JP2000317199A - Clothes drier unit - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a clothes drier unit allowing long wash-line pole brackets to be set easily by utilizing existing short wash-line pole brackets. SOLUTION: This clothes dryer unit 3 is attached to cover an existing wash- line pole metal bracket 10 fixed on the wall W of a building. The clothes dryer unit 3 has holes 42, 43 and 44 to insert three wash-line poles. Intervals between holes 42, 43 and 44 and between the hole 42 and the surface of the wall W may be set so that articles to be dried will not touch each other or, if articles are hung from hangers, the hangers will not touch each other: for example, 240 mm, 240 mm, 250 mm respectively.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for more conveniently improving an existing clothesline attached to a wall or a ceiling of an apartment veranda or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a clothesline on which a clothesline can be mounted is often attached to a wall of a condominium veranda or the like. These clothespins are
In general, it is composed of a fixed portion fixed to a wall surface and a rod receiving portion that is foldably attached to the fixed portion. In FIG. 5 showing one example, 1
Reference numeral 0 denotes an existing clothesline attached to the wall surface W of the veranda, and includes a fixed portion 11 fixed to the wall surface W, and a rod receiving portion 12 that is foldably attached to the fixed portion 11. ing. The rod receiving part 1
2 has two recesses 21 for receiving and holding the rod,
22 are formed. Projections 23 are formed in the recesses 21 and 22 to prevent the rod from sliding down.
The rod receiving portion 12 is configured so as to be extended when not in use, but to be folded out of the way when not in use. There is also a clothesline attached so as to hang from the ceiling of the veranda. In this case also, only up to two laundry poles can be used.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional clothes rack, only two rod receiving structures are formed, so that three or more rods cannot be mounted. Even if the distance is forcibly reduced and three or more poles are placed, there is a problem that the distance between the poles is too close to make it difficult to dry, and that the rods slide down from a clothesline. Therefore, in order to use three or more clotheslines, it was necessary to remove the existing clothespans and install a specially ordered long clothesline. for that purpose,
There was a problem that the cost increased and it took time.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a structure capable of easily installing a long clothesline using an existing short clothesline.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a clothes-drying unit which is attached to an existing clothes-drying device fixed to a building, wherein the clothes-drying unit is provided on the existing clothes-drying device. It is configured to include an attaching means for attaching and fixing, and a rod receiving means for supporting a plurality of clothesline.

The object to which the existing clothes-drying unit is fixed is preferably a wall surface such as a veranda or a ceiling surface.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a drying unit according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing an embodiment thereof.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a conventional general clothes-drying fitting similar to that shown in FIG. 5, and includes a fixing portion 11 fixed to a wall W such as a veranda, and a fixing portion 1.
Rod receiving part 1 attached to bendable to 1
2, the rod receiving portion 12 is formed with two concave portions 21 and 22 for receiving and holding the rod,
A protrusion 23 is formed at an end of the concave portion 22 to prevent the rod from sliding down. Reference numeral 3 denotes a clothes-receiving unit according to the present invention,
It is attached over the top.

The drying unit 3 is shown in FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. The drying unit 3
The main body 32 includes a substantially cylindrical main body 32 in which a space 31 is formed, and the rod receiving means 4 formed in the main body 32. The existing clothes-drying fitting 10 is covered so as to fit in the space 31 formed inside the main body 32. By inserting the protrusions 23 of the existing clothes-drying fitting 10 into the holes 7 formed on the upper surface of the main body 32 so as to be hooked, the clothes-receiving unit 3 is prevented from falling off. A support pin 33 is inserted through a lower portion near the base of the main body 32 to prevent the main body 32 from tilting when a load is applied to the tip of the main body 32. Since the vertical dimension of the space 31 is longer than the vertical dimension of the clothes-drying fitting 10 so that the projection 23 can be passed through, the main body 32 can be easily put on the existing clothes-drying fitting 10. . In addition, after being attached at one end, the support pins 33 are provided so as not to shake. The support pin 33 may use a bolt.

The rod receiving means 4 includes a support column 41 erected on the upper surface of the main body 32, a hole 42 formed in the support column 41, and a side wall of the main body 32. Hole 4
3, 44. Each of the holes 42, 43, 44
And the distance between the hole 42 and the wall surface W are such that the laundry does not contact each other or the hangers do not contact each other when the laundry hangs on the hanger (for example,
It is good to set to 240mm, 240mm, 250mm. )

In the vicinity of the lower edge of the main body 32,
It is preferable to provide a plurality of small holes 45 for hanging hooks such as hangers.

