JP2008136618A - Annular body and suspension tool provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an annular body which makes it possible to additionally attach a new annular body when the annular body is broken due to time deterioration or the like in a laundry hanger or the like configured such that the annular body can not be detached. <P>SOLUTION: The annular body 1 has projection parts 1a and 1a projecting inward at two opposing positions and the projection parts 1a and 1a are bent outward in a radial direction by pressurizing two positions separated from the projection parts 1a and 1a to both sides in a circumferential direction outward in the radial direction. On one projection part 1a of the annular body 1, a slit divided at a position in the circumferential direction and two projection pieces 13 and 13 extended from division end parts outward in the radial direction, to which a regulation member 2 for regulating their opening in a separating direction is to be fitted are provided. It can be fitted to the laundry hanger or the like from between the division end parts, and the division end parts are regulated from being opened by fitting the regulation member 2 to the two projection pieces 13. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ring body suitable for hanging a suspended object such as a laundry on a housing, a rope, a frame-shaped clothes drying tool, and the like and a hanging tool including the ring.

  A ring body suitable for suspending a suspended object such as laundry on a clothesline is described in Patent Document 1. This ring body has a convex portion protruding inward, and is configured such that the convex portion bends radially outward by pressing two positions spaced apart from the convex portion on both sides in the circumferential direction. Yes.

  When the ring body configured in this way is incorporated into a frame-shaped clothes drying tool, a plurality of ring bodies are inserted from one end of the saddle member bent into a frame shape, and both ends of the saddle member are welded after the insertion. The ring is prevented from falling off by bonding with.

As for the ring inserted in the collar member, a convex part presses the peripheral surface of the collar member, and the movement with respect to the collar member is regulated. In use, the convex portion bends in the radial direction while pressing the two positions separated from the convex portion on both sides in the circumferential direction with the finger, and the convex portion can be moved with respect to the heel member. By releasing the knobs at the two positions at an appropriate movement position, the convex portion returns, and the convex portion presses the peripheral surface of the flange member.
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 2005-318960

  However, the ring body described in Patent Document 1 is integrally molded, and the frame-shaped clothespin for holding the ring body is made of aluminum or stainless steel so that it can withstand the load of the suspended object. Since both ends of the collar member bent into a frame shape are joined by welding so that the ring cannot be removed, the ring is made in consideration of cost and lightness. When integrally molded with a synthetic resin material, when the ring is damaged due to deterioration of the ring over time, a new ring cannot be attached additionally, and the number of rings will be reduced. Improvement measures were requested.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a main object of the present invention is to press the two positions separated from the convex portion protruding inward in the circumferential direction toward the radial direction inward so that the convex portion is radially outward. Between the two positions of the annulus adapted to bend to the circumferential direction, a slit that divides in the circumferential direction, a radially extending outward from the halved end, and that it is opened in a separating direction. By providing two convex pieces to which the regulating member to be regulated should be fitted, in a clothes drying tool configured so that the annular body cannot be removed, a new one is created when the annular body is damaged due to deterioration over time, etc. An object of the present invention is to provide an annulus on which an annulus can be additionally attached.

  Another object is to press the two positions separated from both sides in the circumferential direction from the projecting part protruding inward in the radial direction so that the convex part bends radially outward. Between the positions, a slit that divides in the circumferential direction and two convex pieces that extend radially outward from the divided end portion are provided, and the insertion hole and the article into which the two convex pieces are inserted are provided. A hanging tool that has a hanging part that is suspended and includes a regulating member that restricts the ring body from being released from the divided end part, so that the hanging tool cannot be removed. The present invention provides a hanging tool capable of additionally attaching a new hanging tool when the hanging tool is damaged due to deterioration due to aging or the like.

  Another object of the present invention is to easily change the hanging position of a suspended object such as laundry that is hung on the hanging portion of the regulating member by allowing the regulating member to rotate about two convex pieces. It is in providing the hanging tool which can do.

  The ring body according to the first aspect of the present invention has a convex portion protruding inward, and the convex portion is bent outward in the radial direction by pressing two positions separated from the convex portion on both sides in the circumferential direction. In the annular body, a slit that divides in the circumferential direction and a regulating member that extends radially outward from the divided end and regulates the opening in a separating direction are fitted. Two power pieces are provided between the two positions.

  In the first invention, it can be opened in a direction in which the divided end portion is separated, and can be fitted into a clothes drying tool or the like from between the divided end portions, and is restricted to two convex pieces. Since it is possible to regulate the opening of the divided end portion by fitting the member, in the clothes drying equipment configured so that the ring body cannot be removed, the ring body is deteriorated due to deterioration over time, etc. When it breaks, a new annulus can be additionally attached, and the number of annulus is not reduced.

