EP4256122A1

EP4256122A1 - Clothes holder

Info

Publication number: EP4256122A1
Application number: EP21823733.7A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Agata GURDET
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2020-12-02
Filing date: 2021-12-01
Publication date: 2023-10-11
Also published as: WO2022115892A1; AT523934A4; AT523934B1

Abstract

The invention relates to a clothes holder comprising a fixing element (1), at least one holding element (2) and at least two connecting pieces (5), at least one of the connecting pieces being designed to be movable along the fixing element (1) and the at least one connecting piece (5) being fixed to the fixing element (1) if needed so that the distance between the connecting pieces (5) in the longitudinal direction (6) of the fixing element (1) can be changed if needed, and the holding element (2) having first connecting elements (17) that can be connected to second connecting elements (18) of a connecting piece (5). The clothes holder is characterized in that the holding element (2) is elastic in at least one portion.

Description

laundry rack

The invention relates to a laundry holder, comprising a fixing element, at least one holding element and at least two connecting pieces, wherein at least one of the connecting pieces is designed to be moved along the fixing element and the at least one connecting piece can be selectively fixed to the fixing element, so that the Distance between the connecting pieces in the longitudinal direction of the fixing element can be optionally changed, the holding element having first connecting elements which can be connected to second connecting elements of a connecting piece.

Various possibilities for drying laundry, in particular after a washing process, are known from the prior art. In addition to the conventional drying rack, ironing with an iron and drying with an electric tumble dryer, this also includes clothes holders, which can essentially only hold one piece of clothing and which enable the laundry arranged on the clothes holder to be as large as possible through contact with the Ambient air is dried by the individual layers of the garment are spaced apart. Furthermore, drying that is as crease-free as possible should be achieved by such clothes holders in order to avoid subsequent ironing as much as possible. This is achieved by tensioning the clothing, which reduces or eliminates the formation of wrinkles. is avoided. In addition, the laundry arranged on the laundry holder, for example by artificially generated steam or a provided air flow to be dried.

Such devices are, for example. known from the documents GB 2187383 A, US 2195235 A, US 2998903 A, WO 2016071865 A1 and WO 2019040084 A2. The document US 3464604 A further shows a clothes holder comprising a plurality of rigid holding elements which are connected at two connection points to a central fixing element. The distance between the connection points can be varied by means of a spindle, which also changes the arrangement of the holding elements and allows adaptation to different items of clothing.

The disadvantage of all the known laundry holders, however, is the complex structure and the large amount of space required, even when not in use. In addition, the structure and the adaptation to a specific piece of clothing are costly and complicated, which means that a lot of time is lost during use.

It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a laundry holder of the type mentioned at the outset, which has a simple structure and, in particular, can be adapted quickly and easily to a piece of clothing.

According to the invention, it is provided in a laundry holder of the type mentioned at the outset that the holding element is designed to be elastic, at least in one section. The at least partially elastic design of the at least one holding element makes it possible to change the distance between the connecting pieces (and thus the shape or position of the at least one holding element) in a simple manner, because this changes the Retaining element in the elastic area can easily and without further action deform and adapt to the new position changed by changing the distance between the connecting pieces. Complex constructions with the aid of joints or the like are therefore not necessary in order to adapt the shape of a holding element to a specific item of clothing. Under an elastic holding element or. an elastic section is a holding element or. understand a section that resp. which can be deformed under the action of a force and, when the applied force is removed, can return to its original state essentially without deformation.

In order to connect the holding element to the fixing element, at least two connecting pieces are provided, with at least one of the connecting pieces being able to be moved along the fixing element and optionally fixed to the fixing element. In this way, the distance between the connecting pieces can be adjusted as required in the longitudinal direction of the fixing element. Both connecting pieces can preferably be moved along the fixing element and can be fixed with the fixing element in order to increase the flexibility of the setting.

In this case, the connecting pieces have connection points at which the connecting pieces are connected to the holding element or are connected to it. can be connected.

Provision is preferably made for the holding element to be essentially completely elastic. Here are particularly preferred, apart from possibly. provided connecting elements, especially in the end areas of the holding element, all areas elastic and therefore deformable .

