DE102017104112A1 - Drying or drying rack - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to drying stands (1) for hanging laundry for drying, comprising at least one laundry carrier (3) with at least one frame with, or from, transverse bars (5a, 5b) and longitudinal bars (7a, 7b); and legs (4) for the laundry carrier (3), with at least one adjusting device, by means of which the distance of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) is mutually adjustable or variable.

Description

The present invention relates to a drying or drying rack according to the preamble of claim 1, a method according to the preamble of claim 8, a method having the features of claim 10 and a method having the features of claim 11.

Drying stands are used in practice to hang wet laundry to dry. Drying stand are this regularly u. a. set up in the bathroom, on the terrace or the balcony. If they are set up for drying, the following is the use state of the dry stand. When not in use, they can be folded up and stored in a small space. Since they require very little space in this non-use state, in which they are stowed, they are particularly suitable for apartments with limited space.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a further drying stand of this type, including methods for its use and a method for its production.

The object of the invention can be achieved by a drying stand having the features of claim 1, further by methods having the features of claim 8, 10 or 11.

According to the invention, therefore, there is proposed a drying stand for hanging clothes for drying with the features of claim 1. In particular, a drying stand for suspending laundry to be dried is proposed, wherein the drying stand extends in a use state in a longitudinal direction and in a transverse direction, wherein the drying stand at least comprising: a laundry carrier having at least two transverse spars and / or at least two longitudinal spars, and a plurality of dry rods or dry lines (herein also referred to as clothes lines) between them, the dry rods or dry lines in use preferably extending in the longitudinal direction of the drying stand; wherein one or more of the drying rods or the drying line in a use state preferably extend at a first angle, such as the right angle, to at least one of the transverse spars or at least one of the longitudinal spars; and optionally at least one or more legs for the laundry carrier. This describes the drying stand according to the invention in its simplest embodiment. All other features are optional.

In an optional first alternative or embodiment, the drying stand has an adjusting device, by means of which the position of at least one of the transverse bars or at least one of the longitudinal bars, preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry carrier, relative to the one or more drying bars or dry lines starting from the first angle a second angle is convertible, wherein the first angle is different from the second angle.

In an optional second alternative or embodiment, the drying stand has an adjusting device, by means of which a distance or the distance of the longitudinal bars from one another and / or the angle between transverse bars and longitudinal bars, wherein the angle is preferably in a main extension plane of the laundry carrier, adjustable, changeable or at an angle to each other arranged transverse and longitudinal beams are relatively movable, in particular rotatable, are.

The drying stand has, in an optional third alternative or embodiment - preferably four - hinge devices, wherein the transverse bars and the longitudinal bars by means of hinge means articulated, in particular pivotally connected to a frame.

Further, according to the invention, a drying stand is proposed which extends in a use state in a longitudinal direction and in a transverse direction or has a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction.

The drying stand preferably comprises at least one laundry carrier with at least two transverse bars or cross members (collectively referred to herein as transverse spars) and a plurality of dry rods or dry lines arranged therebetween, or consisting thereof.

The drying rods or dry lines run in the use state, preferably in the longitudinal direction of the drying stand.

One or more of the dry bars or dry lines, in a use state, preferably extend at a first angle, such as the right angle (90 °), to at least one of the transverse spars.

The drying rack optionally has one, two or more legs for the laundry carrier.

The drying stand optionally has at least one adjusting device, by means of which the at least one transverse spar, preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry carrier, relative to the one or more drying rods or dry lines starting from the first angle between the transverse bar and drying rods or Dry linen can be converted into a second angle between the cross member and dry rods or dry linen. The first angle is different from the second angle. The second angle may be smaller than the first angle.

According to the invention, a drying rack with a laundry carrier is also proposed, wherein the laundry carrier comprises or consists of a frame with or consisting of two transverse bars, a plurality of dry bars arranged therebetween or dry linen and in addition longitudinal bars extending between the transverse bars.

The drying stand optionally has at least one adjustment device by means of which the distance of the longitudinal bars from one another and / or one or more angles between transverse bars and longitudinal bars are adjustable, such angles preferably being or being measured in a main extension plane of the laundry carrier.

Although the adjusting device can exemplarily be an adjusting mechanism or have an adjusting mechanism, or can comprise or consist of a plurality of (partial) adjusting devices (eg four) or joints or joint bodies with several joint functions (eg four joints or joint bodies) each one, two or more joint functions) can be embodied or consist of this or may have this, is simplifying the term always the "adjusting device" the speech.

According to the invention a drying stand is further proposed, which comprises at least: a laundry carrier with at least: two transverse spars, two longitudinal spars (together with the cross beams, or as the transverse spars alone, also referred to herein as "spars"), a plurality of between the cross beams or arranged between the longitudinal bars drying rods or dry linen, four joint devices, the transverse beams and the longitudinal beams by means of hinge means articulated, in particular pivotally connected to a frame of the laundry carrier. Optionally, the drying stand on at least one, two or more legs for the frame or the laundry carrier.

The inventive method relates to the use of a drying stand. It comprises providing a dry stand according to the invention, which is in a state of use or is brought into such.

The method further comprises varying the spacing of the longitudinal spars from each other, the angle between transverse spars and longitudinal spars and / or the first or second angle while maintaining the state of use, in particular or preferably in laundry hanging on the drying stand. This altering is also referred to herein as "folding" or "unfolding" without wishing to be limited to that term.

"Folding" or "unfolding" is not to be confused herein with transferring the drying stand from its use state, in which it is used for hanging laundry or can be used, to the non-use state, in which it is given without wearing laundry or can be dispelled, or vice versa, or with its folding. "Folding" or "unfolding" may mean changing the width of the drying stand when viewed from above. Both in the folded and in the unfolded state, the drying stand is used for the drying of laundry attached thereto or can be used for this purpose. Contrary to this understanding, in some embodiments of the invention, the drying stand may also be converted to a non-use state by folding alone (i.e., without folding). As a rule, this folding corresponds to the maximum folding which the drying stand permits. Folding legs are preferably not provided in such embodiments.

The present invention further relates to hanging and / or drying laundry and / or transporting or moving a drying stand in suspended laundry. The method for this comprises the provision of a drying stand according to the invention; the erection of the drying stand on a footprint; optionally hanging one or more wet laundry items on the drying rods or dry linen of the drying rack; folding the drying rack with suspended laundry by altering the position of at least one of the transverse bars or at least one of the longitudinal bars, preferably in the main plane of extension of the laundry carrier, relative to the one or more drying bars or dry lines starting from the first angle and converting the angle to a second angle , changing the distance of the longitudinal bars to each other and / or or the angle between transverse bars and longitudinal bars; the transfer of the drying stand by several meters with suspended laundry; and deploying the drying rack with suspended laundry by altering the position of at least one of the transverse spars or at least one of the longitudinal spars, preferably in the main plane of extension of the laundry carrier, relative to the one or more dry rods or dry lines starting from the second angle converting the angle to the first Angle or at a third angle, and / or again changing the distance between the longitudinal bars to each other and / or the angle between the cross members and longitudinal beams.

The present invention further relates to a production method.

Finally, the present invention relates to a method for hanging and / or drying laundry, comprising the steps of: providing a drying stand according to the invention; Setting up the drying rack; optionally hanging one or more wet laundry items on the drying rods or drying lines of the drying rack; Folding the dry stand - especially in suspended laundry - by altering the position of at least one of the transverse struts or at least one of the longitudinal struts, preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry support, relative to the one or more dry rods or dry lines starting from the first angle while transferring to a second angle by changing the distance of the longitudinal bars from one another and / or the angle between transverse bars and longitudinal bars; Positioning, parking, parking or setting up the drying stand in the folded state, eg. B. in a room, hall or the like.

Exemplary embodiments according to the invention may have one or more of the following features in any combination, provided that one or the concrete combination is not apparent to the person skilled in the art as obviously technically impossible. The subject matters of the dependent claims in each case according to the invention, exemplary embodiments.

In all of the statements made above and below, the use of the term "may be" or "may have" etc. is synonymous with "preferably" or "preferably", etc., and is intended to illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention.

Whenever alternatives are introduced herein with "and / or", those skilled in the art will understand the "or" contained therein as preferably "either or" and preferably not "and".

Whenever numerical words are mentioned herein, those skilled in the art will understand these as indicating a numerically lower limit. If this does not lead to a contradiction that can be recognized by a person skilled in the art, the skilled person will therefore optionally read, for example, "at least one" or "at least one" when stating "on" or "one". This understanding is also encompassed by the present invention such as the interpretation or disclosure that a numerical word such as "a" may optionally or alternatively be construed as "exactly one," wherever technically possible for those skilled in the art. Both are optionally included in the present invention and apply to all number words used herein.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs, the frame or the transverse and longitudinal spars have the adjusting device or are respectively connected thereto.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is or comprises four joints, which connect two longitudinal bars and two transverse bars articulated, in particular pivotally, to one another, for example to a closed frame structure. Preferably, each cross member is connected to two of these joints or part thereof. Preferably, each longitudinal spar is also connected to two of these joints.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the joints are not formed by the transverse spars and / or longitudinal beams, but are independent facilities, which are each connected to a transverse and / or a longitudinal spar. The connection may be or include insertion, bonding, snapping, pinning, screwing or a combination thereof. In this embodiment, greater freedom in terms of material combinations between spars and joints are possible, which can help save costs. In addition, a modularity can be offered; different length longitudinal beams, cross member and possibly legs could be connected to one and the same joint to a dry stand. By means of the tools for producing only one joint shape, an entire family of different sizes, different widths, different heights of dry stands can thus be produced.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the joints by the transverse bars and / or longitudinal beams are completely or z. T. formed. In this embodiment can be dispensed with an above-described connection between spars and joints by inserting, gluing, snapping, pinning, screwing, etc., which can also help save costs.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the distance between the axes of rotation of both joints, with which a transverse spar or a longitudinal spar is respectively connected, is the same for both transverse struts and / or for both longitudinal struts.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal spars and the transverse spars are articulated, in particular pivotally, connected together to form a frame, which can be converted by means of the joints either in a rectangle or in a non-rectangular parallelogram.

By varying the distance or angle between the longitudinal and transverse struts, or by translating the first angle into the second angle, which may be referred to herein as an example of folding or unfolding, may be used in some of the exemplary embodiments of the invention Embodiments exclusively a change in shape or change in state of the laundry carrier and possibly a rotation of the legs are understood. This is not to be understood as transferring the drying rack from its use to non-use condition. The latter would be done in order to stow the drying rack can, for example by folding the legs or by folding it altogether.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one transverse spar lies - partially or completely - under at least one longitudinal spar connected to it (or under both longitudinal beams connected to it), but not over it or them.

The latter can be advantageous in terms of manufacturing technology since one end of the transverse spar can be used in this way directly for its connection to the pillar or the U-shape without impairing the pivotability of the longitudinal spar relative to the cross member. In addition, such an arrangement, in which the transverse spar and the longitudinal beam are at least partially not in a common plane but one above the other, allow a comparatively higher degree of foldability.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one cross member lies - partially or completely - over or on at least one longitudinal spar connected to it (or over or on both longitudinal beams connected to it), but not under it or them.

The latter may be particularly advantageous if the legs individually, so preferably not connected to the U-shape, and present at the longitudinal beams by means of hinge or folding joint. If the legs connected in this way with the longitudinal bars folded to clear away the dry stand against the longitudinal beams, so the drying stand, to make it even smaller to clear away, also be folded. However, folding is only possible to a limited extent when the legs are folded against the longitudinal spars when legs and transverse spars are present on the same side of the transverse spar (namely both under the transverse spar). The cross member and the folded against the longitudinal beam pillar hinders each other when folding and thus prevent an even higher degree of folding. However, if the transverse spars lie below the longitudinal spars and the legs below, then this restriction does not exist when folding with folded legs.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, preferably, at least one transverse spar is preferably over or at least one longitudinal spar connected thereto (or over or on both longitudinal beams connected thereto) but not under it or them, and preferably the legs individually, so preferably not connected to the U-shape interconnected, and are connected to the longitudinal beams by means of hinge or folding joint, the transverse bars have one or more grooves (or slots) in the longitudinal direction. The groove or grooves preferably extend into both end faces or into both end regions of the transverse struts. Preferably, the groove or the grooves are executed on a side opposite the respective transverse spar side of the transverse spar, z. B. to an interior of the laundry carrier. If only one groove is provided, it can preferably have the same length as the transverse spar, and pull it along along its entire length.

In addition to the one or more grooves described above can through holes, which z. B. are provided for performing the dry linen through the cross member through, be provided in the cross member. The passage openings can begin in the depth of the groove (or on its bottom) and extend to the side facing away from the groove side surface of the transverse spar (alternatively: longitudinal spar). If the legs connected in this way with the longitudinal bars folded to clear away the dry stand against the longitudinal beams, so the drying stand, to make it even smaller to clear away, also be folded. The folding is not impeded by pressing against the cross bar dry linen. These can rather run longitudinally in the groove and find space in it.

Increases the above-discussed foldability of the dry stand in folded against the longitudinal struts legs continue when in the groove no shares of the hinges between the transverse and longitudinal spar are arranged, so if z. B. the axis of rotation does not pass through the groove, but preferably under the groove, z. B. on an underside of the transverse spar ends or behind the groove through the cross member (or longitudinal spar) is guided.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the mainstays are with the Longitudinal links by means of joints with (in use or in a state of use) horizontally extending axes of rotation (hinged joints, hinged joints, etc.) connected. The longitudinal beams may have blind openings or passage openings, in which parts of these joints can retract when folding the legs.

The longitudinal bars may have at least two blind openings or passage openings, preferably in slot form, preferably parallel to one another, preferably parallel to a main longitudinal direction of the respective transverse spar. These openings or slots allow a comparatively stable or torsionally rigid articulation of the legs on the longitudinal spar. The latter can advantageously give the drying stand a higher rigidity in its transverse direction.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, a transverse spar does not overlap or overlap with a longitudinal spar connected to it, in particular not in a vertical direction (when the drying stand is set up). This, in turn, can contribute to increased modularity by using one-fit-all joint connections or joints.

