CN216364670U - A collapsible clothes hanger - Google Patents
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技术领域technical field
本实用新型涉及衣架领域技术,尤其是指一种收缩折叠式衣架。The utility model relates to the technology in the field of clothes hangers, in particular to a shrink-folding clothes hanger.
背景技术Background technique
随着科技的进步和社会水平的发展,衣架日益发展成为现代家居生活的必备品,人们不仅要求衣架具备晾晒衣物的实用性能,并且,在其具备原有性能基础上有了不同功能的需求。With the advancement of science and technology and the development of social level, clothes hangers have increasingly become a must-have item in modern household life. People not only require clothes hangers to have the practical performance of drying clothes, but also have different functions based on their original performance. .
目前,传统的衣架大多包括衣架本体、设置于衣架本体上的挂钩,其中,衣架本体以及挂钩大多采用一体式铸造成型,并且,衣架本体为三角形结构,因而,其具有较好的稳固性能,不易发生形变。但是,由于传统的衣架采用一体成型,其形状不易发生改变,因而占用较大的空间,且只能满足单一尺寸需求,对于不同大小衣物,通常需要购置多种尺寸的衣架(例如:大号衣架、中号衣架及小号衣架等),加之,挂钩与衣架本体之间也为一体成型结构,仅能满足单一角度的悬挂方式,当需要转换悬挂角度时,大多需要人为对挂钩进行扭转,才能满足不同角度的悬挂方式,其操作繁琐,给人们使用带了不便。At present, most of the traditional hangers include a hanger body and a hook arranged on the hanger body. Most of the hanger body and the hook are integrally formed by casting, and the clothes hanger body is a triangular structure. Therefore, it has good stability and is not easy to deformed. However, since the traditional hanger is integrally formed, its shape is not easily changed, so it takes up a lot of space and can only meet the needs of a single size. , medium hangers and small hangers, etc.), in addition, the hook and the hanger body are also integrally formed, which can only meet the hanging method of a single angle. When the hanging angle needs to be changed, most of the hooks need to be manually twisted. Suspension methods that meet different angles are cumbersome to operate, which brings inconvenience to people.
因此,需要研究一种新的技术方案来解决上述问题。Therefore, it is necessary to study a new technical solution to solve the above problems.
实用新型内容Utility model content
有鉴于此,本实用新型针对现有技术存在之缺失,其主要目的是提供一种收缩折叠式衣架,其第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂分别枢接于衣架本体下端,收纳方便、节省空间;以及,第一支撑臂端部、第二支撑臂端部还分别设置有可伸缩装置,以满足不同衣物挂设的尺寸需要,其结构简单、易于生产。In view of this, the main purpose of the present invention is to provide a shrinkable and foldable clothes hanger, the first support arm and the second support arm of which are respectively pivoted to the lower end of the clothes hanger body, which is convenient for storage and saves space. And, the end of the first support arm and the end of the second support arm are respectively provided with retractable devices to meet the size requirements of different clothes hanging, and the structure is simple and easy to produce.
为实现上述目的,本实用新型采用如下之技术方案:To achieve the above object, the present invention adopts the following technical scheme:
一种收缩折叠式衣架,包括衣架本体以及衣架本体上设置的挂钩;所述衣架本体下端还设置有第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂;所述第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂的上端分别可旋转式枢接于衣架本体下端左、右侧,所述第一支撑臂端部、第二支撑臂端部均设置有可伸缩装置。A retractable and foldable clothes hanger comprises a clothes hanger body and a hook arranged on the clothes hanger body; the lower end of the clothes hanger body is further provided with a first support arm and a second support arm; the upper ends of the first support arm and the second support arm are respectively It is rotatably pivoted to the left and right sides of the lower end of the hanger body, and the end of the first support arm and the end of the second support arm are provided with retractable devices.
作为一种优选方案,所述可伸缩装置包括分别套设于第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂端部的延伸臂,所述延伸臂上设置有多个沿延伸臂的长度方向间距布置的避让孔,以及,所述第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂上均设置有卡点;抽拉延伸臂,使得卡点卡设于相应避让孔内,以调节可伸缩装置的长度。As a preferred solution, the telescopic device includes extension arms sleeved on the ends of the first support arm and the second support arm respectively, and the extension arms are provided with a plurality of spacers arranged at intervals along the length direction of the extension arms The first support arm and the second support arm are provided with clamping points; the extension arms are pulled so that the clamping points are clamped in the corresponding avoidance holes to adjust the length of the telescopic device.