  The hanging tool according to the second aspect of the present invention has a convex portion protruding inward, and the convex portion is bent outward in the radial direction by pressing the two positions separated from the convex portion in the circumferential direction inward in the radial direction. In a hanger that includes an annular body that is adapted to suspend an appropriate article, the annular body extends radially outward from a slit that divides in the circumferential direction and from the divided end. Two convex pieces are provided between the two positions, and have a fitting hole into which the two convex pieces are fitted and a hanging portion from which the article is suspended, and the ring body is separated from the divided end portion. It is provided with the control member which controls that it is open | released.

  In the second invention, it can be opened in a direction in which the divided end portion is separated, and can be fitted into a clothes drying tool or the like from between the divided end portions, and is restricted to two convex pieces. Since it is possible to regulate the opening of the cut end by fitting the member, the hanging tool breaks due to deterioration over time in a clothes drying tool configured so that the hanging tool cannot be removed. In this case, a new hanging tool can be additionally attached, and the number of hanging tools can be prevented from decreasing.

  The hanging tool according to a third invention is characterized in that, in the second invention, the regulating member is capable of rotating around the two convex pieces.

  In the third invention, the restricting member can be rotated with respect to the ring body, and the hanging position of the suspended object such as the laundry hung on the hanging portion of the restricting member can be easily changed.

  According to the first invention, when the ring is damaged due to deterioration due to aging or the like in a clothes drying tool configured so that the ring cannot be removed, a new ring can be additionally attached. It is possible to eliminate the decrease in the number.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the hanging tool is broken due to deterioration over time, etc., the hanging tool can be attached additionally when the hanging tool is configured so that the hanging tool cannot be removed. It is possible to eliminate the decrease in the number.

  According to the third invention, the restricting member can be turned with respect to the ring body, and the hanging position of the suspended object such as the laundry suspended by the hanging portion of the restricting member can be easily changed.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings illustrating embodiments thereof. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a part of the structure of the ring body, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a state where the ring body is bent.

  The ring body 1 shown in the figure is inserted and supported by a frame-shaped clothes drying tool so as to be movable, and the noncircular curved convex portion 1a in which two circumferential position sides protrude radially inward. , 1a and a non-circular outer peripheral portion 1b having substantially the same thickness from the convex portions 1a, 1a, and two positions 1c that are equally spaced from the convex portions 1a, 1a to both sides in the circumferential direction. , 1c is configured such that the convex portions 1a, 1a are bent radially outward by pressing the outer peripheral portion in the radial direction and become substantially circular. That is, the two opposing position sides are curved so as to protrude radially inward from the other two opposing position sides, and the distance H2 between the other two positions 1c, 1c is the convex portion 1a, It is longer than the distance H1 between 1a, and the other two positions 1c, 1c are pressed inward in the radial direction, so that the other two positions 1c, 1c are bent inward in the radial direction. The la and la sides are bent outward in the radial direction (see FIG. 2), and the whole can be deformed to be substantially circular.

  Further, the outer peripheral portion 1b of the ring body 1 is integrally provided with pressing portions 11, 11 at two positions 1c, 1c that are equally spaced from the convex portions 1a, 1a to both sides in the circumferential direction. The pressing portions 11 and 11 are coupled to the outer peripheral portions of the two positions 1c and 1c integrally with the coupling portions 11a and 11a and extend from the coupling portions 11a and 11a to both sides in the circumferential direction. It has a substantially T-shape having restricting pieces 11b and 11b for restricting the amount of bending.

  There is a gap between the restricting pieces 11b, 11b and the outer peripheral portion 1b. When the pressing portions 11, 11 are pressed inward in the radial direction and the convex portions 1a, 1a are bent outward in the radial direction, the outer peripheral portion 1b is restricted. It abuts on the pieces 11b, 11b and regulates the amount of bending near the coupling portions 11a, 11a, in other words, the amount of bending near the pressing portions 11, 11. Further, the ring body 1 is integrally molded with the pressing portions 11 and 11 and a synthetic resin material to be flexible.

  One convex portion 1a of the ring body 1 configured as described above is provided with a slit 12 that divides in the circumferential direction, and a radially extending claw portion 13a that extends outward from the divided end portion. The two protruding pieces 13 and 13 are integrally provided so that the protruding pieces 13 and 13 can be expanded in the direction of separation, and the two protruding pieces 13 and 13 can be engaged and disengaged. It is possible to control the opening of the two protruding pieces 13 and 13 from being inserted into the insertion hole 21 of the restriction member 2 having the insertion hole 21 to be inserted into the cut-off end portion. is there.