By varying the distance or one of the angles mentioned herein, in some exemplary embodiments of the invention, in particular, no folding of the entire drying rack into a linear configuration, e.g. B. at an angle of 0 ° or 180 ° between a cross member and a longitudinal spar, understood in or to a linear element or to a filiform element, preferably just as little folding for transfer to a non-use state for clearing away or stowing the drying stand. Such a foldability or deformability does not have the drying stand according to the invention in these exemplary embodiments.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, a linear configuration or a filiform element is understood to mean a configuration in which the drying stand or the washing frame can be folded in such a way that transverse bars with longitudinal bars can come to lie parallel to one another. The transverse bars and the longitudinal bars are connected to each other accordingly. Their angles to each other can assume 180 °.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device has no influence on the height of the laundry carrier or the drying rack when folding or unfolding, on the inclination of the legs relative to the floor or to the laundry carrier and / or on the circumference of the laundry carrier.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device has, during folding or unfolding, no influence on the inclination of the laundry carrier relative to the ground or at its height above the ground, in each case when the drying stand is stationary.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, a use state corresponds to an "operable position", a non-use state corresponds to an "inoperable position".

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry rods or dry lines are preferably in a use state (eg, an "operable position") and in a non-use state (eg, an "inoperable position") in the longitudinal direction (the direction of the larger ones) Extension of the erected dry stand, in contrast to the transverse direction) of the dry stand. This allows advantageous even those laundry items that require more space on a dry rod than between two longitudinal beams offered to hang without creases.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry rods or dry lines in the non-use state are preferably perpendicular to the crossbars.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, all dry rods or dry lines are the same length, at least those of the laundry carrier; Drying rods or dry lines of optional wings may differ or may not be meant here. This facilitates the production and contributes to the cost savings. In addition, replacement or exchange dry rods must be kept in only one length.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry rods or dry linen in the non-use state of the dry stand, so if this z. B. is collapsed, parallel to the longitudinal beams or to the cross beams, but preferably not to longitudinal beams and cross beams simultaneously.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry rods or dry linen are always parallel to the longitudinal beams or to the cross beams, ie both in the use state and in the non-use state.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the longitudinal spars do not have a recess, step, indentation or other Means or provisions for receiving the legs or wings (or portions thereof) or for inserting the legs or wings (or sections thereof) in or on the longitudinal spars on, in particular not on a lower side (bottom, so on the ground-near side ) of the longitudinal spars. This makes it possible to produce the drying rack easily and preferably using standard profiles low. On tools, such as injection molds, to provide the wells, steps, etc. can be advantageously dispensed with.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand does not have a swivel base - with extendable legs or without extendible legs. In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, however, the drying stand on the other hand, at least one swivel - with extendable feet or without extendable feet - on.

A swivel foot may be a foot which is arranged on a base-side support guide rail, in particular rotatable or hinged thereto.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand is not a scissor dryer. In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, however, the drying stand is a scissor dryer.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand is not collapsible and / or foldable in bar form. In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the drying rack is collapsible and / or foldable in rod form or filiform.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is not arranged in a middle region of the respective transverse spar (relative to its length) on the transverse spar. In contrast, in other example embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is arranged in a middle region of the respective transverse spar (relative to its length) on the transverse spar.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has no device for its stepless or stepped height adjustment. In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the drying stand has at least one device for its stepless or stepped height adjustment.

Thus, a device may be provided, by means of which the inclination, with which the legs are under or to the laundry carrier, limited to more than one inclination angle. The steeper the means of the device set by means of their permitted inclination angle, the higher is the laundry carrier. The legs can be designed round or rounded in their footer accordingly.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand does not include a longitudinally extending device (such as a longitudinal spar) which serves as a rail on which a leg or scissor section thereof slides for height adjustment purposes. In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the drying stand has at least one such device.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one or all of the legs - or at least one or all of the legs connected to form a U-shape - are each connected to only one transverse spar or only one longitudinal spar.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one or all of the legs - or at least one or all of the legs connected to a U-shape - are each connected to the crossbars by one or more hinge means. The hinge devices preferably allow a folding movement. Particularly preferably, they allow only a folding movement, but not a rotation relative to the respective cross member.

In some exemplary embodiments of the present invention, at least one or all of the legs - or at least one or all of the legs connected to a U-shape - are each non-hingedly connected to the crossbars.

In some embodiments of the invention, exemplary embodiments, at least one or all legs are arranged hinged against the longitudinal beams.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the hinge devices are each at the same time a swivel joint on the one hand and a hinge joint or hinged joint on the other hand.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the legs are hinged relative to the transverse spars and / or hinged to the crossbars and / or hinged against the longitudinal beams.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has the legs in addition to the laundry carrier. The drying rack is therefore not directly on the laundry carrier, but on its legs. The legs do not serve to suspend laundry in some of these embodiments and / or are not intended to do so.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, some or all of the legs have a U-shape or are paired into a U-shape (e.g., only the two forward legs hinged to one end face of the dry stand to a first U-shape or else the two rear legs or hinged to the opposite end face of the drying rack legs to a second U-shape).

What is referred to herein as the U-shape of the legs may, in any exemplary embodiments of the invention, be transferred to a W-shape, an H-shape, an inverted U-shape, or any other bow shape, and shall apply unrestrictedly to such shapes. U-forms are to be understood here purely as an example for ironing forms. Where herein referred to as a "U-shape", the invention can be applied to any other bow forms according to the invention.

Under a bow shape is to be understood in any embodiments of the invention, a compound of two adjacent or opposite legs, z. B. a connection of two front, two rear, two left or two right legs. Both terms, ie "pillar" and "bow shape" can be used interchangeably in any embodiments of the invention.

The U-shape may be durable in some exemplary embodiments of the invention by providing no means for releasing any or all of the legs from the U-shape or for undoing the U-shape and / or for decoupling from each other. This makes it possible to make the legs and thus the drying rack advantageously both simultaneously more stable and less expensive, u. a. because a detachable connection in the legs can be dispensable.

In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, some or all of the legs in one or each use state of the drying rack are - preferably exclusively - at right angles or at substantially right angles to the footprint on which the drying rack is in a set up condition, and / or Main extension level of the laundry carrier when the drying stand is set up. This can make it possible, with only one joint shape for manufacturing, such as injection molding, the joints between longitudinal and transverse spars, or with a joint shape less to get along. The production of a second or further joint shape (such as a left and a right) can be dispensable here, which can contribute to savings.

In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, some or all of the legs in one or each use state of the drying stand are not at right angles or at substantially right angles to the footprint on which the drying stand is located and / or to the main extension plane of the laundry support. They are, preferably close to the ground, in a state of maximum deployment of the drying stand (ie at an angle of 90 ° between the longitudinal spar and cross member or between cross member and dry rod) further apart than the spars, to which they are attached, are spaced apart. This embodiment advantageously makes it possible for a folding mechanism of the legs, if provided, to be loaded or loaded against its folding direction with force or weight which results from the dead weight of the drying stand and the suspended laundry. This advantageously lowers the risk that one of the legs unintentionally collapses.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all or some of the legs are connected by means of the adjusting device to the laundry carrier, the transverse bar (s) or the longitudinal bar (s), preferably exclusively by means of the adjusting device. This can be advantageous in terms of manufacturing technology, since the essential joint functions and connecting sections are laid in the adjusting device and, as a result, possibly further tools, eg. B. for additional molded parts in addition to those required for the adjustment, can be saved.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one of the adjusting devices or at least one of the joints has at least one latching mechanism. The detent mechanism holds the legs and / or spars and / or optional wings relative to other elements of the drying stand, hinge or adjuster in one (or one of several) predetermined positions, namely the detent (s). In order to leave each of the detent position, a predetermined force must be applied and / or a movable element of the locking mechanism in a predetermined manner (for example to unlock) to be moved, which protects against accidental abandonment or leaving the detent position. In addition, the locking mechanism advantageously give a tactile feedback, if the desired (latching) position was actually achieved. A latching mechanism can be provided, for example, to keep the legs in a deployed position and / or the laundry carrier in a predetermined unfolding or folding position.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, such a detent mechanism consists of or comprises at least one magnet. This locking mechanism may have one or more magnet sections. These can be opposite (north, south, plus, minus).

The locking mechanism may be provided between pillar and cross member or longitudinal spar.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting devices or joints have or have at least one clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism holds the legs or spars with respect to other elements of the drying stand, the joint or the adjusting device in a predetermined position, the clamping position. To leave the clamping position, a predetermined force must be applied, which protects against unintentional abandonment of the clamping position. In addition, the clamping mechanism can advantageously give a tactile feedback, whether the desired (clamping) position has actually been achieved. A clamping mechanism can be provided, for example, to keep the legs in a folded position and / or the laundry carrier in a predetermined unfolding position or folding position.

The adjusting device is or comprises in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention at least one plastic joint which is composed of a plurality of preferably three plastic elements or has those which are mutually rotatable and / or rotatable and / or hinged. The plastic elements are held together by means of an optional locking mechanism, clip connection or by means of one or more pins. Pins can be metal. The plastic elements can be sprayed. It offers injection molding.

In the context of the present invention, preferred plastic is polypropylene or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymers (abbreviation ABS) or comprises polypropylene or ABS.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device has a plurality of connecting lugs which are rotatable relative to each other and / or rotatable and / or hinged. The connection projections may be in one piece or integral with the adjusting device, for example as part of a joint section. One of the connection approaches is used, for example, the insertion or connecting a longitudinal spar in or with the adjusting device. Another of the connection approaches is for example the insertion or connecting a cross member in or with the adjustment. A further connection approach serves, for example, for inserting or connecting the supporting leg into or with the adjusting device. In this way, all joint functions, by means of which transverse bars, longitudinal bars and legs and possibly optional wings are movable relative to each other, in a common hinge assembly, here the adjusting device, be integrated. In this way, the cost of tools, in particular casting or injection tools can be advantageously kept low. The number of assembly steps can thus be kept advantageously low.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs have no crossed shape or are not interconnected by means of one or more joints, in particular not front legs.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand does not have crossed legs, or it has legs that are not crossed.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal struts, the transverse struts or the drying stand do not have a linear guide, preferably in particular no linear guide extending over the length of the longitudinal struts or the transverse struts (or along these), preferably in particular none provided for the struts.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying stand has exactly two transverse spars and / or exactly two longitudinal spars. Unaffected, the dry stand in each embodiment may have at least one hinged wing with other dry rods or dry linen. The drying rods or dry lines of the hinged wings may be attached at one end thereof to one or more crossbars at one or more longitudinal spars of the laundry carrier or at one or more side portions of the wings.

A hinged wing may have a U-shape, wherein the two side portions of the U-shape in turn may be pivotally connected to the connecting them middle portion of the U-shape.

The central portion of the hinged wing is unnecessary, each wing can have side sections without midsection and thus have a non-closed frame, which helps to save material and weight and manufacturing costs. However, if a middle section is present, it advantageously contributes to the stability of the hinged wing. In addition, a middle section similar to the crossbars of some exemplary embodiments according to the invention may optionally serve for the attachment of dry rods or dry linen. This allows, since the drying rods or dry lines can then run in the longitudinal direction of the drying stand to provide longer drying rods or dry linen than with a wing without central portion, since in the latter the drying rods or dry linen must be performed from side to side section. Their distance (that is, from side section to side section) is disadvantageously limited essentially to the length of the transverse struts or the drying stand. Further, the dry rods or dry cloths of the hinged optional wing (s), if longitudinal, with non-deployed wings may optionally come to lie down between the dry bars or dry lines extending from cross bar to cross bar. In particular, with a suitable arrangement of the dry rods or dry lines, which are connected to the crossbars, based on the cross beams on the one hand and the drying rods or dry lines, which are connected to the central portion, on the other hand, it is possible, with unfolded wings, the distance between adjacent drying rods or dry linen by reducing a larger number of dry rods or dry lines between z. B. is the longitudinal beams.

Between the longitudinal bars so more laundry can be hung with little overall space requirement of the dry stand, especially in terms of its length. If the wings, however, unfolded, so less laundry between the longitudinal beams can be hung, but the distance between the dry rods or dry linen is a larger, which can benefit the drying.

The side sections of each hinged wing can be hinged, but preferably not articulated, attached to the longitudinal beams. The side sections are preferably mounted on the longitudinal beams so that they continue to represent an extension of the longitudinal bars even after folding or unfolding, in any case, an angle between side sections and longitudinal beams in plan view of the drying rack does not change.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has a laundry carrier, but not a plurality of laundry carriers.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying stand and / or the laundry carrier have exactly one transverse bar and / or exactly one longitudinal bar.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal and / or transverse struts do not delimit the drying stand and / or the laundry carrier at its outer edge, but are arranged in at least one spatial direction farther to a middle section thereof.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the laundry carrier has a width of at least 70 cm, 80 cm or 90 cm each. The individual drying rods can, for example, be spaced apart between 5 and 7 cm.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the laundry carrier has a length of at least 110 cm, 120 cm, 130 cm or 140 cm in each case.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the laundry carrier has a total length of its dry rods or clotheslines of at least 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20 meters each. In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, this value refers to each of the drying rods or clotheslines of the laundry support without the optional supplemental vanes.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has one or more (eg, two or four) rolls. These may be provided or arranged on a bottom portion of one or more legs or U-shapes. You can allow the drying rack to rest on one or more legs. They can be provided for rolling the drying stand, for example by pushing it in front of it or pulling it behind it. Does the drying rack z. For example, if one or more rollers are present only at one end thereof (eg at the rear legs or the rear U-shape), its front end can be raised; The drying rack can now be moved by rolling. Advantageously, one or more rollers may allow him to move effortlessly through a narrow door without having to walk beside him. You can anticipate or follow him. The rollers allow this advantageous. In addition, the user carries less weight while moving the dry stand, if it can partially rest on one or more rollers.

Rollers, if provided, may be arranged to stand in only a fixed position with respect to the remaining drying stand or leg connected to the rolls. However, rollers may also be provided for moving from a rolling position in which the drying stand or the supporting leg rests on the roller or rollers to a non-rolling position in which the drying stand or the supporting leg connected to the rollers makes contact with the setting-up base, and indeed (at least) differently than by means of the roles.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device comprises or consists of one or more (eg four) articulation devices or one or more through-holes and pins or screws with or without nuts, by means of which each a transverse spar and a longitudinal spar are hinged together or pivotable relative to one another, in particular about a common and / or the drying stand in the use position perpendicularly extending axis of rotation, are connected.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the hinge devices are pivots, ball joints, hinge joints, saddle joints, or any combination thereof. A preferred combination includes a hinge and a hinged joint or hinged joint, as with respect to FIG 10 to 13 is executed further.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is a telescoping device which enables telescoping of the transverse struts, or the adjusting device comprises at least one such telescoping device. In other embodiments of the invention, the adjusting device is not a telecopying device or has no such.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying stand and / or its legs have at least one telescoping device which enables telescoping of the legs. It can advantageously allow height adjustment of the drying stand. Alternatively, this may be provided another device for height adjustment.

