JP2001170395A - Clothes drying implement - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a new clothes drying implement allowing the washing to be efficiently put up to dry in a limited space or in a drying place with simple structure. SOLUTION: This clothes drying implement is composed of a shaft part having a hook part suspend able from a clothes pole or the like, at one end and provided with linear ribs at least at a part of the side face along the longitudinal direction; a plurality of first bar-line leg parts connected close to the other end of the shaft part through a first rotating part and formed to be changeable into a radially spread service state and a folded storage state; and a plurality of second bar-like leg parts connected into a position between the hook part and the first rotating part through a second rotating part smaller in size than the first rotating part, and formed to be changeable into a radially spread service state and a folded storage state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a clothes dryer having radial legs (hereinafter simply referred to as a clothes dryer) used for hanging laundry on a clothesline or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 10, a conventional clothesline has a shaft portion having a hook portion at one end thereof which can be hung on a clothesline or the like, and a rotary portion near the other end portion of the shaft portion. There is known a structure in which a plurality of rod-shaped legs can be changed between a use state in which the plurality of rod-shaped legs are spread radially around a rotation portion and a folded storage state.

[0003] However, since the clothesline having this structure has a rod-shaped shaft, a wasteful space is generated between the clothesline and the clothesline at the time of use, and the laundry cannot be efficiently dried. Was.

[0004] On the other hand, in recent apartment housing situations, it has been reported that laundry cannot be dried much higher than the height of a veranda due to aesthetic point of view, and that a stand-type tall clothesline cannot be used outdoors. That is a concern.

Therefore, in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 64-4392, a rod formed in a rod shape, a focusing disk attached to the rod, and a plurality of clothespins radially attached to the focusing disk so as to be vertically rotatable. And a holding member for holding the drying rod in a partially folded state and a completely folded state, and at least one of the holding body and the focusing plate is attached to the supporting rod so as to be vertically movable. There is provided a clothesline having a structure provided with the holding body and a positioning means for holding the holding body in a lower movement position.

[0005] However, this structure is mainly aimed at consolidating a plurality of drying rods so that the drying rods are less likely to be deformed during distribution or stock keeping, and mentions a direct solution to the problem. I haven't.

In the embodiment, a general clip is used as the positioning means, and a means for engaging a pair of knobs with a C-ring made of a leaf spring is employed. There is a concern that the holding body may slide down due to its own weight, and this is mainly intended to temporarily move a plurality of clothes rods to a focusing board.

Further, in the second embodiment, two clothes rods are used.
Although a stepped structure is provided, this embodiment is exemplified by the presence or absence of a stand-type leg, and even if the leg is removed, it becomes considerably tall compared to a conventional clothesline, It does not solve the problem.

On the other hand, in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-80990, in a clothes drying apparatus in which a supporting board radially arranges a drying rod outward from the end of the supporting board and a hanging rod is erected in the center, a through hole is provided at the center of the supporting board. Is provided, and a suspension rod is inserted into the through hole, and a support plate is provided between the upper stopper and the lower stopper provided on the suspension rod so as to be vertically movable.

In Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 62-127296 or Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 55-9913, there is provided a structure in which a leg mounting portion can be moved up and down along a main shaft. The feature is that the legs move up and down, so it must be considered that it will not be possible to fundamentally solve the problem of efficiently drying laundry in a limited space or a clothesline.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a new clothes-drying apparatus which has a simple structure and can efficiently dry laundry in a limited space or a clothesline.

[0011]

As a specific means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the present invention has a hook portion at one end which can be hung on a clothesline or the like. The shaft portion provided with the streak-like ribs is connected to the other end of the shaft portion near the other end via the first rotating portion, and can be changed between a use state which is radially expanded and a folded storage state. A plurality of first rod-shaped legs, and a use state connected radially between the hook portion and the first pivot portion through a second pivot portion smaller than the first pivot portion. And a plurality of second rod-shaped legs that can be changed to a folded storage state.

At this time, the first rotating portion has a structure that is rotatable 360 degrees at a predetermined position around a shaft portion having a hook portion that can be hung on a clothesline at one end.

The second rotating portion has a substantially cylindrical inner core,
A structure in which a shaft portion having a hook portion which can be hung on a clothesline or the like at one end through the inner core body is rotatable around 360 degrees.

On the inner wall of the inner core, there is formed a guide groove for regulating the movement so as to be able to move up and down to a predetermined position along a streak rib provided on at least a part of the side surface of the shaft portion. .

In the vicinity of the inner wall or opening of the inner core, the inner core is rotated in a predetermined direction and at a predetermined position along the outer periphery of the shaft, so that the inner core is substantially fixed or released at a predetermined position of the shaft. That is, a structure in which a locking portion is provided is provided.

