ES1066446U

ES1066446U - Folding coat hanger

Info

Publication number: ES1066446U
Application number: ES200701960U
Authority: ES
Inventors: David Beneitez Perez
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-09-27
Filing date: 2007-09-27
Publication date: 2008-02-01
Anticipated expiration: 2017-09-27
Also published as: US20090095778A1; ES1066446Y

Abstract

Improved folding hanger characterized by being made up of two arms whose outer silhouettes are substantially coincident and symmetrical and are articulated by means of a turning axis that crosses them at their ends; each one of the arms has an elongated shape that widens in the area surrounding the axis of rotation of the joint, adopting a substantially circular shape that in turn is distorted by a minor protruding elongation; the first arm has a stepped section and a non-through cylindrical housing with two different diameters; the second arm also has a stepped section that corresponds, in negative, with that of the first and has a through groove constituted by a sector of circular crown whose average radius coincides exactly with the distance between the axis of rotation of the joint and the axis of the cylindrical housing made in the first arm; the ends of the circular crown sector are topped with two non-passing cylindrical notches; in the vicinity of the joint, in its substantially circular area, the steps of each of the arms are abruptly cut, ending in two vertical planes; Mounted coaxially with the axis of rotation on which the arms are articulated is a flex spring whose straight extensions of the ends of the steel wire that constitutes it are applied against the respective staggering of the arms; in the cylindrical housing made in the first arm there is a sliding stem, also cylindrical, which has three different sections: the intermediate one has a greater diameter than the ends; one of the ends with a smaller diameter passes through the groove in the form of a sector with a circular crown and its extension takes the form of a push-button, while the intermediate section and the other end with a smaller diameter fit into the corresponding recesses in the cylindrical housing of the first arm; in the same housing, coaxially mounted with the stem and around one of its smaller diameter ends there is a torsion spring that works under compression; the hook with which the hanger is hung has a special curvature; each one of the arms of the hanger have practiced notches and all the component parts of the invention have their projections and edges smoothed by agreement curves. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Percha plegable perfeccionada.Folding hanger perfected.

El invento se refiere a un dispositivo mecánico para colgar prendas de vestir que permite una utilización muy cómoda así como su plegado y consecuente disminución del espacio necesario para su almacenamiento durante los periodos de tiempo en los que no esté realizando la función específica de colocación de ropa para la que ha sido diseñado.The invention relates to a mechanical device to hang clothing that allows a very use comfortable as well as its folding and consequent decrease in space necessary for storage during periods of time in those who are not performing the specific placement function of clothes for which it has been designed.

Background of the invention

Las perchas para ropa existentes están constituidas por un armazón rígido de forma constante sobre el que se colocan las prendas de vestir con el objeto de facilitar su almacenaje sin que se produzcan deformaciones indeseables en el objeto almacenado. Estos dispositivos presentan el inconveniente de su incómodo manejo cuando se trata de colgar prendas de vestir que no están abiertas y que, en consecuencia obligan a introducir la percha por el hueco del escote o bien desde el bajo de la prenda, obligando al usuario, en ambos casos, a realizar difíciles maniobras. Por otra parte la constancia de su forma y tamaño hacen que, cuando no se los usa para su función específica, se manifieste su falta de versatilidad que no les permite modificar una y reducir otro en beneficio de un más fácil manejo y del mejor aprovechamiento del espacio disponible; por ejemplo en los viajes durante su permanencia en las maletas. El invento que se presenta pretende cubrir estas carencias y puede encuadrarse entre los dispositivos utilizados para procurar una ordenación racional de las cosas, en este caso prendas de vestir en general.The existing clothes hangers are constituted by a rigid frame of constant form on which garments are placed in order to facilitate their storage without undesirable deformations in the stored object These devices have the disadvantage of its awkward handling when it comes to hanging clothing that are not open and that consequently force you to enter the hanger through the neckline or from the bottom of the garment, forcing the user, in both cases, to perform difficult maneuvers On the other hand the constancy of its shape and size make which, when not used for its specific function, is manifested their lack of versatility that does not allow them to modify one and reduce another for the benefit of easier handling and the best use of available space; for example on trips during their stay in the suitcases. The invention presented It aims to cover these shortcomings and can be framed among the devices used to ensure rational management of things, in this case clothing in general.

