STORAGE STRUCTURE FOR AIR HOSE OF BLOWER AND BLOWER ITSELF

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the field of pet products, particularly to a storage structure for the air hose of a blower and the blower itself.

BACKGROUND

The blower is a novel product that has emerged in recent years, primarily used to dry a pet's fur after bathing. With continuous iterations and updates, blowers are increasingly designed to be compact and convenient. This trend imposes significant limitations on the structural space of blowers, making the efficient layout of components a technical challenge in the field. In the current technology, air hoses of blowers are generally exposed outside the main body, which makes the blower bulky and detracts from compact and convenient designs. To address this issue, detachable air hoses have been introduced. However, these require additional mechanisms for detachment and assembly, leading to increased structural complexity and reduced user convenience. Moreover, the additional structures raise production costs. As a result, overcoming these technical problems has been a persistent challenge for those skilled in the art.

SUMMARY

To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present disclosure provides a storage structure for the air hose of a blower and a blower.

The technical solution to address the problems described involves the following:

The present disclosure provides a storage structure for the air hose of a blower, which includes a main body. The main body has a first end and a second end. The first end is provided with an air outlet connected to an air hose. A storage channel is arranged on the main body, extending from the first end of the main body through the bottom/top of the main body to the second end, forming a storage channel encircling the main body. The storage channel is used for storing the air hose.

The storage channel may also extend from the second end of the main body through the top/bottom of the main body to the first end, forming a storage channel encircling the main body.

The end of the storage channel is provided with a storage hole. The end of the air hose is provided with a nozzle. When the air hose is stored in the storage channel, the nozzle is stored in the storage hole.

The inner wall of the air hose's end is provided with a first locking slot, while the outer wall of the nozzle is provided with a locking block. The locking block of the nozzle engages with the first locking slot of the air hose, enabling detachable installation of the nozzle at the end of the air hose.

The first locking slot includes a first insertion section arranged axially along the air hose and a first locking section arranged circumferentially along the air hose. The first locking section is wider than the first insertion section, forming a first stepped surface between the first locking section and the first insertion section. When the locking block is inserted into the first locking section through the first insertion section, the locking block abuts against the first stepped surface.

The end of the air hose is configured as a handheld sleeve. The first locking slot is provided on the inner wall of the handheld sleeve. The locking block of the nozzle engages with the first locking slot of the handheld sleeve, enabling detachable installation of the nozzle at the end of the air hose.

A first guiding magnet is provided within the handheld sleeve. A corresponding second guiding magnet is arranged in the storage channel to align with the first guiding magnet. The second guiding magnet provides a magnetic guiding force to assist in storing the air hose.

The side of the main body is equipped with a mounting hole. The inner wall of the mounting hole is provided with a second locking slot. The second locking slot is configured for detachable connection with the locking block of the nozzle. The second locking slot includes a second insertion section arranged axially along the mounting hole and a second locking section arranged circumferentially along the mounting hole. The second locking section is wider than the second insertion section, forming a second stepped surface between them. When the locking block is inserted into the second locking section through the second insertion section, the locking block abuts against the second stepped surface.

The storage channel is recessed into the surface of the main body.

The present disclosure also provides a blower that incorporates the above-described air hose storage structure.

Advantages of the present disclosure: through the described structural design, the blower's air hose can be stored within the storage channel when not in use. This design is simple and convenient. Specifically, the storage channel extends from the first end of the main body through the bottom/top of the main body to the second end, forming an encircling storage channel. This design ensures sufficient storage space, allowing the air hose to be long enough without occupying excessive space. It aligns well with the compact and convenient design of the blower.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To better illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this present disclosure, the required drawings are briefly described below. These drawings represent only some embodiments of the present disclosure. Those skilled in the art can derive additional drawings without inventive effort based on these illustrations.

The present disclosure is further explained with reference to the drawings and embodiments below.

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the present disclosure with the air hose removed.

FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of area A in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the air hose and the nozzle.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram of the nozzle installed in the mounting hole.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of area B in FIG. 6.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Embodiment 1

Refer to FIGS. 1-7. A storage structure for the air hose of a blower is provided, including a main body 1. The main body 1 has a first end 11 and a second end 12. The first end 11 is equipped with a main body air outlet 13 connected to an air hose 2. A storage channel 3 is arranged on the main body 1. The storage channel 3 extends from the first end 11 of the main body 1 through the bottom/top of the main body 1 to the second end 12, forming a storage channel 3 encircling the main body 1. The storage channel 3 is used for storing the air hose 2.

Through the described structural arrangement, the blower's air hose can be stored within the storage channel when not in use, making the structure simple and convenient. Specifically, as the storage channel extends from the first end of the main body through the bottom/top to the second end, it creates an encircling storage channel that ensures adequate storage space. This allows the air hose to be designed long enough without taking up too much space, perfectly fitting the blower's compact and convenient design.