The at least one holding element consists, for example. made of plastic, metal, glass fiber or similar, or mixtures of different materials. These materials are particularly robust and have good elasticity. Furthermore, they are waterproof to prevent the drying rack from being damaged by wet or dirty water. damp laundry is damaged. The necessary elasticity is ensured by a suitable choice of material and structure.

The at least one holding element is preferably completely optional with the connecting piece or the connecting pieces can be connected and detached. Alternatively, the holding element is firmly connected to the connecting piece at least at one connection point.

Two holding elements are preferably provided, each of which preferably has an essentially elongated shape and which can further preferably be fastened to two essentially opposite sides of the fixing element at one connection point each. The two holding elements can preferably be connected on opposite sides with the same connecting piece. In this case, the connecting piece has connecting elements for connection to two holding elements. In the fastened state, the holding elements are preferably each arranged in a C-shape, with the ends of the C-shape each being connected to the fixing element. The retaining elements are preferably designed and arranged essentially symmetrically to one another in relation to the fixing element. Alternatively, only one holding element is provided, which is preferably O-shaped, for example. circular or oval, and can be connected to the fixing element at at least two points via connecting pieces. The one holding element preferably has a symmetrical shape in relation to the fixing element. The section of the holding element arranged on one side of the fixing element is thus essentially symmetrical to the section of the holding element arranged on the other side of the fixing element.

The fixing element preferably has an elongated shape, with the length being significantly greater than the width and the depth. Provision is particularly preferably made for the fixing element to be rigid and preferably a rod. Alternatively, the fixing element can be a rod with a changeable length, for example. to change the distance between the connectors. Furthermore, the fixing element can also be designed to be flexible and, for example, be a rope or a band, which can further reduce costs, effort and the required storage space when the laundry holder is not in use. A band is particularly advantageous here because it can basically only be bent in two directions and is therefore more stable than a rope.

The fixing element can, for example. made of a metal or a plastic or Mixtures of these materials can be made.

In order to save as much space as possible

to allow clothes hanger when not in use, the fixing element preferably has at least one cavity or an indentation on . Preferably, the cavity or the depression over substantially the entire length of the fixing element and is, for example. formed by a plan view of the fixing element O-shape, U-shape, H-shape, square shape and / or T-shape or. limited . Particularly preferably, the fixing element has a U-shape and a T-shape in a top view, with the U-shape being connected to the T-shape, with the opening of the U-shape on one side and the crossbar of the T -Form is placed on the opposite side. In this cavity deepening can the holding element ( s ) and other parts , for example . Collar clamping elements and sleeve clamping elements are arranged.

Furthermore, it is preferably provided that the elastic holding element has a cross section that is essentially constant over the length of the holding element. In this way, essentially the same elasticity over the length of the holding element is achieved in a simple manner. The cross section of the holding element is preferably designed to be essentially round. Alternatively, the cross section is preferably rounded at least on one side, with at least 50% of the cross-sectional circumference being particularly preferably rounded. The rounded side is arranged on the side facing the laundry, which means that no or only small imprints appear on the garment.

In order to achieve simple and good tensioning of the holding element, it is particularly preferred that the holding element has at least one convex cross-section has section. Provision is particularly preferably made for the holding element to be designed, at least in sections, in cross-section essentially in the shape of a segment of a circle, in particular in the shape of a semicircle. The holding element preferably has a rectangle in cross section and two convex, for example arcs in the shape of a segment of a circle on . The arcs are preferably of essentially the same size and are further preferably arranged on the short sides of the rectangle. The holding element is preferably symmetrical in cross section to at least a first axis. Particularly preferably, the holding element is also symmetrical in cross-section with respect to a second axis, which is arranged essentially perpendicularly to the first axis. This makes it possible to use the holding element if necessary. to counteract long-term deformations, which are unavoidable in the vast majority of flexible/elastic materials. During use, the essentially parallel edges of the rectangle, preferably the long sides, lie on the side facing the fixing element and on the side facing away from the fixing element, which improves the stability of the item of laundry on the clothes holder. Such a design of the retaining element is particularly advantageous when using webs, even if the webs are designed accordingly. This improves the adhesion between the holding element and the web and these do not easily slide off one another under pressure.