  The convex pieces 13 and 13 have a semicircular cross section and are slightly separated as shown in FIG. 1. When the convex pieces 13 and 13 are inserted into the insertion holes 21 of the restriction member 2, the claw portions 13 a abut against the edges of the insertion holes 21. The two projecting pieces 13 and 13 are configured to be fitted into the fitting hole 21 while being brought close to each other.

  The restricting member 2 has a cylindrical portion 2a in which a fitting hole 21 is opened, and an annular suspension portion 2b connected to one end of the cylindrical portion 2a, and is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material. The cylindrical portion 2a is provided with two engaging recesses 22 that open into the fitting hole 21 and engage with the claw portion 13a.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a state in which the ring body is attached to the clothes drying tool. The clothes-drying tool 3 is attached to a frame portion 3a formed by welding both ends of a flange member 31 made of a metal tube such as a rectangular aluminum tube or a stainless steel tube, and a plurality of circumferential positions of the frame portion 3a. The ring member 1 is attached to the frame 3 a of the clothes drying tool 3. Further, a substantially S-shaped relay member 4 is hooked on the suspension portion 2b of the regulating member 2 fitted to the convex pieces 13, 13 of the ring body 1, and a laundry scissors 5 and the like are hooked on the relay member 4. Is done.

  The ring body 1 at the time of non-attachment can be opened in the direction in which the convex pieces 13 are separated from the divided end portion.

  4 is an explanatory view showing the state of the process of attaching the ring body to the clothes drying tool, FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing the state of attaching the ring body to the clothes drying tool, and FIG. 6 is the ring body attached to the clothes drying tool. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the control member was attached. When attaching the ring body 1 to the frame part 3 a of the clothes drying tool 3, it opens in the direction in which the convex pieces 13, 13 are separated from the divided end part, and between the two convex pieces 13, 13, the eaves member of the frame part 3 a It can be attached by fitting into 31 (see FIG. 5). Thereafter, by inserting the two convex pieces 13 and 13 into the insertion hole 21 of the restricting member 2, the claw portions 13a and 13a of the two convex pieces 13 and 13 are engaged with the engaging concave portions 22 and 22, respectively. The opening of the slit 12 portion of the body 1 can be restricted (see FIG. 6).

  When the ring body 1 is moved along the frame portion 3a, the pressing portions 11 and 11 are pressed, and the protruding portions 1a and 1a are bent outward in the radial direction while the pressing portions 11 and 11 are held inward in the radial direction. Accordingly, the distance H1 is longer than the outer diameter D of the flange member 31, in other words, the convex portions 1a and 1a have a larger diameter than the outer diameter D of the flange member 31 (see FIG. 4). The body 1 can be moved freely. In this way, when the pressing portions 11 and 11 are pressed and the pressing portions 11 and 11 are bent radially inward, the outer peripheral portions of the two positions 1c and 1c separated from the convex portions 1a and 1a on both sides in the circumferential direction are restricted. In other words, the inner distance H1 is longer than the outer diameter D of the eaves member 31 without increasing or decreasing the pressing force because the amount of bending in the vicinity of the coupling portions 11a and 11a is restricted by contacting the pieces 11b and 11b. For example, the convex portions 1a and 1a can be deformed so as to have a larger diameter than the outer diameter D of the flange member 31, and the moving operation of the ring body 1 can be facilitated.

  By stopping the moving operation of the ring body 1 at an appropriate position and eliminating the pressing force, the ring body 1 is elastically restored, the distance H1 becomes shorter than the outer diameter D of the flange member 31, and the protrusions 11 and 11 are formed. The saddle member 31 can be sandwiched and the position with respect to the saddle member 31 can be maintained (see FIG. 6). Therefore, when a hanging tool such as a clothespin 5 is hooked on the hanging portion 2a of the regulating member 2 and the laundry is dried, the position of the ring body 1 with respect to the clothes drying tool 3 even when the suspended object is shaken by the wind. Can be maintained, and the position of the suspended object relative to the clothes drying tool 3 can be maintained.

  When the annulus 1 is damaged and a new annulus 1 is attached, as described above, the two protruding pieces 13 and 13 are opened away from the dividing end portion, and the frame is formed between the two protruding pieces 13 and 13. It can be attached by being fitted into the flange member 31 of the portion 3a, and thereafter, by inserting the convex pieces 13, 13 into the fitting hole 21 of the regulating member 2, the claw portions 13a, 13a of the convex pieces 13, 13 are inserted. Can be engaged with the engagement recesses 22 and 22 to prevent the split end from being opened. Therefore, even when a plurality of ring bodies 1 are damaged, it is possible to use them for a long period of time by replacing the number of broken ring bodies 1 without replacing the clothes-drying tool 3.