Description of the invention

La solución propuesta con el presente invento consiste en una percha cuyos dos brazos se unen en uno de sus respectivos extremos mediante una articulación sobre la que pueden girar la cual permite dos posiciones de uso; en la primera de ellas los brazos están totalmente abiertos adoptando el ángulo adecuado para la correcta adaptación a la forma de las prendas a colgar, en esta posición presenta el aspecto de una percha tradicional; en la segunda posición los brazos, girando en su articulación, se repliegan uno sobre el otro hasta su total coincidencia con lo que el tamaño del invento se compacta alcanzando su volumen
mínimo.The solution proposed with the present invention consists of a hanger whose two arms are joined at one of their respective ends by means of a joint on which they can rotate which allows two positions of use; In the first one, the arms are fully open adopting the right angle for the correct adaptation to the shape of the garments to hang, in this position it presents the appearance of a traditional hanger; in the second position, the arms, turning in their articulation, fold back over each other until they coincide completely with what the size of the invention compacts reaching its volume
minimum.

El invento se describe mediante una forma de realización que debe entenderse a modo de ejemplo no limitativo y como ayuda para la mejor comprensión de su constitución, ventajas y funcionamiento se utilizarán las figuras, realizadas fuera de escala, que complementas esta descripción a las que se hará referencia mediante los números y letras indicadas en las mismas.The invention is described by a form of embodiment that should be understood as a non-limiting example and as an aid to the better understanding of its constitution, advantages and operation figures will be used, performed outside of scale, which complements this description to those that will be made reference by means of the numbers and letters indicated in the same.

Brief description of the figures

La figura (1) representa al invento cuando se encuentra en la posición de brazos extendidos o abierto, propia del uso específico para el que ha sido diseñado; la figura (2) lo representa en la posición de brazos recogidos o cerrado, en el que ofrece su mínimo volumen y que es la adoptada para su almacenamiento cuando no cumple las funciones propias de una de percha; las figuras (3) y (4) representan las planta, alzados, vistas y secciones que definen las configuración, estructura y constitución de cada uno de los brazos del invento; por último en las figura (5) y figura (6) se describe el sistema utilizado para bloquear y desbloquear, respectivamente, el movimiento relativo de los brazos.Figure (1) represents the invention when is in the extended or open arms position, typical of the specific use for which it has been designed; figure (2) what represents in the position of arms collected or closed, in which offers its minimum volume and that is the one adopted for storage when it does not fulfill the functions of a hanger; the Figures (3) and (4) represent the plan, elevations, views and sections that define the configuration, structure and constitution of each of the arms of the invention; finally in the figures (5) and figure (6) describes the system used to block and unlock, respectively, the relative movement of arms.