作为一种优选方案,所述衣架本体下端左、右侧分别设置有枢接孔,所述衣架本体下端左、右侧内部对应枢接孔的外周设置有旋转定位斜面以及至少两个对侧布置的定位孔;左侧的旋转定位斜面向左上方斜向延伸设置,右侧的旋转定位斜面向右上方斜向延伸设置,枢接孔的孔深方向垂直于相应侧的旋转定位斜面;As a preferred solution, pivot holes are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the lower end of the hanger body, and the outer circumferences of the corresponding pivot holes on the left and right sides of the lower end of the clothes hanger body are provided with rotating positioning slopes and at least two opposite sides. The positioning hole on the left side; the rotation positioning slope on the left extends obliquely to the upper left, and the rotation positioning slope on the right extends obliquely upward to the right; the hole depth direction of the pivot hole is perpendicular to the rotation positioning slope on the corresponding side;
所述第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂的上端均具有枢转部,所述枢转部的旋转轴向与相应第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂的长度方向的夹角为钝角;所述枢转部的外周设置有至少两个对侧布置的定位凸点;所述枢转部设置有位于定位凸点下方的定位适配面,所述枢转部分别可旋转式位于相应的枢接孔内,所述定位凸点卡入相应的定位孔内;所述定位适配面位于旋转定位斜面的上方,The upper ends of the first support arm and the second support arm both have a pivot portion, and the included angle between the rotational axis of the pivot portion and the length direction of the corresponding first support arm and the second support arm is an obtuse angle; the The outer circumference of the pivoting part is provided with at least two positioning convex points arranged on opposite sides; the pivoting part is provided with a positioning matching surface located under the positioning convex points, and the pivoting parts are respectively rotatably located on the corresponding pivot joints The positioning bumps are snapped into the corresponding positioning holes; the positioning adapter surface is located above the rotation positioning slope,
收折状态下,所述第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂均竖直向下延伸设置;In the folded state, the first support arm and the second support arm are vertically extended downward;
展开时,将所述第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂在相应枢接孔内旋转180度,使得定位凸点从定位孔内脱出后并卡入相应的定位孔内,第一支撑臂向左下方斜向延伸设置,第二支撑臂向右下方斜向延伸设置。When unfolding, rotate the first support arm and the second support arm by 180 degrees in the corresponding pivot holes, so that the positioning bumps come out of the positioning holes and snap into the corresponding positioning holes, and the first support arm moves downward to the left. The second support arm is arranged to extend obliquely downward and to the right.
作为一种优选方案,所述挂钩通过旋转活动机构连接于衣架本体,使得:衣架本体实现360度轴向旋转。As a preferred solution, the hook is connected to the hanger body through a rotating movement mechanism, so that the hanger body can realize 360-degree axial rotation.
作为一种优选方案,所述旋转活动机构包括设置于挂钩下端部的转轴、一体式连接于转轴下端的卡块,其中,所述卡块为圆球状结构,以及,所述衣架本体上设置有转轴孔,所述转轴孔对应于衣架本体内设置有避让腔,所述转轴装设于转轴孔内,所述卡块的外径大于转轴孔的内径,使得:所述卡块卡设于避让腔内。As a preferred solution, the rotating movement mechanism includes a rotating shaft disposed at the lower end of the hook, and a clamping block integrally connected to the lower end of the rotating shaft, wherein the clamping block is a spherical structure, and the hanger body is provided with a A rotating shaft hole, the rotating shaft hole corresponds to a hanger body with an escape cavity, the rotating shaft is installed in the rotating shaft hole, and the outer diameter of the clamping block is larger than the inner diameter of the rotating shaft hole, so that the clamping block is clamped in the avoidance hole. intracavity.
本实用新型与现有技术相比具有明显的优点和有益效果,具体而言,由上述技术方案可知,其主要是收缩折叠式衣架的第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂分别枢接于衣架本体下端,实现收缩折叠式衣架的收折、展开,收纳方便、节省空间;以及,第一支撑臂端部、第二支撑臂端部还分别设置有可伸缩装置,实现收缩折叠式衣架的伸缩,以满足不同衣物挂设的尺寸需要,其结构简单、易于生产。另外,挂钩通过旋转活动机构连接于衣架本体,使得:衣架本体实现360度轴向旋转,满足不同角度的悬挂方式。Compared with the prior art, the utility model has obvious advantages and beneficial effects. Specifically, it can be seen from the above technical solutions that the first support arm and the second support arm of the shrink-folding hanger are pivotally connected to the hanger body, respectively. The lower end realizes the folding and unfolding of the collapsible clothes hanger, which is convenient for storage and saves space; and the end of the first support arm and the end of the second support arm are respectively provided with retractable devices to realize the expansion and contraction of the collapsible clothes hanger. In order to meet the size requirements of different clothes hanging, the structure is simple and easy to produce. In addition, the hook is connected to the hanger body through a rotating movable mechanism, so that the hanger body can realize 360-degree axial rotation, and can meet the suspension modes of different angles.