The first and the second connecting elements can, for example. be designed positively and/or non-positively and/or include magnets. The first connecting elements can, for example. be an end portion of the holding element. Here, the holding element preferably essentially over the entire length to the same cross-section. Furthermore, the second connecting elements can preferably be movable, preferably pivotable, between at least a first and a second position, in order to enable the second connecting element to be adjusted to the arrangement of the holding element. Furthermore, a plurality of second connecting elements are preferably provided, which are arranged in such a way that the first connecting elements can be selectively connected to the respective most suitable second connecting element. E.g. the second connecting elements each have a different distance from the fixing element.

It is provided that at least one of the connecting pieces is designed to be moved, in particular shifted, along the fixing element, preferably steplessly. This movement allows the distance between the connection points to be adjusted or increased . to be changed . All connecting pieces are particularly preferably designed to be adjustable relative to the fixing element. Alternatively, at least one of the connecting pieces, in particular the bottom one, can be firmly connected to the fixing element. In this case, it is particularly preferably provided that the connecting piece can be selectively fixed to the fixing element. This makes it possible to move the connecting piece relative to the fixing element and to fix it in the desired position. To fix the connector can include a locking mechanism, the example. has an opening with a screw arranged therein. In order to fix the connecting piece at a desired location, the screw is turned in the direction of the fixing element. In order to release the connecting piece again, the screw is loosened again. Alternatively can also e.g. Spring elements are used to fix the connector on the fixing element.

In order to enable a simple arrangement of a connecting piece on the fixing element, it is preferably provided that the connecting piece or several connectors in plan view is U-shaped or in the form of a hollow square or. are . Provision is particularly preferably made for the cavity formed by the connecting piece to essentially correspond to the outer shape of the fixing element, so that there is only a small amount of play between the connecting piece and the fixing element, which is necessary for the relative movement.

Furthermore, the fixing element, a plurality of fasteners, for example. Grooves or grooves, to which the holding element can be fastened either directly or via a connecting piece connected to the holding element. The distance between two connectors is determined by the arrangement of the holding element or. a corresponding connector on a fastener set or. changes . The fastening elements are particularly preferably arranged at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the fixing element.

In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the ends of the holding element can be connected to the fixing element. In this case, the ends of the holding element particularly preferably have first connecting elements, for example a cross-sectional thickening, which are designed to be connected to second connecting elements of the fixing element. In order to improve the stability and the variability of the holding element, it is preferably provided that at least three connection points or Connectors are provided for connecting the at least one holding element to the fixing element. This makes it possible to vary not only the distance between two connecting pieces, but between three or more connecting pieces, as a result of which the holding element can be brought into a larger number of configurations and thus better adapted to a specific piece of clothing. In this case, the holding element preferably has, in addition to an elongate base body, at least one web which emanates from the base body. In particular, one, two, three or more webs can be provided, which are connected to the base body at the same point or at different points in each case. The webs are also preferably elongate and particularly preferably consist of the same material as the base body. Furthermore, the webs preferably have essentially the same cross section as the base body. The base body and the webs are particularly preferably designed in one piece.

Furthermore, the holding element can comprise one or more mold holders, which have an essentially closed and preferably adjustable shape. This mold holder can, for example. used to stretch trouser legs. It can preferably also be provided here that, when in use, the holding element is connected to a second connecting element of a connecting piece and a web is connected to another second connecting element of the same connecting piece. In order to ensure that the item of clothing is well stretched by the at least one holding element, it is preferably provided that the at least one holding element is designed to exert a spring force on the fixing element when it is connected to the fixing element. If connecting pieces are provided in order to connect the at least one holding element to the fixing element, the spring force is applied via the or the connector ( s ) exerted on the fixing element . Provision is preferably made for the spring force to act in opposite directions at a first connection point and at a second connection point. If the fixation element is flexible, e.g. as a rope, is formed, a stabilization of the fixing element and thus the entire laundry holder is achieved by this arrangement.