In some example embodiments according to the invention, the legs (in particular about a longitudinal axis of the supporting leg or about an axis of rotation or longitudinal axis of a connecting section, by means of which the leg is connected to the longitudinal spar) are arranged rotatable and / or rotatable, indirectly or directly, on the longitudinal bars. In particular, they can be arranged rotatable and / or rotatable relative to the longitudinal beams on these. This is the optional further embodiment, according to which the legs are arranged hinged relative to the longitudinal beams or against the longitudinal beams on the longitudinal beams. The folding mechanism can be provided in addition. The above for rotation, rotation and folding ability can be considered for a connection of the legs with the cross bars.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the legs z. B. about a longitudinal axis thereof or about an axis which (preferably each completely, partially or substantially) optionally perpendicular to the ground on which the drying stand is placed, runs, or z. B. in a height direction, rotatable or rotatable arranged on transverse or longitudinal beams.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, some or all of the legs are non-rotatable or non-rotatable relative to the crossbars, preferably indirectly or directly, disposed on the crossbars. This advantageously makes it possible to save one or more hinges or joints, in particular for rotatability (rotation here means, for example, rotation about its own longitudinal axis or about a principal axis of inertia). This does not affect the optional embodiment, according to which the legs are arranged hinged relative to the cross bars on the cross bars. The folding mechanism can be provided in addition. He may have at least one hinge or folding axis parallel to the longitudinal axis or principal axis of inertia of the respective cross member.

Rotatability may be understood to include, but is not limited to, rotation about its own longitudinal axis or about a principal axis of inertia of the rotatable member in some exemplary embodiments of the invention, regardless of which hinge of the dry stand is referenced. "Non-rotatable" in such embodiments means that rotatability in the above sense is not possible.

By "rotatable", but not limited thereto, in some exemplary embodiments of the invention, a rotation or pivot about its own transverse axis or about an axis perpendicular to the main axis of inertia of the rotatable member can be understood, no matter which hinge of the drying stand is referenced. "Non-rotatable" in such embodiments means that rotation in the above sense is not possible.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the term "rotatable" or "rotatable" may be replaced by "hinged", and vice versa.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the term "non-rotatable" or "non-rotatable" may be replaced by "non-hinged", and vice versa.

In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, each pillar (including, for example, a front or a rear leg or a combination of two legs to a common front leg or to a rear leg, see, for example, one of the two legs 4 of 1 to understand) or any U-shape with only one cross member or a longitudinal spar connected, but not more than one. The connection can be made by means of folding mechanism or include such

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, two or two legs each are connected by a connector or bottom connecting portion to a U-shape, which in turn is connected to two longitudinal beams. The legs are optionally each hingedly connected to the connector or the bottom connecting portion. The hinged connection preferably permits either rotational or other articulating movement (eg, hinge or pivoting movement) of the connector or the bottom connecting portion relative to each of the legs connected thereto, or vice versa. The articulated connection, in particular with each of these legs, is preferably in each case a permanent and / or non-releasable connection.

As used herein, "non-releasable" may be understood to mean "not releasable without use of tools, or alternatively, not without being destructive".

Some or each of the hinged connections between the connector or the bottom connecting portion, on the one hand, and each of the legs connected thereto, on the other hand, has an axis of rotation in some exemplary embodiments. The axis of rotation is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the supporting leg or is identical to the longitudinal axis of the supporting leg.

Some or each of the hinged connections between the connector or the bottom connecting portion, on the one hand, and each of the legs connected thereto, on the other hand, has an axis of rotation in some exemplary embodiments. This axis of rotation runs parallel to the axis of rotation of the adjusting device or the joint between the cross member and longitudinal spar. Alternatively, this axis of rotation is identical to the axis of rotation of the adjusting device or the joint device.

The abovementioned articulated connections may allow folding of the drying stand in the case of legs connected only to the longitudinal bars and combined into a U-shape. In this case, the connector or the base-side connecting portion for the purpose of folding advantageously not be solved by any of the legs. The user saves with it handles, he would like to fold the drying stand. In addition, detachable receptacles for a free end of a - not solved according to the invention or not solvable according to the invention - connector can be advantageously omitted constructively.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs are arranged to be arranged in each case at least one section thereof, preferably directly or indirectly, on the transverse bars (and preferably exclusively on the transverse bars, but preferably not on the longitudinal bars), preferably without relative be rotatable or rotatable to the cross bars, such as when folding or unfolding. This can advantageously make it possible to save one or more hinges or joints, in particular for rotatability. The legs remain so when folding the drying stand under the cross bars, without that they would survive this; Alternatively, they are - relative to the cross beams - as in the unfolded state. This does not affect the optional, complementary embodiment, according to which the legs are arranged relative to the cross beams and / or longitudinal beams and / or against the longitudinal beams hinged to the cross bars or the longitudinal beams. This makes it possible to bring the drying rack in its non-use state (ie for clearing the drying stand), to which the legs are folded against the laundry carrier in some exemplary embodiments. Such a folding mechanism is optional.

A folding mechanism does not have to be provided; In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand does not have a folding mechanism for folding the legs.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one-preferably bottom-connecting portion of the legs or a U-shape is connected (directly or indirectly) to a cross member and / or legs such that the connecting portion and the cross member are always parallel to each other.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one - preferably bottom - connecting portion of the legs or a U-shape is connected to a cross member, that the connecting portion and the cross member are always forcibly moved, especially when folding and / or unfolding the drying stand.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs are arranged in each case at least one section thereof, preferably indirectly or directly, on the longitudinal bars (and preferably exclusively on the longitudinal bars, in any case preferably but not on the transverse bars). In this case, they are arranged so as to be immovable relative to the longitudinal bars, in particular not rotatable or rotatable, for instance during folding or unfolding. Again, this may advantageously allow one or more hinges or hinges to be saved. The drying stand can also be set up with a larger ground contact than is the case in exemplary embodiments, in which the transverse bars with the legs rigid (or at most hinged, but not rotatable) are connected, since the longitudinal beams are longer than the transverse bars. This embodiment is particularly suitable for wider laundry carrier.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the legs or a U-shape formed by the legs (or other bow shape, see above) are each connected to only one longitudinal spar, but not to both longitudinal spars. Again, this may advantageously allow one or more hinges or hinges to be saved.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the structures referred to herein as a U-shape or other temple form are considered to be a pillar, such as a forward leg or a back leg.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, "rotatable" or "rotatable" is not to be equated with "hinged". "Rotatable" or "rotatable" in these exemplary embodiments may refer to a capability or arrangement with or at which the object "rotatable" or "rotatable" may rotate or rotate about its longitudinal axis or the longitudinal axis of its attachment. "Foldable" in these exemplary embodiments may refer to a capability or arrangement with or at which the "hinged" article may pivot about a pivot axis or a hinge axis.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device or the joints, which connect transverse bars to longitudinal bars, also hinge hinges or other joints, by means of which legs can be folded against spars or against the laundry carrier, preferably against the longitudinal beams. The adjustment, z. As the joints, the hinges and / or other joints may include, for example, in a common, although optional multi-part, injection molding or injection molding device. This embodiment advantageously allows continuous legs to be used which need not be interrupted between the spar and the floor for folding hinges or other joints. This allows higher stability of the legs under otherwise unchanged conditions such as geometry, material thickness, material, etc. In addition, this advantageously an assembly step and / or a production tool (eg., Another injection mold for the folding mechanism for folding away the legs, see example 13 ) can be saved.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has at least one locking device. This is formed and / or arranged to lock at least one, or all, of the existing adjustment.

The locking device is in some exemplary embodiments of the invention, a handle or at least one such.

The locking device is in some exemplary embodiments of the invention, a magnet, a screw or a nut, possibly supplemented by a handpiece, or comprises at least one / such.

The locking device is in some exemplary embodiments of the invention part of the joint or the adjustment.

In the case of a handle, this is preferably provided on one of the spars, particularly preferably on a longitudinal spar.

This can facilitate the operation: the user touches the longitudinal bars in the area of the handle or handles, it actuates it similar to a hand brake on the handlebar of a bicycle is operated (ie by applying pressure) or triggers the locking device by lifting the drying stand on the handle (ie by applying tension), raises the drying stand, folds it to the desired extent, then can release the handle (s), whereupon, in some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the frame reverts to a fixed shape and becomes rigid, causing the bed to move Drying stand facilitates.

The handle or handles may be arranged such that they are provided in a predetermined folding state in a central region or a center (with respect to the longitudinal direction) of the laundry carrier. Thus, the dry stand, if it is handled by the handles and lifted, easy, as well balanced, offset.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the locking device is or comprises a fitting, a clamping device, a clamping mechanism, a mating surface or a clamping section which prevents inadvertent folding or unfolding of the drying stand as a predeterminable minimum force must be overcome to initiate the folding or unfolding process. This embodiment may optionally make additional devices such as nuts, levers, etc., possibly unnecessary.

The locking device is configured in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, to a continuous folding or unfolding, folding or unfolding over a structurally predetermined or conditional angle range (or within such an angle range) between the longitudinal spar and transverse spar or between cross member and dry rod (each example between 25 ° and 155 °, but preferably comprises a plurality of angles different from each other, for example in a range of at least 10 ° or 15 °), to enable and / or optionally to prevent.

The locking device is designed in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention such that, depending on whether the drying rack is raised (its legs do not touch the ground) or resting on its legs, different torques must be applied to the drying rack each of a concrete folding state to convert to another concrete folding condition or to fold one and the same angular range or difference (for example starting from 90 ° between a longitudinal and a transverse spar at 60 ° between the two). The torque which has to be applied when the drying stand is stationary can be for example at least 30 or at least 50% higher (preferably at least 100% higher, very preferably at least 200% higher) than that which has to be applied when the drying stand is raised in order to move from a folding state to to reach others. In this way, it is advantageously achieved that the raised for folding drying stand is easier to fold than when he stands on his legs. This in turn is advantageously achieved that the drying stand can fold on the one hand without significant effort with the smaller torque, if desired. At the same time it is achieved that the drying stand, when it rests on its legs, withstands a higher torque; it can thus be deployed unfolded or incompletely folded without it unintentionally (further) collapses. This advantageously increases its stability in use.

The locking device is in some exemplary embodiments of the invention, not an element that connects two legs releasably together, such as in the form of at least one side releasable strut, with which form and / or adhesion between two legs can be made.

In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, the adjustment device is configured to provide resistance to folding or deployment at least in some angular ranges. This is advantageously possible to prevent unwanted folding. An optional resistance is achieved when the adjusting device is designed such that for folding or unfolding z. B. a torque of at least 1 Nm is required, preferably at least 2 Nm, more preferably at least 3, 4 or 5 Nm.

In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has at least one stop, a wedge element, a clamping section or the like. This / this is formed and / or arranged to ensure the folding of the drying stand a predetermined minimum distance between the longitudinal beams or by a predetermined minimum angle or maximum angle between each longitudinal spar and a cross member and / or a minimum distance between two drying rods.

This can advantageously ensure that the user during "folding" can not squeeze the fingers between the longitudinal and transverse bars. Furthermore, the drying rods can be protected from folding during folding by being unintentionally positioned close to each other and possibly with too little space between them. Thus, it can be prevented that lateral loads that u. a. can occur when folding each other touching laundry, the dry rods or their articulated arrangement on the spars, especially transverse spars, can damage.

Crushing or damage could occur, in particular, when adjacent and articulated longitudinal and transverse spars are at an angle of 0 ° (or in an angle range between 0 ° to 10 ° or 0 ° to 15 ° or 0 ° to 20 ° °) or parallel to each other. This is in some According to the invention, exemplary embodiments advantageously prevented, for. Example by means of the aforementioned stop or other suitable means or the arrangement of the longitudinal and transverse bars to each other. Preferably, with the aforementioned structural measures, a folding of adjacent longitudinal and transverse spars taking an angle of 0 ° (or in an angle range of 0 ° to 10 °, 0 ° to 15 ° or from 0 ° to 20 °) and / or prevented or excluded by taking an angle of 180 ° (or in an angle range of 165 ° to 180 ° or from 170 ° to 180 °). Preferably, with the aforementioned structural measures, a concern of longitudinal bars on transverse bars along their longitudinal directions or longitudinal sides can be prevented.

The folding and / or unfolding can be done in use, so with suspended laundry or prepared or erected drying stand.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, for example, the use state is that in which the drying stand is maximally deployed. The first angle and / or the angle between longitudinal bars and transverse bars can be for example 90 ° in use.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the state of use is, for example, that in which the leg or legs are not folded against the laundry carrier or the longitudinal spars, the leg or legs are unfolded and / or the drying stand on its legs, in particular on its legs in U-shape, standing on a footprint.

In some example embodiments according to the invention, the use state is, for example, that in which the laundry carrier or drying rack carries or is prepared for drying laundry.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the use state is the opposite of a non-use state.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry stand assumes an "operable position" in use, and an "inoperable position" when not in use.

Where this is referred to as "the use condition of the drying rack," according to the invention, it is alternatively encompassed "by one" of its conditions of use, as the drying rack may have several conditions of use, e.g. B. differ by the angle between the transverse and longitudinal spar or cross member and drying rods from each other; Any angle that the drying stand or the laundry carrier can take between transverse and longitudinal spar or crossbar and dry bars can be understood herein as a description of a more or less folded state of use.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying stand is configured so that it can also be folded when legs are connected, for example U-shaped, connected or configured as legs, preferably even if they remain in the bow shape or specifically in the U-shape , This embodiment advantageously allows a high stability of the drying stand even in a folded state due to the maintained U-shape in the folding state (especially when compared with Einzelstandbeinen, which are not connected to the U-shape and thereby give less stability).

