EP0699407B1 - Clamping, garment hanger - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a clamp for items of clothing, consisting from at least two against each other under spring pressure at medium height articulated clamping legs in one in the area of their lower edges clamp the lying area of the item of clothing and do this Have clamping rib, with a clamping leg at the upper end Suspension hook and another clamp leg at the top one Has pressure trough, wherein the articulation of the clamping leg over at least two rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the clamping area Articulated links, one of which is attached to one of the clamping legs is arranged and the each other in a direction intersecting the axis reach behind, and wherein between the clamping legs to produce the Spring pressure at least one of the clamping legs above the axis pushing apart and at the same time the joint links in the direction of your Rear U-shaped leaf spring loading is arranged,

Clamping brackets based on this principle have been known for a long time. The mutual The clamping legs are usually pressed in accordance with US Pat. No. 5,020,704, EP-A-0 113 604, DE-A-2 333 691, DE-A-1 161 243, DE-A-2 147 304, DE-GM 7 717 705, DE-GM 8 805 559, DE-GM 8 912 654, DE-GM 8 121 429 by one Tension lock, which is in constant use by overstretching Loses clamping force.

According to DE-A-2 419 427 a clamping bracket is known which consists of two against each other articulated half-parts, which is by means of between the half-parts located U-shaped leaf spring are articulated against each other under pressure. The Ends of the leaf spring are held by locking lugs. Between the Leaf springs are arranged guide tabs that receive a pivot pin to to stabilize the position of the leaf spring. This principle has the disadvantage that despite the stabilizing elements the pivot point is not sufficiently stabilized and thus the leaf spring does not optimally achieve the clamping effect and continues to Clamping forces do not act across the entire width of the clamping leg.

A corresponding bracket is known from GB-A-615388, some of which Clamping bars are distributed over the bracket width. The axis of rotation is through Axle pins are formed and there can be no clamping forces over the entire Clamp leg width can be effected.

In the bracket according to DE 92 03 736 U1 are clamp-like individual clamping webs on both ends of the bracket arranged. The two clamping legs have hinge parts.

A generic clamp is also known from DE-GM 69 37 151, where below the axis of rotation a tension spring between the two Clamp legs is arranged.

FR-A-1 456 057 also discloses a bow-shaped element of the generic type, consisting of a middle Clipboard and a central hanger. There are one on this clipboard Large number of clips arranged on both sides. These brackets are either mounted on axles on the clipboard or pivotable into the clipboard suspended and preloaded by a spring in the clamping position.

The invention is therefore based on the object to improve a clamp of the generic type in such a way that a permanently firm and reliable clamping of the article of clothing is ensured and large clamping forces can be achieved with simple assembly and low actuating force.

For the technical solution , a clamping bracket of the generic type is improved in that the low point of the U-shaped leaf spring rests on the upper joint member.

The elastic element is a leaf spring. In the simplest case, one can Imagine leaf spring, which is between a fixed point of one clamping leg and the joint member of the other clamping leg is arranged. Here not only these are between the two clamping legs pushing forces apart, but also the clamping leg in one to the joint axis transverse direction loaded, which automatically the both interlocking joint members are loaded. The leaf spring becomes U-shaped arranged, according to a proposal of the invention on the legs inner projections are supported. Inner protrusions are on the Clamp legs designed, facing each other in the mounting position Ledges. In the manner according to the invention, the U-shaped leaf spring lies with its Low point on the upper link, preferably the fulcrum hook.

