DE102023112843A1 - Drying rack or clothes rack - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a drying rack (1) for hanging laundry to dry, with at least one laundry rack (3) with at least one frame with or consisting of transverse bars (5a, 5b) and longitudinal bars (7a, 7b); and legs (4) for the laundry rack (3), with at least one adjustment device, by means of which the distance between the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) can be adjusted or changed.

Description

The present invention relates to a drying or laundry rack according to the preamble of claim 1, a method according to the preamble of claim 8, a method with the features of claim 10 and a method with the features of claims 11, 12, 13 or 14.

Drying racks are used in practice to hang up damp laundry to dry. Drying racks are regularly used for this purpose, among other things. placed in the bathroom, on the terrace or balcony. If they have been set up to dry, the condition of use of the drying rack will be discussed below. When not in use, they can be folded up and stored in tight spaces. Since they require extremely little space when not in use, in which they are stored, they are particularly suitable for apartments with limited space.

It is the object of the present invention to provide another drying rack of this type, including a method for its use and a method for its production.

The object according to the invention can be achieved by a drying rack with the features of claim 1, and also by methods with the features of claims 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14.

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

In an optional first alternative or embodiment, the drying rack has an adjusting device by means of which the position of at least one of the cross bars or at least one of the longitudinal bars, preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry rack, relative to the one or more drying rods or drying lines starting from the first angle in can be transferred to a second angle, the first angle differing from the second angle.

In an optional second alternative or embodiment, the drying rack has an adjustment device, by means of which a distance or the distance between the longitudinal bars from one another and/or the angle between the cross bars and the longitudinal bars, the angle preferably lying in a main extension plane of the laundry rack, can be adjusted, changed or the Transverse and longitudinal bars arranged at an angle to one another can be moved relative to one another, in particular rotatable.

In an optional third alternative or embodiment, the drying stand has - preferably four - joint devices, whereby the cross bars and the longitudinal bars are connected in an articulated manner, in particular in a swivel joint, to form a frame by means of the joint devices.

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

The drying rack preferably has at least one laundry rack with at least two cross bars or cross members (herein referred to collectively as cross bars) and a plurality of drying rods or drying lines arranged between them, or consisting of these.

When in use, the drying rods or drying lines preferably run in the longitudinal direction of the drying rack.

In a state of use, one or more of the drying rods or drying lines preferably run at a first angle, such as a right angle (90°), to at least one of the crossbars.

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

The drying rack optionally has at least one adjustment device, by means of which the at least one crossbar, preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry rack, is relatively to the one or more drying bars or drying lines, starting from the first angle between the crossbar and drying bars or drying lines, can be transferred to a second angle between the crossbar and drying bars or drying lines. The first angle is different from the second angle. The second angle can be smaller than the first angle.

According to the invention, a drying rack with a laundry rack is also proposed, the laundry rack having or consisting of a frame with or consisting of two crossbars, a plurality of drying rods or drying lines arranged between them and additional longitudinal bars running between the crossbars.

The drying rack optionally has at least one adjustment device, by means of which the distance between the longitudinal bars and/or one or more angles between the transverse bars and the longitudinal bars can be adjusted, such angles preferably lying or being measured in a main extension plane of the laundry rack.

Although the adjusting device can, for example, be an adjusting mechanism or have an adjusting mechanism, can have or consist of several (partial) adjusting devices (e.g. four), or can have joints or joint bodies with several joint functions (e.g. four joints or joint bodies with one, two or more joint functions) can be embodied or can consist of or have these, for the sake of simplicity we always refer to the “adjustment device”.

According to the invention, a drying rack is further proposed which has at least: a laundry rack with at least: two cross bars, two longitudinal bars (together with the cross bars, or like the cross bars alone, also referred to herein as “spars”), a plurality of between the cross bars or drying rods or drying lines arranged between the longitudinal bars, four joint devices, the cross bars and the longitudinal bars being connected in an articulated manner, in particular in a swivel-joint manner, to a frame of the laundry rack by means of the joint devices. Optionally, the drying rack has at least one, two or more legs for the frame or the laundry rack.

The method according to the invention relates to using a drying rack. It includes providing a drying rack according to the invention, which is in a state of use or is brought into such a state.

The method further includes changing the distance between the longitudinal bars from one another, the angle between the transverse bars and the longitudinal bars and/or the first or second angle while maintaining the state of use, in particular or preferably with laundry hanging on the drying rack. This change is also referred to herein as “folding” or “unfolding”, without intending to be limited to this term.

In some embodiments, “folding” or “unfolding” is not to be confused with transferring the drying rack from its use state, in which it is used or can be used to hang up laundry, to the non-use state, in which it can be used without laundry carry is or can be put away, or vice versa, or with its folding. “Folding” or “unfolding” can mean changing the width of the drying rack when viewed from above. Both when folded and unfolded, the drying rack is used to dry laundry hanging on it or can be used for this purpose. Deviating from this understanding, in some embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack can also be converted into a non-use state by folding alone (i.e. without folding). This fold usually corresponds to the maximum fold that the drying rack allows. Foldable legs are preferably not provided in such embodiments.

The present invention further relates to hanging up and/or drying laundry and/or transporting or moving a drying rack when laundry is hung up, or using it for this purpose. The method for this includes providing a drying rack according to the invention; setting up the drying rack on a surface; optionally hanging one or more damp items of laundry on the drying rods or drying lines of the drying rack; folding the drying rack when the laundry is hung up by changing the position of at least one of the cross bars or at least one of the longitudinal bars, preferably in the main plane of extension of the laundry rack, relative to the one or more drying rods or drying lines, starting from the first angle and transferring the angle into a second angle , changing the distance between the longitudinal bars and/or the angle between the transverse bars and the longitudinal bars; moving the drying rack several meters when the laundry is hanging up; and unfolding the drying rack when the laundry is hung up by changing the position of at least one of the cross bars or at least one of the longitudinal bars, preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry rack, relative to the one or more drying rods or drying lines starting from the second angle, transferring the angle into the first angle or into a third angle, and / or changing again the distance between the longitudinal bars and / or the angle between the cross bars and longitudinal bars.

The present invention further relates to a manufacturing method.

Finally, the present invention relates to a method for hanging and/or drying laundry, or using it for this purpose, with the steps: providing a drying rack according to the invention; Setting up the drying rack; optionally hanging one or more damp items of laundry on the drying rods or drying lines of the drying rack; Folding the drying rack - especially when hanging laundry - by changing the position of at least one of the cross bars or at least one of the longitudinal bars, preferably in the main plane of extension of the laundry rack, relative to the one or more drying rods or drying lines, starting from the first angle and transferring it to a second angle , changing the distance between the longitudinal bars and/or the angle between the transverse bars and the longitudinal bars; Positioning, parking, setting down or setting up the drying rack when folded, e.g. B. in a room, hallway or the like.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of a drying rack for hanging up damp laundry to save space or for hanging up damp laundry, especially in a confined space. The method proposed for this purpose includes providing a drying rack according to the invention, which is or will be equipped with damp laundry, and which optionally - e.g. B. is folded to a level below its maximum unfolding state.

The present invention further relates to transporting or using the drying rack according to the invention for transporting damp laundry, especially in confined spaces. The use includes providing a drying rack according to the invention which is or will be equipped with damp laundry and which is optionally folded for transporting the laundry - for example to a dimension below its maximum unfolded state. The laundry is moved by transporting the drying rack.

The present invention further relates to converting a drying rack into a transport configuration in which wet laundry hung on the drying rack can be transported, preferably conveniently, or to using the drying rack for this purpose. The transfer optionally includes folding a drying rack according to the invention, which is or will be equipped with damp laundry, e.g. B. to a dimension or an angle below its maximum deployment state.

Exemplary embodiments according to the invention can have one or more of the features mentioned below in any combination, provided that one or the specific combination is not recognizable to the person skilled in the art as obviously technically impossible. The subjects of the subclaims also each indicate exemplary embodiments according to the invention.

In all statements made above and below, the use of the expression “may be” or “may have” etc. is to be understood as synonymous with “is preferably” or “preferably has” etc. and is intended to explain exemplary embodiments according to the invention.

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

Whenever “below” or “above” is mentioned here, the expert will, in case of doubt, understand this to mean information that relates to the drying rack set up for use, such as the one provided. Am 1 is shown. In case of doubt, a perpendicular or vertical is directed towards the center of the earth.

Whenever numerical words are mentioned herein, the person skilled in the art understands these as indicating a numerically lower limit. Unless this leads to a contradiction that is recognizable to the expert, the expert can therefore optionally always read “at least one” or “at least one” when stating “a” or “an”. This understanding is also included in the present invention, as is the interpretation or disclosure that a numeric word such as “a” can optionally or alternatively be understood as “exactly a”, wherever this is technically possible for a person 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 bars have the adjustment device or are each connected to it.

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 to one another in an articulated manner, in particular in a pivoting manner, for example to form a closed frame structure. Each cross member is preferably connected to two of these joints or is part of them. Preferably, each longitudinal beam is also connected to two of these joints.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the joints are not formed by the cross beams and/or longitudinal beams, but are independent devices which are each connected to a transverse and/or a longitudinal beam. The connection can be or include plugging, gluing, snapping, pinning, screwing or a combination thereof. With this design, greater freedom is possible with regard to material combinations between bars and joints, which can help save costs. Modularity can also be offered; Longitudinal beams, cross beams and possibly supporting legs of different lengths could be connected with one and the same joint to form a drying rack. Using the tools for producing just one joint shape, a whole family of drying racks of different sizes, widths and heights can be manufactured.

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

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal bars and the cross bars are connected to one another in an articulated manner, in particular in a swivel-jointed manner, to form a frame, which can be converted either into a rectangle or into a non-rectangular parallelogram, or between these two shapes, by means of the joints or joint devices can be.

By changing the distance or the angle between the longitudinal and transverse spar(s) or by converting the first angle into the second angle, which as stated above can be referred to herein as an example of folding or unfolding, can be used in some exemplary ways according to the invention Embodiments can only be understood as a change in shape or state of the laundry carrier and, if necessary, an additional rotation of the legs. This preferably does not mean transferring the drying rack from its use state to the non-use state. The latter would be done in order to be able to stow the drying rack, for example by folding the legs or by folding it altogether.

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

The latter can be advantageous in terms of production technology, since one end of the crossbar can be used directly to connect it to the support leg or the U-shape without impairing the pivotability of the longitudinal bar relative to the cross member. In addition, such an arrangement, in which the transverse beam and longitudinal beam are at least partially not in a common plane but one above the other, can allow a comparatively higher degree of foldability.

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

The latter can be particularly advantageous if the legs are present individually, i.e. preferably not connected to one another in a U-shape, and are arranged on the longitudinal bars by means of a hinge or folding joint. If the legs connected in this way to the longitudinal bars are folded against the longitudinal bars to put the drying rack away, the drying rack can also be folded to make it even smaller for putting away. However, folding is only possible to a limited extent when the legs are folded against the longitudinal bars if the legs and cross bars are on the same side of the cross bar (namely both under the cross bar). The cross beam and the supporting leg folded against the longitudinal beam interfere with each other each other when folding and thus prevent an even greater degree of folding. However, if the cross bars are above the longitudinal bars and the legs are below, this restriction does not apply when folding with the legs folded.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, in which preferably at least one transverse beam lies above or on at least one longitudinal beam connected to it (or above or on both longitudinal beams connected to it), but not below it or them, and in which the supporting legs preferably are present individually, i.e. preferably not connected to one another in a U-shape, and are connected to the longitudinal bars by means of a hinge or folding joint, the cross 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 cross bars. Preferably, the groove or grooves are designed on a side of the crossbar facing the opposite crossbar, e.g. B. towards an interior of the laundry rack. If only one groove is provided, it can preferably have the same length as the crossbar and run through it along its entire length.

In addition to the groove(s) described above, through openings, which e.g. B. for passing the drying lines through the crossbar, be provided in the crossbar. The through openings can begin in the depth of the groove (or at its bottom) and extend to the side surface of the cross member facing away from the groove (alternatively: longitudinal member). If the legs connected in this way to the longitudinal bars are folded against the longitudinal bars to put the drying rack away, the drying rack can also be folded to make it even smaller for putting away. Folding is not hindered by drying lines pressing against the crossbar. Rather, these can run lengthwise in the groove and can be accommodated in whole or in part.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, drying lines are guided through through openings which extend from a front or outside of the spar that has the through openings to the back or inside (facing the inside of the laundry rack or towards the laundry or the drying lines), e.g. B. (with a drying rack standing on a horizontal floor) horizontally or essentially horizontally.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the above-mentioned through openings extend from a front or outside of the bar to the bottom of at least one groove or at least one slot, which each adjoins the through opening in the direction of the inside of the laundry rack. The transition from the through opening to the groove or to the slot can lie on a straight line which leads through the axes of rotation about which the relevant spar can be rotated by means of the joint devices around adjacent spars that are pivotally connected to it.

The through openings can be bores or otherwise created openings that have a circular diameter or can be made with a tool with a circular cross section or a tool that creates a circular opening, such as a drill.

The above-discussed foldability of the drying rack may be further increased when the legs are folded against the longitudinal bars if no parts of the swivel joints between the transverse and longitudinal bars are arranged in the groove, i.e. if, for example. B. the axis of rotation does not lead through the groove, but preferably under the groove, e.g. B. on an underside of the crossbar, ends or is guided behind the groove or adjacent to it through the crossbar (or longitudinal bar).

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the support legs are connected to the longitudinal bars by means of joints with (in use or in a state of use) optionally horizontally extending axes of rotation (of hinge joints, folding joints, etc.). The longitudinal bars can have blind openings or through openings into which parts of these joints can retract when the legs are folded.

The longitudinal bars can have at least two bag openings or through openings, preferably in slot form, which run preferably parallel to one another, preferably parallel to a main longitudinal direction of the respective cross bar and/or perpendicular to a main extension plane of the laundry rack. These openings or slots can allow a comparatively stable or torsion-resistant articulation of the legs on the longitudinal beam. The latter can optionally advantageously give the drying rack greater rigidity in its transverse direction.

Such openings or slots can e.g. B. be provided in pairs, e.g. B. as a pair of such slots at one end region of the longitudinal spar and as another pair at the other end region of the longitudinal spar. A longitudinal spar can therefore z. B. four or have more such openings or slots. What is said here about longitudinal spars can apply alternatively or additionally to transverse spars.

These openings or slots can serve at least in sections to accommodate at least one angle or angle section. You can e.g. B. made of metal, aluminum, plastic or wood. They can represent a connection between the longitudinal beam and the supporting leg. They can be part of the folding joint between the longitudinal beam and the supporting leg.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse and/or longitudinal bars do not have plastic or are not made of plastic.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse and/or longitudinal bars do not have any cavities that are open at the bottom.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the angles or angle sections, which represent a connection between the longitudinal spar and the supporting leg or can be part of the folding joint between the longitudinal spar and the supporting leg, are not all of the same length or of the same dimensions. For example, B. those angle sections of one end of the laundry rack be longer in at least one section than those angles of the other end of the laundry rack. This can allow the legs of one end of the laundry rack to be folded over or onto those of the other end.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the angles or angle sections, which represent a connection between the longitudinal spar and the supporting leg or can be part of the folding joint between the longitudinal spar and the supporting leg, are not guided into slots or openings in the longitudinal spars, but lie on one or both sides of the longitudinal spars at. You can optionally lie flat against the longitudinal bars, i.e. on a continuous side surface, or alternatively in a recess in the side surface. The side surface to which the angle or angle sections are rotatably connected can therefore be flat or have at least one step or depression, in particular in a direction from one side surface to the opposite side surface.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs are not arranged so as to be positioned next to each other against the laundry rack or a respective spar, e.g. B. the longitudinal beam to be folded. They can be arranged to be folded one on top of the other against the laundry rack or rail.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs are not arranged to be foldable in a U-shape against the laundry rack or to be folded in a U-shape against the laundry rack for its storage.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the support legs are not arranged in such a way that, in the folded state, two support legs connected to a first end of the laundry rack come to rest on the same side of two support legs connected to the second end of the laundry rack. In such embodiments, e.g. B. the two legs of the left end of the laundry rack optionally between the two legs of the right end of the laundry rack, or optionally vice versa.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, a cross bar does not cover or overlap with a longitudinal bar connected to it, in particular not in a vertical direction (when the drying rack is set up). This in turn can contribute to increased modularity by allowing the use of one-fit-all hinge connections or joints.

