 143 from the entire surface contact to the contact between the first friction rib 134 and the second friction rib 135 and the slot 143, reducing the contact area, thereby effectively reducing the friction between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14, and making the rotation between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 smoother.

[0083] In some embodiments, in the axial direction of the rotating shaft, a gap L between the buckle 133 and the side wall of the slot 143 ranges from 0.1 mm to 1.5 mm.

[0084] By providing a gap between the buckle 133 and the side wall of the slot 143 , the smoothness of the relative rotation between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 can be further improved.

[0085] Specifically, the gap between the buckle 133 and the side wall of the slot 143 can be set to 0.3 mm, which can not only prevent the shaking problem between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 due to the large gap, but also improve the rotation smoothness between the first shell 13 and the second shell 14.

[0086] Referring to Figures 3 and 12 , in some embodiments, the air duct assembly 20 includes a rotor assembly 22, a first air duct 23, and a second air duct 24. The first air duct 23 includes a first sub-channel 231 communicating with each air outlet 12 on the first housing 13, and the second air duct 24 includes a second sub-channel 241 communicating with each air outlet 12 on the second housing 14. The first sub-channel 231 and the second sub-channel 241 together constitute the air outlet channel 21. The rotor assembly 22 is connected to the first air duct 23 and the second air duct 24, respectively, and is configured to simultaneously supply air into the first sub-channel 231 and the second sub-channel 241.

[0087] Specifically, the interior of the first air duct 23 is hollow, forming a first sub-channel 231. The interior of the second air duct 24 is similarly hollow, forming a second sub-channel 241. One end of the first sub-channel 231 communicates with the second sub-channel 241, and the other end of the first sub-channel 231 communicates with the air outlet 12 on the first housing 13. The end of the second sub-channel 241, facing away from the first sub-channel 231, communicates with the air outlet 12 on the second housing 14. Thus, the first sub-channel 231 and the second sub-channel 241 together form the air outlet channel 21, which is respectively connected to the air outlets 12 on the first housing 13 and the second housing 14.

[0088] The wind wheel assembly 22 can realize air supply by rotating. The wind wheel assembly 22 is connected to the first air duct 23 and the second air duct 24 at the same time. Through the rotation of the wind wheel assembly 22, simultaneous air supply is realized in the first sub-air duct and the second sub-channel 241, and air is blown out from the air outlet 12 on the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 through the first sub-air duct and the second sub-channel 241.

[0089] In some embodiments, the first air duct 23 includes a third accommodating portion 232, a first air outlet portion 233, and a second air outlet portion 234, which are interconnected and collectively form a first sub-channel 231. The third accommodating portion 232 is disposed within the first semi-shaft 132 and is configured to rotate along the axial direction of the first semi-shaft 132. The first air outlet portion 233 and the second air outlet portion 234 are both disposed within the first accommodating portion 131. The first air outlet portion 233 extends along a first direction a, and the second air outlet portion 234 extends along a second direction b and is connected to each air outlet 12 on the first housing 13.

[0090] And / or, the second air duct 24 includes a fourth accommodating portion 242, a third air outlet portion 243, and a fourth air outlet portion 244, which are interconnected and together form a second sub-channel 241. The fourth accommodating portion 242 is disposed within the second half-shaft 142 and is configured to rotate along the axial direction of the second half-shaft 142. The third air outlet portion 243 and the fourth air outlet portion 244 are both disposed within the second accommodating portion 141, with the third air outlet portion 243 extending along the first direction a, and the second air outlet portion 234 extending along the second direction b and communicating with the air outlets 12 on the second housing 14.

[0091] Specifically, the first air duct 23 is composed of a third accommodating portion 232, a first air outlet portion 233 and a second air outlet portion 234, and the interiors of the third accommodating portion 232, the first air outlet portion 233 and the second air outlet portion 234 are all hollow, so that the interiors of the third accommodating portion 232, the first air outlet portion 233 and the second air outlet portion 234 are interconnected to form a first sub-channel 231.

[0092] The third housing portion 232 is a cylindrical structure and is housed within the first semi-axle 132. One end of the first air outlet portion 233 is connected to the third housing portion 232, and the other end extends along the first direction a toward a side away from the third housing portion 232. The second air outlet portion 234 is connected to the end of the first air outlet portion 233 facing away from the third housing portion 232. The second air outlet portion 234 extends along the second direction b and communicates with the air outlet 12 on the first housing 13.

