EP3095358A1 - Foldable coat hanger - Google Patents

Abstract

Clothes hanger (1) comprising a first hanger arm (2) and a second hanger arm (12) and a joint (4) which connects the first hanger arm (2) to the second hanger arm (12), the first hanger arm (2) around the Joint is movable relative to the second bracket arm (12) between a folded position and a basic position. A position element (3) for fixing the basic position by means of a magnetic element (22) is provided, by means of which position element (3) the movement of the bracket arms (2, 12) can be initiated from the basic position into the folded position or vice versa by manual actuation.

Description

The invention relates to a foldable hanger comprising a first hanger arm and a second hanger arm and a hinge connecting the first hanger arm to the second hanger arm, wherein the first hanger arm is movable about the hinge relative to the second hanger arm between a folded position and a home position.

From the DE461512 is a foldable hanger known which has a first and second bail arm. When the hanger is in its hanger position, the first and second hanger arms are folded up about a horizontal axis of rotation. This hanger seems to be relatively complicated to handle.

From the FR629698 is a foldable hanger known which can be folded about a vertical axis of rotation. The two arms are connected by a hinge. The two yoke arms can be held in a folded position via a spring element or in a basic position. This hanger is used to hang the garment in a folded position. The garment is therefore hung on the hanger when it is in its home position. Then the hanger is moved together with the garment in its folded position. An advantage of this solution is that it requires a rack of lesser depth, that is, for example, a narrow cabinet for storing the garments. However, such a hanger is not suitable for garments with a tight neckline because the hanger is in its home position when the garment is hung on the hanger.

It has been shown that it is often troublesome, especially for staff in clothing stores, to neatly store the garments left behind by customers without much loss of time. Usually, the employee keeps the coat hanger in one hand and the garment in the other. If one of the garments has a narrow neckline, the must Employees remove the garment, and insert the hanger from the bottom of the garment into the neckline. This handling is time consuming and keeps the employee from devoting himself to his customers. In addition, the stores are often only a few storage areas, which are usually in the cashier area, which is located away from the sales area. In order to remove the garment, the employee must therefore seek such a support surface and is also in competition with other users of the existing support surface, resulting in waiting periods in which the employee is not available for customer service.

To hang a garment with a narrow neckline on a hanger and to be able to insert a hanger into the neckline from above, foldable hangers have been developed. For this, the employee can take the garment over his arm, fold the hanger with his hands, hold the garment with one hand in the area of the neckline and then insert the folded hanger with the other hand in the neckline. Then he has to fold out the hanger again and can hang the garment back on a shop shelf or a cupboard. Another example of such a foldable hanger can be found in the GB135807 A , The two hanger arms of this hanger are connected to each other via the hanger hook. For this purpose, one of the bracket arms on a metal plate, which has a bore for the hanger hook. On the other arm of the bail hook is fixed, which is passed through the hole of the metal plate. The bail arm with the metal plate is rotatable along the hanger hook and vertically movable so that the hanger arm with the metal plate in folded state over the hanger arm comes to rest with the hanger hook when the hanger is in its hanging position. However, the user needs both hands to fold this hanger.

The object of the invention is to provide a one-handed to use foldable hanger, the handling requires only a small amount of force.

The object of the invention is achieved by a hanger, a first bail arm, a second bail arm and a hinge comprising the first Bail arm connects to the second bail arm, wherein the first bail arm is movable about the hinge relative to the second bail arm between a folded position and a normal position. A position element is provided, by means of which the movement from the basic position to the folded position or vice versa can be initiated by manual actuation.

The positional element allows one-handed operation of the first and second bail arms so that the first bail arm is rotatable relative to the second bail arm from the home position to the folded position. The joint is mounted according to an embodiment on a first side of the hanger, which will also be referred to as the front. The positioning element is arranged on a second side of the hanger, which will also be referred to below as the back, wherein the first side of the second side is opposite.

According to a preferred embodiment, the hinge is arranged along a hinge axis and at least one of the first and second bracket arms is rotatable about the hinge axis. In particular, the hinge comprises a rod, wherein the rod extends in the direction of the hinge axis, wherein at least two receiving cavities are arranged around the rod, wherein the first receiving cavity is attached to the first bail arm and the second receiving cavity is attached to the second bail arm, so that the first and / or second receiving cavity is rotatable about the rod. The receiving cavity may be formed in particular as a cylinder.

A return member may be provided which extends between the first and second bail arms and is secured to the first and second bail arms, wherein the bail arms are movable from the folded position to the home position by the return element. The return element may be formed as resettable hinge element, spring element, in particular as a spring steel plate, coil spring, elastic band member, in particular rubber band.

The position element may be fixedly connected to one of the first or second bracket arms and have a projection which in a recess of the in each case other bail arm engages when the hanger is in its normal position. The projection may include a fastener to lock the two bracket arms in the basic position, wherein the fastening element comprises in particular a magnet or a latching mechanism.

Advantageously, each of the bracket arms is replaceable. To separate the two bracket arms, it is sufficient to remove the rod in the joint and, if necessary, to loosen the return element.

At least one of the hanger arms may include a holder for receiving a removable indicator element. Such an indication element may be, for example, an information sign with a mark, such as a label, a mark, a logo, a lettering or a figurative representation or the like, which makes it possible to identify the goods, the supplier or seller of the same. This mark can also be attached for advertising purposes. The tag may also include a price tag or a tag indicating the size of the garment to the customer. The tag may also include a programmable module which may communicate data to the seller or the customer in electronic form. This data may include information about the garment, such as price, size, manufacturer, material, washing instructions, and the like. The seller or customer can accordingly be equipped with a receiving device which can read this data. The receiving device may be, for example, a smartphone, tablet or the like, which can read the data via an app.

This holder may for example be designed as a bore. This hole is located, for example, on the underside of the bail arm, near its end, which is connected via the joint with the other bail arm. In this hole, a pipe element may be used, for example, a metal pipe element. In the tubular element, a plug or clip can be inserted, clamped there and removed again. Alternatively, it is possible to provide a tubular element with an internal thread into which a provided with an external thread end of a reference element can be screwed.

The hinge may according to one embodiment include a rod which is formed as part of a hinge member. On this rod receiving cavities are rotatably arranged. The receiving cavities may in particular be formed as cylindrical elements and have wing elements, which are connected to one of the bracket arms. In addition, a spring element may be provided which acts as a return element. This spring element is arranged on the rod and extends for example between two adjacent receiving cavities. Alternatively it can be provided a separate return element, which is designed for example as an elastic element which connects the first end of the first bail arm with the second end of the second bail arm with each other.