By changing the distance or one of the angles mentioned herein, in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, in particular no folding of the entire drying rack into a linear configuration, e.g. B. with an angle of 0 ° or 180 ° between a transverse spar and a longitudinal spar, understood into or to a linear element or to a filiform element, preferably also not a fold for transferring to a non-use state for clearing away or stowing the drying rack. The drying rack according to the invention does not have such foldability or deformability in these exemplary embodiments, but it does in others.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, a linear configuration or a filiform element is understood to mean an embodiment in which the drying rack or the laundry frame can be folded in such a way that cross bars with longitudinal bars can come to rest parallel to one another. The cross bars and the longitudinal bars are connected to each other accordingly. Their angles to each other can be 0° or 180° in the linear configuration.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device or the joint device has when folding or Do not affect the height of the laundry rack or drying rack, the inclination of the legs relative to the floor or the laundry rack and/or the circumference of the laundry rack.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device or the joint device has no influence on the inclination of the laundry rack relative to the floor or on its height above the floor when folding or unfolding, in each case when the drying rack is standing.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, a use state corresponds to an “operable position” and a non-use state corresponds to an “inoperable position”.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or drying lines preferably run in the longitudinal direction (the direction of the larger direction) in a use state (e.g. an “operable position”) as well as in a non-use state (e.g. an “inoperable position”) Extension of the installed drying rack, in contrast to the transverse direction) of the drying rack. This advantageously makes it possible to hang up wrinkle-free items of laundry that require more space on a drying rack than between two longitudinal bars due to their distance.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or drying lines preferably run perpendicular to the crossbars when not in use.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, all or some of the drying rods or drying lines are non-elastic.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all drying rods or drying lines are of the same length, at least those of the laundry rack; Drying rods or drying lines of optional wings may differ from this or may not be mentioned here. This makes production easier and contributes to cost savings. In addition, spare or exchange drying rods must only be available in one length.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or drying lines are in the non-use state of the drying rack, i.e. when it is z. B. is folded, parallel to the longitudinal bars or to the cross bars, but preferably not to the longitudinal bars and cross bars at the same time.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or drying lines are always parallel to the longitudinal bars or to the cross bars, i.e. both in the use state and in the non-use state.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal spars do not have a recess, step, indentation or other device or provision for receiving the legs or wings (or sections thereof) or for inserting the legs or wings (or sections thereof) into or against the Longitudinal spars, especially not on a lower side (underside, i.e. on the side close to the ground) of the longitudinal spars. This makes it possible to use the drying rack easily and preferably using e.g. B. Standard profiles can be produced cheaply. Tools, such as injection molds, for providing the depressions, steps, etc. can advantageously be dispensed with.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack does not have a swivel base - with extendable foot pieces or without extendable foot pieces. In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the drying rack has at least one swivel base - with extendable foot pieces or without extendable foot pieces.

A swivel base can be a foot that is arranged on a bottom mounting guide rail, in particular rotatable or articulated to it.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the drying rack is not a scissor tumble dryer. In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the drying rack is a scissor tumble dryer.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack is not collapsible and/or foldable in bar form. In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the drying rack can be folded and/or folded in a rod shape or filiform.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack is collapsible and/or foldable in the form of a bar. Its longitudinal beams touch each other and come to rest parallel to each other. In some of these embodiments, the cross bars do not come to rest parallel to the longitudinal bars.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is not arranged on the cross member in a central region of the respective cross member (based on its length). In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the adjusting device is arranged on the cross member in a central region of the respective cross member (based on its length).

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack does not have a device for its continuous or stepped height adjustment. In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the drying rack has at least one device for its continuous or stepped height adjustment.

A device can thus be provided by means of which the inclination at which the legs stand under or towards the laundry rack can be limited to more than just one angle of inclination. The steeper the angle of inclination set by the device, the higher the laundry rack stands. The legs can be designed accordingly rounded or rounded in their foot area.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack does not have a longitudinally extending device (such as a longitudinal beam) which serves as a rail along which a support leg or a scissor section thereof slides for the purpose of height adjustment. In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, however, the drying rack has at least one such device.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, some or all of the supporting legs or the supporting legs connected to form a U-shape have - entirely or in sections - a round and/or a non-rectangular cross section.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, some or all of the cross members and/or the longitudinal members have at least two different cross sections, e.g. B. partly flat or otherwise non-round, partly z. B. round. In some embodiments, this applies only to the side members or the cross members, not to the side members and cross members.

In particular, some or all of the cross members and/or the longitudinal members may have the flatter or non-round cross section at their end portions, while the other cross section is present in a central portion of the affected beam.

In some embodiments, all adjustment devices of the clothes airer are identical to one another. There is preferably no left-hand form and a right-hand form of the adjustment device in these embodiments.

In some embodiments, the support leg is allowed to move to a limited extent in the longitudinal direction of the section of the support leg inserted into the adjustment device. A link guide in which a pin inserted or guided through the support leg or a section thereof can move can be provided.

In some embodiments, the ends of the longitudinal beams can be rotatably connected to the adjusting device, for example by means of a screw, a pin, or the like, around which the respective longitudinal beam can be pivoted or rotatable relative to the adjusting device.

In some embodiments, the adjusting device does not have two or more plastic parts that can be separated from one another in a non-destructive manner and/or are manufactured separately from one another.

In some embodiments, some or all of the cross members are each with a supporting leg to form a closed shape, e.g. B. connected to an O-shape.

In some embodiments, some or all of the cross members are directly or indirectly connected to a supporting leg in such a way that the supporting leg, which itself z. B. has a U-shape, is arranged pivotably or rotatably to the cross member. The mainstay can z. B. rotate about a pivot axis which corresponds to the longitudinal axis of the cross member or is parallel to it.

A rotation limiter can be provided which limits a rotation or a rotation angle in at least one direction of rotation, e.g. B. in the form of a stop.

In some embodiments, at least one of the cross members is connected to the associated support leg by means of a connecting device connected in such a way that the distance between the cross member and z. B. a bottom section of the support leg, which z. B. is parallel to the cross member and can be changed. The connecting connection can at the same time be designed to allow rotation of the support leg relative to the cross member.

In some embodiments, the drying rack does not have an adjustment device that allows both the laundry rack to be folded and the legs to be folded against the laundry rack.

In some embodiments, the drying rack does not have an adjustment device that includes or enables more than one joint function, or joint functions in more than one plane or with more than one degree of rotational freedom.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one or all of the supporting legs - or at least one or all of the supporting legs connected to form a U-shape - are each connected to the crossbars by means of one or more joint devices. The joint devices preferably allow a folding movement. They particularly preferably only allow a folding movement, but not a rotation of the supporting leg, e.g. B. relative to the respective crossbar.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one or all of the supporting legs - or at least one or all of the supporting legs connected to form a U-shape - are each connected to the cross bars in a non-articulated manner.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one or all of the legs are arranged such that they can be folded against the longitudinal bars or in the direction towards them.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, one or all of the joint devices are simultaneously precise or at least a swivel joint on the one hand and a hinge joint or folding joint on the other.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, one or all of the adjustment devices or joint devices are an elastic section, for example a rubber hose, or have the like.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, one, some or all of the supporting legs are arranged such that they can be folded relative to the cross bars and/or can be folded on the cross bars and/or can be folded against the longitudinal bars.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has the legs in addition to the laundry rack. The drying rack does not stand directly on the laundry rack, but rather on its legs. In some of these embodiments, the legs do not serve to hang up laundry and/or are not intended for this purpose.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, some or all of the legs have a U-shape or are connected in pairs to form a U-shape (e.g. only the two front legs or those articulated to one end face of the drying rack to form a first U-shape or else the two rear legs or those articulated on the opposite end of the drying rack form a second U-shape).

What is said herein about the U-shape of the legs can be transferred to a W-shape, an H-shape, an inverted U-shape or any other bracket shape in any exemplary embodiments according to the invention and also applies undiminished to such shapes. U-shapes are to be understood here purely as examples of bracket shapes. Where a “U-shape” is mentioned herein, what has been said can be transferred to any other bracket shape according to the invention.

In any embodiment of the invention, a bracket shape is to be understood as meaning a connection of two adjacent or opposite legs, e.g. B. a connection of two front, two rear, two left or two right legs. Both terms, i.e. “pillar” and “bow shape”, can be used interchangeably in any embodiments according to the invention.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the U-shape can be permanent in that no devices are provided for releasing individual or all supporting legs from the U-shape or for canceling the U-shape and/or for decoupling them from one another. This allows the legs and thus the drying rack to be advantageously made both more stable and less complex at the same time, among other things. as a detachable connection in the area of the legs may be unnecessary.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, some or all of the legs in one or every state of use of the drying rack are - preferably exclusively - at a right angle or at a substantially right angle to the installation surface on which the drying rack stands in the set-up state, and / or to main extension level of the laundry rack with the drying rack set up. This can make it possible to make do with just one joint shape for manufacturing, such as injection molding, the joints between the longitudinal and transverse bars, or with one less joint shape. Manufacturing a second or additional joint shape (e.g. a left and a right one) may be unnecessary here, which can contribute to savings.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, some or all of the legs in one or every state of use of the drying rack are not at a right angle or not at a substantially right angle to the installation surface on which the drying rack stands and/or to the main extension plane of the laundry rack. They optionally stand, preferably close to the ground, in a state of maximum unfolding of the drying rack (i.e. at an angle of 90° between the longitudinal beam and the cross beam or between the cross beam and the drying rod) further apart than the beams to which they are attached are spaced apart from one another. This configuration advantageously allows a folding mechanism of the legs, if one is provided, to be acted upon or loaded with force or weight against its folding direction, which results from the own weight of the drying rack and the hanging laundry. This advantageously reduces the risk of one of the legs collapsing unintentionally.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all or some of the legs are connected to the laundry rack, the crossbar(s) or the longitudinal bar(s) by means of the adjusting device, preferably exclusively by means of the adjusting device. This can be advantageous in terms of production technology, since the essential joint functions and connecting sections are relocated to the adjusting device and this may result in additional tools, e.g. B. for additional molded parts in addition to those required for the adjustment device 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 latching mechanism holds the legs and/or spars and/or optional wings in relation to other elements of the drying rack, the joint or the adjusting device in one (or in one of several) predetermined position(s), namely the latching position(s). In order to leave the locking position, a predetermined force must be applied and/or a movable element of the locking mechanism must be moved in a predetermined manner (for example to unlock), which protects against unintentional abandonment or leaving the locking position. In addition, the locking mechanism can advantageously provide tactile feedback as to whether the desired (locking) position has actually been achieved. A latching mechanism can be provided, for example, to hold the legs in an unfolded position and/or the laundry rack in a predetermined unfolding position or folding position.

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

The latching mechanism can have at least one magnet and at least one ferromagnetic component (alternatively: a ferromagnetic element; alternatively: a paramagnetic component; alternatively: a paramagnetic element).

If magnets (in any use) are intended, one, some or all of them can be inserted into the spar or support leg using a thread. In this way, the force with which they act on other elements can conceivably be adjustable using screws. For this purpose, the magnet can optionally have a thread shape and/or a slot for a screwdriver, a Phillips driver, an Allen key or the like. Alternatively, a cage for the magnet has a thread and/or an engagement for a tool.

The locking mechanism can be or include at least a cotter pin lock or another device which is releasably inserted by hand into a corresponding opening in order to ensure blocking of the movement in at least one direction, folding direction or direction of rotation.

The locking mechanism can be provided between the support leg and the crossbar or longitudinal bar.

The legs/U-shapes can also carry magnets, by means of which they can be attached to a longitudinal beam, another leg or another U-shape in a desired position, e.g. B. the unfolded position, can be held magnetically. Alternatively, it is not the support leg/U-shape that carries the magnet, but rather the longitudinal beam or the other support leg, which is to be connected by means of a magnetic effect. Alternatively, both sides carry support, i.e. a supporting leg/U-shape on the one hand and a longitudinal beam or additional supporting leg on the other on the other hand, at least one further interacting magnet or an interacting ferromagnetic component.

A ferromagnetic component can e.g. B. be or have a surface or a body.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one support leg/U-shape has a magnet or a ferromagnetic component on both a first side and a second side opposite the first side. Thus, e.g. B. a first leg in the folded state of the drying rack can be magnetically connected to the longitudinal spar or another spar by means of the magnet or the ferromagnetic component of the first side. By means of the magnet or the ferromagnetic component of the second side, a further supporting leg/U-shape can be magnetically connected to the first supporting leg. If necessary, all legs can be held on the laundry rack using magnetism. This makes it easier to put the drying rack away when it is not needed. The magnets, if necessary in conjunction with at least one ferromagnetic component, reversibly prevent the legs/U-shapes from being accidentally detached from the laundry rack.

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 in a predetermined position, the clamping position, in relation to other elements of the drying rack, the joint or the adjusting device. In order to leave the clamping position, a predetermined force must be applied, which protects against unintentional release of the clamping position. In addition, the clamping mechanism can advantageously provide tactile feedback as to whether the desired (clamping) position has actually been achieved. A clamping mechanism can be provided, for example, to hold the legs in a folded position and/or the laundry rack in a predetermined unfolding position or folding position.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is or comprises at least one plastic joint, which is composed of several, preferably three, plastic elements or has ones that can be rotated and/or rotated and/or folded relative to one another. The plastic elements are optionally held together using a locking mechanism, clip connection and/or using one or more pins or screws. Pins or screws can be metal. The plastic elements can be injection molded. Injection molding processes are available.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device has a plurality of connecting lugs, which are arranged to be rotatable and/or rotatable and/or foldable relative to one another. The connecting lugs can be in one piece or integral to the adjustment device, for example as part of a joint section. One of the connecting approaches is used, for example, to insert or connect a longitudinal beam into or with the adjusting device. Another of the connection approaches is used, for example, to insert or connect a crossbar into or with the adjusting device. Another connection approach is used, for example, to insert or connect the support leg into or with the adjusting device. In this way, all joint functions, by means of which cross bars, longitudinal bars and legs and possibly optional wings can be moved relative to one another, can be integrated into a common joint arrangement, here the adjustment device. In this way, the expense for tools, in particular casting or injection tools, can be advantageously kept low. The number of assembly steps can also be advantageously kept low.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the supporting legs do not have a crossed shape or are not connected to one another by means of one or more joints, in particular not front and rear supporting legs.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack does not have crossed legs, or it has legs that are not crossed.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal bars, the cross bars or the drying stand have no linear guide, preferably in particular no linear guide extending over the length of the longitudinal bars or the cross bars (or along them), preferably in particular none that is provided for the legs.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has exactly two cross bars and/or exactly two longitudinal bars. The drying can be unaffected by this which in each embodiment have at least one hinged wing with additional drying rods or drying lines. The drying rods or drying lines of the hinged wings can be attached at one end to one or more cross bars on one or more longitudinal bars of the laundry rack or to one or more side sections of the wings.

A hinged wing can have a U-shape, whereby the two side sections of the U-shape can in turn be connected in an articulated manner to the central section of the U-shape that connects them.

The middle section of the hinged wings is unnecessary; each wing can have side sections without a middle section and thus have a non-closed frame, which helps to save material and weight as well as manufacturing effort. However, if a middle section is present, this advantageously contributes to the stability of the hinged wing. In addition, a middle section, similar to the cross bars of some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, can optionally serve to articulate drying rods or drying lines. Since the drying rods or drying lines can then run in the longitudinal direction of the drying stand, this makes it possible to provide longer drying rods or drying lines than in a wing without a central section, since in the latter the drying rods or drying lines have to be guided from side section to side section. Their distance (i.e. from side section to side section) is disadvantageously essentially limited to the length of the cross bars or the drying rack. Furthermore, the drying rods or drying lines of the foldable, optional wing(s), if they run in the longitudinal direction, can optionally come to rest between the drying rods or drying lines when the wings are not unfolded, which extend from crossbar to crossbar. On the other hand, it is optionally possible, particularly with a suitable arrangement of the drying rods or drying lines, which are connected to the cross beams, based on the cross beams on the one hand and the drying rods or drying lines, which are connected to the middle section, to adjust the distance between adjacent drying rods or when the wings are not unfolded To reduce drying lines by placing a larger number of drying rods or drying lines between e.g. B. is located on the longitudinal bars. More laundry can be hung between the longitudinal bars, with the drying rack taking up little space overall, especially in terms of its length. However, if the wings are opened, less laundry can be hung between the longitudinal bars, but the distance between the drying rods or drying lines is larger, which can benefit drying.

The side sections of each hinged wing can be attached to the longitudinal bars in a hinged manner, but preferably not in an articulated manner. The side sections are preferably attached to the longitudinal bars in such a way that they continue to represent an extension of the longitudinal bars even after folding or unfolding, and in any case an angle between the side sections and the longitudinal bars does not change when viewed from above on the drying rack.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has a laundry rack, but not a plurality of laundry racks.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal and/or transverse bars do not delimit the drying rack and/or the laundry rack at its outer edge, but are arranged further to a central section thereof in at least one spatial direction.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack has a width of at least 70 cm, 80 cm or 90 cm.

The individual drying rods can, for example, be spaced between 4 cm and 10 cm, preferably between 5 cm and 7 cm, from one another.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack has a length of at least 110 cm, 120 cm, 130 cm or 140 cm.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack has a total length of its drying rods or clotheslines of at least 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 or 20 m. In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, this value refers to the drying rods or Clothesline of the laundry rack without optional additional wings.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has one or more (e.g. two or four) rollers. These can be provided or arranged on a bottom section of one or more legs or U-shapes. You can allow the drying rack to rest on them using one or more legs. You can ahead be seen to move the drying rack in a rolling manner, for example by pushing it in front of you or pulling it behind you. If the drying rack has e.g. B. if one or more rollers are only at one end of this (e.g. on the rear legs or the rear U-shape), its front end can be raised; The drying rack can now be moved in a rolling manner. One or more wheels can advantageously allow him to move effortlessly through a narrow doorway without having to walk next to him. You can go ahead of it or go after it. The roles allow this advantageously. In addition, the user carries less weight when moving the drying rack if it can partially rest on one or more wheels.