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the frame or laundry support of the drying stand is configured or configured to transition from a rectangular shape (in plan view) of the frame of the laundry carrier to the shape (in plan view) of a non-rectangular parallelogram by means of the adjustment means. This can be understood herein as a "folding".

In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, the plurality of dry rods or dry lines, also referred to herein as laundry ropes, extend between a first crossbar and another, second crossbar. They are optionally not connected to the side rails or longitudinal beams (collectively referred to herein as longitudinal rails).

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry rods or drylines are hingedly or flexibly disposed on, or moveable relative to, movable, bendable or rotatable, directly or indirectly, to the crossbars or longitudinal beams.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry rods or dry lines are directly connected to cross-beams or longitudinal beams, in others indirectly, e.g. Example, via an element such as a sleeve, a latching element, a plastic element, a metal sheet and / or a plastic strip, which / which in turn is connected to the transverse spar or longitudinal spar.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying rods or lines are not with or without the aid of Top of the cross bars connected to the cross bars or the frame of the laundry carrier, or do not stand on an upper surface of the cross members or the laundry carrier (in the horizontal direction) over. This can advantageously prevent z. As laundry hangs on the protruding portions of the drying rods or can be jammed when folding between cross member and dry rod. Thus, damage to the laundry, but possibly also the drying stand, can be prevented. In addition, it can be so advantageously prevented that under load by washing down bending dry rods touch the surface of the cross member or the frame and slide when folding or unfolding the drying stand with pressure along this, which can lead to material removal. The latter is undesirable especially when cross member and / or dry rod are coated or treated against oxidation and the protection (such as the coating or paint) can be lost due to the friction occurring between the two components. Rust could be the result, which in turn is visually unattractive, discolored the hung laundry and can lead to the displeasure of the user.

What is referred to herein as dry lines or dry bars may refer exclusively to the dry lines or dry bars of the laundry support, the optional wing, or both.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry rods or dry lines are connected on each side of the crossbars to the crossbars opposite that side of the crossbars which face the longitudinal bars. If a cross member thus lies, for example, with its upper side on the lower side of the longitudinal spar or faces it with its upper side, then the dry rods or the dry lines are connected to the underside of the transverse members, or vice versa. This advantageously makes it possible at the same time to arrange the transverse struts and the longitudinal struts closely to one another and to guide them closely to each other, without any connection to the connecting elements with which the dry linen or dry rods are connected to the transverse struts, e.g. B. when strong folding, by means of the longitudinal spar laterally acting forces are exercised.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the dry rods or the dry lines are respectively inserted into at least one slot (or groove) or at least one opening of at least one transverse spar or longitudinal spar and / or terminate therein, if necessary by means of z. B. on the dry rods or dry linen patched or associated with them sleeves or elements in which the dry rods or dry lines force and / or positively engage, or the like. This embodiment advantageously makes it possible to arrange the ends of the drying rods or dry lines and / or the connecting elements with which the dry lines or drying rods are connected to the transverse bars or longitudinal bars in the region of the slot and through the slot forming material of the transverse spar or longitudinal spar - in one Top view on the drying rack - to cover or hide the fasteners in the slot. By this arrangement, they can not be damaged by a relative movement between the longitudinal and transverse spar by the longitudinal bars or transverse bars. In addition, no laundry is left on them and they do not form any injury-prone protrusions or protrusions.

The aforementioned slot or openings may terminate or terminate in a side surface of the respective spar.

The above-mentioned sleeves or elements into which the dry rods or dry linen force and / or positively engage, can be provided for their clipping or latching or jamming in the spars, in particular transverse spars. This saves the use of tools in their connection to the spar. Such sleeves or elements may be configured to permit relative movement of a dry rod and sleeve / element inserted into the sleeve or element with its end.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, sections, preferably end sections, of the dry bars or dry lines are routed in front of or through openings in longitudinal or transverse bars. The openings run (when the dry stand is in use) z. B. horizontally or vertically by the longitudinal or transverse struts. The sections or end section run z. B. by at least a portion of each containing the opening cross-section of the longitudinal or transverse spar.

Horizontal openings or slots, which z. B. depart from side surfaces of the respective transverse or longitudinal spar, allow a power transmission of dry rod or dry line in a (relative to a height of the spar) middle region of the spar. This advantageously allows the emergence of only a relatively small torque on the axis of rotation, which extends between the pivotally interconnected Holmen. This advantageously counteracts tilting in the region of the adjusting device or of the rotary joint.

The openings may be bores or cut-outs that have been generated vertically or with a vertical portion of their course in the longitudinal or transverse spars.

The openings may be dimensioned relative to the dimensions of the inserted into them sections or end portions of the longitudinal or transverse bars so that they allow a hinge, pivoting or rotary movement of the drying rods or dry linen relative to the longitudinal or transverse spar (ie larger be or offer a game). The sections or end sections can be used in receptacles, which in turn are inserted into the openings, and which take over a bearing function. Such a receptacle preferably serves to prevent the section or end section from slipping out of the opening, to avoid or reduce the noise which results from direct contact between the drying rod and the strut, and / or to wear or damage due to regular folding. and to prevent unfolding processes. The receptacle may be made of plastic or rubber or comprise such a material, it may be a, z. B. bifurcated sleeve.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the dry rods or dry lines are arranged on the transverse struts such that they do not lose or substantially lose any tension or tension in their longitudinal direction when folding or unfolding the drying stand or its laundry support. In this way, the dry rods, and especially the dry lines, do not sag when folded, which is why the laundry will not slip along them and towards a central area. In addition, by unfolding also no unacceptably high tension or no unduly high pull on the drying rods or dry linen can be exercised. This protects you from damage. Achieved is such, substantially unchanged train or such a tension structurally characterized in that, for example, both ends of the dry rods or the dry lines each at the same distance to a first pivot point between a first cross member and a longitudinal spar and a second pivot point between a second cross member and the longitudinal spar are connected to the two transverse beams.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry rods or dry lines are placed under clearance (in a longitudinal direction of the dry bars or dry lines) at the crossbars. This may advantageously allow to manufacture with smaller tolerances without undesired distortions or geometric over-determinations, in particular during folding or unfolding.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the laundry carrier has one, two or more lines each of at least twice as long as a longitudinal bar. Such long lines can several times by a spar, z. B. transverse spar, to the opposite spar and back, z. B. in zigzag course, in sections parallel to itself and / or meandering. Such lines can each form several dry lines (ranging from one spar to another). Each such line can optionally have its own tensioning device. In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the laundry support has exactly one such leash. Optional wings or other sections of the drying rack may optionally have additional lines which also optionally form more than one drying line.

The above-mentioned lines may be passed through a plurality of through holes, which side by side through the spars, which carry the dry linen, z. B. the crossbars lead. Such through holes may be drilled. They can each run (at least in sections) horizontally, which simplifies their production. Alternatively, some openings (at least in sections) are horizontal, others optionally not provided horizontally in the respective and / or or in the opposite spar. Again, alternatively, none of these openings (at least in sections), through which the lines are guided, guided horizontally. Openings that do not run horizontally or have no such section can help to maintain their tension easily through increased friction or jamming of the lead.

Instead of the above-mentioned embodiment, or in its supplement, is provided in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, to guide the lines over more than two hooks, which are each connected to one of the opposite spars. The above-mentioned through holes allow, but compared to, save material such as such hooks.

In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has a locking mechanism. This acts arresting on the adjustment. With his help, an accidental, accidental adjustment by means of the adjustment and thus an unwanted unfolding or folding the laundry support or drying rack can be advantageously prevented. The locking mechanism may be or have a simple mechanical linkage. He can at least one locking screw, z. B. with a nut for preferably mutual screwing or jamming of hinged together parts, such as longitudinal and transverse spars, be. The locking mechanism can the o. G. Locking device correspond.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the longitudinal spars are arranged to be parallel to each other in each convolution state, or in a plurality of convolution states or degrees.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the crossbars are arranged to be parallel to one another in each convolution state, or in a plurality of convolution states or degrees.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one longitudinal spar and / or at least one transverse spar is integral, continuous and / or preferably has no joint by means of which the longitudinal or transverse spar would be subdivided into longitudinal spar sections or transverse spar sections movable relative to one another.

In some exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the longitudinal spars are arranged in a plane such that they remain unaltered in this common plane in any folding operations, or in a plurality of folding states or degrees, preferably in a horizontal plane (as shown in FIG Aufstellfläche) mounted drying stand - a horizontal plane.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the crossbars are arranged in a plane such that they remain unaltered in that common plane in any of the folding operations, or in a plurality of folding states or degrees. This may optionally be the plane of the longitudinal beams mentioned in the previous paragraph, or a plane parallel thereto.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal struts are arranged to terminate the frame or the laundry carrier at the edges.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, drying or washing lines or drying rods are provided on only one plane, not on several, in particular superimposed planes. However, the o. G. Wings, if present, and / or individual drying rods, each connecting two legs, joints or adjustment with each other.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, drying or clothes lines or drying rods are arranged on only one side of one or each longitudinal spar, but not on both sides of one or each longitudinal spar.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs have a connector extending between them which, insofar as it extends in the region of the mounting surface during use of the drying stand, is also referred to herein as the bottom-side connecting section. The connector or bottom-side connecting portion may be detachable or non-detachable part of a U-shape, to which legs may be combined or which forms the legs. The connector or bottom connecting portion can advantageously contribute significantly to the stability of the drying stand in use.

In some exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the stand-up connector or bottom connecting portions of the drying stand are arranged to always be parallel to each other (eg, those of the front legs and those of the rear legs in each folding condition and optionally also with the legs folded ).

In certain exemplary embodiments of the invention, extending between the legs connecting or bottom connecting portions of the drying stand are arranged to always in parallel - or under predetermined and fixed orientation and / or immovable distance to at least one of the spars - in each folded state and optionally also with folded legs to pass the transverse beams or to the longitudinal beams.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, connecting legs or bottom connecting sections of the drying stand are arranged between the legs in order to always be parallel or under predetermined and invariable orientation, but at a variable distance from one another in each folding state and optionally also when the legs are folded.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one of the transverse or longitudinal spars, one of the legs, and / or one of the (eg, bottom) connection portions (between legs or as part of a U-shape) has one or more support struts. These can be provided and designed hinged. They can be brought into contact with the ground and provide additional stability to the drying rack, especially in its partially folded form. If they are foldable, then they can be folded away when they are not needed and so disturb no one.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry carrier and / or its frame have a circumference which is independent of the folding state of the drying stand. The circumference of the laundry carrier and / or its frame are therefore neither shorter nor longer in these exemplary embodiments when folding or unfolding. However, a diameter or a width of the laundry carrier or its frame may increase or decrease.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying stand has at least one fastening device, by means of which it can, for. B. can be connected to the wall protected against falling over. Thus, even the then highly folded drying rack can be safely installed despite its then small footprint, such as in the narrow hallway. The fastening device may be a clamp connector, a hook-and-loop fastener, a hook-and-loop connector or the like which has its counterpart z. B. can be found connected to the wall.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, folding or unfolding of the laundry carrier takes place when the drying rack is stationary, for example during its washing on its drying rods or dry linen.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the folding of the laundry carrier, with the legs extended and / or carrying dry rods or dry linen therefrom during this wash, is followed by unfolding while the laundry is still arranged on the dry rods or dry linen.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, folding or unfolding of the laundry carrier takes place while it is standing on its legs. In certain exemplary embodiments of the present invention, transferring the dry stand to the non-use position includes flapping the legs or U-shapes against the longitudinal spars or the laundry support, particularly in the deployed or in the rectangular state of the laundry support (at an angle between the transverse and longitudinal spars or a first angle between the crossbars and the dry bars or lines of each, preferably exactly or about, 90 °).

Clamping means and / or latching means may be provided for jamming the legs or U-shapes against the longitudinal beams or the particular deployed or rectangular laundry carrier or otherwise releasably holding them thereto (corresponding to releasable fixing). This facilitates the handling of the dry stand in its clearing advantageous because the legs or U-shapes are temporarily fixed to longitudinal bars or the laundry carrier and can not unintentionally fold or open. In addition, an unwanted folding or unfolding may possibly be prevented.

Each method of the invention may comprise the fixation described above.

The longitudinal beams and / or transverse bars and / or legs can be made of plastic, sheet metal, steel, steel tube, U-profiles each with or without coating, paint or plastic coating, or combinations thereof, in whole or in part.

It is particularly preferred to manufacture longitudinal beams and / or transverse beams and / or legs made of profile material, for example from round tubes, preferably from steel or from an alloy. This allows a particularly favorable production, for which it requires no special tools, such as injection molding tools. On the other hand, joints or connectors can optionally be made of plastic or have plastic.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the transverse beams are made of plastic or have plastic on; they are not made of sheet metal, steel or steel tube, at least substantially not in these embodiments. The longitudinal beams are deviating in these embodiments of sheet metal, steel or steel tube, but not of plastic (at least not substantially) or have no plastic. This combination of materials may advantageously allow, on the one hand, to produce favorable longitudinal spars, and, on the other hand, to achieve a favorable overall solution in the area of the transverse spars. So in the z. As injection-molded crossbars sections or plastic elements of the adjustment or incorporated, which is why not specially injection molding tools must be made for the latter. An articulated connection of the drying rods to the transverse bars can be easily prepared in this way by means of a common injection molding tool. Welding, providing sheet metal with joint openings or producing such openings for the dry rods and other operations can be advantageously eliminated as well as a coating.

The drying rods can be made of wire or of hollow profiles, such as round profiles, made of sheet metal or plastic. They can be coated, in particular powder-coated, painted or coated. They may be made of aluminum, an alloy or stainless steel or have each.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, one, several, or all The dry rods made of metal or metal.

"Metal" may include alloys, as well as stainless steels.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one drying rod, a longitudinal spar, a supporting leg and / or a transverse spar are powder-coated, coated and / or painted.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one dry rod, at least one longitudinal spar, at least one pillar and / or at least one transverse spar are made of wood or wood.

Used wood may be painted, oiled, coated, painted or the like. This can advantageously prevent substances of the wood used, such as tannic acids, from leaking out and contaminating the laundry associated with the wood.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one dry rod, at least one longitudinal spar, at least one pillar and / or at least one transverse spar are or have a square profile.

The square profile can be hollow or made of solid material.

The square profile is preferably at least in the range of adjusting or articulated joints between transverse and longitudinal beams.