The method of actuating a foldable garment hanger comprising a first bail arm and a second bail arm and a hinge connecting the first bail arm to the second bail arm, the first bail arm being movable about the hinge relative to the second bail arm between a folded position and a home position; comprises the following steps: in a first step, the hanger is held on one of the hanger arms with one hand, in a second step the second hanger arm is operated with the thumb of this hand on its underside on the back of the hanger arm, with a small contact pressure with the thumb is applied to the second bail arm, so that the second bail arm is rotated about the hinge in the direction of the first bail arm, so that the front sides of the bail arms are opposite to each other. If the hanger to be moved from its folded position back to the normal position, it is sufficient to actuate the position element with the thumb and exert a small pressure force on the position element with the thumb.

This hanger can thus be performed by the manipulation with a single hand from the basic position to the folded position and back to the normal position.

The folding function or folding function with appropriate alignment of the hinge axis allow the production of the hanger of a few components. In addition, the design allows existing hangers to be equipped with the folding function, that is to integrate the folding function in existing hangers later. In particular, the handling of the hanger can be simplified by the hanger is operated with one hand.

The purpose of the folding function or folding function is to position garments of all kinds, especially with small necklines, quickly and ergonomically on the hanger. Due to the structure and the incorporation of the folding mechanism, the function is visually barely visible. The folding mechanism can be adjusted depending on the material of the hanger. The Positioning Element is used to manually assist / control the movement of the hanger arms, to fix the home position, and provides an optimal surface for customization, in particular, a marking for promotional purposes.

Another advantage of the foldable garment hanger may be that customers hang the non-selected garments themselves back in place in a store, since the handling is very simple and fast due to the one-handed operation of the folding function.

The hanger can independently swing back to the home position when a return element is provided, which makes the return to the home position as soon as the user releases one of the hanger arms. For a heavy garment or garment which, due to its shape or other reasons, blocks the automatic recovery of the hanger arms to the home position, the recovery may be enforced by applying manual pressure to the positional element. The manual back pressure is then applied in the opposite direction as the pressure to operate the folding function, so that the back pressure supports the provision.

According to one embodiment, a hanger comprises a first hanger arm and a second hanger arm, a suspension element and a hinge which connects the first hanger arm with the second hanger arm, wherein the first hanger arm a first End surface and the second bail arm having a second end surface. The first bail arm is movable about the hinge relative to the second bail arm between a folded position and a home position, the first end surface facing the second end surface in the home position. The first end surface and the second end surface form an angle with each other in the folded position. A positional member is provided having a first portion permanently connected to the first bail arm and having a second portion releasably connected to the second bail arm, the second portion overhanging the end surface of the first bail arm. By manual deflection of the second section from the home position, the movement of the bail arms from the basic position to the folded position or vice versa can be initiated. The second portion is connected in the basic position with the second bail arm by means of a magnetic element, wherein the second portion in the folded position at a distance from the second bail arm.

In particular, the magnetic element can be accommodated in a recess of the bail arm. Conversely, a magnetic element may also be provided in the second section of the position element or the second section of the position element may be formed as a magnetic element. Furthermore, a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element may be provided, wherein the first magnetic element is arranged in the second portion of the position element and the second magnetic element is arranged in the recess of the bail arm, which receives the second portion of the position element in the basic position.

According to one embodiment, the second portion of the position element may be formed as a projection which is formed as a magnetic element or contains the magnetic element. In particular, the hinge may be mounted on a first side of the hanger and the position element may be disposed on a second side of the hanger with the first side facing the second side. The first side of the hanger may be either the front or the back of the hanger. In particular, the joint may be arranged along a hinge axis and at least one of the first and second bracket arms may be rotatable about the hinge axis.

According to one embodiment, the joint includes a first joint member and a second joint member, wherein the first joint member and the second joint member are rotatably connected to a rod. In particular, the rod may extend in the direction of the hinge axis, wherein at least two receiving cavities may be arranged around the rod, wherein the first receiving cavity is attached to the first hinge member and the second receiving cavity is attached to the second hinge member, so that the first and / or second receiving cavity the rod is rotatable.

According to one embodiment, a spring element may be arranged on the rod, which is supported on the first and second joint element, so that a biasing force can be exerted on the first and second joint elements by the spring element, wherein the joint elements are fastened to the bow arms, so that by the biasing force the hanger arms are pressed against the position element.

According to one embodiment, a return element may be provided, which may extend between the first and second bail arm and is secured to the first and second bail arm, so that the bail arms are movable from the folded position to the basic position by the return element. In particular, the return element may be formed as a spring element, in particular as a recoverable hinge element, spring steel plate, coil spring, elastic band member or rubber band.

According to any of the preceding embodiments, an anchoring element may be arranged in at least one of the bracket arms, wherein the anchoring element has a recess in which one end of the suspension element can be accommodated. The end of the suspension element may in particular comprise an external thread. According to one embodiment, the first bail arm includes a recess and the second bail arm a recess, wherein the anchoring element is held in the basic position in each of the two recesses. The anchoring element may include a bore or groove extending along the plane of symmetry in the direction of the axis of rotation. According to a further embodiment, the end of the suspension element can be accommodated in one of the hanger arms. In particular, the external thread can be accommodated in a bore in one of the hanger arms. This bore is preferably located in the vicinity of one of the ends of the hanger arms, which lie opposite each other in the basic position, wherein the distance between the two hanger arms in the basic position at the ends is minimal. In particular, the weight of the hanger arms according to this embodiment may differ from each other, so that an arrangement of the suspension element outside the axis of symmetry of the hanger can be compensated by an increased weight of the hanger arm containing the suspension element. According to a further embodiment, the end of the suspension element may be received in a groove in the end face of one of the hanger arms. In particular, the suspension element can be pressed or glued into this groove.

The positioning element according to each of the preceding embodiments may in particular contain a ferromagnetic steel sheet. In particular, the ferromagnetic steel sheet can be burnished, which is advantageous for finishing as well as for reasons of rust protection. The position element may at least partially contain a metal, for example bronze, brass, aluminum, copper, which is not magnetic and contain wood or plastic.