Rollers, if provided, may be arranged to stand in only one fixed position relative to the rest of the drying rack or to the support leg connected to the rollers. However, rollers can also be provided in order to move from a rolling position in which the drying rack or the support leg rests on the roller or rollers to a non-rolling position in which the drying rack or the support leg connected to the rollers has contact with the installation base. and (at least also) differently than using the roles.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device has, or consists of, one or more (e.g. four) joint devices or one or more through openings and pins or screws with or without nuts or sleeve nuts, by means of which a cross member and a longitudinal member are connected to each other articulated or pivotable relative to one another, in particular around a common axis of rotation and/or, in the case of the drying rack, which runs vertically in the position of use.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the joint devices are swivel joints, ball joints, hinge joints, saddle joints or any combinations thereof. A preferred combination includes a swivel joint and a hinge joint or folding joint, as referred to 10 until 13 is further elaborated.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is a telescoping device, which enables the cross bars to be telescopic, or the adjusting device comprises at least one such telescoping device. In other embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is not a telecopying device or does not have one.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the supporting 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 supporting leg is connected to the longitudinal spar) are rotatable and/or rotatable, indirectly or directly, arranged on the longitudinal spars. In particular, they can be arranged on the longitudinal bars so that they can be rotated and/or rotated relative to them. This does not affect the optional further embodiment, according to which the legs are arranged on the longitudinal bars so that they can be folded relative to the longitudinal bars or against the longitudinal bars. The folding mechanism can be provided additionally. What was said above about rotation, rotation and foldability can alternatively or additionally apply to a connection of the legs with the cross beams.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs are z. B. about a longitudinal axis thereof or about an axis which (preferably completely, partially or substantially) optionally runs perpendicular to the floor on which the drying rack is placed, or z. B. arranged in a height direction, rotatable or rotatable on transverse or longitudinal bars.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, some or all of the supporting legs are arranged on the cross members in a non-rotatable or non-rotatable manner relative to the cross bars, preferably directly or indirectly. This advantageously allows one or more hinges or joints to be saved, in particular for rotatability (a rotation here means, for example, rotation about one's own longitudinal axis or about a main axis of inertia). This does not affect the optional design, according to which the legs - e.g. B. relative to the cross bars - are arranged foldably on the cross bars. The folding mechanism can be provided additionally. It can optionally have at least one hinge or folding axis parallel to the longitudinal axis or main axis of inertia of the cross member in question.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, “rotatable” or rotatability can mean - without limitation - a rotation about one's own longitudinal axis or about a main axis of inertia of the rotatable component or about a perpendicular to the installation surface of the drying rack, regardless of which joint of the drying rack is referred to. In such embodiments, “non-rotatable” means that rotatability in the above sense is not possible.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, “rotatable” can be understood to mean a rotation or pivoting about its own transverse axis or about an axis perpendicular to the main axis of inertia of the rotatable component, regardless of which joint of the drying rack is referred to. In such embodiments, “non-rotatable” 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 “articulated,” and vice versa. This exchange is also optionally included in the present invention.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the term “non-rotatable” or “non-rotatable” may be replaced by “non-articulating,” and vice versa. This exchange is also optionally included in the present invention.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, each supporting leg (including, for example, a front or a rear supporting leg or a connection of two supporting legs to a common front supporting leg or to a rear supporting leg, see for example one of the two supporting legs 4). 1 , to be understood) or any U-shape connected to only one transverse beam or one longitudinal beam, but not to more than one. The connection can be made by means of a folding mechanism or can include one.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, two or two supporting legs are connected by means of a connector or bottom-side connecting section to form a U-shape, which in turn is connected to two longitudinal bars. One or both of the legs are optionally connected, preferably in an articulated manner, to the connector or the bottom-side connecting section. The articulated connection preferably allows a rotational movement or other articulation movement (e.g. hinge or pivoting movement) of the connector or the bottom-side connecting section relative to one or to each of the supporting legs connected to it or connected by it, or vice versa. The articulated connection, in particular with each of these legs, is preferably a permanent and/or non-detachable connection. The articulated connection can be detachable. It can be solvable as far as one leg is concerned and non-solvable as far as the other leg is concerned.

“Non-solvable” can be understood here as “not solvable without the use of tools” or alternatively as “not solvable without being destructive”.

Some or each of the articulated connections between the connector or the bottom-side connecting section on the one hand and each of the legs connected to it on the other hand has an axis of rotation in some exemplary embodiments. The axis of rotation optionally runs parallel to the longitudinal axis of the supporting leg or is identical to the longitudinal axis of the supporting leg. The axis of rotation optionally runs perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the supporting leg.

Some or each of the articulated connections between the connector or the bottom-side connecting section on the one hand and each of the supporting legs connected to it 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 device between the cross member and the longitudinal member. Alternatively, this axis of rotation is identical to the axis of rotation of the adjusting device or the joint device.

In some embodiments, the articulated connections mentioned above can optionally allow the drying rack to be folded with the legs connected - only or also - to the longitudinal bars and combined to form a U-shape. The connector or the bottom-side connecting section advantageously does not have to be detached from any of the legs for the purpose of folding. This saves the user a lot of effort if they want to fold the drying rack. In addition, detachable receptacles for a free end of a connector - which according to the invention is not detached from the support leg or cannot be detached - can advantageously be omitted in terms of design.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the supporting legs are arranged to be arranged in at least one section thereof, preferably directly or indirectly, on the cross bars (and preferably exclusively on the cross bars, but in any case preferably not on the longitudinal bars), preferably without relative to be rotatable or rotatable relative to the cross bars, for example when folding or unfolding. This can advantageously allow one or more hinges or joints, in particular for rotatability, to be included save. When folding the drying rack, the legs preferably remain under the cross bars without protruding; Alternatively, after folding, they stand - relative to the crossbars - in the same way as when unfolded. This does not affect the optional, supplementary design, according to which the legs are arranged on the cross bars or the longitudinal bars so that they can be folded relative to the cross bars and/or longitudinal bars and/or against the longitudinal bars. This makes it possible to bring the drying rack into its non-use state (i.e. to put the drying rack away), for which the legs are folded against the laundry rack in some exemplary embodiments. Such a folding mechanism is optional.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one - preferably bottom-side - connecting section of the legs or a U-shape is connected (directly or indirectly) to one or in relation to a crossbar and/or to the legs such that the connecting section and the crossbar are always parallel to stand by each other.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one - preferably bottom-side - connecting section of the supporting legs or a U-shape is directly or indirectly connected to a crossbar - or arranged in relation to a crossbar - in such a way that the connecting section and the crossbar are always moved in a positively guided manner, in particular when folding and/or unfolding the drying rack. The positive guidance can include a folding movement that is possible using an optional folding mechanism.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the supporting legs are arranged in at least one section thereof, preferably indirectly or directly, on the longitudinal bars (and preferably exclusively on the longitudinal bars, but in any case preferably not on the cross bars). They are arranged so that they are not movable, in particular not rotatable or rotatable, relative to the longitudinal bars, for example when folding or unfolding. This can also advantageously make it possible to save one or more hinges or joints. The drying stand can also be set up with greater ground contact than is the case in exemplary embodiments in which the cross bars are rigidly connected to the legs (or at most foldable, but not rotatable), since the longitudinal bars are longer than the cross bars. This design is particularly suitable for wider laundry racks.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs or a U-shape (or other bracket shape, see above) formed by the legs are each connected to only one longitudinal spar, but not to both longitudinal spars. This can also advantageously make it possible to save one or more hinges or joints.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the structures referred to herein as a U-shape or other bracket shape are each considered to be a supporting leg, such as a front or a rear supporting leg.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, “rotatable” or “rotatable” is not the same as “foldable”. “Rotatable” or “rotatable” in these exemplary embodiments may refer to a capability or arrangement with or in which the “rotatably” or “rotatably” arranged object can 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 which the “foldable” object can pivot about a pivot axis or a hinge axis.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, “rotatable” refers to the ability or arrangement of the component in question to be able to rotate or pivot about a transverse axis or about the transverse axis of its connection.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device or the joints that connect cross bars to longitudinal bars also have folding hinges or other joints, by means of which legs can be folded against bars or against the laundry rack, preferably against the longitudinal bars. The adjustment device, e.g. B. the joints, can include the folding hinges and / or the other joints, for example in a common, although optionally multi-part, injection molded component or injection molded device. This configuration advantageously allows the use of continuous legs, which do not have to be interrupted between the spar and the floor for folding hinges or other joints. This enables greater strength of the legs under otherwise unchanged conditions such as geometry,

Material thickness, material, etc. In addition, this can advantageously include an assembly step and/or a manufacturing tool (e.g. another injection mold for the folding mechanism for folding away the legs, see example 13 ) can be saved.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the locking device is a handle or comprises at least one such.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the locking device is a magnet, a screw or a nut, possibly supplemented by a handpiece, or includes at least one such.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the locking device is part of the joint or the adjusting device.

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

This can make operation easier: In one embodiment, the user touches the longitudinal bars in the area of the handle or handles, actuates them in a similar way to how a handbrake is actuated on the handlebars of a bicycle (i.e. by applying pressure) or releases the locking device Lifting the drying rack by the handle (i.e. by exerting tension), lifts the drying rack, folds it to the desired extent, can then release the handle(s) again, whereupon the frame, in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, assumes a solid shape again and becomes rigid , which makes moving the drying rack easier.

The handle(s) can be arranged in such a way that they are provided in a predetermined folded state in a central region or a center (based on the longitudinal direction) of the laundry rack. This means that the drying rack can be easily moved as it is well balanced when it is grasped by the handles and lifted.

The locking device is - or comprises - in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention a fit, a clamping device, a clamping mechanism, a pairing of surfaces rubbing against one another or a clamping section, which prevents the drying rack from unintentionally folding or unfolding, since a predeterminable minimum force must be overcome in order to to initiate the folding or unfolding process. This embodiment may preferably eliminate the need for additional devices such as nuts, levers, etc.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the locking device is designed to enable stepless folding or unfolding, folding or unfolding over a structurally predetermined or conditional angular range (or within such an angular range) between the longitudinal beam and the cross beam or between the cross beam and the drying rod (each, for example, between 25° and 155°, but preferably includes several different angles, for example in a range of at least 10° or 15°), to enable and/or optionally prevent.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the locking device is designed in such a way that, depending on whether the drying rack is raised (its legs do not touch the floor) or rests on its legs, different torques must be applied in order to move the drying rack from a specific folded state to convert it into another concrete folding state or to fold one and the same angular range or difference (approximately starting from 90° between a longitudinal and a transverse spar to 60° between the two). The torque that is to be applied when the drying rack is standing can, for example, be at least 30 or at least 50% higher (preferably at least 100% higher, most preferably at least 200% higher) than that which is to be applied when the drying rack is raised in order to move from a folded state to to reach others. In this way it is advantageously achieved that the drying rack that is raised for folding is easier to fold than when it is standing on its legs. This in turn advantageously ensures that, on the one hand, the drying rack can be folded with the lower torque without any significant effort, if this is desired. At the same time, the drying rack can withstand a higher torque when resting on its legs; It can therefore be set up unfolded or incompletely folded without it unintentionally folding (further). This advantageously increases its stability in use and its safety in use.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the locking device is not an element that releasably connects two legs to one another, for example in the form of a strut that can be detached at least on one side, with which positive and/or frictional connection can be established between two legs.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device is designed to offer resistance to folding or unfolding at least in some angular ranges. This makes it advantageous to prevent unwanted folding. An optional resistance is achieved if the adjusting device is designed in such a way that for folding or unfolding z. B. a torque of at least 1 Nm is required, preferably at least 2 Nm, particularly preferably at least 3, 4 or 5 Nm.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has at least one stop, a wedge element, a clamping section or the like. This is designed and/or arranged to ensure a predetermined minimum distance between the longitudinal bars or a predetermined minimum angle or maximum angle between a longitudinal bar and a cross bar and/or a minimum distance between two drying bars when folding the drying rack.

This can advantageously ensure that the user cannot squeeze their fingers between the longitudinal and transverse bars when “folding”. Furthermore, when folding, the drying rods can be protected from being arranged unintentionally close to one another and with possibly too little space between them. This can prevent lateral loads, which, among other things, This can occur due to laundry touching each other when folding, which can damage the drying rods or their articulated arrangement on the bars, especially cross bars.

Crushing or damage could occur in particular if adjacent and articulated longitudinal and transverse bars are at an angle of 0° (or in an angle range between 0° to 10° or 0° to 15° or 0° to 20°). °) or can be placed parallel to each other. This is advantageously prevented in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, e.g. B. by means of the aforementioned stop, wedge element, clamping section or another suitable device or the arrangement of the longitudinal and transverse bars to one another. Preferably, the aforementioned structural measures can be used to fold adjacent longitudinal and transverse bars while assuming an angle of 0° (or in an angular range of 0° to 10°, 0° to 15° or 0° to 20°) and/or can be prevented or excluded by adopting an angle of 180° (or in an angle range of 165° to 180° or of 170° to 180°). Preferably, the above-mentioned structural measures can be used to prevent longitudinal beams from resting on transverse beams along their longitudinal directions or longitudinal sides, in particular parallel resting.

The folding and/or unfolding can be done in the state of use, i.e. with the laundry hanging up or with a drying rack prepared or set up for this purpose.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the state of use is, for example, that in which the support leg or legs are not folded against the laundry rack or the longitudinal bars, the support leg or legs are folded out and / or the drying rack is on its legs, in particular on its legs in U-shape, standing on a surface.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the state of use is, for example, that in which the laundry rack or drying rack carries laundry for drying or is set up prepared for this purpose.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack assumes an “operable position” when in use and an “inoperable position” when not in use.

Where “the” use state of the drying rack is mentioned here, according to the invention “one” of its usage states is alternatively included, since the drying stand can have several usage states, which can be, for example: B. distinguish from each other by the angle between the cross and longitudinal bars or cross bars and drying rods; any angle that the drying rack or laundry rack has between transverse and longitudinal spar or cross spar and drying rods can be understood herein as a description of a more or less folded state of use of an exemplary embodiment according to the invention.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack is designed to be able to be folded even when the legs are connected to ironing, for example in U-shapes, or are designed as such, preferably even if they remain in the ironing shape or specifically in the U-shape . This configuration advantageously enables a high level of stability of the drying rack even in a folded state due to the U-shape maintained in the folded state (especially when compared with individual legs that are not connected to each other to form a U-shape and therefore provide comparatively less stability).

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the frame or laundry rack of the drying rack is configured or designed to transition or be able to transition from a rectangular shape (in a top view) of the frame of the laundry rack into the shape (in a top view) of a non-rectangular parallelogram by means of the adjusting device . This can be understood herein as a “fold”.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the plurality of drying rods or drying lines, which are also referred to herein as laundry rods or clotheslines, run between a first crossbar and another, second crossbar. They are optionally not connected to the longitudinal beams or longitudinal spars (herein collectively referred to as longitudinal spars).

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or the drying lines are arranged in an articulated or flexible manner on the cross bars or longitudinal bars or are connected to them in a movable, angled or rotatable manner relative to them - directly or indirectly.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or the drying lines are connected directly to cross bars or to longitudinal bars. In other embodiments they are indirectly connected to cross bars or to longitudinal bars, e.g. B. via an element such as a sleeve, a latching element, an element made of plastic, a sheet metal and / or a plastic strip, which in turn is connected to the cross beam or longitudinal beam.

In some embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or drying lines are not directly connected to the bars to which they are hinged. For example, they don't touch these spars.

In some embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods are not directly connected to plastic bars. In some embodiments according to the invention, they are directly connected to non-plastic spars.

In some embodiments according to the invention, the bars to which the drying rods are articulated are made of plastic. In some of these embodiments the drying rods are indirect, e.g. B. by means of a sleeve or an insert, e.g. B. connected to the bars using plastic sleeves or inserts. Such inserts, in particular plastic inserts, which are provided between drying rods and bars and can connect both to one another, can advantageously be made of a material, e.g. B. plastic, which is better suited to be loaded by the drying rods rotating when folding than the plastic from which the bars in question are made. In this way, the spar to which the drying rods are articulated can be protected from unsuitable loading by the latter. In addition, the aforementioned sleeves or inserts can advantageously be provided in an interchangeable manner. Should damage or material failure occur due to the mechanical impact of the drying rod on the spar, the damage will affect the intermediate sleeve or insert, not the spar. In the event of damage or material failure due to the mechanical impact of the drying rod on the spar, it may therefore be sufficient to simply replace the comparatively small and inexpensive sleeve or the comparatively small insert. The comparatively large bar can remain on the drying rack as it is not damaged.

In some embodiments according to the invention, the above-mentioned sleeves or inserts can allow the drying rods to be connected to the bars without the use of tools. The sleeves can be connected to the drying rods in advance and z. B. can be connected to the latter by clamping, snapping or the like with the bars. In certain embodiments, no tools are advantageously required for this purpose.