[0093] Therefore, when the third accommodating portion 232 is accommodated within the first semi-shaft 132, both the first air outlet 233 and the second air outlet 234 are located within the first accommodating portion 131. Because the third accommodating portion 232 is configured as a cylindrical structure and matches the internal contour of the first semi-shaft 132, when the first semi-shaft 132 rotates about its own axis, the third accommodating portion 232 can rotate with the first semi-shaft 132.

[0094] Furthermore, the second air duct 24 is composed of a fourth accommodating portion 242, a third air outlet portion 243 and a fourth air outlet portion 244, and the interiors of the fourth accommodating portion 242, the third air outlet portion 243 and the fourth air outlet portion 244 are all hollow, so that the interiors of the fourth accommodating portion 242, the third air outlet portion 243 and the fourth air outlet portion 244 are interconnected to form a second sub-channel 241.

[0095] The fourth housing portion 242 is configured as a cylindrical structure and is housed within the second semi-axle 142. One end of the third air outlet portion 243 is connected to the fourth housing portion 242, and the other end extends along the first direction a toward a side away from the fourth housing portion 242. The fourth air outlet portion 244 is connected to the end of the third air outlet portion 243 facing away from the fourth housing portion 242. The fourth air outlet portion 244 extends along the second direction b and communicates with the air outlet 12 on the second housing 14.

[0096] Thus, when the fourth accommodating portion 242 is accommodated within the second semi-shaft 142, the third air outlet portion 243 and the fourth air outlet portion 244 are both located within the second accommodating portion 141. Because the fourth accommodating portion 242 is configured as a cylindrical structure and matches the internal contour of the second semi-shaft 142, when the second semi-shaft 142 rotates about its own axis, the fourth accommodating portion 242 can rotate with the second semi-shaft 142.

[0097] When the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 rotate relative to each other about the rotation axis, the first half-shaft 132 and the second half-shaft 142 rotate relative to each other, the third accommodating portion 232 rotates along with the first half-shaft 132, and the fourth accommodating portion 242 rotates along with the second half-shaft 142. Consequently, the first air outlet 233 and the second air outlet 234 in the first accommodating portion 131 rotate along with the first accommodating portion 131 relative to the second accommodating portion 141.

[0098] The above structure allows the first air duct 23 to be housed within the first housing 13 and rotate along with the first housing 13 around its axis. Simultaneously, the second air duct 24 can be housed within the second housing 14 and rotate along with the second housing 14 around its axis. This allows for relative rotation between the first and second housings 13, 14, and smooth airflow from the air outlet assembly 100 in its deployed state.

[0099] In some embodiments, the wind wheel assembly 22 includes a dual-axis motor 221 and a first wind wheel 222 and a second wind wheel 223 that are both driven by the dual-axis motor 221. The first wind wheel 222 is disposed in the third accommodating portion 232 and is used to supply air into the first sub-channel 231. The second wind wheel 223 is disposed in the fourth accommodating portion 242 and is used to supply air into the second sub-channel 241.

[0100] Specifically, the dual-axis motor 221 has a first axis and a second axis arranged opposite to each other. The first wind wheel 222 is driven and connected to the dual-axis motor 221 via the first axis, and the second wind wheel 223 is driven and connected to the dual-axis motor 221 via the second axis. When the dual-axis motor 221 is started, it can drive the first wind wheel 222 and the second wind wheel 223 to rotate synchronously.

[0101] The first wind wheel 222 is located inside the third accommodating portion 232. The rotation of the first wind wheel 222 forms an airflow within the first sub-channel 231, and blows air outward from the air outlet 12 on the first housing 13. The second wind wheel 223 is located inside the fourth accommodating portion 242. The rotation of the second wind wheel 223 forms an airflow within the second sub-channel 241, and blows air outward from the air outlet 12 on the second housing 14.

[0102] Therefore, through the dual-axis motor 221, the first wind wheel 222 and the second wind wheel 223, air can be supplied to the first sub-channel 231 and the second sub-channel 241 at the same time, so that the air outlets 12 on the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 can blow air out at the same time.

[0103] Please refer to Figures 2, 6 and 13 together. In some embodiments, the air duct assembly 20 further includes a heating element 25, which is disposed in the first sub-channel 231 and the second sub-channel 241 for heating the airflow in the first sub-channel 231 and the second sub-channel 241.

[0104] Specifically, the heating element 25 can be disposed inside the first air outlet portion 233 and inside the third air outlet portion 243. When the first wind wheel 222 rotates to blow air, the air flows to the first air outlet portion 233 and is heated by the heating element 25 to form hot air. The hot air is then blown out of the air outlet 12 through the second air outlet portion 234.