A method of actuating a foldable hanger comprising a first hanger arm and a second hanger arm, a hanger and a hinge connecting the first hanger arm to the second hanger arm is held in a first step on the first hanger arm with one hand. The first bail arm is movable about the hinge relative to the second bail arm between a folded position and a home position. The first end surface is in the basic position of the second end face opposite. The first end surface and the second end surface form an angle with each other in the folded position. A positional member is provided having a first portion permanently connected to the first bail arm and having a second portion detachably connected to the second bail arm. The second section projects beyond the end surface of the first bail arm to which the first portion is connected, wherein the first bail arm has a first end surface and the second bail arm has a second end surface. With the thumb, a contact pressure is exerted on the second bail arm, so that the second portion of the position element is released from the second bail arm, wherein the contact with a magnetic element is interrupted, by which the bail arm and the position element are connected to each other in the basic position. Subsequently, the second bail arm is rotated about the hinge in the direction of the first bail arm, so that the second portion in the folded position has a distance from the second bail arm.

A method of manufacturing a foldable hanger comprises the steps of mounting a hanger hole in a hanger blank along the plane of symmetry extending between a first hanger arm and a second hanger arm. This plane of symmetry advantageously contains the center of gravity of the hanger. The bore extends in particular from the highest position in the position of use of the hanger in the vertical direction downwards and is usually designed as a blind hole. That is, the bore extends in particular to a maximum of 2/3 of the width of the hanger, preferably up to a maximum of half of the hanger, wherein the bore may have a diameter of about 5 mm according to one embodiment.

In a second step, the hanger is cut along the plane of symmetry by means of a separating device, for example a chop saw. According to one embodiment, the width of the cut produced by the saw blade of the chop saw is about 2 mm. In particular, the width of the chop saw is substantially equal to the cutting width produced by the saw blade. As a result, two bore halves are generated. Thus, after the cut, the depth of each of the bore halves is reduced by half the cutting width. That is, the diameter of the bore is still 3 mm according to the embodiment, when the two arms are joined together, so that they together again give a hanger. The diameter of the bore, which is formed by joining the two bracket arms along the ends thereof, is thus according to this embodiment substantially the same size as the Diameter of the suspension element to be received in this hole.

The hanger has a front side and a back side opposite to the front side. In a third step, recesses for an anchoring element, for the suspension element and a recess for a position element are provided following the production of the bore on the front of the first and second bracket arms and provided on the back of the first and second bracket arms recesses for a joint. The joint may each have one on each one of the bracket arms arranged joint element. According to one embodiment, recesses may be provided for cover elements of a cover for one or each of the hinge elements. In particular, the recesses can be produced by a milling method. A recess for receiving a magnetic element can be produced after production of the recess.

In a fourth step, which is advantageously carried out after the third step, the suspension element is pressed into the anchoring element, so that the suspension element is positioned together with the anchoring element in the recess. In particular, the anchoring element can be fixed in the recess by means of an adhesive connection.

In a fifth step, the position element is received in a recess of one of the hanger arms. In particular, the position element is received in a recess of the first or the second bail arm. In particular, the first or second portion of the position element can be glued into the recess, so that the anchoring element can be better fixed in the recess.

In a sixth step, a magnetic element is pressed into a recess and / or fastened by means of an adhesive or adhesive.

In a seventh step, the joint is connected to the first and second bracket arms on the back of the hanger. For this purpose, according to one embodiment, the joint of the first and a second joint element consist, a spring element and a rod, wherein the rod is guided by receiving cavities of each of the hinge elements and by the spring element. In particular, the joint can be temporarily fixed by means of an auxiliary form element in a position in which the two joint elements lie substantially in a common plane, so that the angle of inclination between the first joint element and the second joint element is substantially 180 °. The hinge elements can be inserted into the recesses of the first and second bail arm and fastened there. According to one embodiment, fastening screws can be used for this purpose, which are guided by corresponding recesses in the joint elements and are introduced into centering holes, which are provided in the recesses of the hanger arms, so that the joint elements are held by means of the fastening screws in the recesses. According to a variant, the joint elements can also be glued into the recesses or a combination of different types of attachment can be provided. The recesses preferably have a depth which corresponds substantially to the thickness of the joint element. At the latest after the curing of the adhesive, the auxiliary form element can be removed. The hinge elements can be hidden by a cover to a large extent, so that the outer surface of the bracket arms is flat and can be avoided that garments get caught in the joint. In addition, the surface of the hanger can be made aesthetically pleasing. The cover may alternatively be used to provide information, for example, logos, pricing information, product information may be affixed to the cover. According to a further variant, the cover may be releasably connected to the one or more hinge elements, so that it is easily replaceable.

In particular, after completion of the assembly of the hinge elements, the cover elements can be positioned in the recesses of the first and second bracket arms. The cover can also be pressed into the recesses or fixed by means of an adhesive in the recesses when the cover should be permanently mounted on the surface of the hanger.

• Fig. 1: die Vorderseite des Kleiderbügels,
• Fig. 2: die Rückseite des Kleiderbügels gemäss Fig. 1,
• Fig. 3: eine Ansicht des Kleiderbügels gemäss Fig. 1 von oben zu Beginn des Faltvorgangs,
• Fig. 4: eine Ansicht des Kleiderbügels gemäss Fig. 1 im teilweise gefalteten Zustand,
• Fig. 5 ein Detail des Faltmechanismus,
• Fig. 6 ein Beispiel für die Verwendung des Kleiderbügels,
• Fig. 7 eine Ansicht des Kleiderbügels von unten im Detail,
• Fig. 8 eine Ansicht der Vorderseite eines Kleiderbügels nach einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel,
• Fig. 9 eine Ansicht der Rückseite eines Kleiderbügels nach dem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel,
• Fig. 10 zeigt eine Explosionszeichnung eines Kleiderbügels gemäss Fig. 8 oder Fig. 9,
• Fig. 10a zeigt eine Ansicht eines Hakens für den Kleiderbügel sowie eines Blocks zur Aufnahme des Hakens gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10b eine Ansicht des zweiten Bügelarms gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10c eine Ansicht des ersten Bügelarms gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10d eine Ansicht des Positionselements gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10e eine Ansicht eines Magnetelements gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10f eine Ansicht eines Gelenkelements gemäss Fig. 10, gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10g eine Ansicht einer Stange für das Gelenk gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10h eine Ansicht eines Gelenkelements gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10i eine Ansicht eines Federelements für das Gelenk gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10j eine Ansicht der Vorderseite des ersten Bügelarms gemäss Fig. 10,
• Fig. 10k eine Ansicht der Rückseite des zweiten Bügelarms gemäss Fig. 10.