Square profiles allow advantageous to lie flat on each other, at least in comparison to round cross-section profiles. The more flat transverse and longitudinal struts lie on one another or the larger a contact surface or articulation surface between them, the greater the mutual contact surface or support, and the lower possibly a canting of the spars to each other, if by means of dry rods or dry linen train on one of two interconnected spars is exercised. The lower the cant, the weaker can z. B. the axis of rotation be configured.

Another advantage of the square profile can be that the top or bottom of the square profile can already be used as a joint surface. In particular (but not only) in wood-wood combinations of mutually pivotally connected Holmen can thus achieve a low-friction joint surface pairing.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one longitudinal spar or at least one transverse spar is connected to at least one pillar or at least one U-shape by means of a hinge joint, wherein both U-shape and the spar are made of wood or wood, the Hinge joint, however, not.

The dry linen can be coated with plastic or consist of it. Dry linen provided, this can save the provision of joints, eyelets or the like at the ends of the dry linen. Dry linen can already be bendable in itself and therefore need not be connected by means of articulated with spars advantageous.

The dry rods, like the dry linen, optionally have elastic sections. They can consist of elastic sections.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all dry rods or dry lines are the same length (measured, for example, between their two end sections or the pivot points of their connections with two opposite spars (transverse spars or longitudinal spars), at least all dry rods running in a common plane between the two opposing spars dry linen). Sleeves or the like placed on end sections of dry rods or dry lines or the like may be added to the dry rod or dry line to determine the length of dry rod or dry line.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the legs are made of profiles of steel, preferably round tubes or profiles, which are bent into a U-shape. This integral nature of the U-shaped profile allows a highly stable shape and the elimination of fasteners for connecting individual legs of the U-shape with each other. Profiles that are round in cross-section contribute to this.

The U-shaped legs may have plastic feet or beads that are attached, such as glued, clipped or riveted to continuous steel profiles that are bent in a U-shape. These plastic feet can protect high quality floor coverings from scratching by steel legs or other damage. This is achieved according to the invention also when using other suitable materials as plastic.

Likewise, the U-shaped legs could feet of a different material, such as wood, have.

The legs or the (plastic) feet can be angled or bevelled on the bottom side, in order to have flat contact with the footprint with unfolded legs, which are not vertical. This makes it difficult for the foothold also advantageous to fold unintentionally.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal spars and / or transverse spars are rotationally symmetrical, at least in a basic form, in a section or in a substantial proportion thereof. In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, this does not also apply to the joints between the longitudinal and transverse members. The symmetry makes it possible to inexpensively resort to simple injection molding tools or known profile materials.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, joints between the longitudinal and transverse beams each have the same distance to the respective end or edge of the transverse struts. This allows a comparatively narrow laundry outer dimensions for a given laundry inner dimensions.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry carrier is manufactured symmetrically and / or the drying rack (eg, starting from a rectangular shape of the laundry carrier in plan view) can be folded in both directions. This is advantageous because the drying stand is equally well from right and left-handed and also regardless of which side approaching the drying stand, d. H. on the left side or on the right side, can be folded. In addition, there are regularly niches and corners in the room, on the balcony, etc., in which a half-folded drying rack fits only when he z. B. clockwise, but not folded against them. Foldable drying stands in both directions can therefore advantageously offer greater usability.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse struts have at least one sleeve pushed onto the cross member or clipped thereto or otherwise fastened, in its cross section closed or not closed. The sleeve may be made of a different material than the respective cross member. The sleeve may have apertures or holes and / or fittings for hinging the dry rods or dry lines (preferably many or all dry rods or dry lines) thereto. The provision of such a sleeve can simplify the attachment and interchangeability of the drying rods or dry linen. In particular, when using such a sleeve, it may be advantageous to refrain from reducing the stability of the crossbars for the purpose of attaching the drying rods or dry linen thereto, for example through a bore. The above statements apply unabated also for a longitudinal spar, which may also be provided with a sleeve.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the transverse spars are not telescopic; in others they are telescopic.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse spars and / or the longitudinal spars are not foldable (or bendable), thus have no hinged joint or hinged joint which hingedly interconnects adjacent sections of one and the same transverse spar or longitudinal spar; in others, the transverse bars and / or the longitudinal beams are hinged.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the legs have no joints or hinges, in particular at the bottom portion or lower portion or Aufstellbereich the legs, on, no locks and / or receptacles for the bottom-side connecting portion. This advantageously simplifies the production and the effort for this.

In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, the legs have such joints or hinges on the bottom of the legs, latches and / or receptacles.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal struts have no receptacle for legs, fold-out wings or arms and / or indentation for receiving them. In others, they have such.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the dry stand has legs, but not a folding mechanism for folding the legs against the longitudinal or transverse struts. In these exemplary embodiments, the dry stand or its laundry carrier, if you want to move him to put away in the non-use position, advantageously folded so strong that its remaining, folded width allows it to stow it in a small space. In this embodiment, advantageously fold mechanisms are eliminated, which helps to save effort in the production. The folding can in this particular embodiment in its extreme form exceptionally mean a transition to the non-use position, which obviously no longer depends on the above statements, no laundry on the drying rods or dry linen in this folding.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying stand 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or more dry linen or drying rods, in particular in the laundry carrier, between two longitudinal beams and / or between two cross beams.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the distance between the drying line or drying rod furthest to the outer edge of the laundry carrier or to a longitudinal carrier on the one hand and the edge of the laundry carrier or the longitudinal carrier on the other hand corresponds to the average distance with which the dry lines or Drying rods are spaced from each other. Thus, the edge can advantageously be used to save space comparable to another dry bar / another dry line for hanging wet laundry.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the distance between the drying line or drying rod furthest to the outer edge of the laundry carrier or to a side member on the one hand and the edge of the laundry carrier or the side member on the other hand does not correspond to the mean distance with which the dry linen or drying rods are spaced from each other. Thus, although the edge can also be used comparable to another dry rod / another dry line; due to the different distance, it is advantageously possible to hang up voluminous laundry, such as a ski suit, for drying. Alternatively, at a smaller distance in a space-saving manner (the laundry carrier can be made narrower) advantageous particularly thin laundry suspended or the longitudinal spar or the edge of the laundry carrier advantageous space-saving for other or other functions are used, such as a holder for a Sockenklemmleiste.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, adjacent dry lines or dry bars are spaced more than one distance apart. So z. B. between a first dry line and a second adjacent thereto dry line a first distance A may be provided. A second distance B, which is greater or smaller than A, may be provided between the second drying line and the third drying line adjacent thereto. Further distances C, D, and / or more that are different from A and / or B can also be provided. Thus, the interior of the laundry carrier can be used optimally both for thin laundry (socks and the like) and for thicker laundry (pullovers, sleeping bags and the like). Two, three or more different distances can ensure this advantageous. The here to dry linen executed also applies to dry rods.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal spars and the transverse spars are arranged such that the main direction of extension of a longitudinal spar when folding the drying stand can not come to lie parallel to the main extension direction of a transverse spar. The adjusting device and / or a stop can be designed to ensure or prevent this. This configuration can prevent injuring the fingers in folding by pinching.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse spars and the legs are arranged such that the main direction of extension of a transverse spar during folding and / or folding of the drying stand can not lie parallel to the main extension direction of a supporting leg (not its bottom connecting section).

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one plastic part is made of or comprises a colored (i.e., non-white) plastic. Brittle or aged plastics whose damage is well-defined in the colored material can thus advantageously be recognized early on with the naked eye. The corresponding plastic component or possibly the entire drying rack can thus be replaced in good time before its failure. The colored material may be green, red, yellow, blue, brown, orange, indigo, violet or mixtures thereof.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one plastic part is made of or comprises a white plastic. White plastics can advantageously be manufactured particularly inexpensively. They also show less signs of aging.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one plastic part is glass fiber reinforced or carbon reinforced. This advantageously increases the strength with low material and space requirements and allows the use of cheaper injection molds.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one plastic part is non-glass fiber reinforced or non-carbon reinforced. Such plastics are inexpensive to manufacture, in particular cheaper than glass fiber reinforced.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal spars and / or the transverse spars and / or the legs are simply plugged in (advantageously saves work and material for the connection), (alone or in addition) by riveting or pinning (advantageously ensures against falling out or twisting) Bonding (secures against falling out at low material and labor costs), screwing (secures against falling out and can be solved without tools), welding or any combination of the aforementioned methods (can combine the advantages mentioned above) with the adjustment, z. B. the joints or joint bodies or their connection approaches connected.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, ends of dry rods - or components attached thereto, such as sleeves or the like - are inserted into and remain in an interior of a hollow profile of the longitudinal spar and / or transverse spar; So they are not on the opposite side of the spar again led out of this. Thus, sharp or otherwise annoying or dangerous ends of the dry rods - or attached components such as sleeves or the like - may not come into contact with the laundry or the user's fingers. Unintentional slipping out of the ends of the interior of the hollow profile can be done in a simple manner by bending the ends and / or any other fuse.

In some embodiments of the invention, exemplary embodiments are all openings of a spar (transverse or longitudinal spar), in which one end of a dry rod is inserted, on a straight line (or the straight line passes through all those openings of the considered spar). In this way, the production of the openings can be advantageously simplified.

In some embodiments of the invention, exemplary embodiments are all openings of a spar (transverse or longitudinal spar), in which one end of a dry rod is inserted, on a straight line (or the straight line passes through all those openings of the considered spar). In this case, this straight line preferably also runs through the axes of rotation of the joints connected to or formed by the spar (for example the transverse spar), by means of which this spar is connected in an articulated manner to adjacent bars (eg the longitudinal bars).

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all axes of rotation of a spar (transverse or longitudinal spar) about which one end of a dry rod rotates during folding lie on a straight line (or the straight line runs through all those axes of rotation of the considered spar). In this case, this straight line preferably also runs through the axes of rotation of the joints connected to or formed by the spar (for example the transverse spar), by means of which this spar is connected in an articulated manner to adjacent bars (eg the longitudinal bars).

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one, some or all openings of a spar (transverse or longitudinal spar) are round, oval or slot-shaped.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the laundry carrier has a width of at least 70 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm, 100 cm, or 110 cm, respectively.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the individual dry rods are spaced between 4 and 10 cm, more preferably between 5 and 7 cm apart.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the laundry support has a height between 60-70 cm, between 70-80 cm, 90-100 cm, between 100-110 cm or between 110 and 120 cm when erected (the latter height is advantageously suitable for suspension of shirts, jackets and other long laundry items), preferably between 80 and 110 cm above the footprint or is detectable at this height by means of a height adjustment device.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse and / or the longitudinal spars and / or the legs are made of a round profile (eg round steel) or have a round profile. Such profiles offer high strength with relatively low weight. In addition, they are good in the hand, such as when moving the drying stand or when folding or unfolding. Finally round profiles are available as mass-produced, z. B. as pipes, and thus low. It requires no injection molds or the like. In addition, this embodiment facilitates the above-mentioned modularity.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse and / or the longitudinal spars and / or the legs are made of a hollow profile (eg steel tube) or have a hollow profile.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the transverse and or longitudinal spars have a diameter between 0.4 mm and 1.5 mm. Particularly preferred are diameters between 0.5 and 1.0 mm.

Preferred plastic is in the context of the present invention polypropylene or polyamide or has at least one of these plastics.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the method comprises releasably securing the drying stand in its folded state to an article, e.g. B. on a wall or a piece of furniture.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has a fastener for releasably securing it to a wall or furniture. This can, for. B. have a clamping portion, a hook portion, a Velcro or Velcro tape section.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, a "fold" is also a "part fold" in which the drying stand is not or will not fold as far as the drying stand would allow.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying stand has at least one tensioning device for tensioning one or more of the drying lines.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the tensioner is a cable tensioner, a cable tensioner, a threaded device, a cable clamp, a tensioning screw, a winch, a turnbuckle, or the like, and combinations thereof.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the tensioner is connected to the laundry carrier. So he can, for example, in the laundry carrier, if this is because of wood, be screwed.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the tensioning device is not connected to the laundry carrier but only to ends or sections of at least one drying line or leash.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the tensioner has one or two hooks or eyes for connection to the dry line or line.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the tensioning device for tensioning one or more of the dry lines is not a node.

The provision of a tensioner can help reduce the requirement for precision in consolidating the laundry support.

In addition, such a tensioning device can facilitate the interchangeability of the at least one line by the user.

In some example embodiments of the invention, when referring to an angle herein, it may be understood that angle, angle, angle, or degree ("°"). If z. If, for example, the "first angle is converted to the second angle", this can be understood as meaning that the angle between two components first assumes a first value (eg 90 °) and a second one by changing the position of the two components Takes value (eg 45 °), as is the case when folding.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one of the cross-beams having legs or a U-shape is connected to a downwardly open or closed frame structure, respectively.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, none of the longitudinal spars is involved in the design of this closed frame structure.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one longitudinal spar is connected to the closed frame structure, e.g. B. pivotally about by means of adjusting or hinge devices.

Within the closed frame structure may optionally be other components such as hinge joints for folding the legs or the U-shape; they may therefore be involved in the design of the closed frame structure.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least a portion of the recliner or hinge assemblies is involved in the design of the closed frame structure. The sections involved preferably allow no rotational movement between the cross member and legs or U-shape. A folding mechanism or at least one hinge joint for a folding movement between the transverse spar on the one hand and legs or U-shape on the other hand can optionally be provided by means of the at least one portion of the adjusting or hinge devices.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the legs or the U-shape are designed such that both legs (individually, or part of a U-shape), which are folded against one and the same longitudinal beam, come to rest side by side, not on each other. Thus, the drying stand can be advantageously folded to a smaller thickness than if the legs or U-shapes were folded together. In addition, the legs so juxtaposed in some of the invention Embodiments prevent unwanted folding of the laundry carrier in the non-use state, since they lock each other in a plane parallel to the laundry carrier.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the legs of one end of the laundry carrier are spaced closer together than the legs of the opposite end of the laundry carrier. The same can apply to legs in U-shape: one U-shape can be narrower than the opposite. This may advantageously allow z. B. one U-shape in the other, wider, can be folded into it.

Some or all of the exemplary embodiments according to the invention may have one or more of the advantages mentioned above or below. These may apply to the devices according to the invention as well as to the methods according to the invention.