[0105] When the second wind wheel 223 rotates to blow air, the air flows to the third air outlet 243 , is heated by the heating element 25 , thereby forming hot air, and then passes through the fourth air outlet 244 and blows out from the air outlet 12 .

[0106] In some embodiments, the first housing 13 includes a detachably connected first upper housing 136 and a first lower housing 137. The first upper housing 136 and the first lower housing 137 together form a first sub-cavity 138. The second housing 14 includes a detachably connected second upper housing 144 and a second lower housing 145. The second upper housing 144 and the second lower housing 145 together form a second sub-cavity 146. The first sub-cavity 138 and the second sub-cavity 146 are interconnected and together form the accommodating chamber 11.

[0107] The first upper shell 136 and the first lower shell 137 can be detachably connected by, but not limited to, a clamping connection, a bolt connection, etc. During use, the first lower shell 137 is first placed on a flat surface, the first air duct 23 is then placed inside the first lower shell 137, and the first upper shell 136 and the first lower shell 137 are finally connected, thereby facilitating assembly.

[0108] The first upper shell 136 may include the first receiving portion 131 and the upper half of the first half-shaft 132, and the first lower shell 137 may include the lower half of the first receiving portion 131 and the first half-shaft 132. Thus, after the first upper shell 136 and the first lower shell 137 are assembled, the complete first receiving portion 131 and the first half-shaft 132 are formed.

[0109] The second upper shell 144 and the second lower shell 145 can be detachably connected by, but not limited to, a snap connection, a bolt connection, etc. During use, the second lower shell 145 is first placed on a flat surface, the second air duct 24 is then placed inside the second lower shell 145, and the second upper shell 144 and the second lower shell 145 are finally connected, thereby facilitating assembly.

[0110] The second upper shell 144 may include the second receiving portion 141 and the upper half structure of the second half shaft 142, and the second lower shell 145 may include the second receiving portion 141 and the lower half structure of the second half shaft 142. Thus, after the second upper shell 144 and the second lower shell 145 are assembled, the complete second receiving portion 141 and the second half shaft 142 are formed.

[0111] The above structure can facilitate assembly and improve the user experience during use of the air outlet assembly 100.

[0112] Referring again to FIG. 1 , in some embodiments, the air outlet assembly 100 further includes a cover 30 for placing items to be dried. When the shell assembly 10 is in the unfolded state, the cover 30 is configured to cover the shell assembly 10. All of the air outlets 12 have the same opening direction and face the interior of the cover 30.

[0113] Specifically, the interior of the cover 30 can be used to place clothes to be dried. When the shell assembly 10 is in the unfolded state, the cover 30 is placed on the shell assembly 10. At this time, the air outlets 12 on the first shell 13 and the second shell 14 both blow air toward the interior of the cover 30, thereby drying the clothes inside the cover 30.

[0114] Based on the same concept as the above-mentioned air outlet assembly 100, the present application also provides a drying device, including the above-mentioned air outlet assembly 100.

[0115] According to one or more embodiments, when in use, the housing assembly 10 is first switched from the stored state to the expanded state, so that the first housing 13 and the second housing 14 are laid on a horizontal surface at a 180-degree angle. Then, the cover 30 is placed on the housing assembly 10, and the dual-axis motor 221 and the heating element 25 are started.

[0116] The dual-axis motor 221 drives the first and second impellers 222 and 223 to rotate simultaneously, blowing air into the first and second sub-channels 231 and 241, respectively. The airflow in the first sub-channel 231 is heated by the heating element 25 and then blown out of the air outlet 12 on the first shell 13. Simultaneously, the airflow in the second sub-channel 241 is heated by the heating element 25 and then blown out of the air outlet 12 on the second shell 14, ultimately drying the clothing inside the housing 30.

[0117] After use, the cover 30 is removed and the clothes are taken out. The first shell 13 and the second shell 14 are then rotated about the rotation axis to fold the first shell 13 and the second shell 14, so that the shell assembly 10 switches from the unfolded state to the retracted state for easy storage.

[0118] The technical features of the above-mentioned embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. In order to make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-mentioned embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0119] The above-described embodiments merely represent several implementation methods of the present application. While the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that a person of ordinary skill in the art may make various modifications and improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application, and these modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present patent application shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An air outlet component, characterized in that, Comprising: A housing assembly having a receiving cavity and at least two air outlets communicating with the receiving cavity; An air duct assembly disposed in the receiving cavity and having an air outlet passage communicating with all the air outlets, the air duct assembly being configured to be able to supply air into the air outlet passage; Wherein, the housing assembly has an unfolded state and a stored state; When the housing assembly is in the unfolded state, the air outlets are spaced apart along a first direction and are configured to be able to discharge air along a second direction intersecting the first direction; The size of the housing assembly along the first direction in the unfolded state is greater than the size of the housing assembly along the first direction in the stored state.

2. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing assembly includes a first housing and a second housing, at least one of the air outlets is opened on the first housing, and at least another of the air outlets is opened on the second housing; The first housing and the second housing are rotatably connected around a rotating shaft so that the housing assembly can be switched between the stored state and the unfolded state.

3. The air outlet assembly according to claim 2, wherein When the housing assembly is in the stored state, the ends of the first housing and the second housing away from the rotating shaft are in contact with each other; When the housing assembly is in the unfolded state, the ends of the first housing and the second housing away from the rotating shaft are separated from each other.

4. The air outlet assembly according to claim 2, wherein, The first housing includes a first receiving portion and a first half shaft connected to each other, the second housing includes a second receiving portion and a second half shaft connected to each other, the first half shaft and the second half shaft are arranged staggeredly in the first direction, and the first half shaft and the second half shaft are detachably connected to form the rotating shaft.

5. The air outlet assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, One of the first half shaft and the second half shaft is provided with a buckle, and the other of the first half shaft and the second half shaft is provided with a slot that is snap-fitted with the buckle; Wherein, both the buckle and the slot are arranged in a circumferential direction around the rotating shaft.

6. The air outlet assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The buckle has a first friction rib and a second friction rib, the first friction rib protrudes towards the side wall of the slot of the slot, and the second friction rib protrudes towards the bottom wall of the slot of the slot; Both the first friction rib and the second friction rib are used to abut against the wall of the slot of the slot during the relative rotation of the first housing and the second housing.

7. The air outlet assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, In the axial direction of the rotating shaft, the gap between the buckle and the side wall of the slot of the slot ranges from 0.1 mm to 1.5 mm.

8. The air outlet assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The air duct assembly includes a wind wheel assembly, a first air duct and a second air duct. The first air duct has a first sub-channel communicating with each of the air outlets on the first housing, and the second air duct has a second sub-channel communicating with each of the air outlets on the second housing. The first sub-channel and the second sub-channel together form the air outlet passage; The wind wheel assembly is respectively connected to the first air duct and the second air duct and is configured to be able to supply air into the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel at the same time.

9. The air outlet assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The first air duct includes a third accommodating portion, a first air outlet portion, and a second air outlet portion that are internally interconnected and jointly form the first sub-channel. The third accommodating portion is disposed inside the first half shaft and is configured to be able to rotate around its axial direction following the first half shaft; the first air outlet portion and the second air outlet portion are both disposed in the first accommodating portion, and the first air outlet portion extends along the first direction, and the second air outlet portion extends along the second direction and communicates with each of the air outlet openings on the first housing; And / or, the second air duct includes a fourth accommodating portion, a third air outlet portion, and a fourth air outlet portion that are internally interconnected and jointly form the second sub-channel. The fourth accommodating portion is disposed inside the second half shaft and is configured to be able to rotate around its axial direction following the second half shaft; the third air outlet portion and the fourth air outlet portion are both disposed in the second accommodating portion, and the third air outlet portion extends along the first direction, and the second air outlet portion extends along the second direction and communicates with each of the air outlet openings on the second housing.

10. The air outlet assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The wind wheel assembly includes a dual-axis motor and a first wind wheel and a second wind wheel that are simultaneously driven and connected to the dual-axis motor. The first wind wheel is disposed in the third accommodating portion and is used to supply air into the first sub-channel; the second wind wheel is disposed in the fourth accommodating portion and is used to supply air into the second sub-channel.

11. The air outlet assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The air duct assembly further includes a heating element, and the heating element is disposed in the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel and is used to heat the air flow in the first sub-channel and the second sub-channel.

12. The air outlet assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first housing includes a detachable first upper shell and a first lower shell, and the first upper shell and the first lower shell jointly enclose a first sub-cavity; The second housing includes a detachable second upper shell and a second lower shell, and the second upper shell and the second lower shell jointly enclose a second sub-cavity; The first sub-cavity and the second sub-cavity are interconnected with each other and jointly form the accommodating cavity.

13. The air outlet assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air outlet assembly further includes a cover body for placing an object to be dried. When the shell assembly is in the unfolded state, the cover body is used to cover the shell assembly; Wherein, the opening directions of all the air outlet openings are the same and all face the inside of the cover body.

14. A drying device, characterized in that, Including the air outlet assembly according to any one of claims 1-13.

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