Detailed description of an embodiment

El invento consiste, Figs. (1) y (2) en dos brazos (B1) y (B2) articulados entre sí mediante un eje (E) que los atraviesa; brazos presentan una forma alargada, relativamente grande, que se ensancha por el extremo en el que se articulan, adoptando una forma sensiblemente circular, (C1) y (C2) que, a su vez, se distorsiona presentando un alargamiento saliente menor o "oreja" (D1) y (D2). Cada brazo funciona como una palanca intermóvil en la que el brazo de resistencia es el alargamiento (B1) y (B2), del que pende la prenda de vestir a colgar, el brazo de potencia es la oreja (D1) y (D2) y el punto de apoyo es el eje (E). Actuando simultáneamente sobre las orejas (D1) y (D2) con fuerzas antagonistas de valor adecuado conseguiremos que los brazos (B1) y (B2) se abran o se cierren aumentando o disminuyendo la distancia angular que los separa; el brazo (B1) presenta una sección escalonada que se prolonga hasta el plano vertical V1-V1, Figs. (1) y (3) y un alojamiento cilíndrico, para facilitar su realización práctica, no pasante (F), Figs.(3), (5) y (6) con dos diámetros diferentes; el brazo (B2) presenta también una sección escalonada que se prolonga hasta el plano vertical V2-V2, Figs. (1) y (4); los escalonamientos de los brazos (B2) y (B1) son tales que cuando éstos giran sobre el eje común (E) en el que se articulan, cerrándose, se acoplan en la forma que se denomina generalmente de "medias maderas" sin que puedan superar, en su giro, la posición en la que sus siluetas son exactamente coincidentes siendo, en este momento, la abertura angular entre los mismos de cero grados; de la misma forma, cuando los brazos giren, abriéndose, podrán hacerlo solamente hasta que los planos verticales V1-V1 y V2-V2 de sus respectivos escalonamientos lleguen a topar coincidiendo; la posición de estos planos verticales determina así la máxima abertura angular de @ grados que pueden presentar los brazos (B1) y (B2) entre sí; montado coaxialmente sobre el eje (E) y entre los brazos (B1) y (B2), Fig.(1), se prevé un resorte de flexión (R1) en el que las prolongaciones rectas de los extremos del hilo de acero que lo constituye se aplican contra los escalonamientos de los brazos respectivos obligando a que éstos se mantengan elásticamente abiertos con su abertura angular máxima @; en la zona del ensanchamiento circular correspondiente al brazo (B2) hay una acanaladura pasante (S), Figs.(1), (2),(4), (5) y (6) constituida por un sector de corona circular de abertura angular @ cuyo radio medio (r) coincide exactamente con la distancia entre el eje de giro (E) y el eje del alojamiento cilíndrico (F), Figs. (3), (4), (5) y (6); los extremos de este sector de corona circular se rematan con sendas entalladuras cilíndricas, para facilitar su realización práctica, no pasantes (T), Figs.(4) y (5); en el alojamiento cilíndrico (F) del brazo (B1), figuras (5) y (6) va montado un vástago deslizante (U), cilíndrico para facilitar su realización, que presenta tres tramos diferenciados: el intermedio tiene mayor diámetro que los extremos y puede, a voluntad, escamotearse totalmente dentro del alojamiento (F) practicado en el brazo (B1), Fig.(6) o parcialmente ocupando parte de aquél y la totalidad de una de las entalladuras (T) practicadas en el brazo (B2) Fig.(5); en el primer caso los brazos (B1) y (B2) tienen libertad para moverse girando uno respecto del otro, en el segundo caso, al quedar el vástago (U) entre ellos su movimiento relativo queda impedido; según que esta situación se haya presentado con una u otra de las entallas (T) los brazos de la percha habrán quedado bloqueados en las posiciones respectivas de "abierto total" o "cerrado total"; uno de los extremos de menor diámetro del vástago (U) atraviesa la acanaladura (S) y su prolongación toma la forma de un pulsador (P1) mientras que el otro extremo, entrando en el hueco correspondiente del alojamiento (F), actúa como guía del vástago y como centrador de un resorte de torsión (R2) que se aloja igualmente en (F) y que trabajando a compresión empuja constantemente al vástago (U) contra el brazo (B2); mientras el vástago (U), oprimido por el resorte (R2), se encuentre en una zona intermedia de la acanaladura (S) los brazos (B1) y (B2) podrán abrirse o cerrarse libremente, pero si la separación angular entre éstos tomara el valor de una cualquiera de sus posiciones extremas posibles (0º o @º) el resorte (R2), empujaría al vástago (U) obligando a que su parte media se situara entre una de las entalladuras (T) y el alojamiento (F) con lo cual quedarían bloqueadas las posibilidades de movimiento relativo entre ambos brazos.The invention consists, Figs. (1) and (2) in two arms (B1) and (B2) articulated with each other by an axis (E) that crosses arms have an elongated shape, relatively large, which widens at the end where they are articulated, adopting a substantially circular shape, (C1) and (C2) that, in their instead, it is distorted by presenting a minor protruding elongation or "ear" (D1) and (D2). Each arm works like a lever intermobile in which the resistance arm is elongation (B1) and (B2), from which the garment hangs, the arm of power is the ear (D1) and (D2) and the fulcrum is the axis (E). Acting simultaneously on the ears (D1) and (D2) with forces antagonists of adequate value will get the arms (B1) and (B2) open or close increasing or decreasing distance angular that separates them; the arm (B1) has a section staggered that extends to the vertical plane V1-V1, Figs. (1) and (3) and a cylindrical housing, to facilitate its practical realization, not through (F), Figs. (3), (5) and (6) with two different diameters; the arm (B2) presents also a stepped section that extends to the plane vertical V2-V2, Figs. (1) and (4); the Staggering of the arms (B2) and (B1) are such that when these rotate on the common axis (E) in which they are articulated, closing, they are coupled in the form that is generally called "half timbers" without being able to overcome, in their turn, the position in which your silhouettes are exactly coincident being, at this time, the angular opening between them of zero degrees; in the same way, when the arms rotate, by opening, they can only do so until the plans verticals V1-V1 and V2-V2 of their respective steps come to meet coinciding; the position of these vertical planes thus determines the maximum angular opening of @ degrees that the arms (B1) can present and (B2) each other; coaxially mounted on the shaft (E) and between arms (B1) and (B2), Fig. (1), a bending spring (R1) is provided in the one that the straight extensions of the ends of the steel wire which constitutes it are applied against the staggering of the respective arms forcing them to remain elastically open with its maximum angular opening @; in the area of circular widening corresponding to the arm (B2) there is a through groove (S), Figs. (1), (2), (4), (5) and (6) constituted by a sector of circular crown of angular opening @ whose radius medium (r) exactly matches the distance between the axis of rotation (E) and the axis of the cylindrical housing (F), Figs. (3. 4), (5) and (6); the ends of this circular crown sector are they end with cylindrical notches, to facilitate their practical embodiment, not through (T), Figs. (4) and (5); at cylindrical housing (F) of the arm (B1), figures (5) and (6) goes mounted a sliding rod (U), cylindrical to facilitate its realization, which has three different sections: the intermediate It has a larger diameter than the ends and can, at will, to hide completely inside the housing (F) practiced in the arm (B1), Fig. (6) or partially occupying part of it and the all of one of the notches (T) practiced on the arm (B2) Fig. (5); in the first case the arms (B1) and (B2) have freedom to move around one another, in the second case, when the stem (U) remains between them its relative movement is prevented; as this situation has been presented with a or another of the notches (T) the arms of the hanger will have remained locked in the respective positions of "total open" or "total closed"; one of the smaller diameter ends of the stem (U) crosses the groove (S) and its extension takes the shape of a push button (P1) while the other end, entering the corresponding hole in the housing (F) acts as a guide for the shank and as centering of a torsion spring (R2) that is housed also in (F) and that working with compression pushes constantly to the stem (U) against the arm (B2); while the rod (U), pressed by the spring (R2), is in an area middle of the groove (S) the arms (B1) and (B2) may open or close freely, but if the angular separation between these will take the value of any one of their extreme positions possible (0º or @ º) the spring (R2), would push the rod (U) forcing its middle part to be between one of the notches (T) and housing (F) with which they would remain blocked the possibilities of relative movement between both arms.