With the invention is a particularly simple clamp structure provided an easy manufacture and assembly of the clamp allows, but still very large with low actuation force Clamping forces can be achieved. Through the at least two joint links, one of which is arranged on one of the clamping legs, whereby it goes without saying that the positioning takes place in such a way that the articulated members form a pair of joints when the clamping legs are in the desired Mounting position are located, the clamping legs can first be simple Be positioned relative to each other by the clamping leg with the behind areas. Behind in the sense of The present invention is intended to be both a direct and an indirect one Reach behind. With a direct reach behind it will assumed that an area of a joint member an area of each associated, other joint member engages directly behind. With an indirect one This can be done by inserting a mounting element, for example in an axially displaced position. It is essential that the the two clamping members then fixed relative to each other without further fasteners are articulated when they are relative to each other in at least one direction be charged, either with or without the interposition of an additional one Assembly element. After the clamp legs are positioned relative to each other and inevitably, the articulated members are also relative by reaching behind are positioned in relation to each other, a clamping leg above the axis pushing apart and at the same time the joint members in the direction of their Behind the load-bearing elastic element. As a result of that the forces above the axis can be applied using the Lever laws are generated correspondingly large clamping forces. The assembly and the actuation of the clamping bracket are considerably simplified.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the articulated members formed by pivot hooks, one of which has a bearing pan, in which the other intervenes. In the simplest case, two could be hook-like Elements formed behind each other and by the elastic element be charged. The fulcrum hooks are advantageously stiffened with ribs. Such pivot hooks can be used as simple shape approaches in the Form production of the clamping legs and are in a rib-stiffened version very resilient.

Advantageously, it is further proposed that on both sides of the Clamp leg with the suspension hook each with clamp leg Pressure troughs are arranged.

It is advantageously proposed that the clamping leg with the Hanging hooks on both sides have a lower rib stiffener Pivotal hook with bearing pan, one clamping leg with pressure trough, each has an upper stiffened pivot hook and a leaf spring each and forms a pair of clamping ribs with each of the two clamping legs.

The double clamp formed in this way is also easy mount and enables the generation of very large holding forces.

Brackets formed according to the invention can be easily produced, which at Bulk items such as hangers are of great economic advantage. she can also be easily repaired compared to what is known per se Ironing is another very big advantage. After all, they let you down use for a long period without fatigue.

Figur 1

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für einen Klemmbügel in Seitenansicht;

Figur 2

eine Darstellung des zweiten Klemmschenkels des Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß Figur 1;

Figur 3

einen Klemmbügel im Vertikalschnitt in geöffneter Stellung;

Figur 4

einen Klemmbügel nach Figur 3 in geschlossener Stellung;

Figur 5

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für einen Doppelklemmbügel in Seitenansicht;

Figur 6

einen Doppelklemmbügel im Vertikalschnitt in geöffneter Stellung und

Figur 7

einen Doppelklemmbügel nach Figur 6 in geschlossener Stellung.

Further advantages and features of the invention result from the following description with reference to the figures. Show:

Figure 1

an embodiment of a clamp in side view;

Figure 2

a representation of the second clamping leg of the embodiment of Figure 1;

Figure 3

a clamp in vertical section in the open position;

Figure 4

a clamp according to Figure 3 in the closed position;

Figure 5

an embodiment of a double clamp in side view;

Figure 6

a double clamp in vertical section in the open position and

Figure 7

a double clamp according to Figure 6 in the closed position.

The clamp shown in Figures 1 to 5 consists of a Clamp leg 1 with pressure trough 9 and upper pivot hook 5 and out a clamping leg 2 with a suspension bow 10. Between these Clamp legs 1 and 2 is a U-shaped leaf spring 3 at a medium height this clamping leg 1 and 2 arranged. The low point of the leaf spring 3 is on the upper pivot hook 5. In the middle of the clamping leg 2, a lower pivot hook 6 is attached, which has a bearing pan 8, into which the end of the upper pivot hook 5 engages. Both Pivotal hooks 5 and 6 have stiffening ribs 4. At the bottom Ends of the clamping legs 1 and 2 are arranged clamping ribs 7.

Another embodiment provides this clamp with two Pairs of clamping ribs 7, the clamping leg 2 with a suspension arch 10 on both sides a clamping leg 1 with pressure trough 9 and top Pivotal hook 5 with stiffening rib 4, each a U-shaped leaf spring 3 and each a clamping rib 7 is assigned. The clamping leg 2 points in the middle Height the lower pivot hooks 6 with bearing pans 8 on both sides and stiffening ribs 4 for engaging the upper pivot hooks 5. At the are the lower end of the clamping leg 2 and the two clamping legs 1 Clamping ribs 7 arranged.

By squeezing both clamp legs 1 and 2 at the end of the hook with one hand, applying pressure with the thumb on the Pressure trough 9 takes place, the clamp opens, so that now the Item of clothing, for example the hem of a pair of pants can. When you release the two clamping legs 1 and 2, the closes Clamping bracket again and the item of clothing is translated by the Spring force clamped.