It is obvious that by means of the present invention the space requirement of the laundry rack-hung drying stand can be varied. The drying rack requires only the space granted to it by means of the adjusting device, at least as far as its width is concerned. It can therefore also be placed on the possibly narrow balcony, be moved by narrow doors from one room to the next, etc.

The drying stand according to the invention can also be made even comparatively overly wide, and he is due to the adjustability of its width, even if hung with laundry, even then still through doors of usual width to move through. It is simply folded for this purpose as described herein and deployed again after passing through the door.

A brief, partial or complete folding of the laundry carrier while achieving a small distance between the longitudinal beams, a small angle between each two cross beams and their associated longitudinal spar and / or a small second angle, such as for putting the drying rack from a room in one Neighboring space through a narrow connecting door between the two rooms, advantageously does not cause the laundry to slip and would have to be re-adjusted after re-unfolding the drying stand re-enlarging the considered angle or distance, because the drying rods or dry linen can always remain horizontal during the Drying rack is implemented or worn. The laundry does not slip unintentionally along them, approximately in the middle, as would be expected with sagging dry linen.

Another advantage is the o. G. Modularity with which drying stands can be adapted to different door widths without additional tooling costs.

• 1 zeigt, rein exemplarisch, eine erste Ausführungsform eines erfindungsgemäßen Trockenständers zum Aufhängen von Wäsche in dessen vollständig entfaltetem Zustand;
• 2 zeigt den Trockenständer der 1 in einem teilweise entfalteten oder teilweise gefalteten Zustand in einer Draufsicht;
• 2a zeigt den Trockenständer der 2 in einer Seitenansicht;
• 3 zeigt einen Querholm des Trockenständers einer zweiten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform von vorne;
• 4 zeigt einen Ausschnitt eines Querholms einer dritten erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform in Draufsicht;
• 5a, 5b zeigen einen Endabschnitt eines endseitig gebogenen Trockenstabs von der Seite;
• 6 zeigt eine Verstelleinrichtung mit einem Querholm und einem Längsholm eines erfindungsgemäßen Trockenständers in einer entfalteten Stellung;
• 7 zeigt die Verstelleinrichtung der 6 in einer gefalteten Stellung von oben;
• 8 zeigt die Verstelleinrichtung der 6 und 7 in einer gefalteten Stellung von schräg unten;
• 9 zeigt das Gelenk des Trockenständers der 6 bis 8 in einer Nicht-Gebrauchsstellung;
• 10 zeigt das Gelenk der 6 in zusammengeklappter Nicht-Gebrauchsstellung
• 11 zeigt eine Verstelleinrichtung mit einem Querholm und einem Längsholm eines erfindungsgemäßen Trockenständers einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform in einer entfalteten Stellung;
• 12 zeigt die Verstelleinrichtung der 11 in einer gefalteten Stellung von oben;
• 13 zeigt die Verstelleinrichtung der 11 und 12 in einer Nicht-Gebrauchsstellung von der Seite und leicht schräg von oben;
• 14a, b zeigen einen Querholm in einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform, verbunden mit Trockenstäben;
• 15a zeigt Abschnitte des Trockenständers in einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform hiervon in einer maximal entfalteten Stellung;
• 15b, c zeigen Abschnitte des Trockenständers der 15a in einer maximal gefalteten Stellung;
• 16a-16f zeigen eine Gelenkeinrichtung des Trockenständers der 15a-c in Schnittdarstellungen;
• 17 zeigt Abschnitte des Trockenständers der 15 und 16 in der zusammengeklappten Nicht-Gebrauchsstellung;
• 18 zeigt in einem Ausschnitt einen Querholm einer weiteren erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform, verbunden mit einem exemplarisch gezeigten Trockenstab;
• 19 zeigt das in 18 Gezeigte in verkleinerter Darstellung;
• 20 zeigt zwei Abschnitte von Standbeinen, mit einem zwischen ihnen gelenkig angeordneten Verbinder;
• 21 zeigt eine alternative Ausgestaltung zu 20;
• 22 zeigt eine wiederum weitere, alternative Ausgestaltung zu 20;
• 23 zeigt Abschnitte des erfindungsgemäßen Trockenständers in einer wiederum weiteren Ausführungsform von der Seite;
• 24 zeigt die Anordnung der 23, das Klappgelenk ist ein wenig eingeklappt;
• 25 zeigt die Bauteile der 23 und der 24;
• 26 zeigt die Bauteile der 25 von der Seite;
• 27 zeigt die Ausführungsform der 23 bis 26 bei leicht eingeklapptem Standbein.

The present invention will be explained in the following with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which identical reference numerals designate identical or similar components, by way of example. In the partially simplified figures:

• 1 shows, purely by way of example, a first embodiment of a drying stand according to the invention for hanging laundry in its fully unfolded state;
• 2 shows the drying rack of the 1 in a partially unfolded or partially folded state in a plan view;
• 2a shows the drying rack of the 2 in a side view;
• 3 shows a transverse spar of the dry stand of a second embodiment of the invention from the front;
• 4 shows a detail of a cross member of a third embodiment according to the invention in plan view;
• 5a . 5b show an end portion of an end bent dry rod from the side;
• 6 shows an adjusting device with a cross member and a longitudinal spar of a drying stand according to the invention in an unfolded position;
• 7 shows the adjustment of the 6 in a folded position from above;
• 8th shows the adjustment of the 6 and 7 in a folded position obliquely from below;
• 9 shows the joint of the dry stand of the 6 to 8th in a non-use position;
• 10 shows the joint of the 6 in folded non-use position
• 11 shows an adjusting device with a transverse spar and a longitudinal spar of a drying stand according to the invention a further embodiment of the invention in an unfolded position;
• 12 shows the adjustment of the 11 in a folded position from above;
• 13 shows the adjustment of the 11 and 12 in a non-use position from the side and slightly obliquely from above;
• 14a, b show a cross member in an embodiment according to the invention, connected to dry rods;
• 15a shows sections of the dry stand in an embodiment according to the invention thereof in a maximally deployed position;
• 15b, c show sections of the dry stand of the 15a in a maximum folded position;
• 16a-16f show a hinge device of the dry stand of the 15a-c in sectional views;
• 17 shows sections of the dry stand of the 15 and 16 in the folded non-use position;
• 18 shows in a section of a cross member of another embodiment of the invention, connected to a dry rod shown by way of example;
• 19 shows that in 18 Shown in reduced scale;
• 20 shows two sections of legs, with a hinged between them connector;
• 21 shows an alternative embodiment 20 ;
• 22 shows a turn to another alternative embodiment 20 ;
• 23 shows sections of the drying stand according to the invention in a further embodiment of the invention from the side;
• 24 shows the arrangement of 23 , the folding joint is a little folded;
• 25 shows the components of the 23 and the 24 ;
• 26 shows the components of the 25 of the page;
• 27 shows the embodiment of the 23 to 26 with slightly folded leg.

1 shows in perspective a first embodiment of the present invention, a drying stand 1 on which laundry can be hung to dry.

The drying rack 1 has a laundry carrier 3 and two legs 4 on which the laundry carrier 3 wear.

The legs 4 are in the example of 1 paired (ie in pairs, eg a left (or front) and a right (or rear) foothold), but it can also be provided more or less legs, about one or four.

The legs 4 are in the example of 1 Folded designed, so they when the drying rack 1 not used, against the laundry carrier 3 can be worked out. This can be done by means of hinge joints 42 , Folding joints or other facilities are achieved. The drying rack 1 takes up very little space in the folded state and can stand upright z. B. between cabinet side and wall are kept.

The two legs 4 are in the example of 1 provided separately from each other, so they are not interconnected. You can purely optional U-shaped design each with a bottom section 41 who is just optional as in 1 a bottom-side connecting portion.

The legs 4 may be, instead of being U-shaped, similar table legs, preferably straight, for example, simple posts, rods, tubes or other profiles that are not connected to each other. This allows advantageous to a pivotal connection of the legs 4 on the frame, so on the longitudinal beams or cross beams, see below, to dispense. An optional, simple hinged connection can therefore be sufficient. But also U-shaped legs, z. B. a U-shape in front (left in 1 ) and a U-shape at the back (right in 1 ), are encompassed by the invention and in 1 . 2 and 3 shown. The advantages that can be achieved include a higher stability.

The laundry carrier 3 has transverse bars 5a . 5b and longitudinal spars 7a , 7b, which form here by way of example a closed or circumferential frame, which advantageously leads to a higher stability of the laundry carrier 3 contributes as if it were not closed or not circulating. Here are the crossbars 5a . 5b the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b in 1 exemplarily in each case on top. However, other arrangements are also included in the invention. So could the longitudinal spars 7a . 7b alternatively also the cross bars 5a . 5b each resting from above. In addition, the longitudinal beams could 7a , 7b alternatively also on the same level as the transverse beams 5a , 5b lie. Any combinations of the aforementioned transverse to longitudinal spar arrangement are also included. So z. B. a cross member may be disposed over one or both of the longitudinal beams, the other underneath.

The crossbars 5a . 5b are in the example of 1 rigid, but they may alternatively be or have cords, ropes, straps or the like. The distance between the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b can through the legs 4 be ensured, it requires this no rigid crossbars 5a . 5b ,

The crossbars 5a . 5b are in 1 to 3 , as well as the optional longitudinal bars 7a . 7b purely exemplary square profiles, here optionally with a rectangular cross-section. Alternatively, they could have a square cross-section or other cross-sectional shapes.

Between the crossbars 5a . 5b are dry or clotheslines or dry sticks 9 strained or arranged. Deviating from the clotheslines or drying rods 9 alternatively between the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b be tense or arranged.

The crossbars 5a . 5b are each by means of a hinge device 11 as an exemplary embodiment of adjusting with the longitudinal beams 7a . 7b connected. The drying rack 1 points in the example of the 1 four joints 11 on.

The legs 4 are also each by means of a hinge device 13 , which can allow a rotational movement or rotation, with the longitudinal beams 7a . 7b connected. The legs 4 Alternatively, however, could also be articulated or non-articulated with the crossbars 5a . 5b be connected. The drying rack 1 points in the example of the 1 four such joints 13 on.

Each of the hinge devices 13 has an axis of rotation. In some exemplary embodiments, this axis of rotation runs parallel to the axis of rotation of the adjusting device or the articulation device 11 between crossbar 5a . 5b and associated longitudinal spar 7a . 7b , Alternatively, this axis of rotation with the axis of rotation of the adjusting device or the hinge device 11 identical.

The joints 11 . 13 allow a manual change in the shape of the frame of the laundry carrier 3 in plan view, so a folding, as in 2 is shown.

Are the legs 4 unlike in 1 shown with the crossbars 5a . 5b connected, but not with the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b so can the hinge devices 13 , which is a rotational movement between longitudinal bars 7a . 7b and legs 4 allow, advantageously eliminated.

The clotheslines or drying rods 9 can articulate on the crossbars 5a . 5b be arranged. It can be advantageously dispensed with joints for this purpose, if instead of or in addition to dry rods 9 Clotheslines, belts or the like can be used or if the drying rods 9 elastic or flexible at the cross bars 5a . 5b articulated or connected.

One or more levers 15 may optionally be provided, by means of which a lock at least the hinge devices 11 causes and / or can be canceled. The lock can be an undesirable deformation or folding / unfolding of the laundry carrier 3 Advantageously, prevent the drying rack 1 also in the partially folded state secure position in - by locking - fixed or rigid frame or laundry carrier 3 place.

In 1 Both have longitudinal bars 7a . 7b one lever each 15 on. This is optional. Depending on the embodiment of the not shown, also optional locking mechanism for the hinge device, which acts arresting or entarretierend on the adjustment, also likes a lever 15 suffice.

The lever 15 is an example of an actuator of the locking mechanism by the user of the drying stand 1 , Other actuating means, such as buttons, slides, tightening screws, etc., are alternatively or additionally included in the present invention.

In 1 stand the dry linen or dry rods 9 at a first angle, angle or angle value w1 to the crossbars 5a . 5b , The first angle w1 can the angle α between crossbars 5a . 5b and the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b in the fully unfolded state 1 With α = 90 ° correspond.

If this is the talk of an angle, it is harmless that the opposite angle (about the angle α or w1 opposite angles) may assume complementary values. However, for better understanding, reference is made herein to only one angle and, for example, its values or variation, without also including, for example: B. to describe a value or a change in its angle.

Purely optional are the crossbars 5a . 5b in the exemplary embodiment of the 1 (or in any other embodiment of the invention) completely above (alternatively below) the longitudinal struts 7a . 7b , This can be the production and the design of the joint connection 11 simplify.

2 shows the drying rack of the 1 in a partially unfolded state in a plan view, ie from above, approximately based on 1 , The direction denoted by "L" represents the Longitudinal or longitudinal extension of the drying stand 1 The direction indicated by "B" thereby represents the transverse direction, transverse dimension or width of the dry stand 1 The view falls on the main extension level of the laundry carrier 3 that lies in or parallel to the drawing plane.

As 2 can be seen, is rectangular in plan view of the frame of the laundry carrier 3 of the 1 into a non-rectangular parallelogram. The longitudinal beams 7a . 7b are still parallel to each other, preferably in a plane, the distance between them, however, is significantly lower than in the in 1 shown completely unfolded state.

Good to see is when comparing the 1 and 2 / 2a, that the drying rack 1 In his only partially unfolded or partially folded state requires a significantly smaller footprint and could be worn, for example, by closer doors than in its fully unfolded state 1 ,

Also the legs 4 mean in the partially unfolded state no increased space requirement of the dry stand 1 in width. Your bottom connection section 41 changed due to its articulated connection to the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b also its angle relative to the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b and, in the exemplary embodiment shown here, is parallel to the crossbars 5a , 5b. The legs 4 are therefore not advantageous under the laundry carrier 3 show, need no space over the width of the laundry carrier 3 and do not represent tripping hazards.

In the partially unfolded state is an angle α or its value between a crossbar 5a . 5b and the associated longitudinal spar 7a . 7b less than 90 °, a value that the angle α optionally in the fully deployed state.

It is obvious that not all four exterior or interior angles that the frame of the laundry carrier 3 in the area of the connections between each crossbar 5a . 5b and the associated longitudinal spar 7a . 7b indicates the angle or angle value α but only two of the four angles. The other two each have a complementary value.