It is preferably also provided that the fixing element has a base. Such a stand is arranged at the lower end of the fixing element and allows the clothes holder to be placed anywhere in a room without requiring a clothes rod or the like to hold the clothes holder, which means that the clothes holder can be used flexibly. The base particularly preferably has a translationally displaceable central element which is operatively connected to a large number of legs, in particular three or four, for example. about striving. The legs or the central element are arranged in such a way that a movement of the central element hereby causes a rotational movement of the legs, whereby the legs are moved from a rest position to a deployed position. In the rest position, the legs are preferably substantially parallel to each other and particularly preferably arranged parallel to the central element. In the deployed position, the legs are preferably folded out to enclose a larger standing area. A movement of the central element in the direction of the fixing element particularly preferably causes a movement of the legs in the direction of the use position and a movement of the central element in the direction away from the fixing element causes a movement of the legs in the direction of the rest position. This makes it possible for the central element to be moved in the direction of the fixing element when the clothes holder is placed on the floor, and thus for the legs to be pivoted into the use position. As soon as the clothes holder is lifted again, the middle element is moved again in the direction away from the fixing element due to gravity and the legs are folded back into the rest position. The base does not have to be touched, so that the simplest possible use is ensured.

Alternatively, it is preferably provided that the fixing element has at least one standing element, which consists of at least one elastic central area and legs adjoining it. that or the standing elements form the base. The central area acts as a spring element and can be inserted into the cavity of the fixing element by compressing it and is held there by the spring force, with the central area preferably being U-shaped. The legs protrude from the cavity and serve to support the standing element or of the fixation element. In order to remove the standing element, the central area is pressed together against the spring force and can then be removed from the cavity. Two standing elements are preferred provided, which are preferably formed substantially the same. The standing elements are preferably made of a thin, elongated material, for example. a wire which is kinked in the middle to provide a U-shape and hence a spring. The standing elements particularly preferably extend essentially in one plane. As a result, the base consisting of the standing elements can be stored or stored in a space-saving manner. be transported .

In order to enable the laundry holder to be arranged on a rod, the fixing element preferably has at least one hook in the upper area. The fixing element particularly preferably has a hook at the upper end of the fixing element and at least one further hook, preferably two, three or four further hooks, in the upper region on the sides of the fixing element. These other hooks are used in particular to hang up items of clothing or collars or Sleeve tensioning elements in the unused condition of the clothes hanger. The drying rack can also be used sensibly when the actual main function, namely drying laundry, is not required.

Furthermore, the fixing element preferably has an opening for a hook of a clothes hanger in the upper region, so that a clothes hanger can be hung on the fixing element with the aid of the opening. This makes it possible, after drying has taken place on the clothes hanger, to simply take the clothes hanger and thereby remove the item of clothing from the clothes hanger. The garment can then be hung up directly using the hanger, e.g. in a closet. It is not necessary to rearrange the garment. Especially the opening is preferably arranged in a connecting piece that can preferably be selectively connected to the fixing element.

In a preferred embodiment, it is provided that the at least one holding element is arranged in such a way that it can be selectively moved between a first position and a second position, with the at least one holding element being spaced at least in sections from the fixing element in a first position and in a second position essentially rests against the fixing element. In the first position, the holding element is in a position of use in which a piece of clothing can be hung on the clothes holder, while the holding element is in the second position in a storage position in which the clothes holder is not used. In the storage position, the at least one holding element rests against the fixing element in order to enable the clothes holder to be stored in as space-saving a manner as possible. In the storage position, the at least one holding element is either connected to the fixing element or separated from it.

Furthermore, a clothing tensioning element is preferably provided, which is designed to be attached to the fixing element, for example. similar to a connector, and a spring element and a connecting part, for example. a clamping element. The spring element is connected to the connecting part and preferably as at least one elastic cord, or. elastic band formed. The connecting part is preferably a clip element which is designed to apply pressure to the garment on both sides to exercise and to keep this. This device makes it possible to connect a shirt or other piece of clothing to the fixing element using the connecting part, with the spring element exerting a tensile stress on the piece of clothing, as a result of which it is tensioned and a better ironing effect is achieved during drying. This application is particularly advantageous for rows of buttons on a shirt or other piece of clothing. The row of buttons is pulled apart by the holding elements and the areas of the garment in this area are folded or folded. crumpled . These unwanted folds can be reduced or eliminated by additional tension using a clothing stretching element. be avoided .