The clothes hanger according to the invention will now be illustrated with reference to some embodiments. Show it

• Fig. 1 : the front of the hanger,
• Fig. 2 : the back of the hanger according to Fig. 1 .
• Fig. 3 : a view of the hanger according to Fig. 1 from above at the beginning of the folding process,
• Fig. 4 : a view of the hanger according to Fig. 1 in the partially folded state,
• Fig. 5 a detail of the folding mechanism,
• Fig. 6 an example of using the hanger,
• Fig. 7 a view of the hanger from below in detail,
• Fig. 8 a view of the front of a hanger according to a second embodiment,
• Fig. 9 a view of the back of a hanger according to the second embodiment,
• Fig. 10 shows an exploded view of a hanger according to Fig. 8 or Fig. 9 .
• Fig. 10a shows a view of a hook for the hanger and a block for receiving the hook according Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10b a view of the second bail arm according Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10c a view of the first bail arm according to Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10d a view of the position element according to Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10e a view of a magnetic element according to Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10f a view of a joint element according Fig. 10 . according to Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10g a view of a rod according to the joint Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10h a view of a joint element according Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10i a view of a spring element for the joint according to Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10j a view of the front of the first bail arm according Fig. 10 .
• Fig. 10k a view of the back of the second bail arm according to Fig. 10 ,

The hanger 1 of Fig. 1 is shown in a view showing the front 8. The hanger consists of a first bail arm 2 and a second bail arm 12 and a hinge 4 and a suspension member 7, which is formed for example as a hanger hook. The hinge 4 connects the first bail arm 2 to the second bail arm 12. The first bail arm 2 is rotatable relative to the second bail arm 12 about the hinge axis 5 passing through the hinge 4. The rotational movement according to Fig. 1 takes place by the rotation of the first bail arm 2, which is arranged on the left side, out of the plane of the drawing in the direction of the second bail arm 12. The hinge 4 therefore extends on the front side 8 between the first bail arm 2 and the second bail arm 12 first bail arm 2 and the second bail arm 12 a first end 13 and a second end 14 of what is in Fig. 5 is clearly visible. The first end 13 and the second end 14 are opposite to each other when the hanger in its use position, for example, hanging on a clothes rail or a coat hook. The first end 13 includes with the second end 14 an acute angle, a right angle or an obtuse angle when the hanger is in the folded position, that is, in its folded position. The maximum angle is 180 °, when the hanger is in the use position, which is also referred to as the basic position.

In Fig. 2 the hanger 1 is shown in a view showing the rear 9. On the back 9, a position element 3 is arranged, which extends from the first bail arm to the second bail arm and is secured to the first bail arm. An embodiment of the position element 3 is shown in detail in FIG Fig. 5 shown.

Fig. 3 shows a view of the hanger at the beginning of the folding process. The first bail arm 2 is in this case held in one hand in such a way that the thumb comes to rest on the position element 3. The position element 3 is firmly connected to the second bail arm 12. For example, an adhesive bond may be provided or the position element may be formed as part of the bail arm. The position element 3 is arranged in the basic position such that, in a first embodiment, it spans a flat surface with the first bail arm 2 and the second bail arm 12. The positioning element 3 has a projection 10 which projects beyond the edge of the second bail arm 12. The projection 10 may be received in the basic position in a corresponding recess 11 of the second bail arm 12.

According to an embodiment, not shown in the drawings, the position element 3 may also have a nose which projects in the basic position beyond the spanned by the bracket arms common surface, which forms the back 9. For example, the position element 3 may have a substantially circular cross-section. The surface of the circular cross-section may have an edge 17 which extends substantially parallel to the hinge axis. This edge is in Fig. 5 visible, noticeable. The edge 17 may form the tip of an elevation tapering toward it. From the edge 17, a first planar surface 18 extend in the direction of the first bail arm and a second planar surface 19 in the direction of the second bail arm. The first flat surface 18 can be operated with the thumb of a hand holding the hanger on the first bail arm. The first planar surface 18 may be provided with a surface structure which increases the friction, so that the thumb does not slip on this surface. Furthermore, the surface may contain an optical or haptic reference to the user to use this flat surface as a support surface for the thumb. For example, it may have a different color or a different surface texture or be made of a different material.

The positioning element 3 is connected to the first bail arm 2 at least over part of the first flat surface 18. With the second bail arm 12 is the Positioning element not connected when the hanger is not in its normal position, so that the second bail arm 12 can be moved freely.

Thus, when a user wishes to bring the hanger into the folded position, he grasps the first bail arm with his hand, positions the thumb on the second flat surface, and thus can initiate the rotational movement about the hinge 4. So he only needs a single hand to manipulate the hanger.

Between the first bail arm 2 and the second bail arm 12, a return element 6 may be provided. The return member 6 extends between the first and second bail arms and is secured to the first and second bail arms. By means of the return element 6, the hanger arms are movable from the folded position to the basic position. Such a return element 6 may be formed as a spring element, in particular as a spring steel plate, coil spring, or comprise a band member of elastic material, such as a rubber band.

Fig. 4 shows a view of the hanger according to Fig. 1 in the partially folded state. The position element 3 is completely separated in this position from the recess 11, since it moves with the first bail arm 2. The projection 10 of the position element 3 thus protrudes beyond the end 13 of the first bail arm 2.

Fig. 5 shows a detail of the hanger according to one of the preceding embodiments. In particular shows Fig. 5 the joint 4, which is arranged along a hinge axis 5. At least one of the first and second bracket arms 2, 12 is rotatable about the hinge axis 5. The hinge 4 comprises a rod 15 which extends in the direction of the hinge axis 5. At least two cylinders 16 are arranged around the rod 15, the first cylinder being fastened to the first bail arm 2 and the second cylinder being fastened to the second bail arm 12, so that the first and / or second cylinder can be rotated about the rod 15. In the present illustration 8 such cylinders are provided. Several groups of cylinders and rods may be provided along the hinge axis 5 are arranged. The cylinders are provided with wing elements, which engage in corresponding, provided at the two ends 13, 14 of the hanger arms grooves or pockets and secured there. The wing elements are not visible in the present illustration.

Fig. 6 shows an example of the use of the garment hanger for a garment with a narrow neckline, in the present presentation, a T-shirt. The hanger is inserted in folded condition with one hand in the neckline. Once the first and second bail arms are inside the garment, the hanger can be moved to its home position. There is no elongation of the neckline, because the hanger is moved inside the garment and it has only a small width in the neckline. The cross section of each bail arm increases towards the end 13, 14. In particular, in the region of the neckline, the top of each bail arm has a greater inclination than the support surface for the shoulder region of the garment. This curved shape of the top of each bail arm is particularly well adapted to the shape of the garment, so that the garment can rest along the entire surface of the corresponding bail arm and the weight of the garment can be distributed to the entire bail arm.