The aforementioned sleeves or inserts can serve as a joint body or section in some embodiments according to the invention.

In some embodiments according to the invention, the ends of the drying rods guided in or through the spars connected to them are not compressed, screwed, thickened towards the end or processed in any other way or connected with a slip-out protection, which would counteract the drying rods accidentally slipping out of the spar. The work steps or materials required for this can advantageously be saved.

In some embodiments according to the invention, the ends of the drying rods guided in or through the spars connected to them are positively and/or non-positively limited from above and/or from below in a vertical direction, which counteracts the drying rods from accidentally slipping out of the spar. This can be done by limiting the ends of the drying rod connected to the bar upwards or downwards (depending on the one) by means of a stop to prevent it from slipping out. The stop can be provided in a form-fitting manner. Its provision can advantageously save one work step. Such a stop is preferably not part of the drying rod. Such a stop can preferably be part (e.g. a leg) of the spar, which, for. B. can have a U-shape as a cross section.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying bars or the drying lines are not connected to or by means of the top of the crossbars to the crossbars or the frame of the laundry rack, or do not protrude beyond an upper surface of the crossbars or the laundry rack (in the horizontal direction). This can advantageously prevent e.g. B. Laundry gets stuck on the upwardly protruding sections of the drying rods or lines or can get jammed when folding between the crossbar and the drying rod or line. This can prevent damage to the laundry, and possibly also to the drying rack. In addition, it can be advantageously prevented that the drying rods or lines, which bend downwards under load from laundry, touch the surface of the crossbar or the frame and slide along it with pressure when folding or unfolding the drying rack, which can lead to material removal. The latter is particularly undesirable if the crossbar and/or drying rod are coated or treated to prevent oxidation or the drying line to prevent moisture penetration and the protection (such as the coating or paint) can be lost due to the friction that occurs between the two affected components. Rust could be a possible consequence, which in turn is visually unsightly, can discolor the hanging laundry and lead to dissatisfaction on the part of the user.

What is said herein about drying lines or drying rods may refer exclusively to the drying lines or drying rods of the laundry rack, the optional wings, or both.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or the drying lines are connected to the crossbars on the side of the crossbars that is opposite that side of the crossbars that faces the longitudinal bars. For example, if a cross beam rests with its top against the underside of the longitudinal beam or faces it with its top side, the drying rods or drying lines are connected to the underside of the cross beams, or vice versa. This advantageously allows the cross beams and the longitudinal beams to be arranged closely together and to be guided closely together at the same time, without having to rely on the connecting elements with which the drying lines or drying rods are connected to the cross beams, e.g. B. when folding heavily, laterally acting forces are exerted by means of the longitudinal beam.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or the drying lines are each inserted into at least one slot (or a groove) or at least one opening of at least one transverse beam or longitudinal beam and/or end therein, possibly by means of z. B. sleeves or elements placed on the drying rods or drying lines or connected to them, into which the drying rods or drying lines engage forcefully and / or positively, or the like. This configuration advantageously allows the ends of the drying rods or drying lines and/or the connecting elements with which the drying lines or drying rods are connected to the cross bars or longitudinal bars to be arranged in the area of the slot and through the slot forming material of the cross bar or longitudinal bar - in one Top view of the drying rack - to cover or hide the fasteners in the slot. This arrangement means that they cannot be damaged by the longitudinal bars or cross bars during a relative movement between the longitudinal and transverse bars. In addition, no laundry gets stuck on them and they do not form any protrusions or protrusions that could cause injury.

The above-mentioned slot or openings can end or open into a side surface or on one side of the relevant spar.

The above-mentioned sleeves or elements, into which the drying rods or drying lines engage in a force-fitting and/or form-fitting manner, can be clipped or locked or jammed into the Bars, especially crossbars, may be provided. This saves the use of tools when connecting them to the spar. Such sleeves or elements can be designed to allow relative movement between a drying rod inserted with its end into the sleeve or element and the sleeve/element.

A sleeve solution can advantageously allow replacement and/or assembly by hand.

A sleeve can be a joint body or section.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, sections, preferably end sections, of the drying rods or drying lines are guided in, up to or through openings of longitudinal or transverse bars. The openings run (when the drying rack is in use) z. B. horizontally or vertically through the longitudinal or cross bars. The sections or end sections run z. B. through at least part of the cross section of the longitudinal or transverse beam containing the opening.

Horizontal openings or slots, which e.g. B. from the sides or side surfaces of the relevant transverse or longitudinal spar, allow force to be transmitted from the drying rod or drying line to the spar in a central area of the spar (based on a height of the spar). This advantageously allows the creation of only a comparatively low torque on the axis of rotation, which runs between the bars that are connected to one another in a swivel joint. This advantageously counteracts tilting in the area of the adjusting device, the joint device or the swivel joint.

The openings can be holes or punched holes that were created horizontally or with a horizontal portion of their course in the longitudinal or transverse bars.

The openings can be holes or punched outs that were created vertically or with a vertical portion of their course in the longitudinal or transverse bars.

The openings can be dimensioned - relative to the dimensions of the sections or end sections of the longitudinal or transverse bars inserted into them - in such a way that they allow a hinged, pivoting or rotating movement of the drying rods or drying lines relative to the longitudinal or transverse bars (i.e. larger be or offer game). The sections or end sections can be inserted into receptacles, which in turn are inserted into the openings and which take on a storage function. Such a receptacle preferably serves to prevent the section or end section from slipping out of the opening, to avoid or reduce noise development caused by direct contact between the drying rod and the spar, and/or wear or damage due to regular folding. and to prevent unfolding processes. The receptacle can be made of plastic or rubber or have such a material. You can have one, e.g. B. be forked sleeve.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rods or drying lines are arranged on the crossbars in such a way that when the drying rack or its laundry rack is folded or unfolded, they do not lose and/or gain tension or tension in their longitudinal direction, or not significantly. In this way, the drying rods and especially the drying lines do not sag when folded, which is why the laundry will not slip along them and towards a central area. In addition, unfolding does not allow any unacceptably high tension or unacceptably high tension to be exerted on the drying rods or drying lines. This protects you from any corresponding damage. Such a substantially unchanged tension or tension is achieved structurally in that, for example, both ends of the drying rods or the drying lines are each at the same distance from a first pivot point between a first cross member and a longitudinal beam and from a second pivot point between a second cross member and the longitudinal beam are connected to the two cross beams.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying bars or drying lines are arranged on the crossbars with play (in a longitudinal direction of the drying bars or drying lines). This can advantageously allow manufacturing with smaller tolerances without unwanted tensions or geometric overdeterminations occurring, especially when folding or unfolding.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack has one, two or more lines, each of which is at least twice as long as a longitudinal beam. Such long lines can be attached several times to one spar, e.g. B. crossbar, run to the opposite bar and back, e.g. B. in a zigzag course, in sections parallel to itself and / or meandering. Such lines can form several dry lines (which extend from one spar to the other). Each such line can optionally have its own tensioning device. In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack has exactly such a line. Optional wings or other sections of the drying rack can optionally have additional lines, which also optionally form more than one drying line.

The above-mentioned lines can be guided through several through openings, which are side by side through the bars that carry the drying lines, e.g. B. the cross bars. Such through openings can be drilled. They can each run horizontally (at least in sections), which simplifies their production. Alternatively, some openings (at least in sections) are provided horizontally, others are optionally not provided horizontally in the respective and/or in the opposite spar. Alternatively, none of these openings (at least in sections) through which the lines are guided are guided horizontally. Openings that are not horizontal or do not have such a section can contribute to the tension being easily maintained by increased friction or tilting of the line passed through.

Instead of the above-mentioned embodiment, or in addition to it, in some exemplary embodiments according to the invention it is provided to guide the lines over more than two hooks, each of which is connected to one of the opposite bars. Compared to this, however, the above-mentioned through openings allow material such as such hooks to be saved.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has a locking mechanism. This has a locking effect on the adjustment device. With its help, unwanted, accidental adjustment by means of the adjustment device and thus unwanted unfolding or folding of the laundry rack or drying rack can be advantageously prevented. The locking mechanism can be or have a simple mechanical linkage. He can at least have a locking screw, e.g. B. with a nut for preferably mutual screwing or clamping of parts that are articulated to one another, such as longitudinal and cross bars. The locking mechanism can be as mentioned above. correspond to the locking device.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the longitudinal bars are arranged to stand or lie parallel to one another in any folding state, or in a plurality of folding states or degrees.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the crossbars are arranged to stand or lie parallel to one another in any folding state, or in a plurality of folding states or degrees.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one longitudinal spar and/or at least one transverse spar is in one piece, continuous and/or preferably does not have a joint by means of which the longitudinal or cross spar would be divided into longitudinal spar sections or cross spar sections that can be moved relative to one another.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal bars are arranged in one plane, in such a way that they remain unchanged in this common plane during any folding processes, or in a variety of folding states or degrees, preferably in - on a horizontal ground (as installation surface) installed drying rack - a horizontal level.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the cross bars are arranged in one plane, in such a way that they remain unchanged in this common plane during any folding processes, or in a variety of folding states or degrees. This can optionally be the plane of the longitudinal bars mentioned in the previous paragraph, or a plane parallel to it.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal bars are arranged to close off the edge of the frame or the laundry rack.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, drying lines or clotheslines or drying rods are provided on only one level, not on several levels, in particular one on top of the other. However, the above-mentioned may also occur. Wings, if available, and/or individual drying rods, each of which connects two legs, joints or adjustment devices.

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

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, supporting legs have a connector running between them, which, provided that it runs in the area of the installation surface when the drying rack is in use, it is also referred to herein as the bottom-side connecting section. The connector or bottom-side connecting section can be a detachable or non-detachable part of a U-shape, into which supporting legs can be combined or which forms the supporting legs. The connector or bottom-side connecting section can advantageously contribute significantly to the stability of the drying rack during use.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the connectors or bottom-side connecting sections of the drying rack running between the legs are arranged to always run parallel to one another in every folded state and optionally even when the legs are folded in (i.e., for example, those of the front legs and those of the rear legs ).

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, connectors or bottom-side connecting sections of the drying stand are arranged between the legs in order to always be parallel - or at a predetermined and unchangeable orientation and / or unchangeable distance from at least one of the bars - in any folded state and optionally also when the legs are folded the cross beams or to the longitudinal beams.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one of the transverse or longitudinal bars, one of the supporting legs and/or one of the (e.g. bottom-side) connecting sections (between supporting legs or as part of a U-shape) have one or more support struts. These can be designed and designed to be foldable. They can be brought into contact with the floor and offer the drying rack additional stability, especially in its partially folded form. If they are foldable, they can be folded away when they are not needed and will not disturb anyone.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack and/or its frame have a circumference that remains unchanged regardless of the folded state of the drying rack. In these exemplary embodiments, the circumference of the laundry rack and/or its frame become neither shorter nor longer when folded or unfolded. However, a diameter or a width of the laundry rack or its frame can decrease or increase when folding or unfolding.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has at least one fastening device, by means of which it can be z. B. can be connected to the wall to prevent it from falling over. This means that the highly folded drying rack can be safely set up despite its small footprint, for example in a narrow hallway. The fastening device can be a clamp connector, a Velcro connector, a hook-and-eye connector or the like, which has its counterpart e.g. B. can be found connected to the wall.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack is folded or unfolded while the drying rack is standing, for example while it is carrying laundry on its drying rods or drying lines.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the folding of the laundry rack, with the legs folded out and/or while it is carrying laundry on drying rods or drying lines, is followed by unfolding with the laundry still arranged on the drying rods or drying lines.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack is folded or unfolded while it is standing on its legs.

In certain exemplary embodiments according to the invention, transferring the drying rack into the non-use position includes folding the legs or U-shapes against the longitudinal bars or the laundry rack, in particular in the unfolded or rectangular state of the laundry rack (with an angle between the transverse and longitudinal bars or a first angle between the cross bars and the drying bars or lines of, preferably exactly or approximately, 90°).

Clamping devices and/or latching devices can be provided in order to clamp the legs or U-shapes against the longitudinal bars or the particularly unfolded or rectangular laundry rack or to otherwise releasably hold them thereon (corresponds to a releasable fixing). This makes it easier to handle the drying rack when putting it away, as it is advantageous Support legs or U-shapes are temporarily fixed to the longitudinal bars or to the laundry rack and cannot unfold or open unintentionally. In addition, unwanted folding or unfolding may be prevented.

Any method according to the invention may include the fixing described above.

The longitudinal bars and/or cross bars and/or legs can be made of plastic, sheet metal, steel, tubular steel, aluminum, alloys, U-profiles, standard profiles, hollow profiles, each with or without coating, paint or plastic coating, or combinations thereof, completely or partially, manufactured.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the U-profiles extend into the joint devices or their connecting lugs. Like any other non-rotationally symmetrical cross section, this saves the need for anti-twist protection in the end area. This applies, for example, to cross beams and/or longitudinal beams.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the U-profiles have a shorter leg and a longer leg.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, angle profiles are provided instead of U-profiles. These can have legs of the same length or legs of different lengths.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal bars and/or the cross bars and/or the legs are made of profile material, for example round tubes, preferably made of steel or an alloy. This allows for particularly inexpensive production that does not require any special tools, such as injection molds. Joints or connectors, however, can optionally be made of plastic or have plastic.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the cross bars are made of plastic or have plastic; In these embodiments they are not made of sheet metal, steel or steel pipe, at least not essentially. Deviating from this, the longitudinal bars in these embodiments are made of sheet metal, steel or steel pipe, but not made of plastic (at least not essentially) or do not have any plastic. This combination of materials can advantageously make it possible, on the one hand, to produce inexpensive longitudinal beams and, on the other hand, to achieve a favorable overall solution in the area of the transverse beams. So you can go into the z. B. injection-molded cross bars sections or plastic elements of the adjustment device can be incorporated or integrated, which is why injection molds do not have to be manufactured specifically for the latter. An articulated connection of the drying rods to the cross bars can also be easily prepared in this way using a common injection mold. Welding, providing sheet metal with joint openings or creating such openings for the drying rods and other work steps as well as coating can advantageously be omitted.

The drying rods can be made of wire or hollow profiles, such as round profiles, sheet metal or plastic. They can be coated, in particular powder-coated, painted or coated. They may be made of aluminum, galvanized steel, alloy or stainless steel, or may contain these materials individually or in combination.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, one, several or all of the drying rods are made of metal or comprise metal.

The term “metal” herein may include alloys, as well as stainless steels, aluminum, galvanized steel.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the powder coatings used for powder coating have granular particles, which are optionally between 1 and 100 μm in size. Chemically, these are based on epoxy or polyester resins, for example. Alternatively, hybrid solutions are conceivable and include both epoxy and polyester resins as binders.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one drying rod, at least one longitudinal beam, at least one supporting leg and/or at least one cross beam are made of wood or have wood.

Wood used can be painted, oiled, coated, varnished or the like. This can advantageously prevent substances from the wood used, such as tannic acids, from escaping and contaminating the laundry that comes into contact with the wood. In addition, the wood can be protected by the treatment mentioned above.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one drying rod, at least one longitudinal beam, at least one supporting leg and/or at least one cross beam are made of or have a square profile.

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

The square profile is preferably present at least in the area of adjustment devices or joint connections between transverse and longitudinal bars.

Square profiles advantageously allow them to lie flat on top of each other, at least in comparison to profiles with a round cross-section. The more flat the transverse and longitudinal beams are on top of each other or the larger the contact surface or joint surface between them, the larger the mutual contact surface or support is, and the less likely the beams will tilt relative to one another when tension is exerted on one of them by means of the drying rods or drying lines both interconnected spars. The smaller the tilt, the weaker it can be, for example. B. the axis of rotation can be designed.

Another advantage of the square profile can be that the top or bottom of the square profile can already be used as an articulation surface. In particular (but not only) with wood-wood combinations of spars connected to one another in a swivel joint, a low-friction joint surface pairing can be achieved.

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 supporting leg or to at least one U-shape by means of a hinge joint, both the supporting leg or U-shape and the spar being made of wood or having wood Hinge joint, however, is not.

The drying lines can be covered with plastic or made of it. If drying lines are provided, this can save the need for joints, eyelets or the like at the ends of the drying lines. Dry lines can be bendable in themselves and therefore advantageously do not have to be connected to the bars using joints.

The drying rods, like the drying lines, can optionally have elastic sections. They can consist of elastic sections.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all drying rods or drying lines are of 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), optionally in any case all drying rods running in a common plane between the two opposite spars or drying lines. Sleeves or the like placed or attached to end sections of drying rods or drying lines can be added to the drying rod or drying line to determine the length of the drying rod or drying line.

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

In some embodiments according to the invention, the profiles of longitudinal bars, transverse bars and/or legs preferably have a diameter or a width of 5 mm to 50 mm. This value is most preferably between 5 mm and 20 mm for reasons of material costs and weight. A diameter or width of 15 mm to 50 mm also proves to be advantageous for easier touching.

The U-shaped legs can have plastic feet or strips that are attached to continuous steel profiles that are bent into a U-shape, for example glued, clipped or riveted. These plastic feet can protect high-quality floor coverings from being scratched by steel legs or other damage. According to the invention, this is also achieved when using suitable materials other than plastic, such as wood.