Still further, the present invention has a structure in which a holding portion capable of engaging the holding body is provided upright at at least one end of the first rod-shaped leg and the second rod-shaped leg.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, but the examples are merely for explanation and do not limit or limit the inventive idea.

FIGS. 1 to 9 show a configuration example and a usage example of a clothesline according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The clothes drying apparatus according to the present invention has a hook portion 2 at one end thereof which can be hung on a clothesline or the like, and at least a part of a side surface thereof is provided with a strip-shaped rib 7 along the longitudinal direction. The shaft portion 1 is connected to the other end of the shaft portion 1 via the first rotating portion 3 via the first rotating portion 3, and can be changed between a use state in which the first rotating portion 3 is a fulcrum and a radially expanded use state and a folded storage state. And a plurality of first rod-shaped legs 23 connected to the hook portion 2 and the first rotating portion 3 via the second rotating portion 4 smaller than the first rotating portion 3. It is composed of a plurality of second rod-shaped legs 24 that can be changed between a use state in which the rotation part 4 is a fulcrum and a storage state in which the rotation part 4 is folded.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the shaft portion 1 has a rod-like shape having a length of about 50 cm and a substantially H-shape with a round cross section, and at least a part of the side surface of the shaft portion 1. A streak-shaped rib 7 is provided along the longitudinal direction of the shaft portion 1.

In the drawing, the hook portion 2 has a structure in which a hook scissor portion 13 is opened and closed via a wire 17 anchored along the shaft portion 1 by gripping a grip lever 12 located near the other end of the shaft portion 1. However, a hook having a structure without a scissor portion may be used.

In the drawing, a grip body 11 is provided at the other end of the shaft portion 1 for gripping a clothesline when hanging the clothesline on a clothesline or the like, but any hook having a structure without a scissor portion is provided. It is not particularly required, and may simply be a cap.

The shaft 1 and the grip or cap are fixed to each other by a pivot 9 extending from the other end of the shaft 1 and a pivot 10 provided on the grip body or cap.

As shown in FIG. 3, the first rotating portion 3 has an upper through-hole 3a at the center portion through which the shaft portion 1 can penetrate, and a fitting insertion window 3b around which a plurality of first rod-like legs 23 can be fitted. , And a lower member 3B having a lower through-hole 3c at the center thereof, through which the shaft portion 1 can pass.
A and the lower member 3B are formed in a substantially circular box shape by means such as bonding or fitting.

At this time, on the inner surface of the lower member 3B, when the first rod-shaped leg 23 is changed from the use state in which the first rod-shaped part 23 is radially expanded with the first rotating part 3 as a fulcrum to the folded storage state, the first rod-shaped leg 23 is provided. A guide groove 3d for regulating the movement of the portion 23 may be provided.

Since the first rotating portion 3 is loosely inserted between the shaft portion 1 or the rotating position holding portion 8 provided on the first rotating portion 3 and the grip body 11 or the cap,
It has a structure that can be rotated 360 degrees at a predetermined position about the shaft portion 1.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the second rotating portion 4 has an upper through hole 4a through which the shaft portion 1 can penetrate, and a fitting window 4b into which a plurality of second rod-like legs 24 can be fitted. , And a lower member 4B having a lower through-hole 4c at the center thereof, through which the shaft portion 1 can pass.
A and the lower member 4B are formed in a substantially circular box shape by means such as bonding or fitting.

At this time, on the inner surface of the lower member 4B, when the second rod-shaped leg 24 is changed from the use state in which it is radially expanded with the second rotating portion 4 as a fulcrum to the folded storage state, the second rod-shaped leg 24 is provided. A guide groove 4d for restricting the movement of the portion 24 may be provided.

In the guide grooves 3d, 4d or the fitting insertion windows 3b, 4b, the first and second rod-like legs 23, 24 are provided.
Angle holding portions 3e, 4e or 3f for restricting tilting of
It is desirable to provide 4f.

Further, the second rod-shaped legs 24 to be inserted into the second rotating portion 4 are at least shorter and at least fewer than the first rod-shaped legs 23 in consideration of aesthetic focusing of the legs in the housed state. Ideally.

An inner core body 5 provided inside the second rotating part 4
Is a substantially cylindrical type in which a guide groove 5c for regulating movement is formed on the inner wall so as to be able to move up and down to a predetermined position along a streaky rib 7 provided on at least a part of the side surface of the shaft portion 1. In the vicinity of the upper opening 5j and the lower opening 5k, the inner core 5 is rotated in a predetermined direction and at a predetermined position along the outer periphery of the shaft 1 so that the inner core 5 is positioned at a predetermined position of the shaft 1. At least one locking portion to be substantially fixed or released
Or more places.