The larger cross-section of each bail arm near its corresponding end 13, 14 also allows stable attachment of the hinge 4 at both ends. In addition, a larger area is provided for the position element, so that despite the position element sufficient dimensional stability of the hanger is ensured.

At least one of the yoke arms may include a holder 20 for receiving a removable indicator element, which is shown in FIG Fig. 7 is shown. Such an indication element may be, for example, an information sign with a label, such as a label, a brand, a logo, a lettering or a figurative representation or the like, which makes it possible to identify the product or the provider or seller of the same.

This holder 20 may for example be designed as a bore. This hole is located, for example, on the underside of the bail arm, near its end, which is connected via the hinge 4 with the other bail arm. In this bore, a pipe element 21 may be used, for example, a metal pipe element. In the tubular element, a plug or clip can be inserted, clamped there and removed again. Alternatively, it is also possible to provide a pipe element with an internal thread into which an end provided with an external thread of a reference element can be screwed.

Fig. 7 thus shows a section of a hanger 1 in a view from below. This view shows the first bail arm 2, the second bail arm 12, and the joint 4, via which the two bail arms are coupled together at their ends 13, 14. The hinge consists of a rod 15 which is formed as part of a hinge element. On this rod receiving cavities 16 which are formed as cylindrical elements, rotatably arranged. The receiving cavities 16 have wing elements, which are connected to one of the bracket arms. In addition, a spring element may be provided which acts as a return element. This spring element is arranged on the rod and extends for example between two adjacent receiving cavities. Such a spring element is in Fig. 7 not shown. Alternatively, a separate return element 6 may be provided, which is configured for example as an elastic element which connects the first end 13 with the second end 14 of the corresponding bracket arms together.

Fig. 8 shows a view of the front 8 of a hanger 1 according to a second embodiment. The hanger 1 consists of a first bail arm 2 and a second bail arm 12, and a suspension element 7 and a hinge 4, which connects the first bail arm 2 with the second bail arm 12. The suspension element 7 may be formed, for example, as a hook, which has a first end, which is formed in a circular arc and extends substantially over a three quarters of the circumference of a circle. The first end is used to hang the hanger on a clothes rail. The hinge 4 is arranged on the back 9 of the hanger, therefore in Fig. 8 invisible, see also Fig. 9 , The first bail arm 2 and the second bail arm 12 are shown only partially in the present illustration. A suspension element 7 is arranged in the plane of symmetry between the first bail arm 2 and the second bail arm 12. This plane of symmetry includes the hinge axis 5. The first bail arm has a first end surface 13 and the second bail arm has a second end surface 14. The first bail arm 2 is movable about the hinge relative to the second bail arm 12 between a folded position and a home position. The first end face 13 is opposed to the second end face 14 in the home position, the first end face 13 and the second end face 14 forming an angle with each other in the folded position. A position element 3 is provided, which has a first portion 55 which is permanently connected to the first bail arm 2. The position element 3 has a second portion 56 which is detachably connected to the second bail arm 12. The second section 56 projects beyond the end face 13 of the first bail arm 2, to which the first section 55 is connected. By manual deflection of the second portion 56, the movement of the bail arms 2, 12 can be initiated from the basic position to the folded position or vice versa. The second section 55 is connected in the basic position with the second bail arm 12 by means of a magnetic element 22. The second section 56 has a distance from the second bail arm 12 in the folded position.

Fig. 9 shows a view of the back 9 of a hanger according to the second embodiment. The rear side of the garment hanger is defined, which contains the joint 4. The hinge 4 is not visible in the present illustration because it is hidden by a cover 60. This cover 60 is arranged substantially below the suspension element 7. The cover 60 in the present illustration is a circular element which is arranged in a corresponding recess of each of the hanger arms 2, 12. Preferably, the hinge axis 5 forms a diameter line of the cover 60. According to the present embodiment, the cover 60 consists of a first cover member 65 and a second cover member 66. The first cover member and the second cover member are semicircular in the present representation. The hinge axis 5 forms a diameter line and through the hinge axis 5 also extends the plane of symmetry.

Of course, the cover elements of the semicircular shape may have different cross-sectional areas, that is, for example, polygonal, in particular rectangular or triangular cross-sectional shapes may be provided. The cover elements are primarily the cover of the underlying joint 4, which in Fig.10f, Fig.10g, Fig.10h is shown. The cover member 65 is therefore firmly connected to the second bail arm 12. The cover member 66 is connected to the first bail arm 2. A gap extends along the symmetry plane between the two cover elements. This gap allows the unobstructed rotational movement of the cover 66 by an angle of up to 175 ° in the direction of the cover 65 so that the back of the first bail arm 2 can rest on the back of the second bail arm 12 or at least the two hanger arms 2, 12 such a small Distance from each other, that both arms can be held with one hand.

The back is the side, which is characterized in that the center planes, which contain the hanger arms of the hanger, enclose an acute angle to each other in the folded state.

Fig. 10 is an exploded view of the individual components of a hanger according to Fig. 8 or Fig. 9 , Shown are a part of the first bail arm 2, the second bail arm 12, the suspension element 7, a block 23 for holding the suspension element 7 in the bail arms 2, 12. By means of the block 23, which may also be referred to as anchoring element, the suspension element in the two hanger arms of the hanger are added. Furthermore, the cover 60 is shown with the two cover elements 65, 66 and a magnetic element 22, which may be arranged in an associated recess of the bail arm 2. The recess is also located on the opposite front of the bail arm. 2

Furthermore, the sub-elements of the folding mechanism are shown. These sub-elements consist of a first joint element 25, a second joint element 26, a rod 15 to be received in the joint elements and a spring element 24.

Furthermore, the position element 3 is shown, which is located on the side facing away from the viewer side of the hanger in the assembled state behind the cover 60.

The function of these parts is in the following detailed representations according to 10a, Fig. 10b, Fig. 10c . 10d, 10e, 10f, 10g, 10h, 10i . Fig. 10j, Fig. 10k described.