The legs or the (plastic) feet can be angled or slanted at the bottom in order to have level contact with the surface when the legs are folded out and are not at right angles or purely vertical. This also advantageously makes it more difficult for the supporting leg to fold in unintentionally.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal bars and/or transverse bars are designed to be rotationally symmetrical, at least in a basic shape, in a section or in a substantial portion thereof. In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, this does not also apply to the joints between the longitudinal and transverse bars. The symmetry makes it possible to use simple injection molding tools or known profile materials cost-effectively.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, joints between the longitudinal and cross bars are each at the same distance from the respective end or edge of the cross bars. This allows a comparatively narrow outer dimension of the laundry rack for a given inner dimension of the laundry rack.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack is manufactured symmetrically and/or the drying rack is foldable in both directions (e.g. starting from a rectangular shape of the laundry rack in plan view). This is advantageous because the drying rack can be used equally well by right-handed and left-handed people, regardless of which side you approach the drying rack from, i.e. H. can be folded on its left side or on its right side. In addition, there are regularly niches and corners in the room, on the balcony, etc., into which a half-folded drying rack only fits if, for example. B. is folded clockwise, but not counterclockwise. Drying racks that can be folded in both directions can therefore advantageously offer greater usability.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the cross bars have at least one sleeve that is pushed onto the cross bar or clipped thereon or otherwise fastened and has a closed or non-closed cross section. The sleeve can be made of a different material than the respective crossbar. The sleeve may have openings or bores and/or fasteners for hingedly attaching the drying rods or drying lines (preferably many or all of the drying rods or drying lines) thereto. Providing such a sleeve can simplify the attachment and interchangeability of the drying rods or drying lines. In particular, when using such a sleeve, it is advantageous not to reduce the stability of the cross bars for the purpose of attaching the drying rods or drying lines to them, for example through a hole. The above statements also apply to a longitudinal beam, which can also be provided with a sleeve.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the cross bars are not telescopic; in others they are telescopic.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the cross beams and/or the longitudinal beams are not foldable (or bendable), so they do not have a folding joint or hinge joint that connects adjacent sections of one and the same cross beam or longitudinal beam to one another in an articulated manner; in others the cross bars and/or the longitudinal bars are foldable.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the support legs have no joints or hinges, in particular on the bottom section or lower region or installation area of the support legs, no locks and/or no receptacles for the bottom-side connecting section. This advantageously simplifies production and the effort involved.

In other exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs have such joints or hinges, locks and/or receptacles, in particular in the bottom section of the legs.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has legs, but not a folding mechanism for folding the legs against the longitudinal or transverse bars. In these exemplary embodiments, if the drying rack or its laundry rack is to be moved into the non-use position for storage, it is advantageously folded to such an extent that its remaining, folded width allows it to be stored in a small space. With this configuration, folding mechanisms are advantageously eliminated, which helps save effort in production. In this particular embodiment, folding in its extreme form can exceptionally mean a transition to the non-use position, whereby with this folding, obviously, contrary to the above statements, no laundry will hang on the drying rods or drying lines.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 or more drying lines or drying bars, in particular in the laundry rack, between two longitudinal bars and / or between two cross bars.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the distance between the furthest corresponds to the outer one Edge of the laundry rack or a drying line or drying rod located towards a longitudinal beam on the one hand and the edge of the laundry rack or the longitudinal beam on the other hand the average distance at which the drying lines or drying rods are spaced apart from one another. This means that the edge can be used to save space, comparable to another drying rod/drying line, for hanging up damp laundry.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the distance between the drying line or drying rod located furthest towards the outer edge of the laundry rack or towards a longitudinal beam, on the one hand, and the edge of the laundry rack or the longitudinal beam, on the other hand, does not correspond to the average distance at which the drying lines or drying rods are spaced apart from one another. This means that the edge can also be used in a similar way to another drying rod/line. However, due to the different distance, it is advantageously possible to hang up larger laundry, such as a ski suit, to dry. Alternatively, with a smaller distance, particularly thin laundry can be advantageously hung up in a space-saving manner (the laundry rack can be made narrower), or the longitudinal bar or the edge of the laundry rack can advantageously be used to save space for additional or other functions, for example as a holder for a sock clamp strip.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, adjacent drying lines or drying rods are spaced apart from one another by more than just one distance. So can e.g. B. a first distance A can be provided between a first drying line and an adjacent second drying line. A second distance B, which is larger or smaller than A, can be provided between the second drying line and the third drying line, which is adjacent to it. Further distances C, D and/or others different from A and/or B can optionally also be provided. This means that the inside of the laundry rack can be optimally used for both thin laundry (socks and the like) as well as for thicker laundry (sweaters, sleeping bags and the like). Two, three or more different distances A, B, C, D, etc. can advantageously ensure this. What has been said here about drying lines also applies to drying rods.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal bars and the cross bars are arranged such that the main direction of extension of a longitudinal bar cannot come to rest parallel to the main direction of extension of a cross bar when the drying rack is folded. The adjusting device and/or a stop can be designed to ensure or prevent this. This configuration can prevent the fingers from being injured by pinching when folding.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the cross bars and the supporting legs are arranged in such a way that the main direction of extension of a cross bar cannot come to rest parallel to the main direction of extension of a supporting leg (this does not mean its bottom-side connecting section) when folding and/or folding the drying rack.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one plastic part is made of or has a colored (i.e. non-white) plastic. Brittle or aged plastics, the damage of which is clearly visible in the colored material, can therefore be detected early with the naked eye. The corresponding plastic component or possibly the entire drying rack can therefore be replaced in good time before it fails. The colored material can be green, red, yellow, blue, brown, orange, indigo, violet, or mixtures thereof.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one plastic part is made of or has a white plastic. White plastics can advantageously be manufactured particularly cost-effectively. They also show fewer signs of aging.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one plastic part is non-fiber reinforced, in particular non-glass fiber reinforced or non-carbon reinforced. Such plastics are cheap to manufacture, especially cheaper than e.g. B. glass fiber reinforced.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal bars and/or the cross bars and/or the supporting legs are secured by inserting them alone (advantageously saves work and material for the connection), (alone or in addition) by riveting or pinning (advantageously secures against falling out or twisting). , gluing (advantageously ensures at least against falling out with little material and labor expenditure), screwing (secures against falling out and can be removed without tools), welding or any combination of the aforementioned methods (can combine the advantages mentioned above) with the adjusting device, e.g. B. connected to the joints or joint bodies or their connecting approaches.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, ends of drying rods - or components placed thereon such as sleeves or the like - are inserted into an interior of a hollow profile of the longitudinal beam and / or cross beam and remain therein; So they are not led out again on the opposite side of the spar. This means that potentially sharp or otherwise disruptive or dangerous ends of the drying rods - or components placed thereon such as sleeves or the like - advantageously do not come into contact with the laundry or the user's fingers. An unintentional slipping of the ends from inside the hollow profile can be done easily by bending the ends and/or using any other means of securing.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all openings of a spar (transverse or longitudinal spar), into which one end of a drying rod is inserted, lie on a straight line (or the straight line runs through all those openings of the spar under consideration). In this way, the production of the openings can be advantageously simplified.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all openings of a spar (transverse or longitudinal spar), into which one end of a drying rod is inserted, lie on a straight line (or the straight line runs through all those openings of the spar under consideration). This straight line preferably also runs through the axes of rotation of the joints connected to or formed by the spar (e.g. the cross spar), by means of which this spar is articulated to adjacent spars (e.g. the longitudinal spars).

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, all axes of rotation of a spar (transverse or longitudinal spar), around which one end of a drying rod rotates during folding, lie on a straight line (or the straight line runs through all those axes of rotation of the spar under consideration). This straight line preferably also runs through the axes of rotation of the joints connected to or formed by the spar (e.g. the cross spar), by means of which this spar is articulated to adjacent spars (e.g. the longitudinal spars).

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. This can optionally apply in particular to openings into which ends of drying rods or lines are inserted.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack has a width of at least 60 cm, 70 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm, 100 cm or 110 cm, for example in a fully unfolded state.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the cross members each have a length of at least 60 cm, 70 cm, 80 cm, 90 cm, 100 cm or 110 cm.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the individual drying rods are spaced apart from one another by between 4 cm and 10 cm, particularly preferably between 5 cm and 7 cm.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the laundry rack when set up has a height of between 60-70 cm, between 70-80 cm, 90 to 100 cm, between 100 and 110 cm or between 110 and 120 cm (the latter height is advantageous for hanging of shirts, jackets and other long items of laundry), preferably between 80 and 110 cm above the installation surface or can be locked at this height using a height adjustment device.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse and/or the longitudinal bars and/or the supporting legs are made of round profile (e.g. round steel) or have a round profile. Such profiles offer high strength with comparatively low weight. They also fit comfortably in the hand, for example when moving the drying rack or when folding or unfolding. Finally, round profiles are available as mass-produced goods, e.g. B. as pipes, and therefore cheap. No injection molds or the like are required. This design also promotes the above-mentioned modularity.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse and/or the longitudinal bars and/or the supporting legs are made of a hollow profile (e.g. steel pipe) or have a hollow profile.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the transverse and/or longitudinal bars have a diameter between 0.4 mm and 1.5 mm. Diameters between 0.5 and 1.0 mm are particularly preferred.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs, the transverse and/or the longitudinal bars have a wall thickness between 0.4 mm and 2 mm. Wall thicknesses of less than 2 mm are particularly preferred, since the legs, the transverse and/or the longitudinal bars would otherwise be heavy and/or expensive.

Advantageously, the wall thickness of the longitudinal and/or transverse bars, which ideally or preferably consist of stainless steel, is between 0.4 mm and 1 mm, most preferably 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.7 mm or 0.8 mm .

In the context of the present invention, the preferred plastic is polypropylene or polyamide or has at least one of these plastics.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has a fastening device for its detachable fixing to a wall or a piece of furniture. This can e.g. B. have a clamping section, a hook section, a Velcro or Velcro section.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, a “fold” is also to be understood as a “partial fold,” in which the drying rack is or is not folded as far as the drying rack would allow.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the tensioning device is a cable tensioner, a cable tensioning set, a device with a thread, a cable clamp, a tension screw, a winch, a turnbuckle or the like, as well as combinations thereof.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the tensioning device is connected to the laundry rack. For example, it can be screwed into the laundry rack, especially if it is made of wood.

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

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the tensioning device has one or two hooks or eyes for connection to the drying line or line.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the tensioning device for tensioning one or more of the drying lines is not a knot.

The provision of a tensioning device can help reduce the requirement for precision when tightening the laundry carriers.

In addition, such a tensioning device can make it easier for the user to replace the at least one line.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, when an angle is mentioned herein, this can be understood as an angle measure, angle width, angle value or degree (“°”). Will e.g. For example, if the “first angle is transferred to the second angle”, this can be understood to mean that the angle between two components initially assumes a first value (e.g. 90°) and a second value by changing the position of the two components relative to one another value (e.g. 45°), as is the case when folding.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one of the cross bars is connected to legs or with a U-shape to form a closed frame structure - e.g. B. to a frame structure that is open or closed at the bottom.

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

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, at least one longitudinal beam is connected to the closed frame structure, e.g. B. pivotally articulated, for example by means of the adjustment or joint devices.

Optionally, additional components such as hinge joints for folding the legs or the U-shape can be located within the closed frame structure; They can therefore be involved in the design of the closed frame structure.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, at least one section the adjustment or joint devices are involved in the design of the closed frame structure. The sections involved preferably do not allow any rotational movement between the crossbar and the supporting leg(s) or U-shape. However, a folding movement may be optionally possible in some embodiments. A folding mechanism or at least one hinge joint for such a folding movement between the crossbar on the one hand and the supporting legs or U-shape on the other hand can optionally be provided or implemented by means of the at least one section of the adjustment or joint devices.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the supporting legs or the U-shape are designed in such a way that both supporting legs (individually, or as part of a U-shape), which are folded against one and the same longitudinal beam, come to rest next to each other, not on top of each other. This means that the drying rack can be advantageously folded to a smaller thickness than if the legs or U-shapes were folded on top of each other. In addition, in some embodiments according to the invention, the legs lying next to one another can prevent the laundry rack from unintentionally folding when not in use, since they lock each other in a plane parallel to the laundry rack.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the supporting legs or the U-shape are designed in such a way that both supporting legs (individually, or as part of a U-shape), which are folded against one and the same longitudinal beam, come to rest on top of each other, not next to each other. This means that the drying rack can be advantageously folded to a greater thickness than if the legs or U-shapes were folded next to each other. In certain embodiments, this may offer the advantage that the folded drying rack can be placed on the floor along its longitudinal bars due to its thickness, which results in the area of its longitudinal bars, against which both legs or U-shapes are folded. It can be stored standing on one of its longitudinal beams. Its thickness can serve as a sufficiently wide base for it to be able to stand freely without falling over. This means that it can be visually advantageously hidden behind furniture that is only half-height.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs of one end of the laundry rack are spaced closer together than the legs of the opposite end of the laundry rack. The same can apply to U-shaped legs: one U-shape can be narrower than the opposite one. This can advantageously allow e.g. B. one U-shape can be folded into the other, wider one, or that z. B. the legs of the left end of the drying rack can be folded in between the legs of the right end of the drying rack.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the adjusting device or at least one joint device has both at least one magnet and at least one further magnet or a ferromagnetic component. These are preferably arranged in contact with one another or touching one another. One magnet and the other magnet or any ferromagnetic component that may be present can result in an articulated connection or be part of it. This articulated connection can connect adjacent spars in an articulated manner.

In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, magnets can be bar magnets, in others they can be disk magnets. Mixtures are also possible.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the bars or the laundry rack have a preferably detachable attachment.

The - preferably detachable - attachment can z. B. the shape of the above. Have wings. This can be detachably inserted. Corresponding openings or through openings can, for. B. be provided in the longitudinal spar, preferably only in the longitudinal spar or only in longitudinal spars. The openings or through openings can be in a row along the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal beam and z. B. run parallel or not parallel to this.

The - preferably detachable - attachment can z. B. have hooks or other elements that can be used or are provided for hanging clothes hangers.

The attachment - which can only be detached preferably - can rise from the longitudinal beam or laundry rack at an angle to the latter. This means that it can reach a height at which z. B. Shirts can be hung up without touching the floor.

In some embodiments, the clothes dryer does not have a vertical stand provided with a lower stand, at least not a stand that is the only support leg for the laundry carrier.

In some embodiments, the drying rack does not include a collapsible, flat drying rack.

In some embodiments, the drying rack does not have a support arm that can be fixed in one or more horizontal positions and/or no folding frame that is arranged on both sides of the support arm, each of which holds a clothesline and can be folded towards the support arm.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer does not have two cross members that are pivotally connected to a common end of the support arm and carry clotheslines, and no longitudinal supports that connect the two cross members to each other, are each pivotally connected to the cross members and are parallel to the support arm.

In some embodiments, the clothes dryer only has two mutually parallel longitudinal beams, structures or bars (apart from drying rods or lines), not three or more.

In some embodiments, the clothes airer does not have a bearing body that is positively connected to the support arm and is provided with a pivot axis for the cross member for pivotally connecting the cross member and the support arm.

In some embodiments of the tumble dryer, the support arm is arranged between two longitudinal supports and parallel to them.

In some embodiments, the bearing body of the tumble dryer does not have a metal pin parallel to or to a folding axis.

In some embodiments of the clothes airer, there are no support strips provided on the mutually facing inner sides of the cross members in their longitudinal direction and provided with passage openings for the clothes line, which are slidably received in a conical longitudinal groove of the respective cross member.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer does not have a stand that can be removed from the laundry rack.

In some embodiments of the clothes airer, the base or legs are not telescopic.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer does not have a clamping lever, which is biased by at least one spring in a rest position in which its clamping edge protrudes inwards over the receiving sleeve and locks the receiving sleeve.

In some embodiments, the drying stand does not include a clamping lever, which can be pivoted against the force of the spring into a release position in which its clamping edge releases the interior of the receiving sleeve

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer does not include a clamping lever, which can be pivoted by the force of the spring from the release position into a working position in which its clamping edge rests on the outside of the lower end section of the stand and clamps it in the receiving sleeve.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer does not have a support profile.

In some embodiments, the clothes airer is not designed as a collapsible clothes dryer with an elongated support profile and a drying frame that accommodates a clothesline and can be folded towards the support profile, characterized in that feet that can be folded towards the support profile are provided on the two end sections of the support profile.

In certain embodiments, the support profile is the support arm.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer is not characterized in that a pair of feet which can be folded towards the support profile is provided at each end section of the support profile, the feet of which lie next to one another parallel to the support profile in the folded state and can be folded out at an angle away from the support profile.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer does not have consoles attached to both end sections of the support profile, to which the feet are pivotally attached.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer is not characterized in that the feet can be locked in the swung-out state on the console containing their pivot bearing.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer is not characterized in that in one console the pivot bearings for the feet are arranged immediately adjacent to the support profile, while the pivot bearings for the Feet on the other console are arranged away from the support profile at least by the thickness of the feet.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer has no consoles, each consisting of two console halves, each containing a pivot bearing for a foot.