为更清楚地阐述本实用新型的结构特征和功效,下面结合附图与具体实施例来对本实用新型进行详细说明。In order to illustrate the structural features and functions of the present invention more clearly, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
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图1是本实用新型之实施例的第一立体图(收缩折叠式衣架处于收折状态);1 is a first perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention (the shrink-folding hanger is in a folded state);
图2是本实用新型之实施例的第二立体图(收缩折叠式衣架处于展开状态);2 is a second perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention (the shrink-folding hanger is in an unfolded state);
图3是本实用新型之实施例的第三立体图(可伸缩装置处于第一状态);3 is a third perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention (the retractable device is in the first state);
图4是本实用新型之实施例的第四立体图(可伸缩装置处于第二状态);4 is a fourth perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention (the retractable device is in the second state);
图5是本实用新型之实施例的第五立体图(旋转活动机构处于分解状态);Fig. 5 is the fifth perspective view of the embodiment of the present utility model (the rotating movable mechanism is in an exploded state);
图6是本实用新型之实施例的局部截面图;6 is a partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention;
图7是本实用新型之实施例的截面图。7 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention.
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请参照图1至图7所示,其显示出了本实用新型之实施例的具体结构。Please refer to FIG. 1 to FIG. 7 , which show the specific structure of the embodiment of the present invention.
一种收缩折叠式衣架,包括衣架本体20以及衣架本体20上设置的挂钩10。以及,所述衣架本体20下端还设置有第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b,所述第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b的上端分别可旋转式枢接于衣架本体20下端左、右侧,另外,所述第一支撑臂30a端部、第二支撑臂30b端部均设置有可伸缩装置。A retractable and foldable clothes hanger includes a
图1及图2所示,其分别显示了收缩折叠式衣架的第一立体图、第二立体图,其具体显示了收缩折叠式衣架的收折状态图、展开状态图。在本实施例中,所述挂钩10通过旋转活动机构连接于衣架本体20,使得:衣架本体20实现360度轴向旋转,实现衣架本体20的360度周向转动,满足不同角度的悬挂方式。另外,衣架本体20下端枢接于第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b,第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b可向外转动,实现收缩折叠式衣架的收折、展开功能,收纳方便、节省空间。以及,第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b的端部分别设置有可伸缩装置,实现收缩折叠式衣架的可伸缩功能,以满足不同衣物挂设的尺寸需要。As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the first perspective view and the second perspective view of the shrink-folding clothes hanger are respectively shown, and the folded state view and the unfolded state view of the shrink-foldable clothes hanger are shown in detail. In this embodiment, the
图3及图4所示,其分别显示了收缩折叠式衣架的第三立体图、第四立体图,其分别具体显示了可伸缩装置处于第一状态、第二状态的立体图。所述可伸缩装置包括分别套设于第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b端部的延伸臂40,所述延伸臂40上设置有多个沿延伸臂40的长度方向间距布置的避让孔,以及,所述第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b上均设置有卡点;抽拉延伸臂40,使得卡点卡设于相应避让孔内,以调节可伸缩装置的长度。具体而言,在本实施例中,所述延伸臂40上设置有第一避让孔41、第二避让孔42,其中,所述第二避让孔42为长形孔,以及,所述第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b上均设置有第一卡点31、第二卡点32,其中,当所述延伸臂40处于第一状态时,所述第一卡点31卡设于第一避让孔41内,所述第二卡点32卡设于第二避让孔42内;当所述延伸臂40处于第二状态时,所述第二卡点32卡设于第一避让孔41内。正常使用状态下,在收缩折叠式衣架中,延伸臂40处于第一状态,此时,第一卡点31装设于第一避让孔41内,第二卡点32装设于第二避让孔42内,继而,通过将第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b向外转动,展开收缩折叠式衣架,以满足小件衣物的挂设需要。使用收缩折叠式衣架的延伸功能时,将套设于第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b上的延伸臂40向下拉,直至第二卡点32卡设于第一避让孔41内,此时,延伸臂40处于第二状态,继而,通过将第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b向外转动,展开收缩折叠式衣架,以满足大件衣物的挂设需要。3 and 4 respectively show a third perspective view and a fourth perspective view of the retractable and foldable clothes hanger, which specifically show the perspective views of the retractable device in the first state and the second state, respectively. The telescopic device includes