The inner core 5 is loosely inserted into the second rotating part 4, and the inner core 5 and the second rotating part 4 are not easily detached by the locking claws 5a provided at the upper opening of the inner core 5. The second rotating portion 4 is rotatable 360 degrees around the shaft portion 1 via the inner core 5.

In the actual use of the clothesline, the second rotating portion 4
It is sufficient that the position in the stored state and the use state can be moved at least. The streak-shaped rib 7 provided along at least a part of the side surface of the shaft portion 1 along the longitudinal direction allows the inner core body 5 to rotate. It is desirable to have a structure in which a possible vertical dimension is missing in at least two places of the shaft portion 1.

When the missing portions of the ribs 7 are provided at two places near the rotation position holding part 8 and near the movement restricting part 6, which will be described later, as shown in FIG. The provided locking portion is composed of a protruding piece 5b continuously provided at a position just beside the end of the guide groove 5c, for example, when the second rotating portion 4 is adjacent to the first rotating portion 3 as shown in FIG. In, the core 5
Is turned in a predetermined direction, first, the projection piece 5b abuts on a streak-like rib tip 7a provided on at least a part of the side surface of the shaft portion 1, and then along the guide groove 5c provided continuously at a position directly beside the projection piece 5b. Thus, the inner core 5 and the second rotating portion 4 can be moved upward.

That is, when the second rotating part 4 is located adjacent to the first rotating part 3, the second rotating part 4 does not move upward unless the inner core body 5 is rotated in a predetermined direction. In other words, in the case of FIG. 7 in which the clothesline is turned upside down, the structure is such that the second rotating portion 4 does not fall freely.

On the other hand, the locking portion provided near the lower opening 5k of the inner core body 5 is provided with a projecting piece 5d provided immediately next to the other end of the guide groove 5c and an arbitrary location near the lower opening. And a projection 5f provided immediately next to the engagement recess 5e.

As shown in FIG. 5, the inner core 5 and the second rotating part 4 moved upwardly of the shaft part 1 move to the movement restricting part 6 provided near the base of the hook part of the shaft part 1. When the inner core body 5 is turned in a predetermined direction in the movement restricting portion 6, first, a projection piece 5f continuously provided near the lower opening of the inner core body 5 is formed.
Abuts on a streak-shaped rib end 7b provided on at least a part of the shaft side surface, and then the rib end 7b is engaged with the engagement recess 5e.
And only the inner core body 5 is substantially fixed.

In this state, the second rotating portion 4 is rotatable 360 degrees around the shaft portion 1 via the inner core body 5 in which the engaging recess 5e is substantially fixed to the rib end 7b.

When returning the second rotating portion 4 to the vicinity of the first rotating portion 3, the inner core 5 is lifted slightly upward, and then the shaft portion 1 is lifted.
Of the guide groove 5 near the lower opening
(c) The protruding piece 5d provided right beside abuts on the terminal end 7b of the streak rib, and the inner core body 5 can move downward along the streak rib 7.

By the way, the plurality of first rod-shaped legs 23 are approximately 4
It has a length of about 0 cm, the second rod-shaped leg 24 is desirably at least shorter than the first rod-shaped leg 23, and a holding body 60 is attached to at least one end of the first second rod-shaped leg 23. Since the holding portions 23a and 24a which can be engaged with each other are provided upright, a commercially available holding body can be freely engaged.

If the leg concentrator 18 is provided at a position between the hook 2 and the movement restricting portion 6 provided near the base of the hook, the legs can be converged, which is convenient for storage.

Further, a hook-like or annular hook 1 is provided at the tip of the grip 11 or at an arbitrary location around the first rotating portion 3.
If 9 is provided, it is effective when the clothes are stored upside down.

[0043]

According to the present invention, there is provided a shaft portion having a hook portion at one end thereof which can be hung on a clothesline or the like, and a streak-shaped rib provided on at least a part of a side surface along a longitudinal direction. A plurality of first rod-shaped legs, which are connected to the other end near the first rotating portion via the first rotating portion and can be changed between a radially expanded use state and a folded storage state; A plurality of second parts connected to a position between the moving parts via a second rotating part smaller than the first rotating part and being changeable between a use state expanded radially and a folded storage state. Since it is composed of the bar-shaped legs, no wasteful space is formed between the clothespin and the clothesline as shown in FIG. 8, and the laundry can be efficiently dried.

The height of the veranda 52 in the above-mentioned apartment house is generally 110 cm to 120 cm. However, since the real clothes drying apparatus is not of a stand type but is of a length of about 50 cm, FIG. As shown in the figure, even if the laundry is hung on the clothesline 53 located at the height of the handrail of the veranda, the laundry can be hung without impairing the beauty.