Fig. 10a shows the suspension member 7 in detail and the block formed as an anchoring element 23. The suspension element has an arcuate support member 27 and a straight screw-in element 28, which adjoins the arcuate support member 27. At the end of the screw-in element 28 is an external thread 29, which can be screwed, for example, in a corresponding bore 30 in the block 23 to be held in this bore. The bore 30 may be equipped with a corresponding internal thread. The suspension can be fixed in position in the bore, for example by means of adhesive in its position, but it may also be desirable to allow a rotational movement of the suspension. According to a further embodiment, the block contains a groove instead of a bore 30. This groove is dimensioned such that the external thread is received in the assembly of the block 23 with the suspension element 7 in this groove, wherein the external thread 29 is pressed into the groove. After pressing the suspension element 7 can be rotated about the axis of the screw-28, wherein the external thread cuts into the groove wall. The block is made of a material which is softer than the material from which the external thread is made. In particular, the block may be a plastic element or a wooden element.

Fig. 10b shows a detail of the second bail arm 12, namely the rear side 9. The end 14 of the second bail arm is adjacent to the in Fig. 10c shown end 13 of the first bail arm 2 when the two bail arms are in the assembled state. The block 23 is received between the first bail arm and the second bail arm. For this purpose, the block 23 is accommodated schematically in a cavity or a respective recess 35, 36. Each of the hanger arms has one Such recess, which is designed such that in the assembled state, the block 23 is received in the cavity provided by the recesses 35, 36. The second bail arm 12 has the recess 35. In the present illustration, this recess 35 is located on the front side of the second bail arm, therefore it is in Fig. 10b indicated only by dashed lines. The block 23 is glued into the recess 35, so that the block in the recess 35 can be held captive, even if the hanger is in the folded position. The block 23 is at least partially hidden by the position element 3, which in Fig. 8 is shown. The position element 3 is also held in a recess of the second bail arm 12. A view of the front 8 of the second bail arm 12 is in Fig. 10j shown.

In Fig. 10b also a recess 41 for the cover 65 is shown. In this recess 41, a further recess 31 is provided for the joint element 25, which in Fig. 10f is shown in detail. The recess 41 is substantially semicircular. The shape of the recess 41 corresponds to the shape of the cover member 65. For cover elements with other geometric shapes, a corresponding recess is provided, which is not shown in the drawing. The hinge element 25 is concealed in the assembled state by the cover 65. The recess 31 may include two centering holes 37, 38 for fixing the hinge element 25, for example by means of screws. Alternatively or additionally, the joint element 25 may be held in the recess 31 by means of an adhesive bond.

Fig. 10c shows a detail of the first bail arm 2, namely its rear side 9. The end 14 of the second bail arm is adjacent to the in Fig. 10c shown end 13 of the first bail arm 2 when the two bail arms are in the assembled state. The block 23 is received between the first bail arm 2 and the second bail arm 12. The block 23 is for this purpose received schematically in a cavity or a recess 36. Each of the hanger arms 2, 12 has such a recess, which is designed such that in the assembled state, the block 23 in which of the recesses 35, 36 provided cavity is added. The block 23 may be formed in particular as a square profile.

This block 23 holds the two yoke arms in position so that rotation about the pivot would be prevented by this block if insufficient space is provided in one of the yoke arms to effect rotation.

In Fig. 10c a recess 34 for the cover 66 is also shown. In this recess 34, a further recess 32 is provided for the hinge element 26, which in Fig. 10h is shown in detail. The recess 34 is substantially semicircular. The shape of the recess 34 corresponds to the shape of the cover 66. For cover with other geometric shapes a corresponding recess is provided, which is not shown in the drawing. The hinge element 26 is concealed in the assembled state by the cover 66. The cover member 66 and the hinge member 26 are not visible in the present illustration to show the arrangement of the recesses 32 and 34. The recess 32 may include two centering holes 39, 40 for fixing the hinge element 26, for example by means of screws. Alternatively or additionally, the joint element 26 may be held in the recess 32 by means of an adhesive bond.

Furthermore, in Fig. 10c a recess for the magnetic element 22 is provided, which in Fig. 10e is shown.

Fig. 10d shows a view of the cover 60. In the present form, the cover member 60 is shown as a circular disc member consisting of two cover members 65, 66. The cover may be made of the same material as the hanger. The cover may for example consist of wood or plastic or contain these materials.

Fig. 10e shows the magnetic element 22, which in the recess 42 of Fig. 10k is included. The magnetic element 22 can be glued, for example, in the recess 42.

Fig. 10f, Fig. 10g such as Fig. 10h show the joint 4 according to a preferred embodiment in detail. The joint 4 according to this embodiment consists of the joint element 25, the joint element 26, and the rod 15. In the assembled state, the rod 15 is received by the two joint elements 25 and 26 and the joint elements 25, 26 are rotatable about the rod 15. On the rod 15 and the spring element 24 is held, which in Fig. 10i is shown.

This in Fig. 10f shown hinge element 25 is designed as a plate member having two recesses 47, 48. The recess 47 comes to lie on the bore 37 during assembly. The recess 48 comes to lie on the bore 38 during assembly. Further, in the present embodiment, the hinge member 25 includes two receiving cavities 51, 52 extending in the longitudinal direction. The rod 15 of the Fig. 10g can be held and guided in these receiving cavities 51, 52. The hinge element includes indentations or indentations which serve to receive the corresponding receiving cavities 53, 54 of the joint element 26.

This in Fig. 10h shown joint element 26 is designed as a plate member having two recesses 49, 50. The recess 49 comes to lie on the bore 39 during assembly. The recess 50 comes to lie on the bore 40 during assembly. Further, in the present embodiment, the hinge member 26 includes two receiving cavities 53, 54 extending in the longitudinal direction. The rod 15 of the Fig. 10g can be held and guided in these receiving cavities 53, 54. The hinge member includes indentations or cuts which serve to receive the corresponding receiving cavities 51, 52 of the hinge element 25.

The spring element 24 can be positioned between the receiving cavity 53 and the receiving cavity 52 during assembly. The spring element 24 in Fig. 10i has a first spring arm 61 and a second spring arm 62. The two spring arms 61, 62 are based in the assembled state on the surface of the hinge elements 25, 26 from.

The spring element supports in the in Fig. 10i position shown the folding movement of the hanger. In order to prevent the folding movement in the idle state, the position element 3 is held by the magnetic element 22. The position element 3 consists at least partially of a magnetizable material. The position element 3 is thus in interaction with the magnetic element 22 mounted on the rotatable first bail arm 2.