In this embodiment, the storage channel 3 also extends from the second end 12 of the main body 1 through the top/bottom of the main body 1 back to the first end 11, forming a fully encircling storage channel 3. Specifically, the storage channel extends from the first end of the main body through the bottom to the second end and from the second end through the top back to the first end, forming an encircling storage channel. Alternatively, the storage channel extends from the first end through the bottom to the second end and from the second end through the top back to the first end, forming an encircling storage channel. This structure creates a track-shaped storage channel, effectively increasing storage space while being convenient to use. It also supports the blower's compact and convenient design.

Further details the storage channel 3 is equipped with a storage hole 31 at its end. The air hose 2 features a nozzle 21 at its terminal. When the air hose 2 is stored within the storage channel 3, the nozzle 21 is housed inside the storage hole 31, facilitating the storage of the air hose and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the blower when stored.

In this embodiment, the inner wall of the air hose 2 terminal is designed with a first slot 22, while the outer wall of the nozzle 21 is fitted with a locking block 23. The locking block 23 of the nozzle 21 snaps into the first slot 22 of the air hose 2, enabling detachable installation of the nozzle 21 at the terminal of the air hose 2. This snap-fit mechanism allows for easy installation and removal of the nozzle, enabling users to conveniently replace nozzles of different types as needed.

Specifically, the first slot 22 includes a first insertion portion 24 that is axially aligned along the air hose 2 and a first locking portion 25 that is circumferentially aligned along the air hose 2. The width of the first locking portion 25 exceeds that of the first insertion portion 24, forming a first step surface 26 between them. When the locking block 23 passes through the first insertion portion 24 and locks into the first locking portion 25, it rests against the first step surface 26. During operation, the locking block of the nozzle moves axially along the air hose through the first insertion portion into the first locking portion. By rotating the nozzle circumferentially along the air hose, the locking block of the nozzle secures itself within the first locking portion. The step surface 26 prevents the locking block from detaching from the first locking portion, ensuring a secure connection between the nozzle and the air hose.

The terminal of the air hose 2 includes a handheld sleeve 27, and the first slot 22 is positioned on the inner wall of the handheld sleeve 27. The nozzle's locking block 23 snaps into the first slot 22 of the handheld sleeve 27, allowing the nozzle 21 to be detachably mounted at the terminal of the air hose 2. The handheld sleeve design facilitates user operation of the air hose, ensuring a simple and convenient structure.

Inside the handheld sleeve 27, a first guiding magnet 29 is installed. Correspondingly, the storage channel 3 is equipped with a second guiding magnet 4 aligned with the first guiding magnet 29 of the handheld sleeve 27. The second guiding magnet 4 provides magnetic guidance when the air hose 2 is being stored. This feature simplifies the process of storing the nozzle within the storage hole and ensures ease of use and convenience. The handheld sleeve is preferably made of plastic but can also be made from other materials such as metal, with no specific limitation in this present disclosure.

The main body 1 includes a mounting hole 5 on its side. The inner wall of the mounting hole 5 contains a second slot 51 for detachably connecting with the nozzle's locking block 23. The second slot 51 includes a second insertion portion 52 aligned axially along the mounting hole 5 and a second locking portion 53 aligned circumferentially. The width of the second locking portion 53 exceeds that of the second insertion portion 52, forming a second step surface 54 between them. When the locking block 23 passes through the second insertion portion 52 and locks into the second locking portion 53, it rests against the second step surface 54.

Blowers are typically equipped with interchangeable nozzles for different applications. One nozzle can be mounted on the air hose, while others can be stored in the mounting hole on the main body's side. Users can easily replace the nozzle on the air hose by detaching it and mounting a different one from the main body.

Similarly, during use, the nozzle's locking block moves axially through the second insertion portion into the second locking portion. By rotating the nozzle circumferentially along the mounting hole, the locking block of the nozzle secures itself within the second locking portion. The second step surface prevents the locking block from detaching from the second locking portion, ensuring a secure fit for the nozzle on the side of the main body.

The storage channel 3 is recessed into the surface of the main body 1, ensuring a rational and efficient design for storage. Additionally, the storage channel can be fitted with locking clips 6 for securing the air hose, further enhancing usability.

Embodiment 2

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, a blower is disclosed, which incorporates the storage structure for the air hose of the blower as described above.

In this embodiment, the blower includes the aforementioned storage structure for the air hose. Through this structural configuration, the air hose of the blower can be stored within the storage channel when the blower is not in use. This design is simple, convenient, and user-friendly. Specifically, the storage channel extends from the first end of the main body through the bottom/top of the main body to the second end, forming a storage channel that wraps around the main body. This design provides sufficient storage space within the channel, allowing the air hose to be designed with adequate length while minimizing space usage. This approach aligns well with the goals of miniaturization and portability in blower design.

The above describes one or more embodiments based on specific content, but the present disclosure is not limited to these descriptions. Any method, structure, or design that is similar, analogous, or involves technical derivations or replacements based on the concept of the present disclosure should be considered within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.