By pressing the leaf spring 3, the upper and the move lower pivot hooks 5 and 6 against each other and thus form the Pivot point. The spring force acts from the outside inwards through the pivot point and gives its effect on the clamping ribs to be clamped 7. The stable Storage of the leaf spring 3 and the fulcrum hooks 5 and 6 to form the The fulcrum is defined by those on both sides of it Stiffening ribs 4 guaranteed.

This clamp is easy to handle and has a high pressure effect by corresponding the leaf spring 3 with the pivot hooks 5 and 6 along the entire clamping leg 1 and 2 and thus reaches one excellent clamping effect. This clamp is simple producible and not only has a multitude of possible uses for clothing items, but also for fabric samples, for holding on of paper and the like.

According to the fashionable trend that two trousers go with one suit are made, the double clamp is excellent Way.

The exemplary embodiments show that the respective elastic element exerts pressure on the elements involved in at least two directions. On the one hand, the two clamping legs are above the joint axis pressed apart, on the other hand, the two joint members in the Direction of their rear grip relative to each other, so that a unintentional loosening of the joint links, in the shown Embodiments pivot point hook is avoided.

The figures show that the clamping area is essentially parallel to the The lower edges of the clamping legs run, depending on how the clamping ribs are trained. The articulated links, in the exemplary embodiments shown the fulcrum hooks thus rotate essentially to one Bottom edge parallel axis. In the exemplary embodiments, the Pivotal hooks 5, 6 also shown that these are in one direction reach behind, which is essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The in the Embodiments shown U-shaped leaf spring 3 not only presses the two clamping legs 1, 2 apart above the axis, so that this below the axis are pressed together, but it also presses the Clamp leg 2 with the pivot point hook provided with the bearing pan 8 6 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation, while the clamping leg 1 with the pivot hook 5 in the opposite Pushes direction by placing her middle part on the pivot hook 5 rests.

Reference symbol list:

1

Clamping leg

2nd

Clamping leg

3rd

Leaf spring

4th

Stiffening ribs

5

upper pivot hook

6

lower pivot hook

7

Clamping ribs

8th

Storage pan

9

Pressure trough

10th

Hanging bend

Claims (6)

1. Clamping-action hanger for items of clothing, comprising at least two clamping legs (1, 2) which are articulated against one another under spring pressure halfway along their vertical extents, clamp in the article of clothing in a clamping region located in the region of their bottom edges and, for this purpose, have a clamping rib (7), one clamping leg (2) having a hanging hook (10) at the top end and another clamping leg (1) having a press hollow (9) at the top end, the clamping legs being articulated via at least two articulation elements (5, 6) which can be rotated about an axis essentially parallel to the clamping region and of which in each case one is arranged on one of the clamping legs, and which engage behind one another in a direction which intersects the axis, and there being arranged between the clamping legs, for the purpose of producing the spring pressure, at least one U-shaped leaf spring (3) which forces the clamping legs apart from one another above the axis and, at the same time, subjects the articulation elements (5, 6) to loading in the direction in which they engage one behind the other, characterized in that the bottom of the U-shaped leaf spring (3) rests on the top articulation element (5).
2. Clamping-action hanger according to Claim 1, characterized in that the articulation elements are formed by point-of-rotation hooks (5, 6), of which one has a step bearing (8) in which the other engages.
3. Clamping-action hanger according to Claim 2, characterized in that the point-of-rotation hooks (5, 6) are rib-stiffened.
4. Clamping-action hanger according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the legs of the U-shaped leaf springs (3) are supported on inner protrusions of the respective clamping legs (1, 2).
5. Clamping-action hanger according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in each case one clamping leg (1) with a press hollow (9) at the top end is arranged on both sides of the clamping leg (2) with the hanging hook (10) at the top end.
6. Clamping-action hanger according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping leg (2) with hanging hook (10) has, on both sides, in each case one bottom rib-stiffened point-of-rotation hook (6) with step bearing (8), in each case one clamping leg (1) with press hollow (9), in each case one top rib-stiffened point-of-rotation hook (5) and in each case one leaf spring (3), and it forms a clamping-rib pair (7) with each of the two clamping legs (1).

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