The cross-sectional shape of the main body 32 is not limited to a rectangular shape, but may be a U-shape opened downward as shown in FIG. 3, or various shapes. Further, instead of the support pins 33, it is possible to attach to the existing clothes rack using various means such as through bolts. In addition, a U-shaped recess may be used instead of the hole 42 and the holes 43 and 44 penetrating the support column. Further, the main body 32 may be further extended so that more laundry poles can be used. Further, the main body 32 may be configured to be extendable and contractible so as to be shortened and shortened when only two laundry poles are used.

In the above description, the case where the existing clothes rack attached to the wall surface is used has been described. However, as shown in FIG. 4, the clothes rack of the type attached to the clothes rack 10 'attached to the ceiling of a veranda or the like. Unit 3 'is also possible. In this case, the drying unit 3 'may be fixed to the hook of the drying fitting 10'.

The clothes-drying unit 3 shown in FIG. 1 and the clothes-drying unit 3 'shown in FIG. 4 may be made of metal, but may be made of resin or wood if sufficient strength is obtained. Further, it may be removably attached to an existing clothes rack, or may be filled with resin in an internal space.

[0015]

As described above, according to the clothes drying unit of the present invention, since the clothes drying apparatus is mounted on a wall or the like using the existing clothes drying fittings, the mounting work is simple, and the work such as driving bolts into the building itself is performed. Is unnecessary, and the original state can be easily restored. Conventionally, only up to two laundry poles could be placed, whereas three or more laundry poles can be placed, so that a large amount of laundry can be dried at a time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a use state of an embodiment of a clothes drying unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the drying unit.

FIG. 3 is a view showing cross-sectional shapes of various forms of the clothes-drying unit of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a use state of another embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a side view of a conventional clothes rack.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Existing clothes fitting 11 Fixed part 12 Rod receiving part 23 Projection 3 Drying unit 31 Space 32 Main part 33 Support pin 4 Rod receiving means 41 Support pillar 42 Hole 43 Hole 44 Hole 7 Hole W Wall surface

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[Submission date] January 5, 2000 (2000.1.5)

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a technique for improving an existing clothesline attached to a wall of a condominium veranda or the like more conveniently.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a clothesline on which a clothesline can be mounted is often attached to a wall of a condominium veranda or the like. These clothespins are
In general, it is composed of a fixed portion fixed to a wall surface and a rod receiving portion that is foldably attached to the fixed portion. In FIG. 4 showing one example, 1
Reference numeral 0 denotes an existing clothesline attached to the wall surface W of the veranda, and includes a fixed portion 11 fixed to the wall surface W, and a rod receiving portion 12 that is foldably attached to the fixed portion 11. ing. The rod receiving part 1
2 has two recesses 21 for receiving and holding the rod,
22 are formed. Projections 23 are formed in the recesses 21 and 22 to prevent the rod from sliding down.
The rod receiving portion 12 is configured so as to be extended when not in use, but to be folded out of the way when not in use. There is also a clothesline attached so as to hang from the ceiling of the veranda.

[0003]

However, the conventional clothes rack mounted on the wall of a veranda or the like as described above has only two pole receiving structures.
No more than three poles could be loaded. Even if the distance is forcibly reduced and three or more poles are placed, there is a problem that the distance between the poles is too close to make it difficult to dry, and that the rods slide down from a clothesline. Therefore, in order to use three or more clotheslines, it was necessary to remove the existing clothespans and install a specially ordered long clothesline. For that purpose, there is a problem that the cost increases and it takes time.

[0004] In addition, there is a problem in that the above-mentioned hanging clothes hanging from the ceiling of the veranda can use only up to two hanging clothes. For example, the microfilm disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application No. 52-74750 has been proposed. Discloses a laundry unit that solves this problem. The laundry unit has at least two suspension bars projecting upward from the main body in order to be attached to a clothes rack mounted so as to hang from a veranda ceiling, and a hook is provided at an upper end of the suspension bar. The hook portion is provided with a retaining piece that can prevent the object to be hooked from slipping out. In addition, real application Sho 61-
The drying unit described in the microfilm of No. 16184 has an adjusting member fixed to the fixing member hanging from the ceiling of the veranda so as to be vertically movable and a drying rod support member attached to the adjusting member. It is configured so as to be able to move forward and backward in the horizontal direction. The two drying units configured as described above are used by being attached to clothes hanging fittings that are attached so as to hang from the ceiling of the veranda, and have a configuration in which three or more poles can be placed. I have.

[0005] However, the two drying units described above can be attached to clothes hanging from the ceiling or the like, and can be attached to the existing clothes attached to a wall such as a veranda of a building. In this case, three or more poles could not be loaded.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a structure in which a long clothesline can be easily installed by using an existing short clothesline fixed to a wall of a building. .