The invention also relates to a set, comprising at least one clothes holder according to the invention and at least one sleeve tensioning element, which is designed to be placed in an item of clothing arranged on the clothes holder and to exert pressure on the sleeve of the item of clothing, and preferably a collar tensioning element, which is designed to be placed in a garment placed on the clothes hanger and to apply pressure to the collar of the garment. Two sleeve tensioning elements are particularly preferred.

A sleeve tensioning element and a collar tensioning element are elements that are basically independent of the clothes holder and are designed to be placed in an item of clothing arranged on the clothes holder and to exert pressure on the item of clothing, in particular the collar and the sleeves. As a result, for example a sleeve of a garment, e.g. of a shirt, pushed apart and thus the fabric flags of the sleeve are kept apart to allow better drying and a better ironing effect in this area of the garment. In order to achieve this effect, it is preferably provided that the sleeve tensioning element and/or the collar tensioning element consist of an elastic material. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that a sleeve tensioning element and/or a collar tensioning element has a tensioning device which allows the size of the sleeve tensioning element or allows the collar clamping element. E.g. are a sleeve stretching element or a collar clamping element essentially elongate elements that can be connected by means of a clamping device in such a way that a closed shape is formed. The size of the mold can be changed using the clamping device and adapted to the respective garment. The clamping device can, for example. include a cord or chain.

The collar clamping element or the sleeve clamping elements are preferably attached to the fixing element or. attachable . The size of the clamping elements can be changed by means of a clamping device which is particularly preferably provided. It is preferably also provided that the collar or Sleeve tensioning elements are only attached to the fixing element or connecting piece when not in use. can be attached to save space. During use, the collar clamping element or the sleeve tensioning elements, on the other hand, are not connected to the fixing element.

The invention is based on an exemplary embodiment shown schematically in the drawing from explained in more detail. In this shows Fig. 1 shows a schematic representation of an embodiment of a set according to the invention in a first state, FIG. 2 shows a schematic representation of the set according to FIG. 1 in a second state, FIG. 3 a first connector, FIG. 4 a second connecting piece, FIG. 5 a second embodiment of a laundry holder according to the invention, FIG. 6 a first embodiment of a fixing element, FIG. 7 a second embodiment of a fixing element, FIG. 8 shows a cross section through a holding element, FIG. 9 a standing element and FIG. 10, a garment stretching member.

In Fig. 1 is a laundry holder comprising a fixing element 1 and two holding elements 2 is shown. The fixing element 1 has an elongated shape. The holding elements 2 each have an outer, C-shaped base body and two inner webs 3 , the holding elements 2 each being connected to the fixing element 1 at four connection points 4 . Furthermore, the holding elements 2 are arranged essentially symmetrically in relation to the fixing element 1 . The connection points 4 are each formed on a connection piece 5 which receives the ends of the holding elements 2 . The connecting pieces 5 are preferably each steplessly displaceable relative to the fixing element 1 in the longitudinal direction 6 of the fixing element 1 in order to vary the distance between the connection points 4 and thus to change the shape and position of the holding elements 2 . Alternatively, one or more of the connecting pieces 5 can also be firmly connected to the fixing element 1 .

At the lower end of the fixing element 1, a base 7 is arranged, which has a plurality of legs 8 and one in the longitudinal direction 6 of the fixing element 1 has a movable middle element 9 . The middle element 9 and the legs 8 are arranged in such a way that a displacement of the middle element 9 causes the legs 8 to rotate so that they can be turned or folded between an operating position ( FIG. 1 ) and a rest position ( FIG. 2 ). can be pivoted. For this purpose, the legs are 8, for example. connected to the central element 9 via struts 10 . The fixing element 1 also has a hook 11 in order to be able to hang up the laundry holder, for example. on a clothes rail. A collar tensioning element 12 and two sleeve tensioning elements 13 are also shown. The collar tensioning element 12 and the sleeve tensioning elements 13 are each elastic. The sleeve clamping elements 13 each have a U-shaped section 14 and a connecting section 15 . The connecting section 15 is firmly connected at one end to the U-shaped section 14 and at one end is detachably connected to the U-shaped section 14 by a connecting device 16 arranged on the U-shaped section. The connecting section 15 and the connecting device 16 form a clamping device. By releasing the connecting device 16, the U-shaped section 14 can be enlarged or reduced in order to change the size and shape of the sleeve tensioning elements 13 and thus to fit a sleeve or to adjust a garment. After the correct size has been set, the connecting device 16 can be closed again.