The positioning element has a first section 55 and a second section 56. The first portion 55 is in the assembled state in the recess 11 of the first bail arm 2 and the second portion 56 is located in the recess 33 of the second bail arm 12. The second portion 56 of the position member 3 is secured in the recess 33 may be glued there, for example , The first portion 55 of the position element 3 is free, so that the bail arm 2 can be rotated away from the position element 3. When the magnetic force applied by the magnetic member 22 no longer holds the bail arm 2 to the position member 3 and the user overcomes the restraining force of the spring member 24, a folding movement of the first bail arm toward the second bail arm can be initiated. The user can thus initiate a collapsing movement with little effort and continue the Einklappbewegung against the restoring effect of the spring element until the backs of the two hanger arms 2, 12 are substantially opposite. The spring force is dimensioned so small that this folding movement can be done with one hand.

A view of the front 8 of the first bail arm 2 is in Fig. 10j shown. Fig. 10j shows a detail of the first bail arm 2. The end 13 of the first bail arm is adjacent to the in Fig. 10k shown end 14 of the first bail arm 12, when the two bail arms are in the assembled state. The block 23 according to Fig. 10 is received between the first bail arm and the second bail arm. The block 23 is for this purpose schematically a recess 36 added. The block 23 is fitted in the recess 36 in such a way that the block can absorb vertical forces when the hanger is in its use position. That is, the weight of the hanging garment is transmitted via the two top surfaces of the recesses 35, 36 on the suspension element 7. If the Clothes hanger is in the folded position, usually no weight forces, so that it is sufficient if the block 23 is permanently connected to one side only with the second bail arm 12. The block 23 is at least partially covered by the position element 3, which in Fig. 8 is shown and is not visible here, so that the recess 36 and the recess 11 can be shown for the section 55. Furthermore, in Fig. 10j a recess 42 is provided for the magnetic element 22, which in Fig. 10e is shown.

A view of the front 8 of the second bail arm 12 is in Fig. 10k shown. Fig. 10k thus shows a detail of the second bail arm 12, namely its front side 8. The end 14 of the second bail arm 12 adjoins the in Fig. 10j shown end 13 of the first bail arm 2 when the two bail arms are in the assembled state. The block 23 is received between the first bail arm and the second bail arm. The block 23 is for this purpose schematically a recess 35 added.

The block 23 is advantageously glued into the recess 35, so that the block in the recess 35 can be held captive, even if the hanger is in the folded position. The block 23 is at least partially covered by the position element 3, which in Fig. 8 is shown and omitted in the present illustration, so that the recess 35 and the recess 33 for the second portion 56 of the position element 3 can be shown.

The magnetic element 22 may also be mounted on the second bail arm 12. According to this embodiment, the block 23 is permanently connected only to the recess 36 of the first bail arm 2. The first portion 55 of the position element 3 is received in the recess 11 and may also be permanently held in the recess 11, for example by means of an adhesive connection.

With the above variant or the embodiment according to Fig. 10 as well as the details too Fig. 10 Either a right-handed or a left-handed easy-to-use foldable hanger can be obtained.

A method for manufacturing a garment hanger according to one of the preceding embodiments comprises the following steps. A clothes hanger made from one piece is used as a starting product. The hanger is provided with a hole for the suspension. The bore extends along the plane of symmetry which extends between the first bail arm and the second bail arm. This plane of symmetry contains the center of gravity of the hanger. The bore extends from the highest position in the position of use of the hanger in the vertical direction downwards and is usually designed as a blind hole. That is, the bore extends to a maximum of 2/3 of the width of the hanger, preferably up to a maximum of half of the hanger.

Particularly advantageous is a hole with a diameter of about 5 mm turn out.

In a second step, the hanger is cut along the plane of symmetry by means of a separating device, for example a chop saw. According to one embodiment, the width of the cut produced by the saw blade of the chop saw is about 2 mm. In particular, the width of the chop saw is substantially equal to the cutting width produced by the saw blade. As a result, two bore halves are generated.

Thus, after the cut, the depth of each of the bore halves is reduced by half the cutting width. That is, the diameter of the bore is still 3 mm according to the embodiment, when the two bracket arms are joined together that they together again give a hanger. The diameter of the bore, which by joining the two bracket arms along the ends 13, 14 is thus substantially the same size as the diameter of the hook member which is to be received in this bore.

Following the preparation of the bore are on the front 8 of the hanger arms 2, 12, the recesses 35, 36 for the block 23 and the Recesses 11, 33 for the first and second portions 55, 56 of the position element 3 attached. On the back 9 of the hanger arms 2, 12, the recesses 31, 32 for the hinge elements 25, 26 and the recesses 34, 41 for the cover members 65, 66 of the cover 60 are attached. In particular, the recesses can be produced by a milling method. The recess 42 can be produced after production of the recess 11.

In the next step, the suspension element 7 is pressed into the groove of the anchoring element or block 23, so that the suspension element 7 can be positioned together with the block 23 in the recess 35 and can be fixed in the recess 35 by means of an adhesive connection. The external thread 29 of the suspension element 7 is thus pressed into the groove, whereby a screwing of the suspension element 7 is omitted in a bore of the anchoring element. In particular, when the external thread 29 is formed as a self-tapping thread, the suspension element remains rotatable in the anchoring element.

As a result, the second portion 56 of the position element 3 is glued into the recess 33 of the second bail arm 12. As a result, the block 23 is also better fixed in the recess 35. Subsequently, the magnetic element 22 is pressed into the recess 11 and / or secured by means of an adhesive or adhesive.

Before or after the processing of the front side 8 of the hanger, the back 9 is processed and in particular the joint 4 with the first and second bracket arms 2, 12 connected. For this purpose, the two joint elements 25, 26, the spring element and the rod 15 are assembled. The rod 15 is for this purpose guided by the receiving cavities 51, 53, then by the turns of the spring element 24 and by the receiving cavities 52, 54, so that the assembled joint 4 is prepared for assembly. The joint 4 is temporarily fixed by means of an auxiliary form element in a position in which the two joint elements 25, 26 lie substantially in a common plane, so that the angle of inclination between the first joint element 25 and the second joint element 26 is substantially 180 °. The hinge elements 25, 26 can be inserted into the recesses 31, 32 and fastened there. According to one embodiment, fixing screws can be used for this purpose, which are guided through the corresponding recesses 47, 48, 49, 50 and inserted into the centering holes 37, 38, 38, 40 so that the hinge elements are held in the recesses by means of the fastening screws. According to a variant, the joint elements can also be glued into the recesses 31, 32 or a combination of different types of attachment can be provided. The recesses 31, 32 preferably have a depth which corresponds substantially to the thickness of the joint element. At the latest after the curing of the adhesive, the auxiliary form element can be removed.