In some embodiments, the tumble dryer is not characterized in that each console has a recess that widens away from the support profile to accommodate the lower ends of the feet articulated on the other console.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the feet are not always in the same position relative to the longitudinal bars when in use.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has exactly two longitudinal bars.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack has exactly two cross bars.

In some embodiments, all cross bars are always parallel to one another

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack comprises exactly four joints for the relative movement between cross bars and longitudinal bars.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the length of a crossbar determines the width of the laundry rack and/or the clothes dryer in the fully unfolded state.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack does not have a push button for the legs.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs (or sections thereof) of one end of the laundry rack are parallel to one another, i.e. do not converge.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs do not swing outwards when they are unfolded.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs cannot be folded individually, but the U-profiles can.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs do not attach to the laundry carrier in a central region of the laundry carrier (based on its transverse extent). In these embodiments, the legs preferably attach to the edge or in an edge region, in particular to both edges or edge regions, of the laundry rack or its cross members.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs have a distance of at least 10cm from each other.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, adjacent supporting legs, which are assigned to the same cross member, do not come closer at their ends when folding and/or folding.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack or its laundry rack has a single clothesline.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the clothes airer has exactly one drying frame that accommodates the clothes line.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the longitudinal axes of the legs have no intersection in the area of the laundry rack or lying above it.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the position of the support legs relative to the cross members is independent of the degree of folding.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the legs remain “wide” when folded in a front view.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack cannot be folded or folded in a rod shape.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack does not have a centrally arranged support profile, which is connected in particular to the legs and which runs in particular in the longitudinal direction.

In some exemplary embodiments according to the invention, the drying rack does not have any consoles into which both legs on one side of the drying rack retract together, or are connected to this, for example by means of pivot bearings.

In some embodiments, one or more longitudinal bars and/or one or more transverse bars are not exclusively straight.

In some embodiments, one or more longitudinal spar(s) and/or one or more transverse spar(s) are bent, curved and/or relative to its/their longitudinal axis (for example when viewed from above, e.g. when the drying rack is set up ready for use). angled.

In some embodiments, one or more longitudinal spar(s) and/or one or more transverse spar(s) have a non-closed profile (preferably over the entire length of the spar, over a substantial part of the length or over more than half of the length) . Such a profile can be a U-profile or another profile. Such a profile is open in particular on the side facing the drying rods or lines.

In some embodiments, a view of the drying rack or laundry rack from one or each side shows exactly two joints of the adjustment device.

In some embodiments, a view of the drying rack or laundry rack from above shows exactly four joints of the adjustment device.

In some embodiments, some or each support leg is connected to one and the same longitudinal or transverse beam by means of at least or exactly two independent fastening devices, e.g. B. with two, for example parallel, wings, angles or hinges.

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

It is obvious that the space required by the drying rack hung with laundry can be varied using the present invention. The drying rack only requires the space allocated to it by means of the adjustment device, at least as far as its width is concerned. It can therefore also be placed on a balcony that may be narrow, moved from one room to the next through narrow doors, etc.

The drying rack according to the invention can also be made comparatively excessively wide, and due to the adjustability of its width, it can still be moved through doors of the usual width, even when hung with laundry. To do this, it is simply folded as described herein and unfolded again after passing through the door.

A short-term, partial or complete folding of the laundry rack to achieve a small distance between the longitudinal bars, a small angle between two cross bars and the longitudinal bar connected to them and / or a small second angle, for example to move the drying rack from one room to another Adjacent room through a narrow connecting door between the two rooms, this advantageously does not result in the laundry slipping and having to be adjusted again after the drying rack has been unfolded again, increasing the angle or distance in question, because the drying rods or drying lines can always remain horizontal during the Drying rack is moved or carried. The laundry does not slip unintentionally along them, for example in the middle, as would be expected with sagging drying lines or with drying lines that are not held horizontally.

Further advantages can arise from the fact that the drying rack according to the invention is foldable: Due to its foldability, its width can be at least temporarily reduced to a dimension which allows it to be comfortably grasped on the two longitudinal bars with both hands for moving or transporting it . The height or arm length of the user of the drying rack does not matter. Even small people can grasp both longitudinal bars at the same time; It's up to you to make the width of the drying rack or its laundry rack suitable by folding it. This means that over-wide drying racks can also be used, which would be too wide to be moved comfortably in the room because the actual user cannot grasp the opposite bars: the excessive width can be reversibly reduced to an acceptable width by folding.

It is also advantageous that the drying rack according to the invention can be folded to save space even if it is not intended to be moved. This means it can be advantageously folded to a fraction of its width if it gets in the way. If it is folded, it is obviously much less disruptive, for example in a narrow hallway, bathroom, balcony, etc.

The above is also an advantage. Modularity, with which drying racks can be adapted to different door widths, desired lengths, stand heights, etc. and manufactured without additional tool costs.

Using magnets can eliminate the need for another type of attachment. In addition, magnetic solutions are wear-free, cost-effective and require comparatively little precision when installing. Magnets can also be accommodated in a small space. They can therefore also be provided in a less prominent place on the drying rack, where they are not or only slightly noticeable.

An advantage of the parallelogram into which the drying rack is foldable in some embodiments is that the fold is adjustable between the hands. The position of the user's two hands when folding alone determines how the laundry rack is folded. According to the invention, joints that play a role in folding but cannot necessarily be controlled with two hands when folding but can behave independently can be dispensed with.

It is obviously an advantage for the stability of the drying rack to stand over as large an installation surface as possible. The installation area is determined by the distance between the ends of the legs near the ground. This also applies to the distance between the ends of the legs near the floor in the transverse direction of the drying rack. It is ideal if the ends near the floor are positioned under an edge area of the laundry rack, as this means they contribute to a large installation area. At the same time, the ends near the floor should, if possible, not protrude outwards beyond the edge area of the laundry rack, otherwise they could act as a tripping hazard. In some embodiments according to the invention, this contradiction is solved with simple means: the ends of the legs near the ground can stand under an edge region of both the longitudinal and transverse bars. If the width of the drying rack is reduced by folding it, the ends near the floor are closer together, but they are still under the edge areas. So they are still as far apart as possible, but without offering any cause for tripping. When unfolded, they move outwards again as the width of the laundry rack increases.

• 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 von der Gegenseite betrachtet;
• 28 zeigt einen Holm, hier exemplarisch einen Querholm, eines Trockenständers einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform;
• 28a zeigt den Holm aus 28 in einem in 28 angedeuteten Schnitt in einer Draufsicht; und
• 29 zeigt einen Längsholm eines Trockenständers einer erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsform mit zwei gegen ihn klappbar an ihm befestigten Standbeinen von der Seite;
• 30 zeigt den erfindungsgemäßen Trockenständer mit einer Anbindung der Standbeine an den Längsholm auf die in den 23 bis 27 gezeigten Art von der Seite; und
• 31 zeigt zwei Winkel wie sie z. B. in 30 zu sehen sind, von der Seite.

The present invention is explained below by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which identical reference numbers designate the same or similar components. In the figures, some of which are very simplified, the following applies:

• 1 shows, purely as an example, a first embodiment of a drying rack 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 top view;
• 2a shows the drying rack of the 2 in a side view;
• 3 shows a crossbar of the drying rack of a second embodiment according to the invention from the front;
• 4 shows a section of a crossbar of a third embodiment according to the invention in plan view;
• 5a , 5b show an end section of a drying rod bent at the end from the side;
• 6 shows an adjusting device with a cross bar and a longitudinal bar of a drying rack according to the invention in an unfolded position;
• 7 shows the adjustment device 6 in a folded position from above;
• 8th shows the adjustment device 6 and 7 in a folded position diagonally from below;
• 9 shows the joint of the drying rack 6 until 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 cross bar and a longitudinal bar of a drying rack according to the invention of a further embodiment according to the invention in an unfolded position;
• 12 shows the adjustment device 11 in a folded position from above;
• 13 shows the adjustment device 11 and 12 in a non-use position from the side and slightly diagonally from above;
• 14a, b show a crossbar in an embodiment according to the invention, connected to drying rods;
• 15a shows sections of the drying rack in an embodiment of the invention in a maximally unfolded position;
• 15b, c show sections of the drying rack of the 15a in a maximally folded position;
• 16a-16f show a joint device of the drying rack 15a-c in sectional views;
• 17 shows sections of the drying rack of the 15 and 16 in the folded non-use position;
• 18 shows a detail of a crossbar of a further embodiment according to the invention, connected to a drying rod shown as an example;
• 19 shows that in 18 Shown in reduced size;
• 20 shows two sections of legs, with a connector hinged between them;
• 21 shows an alternative design 20 ;
• 22 shows another, alternative design 20 ;
• 23 shows sections of the drying rack according to the invention in yet another embodiment from the side;
• 24 shows the arrangement of the 23 , the folding joint is folded in a little;
• 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 until 26 viewed from the opposite side with the supporting leg slightly folded in;
• 28 shows a spar, here as an example a cross spar, of a drying stand of an embodiment according to the invention;
• 28a shows the spar 28 in a in 28 indicated section in a top view; and
• 29 shows a longitudinal beam of a drying rack of an embodiment according to the invention with two legs attached to it so that it can be folded against it from the side;
• 30 shows the drying rack according to the invention with a connection of the legs to the longitudinal beam in the 23 until 27 type shown from the side; and
• 31 shows two angles such as: Am 30 can be seen from the side.

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

The drying rack 1 has a laundry rack 3 and two legs 4, which carry the laundry rack 3.

The legs 4 are in the example 1 in pairs (i.e. in pairs, e.g. a left (or front) and a right (or back) leg), but there can also be more or fewer legs, such as one or four.

The legs 4 are in the example 1 designed to be foldable, so that they can be folded against the laundry rack 3 when the drying rack 1 is not in use. This can be achieved using hinge joints 42, folding joints or other devices. The drying rack 1 takes up very little space when folded and can be standing upright, for example. B. be stored between the side of the cupboard and the wall.

The two legs 4 are in the example 1 provided separately from each other, so they are not connected to each other. Purely optionally, they can each be U-shaped, each with a bottom section 41, which is only optional as in 1 is a bottom connecting section.

The legs 4, instead of being U-shaped, can be similar to table legs, preferably straight, for example simple posts, rods, pipes or other profiles that are not connected to one another. This advantageously makes it possible to dispense with a swivel-jointed connection of the legs 4 to the frame, i.e. to the longitudinal beams or cross beams, see below. An optional, simple folding connection can be sufficient. But also U-shaped legs, e.g. B. a U-shape at the front (left in 1 ) and a U-shape at the back (right in 1 ), are included in the invention and in 1 , 2 and 3 shown. The advantages that can be achieved include greater stability.

The laundry carrier 3 has transverse bars 5a, 5b and longitudinal bars 7a, 7b, which here, for example, form a closed or circumferential frame, which advantageously contributes to a higher stability of the laundry carrier 3 than if it were not closed or not designed to be circumferential. The cross bars 5a, 5b lie in the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b 1 as an example at the top. However, other arrangements are also included in the invention. The longitudinal bars 7a, 7b could alternatively rest on the cross bars 5a, 5b from above. In addition, the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b could alternatively lie on the same level as the transverse bars 5a, 5b. Any combination of the above-mentioned arrangement of transverse to longitudinal bars are also included. So can e.g. B. a cross spar must be arranged above one or both of the longitudinal spars, the other below.

The cross bars 5a, 5b are in the example 1 rigid, but they can alternatively also be or have ropes, lines, belts or the like. The distance between the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b can be ensured by the legs 4; no rigid cross bars 5a, 5b are required for this.

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

Drying lines or clotheslines or drying rods 9 are stretched or arranged between the crossbars 5a, 5b. Deviating from this, the clotheslines or drying rods 9 could alternatively be stretched or arranged between the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b.

The cross bars 5a, 5b are each connected to the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b by means of a joint device 11 as an exemplary embodiment of adjustment devices. In the example, the drying rack 1 has 1 four joint devices 11.

The supporting legs 4 are also each connected to the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b by means of a joint device 13, which can allow a rotary movement or rotational movement. Alternatively, the legs 4 could also be connected to the cross bars 5a, 5b in an articulated or non-articulated manner. In the example, the drying rack 1 has 1 four such joint devices 13.

Each of the joint 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 joint device 11 between the cross member 5a, 5b and the longitudinal member 7a, 7b connected thereto. Alternatively, this axis of rotation is identical to the axis of rotation of the adjusting device or the joint device 11.

The joint devices 11, 13 allow the shape of the frame of the laundry rack 3 to be changed manually in the top view, i.e. folding, as shown in 2 is shown.

Are the legs 4 different than in 1 shown connected to the cross bars 5a, 5b, but not with the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b, the joint devices 13, which allow a rotational movement between longitudinal bars 7a, 7b and legs 4, can advantageously be omitted.

The clotheslines or drying rods 9 can be arranged in an articulated manner on the cross bars 5a, 5b. Joints can advantageously be omitted for this if clotheslines, belts or the like are used instead of or in addition to drying rods 9 or if the drying rods 9 are articulated or connected elastically or flexibly to the cross bars 5a, 5b.

One or more levers 15 can optionally be provided, by means of which a locking of at least the joint devices 11 can be effected and/or removed. The locking can advantageously prevent undesired deformation or folding/unfolding of the laundry rack 3, so that the drying rack 1 finds a secure footing even in the partially folded state with - by means of locking - a fixed or rigid frame or laundry rack 3.

In 1 Both longitudinal bars 7a, 7b each have an optional lever 15. This is optional. Depending on the design of the not shown, also optional locking mechanism for the joint device, which has a locking or unlocking effect on the adjusting device, a lever 15 may also be sufficient.

The lever 15 is an example of an actuation device of the locking mechanism by the user of the drying rack 1. Other actuation devices such as buttons, sliders, tightening screws, etc. are alternatively or additionally also included in the present invention. They are all optional.

In 1 the drying lines or drying rods 9 are at a first angle, angle measure or angle value w1 to the cross bars 5a, 5b. The first angle w1 can be the angle α between the cross bars 5a, 5b and the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b in the fully unfolded state 1 with α = 90°.

If we are talking about an angle here, it is harmless that the opposite angle (e.g. the angle opposite to the angle α or w1) can assume complementary values. For better understanding, reference is made here only to one angle and, for example, its values or changes, without also e.g. B. to describe a value or a change in its opposite angle.

The cross bars 5a, 5b are purely optional in the exemplary embodiment 1 (or in any other embodiment according to the invention) completely above (alternatively below) the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b. This can be the manufacturing and simplify the design of the joint connection 11.

2 shows the drying rack of the 1 in a partially unfolded state in a plan view, i.e. from above, approximately based on 1 . The direction marked “L” represents the longitudinal direction or longitudinal extent of the drying rack 1. The direction marked “B” represents the transverse direction, transverse extent or width of the drying rack 1. The view falls on the main extension plane of the laundry rack 3, which is in or parallel to the drawing plane.

How 2 As can be seen, the shape of the frame of the laundry rack 3 is rectangular in plan view 1 transformed into a non-rectangular parallelogram. The longitudinal bars 7a, 7b are still parallel to one another, preferably in one plane, but the distance between them is significantly smaller than in the figure below 1 fully unfolded state shown.

It's easy to see when comparing 1 and 2 that the drying rack 1 in its only partially unfolded or partially folded state requires a significantly smaller footprint and could, for example, be carried through narrower doors than in its fully unfolded state 1 .

When partially unfolded, the legs 4 also do not require any increased space for the drying rack 1 in terms of width. Your bottom connecting section 41 (see also 2a) Due to its articulated connection to the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b, it also changes its angle with respect to the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b and, in the exemplary embodiment shown here, is parallel to the cross bars 5a, 5b. The legs 4 therefore advantageously do not protrude below the laundry rack 3, do not require any space beyond the width of the laundry rack 3 and do not represent a tripping hazard. The latter can also be ensured with sloping legs 4. If necessary, these can be attached further to a central region of the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b on the latter than in 1 or 2a shown. Alternatively, they could be arranged further towards one end of the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b on the latter.

In the only partially unfolded state, an angle α or its value between a cross member 5a, 5b and the longitudinal member 7a, 7b connected thereto is less than 90 °, a value that the angle α optionally assumes in the fully unfolded state.

It is obvious that not all four external or internal angles that the frame of the laundry rack 3 shows in the area of the connections between a cross beam 5a, 5b and the longitudinal beam 7a, 7b connected to it can have the angle measure or the angle value α, but rather only two of the four angles. The other two each have a complementary value.

How 2 As can be seen, when the laundry rack 3 is folded, i.e. when the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b come closer to one another in relative terms and the angle α consequently becomes smaller, the distance between adjacent clotheslines or drying rods 9 decreases. The length of the clotheslines or drying rods 9 and their tension or the tension they are under remains in the in 1 and 2 However, the first embodiment shown is preferably unchanged. This is achieved by articulating all drying rods along a straight line which runs through both articulation axes of the articulation devices 11 of each cross member 5a, 5b. The latter offers the advantage that laundry hung on the clotheslines or drying rods 9 does not shift or slip along the clotheslines or drying rods 9, as would happen if the clotheslines or drying rods sagged or lost tension. A brief, partial or complete folding of the laundry rack 3 while achieving a small angle α, for example to move the drying rack 1 from one room to an adjacent room through a narrow connecting door between the two rooms, therefore advantageously results in the drying bars 9 continuing to be horizontal or below unchanged deflection or inclination and the laundry therefore does not slip and does not have to be adjusted again after the drying rack 1 is unfolded again in the neighboring room - with the angle α increased again.