As 2 can be seen, takes when folding the laundry carrier 3 So, then, when the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b come relatively closer and the angle α Consequently, the distance between adjacent washing lines or drying bars becomes smaller 9 from. The length of the clotheslines or drying rods 9 and their tension or the train under which they stand remains in the in 1 and 2 However, the first embodiment shown preferably unchanged. This is done by hinging all dry rods along a straight line passing through both hinge axes of the hinge devices 11 one cross member each 5a . 5b runs, reaches. The latter offers the advantage of being on the clotheslines or drying rods 9 Do not hang laundry along the clotheslines or drying rods 9 shifts or slips, as would happen if the laundry or drying lines sag or lose tension. A brief, partial or complete folding of the laundry carrier 3 while achieving a small angle α , for example for moving the drying stand 1 from a room in a neighboring room through a narrow connecting door between the two rooms, therefore advantageously leads to the drying rods 9 can continue to run horizontally or with unchanged deflection or inclination and thus the laundry does not slip and after re-unfolding the drying stand 1 in the neighboring room - again increasing the angle α - does not have to be adjusted again.

In 2 stand the dry linen or dry rods 9 at a second angle, angle or angle value w2 to the crossbars 5a . 5b , The second angle w2 can the angle α between crossbars 5a . 5b and the longitudinal bars 7a . 7b in a folded state.

2a shows the drying rack 1 of the 2 in a side view and in that folding state, the drying stand 1 also in 2 accepts.

3 shows a crossbar 5a of the dry stand 1 a second embodiment of the invention from the front.

One left leg each 4-1 and a right leg 4-2 are with the crossbar 5a , directly or indirectly, connected to a U-shape. Here, the left and the right leg 4-1 . 4-2 as in 3 shown optionally by means of, for example, the bottom-side connecting portion 41 with each other - and releasably or preferably, optionally without the use of tools, insoluble - be connected, for example, to a U-shape as in Fig. 2a, preferably positive and / or non-positive and preferably without hinge or hinge, which a relative movement between left and right leg 4-1 . 4-2 would allow.

The two legs 4-1 . 4-2 can each have a folding joint, hinge joint or hinge 42 by means of which they are used to stow the drying stand 1 in its non-use position against the frame or the laundry carrier 3 can be worked out, making them for example, parallel to the in 3 not shown longitudinal beams 7a . 7b can come to rest.

The left and the right leg 4-1 . 4-2 can together as (here: front) foothold 4 or common leg referred to, which is U-shaped, or with, the two legs 4-1 . 4-2 and the - here by way of example shown on the bottom side - connecting section 41 results.

A relative movement between section 41 and crossbars 5a 5b is not possible in this exemplary embodiment.

A relative movement between section 41 and legs 4 -1 and 4-2 is not possible in this exemplary embodiment, as optional in any other embodiment mentioned herein.

The crossbar 5a is with the legs 4-1 . 4-2 without hinge or hinge between crossbar 5a and foothold 4 Preferably connected such that the components, sections or contact surfaces of the compound thus connected can not perform relative movement to each other. The connection may be an adhesive joint, welded joint, threaded connection or the like. Optional are crossbar 5a and legs 4-1 . 4-2 even made in one piece. Regardless of this connection, the mainstays 4-1 . 4-2 Of course optional the aforementioned hinge 42 or another folding mechanism for folding the legs 4-1 . 4-2 exhibit.

The in 3 shown construction can also for the second cross member 5b (which is not shown here, since it is behind the drawing plane) may be selected, which in turn optionally as the cross member 5a two legs 4 wear and can be connected or manufactured in the manner described above with this.

The in 3 shown, exemplary crossbar 5a has an optional protrusion on the left and optionally also on the right 43 on which the cross member 5a each left and right over the junction between the cross member 5a and foothold 4-1 and 4-2 survives.

The supernatant has in the example of 3 each have a through hole through which a designated "X" screw can be inserted. The through hole can in one - based on the installation position of the dry stand 1 - perpendicular or perpendicular direction. In 3 it runs from top to bottom.

The screws X can also be up to the bottom of the front ends of the indicated only by dashed lines longitudinal beams 7a and 7b (Which also in the plane of the drawing in the direction of the transverse spar, not shown 5b extend) and secured after passing through nuts or the like. Thus, an adjusting device is provided, which may consist of two aligned through holes, a screw and a nut. Changing the angle between crossbar 5a and the longitudinal bars 7a respectively. 7b Thus, depending on how tight the screws are tightened possible. At the same time, the screws X secure the falling apart of the crossbar 5a and legs 4-1 . 4-2 on the one hand and longitudinal bars 7a . 7b on the other hand.

Considering that the longitudinal spars 7a . 7b not only with the shown crossbar 5a , but also with the cross member, not shown 5b may be and probably will be, so in the exemplary embodiment shown here, four screws X together with nuts and a total of eight through holes already the entire adjustment, possibly already including locking mechanism represent. This corresponds to an extremely simple and inexpensive implementation of the present inventive concept. One of the screw heads can be configured as a convenient handle or knurled screw, by means of which / which the corresponding screw X can be screwed into a rotation-locked nut by hand and tightened. Alternatively, one or more nuts can be configured as wing nuts, which can also be easily tightened and released by hand.

Of course, the through hole of the cross beam could 5a , through which a screw marked "X" can be inserted, alternatively also elsewhere than in the purely optionally provided supernatant 43 be provided.

In a further simplified embodiment of the present invention can even be dispensed with the nuts by z. B. the longitudinal spar 7a and / or the longitudinal spar 7b at at least one end thereof carry a thread instead of a through hole into which the screw X can be screwed and tightened therein. The adjusting device thus consists in this embodiment of through screws and threads.

In addition, it may be possible according to the invention in a still further simplified embodiment to make do without screws and nuts. It is sufficient if pins, which through the aligned through holes of the cross beams 5a . 5b and the longitudinal struts 7a . 7b have a low level of play. The game allows a folding and unfolding of the frame from, for example, the Rectangular shape in the shape of the (non-rectangular) parallelogram, optionally against a predetermined friction or clamping resistance. The adjustment consists in this case only of through holes and four pins. The adjusting device thus consists in this embodiment of through-bolts and pins or four otherwise configured hinge devices.

As in 3 It can be seen form the U-shape, which are the mainstays 4-1 . 4-2 with the connector 41 form, together with crossbar 5a a closed frame structure. The longitudinal beams 7a . 7b are not involved in the design of this closed frame structure by way of example. Nevertheless, the longitudinal beams 7a . 7b be connected to the closed frame structure, z. B. pivotally about by means of in 1 shown adjusting or jointing devices 11 ,

Within the closed frame structure, optional components such as those in FIG 3 hinged joints shown 42 lie; they may therefore be involved in the design of the closed frame structure. Another, such or similar, closed frame structure can also with the inclusion of the cross member, not shown here 5b be provided.

Alternatively to the in 3 The closed frame structure shown can be a downwardly open (or by means of a detachable connector 41 openable) frame structure, which may otherwise be similar to the above-mentioned closed frame structure.

4 shows a section of a cross-beam 5a a third embodiment of the invention in plan view.

The top and bottom (relative to 4 ) Cross-section shown cut 5a has a perforated strip 51 which has a number of through holes 53 for a hinged connection of the drying rods 9 (of which in 4 only one is shown with its end portion) with the cross member 5a forms.

The passage openings 53 may be configured as holes in a material, such as a plastic or metal strip. But you can also, as in 4 shown by way of example, be formed by wave crests and wave troughs of a multiply bent rod. The troughs form with the cross member 5a the passageways 53 , in which from top to bottom (ie in the plane of the 4 into), or vice versa, z. B. bent end portions of dry rods 9 can be inserted. The drying rods can do this 9 relative to the cross member 5a be rotated, with the passage opening 53 as a fulcrum. This embodiment advantageously allows the drying rods 9 articulated to the crossbars 5a . 5b to steer, without joints, rivets or holes, which could reduce the strength to provide.

The connection between crossbar 5a or 5b and the corresponding perforated strip 53 can be achieved by resistance welding, friction welding, other welding methods or the like.

The design of the 4 also offers the advantage of damaged dry rods 9 replace or more drying rods 9 be able to supplement later, if appropriate through holes 9 are provided.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the through holes 53 do not have to grant a passage; Sack openings are also included in the present invention. However, through-holes are easy to manufacture and moreover easy to keep clean.

5a shows a cut end portion 93 a bent end dry rod 9 of the page.

The end section 93 like him at both ends of the dry rod 9 may be provided, forms the main extension direction of the dry rod 9 an angle β , which is preferably less than 90 °, z. B. 80 ° or less. By means of the end section 93 can the dry rod 9 positive but at the same time articulated in the passage opening 53 be fixed.

5b shows a further cut end portion 93 a bent end dry rod 9 from the side which is further bent than that of Fig. 5a and thus does not protrude or at least less downwardly. The design of the 5b may be a catching of laundry at the end portion 93 advantageously prevent.

6 shows an adjusting device of an exemplary embodiment of the invention, which here as a joint 11 is configured, which is the cross member 5a with the longitudinal spar 7a combines. The joint 11 also has the hinge joint 42 (Hinged hinge) or is hereby directly or indirectly connected, by means of which the leg 4 against the longitudinal spar 7a Can be worked while the joint 11 in addition, a twist between the cross member 5a and longitudinal spar 7a allowed.

The joint 11 has a stop 45 on which a twisting between the crossbar 5a and longitudinal spar 7a limited. The stop 45 can the angle α to which can be turned to Limit protection against damage or injury.

In the exemplary embodiment of the 6 are the longitudinal spar 7a and the foothold 4 firmly connected with each other, at least without joint between them, which is a rotational movement of the supporting leg 4 relative to the longitudinal spar 7a would allow. The crossbar 5a is by means of the joint 11 relative to the longitudinal spar 5a and consequently also to the foothold 4 rotatable. In other exemplary embodiments of the invention, this is different; There are cross bars and legs firmly to each other.

transverse spar 5a and longitudinal spar 7a are in 6 optional as well as the pillar 4 made of round profile made of steel or an alloy. This makes it possible with low tooling costs for plastic elements to be cast, z. B. for the hinge device 11 get along.

Drying rods are in 6 not shown for reasons of better visibility. transverse spar 5a and longitudinal spar 7a stand in a fully unfolded position.

7 shows the adjustment 11 with crossbar 5a and longitudinal spar 7a of the 6 in a folded position from above.

As described above, the hinge or the adjusting device may comprise at least one locking device by means of which the spars are releasably lockable in a folded position or in an unfolded position. In 6 and 7 has the joint 11 a nose 47 which takes over the function of the locking device or is part of it. The nose 47 engages in the unfolded position, in which crossbar 5a and longitudinal spar 7a perpendicular to each other, in a recess of the joint 11 and is to be solved only by overcoming a predetermined resistance. The nose 47 can be part of the stop 45 However, for example, its end or tip section is not limited to this.

8th shows the adjustment 11 with crossbar 5a and longitudinal spar 7a of the 6 and 7 in a folded position from diagonally below.

While the 6 to 8th the drying rack 1 in a position of use shows (sometimes folded, sometimes unfolded), shows 9 the joint 11 of the dry stand 1 in a non-use position in which the leg 4 against the longitudinal spar 7a worked. This is shown from diagonally below.

The too 6 said locking device is in 9 to recognize and bears the reference numeral 49 ,

10 shows the joint 11 of the 6 in the folded position, the non-use position.

11 shows an adjustment 11 with a cut or only partially illustrated cross member 5a and a cut longitudinal spar 7a a dry stand according to the invention 1 a further embodiment of the invention in a deployed position. Drying rods are not shown but could be parallel to the longitudinal spar 7a run and articulated with the cross member 5a be connected.

The adjusting device 11 Here is an example of a plastic joint that is composed of several plastic elements or has those that are rotatable or hinged to each other. Held together, the plastic elements z. B. by means of the pen 12 , which will be mostly made of metal. The plastic elements can be sprayed. It offers an injection molding.

The adjusting device 11 , here the joint, optionally has several connection approaches 11a , 11b and 11c. connecting shoulder 11a serves the insertion of the longitudinal spar 7a , Connecting lug 11b is used to insert the cross member 5a and connecting lug 11c is for insertion of the truncated leg shown 4 , respectively in the body of the joint 11 ,

connecting shoulder 11a is rotatable relative to the connecting lug 11b, as in FIG 12 shown. The amount of rotation is optionally limited by a stop.

Connecting lug 11c is not rotatable relative to connecting lug 11b, but against the connecting lug 11a foldable, as in 13 shown.

Connecting lug 11c is not rotatable about its axis of rotation. The direction of rotation is indicated by the double arrow. However, the connection lug 11c is hinged. The folding direction is indicated by the simple arrow.

The crossbar 5a and the longitudinal spar 7a are arranged rotatably to each other. The mainstay 4 can relative to the cross member 5a not be rotated. It turns when folding but relative to the longitudinal beam 7a , The mainstay 4 can also be against the longitudinal spar 7a be worked out.

The mainstay 4 may be part of a, preferably non-detachable, U-shape.

12 shows the adjustment 11 of the 11 in a maximum folded position from above. In the maximum folded position of 12 encounter the connection approach 11a and the connection lug 11b optionally to each other and thereby prevent further folding. The by folding with the cross member 5a mitgedrehte connection approach 11c is behind the plane.

13 shows the adjustment of the 11 and 12 in a non-use position from the side and slightly diagonally from above. The mainstay 4 is against the longitudinal spar 7a worked.

14a shows a crossbar 5a an embodiment of the invention with openings 6 through which end sections 9a of dry rods 9 are stuck, in plan view. In 14 stand the dry rods 9 in suggestion of a convolution at the second angle w2 to the crossbar 5a ,

14b shows a section along the line 14b 14a through the crossbar 5a , You can see that the dry rod 9 through the opening 6 pushed through and in its end section 9a is bent over, that is from a longitudinal axis of the opening 6 deviates from what's being pulled out of the opening 6 prevented. This is the dry rod 9 insoluble with the crossbar 5a connected (but he would optionally also at the same time using tools interchangeable). At the same time its end section 9a however in the opening 6 to be turned around.