In an alternative embodiment, only one retaining element 2 is provided, which is designed to be closed and therefore has the same shape as the two in FIG. 1 holding elements 2 shown in common. In Fig. 2 are the laundry holder, the collar clamping element 12 and the sleeve clamping elements 13 according to FIG. 1 shown in an exploded view. The holding elements 2 are relaxed and have an essentially elongate, straight shape. At the ends of the holding elements 2 first connecting elements 17 are shown, the example. are formed as an end region or as cross-sectional thickening and the, preferably detachable, connection with the fixing element 1 or. the connectors 5 are used. Furthermore, the connecting pieces 5 each have second connecting elements 18 which are designed to interact with the first connecting elements 17 . The second connecting elements 18 can, as shown schematically by means of the arrows 19, be moved, in particular rotated, in order to be able to be adapted to the corresponding position of the holding elements 2 relative to the fixing element 1.

The base 7 is shown in a rest position, with the central element 9 being displaced in the direction away from the fixing element 1 and the legs 8 being folded towards one another and running essentially parallel to one another. The collar tensioning element 12 and the sleeve tensioning elements 13 are also shown in the relaxed state.

In Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a first connecting piece 5, which is preferably provided as the uppermost connecting piece. The connecting piece 5 is essentially U-shaped in plan view, with the fixing element 1 being arranged in the hollow space between the legs of the U-shape in the operating state. The second connecting elements 18 are shown in a first position, with the dashed lines a second or specify the third position of a connecting element 18 . In order to enable an adjustment between the first, the second and the third position, the connecting elements 18 in this embodiment are connected to the main part of the connecting piece 5 by means of a joint 20 . The second connecting elements 18 are each of different lengths, and a first connecting element 17 can optionally be connected to one of the second connecting elements 18 in order to enable an optimal setting and position of the holding element 2 depending on the garment. The connecting piece 5 also has a locking mechanism 21 in order to allow continuous adjustment of the connecting piece 5 relative to the fixing element 1 . In order to attach a clothes hanger to the connecting piece 5, an opening 22 is also provided. This allows a clothes hanger to be arranged on the clothes hanger, so that after drying only the clothes hanger needs to be taken to remove the garment from the clothes hanger.

In Fig. 4 shows a second connector 5 which is preferably provided as one of the lower connectors. The second connector differs from that in FIG. 3 shown by the lack of an opening 22 and the second connecting elements 18 arranged in the other direction.

In Fig. 5 shows a second embodiment of a clothes holder according to the invention. This embodiment is particularly suitable for trousers. There are a fixing element 1, connecting pieces 5, which at each two connection points 4 holding elements 2 with the Connect fixing element 1, and a hook 11 is provided. The connecting pieces 5 can be displaced along the longitudinal direction 6 of the fixing element 1 . The holding elements 2 each have an adjustable shape holder 23, each of which is firmly connected to the holding element 2 on one side and can be adjusted relative to the holding element 2 along the arrow 25 using a clamping device 24 in order to adapt the shape of the holding element 2 to a corresponding Garment, especially a pair of pants to adjust.

In Fig. 6 shows a first embodiment of a fixing element 1 . In this embodiment, the fixing element 1 has a U-shape 26 in a plan view, which is connected to a T-shape 27 , with the opening of the U-shape 26 on one side and the crossbar of the T-shape 27 the opposite side is arranged. In the depressions formed in this way or Cavities can, for example the retaining elements 2 , collar tensioning elements 12 and/or sleeve tensioning elements 13 are arranged and thus stored together with the fixing element 1 without requiring additional space. A connecting piece 5 is also shown, which is connected to the T-shape 27 of the fixing element 1 .