After completion of the assembly of the hinge elements 25, 26, the cover members 65, 66 in the recesses 34, 41 of the first and second bracket arms 2, 12 are positioned. The cover elements 65, 66 can be pressed into the recesses or fixed by means of an adhesive in the recesses. The hinge elements 25, 26 are largely covered by the cover.

The invention is not limited to the present embodiments of the hanger. The arms can differ in their dimensions. Furthermore, various return elements can be used and different position elements. The position of the hinge, the suspension element, the position element, the anchoring element may be on any side of one of the bracket arms, that is, the terms front, back, first and second bracket arm are only illustrative of some embodiments of the invention. This means, for example, that a position element can be located either on the front or the back of at least one of the bracket arms. This applies analogously, in particular for the joint, for the suspension element or the anchoring element. In particular, the positions of each of the mentioned features can be reversed, so that a clothes hanger for left-handers, as well as a hanger for right-handed people can be obtained.

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Clothes hanger (1) comprising a first bail arm (2) and a second bail arm (12), a suspension element (7) and a hinge (4) connecting the first bail arm (2) to the second bail arm (12), the first one A first end surface (13) and the second bail arm having a second end surface (14), the first bail arm (2) being movable about the hinge relative to the second bail arm (12) between a folded position and a home position, the first end surface (13) in the basic position of the second end face (14) is opposite, wherein the first end face (13) and the second end face (14) in the folded position at an angle to each other, characterized in that a position element (3) is provided which a first portion (55) which is permanently connected to the first bail arm (2) and a second portion (56) which is releasably connected to the second bail arm (12), wherein the second Ab section (56) projects beyond the end surface (13) of the bail arm, whereby the movement of the bail arms (2, 12) can be initiated from the basic position to the folded position or vice versa by manual deflection of the second section (56) from the basic position second portion (55) is connected in the basic position with the second bail arm (12) by means of a magnetic element (22), wherein the second portion (56) in the folded position a distance from the second bail arm (12). Clothes hanger according to claim 1, wherein the magnetic element (22) is received in a recess of the bail arm. Clothes hanger according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second portion (56) of the position element is formed as a projection which is formed as a magnetic element (22) or contains the magnetic element. Clothes hanger according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge (4) is mounted on a first side of the hanger and the Positioning element (3) is arranged on a second side of the hanger, wherein the first side of the second side is opposite. Clothes hanger according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge (4) along a hinge axis (5) is arranged and at least one of the first and second hanger arms (2, 12) about the hinge axis (5) is rotatable. A garment hanger as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the hinge (4) includes a first hinge member (25) and a second hinge member (26), the first hinge member (25) and the second hinge member (26) being rotatably connected to a rod (15) are. Clothes hanger according to claim 6, wherein the rod (15) extends in the direction of the hinge axis (5), wherein around the rod (15) at least two receiving cavities (16, 51, 52, 53, 54) are arranged, wherein the first receiving cavity ( 16, 51, 52) is secured to the first hinge member (25) and the second receiving cavity (53, 54) is secured to the second hinge member (26) such that the first and / or second receiving cavities (16, 51, 52, 53, 54 ) is rotatable about the rod (15). Clothes hanger according to one of claims 6 or 7, wherein on the rod (15) a spring element (24) is arranged, which on the first and second hinge element (25, 26) is supported, so that by the spring element (24) a biasing force on the first and second hinge elements can be exercised, wherein the hinge elements are fixed to the bail arms, so that by the biasing force, the bail arms are pressed against the position element (3). Clothes hanger according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a return element (6) is provided, which extends between the first and second bail arm (2, 12) and is fastened to the first and second bail arm, wherein the bail arms (2, 12 ) are movable from the folded position to the basic position. Clothes hanger according to claim 9, wherein the return element (6) is designed as a spring element, in particular as a recoverable hinge element, spring steel plate, coil spring, elastic band member or rubber band. Clothes hanger according to one of the preceding claims, wherein one of the hanger arms (2, 12) includes a holder (20) for receiving an indicator element. Clothes hanger according to one of the preceding claims, wherein an anchoring element (23) in at least one of the hanger arms (2, 12) is arranged, wherein the anchoring element has a recess (35, 36), in which one end of the suspension element (7) is receivable. A garment hanger as claimed in claim 12, wherein the first bail arm (2) includes a recess (36) and the second bail arm (12) includes a recess (35), the anchoring element (23) being in the home position in each of the two recesses (35,36). is held. A method of operating a foldable garment hanger comprising a first bail arm (2) and a second bail arm (12), a suspension member (7) and a hinge (4) connecting the first bail arm (2) to the second bail arm (12) the first bail arm (2) is movable about the hinge relative to the second bail arm (12) between a folded position and a home position, the first end surface (13) facing the second end surface (14) in the home position, the first end surface (13 ) and the second end surface (14) in the folded position at an angle to each other, characterized in that a position element (3) is provided which has a first portion which is permanently connected to the first bail arm and has a second portion which releasably connected to the second bail arm, the second portion overhanging the end surface of the first bail arm to which the first portion is connected, w obei the first bail arm, a first end surface (13) and the second bail arm, a second end surface (14) in which, in a first step, the hanger is held on the first hanger arm with one hand, and the thumb is applied a contact pressure on the second hanger arm, so that the second portion of the position element is released from the second hanger arm, wherein the contact with a magnetic element interrupted is, by which the bail arm and the position element are connected together in the basic position, then the second bail arm is rotated about the hinge in the direction of the first bail arm, so that the second portion in the folded position has a distance from the second bail arm. A method for producing a foldable hanger, wherein in a first step, a bore for a suspension element takes place on a hanger blank along the plane of symmetry extending between a first hanger arm (2) and a second hanger arm (12), in a second step the hanger along the plane of symmetry is severed by means of a separating device, wherein in a third step following the production of the bore on the front side (8) of the first and second bail arms (2, 12) recesses for an anchoring element (23) for the suspension element (7) and a recess for a position element (3) are mounted, as well as on the back (9) of the first and second bracket arms (2, 12) recesses (31, 32) for a joint (4) may be mounted, wherein in a fourth step , which is advantageously carried out after the third step, the suspension element (7) ge in the anchoring element (23) is pressed, so that the suspension element (7) together with the anchoring element (23) is positioned in the recess (35), wherein in a fifth step, the position element (3) is received in a recess (33) of one of the bracket arms (12), wherein in a sixth step, a magnetic element (22) is pressed into a recess (11) and / or fastened by means of an adhesive or adhesive, wherein in a seventh step on the back (9) of the hanger the hinge (4) with the first and second bracket arms (2, 12).

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