In order to achieve these functions, however, according to the invention it does not require complete execution of the drying rod 9 through the entire cross section of the transverse spar 5a , It is enough, the end section 9a to introduce in the cross-section and to keep him in it. The latter can be done by an Anklipp lock, the postponement of an element in the interaction of tongue and groove elements, by Simmerrings or strips, nuts and the like more, which, for example, in an interior of the cross member 5a or on a bottom (in from the top of the opening 6 inserted end section 9a , otherwise at the top) of the crossbar 5a and there with the end section 9a come into contact to hold this positive and / or non-positive. The end section 9a For this purpose, for example, carry a thread or a groove.

Between end section 9a and opening 6 a bearing or a receptacle may be provided. It can be in the form of a sleeve. It may take the form of a locking sleeve in which the end portion 9a can snap into place and which optionally in turn in the opening 6 locks.

15a shows sections of the drying rack 1 in an embodiment according to the invention thereof in a maximally deployed position. The angle α is 90 ° and corresponds here to the first angle w1 ,

The drying rods 9 are by means of a perforated strip 51 indirectly with the crossbar 5a connected. The perforated strip 51 is optional in a middle area of the crossbar 5a connected to this (to recognize in a cross section, not shown); the dry rods 9 As a result, they are not optionally equipped with a (in cross section) upper end of the crossbar 5a above.

15b, c each show a joint device 11 of the dry stand 1 of the 15a in a maximum folded position. Neither the angle α still the second angle w2 here are 90 °.

16a to 16f show a joint device 11 of the dry stand 1 of the 15a-c in sectional views.

To recognize are an upper rotary section 111 the joint device 11 , which is optional with the connection approach 11a can be connected, a lower rotary section 111b the joint device 11 which may be optionally connected to the connection lug 11b, and a folding portion 111c the joint device 11 , which may be optionally connected to the connection lug 11c.

In the embodiment of the 16a to 16f is upper rotary section 111 relatively rotatable to the lower rotary section 111b connected to the latter, in particular detachable. The folding section 111c is, preferably releasably, relatively hinged to the lower rotary section 111b releasably connected to the latter.

Upper rotary section 111 and lower rotary section 111b can be locked together by means of locking elements.

17 shows sections of the drying rack 1 of the 15 and 16 in a folded position, ie the non-use position. The legs 4 optionally have plastic feet 57 on.

18 shows in a section of the cross member 5a a further embodiment of the invention. The crossbar 5a is connected to a series of, optionally identical, dry rods, of which only one dry rod is an example 9 is shown.

The dry rod 9 carries at the end shown here a sleeve 61 , Optionally, it also carries such a sleeve at its opposite end, not shown here 61 ,

The sleeve 61 ends recognizable with a fork section, which in turn has two forks 61a and 61b having.

The crossbar 5a has a bridge in its wall 63 on which two openings 65 and 67 separates each other. The openings may be stamped, lasered, drilled or the like. You can square, z. B. rectangular or square.

Each of the forks 61a and 61b engages through one of the openings 65 or 67 through into an interior of the crossbar 5a into it. The jetty 63 ensures a desired positioning of the dry bar 9 in a longitudinal direction of the transverse spar 5a ,

The height of the openings 65 and 67 ensures a desired positioning of the dry bar 9 in a circumferential direction of the cross spar 5a ,

The dry rod 9 Can by means of his fork section around the bridge 63 turn or pan around.

The dry rod 9 does not need to be fixed to one of the cross members in this embodiment. The fixed distance between the shown crossbar 5a and the cross member, not shown, in which the other end of the dry rod 9 on the in 18 shown or otherwise inserted, prevents the drying rod 9 from the openings 61a . 61b from slipping out.

The sleeve 61 can be made of a plastic, the crossbar 5a for example, from a coated steel. A contact of metal with metal is by means of the sleeve 61 thus advantageously prevented.

19 shows that in 18 Shown in reduction.

20 shows two legs 4-1 . 4-2 by means of a connector 41 are connected to a hinged H-shape. Would be the connector 41 set lower, so he could also be referred to as a bottom-side connecting portion, the H-shape would be more likely to be called U-shape.

The connector 41 is at each of its ends by means of a rotary joint 44 with each of its associated legs 4 connected. The axis of rotation of the rotary joint runs parallel to in 20 not shown axis of rotation of the adjusting device or the hinge device 11 between the in 20 also not shown longitudinal and transverse bars.

In 20 is the rotary joint 44 with two shots each 44a . 44b an end portion of the connector 41 which is one end of the connector 41 represent, shown.

21 shows that there are no two shots 44a . 44b requirement. A recording, z. B. the recording 44b , that's enough. It can in the recording 44b plugged end portion of the connector 41 be optionally secured against slipping out. These offer nuts, split pins, click connections and more.

Such recordings may be made of wood, metal or plastic, for example. The same is optional for the connector 41 ,

22 again shows two legs 4-1 . 4-2 by means of a connector 41 are connected. The rotary joints provided for this purpose 44 each include the foothold 4-1 . 4-2 or its cross-section or circumference or a portion thereof.

This embodiment of the invention is particularly suitable for round cross-section and preferably at right angles under the laundry carrier 3 standing legs 4-1 . 4-2 ,

23 shows sections of the dry stand according to the invention in yet another embodiment of the side.

Shown are isolated from other components, only one side member 7a , which by means of folding joints with a leg 4 connected is.

To recognize are in 23 three pods 71 . 72 , and 73 , You can go through the longitudinal spar 7a or by the foothold 4 each in a direction from outside to inside through the entire thickness of the longitudinal spar 7a or the supporting leg 4 rich, so in the 23 into or out of the drawing plane.

In 23 not to see that the sleeve 71 the longitudinal spar 7a with an angle 4a (please refer 24 ) or angle section (eg of metal, aluminum) connects, which part of the hinged joint between longitudinal spar 7a and foothold 4 is. Likewise, the sleeves connect 72 . 73 the angle 4a with the leg.

The hinged joint between the longitudinal spar 7a and foothold 4 is in 23 shown fully unfolded. 23 shows a position of the standing leg 4 to the side member 7a , which is taken in a state of use.

The number of sleeves is both what the longitudinal spar 7a as well as the foothold 4 is variable and not limited to the number shown here.

The sleeves are shown here by way of example. In their place, pens could be used.

24 shows the arrangement of 23 , The folding joint is a little folded. This is the in 23 unseen angles 4a partially visible.

It can be seen that behind the angle 4a an optional, second angle 4b is arranged. This differs neither structurally nor otherwise from the first angle in the example shown here 4a ,

It can be seen in 24 continue that for every angle 4a . 4b a slot in the longitudinal spar 7a is provided, in which the angles 4a . 4b when unfolding the leg 4 can be retracted.

The arrangement of the angles 4a . 4b are in the example of 24 such that in the unfolded state of the hinged joint as in 23 shown completely in longitudinal spar 7a on the one hand and support leg 4 on the other hand is added. They are thus no longer visible. In embodiments, in which spars and legs are made of wood, the wooden flair of the dry stand thus remains at least when the dry stand is maintained throughout, even if the angle 4a . 4b should be made of other material.

25 shows the components of the 23 and the 24 , Shown are they in a folded state. The mainstay 4 is z. B. parallel to the longitudinal spar 7a at. The view is slightly obliquely down against the longitudinal spar 7a directed.

25 shows the slots 75 and 77 of the longitudinal spar 7a into which the angles 4a respectively. 4b when unfolding the leg 4 be swung in, and in which they by means of sleeve 71 at one end of the angle 4a respectively. 4b are attached to this pivotally.

As 25 it can be seen, are the two angles 4a . 4b spaced apart at a distance, but arranged in parallel plane. The distance allows a stiffener, which counteracts a wobble in the right-left direction of the drying stand.

Between the slots is a magnet 79 provided, which could alternatively be provided elsewhere. He contacted in the unfolded state of the supporting leg 4 (please refer 23 ) a section of the supporting leg 4 , the z. B. between the angles 4a . 4b on the front side of the supporting leg 4 lies. This section may have a second magnet, not shown.

The magnet 79 holds the foothold 4 against a certain resistance in the unfolded position. To fold in the leg 4 against the side member 7a is thus a minimum resistance to come. This can be the magnet 79 the foothold 4 in the unfolded position, when the drying stand is raised, about to be offset, with the legs 4 briefly have no contact with the ground more.

26 shows the components of the 25 from the side, slightly oblique, so that too at the bottom of the longitudinal spar 7a provided magnet 79 can be seen.

27 shows the embodiment of the 23 to 26 with slightly folded leg 4 , It can be seen that the mainstay 4 (but not necessarily the angles 4a . 4b ) runs obliquely at its upper front end. The slope determines the inclination with which the leg 4 will stand on the ground. The slope serves as a stop of the supporting leg 4 from below against the longitudinal spar 7a and thus limits further unfolding of the supporting leg 4 ,

What about the 23 to 27 to the longitudinal spar 7a said can also be transferred to a cross member. The invention is not limited in this respect to a longitudinal spar.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

Drying rack; drying rack

3

clothes

4

mainstays

4a, 4b

Angle or angle section

4-1

left leg

4-2

right leg

41

bottom-side connecting portion

5a, 5b

Cross bars of the laundry carrier

6

openings

7a, 7b

Longitudinal struts of the laundry carrier

9

Clotheslines or drying rods

9a

end

11

Joint facilities; joint

11a, b, c

connecting lugs

12

pen

13

hinge means

15

lever

42

hinge

43

Got over

44

rotary joint

44a

admission

44b

admission

45

attack

47

Nose or projection

49

Locking device

51

perforated strip

53

Through opening

57

Plastic feet

61

shell

61a

forks

61b

forks

63

web

65

opening

67

opening

71

shell

72

shell

73

shell

75

slot

77

slot

79

magnet

93

end

111

rotating portion

111b

rotating portion

111c

tilting section

B

Width of the drying rack 1 in plan view

L

Length of the drying rack 1 in top or side view

α

Angle, angle, angle, angle

β

Angle between end portion and main portion of the dry rod

w1

first angle; first angle value

w2

second angle, second angle value

Claims (11)

Drying stand (1) for suspending laundry to be dried, wherein the drying stand (1) extends in a use state in a longitudinal direction and in a transverse direction, wherein the drying stand (1) comprises at least: a laundry support (3) with at least two transverse bars (5a , 5b) and / or at least two longitudinal beams (7a, 7b), and with a plurality of dry rods (9) or dry linen arranged between them, the dry rods (9) or dry linen in use preferably extending in the longitudinal direction of the drying rack (1); wherein optionally one or more of the drying bars (9) or the drying line in a use state preferably at a first angle (w1), approximately at right angles, to at least one of the transverse bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) run; and at least one or more legs (4) for the laundry carrier (3), characterized by at least one adjusting means, by means of which the position of at least one of the transverse bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal beams (7a, 7b), preferably in the main plane of extension of the laundry carrier (3), relative to the one or more drying rods (9) or dry linen, starting from the first angle (w1) is convertible to a second angle (w2), wherein the first angle (w1) from the second angle (w2) different; or by at least one adjusting device, by means of which the distance between the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) to each other and / or the angle (α) between transverse beams (5a, 5b) and longitudinal beams (7a, 7b), wherein the angle (α) preferably in one Main extension plane of the laundry carrier (3) is adjustable; or by hinge devices (11), wherein the transverse bars (5a, 5b) and the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) by means of the hinge means (11) articulated, preferably to a frame, are connected. Drying stand (1) after Claim 1 , wherein the legs (4), the frame and / or the transverse and longitudinal members (5a, 5b, 7a, 7b) comprise the adjusting device or are connected thereto. Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjusting device comprises or consists of one or more hinge devices (11), by means of which a respective transverse spar (5a, 5b) and a longitudinal spar (7a, 7b), or each transverse spar (5a, 5b) with two longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) are hinged together. Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjusting device is an articulated connection between at least one transverse spar (5a, 5b) and at least one longitudinal spar (7a, 7b) or comprises such. Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the legs (4) are arranged rotatable or rotatable on, or relative to, the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and / or the transverse bars (5a, 5b). Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the legs (4) are arranged non-rotatable or non-rotatable on, or relative to, the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and / or the transverse bars (5a, 5b). Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the drying rods (9) are articulated to the transverse bars (5a, 5b) or longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) are arranged. Using a drying stand (1), with the steps: - Providing a dry stand (1) having the features of at least one of the preceding claims in a use state; Folding the laundry carrier (3) by changing the distance of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) from one another and / or the angle (α) between transverse bars (5a, 5b) and longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and / or the first or second angle ( w1, w2) and / or actuation, bending or adjustment of the articulation device or articulation devices (11), in particular in the state of use. Using a drying stand (1) after Claim 8 , wherein the folding of the laundry carrier (3) takes place during this wash. Method for hanging and / or drying laundry, comprising the steps of: - providing a drying rack (1) with the characteristics of one of Claims 1 to 7 ; - Setting up the drying rack (1); - hanging one or more pieces of wet laundry on the drying rods (9) or dry linen of the drying rack (1); Folding of the drying stand (1) with suspended laundry by changing the position of at least one of the transverse bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry carrier (3), relative to the one or the a plurality of drying rods (9) or drying cloths, starting from the first angle (w1) with transfer to a second angle (w2), changing the distance of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) from one another and / or the angle (α) between transverse bars (5a, 5b) and longitudinal beams (7a, 7b); - Implementing the drying stand (1) by several meters and / or passing through a door, each with suspended laundry; and unfolding the drying stand (1) with the laundry suspended by altering the position of at least one of the transverse bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry carrier (3), relative to the one or more the plurality of dry rods (9) or dry linen starting from the second angle (w2) with transfer to the first angle (w1) or a third angle (w3), and / or again changing the distance of the longitudinal beams (7a, 7b) to each other and / or the angle (α) between transverse bars (5a, 5b) and longitudinal bars (7a, 7b). Method for hanging and / or drying laundry, comprising the steps of: - providing a drying rack (1) with the characteristics of one of Claims 1 to 7 ; - Setting up the drying rack (1); - hanging one or more pieces of wet laundry on the drying rods (9) or dry linen of the drying rack (1); Folding of the drying stand (1) with suspended laundry by changing the position of at least one of the transverse bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry carrier (3), relative to the one or the a plurality of drying rods (9) or dry linen starting from the first angle (w1) with conversion to a second angle (w2), changing the distance of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) to each other and / or the angle (α) between transverse bars (5a, 5b ) and longitudinal beams (7a, 7b); - Positioning of the drying stand (1) in the folded state.

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