In Fig. 7 shows a second embodiment of a fixing element 1 . In this embodiment, a U-shape, similar to that shown in FIG. 6 , provided . In contrast to the embodiment according to FIG. 6, no adjustable connecting piece 5 is provided, but connecting openings 28 are provided at regular intervals in the longitudinal direction of the fixing element 1, which are designed to hold one or two holding element(s) 2 to increase and fix . In this embodiment, the distance between two connection points 4 of the holding elements 2 with the fixing element 1 is not determined by moving a connecting piece 5, but by arranging a holding element 2 or a connector 5 set in another Verbindungsöf fnung 28 or. changes . In this embodiment, the connecting openings 28 are designed as grooves or grooves shown.

In Fig. 8 shows the cross section through a holding element 2 according to the invention. The cross section has two convex sections 29 of substantially the same size as a segment of a circle and a rectangle 30 , the sections 29 being arranged on the short sides of the rectangle 30 lying opposite one another. The long sides of the rectangle 30 are in the used state of the laundry or facing the fixing element 1 . The holding element 2 is symmetrical in cross section to at least a first axis 31 and to a second axis 32 which is arranged substantially perpendicular to the first axis 31 .

In Fig. 9 shows a standing element which consists of an elastic, U-shaped central area 33 and legs 34 adjoining it. The central area 33 can be inserted into a cavity of the fixing element 1 and acts as a spring element against the inside of the fixing element 1 so that the standing element is held in the cavity of the fixing element 1 .

In Fig. 10 shows a clothing tightening element 35 which comprises a spring element 36 formed by two elastic bands and a connecting part 37 formed as a clamping element. The connector can with connected to an item of clothing and a tensile stress can be applied to the item of clothing by the spring element 36 . The clothing tightening element 35 also has a locking mechanism 21 for adjusting and fixing the clothing tightening element 35 relative to the fixing element 1 .

Claims

24 patent claims :

Laundry holder, comprising a fixing element (1), at least one holding element (2) and at least two connecting pieces (5), wherein at least one of the connecting pieces (5) is designed to be moved along the fixing element (1) and the at least one Connecting piece (5) can optionally be fixed to the fixing element (1), so that the distance between the connecting pieces (5) can be changed in the longitudinal direction (6) of the fixing element (1), the holding element (2) having first connecting elements (17) which can be connected to second connecting elements (18) of a connecting piece (5), characterized in that the retaining element (2) is designed to be elastic, at least in one section.

2. Laundry holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing element (1) is rigid and is preferably a rod.

3. Laundry holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing element (1) is flexible and is preferably a band.

4. Laundry holder according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that the fixing element (1) has at least one cavity or recess.

5. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the elastic holding element (2) has a substantially over the length of the holding element (2) has a constant cross-section.

6. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the holding element has at least one convex cross-section portion (29).

7. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the holding element (2) is symmetrical in cross section.

8. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the second connecting elements (18) are movable between at least a first and a second position.

9. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the ends of the holding element (2) with the fixing element (1) can be connected.

10. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least three connection points (4) for connecting the at least one holding element (2) to the fixing element (1) are provided.

11. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the holding element (2) has an elongate base body and at least one web (3) which emanates from the base body.

12. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the at least one holding element (2) is designed to apply a spring force to the state in which it is connected to the fixing element (1). To exercise fixing element (1).

13. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the fixing element (1) has at least one hook (11).

14. Laundry holder according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the at least one holding element (2) is arranged in such a way that it can be moved selectively between a first position and a second position, the at least one holding element (2) in a first position is at least partially spaced from the fixing element (1) and in a second position substantially on the fixing element (1).

15. Laundry holder according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that a clothing tensioning element is provided, which is designed to be attached to the fixing element and has a spring element and a connecting part.

16. Set, comprising at least one clothes holder according to one of claims 1 to 15 and at least one sleeve tensioning element (13), which is designed to be placed in an item of clothing arranged on the clothes holder and to exert pressure on the sleeve of the item of clothing, and preferably a collar tensioning element (12) which is designed to be placed in a garment placed on the clothes hanger and to apply pressure to the collar of the garment.