In 2 the drying lines or drying rods 9 are at a second angle, angle measure or angle value w2 to the cross bars 5a, 5b. The second angle w2 can correspond to the angle α between the transverse bars 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 the folded state that the drying rack 1 also has in 2 accepts. The legs 4 are shown in perspective, which is intended to provide better clarity.

3 shows a crossbar 5a of the drying stand 1 of a second embodiment according to the invention from the front.

A left leg 4-1 and a right leg 4-2 are directly connected to the crossbar 5a or indirectly, connected to an inverted U-shape. The left and right legs can be 4-1, 4-2 as in 3 shown optionally by means of, for example, the bottom-side connecting section 41 with one another - and releasably or preferably, optionally in any case without the use of tools, non-detachably - connected, for example to a U-shape as in 2a , preferably positively and/or non-positively and preferably without a joint or hinge, which would allow a relative movement between the left and right supporting legs 4-1, 4-2. The legs 4-1, 4-2, the connecting section 41 and the crossbar 5a thus optionally form a closed shape.

The two legs 4-1, 4-2 can each have a folding joint, hinge joint or hinge 42, by means of which they can be folded against the frame or the laundry rack 3 in order to stow the drying rack 1 in its non-use position, whereby they are parallel, for example the in 3 Longitudinal bars 7a, 7b, not shown, can come to rest.

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

A relative movement between section 41 and cross bars 5a, 5b is not possible in this exemplary embodiment, at least if one disregards the folding movement in the folding mechanism or in the hinge joint 42, and/or in any case above the hinge joint 42.

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

The crossbar 5a is preferably connected to the legs 4-1, 4-2 without a joint device or hinge between the crossbar 5a and the leg 4 in such a way that the components, sections or contact surfaces of the connection connected in this way cannot carry out any relative movement to one another. The connection can be an adhesive connection, a welded connection, a screw connection or the like. Optionally, the crossbar 5a and legs 4-1, 4-2 are even made in one piece. Regardless of this connection, the legs 4-1, 4-2 can of course optionally have the aforementioned hinge 42 or another folding mechanism for folding the legs 4-1, 4-2.

The in 3 The structure shown can also be selected for the second crossbar 5b (which is not shown here because it lies behind the drawing plane), which, like the crossbar 5a, can optionally carry two supporting legs 4 and be connected or manufactured to them in the manner described above.

The in 3 The exemplary crossbar 5a shown has an optional projection 43 on the left and optionally also on the right, by which the crossbar 5a protrudes left and right over the connection point between the crossbar 5a and the supporting leg 4-1 and 4-2.

In the example, the supernatant shows 3 each has a through hole through which a screw marked “X” can be inserted. The through hole can run in a vertical or perpendicular direction - based on the installation position of the drying rack 1. In 3 it runs from top to bottom.

The screws . An adjusting device is thus created, which can consist of two aligned through openings, a screw and a nut. Changing the angle between the cross member 5a and the longitudinal members 7a and 7b is therefore possible depending on how tightly the screws are tightened. At the same time, the screws

If one takes into account that the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b can and probably will be connected not only to the crossbar 5a shown, but also to the crossbar 5b, not shown, then in the exemplary embodiment shown here, four screws X including nuts and a total of eight Through openings already represent the entire adjustment device, possibly including the locking mechanism. This corresponds to an extremely simple and cost-effective implementation of the present inventive idea. One of the screw heads can be designed as a comfortable handle or knurled screw, by means of which the corresponding screw X can be screwed into a rotation-locked nut by hand and tightened. Alternatively, one or more nuts be designed as wing nuts, which can also be easily tightened and loosened by hand.

Of course, the through hole in the crossbar 5a, through which a screw marked “X” can be inserted, could alternatively also be provided somewhere other than in the purely optional projection 43.

In a further simplified embodiment of the present invention, the nuts can even be dispensed with, e.g. B. the longitudinal spar 7a and/or the longitudinal spar 7b have a thread at at least one end thereof instead of a through opening, into which the screw X can be screwed and tightened. In this embodiment, the adjusting device therefore consists of through screws and threads.

In addition, in an even further simplified embodiment, it may be possible according to the invention to do without screws and nuts. It is sufficient if pins which are inserted through the aligned through openings of the cross bars 5a, 5b and the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b have only a small amount of play. The game allows the frame to be folded and unfolded from, for example, the rectangular shape into the shape of the (non-rectangular) parallelogram, optionally against a predetermined friction or clamping resistance. The adjusting device consists only of through openings and four pins. In this embodiment, the adjusting device therefore consists of through screws and pins or four differently designed joint devices.

As in 3 can be seen, the U-shape that the legs 4-1, 4-2 form with the connector 41, together with the cross member 5a, form a closed frame structure. The longitudinal bars 7a, 7b are, for example, not involved in the design of this closed frame structure. Nevertheless, the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b can be connected to the closed frame structure, e.g. B. pivotally using the in 1 Adjustment or joint devices 11 shown.

Within the closed frame structure, additional components such as those in 3 hinge joints 42 shown; They can therefore be involved in the design of the closed frame structure. A further, similar or similar closed frame structure can also be provided including the crossbar 5b, not shown here.

Alternative to the one in 3 In the closed frame structure shown, a frame structure that is open at the bottom (or can be opened by means of a releasable connector 41) can be provided, which can otherwise be similar to the closed frame structure mentioned above.

Alternatively, instead of the above, Embodiment of the adjusting device, which has the above-mentioned. Components such as screws, nuts and the like, an adjusting device can also be created using at least one magnet and at least one further magnet or another ferromagnetic component. For example, the crossbars 5a, 5b (e.g. in their end regions) can be z. B. carry magnets on their tops. Likewise, the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b can be z. B. their undersides (e.g. in their end areas) also carry magnets or ferromagnetic components. Due to the magnetic effect between cross bars 5a, 5b and longitudinal bars 7a, 7b, rotatable joint connections can be created, which can do without screws, nuts, plastic joint bodies, etc. It is irrelevant whether magnets are provided on both the cross bars and the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b, or whether cross bars or longitudinal bars have ferromagnetic components instead of magnets.

4 shows a section of a crossbar 5a of a third embodiment according to the invention in a top view.

The above and below (related to 4 ) Cross member 5a shown in section has a perforated strip 51, which has a number of through openings 53 for an articulated connection of the drying rods 9 (of which in 4 only one is shown with its end section) forms with the crossbar 5a.

The through openings 53 can be designed as holes in a material, such as a plastic or metal strip. But you can also, as in 4 shown as an example, are formed by wave crests and troughs of a multi-bent rod. The wave troughs form the through openings 53 with the crossbar 5a, into which from top to bottom (i.e. in the drawing plane of the 4 into it), or vice versa, e.g. B. curved end sections of drying rods 9 can be inserted. The drying rods 9 can be rotated relative to the crossbar 5a, with the through opening 53 as the pivot point. This configuration advantageously allows the drying rods 9 to be articulated to the cross bars 5a, 5b without having to provide joints, rivets or holes that could reduce the strength.

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

The design of the 4 also offers the advantage of being able to replace damaged drying rods 9 or add additional drying rods 9 later if corresponding through openings 9 are provided.

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

5a shows a cut end section 93 of a drying rod 9 bent at the end from the side.

The end section 93, as it can be provided at both ends of the drying rod 9, forms an angle β to the main direction of extension of the drying rod 9, which is preferably less than 90 °, e.g. B. 80° or less. By means of the end section 93, the drying rod 9 can be fixed in the through opening 53 in a form-fitting but at the same time articulated manner.

5b shows a further cut end section 93 of a drying rod 9 bent at the end from the side, which is further bent than that of 5a and therefore does not protrude downwards or at least less so. The design of the 5b can advantageously prevent laundry from getting caught on the end section 93.

6 shows an adjusting device of an exemplary embodiment of the invention, which is designed here as a joint 11, which connects the cross member 5a with the longitudinal member 7a. The joint 11 also has the hinge joint 42 (folding hinge) or is connected to it directly or indirectly, by means of which the support leg 4 can be folded against the longitudinal beam 7a, while the joint 11 also allows rotation between the cross beam 5a and the longitudinal beam 7a.

The joint 11 has a stop 45, which limits rotation between the cross member 5a and the longitudinal member 7a. The stop 45 can limit the angle α up to which it can be rotated to protect against damage or injury.

In the exemplary embodiment the 6 the longitudinal spar 7a and the supporting leg 4 are firmly connected to one another, at least without a joint between them, which would allow a rotational movement of the supporting leg 4 relative to the longitudinal spar 7a. The cross member 5a can be rotated relative to the longitudinal member 5a and consequently also to the supporting leg 4 by means of the joint 11. This is different in other exemplary embodiments of the invention; The crossbars and supporting legs are firmly connected to each other.

Cross beam 5a and longitudinal beam 7a are in 6 optionally as well as the support leg 4 made of round profile made of steel or an alloy. This allows low tool costs for plastic elements to be cast, e.g. B. for the joint device 11.

Drying sticks are in 6 not shown for reasons of better visibility. Cross beam 5a and longitudinal beam 7a are in a fully unfolded position.

7 shows the adjusting device 11 with cross beam 5a and longitudinal beam 7a 6 in a folded position from above.

As described above, the joint or the adjusting device can have at least one locking device by means of which the bars can be releasably locked in a folded position or in an unfolded position. In 6 and 7 the joint 11 has a nose 47, which takes on the function of the locking device or is part of it. In the unfolded position, in which the transverse beam 5a and longitudinal beam 7a are perpendicular to one another, the nose 47 engages in a recess in the joint 11 and can only be released from this by overcoming a predetermined resistance. The nose 47 can be part of the stop 45, such as its end or tip section, but is not limited to this.

8th shows the adjusting device 11 with cross beam 5a and longitudinal beam 7a 6 and 7 in a folded position diagonally from below.

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

The too 6 The locking device mentioned is in 9 can be recognized and has the reference number 49.

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

11 shows an adjusting device 11 with a cut-off or only partially shown crossbar 5a and a cut-off longitudinal bar 7a of a drying stand 1 according to the invention of a further embodiment according to the invention in an unfolded position. Drying rods are not shown, but could run parallel to the longitudinal beam 7a and be connected in an articulated manner to the cross beam 5a.

The adjusting device 11 here is, for example, a plastic joint that is composed of several plastic elements or has ones that can be rotated or folded relative to one another. The plastic elements are held together e.g. B. by means of the pin 12, which will usually be made of metal. The plastic elements can be injection molded. Injection molding is an option.

The adjusting device 11, here the joint, optionally has several connecting lugs 11a, 11b and 11c. Connection approach 11a is used to insert the longitudinal beam 7a, connection approach 11b is used to insert the cross beam 5a and connection approach 11c is used to insert the support leg 4, shown cut off, into the body of the joint 11.

Connection lug 11a is rotatable relative to connection lug 11b, as shown in 12 shown. The amount of rotation is optionally limited by a stop.

Connection attachment 11c is not rotatable relative to connection attachment 11b, but can be folded against connection attachment 11a, as in 13 shown.

Connection approach 11c cannot be rotated about its axis of rotation. The direction of rotation is indicated by the double arrow. However, the connection approach 11c is foldable. The folding direction is indicated by the simple arrow.

The transverse beam 5a and the longitudinal beam 7a are arranged so that they can rotate relative to one another. The supporting leg 4 cannot be rotated relative to the crossbar 5a. However, when folding, it rotates relative to the longitudinal beam 7a. The supporting leg 4 can also be folded against the longitudinal beam 7a.

The support leg 4 can be part of a, preferably non-detachable, U-shape.

12 shows the adjusting device 11 of the 11 in a maximum folded position from above. In the maximum folded position 12 the connecting shoulder 11a and the connecting shoulder 11b optionally abut each other and thereby prevent further folding. The connecting attachment 11c, which is rotated by the fold with the cross member 5a, lies behind the plane of the drawing.

13 shows the adjustment device 11 and 12 in a non-use position from the side and slightly diagonally from above. The supporting leg 4 is folded against the longitudinal beam 7a.

14a shows a crossbar 5a of an embodiment according to the invention with openings 6, through which end sections 9a of drying rods 9 are inserted, in a top view. In 14 the drying rods 9 stand at the second angle w2 to the crossbar 5a, suggesting a fold.

14b shows a section along line 14b 14a through the crossbar 5a. It can be seen that the drying rod 9 is pushed through the opening 6 and is bent in its end section 9a, i.e. deviates from a longitudinal axis of the opening 6, which prevents it from being pulled out of the opening 6. In this way, the drying rod 9 is inextricably connected to the crossbar 5a (but it could optionally also be replaced using a tool). At the same time, however, its end section 9a can be rotated in the opening 6.

In order to achieve these functions, however, according to the invention, the drying rod 9 does not need to be passed completely through the entire cross section of the cross member 5a. It is sufficient to insert the end section 9a into the cross section and hold it there. The latter can be done by a clip lock, by pushing on an element in the interaction of tongue and groove elements, by sealing rings or strips, screw nuts and the like, which are located, for example, in an interior of the cross member 5a or on an underside (when viewed from above the opening 6 inserted end section 9a, otherwise on the top) of the cross member 5a and there come into contact with the end section 9a in order to hold it in a positive and / or non-positive manner. For this purpose, the end section 9a can, for example, have a thread or a groove.

A bearing or a receptacle can be provided between the end section 9a and the opening 6. It can have the shape of a sleeve. It can have the form of a locking sleeve, into which the end section 9a can snap into place and which, in turn, optionally snaps into place in the opening 6.

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

The drying rods 9 are indirectly connected to the crossbar 5a by means of a perforated strip 51. The perforated strip 51 is optionally connected to the cross beam 5a in a central region (can be seen in a cross section, not shown); The drying rods 9 therefore optionally do not protrude beyond an upper end (in cross section) of the cross member 5a.

15b, c each show a joint device 11 of the drying rack 1 15a in a maximally folded position. Neither the angle α nor the second angle w2 is 90° here.

16a until 16f show a joint device 11 of the drying rack 1 15a-c in sectional views.

You can see an upper rotating section 11a of the joint device 11, which can optionally be connected to the connecting attachment 11a, a lower rotating section 111b of the joint device 11, which can optionally be connected to the connecting attachment 11b, and a folding section 111c of the joint device 11, which can optionally be connected to the connection approach 11c can be connected.

In the embodiment of 16a until 16f The upper rotating section 11a is connected to the lower rotating section 111b in a relatively rotatable manner, in particular releasably, with the latter. The folding section 111c is, preferably releasably, relatively foldable relative to the lower rotating section 111b, detachably connected to the latter.

Upper rotating section 11a and lower rotating 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, i.e. the non-use position. The legs 4 optionally have plastic feet 57.

18 shows a detail of the crossbar 5a of a further embodiment according to the invention. The crossbar 5a is connected to a series of, optionally identical, drying rods, of which only one drying rod 9 is shown as an example.

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

The sleeve 61 clearly ends with a fork section, which in turn has two fork tines 61a and 61b.

The crossbar 5a has a web 63 in its wall, which separates two openings 65 and 67 from one another. The openings can be punched, lasered, drilled or the like. They can be square, e.g. B. be rectangular or square.

Each of the forks 61a and 61b reaches through one of the openings 65 or 67 into the interior of the crossbar 5a. The web 63 ensures a desired positioning of the drying rod 9 in a longitudinal direction of the crossbar 5a.

The height of the openings 65 and 67 ensures a desired positioning of the drying rod 9 in a circumferential direction of the crossbar 5a.

The drying rod 9 can rotate or pivot around the web 63 by means of its fork section.

In this embodiment, the drying rod 9 does not have to be fixed to one of the cross bars. The fixed distance between the crossbar 5a shown and the crossbar not shown, in which the other end of the drying rod 9 rests on the in 18 shown or can be inserted in another way, prevents the drying rod 9 from slipping out of the openings 61a, 61b.

The sleeve 61 can be made of a plastic, the cross member 5a can be made of coated steel, for example. Contact of metal with metal is thus advantageously prevented by means of the sleeve 61.

19 shows that in 18 Shown in reduced size.

20 shows two legs 4-1, 4-2, which are connected to an articulated H-shape by means of a connector 41. If the connector 41 were set deeper, it could also be referred to as a bottom-side connecting section; the H-shape would then perhaps be better referred to as a U-shape.

The connector 41 is connected at each of its ends to each of the legs 4 connected to it by means of a rotary connection 44. The axis of rotation of the slewing ring runs parallel to the in 20 axis of rotation, not shown, of the adjusting device or the joint device 11 between the in 20 Longitudinal and transverse bars, also not shown.

In 20 the rotary connection 44 is shown, each with two receptacles 44a, 44b of the legs with an end section of the connector 41, which represents one end of the connector 41.