Según lo anteriormente descrito se consiguen los siguientes efectos:As described above, the following effects:

Si consideramos como inicial la posición de la percha cuando sus brazos estén cerrados el resorte (R1) tratará de abrirla pero el enclavamiento producido por el vástago (U) se lo impedirá y solamente se producirá el desbloqueo al oprimir el pulsador (P1) tras de lo cual los brazos de la percha pasarán, automáticamente a la posición de máxima apertura; dicha posición se alcanzará, sin posibilidad de ser rebasada, cuando los planos V1-V1 y V2-V2 de los escalonamientos respectivos de los brazos (B1) y (B2) lleguen a tope; en ese momento entrará en funcionamiento nuevamente el bloqueo originado por el enclavamiento del vástago (U), que es necesario que se produzca para impedir que el peso de la ropa colgada cierre los brazos de la percha, ya que el resorte (R1) por sí solo, no sería capaz de mantenerlos abiertos; en cualquier caso para salir de las posiciones extremas de la percha, cerrada o abierta, será necesario actuar sobre el pulsador (P1) de desbloqueo.If we consider as initial the position of the hanger when your arms are closed the spring (R1) will try to open it but the interlocking produced by the stem (U) is will prevent and only the unlocking will occur when you press the button (P1) after which the arms of the hanger will pass, automatically to the maximum opening position; that position is will reach, without the possibility of being exceeded, when the plans V1-V1 and V2-V2 of the steps respective arms (B1) and (B2) reach the top; in that moment the originating lock will start again by the interlocking of the rod (U), which is necessary to be produce to prevent the weight of hanging clothes from closing arms of the hanger, since the spring (R1) alone would not be able to keep them open; in any case to leave the extreme positions of the hanger, closed or open, will be necessary act on the release button (P1).