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In a clothes-drying unit according to the present invention, a fixed portion fixed to a wall surface of a building and a rod attached to the fixed portion to prevent the rod from sliding down when the rod is received. A drying unit attached to an existing clothes drying device comprising a rod receiving portion having a projection, wherein the drying unit is formed in the substantially cylindrical main body and the main body, and includes a plurality of clothes drying units. And a rod receiving means for supporting a rod, wherein the main body has a hole which is hooked on the projection in a state where the rod receiving portion of the existing clothesline is inserted, and inside the main body. By inserting the pole receiving portion of the existing clothes drying apparatus into the formed space and hooking the protrusion of the pole receiving section of the existing clothes drying apparatus into the hole of the clothes drying unit, the drying unit is removed from the existing clothes drying apparatus. Only characterized by fixing.

[0006]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a drying unit according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings showing an embodiment thereof.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a conventional general clothes-drying fitting similar to that shown in FIG. 4, and includes a fixing portion 11 fixed to a wall W such as a veranda, and a fixing portion 1.
Rod receiving part 1 attached to bendable to 1
2, the rod receiving portion 12 is formed with two concave portions 21 and 22 for receiving and holding the rod,
A protrusion 23 is formed at an end of the concave portion 22 to prevent the rod from sliding down. Reference numeral 3 denotes a clothes-receiving unit according to the present invention,
It is attached over the top.

[0008] This clothes-receiving unit 3 is shown in Figs.
This will be described with reference to FIG. The drying unit 3
The main body 32 includes a substantially cylindrical main body 32 in which a space 31 is formed, and the rod receiving means 4 formed in the main body 32. The existing clothes-drying fitting 10 is covered so as to fit in the space 31 formed inside the main body 32. By inserting the protrusions 23 of the existing clothes-drying fitting 10 into the holes 7 formed on the upper surface of the main body 32 so as to be hooked, the clothes-receiving unit 3 is prevented from falling off. A support pin 33 is inserted through a lower portion near the base of the main body 32 to prevent the main body 32 from tilting when a load is applied to the tip of the main body 32. Since the vertical dimension of the space 31 is longer than the vertical dimension of the clothes-drying fitting 10 so that the projection 23 can be passed through, the main body 32 can be easily put on the existing clothes-drying fitting 10. . In addition, after being attached at one end, the support pins 33 are provided so as not to shake. The support pin 33 may use a bolt.

The rod receiving means 4 has a support column 41 erected on the upper surface of the main body 32, a hole 42 formed in the support column 41, and a side wall of the main body 32. Hole 4
3, 44. Each of the holes 42, 43, 44
And the distance between the hole 42 and the wall surface W are such that the laundry does not contact each other or the hangers do not contact each other when the laundry hangs on the hanger (for example,
It is good to set to 240mm, 240mm, 250mm. )

In the vicinity of the lower edge of the main body 32,
It is preferable to provide a plurality of small holes 45 for hanging hooks such as hangers.

The cross-sectional shape of the main body 32 is not limited to a rectangular shape, but may be a U-shaped shape opened downward as shown in FIG. 3 or various shapes. Further, instead of the support pins 33, it is possible to attach to the existing clothes rack using various means such as through bolts. In addition, a U-shaped recess may be used instead of the hole 42 and the holes 43 and 44 penetrating the support column. Further, the main body 32 may be further extended so that more laundry poles can be used. Further, the main body 32 may be configured to be extendable and contractible so as to be shortened and shortened when only two laundry poles are used.

The clothes drying unit 3 shown in FIG. 1 is preferably made of metal, but may be made of resin or wood if sufficient strength is obtained. Further, it may be removably attached to an existing clothes rack, or may be filled with resin in an internal space.

[0013]

As described above, according to the clothes drying unit of the present invention, since the clothes are attached by using the existing clothes fittings fixed to the wall surface of the building, the mounting work is simple and the bolts are attached to the building itself. The construction such as driving is not required, and it is easy to return to the original state. And while you could only put up to two laundry poles in the past,
Since three or more laundry poles can be placed, many laundry items can be dried at one time.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a use state of an embodiment of a clothes drying unit according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the drying unit.

FIG. 3 is a view showing cross-sectional shapes of various forms of the clothes-drying unit of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of a conventional clothes rack.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Existing clothes rack 11 Fixed part 12 Rod receiving part 23 Projection 3 Drying unit 31 Space 32 Body part 33 Support pin 4 Rod receiving means 41 Support pillar 42 hole 43 hole 44 hole 7 hole W wall surface

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Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A drying unit attached to an existing clothes rack fixed to a building, wherein the drying unit supports mounting means for mounting and fixing the drying unit to the existing clothes rack, and a plurality of drying poles. And a pole receiving means.