21 shows that two recordings 44a, 44b are not required. A recording, e.g. B. the recording 44b is also sufficient. The end section of the connector 41 inserted into the receptacle 44b can optionally be secured against slipping out. Nuts, split pins, click connections and more are available for this purpose.

Such recordings can be made of wood, metal or plastic, for example. The same optionally applies to connector 41.

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

This embodiment according to the invention is particularly suitable for legs 4-1, 4-2 that are round in cross section and preferably stand at right angles under the laundry rack 3.

23 shows sections of the drying rack according to the invention in yet another embodiment from the side.

Only one longitudinal beam 7a, which is connected to a support leg 4 by means of a folding joint 42, is shown isolated from other components.

Can be seen in 23 three sleeves 71, 72, and 73. They can extend through the longitudinal spar 7a or through the supporting leg 4 in a direction from the outside to the inside through the entire thickness of the longitudinal spar 7a or the supporting leg 4, i.e. in the 23 into or out of the drawing plane.

In 23 It cannot be seen that the sleeve 71 covers the longitudinal beam 7a with an angle 4a (see 24 ), angle element or angle section (hereinafter referred to as “angle”), e.g. B. made of metal, aluminum or another material, which is part of the folding joint 42 between the longitudinal beam 7a and the supporting leg 4. Likewise, the sleeves 72, 73 connect the angle 4a with the supporting leg.

The folding joint 42 between the longitudinal beam 7a and the supporting leg 4 is in 23 shown fully unfolded. 23 shows a position of the support leg 4 relative to the longitudinal beam 7a, which is assumed in a state of use.

The number of sleeves is variable both in terms of the longitudinal beam 7a and the support leg 4 and is not limited to the number shown here.

The sleeves, which can cause a positive and/or frictional connection, are shown here as examples. Pins or screws, especially with or without a nut or counterscrew, could be used in their place. What has been said about sleeves can therefore also apply to pins, screws, etc. as well as combinations, including with sleeves.

24 shows the arrangement of the 23 . The folding joint is folded in a little. This makes it in 23 angles 4a that cannot be seen are partially visible.

It can be seen that an optional, second angle 4b (which can also be understood as an angle element or angle section, but is again referred to herein as an “angle”) is arranged behind the angle 4a. In the example shown here, this differs neither structurally nor in any other way from the first angle 4a.

Can be seen in 24 Furthermore, for each angle 4a, 4b, a slot is optionally provided in the longitudinal beam 7a, into which the angles 4a, 4b can be retracted when the support leg 4 is unfolded.

The optional arrangement of the angles 4a, 4b is in the example 24 optionally in such a way that this is in the unfolded state of the folding joint 42 as in 23 shown are completely accommodated in the longitudinal spar 7a on the one hand and the support leg 4 on the other. They are therefore no longer visible. In embodiments in which the bars and legs are made of wood, the wooden flair of the drying rack is retained throughout, at least when the drying rack is set up, even if the angles 4a, 4b are made of a material other than wood.

However, this arrangement of the angles 4a, 4b is optional. Some or all of them could alternatively rest laterally on the longitudinal bars 7a, 7b, optionally in a recess.

What is said here about the angles 4a, 4c can also apply analogously to other angles 4c and an angle behind this angle.

25 shows the components of the 23 and the 24 . They are shown in a folded state. The supporting leg 4 optionally rests parallel to the longitudinal beam 7a. The view is directed from slightly diagonally below towards the longitudinal beam 7a.

25 shows the slots 75 and 77 of the longitudinal beam 7a, into which the angles 4a and 4b are pivoted when the support leg 4 is folded out, and in which they are attached by means of a sleeve 71 at one end of the angle 4a and 4b so that they can pivot about them.

How 25 As can be seen, the two angles 4a, 4b are spaced apart from one another, but are arranged in planes parallel to one another. The distance allows the connection between the legs 4 and the bars to be stiffened, which counteracts wobbling in the right-left direction of the drying rack.

A magnet 79 is provided on the longitudinal beam 7a between the slots 75, 77, which could alternatively be provided elsewhere. It makes contact when the support leg 4 is unfolded (see 23 ) a section of the support leg 4, which z. B. lies between the angles 4a, 4b on the front side of the support leg 4. This section may have a second magnet, not shown, or a ferromagnetic component.

The magnet 79 holds the support leg 4 in the unfolded position against a certain resistance. In order to fold the support leg 4 against the longitudinal beam 7a, a minimum resistance must be overcome or overcome. This means that the magnet 79 can hold the support leg 4 in the unfolded position when the drying rack is raised, for example to be moved, whereby the support legs 4 no longer have contact with the floor for a short time.

26 shows the components of the 25 from the side, very slightly at an angle, whereby the magnet 79 provided on the underside of the longitudinal beam 7a can be seen.

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

What about the 23 until 27 what is said about the longitudinal spar 7a can also be transferred to a cross spar. In this regard, the invention is not limited to a longitudinal beam.

In addition, it is obvious that the supporting leg of the other end of the longitudinal beam 7a shown, not shown in the above figures, is also secured by means of an angle, e.g. B. using the angle 4c (see 30 or 31 ) and/or the angle 4d can be connected to the longitudinal beam 7a. The latter optionally also applies to any other mainstay not shown in the above figures.

28 shows a spar, here as an example a cross spar 5a, which is optionally rectangular in cross section. 28a shows the spar 28 in a cut that is in 28 is indicated in a top view.

In 28a It can be seen that through openings 81 are provided through which in 28a drying lines not shown from an outside or front side (left in 28a) are guided to the bottom of a slot or a groove 83 and beyond. Groove 83 and through openings 81 form a continuous passage for the in 28a drying lines, not shown, through which these are carried from the outside to the inside (right in 28a) can be guided.

The dashed line of the 28a indicates the straight line that passes through the two center points Y of the axes of rotation, which are perpendicular to the plane of the drawing 28a stand (see also the guidance of the screws X in 3 ), the joint devices 11 lead, by means of which the cross member 5a is articulated to adjacent longitudinal members 7a, 7b, not shown here.

The through openings 81 merge into the groove 83 at the level of the dashed line. Alternatively, the through openings 81 merge into the groove 83 in the area of the dashed line.

Instead of merging into the groove 83, the through openings 81 could merge into widening cones, triangles or similar shapes at the height of the dashed line, which mean an expansion of the passage for the drying lines compared to the through openings 81.

The groove 83 can extend over approximately or exactly half the width of the spar, here the cross spar 5a, 5b.

The groove 83 can extend over the entire length of the spar, here the cross spar 5a, 5b. Alternatively, it does not extend the entire length. For example, it can end in front of the ends of the spar, as in 28a is shown.

29 shows a longitudinal beam 7a with two legs 4 attached to it that can be folded against it from the side. The left leg 4 has a first magnet 85 on its back and a magnet 87 on its front. Is in one In the first step, the left supporting leg 4 is folded against the longitudinal beam 7a, so the supporting leg 4 is held by means of the magnet 85 on a ferromagnetic metal surface or another magnet 85a.

If, in a later step 2, the right leg 4 is folded against the left leg 4, which has now been folded against the longitudinal beam 7a and is more or less parallel to it, the magnet 87 holds the right leg 4 on the left leg. Here, another magnet or a preferably ferromagnetic metal surface 87a can be provided on the second supporting leg 4. Alternatively, ferromagnetic components or magnets can be provided instead of the aforementioned magnets and/or metal surfaces, provided that the desired magnetic connections can still be achieved. Their shapes are not limited to surfaces.

30 shows the drying stand 1 according to the invention with a connection of the legs to the longitudinal beam on the in the 23 until 27 shown type from the side, in an exemplary embodiment according to the invention.

The legs 4 are shown folded out and at the same time folded against the longitudinal beam 7a.

31 shows two angles 4a and 4c, as z. Am 30 can be seen from the side.

It can be seen that an upper section 4a-1 of the angle 4a is optionally longer than that of the angle 4c, which is designated 4c-1. This makes it possible to use both the left leg 4 and the right leg 4 as in 30 shown to fold parallel against the longitudinal beam 7a.

Preferably, the upper section 4a-1 of the angle 4a is longer by at least or exactly the material thickness of the support leg 4 than an upper section 4c-1 of the angle 4c, in each case measured from a pivot point between the spar and the angle 4a, 4c on the one hand and on the other hand Drying rods or lines 9 each facing the front end 89 of the section 4a-2, 4c-2, which is at an angle to the upper section 4a-1, 4c-1, or a front end of the supporting leg 4. In particular, both supporting legs 4 (see e.g. 29 ) come to lie parallel to each other and/or parallel to the spar.

The angle measure of the angle 4a and/or the angle 4c and optionally any other angle is optionally 102°. Other angle measures are also included in the invention. They can preferably be between 90° and 110°.

Curves like those in 31 shown are optional. They can be provided at any angle 4a, 4c, etc.

Through openings for the sleeves 71, 72, 73, screws, hollow screws, sleeve nuts and/or the like are, as alternatively or additionally, other optional through openings 31 Not shown. Like the sleeves, screws, hollow screws, sleeve nuts, etc., they can be provided in any number.

Alternatively or additionally, instead of the angle sections 4a to 4c shown in the previous figures, further known hinge joints can be provided between the bars and legs. Such hinge joints can e.g. B. have two metal plates or elements that are pivotally connected to each other. The metal plates or elements can each have one or more through openings for fastening screws. Instead of being screwed, the metal plates or elements can also be connected to the spar and/or support leg using any other joining method. You can e.g. B. be glued.

The screws used, regardless of which of the embodiments according to the invention, can be designed or used in such a way that they do not exert a clamping effect on the spar and/or the support leg through which they are guided. Jamming of the screwed elements themselves and/or against each other and a deterioration in the folding function can thus be advantageously counteracted.

For this purpose, nuts can be used in any embodiments according to the invention, which are designed as sleeve nuts and as such always maintain a distance between the screw head and the nut head, between which a component can be accommodated while limiting its tension.

Connecting sleeves, spacer sleeves and/or threaded sleeves can be provided for this purpose in any embodiments according to the invention.

Individual or all of the screws can be used in any embodiments according to the invention as countersunk screws, e.g. B., with a hexagon socket, slot or other engagement for a tool.

Some or all of the nuts can be used in any embodiments of the invention as countersunk nuts, e.g. B., with a hexagon socket, slot or other engagement for a tool.

With other screws, a clamping effect caused by them may be desired, e.g. B. when they serve as part of the articulated device between the longitudinal beam and the cross beam. Jamming the screwed elements against each other can advantageously counteract unwanted folding. The clamping effect can be adjusted using the screw.

The bars and the legs 4 of the drying rack 1 of the 23 until 31 are optionally made of wood or have wood. However, they can alternatively be made of or have a different material.

Reference symbol list

1

drying rack; drying rack

3

Laundry carrier

4

Mainstays

4a, 4b, 4c

Angle or angle section

4a-1, 4c-1

upper section

4a-2, 4c-2

Section

4-1

left leg

4-2

right leg

41

bottom connecting section

5a, 5b

Cross bars of the laundry rack

6

openings

7a, 7b

Longitudinal bars of the laundry rack

9

Clotheslines or drying rods

9a

End section

11

joint devices; joint

11a, b, c

Connection approaches

12

Pen

13

Joint devices

15

lever

42

hinge joint; Hinge; Folding joint

43

Got over

44

Rotary connection

44a

Recording

44b

Recording

45

attack

47

Nose or projection

49

Locking device

51

Perforated strip

53

Passage opening

57

Plastic feet

61

sleeve

61a

fork tine

61b

fork tine

63

web

65

opening

67

opening

71

sleeve

72

sleeve

73

sleeve

75

slot

77

slot

79

magnet

81

Passage opening

83

slot or groove

85

Magnet, ferromagnetic component or metal surface

85a

Magnet, ferromagnetic component or metal surface

87

Magnet, ferromagnetic component or metal surface

87a

Magnet, ferromagnetic component or metal surface

89

front finish

93

End section

111a

Turning section

111b

Turning section

111c

Folding section

b

Width of drying rack 1 in top view

L

Length of the drying rack 1 in top or side view

α

Angle, angle value, angle measure, angle width

β

Angle between end section and main section of drying rod

w1

first angle; first angle value

w2

second angle, second angle value

X

screws

Y

axis of rotation; Focus

Claims (14)

Drying rack (1) for hanging laundry to be dried, the drying rack (1) extending in a state of use in a longitudinal direction and in a transverse direction, the drying rack (1) having at least: a laundry rack (3) with at least two cross bars (5a , 5b) and/or at least two longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), and with a plurality of drying rods (9) or drying lines arranged between them, the drying rods (9) or drying lines preferably running in the longitudinal direction of the drying rack (1) when in use; wherein optionally one or more of the drying rods (9) or the drying lines in a state of use preferably at a first angle (w1), approximately the right angle, to at least one of the cross bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) get lost; and at least one or more supporting legs (4) for the laundry rack (3), characterized by at least one adjustment device, by means of which the position of at least one of the cross bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry rack (3), relative to the one or more drying rods (9) or drying lines, starting from the first angle (w1) into a second angle (w2), the first angle (w1) being different from the second angle (w2) differs; or by at least one adjusting device, by means of which the distance between the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and / or the angle (α) between transverse bars (5a, 5b) and longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), the angle (α) preferably being in one The main extension plane of the laundry rack (3) is adjustable; or by joint devices (11), the cross bars (5a, 5b) and the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) being connected in an articulated manner by means of the joint devices (11), preferably to form a frame. drying rack (1). Claim 1 , wherein the legs (4), the frame and/or the transverse and longitudinal bars (5a, 5b, 7a, 7b) have the adjusting device or are connected to it. Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjusting device has or consists of one or more joint devices (11), by means of which a cross bar (5a, 5b) and a longitudinal bar (7a, 7b), or each cross bar (5a, 5b) each with two longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), which are connected to each other in an articulated manner. Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the adjusting device is or comprises an articulated connection between at least one cross member (5a, 5b) and at least one longitudinal member (7a, 7b). Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the legs (4) are rotatable or rotatable on, or relative to, the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and / or the cross bars (5a, 5b) are arranged. Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the legs (4) are arranged non-rotatably or non-rotatably on, or relative to, the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and / or the cross bars (5a, 5b). Drying stand (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the drying rods (9) are arranged in an articulated manner on the cross bars (5a, 5b) or longitudinal bars (7a, 7b). Using a drying rack (1), with the steps: - Providing a drying rack (1) with the features of at least one of the preceding claims in a state of use; - Folding the laundry rack (3) by changing the distance between the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and/or the angle (α) between the cross bars (5a, 5b) and the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and/or the first or second angle ( w1, w2) and/or actuating, bending or adjusting the joint device or joint devices (11), especially in the state of use. Using a drying rack (1). Claim 8 , whereby the laundry carrier (3) is folded while it is carrying laundry. Method for hanging and/or drying laundry, with the steps: - Providing a drying rack (1) with the features of one of the Claims 1 until 7 ; - Setting up the drying rack (1); - Hanging one or more damp items of laundry on the drying rods (9) or drying lines of the drying rack (1); - Folding the drying rack (1) with the laundry hanging up by changing the position of at least one of the cross bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry rack (3), relative to one or the other several drying rods (9) or drying lines, starting from the first angle (w1) and transferring to a second angle (w2), while changing the distance between the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and / or the angle (α) between cross bars (5a, 5b) and longitudinal bars (7a, 7b); - Moving the drying rack (1) several meters and/or passing it through a door, each time with the laundry hanging up; and - unfolding the drying rack (1) with the laundry hanging up by changing the position of at least one of the cross bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), preferably in the main plane of extension of the laundry rack (3), relative to the one or the several drying rods (9) or drying lines starting from the second angle (w2) and transferring them to the first angle (w1) or to a third angle (w3), and/or changing the distance between the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) from one another again and /or the angle (α) between cross bars (5a, 5b) and longitudinal bars (7a, 7b). Method for hanging and/or drying laundry, with the steps: - Providing a drying rack (1) with the features of one of the Claims 1 until 7 ; - Setting up the drying rack (1); - Hanging one or more damp items of laundry on the drying rods (9) or drying lines of the drying rack (1); - Folding the drying rack (1) with the laundry hanging up by changing the position of at least one of the cross bars (5a, 5b) or at least one of the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b), preferably in the main extension plane of the laundry rack (3), relative to one or the other several drying rods (9) or drying lines starting from the first angle (w1) and transferring them to a second angle (w2), while changing the distance between the longitudinal bars (7a, 7b) and / or the angle (α) between cross bars (5a, 5b ) and longitudinal bars (7a, 7b); - Position the drying rack (1) in the folded state. Using a drying rack (1) for hanging up damp laundry to save space or for hanging damp laundry, especially in a tight space, with the steps: - Providing a drying rack (1) with the features of one of the Claims 1 until 7 . Using a drying rack (1) for transporting damp laundry, especially in tight spaces, with the steps: - Providing a drying rack (1) with the features of one of the Claims 1 until 7 . Transferring a drying rack (1) into a transport configuration, with the steps: - Providing a drying rack (1) hung with laundry with the features of one of the Claims 1 until 7 ; and - folding the drying rack (19) or its laundry rack (3).

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