Se prevé la posible existencia de un segundo pulsador (P2) de desbloqueo, cuya organización no se describe ni reivindica, alojado en la "oreja" (D1) del brazo (B1) que mejoraría la ergonomía de la percha; las "orejas" respectivas de los brazos (B1) y (B2) tienen como objeto facilitar físicamente el cierre de la percha de forma que se consiga su acercamiento utilizando los dedos pulgar e índice de la mano; a este mismo efecto el gancho (G) con el que se cuelga la percha presenta una curva especial para que el recorrido de los dedos durante el acercamiento de las "orejas" no se vea entorpecido; cada uno de los brazos de la percha tienen practicadas unas muescas (M) para impedir que las prendas dotadas con simples tirantes puedan desprenderse de aquella resbalando; todas las piezas componentes del invento tienen sus salientes y aristas suavizados mediante curvas de acuerdo y presentan un fino acabado superficial para impedir posibles enganches indeseados que pudieran dañar el tejido de las prendas a colgar.The possible existence of a second is expected unlock button (P2), whose organization is not described or claims, housed in the "ear" (D1) of the arm (B1) that improve the ergonomics of the hanger; the respective "ears" of the arms (B1) and (B2) are intended to physically facilitate the closure of the hanger so that its approach is achieved using the thumb and index finger of the hand; to this same effect the hook (G) with which the hanger is hung presents a special curve so that the finger travel during the "ears" approach is not hindered; each Of the arms of the hanger they have practiced notches (M) to prevent garments equipped with simple braces get rid of that slipping; all the component parts of invention have their protrusions and edges smoothed by curves of agreement and present a fine surface finish to prevent possible unwanted hooks that could damage the fabric of the clothes to hang.

El invento no está estrictamente limitado a la forma de ejecución ilustrada sino que comprende cualquiera otra variante de ejecución.The invention is not strictly limited to the illustrated embodiment but includes any other execution variant

Los materiales cuya utilización se prevé para la construcción del invento son los habitualmente empleados en trabajos de mecánica o ebanistería fina.Materials whose use is planned for construction of the invention are usually employed in mechanical works or fine joinery.

Claims

1. Improved folding hanger that is characterized by being constituted by two arms whose outer silhouettes are substantially coincident and symmetrical and are articulated by an axis of rotation that crosses them at their ends; each of the arms has an elongated shape that widens in the area around the axis of rotation of the joint adopting a substantially circular shape that in turn is distorted in a smaller protruding elongation; the first arm has a stepped section and a non-cylindrical housing with two different diameters; the second arm also has a stepped section that corresponds, in negative, with that of the first and has a through groove consisting of a circular crown sector whose average radius coincides exactly with the distance between the axis of rotation of the joint and the axis of the cylindrical housing practiced in the first arm; the ends of the circular crown sector are finished off with non-through cylindrical notches; in the vicinity of the joint, in its substantially circular area, the steps of each of the arms are cut abruptly ending in two vertical planes; coaxially mounted with the axis of rotation on which the arms are articulated there is a bending spring whose straight extensions of the ends of the steel wire that constitutes it are applied against the respective steps of the arms; in the cylindrical housing practiced in the first arm there is a sliding rod, also cylindrical, which has three different sections: the intermediate one has a larger diameter than the ends; one of the ends of smaller diameter crosses the groove in the form of a circular crown sector and its extension takes the form of a pushbutton while the intermediate section and the other end of smaller diameter are coupled in the corresponding holes of the first cylindrical housing arm; in the same housing, coaxially mounted with the rod and around one of its smaller diameter ends there is a torsion spring that works under compression; the hook with which the hanger is hung presents a special curvature; each of the arms of the hanger have notches and all the component parts of the invention have their protrusions and edges softened by curves of agreement.

2. Folding hanger perfected according to the first claim, characterized by the existence of a button whose detailed organization is not described or claimed, which is housed in the smaller protruding elongation existing in the substantially circular area of the first arm.