图5所示,其显示了收缩折叠式衣架的第五立体图,其具体显示了旋转活动机构处于分解状态的立体图。所述旋转活动机构包括设置于挂钩10下端部的转轴11、一体式连接于转轴11下端的卡块12,其中,所述卡块12为圆球状结构,以及,所述衣架本体20上设置有转轴孔21,所述转轴孔21对应于衣架本体20内设置有避让腔22,所述转轴11装设于转轴孔21内,所述卡块12的外径大于转轴孔21的内径,使得:所述卡块12卡设于避让腔22内。在收缩折叠式衣架中,挂钩10的端部通过旋转活动机构连接于衣架本体20,转轴11装设于转轴孔21内,卡块12卡设于避让腔22内,当挂钩10处于悬挂状态时,衣架本体20可以围绕转轴11进行360度周向转动。As shown in FIG. 5 , it shows a fifth perspective view of the retractable and foldable clothes hanger, which specifically shows a perspective view of the rotating movement mechanism in an exploded state. The rotating movement mechanism includes a
另外,所述衣架本体20内还装设有加热元件和风扇,所述衣架本体20上还设置有风扇口23。在本实施例中,所述风扇口23分别设置于衣架本体20的前后两侧,并且,所述风扇口23呈栅格式结构布置,实现衣架本体20的进气通风,避免衣架本体20内局部热量过热。以及,所述第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b上还设置有通孔33。所述通孔33可以设置于第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b的左侧和/或右侧,在收缩折叠式衣架展开状态下,衣架本体20内风扇以及加热元件产生的热风可以通过通孔33排出。当衣物挂设于收缩折叠式衣架时,风扇和加热元件产生的热风通过通孔33排出,实现对衣物的烘干功能。在本实施例中,所述衣架本体20上还设置有温度显示屏,以显示加热温度;以及,所述衣架本体20上还设置有开关按键、控制按键,实现控制加热元件和风扇启动,以及调控加热的温度、风速。In addition, the
所述衣架本体20、第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b内还设置有杀菌灯。具体而言,所述衣架本体20内放置有杀菌灯,以及,第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b内采用中空结构,以放置杀菌灯。当收缩折叠式衣架上挂设衣物时,可以实现衣物杀菌功能。同时,在收缩折叠式衣架展开状态下,收缩折叠式衣架也可单独作为杀菌灯,通过将收缩折叠式衣架的挂钩10悬挂于高处,通过旋转衣架本体20,实现衣架本体20的360度周向转动,收缩折叠式衣架可以实现对周侧环境的杀菌。A germicidal lamp is also arranged in the
图6及图7所示,其分别显示了收缩折叠式衣架的局部截面图、截面图。所述衣架本体20下端左、右侧分别设置有枢接孔24,所述衣架本体20下端左、右侧内部对应枢接孔24的外周设置有旋转定位斜面25以及至少两个对侧布置的定位孔26。其中,左侧的旋转定位斜面25向左上方斜向延伸设置,右侧的旋转定位斜面25向右上方斜向延伸设置,枢接孔24的孔深方向垂直于相应侧的旋转定位斜面25。6 and 7, which respectively show a partial cross-sectional view and a cross-sectional view of the shrink-folding hanger. The left and right sides of the lower end of the
相应地,所述第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b的上端均具有枢转部34,所述枢转部34的旋转轴向与相应第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b的长度方向的夹角为钝角;所述枢转部34的外周设置有至少两个对侧布置的定位凸点35;所述枢转部34设置有位于定位凸点35下方的定位适配面36,所述枢转部34分别可旋转式位于相应的枢接孔24内,所述定位凸点35卡入相应的定位孔26内;所述定位适配面36位于旋转定位斜面25的上方。Correspondingly, the upper ends of the
收折状态下,所述第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b均竖直向下延伸设置。展开时,将所述第一支撑臂30a、第二支撑臂30b在相应枢接孔24内旋转180度,使得定位凸点35从定位孔26内脱出后并卡入相应的定位孔26内,第一支撑臂30a向左下方斜向延伸设置,第二支撑臂30b向右下方斜向延伸设置。In the folded state, the
本实用新型的设计重点在于,主要是收缩折叠式衣架的第一支撑臂、第二支撑臂分别枢接于衣架本体下端,实现收缩折叠式衣架的收折、展开,收纳方便、节省空间;以及,第一支撑臂端部、第二支撑臂端部还分别设置有可伸缩装置,实现收缩折叠式衣架的伸缩,以满足不同衣物挂设的尺寸需要,其结构简单、易于生产。The key point of the design of the utility model is that the first support arm and the second support arm of the shrink-folding hanger are pivotally connected to the lower end of the hanger body respectively, so as to realize the folding and unfolding of the shrink-folding hanger, which is convenient for storage and saves space; and The end of the first support arm and the end of the second support arm are respectively provided with retractable devices to realize the retraction and retraction of the collapsible clothes hanger to meet the size requirements of different clothes hanging, and the structure is simple and easy to produce.
另外,挂钩通过旋转活动机构连接于衣架本体,使得:衣架本体实现360度轴向旋转,满足不同角度的悬挂方式。In addition, the hook is connected to the hanger body through a rotating movable mechanism, so that the hanger body can realize 360-degree axial rotation, and can meet the suspension modes of different angles.
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