Since the first rotating portion and the second rotating portion are rotatable around the shaft portion by 360 degrees, the laundry can be easily dried without limiting the position of the bar-shaped leg portion.

At this time, if a structure is adopted in which the holding body is engaged with at least one of the ends of the first rod-shaped leg and the second rod-shaped leg, it is effective when drying small items such as socks.

Further, the vertical movement of the second rotating portion can be locked and released only by turning the inner core body provided in a predetermined direction to a predetermined position, so that the operation becomes very simple. Since the locking recess provided in the body securely locks the end of the streak-like rib, the second rotating portion does not slide down.

In addition, the real clothes drying apparatus has an increased capacity for hanging laundry as compared with the conventional clothes drying apparatus, but the maximum size of the appearance does not change, and a new clothes drying place is not required.

Alternatively, when the first and second rod-shaped legs are stored in a folded state, the second rotating portion is configured to be smaller than the first rotating portion, and the second rod-shaped leg is connected to the first rod-shaped leg. If it is at least shorter, the second rod-shaped leg and the second rotating part are hidden inside the folded first rod-shaped leg, and there is almost no difference in appearance from the conventional clothesline, so a storage space is newly added. There is no need to prepare.

Further, if the leg concentrator is provided between the hook and the movement restricting portion provided near the base of the hook, the first rod-shaped leg can be converged, and it is convenient without being cluttered during storage. is there.

If the guide groove or the fitting insertion window provided in the first and second rotating portions is provided with an angle holding portion for restricting the tilting of the first and second rod-shaped legs, the rod-shaped legs can be provided. Therefore, since a rotation due to its own weight and a tilt in a direction other than a predetermined direction can be prevented, a bundle is not particularly required, and the legs do not become cluttered during storage.

In addition, a structure in which a hook or an annular hook is provided at the tip of the grip or at an arbitrary location around the first rotating portion is effective when storing the clothes hanging upside down. In this state, the second rotating portion does not fall freely due to its own weight.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clothesline according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a first rotating portion of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a second rotating portion and an inner core of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission Date] July 13, 2000 (2007.1)
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[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Brief description of drawings

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clothesline according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a first rotating portion of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a second rotating portion and an inner core of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a usage example of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a usage example of the clothes drying apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating an example of use of the clothesline according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a conventional clothesline.

[Description of Signs] 1 Shaft portion 2 Hook portion 3 First turning portion 4 Second turning portion 3a, 4a Upper through hole 3b, 4b Fitting insertion window 3c, 4c Lower through hole 3d, 4d Guide groove 3e, 3f, 4e, 4f Angle holding part 5 Inner core body 5a Locking claw 5b, 5d, 5f Projection piece 5c Guide groove 5e Engaging recess 6 Movement restriction part 7 Rib 8 Rotation position holding part 9, 10 Pivot part 11 Grip 18 Leg part Converging body 23 First rod-shaped leg 24 Second rod-shaped leg

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A shaft portion having a hook portion at one end thereof which can be hung on a clothesline or the like and having a streak-like rib provided on at least a part of a side surface along a longitudinal direction, and a shaft portion near the other end. A plurality of first rod-shaped legs, which are connected to each other via the first rotating portion and can be changed to a use state and a folded storage state which are radially expanded, and a hook portion and a first rotating portion. A plurality of second rod-shaped legs connected to the intermediate position via the second rotating portion smaller than the first rotating portion and which can be changed between a use state expanded radially and a folded storage state; A clothesline characterized by being composed of: 2. The first rotating portion has a structure in which it can rotate 360 degrees at a predetermined position around a shaft portion having a hook portion which can be hung on a clothesline or the like at one end. The clothesline according to claim 1. 3. The second rotating portion has a substantially cylindrical inner core, and is rotatable 360 degrees around a shaft portion having a hook portion at one end through which the hook can be hung on a clothesline or the like. The clothes drying apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: 4. A guide groove is formed on the inner wall of the inner core so as to be able to move up and down to a predetermined position along a streaky rib provided on at least a part of the side surface of the shaft portion. The clothes drying apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the clothes drying apparatus has a bent structure. 5. An inner core is substantially fixed or fixed at a predetermined position of the shaft by rotating the inner core in a predetermined direction and a predetermined position along the outer periphery of the shaft near the inner wall or opening of the core. The clothes-drying device according to claim 3, wherein a locking portion to be released is provided. 6. A clothesline according to claim 1, wherein a holding portion capable of engaging the holding member is provided upright at at least one of the ends of the first rod-shaped leg and the second rod-shaped leg. Utensils.