  FIG. 7 is an exploded partially longitudinal front view showing an embodiment of a hanger equipped with a ring, and FIG. 8 is a partially longitudinal front view of a state in which a regulating member is coupled to the ring. This hanging tool includes the ring body 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the fitting hole 21 into which the two convex pieces 13, 13 of the ring body 1 are fitted, and the hanging part on which the holding tools such as the laundry scissors 5 are hung. 2b, and a regulating member 2 that regulates that the ring body 1 is released from the divided end portion.

  The restricting member 2 has a cylindrical portion 2a in which a fitting hole 21 is opened and an annular hanging portion 2b continuous with one end of the cylindrical portion 2a, and is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material. The cylindrical portion 2a is provided with two engaging recesses 22 and 22 that open into the fitting hole 21 and engage the claw portions 13a and 13a.

In the hanger configured as described above, the ring body and the regulating member 2 are separated from each other, and when the hanger is attached to the clothes drying tool 3, the regulating member 2 is fitted to the convex pieces 13 and 13 of the ring body. In addition, when the regulating member 2 is fitted in advance to the ring-shaped convex pieces 13 and 13 so as to be able to be inserted and removed, and when the regulating member 2 is attached to the clothes drying tool 3, the regulating member 2 is once removed and the ring body is removed from the clothes drying tool. After attaching to 3, the restricting member 2 can be fitted to the annular convex pieces 13, 13 again.
Since other configurations and operational effects are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations, and detailed descriptions and descriptions of the operational effects are omitted.

  FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing another embodiment of the restricting member, and FIG. 10 is a bottom view showing another embodiment of the restricting member. The restricting member 2 includes a disc portion 2c having a fitting hole 23 into which the two convex pieces 13 and 13 are fitted so as to be capable of relative rotation and engagement, and a peripheral portion of the disc portion 2c. The suspension portion 2d has a substantially U shape and is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material. The disc portion 2c is formed to have a thickness that allows the claw portions 13a, 13a of the convex pieces 13, 13 to engage with the edge of the insertion hole 23 when the convex pieces 13, 13 are inserted into the insertion hole 23. Yes.

FIG. 11 is a partially longitudinal front view showing a state in which the regulating member is coupled to the ring body. In this embodiment, when the ring body 1 is attached to the frame portion 3a of the clothes drying tool 3, the claw portions 13a, 13a of the convex pieces 13, 13 inserted into the insertion holes 23 of the regulating member 2 are inserted holes. It is possible to prevent the regulating member 2 from being detached by engaging with the edge portion of 23. In addition, the regulating member 2 can be rotated with respect to the ring body 1 depending on the size of the suspended object that is held by the laundry scissors 5 and the like that are hooked on the hanging portion 2 d of the regulating member 2 via the relay member 4. For this reason, it is possible to easily change the position of the suspended object.
Since other configurations and operational effects are the same as those of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 8, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations, and detailed descriptions and descriptions of the operational effects are omitted.

  In the embodiment described above, the ring body 1 having a substantially elliptical shape has the restriction pieces 11b and 11b. However, the restriction pieces 11b and 11b are eliminated, and the pressing parts 11 and 11 are provided on the outer peripheral portion 1b. It is good also as a structure provided, and the structure of the press parts 11 and 11 is not restrict | limited in particular.

  In the embodiment described above, the convex portions 1a and 1a are provided at the two opposing positions on the inner side. Alternatively, the convex portion 1a may be provided at one inner circumferential position. In addition to the curved shape as shown in FIG. 1, the convex portion 1a may have a shape in which a part of the circular inner peripheral surface protrudes inward, and the shape of the convex portion 1a is not particularly limited.

  Further, the ring body 1 and the hanging tool according to the present invention can be used not only for the clothes drying tool 3 but also for hanging an appropriate object on a strip such as a saddle member or a rope.

It is the front view which carried out the section which shows the composition of the ring concerning the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which bent the ring body which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which attached the ring body which concerns on this invention to the clothes-drying tool. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state of the process of attaching the ring concerning this invention to a clothes implement. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state which attached the ring body which concerns on this invention to the clothes-drying tool. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the control member was attached to the ring attached to the clothesline. It is the disassembled partially vertical front view which shows embodiment of a hanging tool provided with the ring concerning this invention. It is a partial longitudinal section front view in the state where the restricting member was combined with the ring concerning the present invention. It is sectional drawing which shows other embodiment of the control member of the hanging tool which concerns on this invention. It is a bottom view which shows other embodiment of the control member of the hanging tool which concerns on this invention. It is a partially longitudinal front view which shows the state with which the control member of the hanging tool which concerns on this invention was couple | bonded with the annular body.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Ring 1a Convex part 12 Slit 13 Convex piece 13a Claw part 2 Control member 2b Hanging part 21,23 Insertion hole

Claims (3)

  In an annular body having a convex portion projecting inward and pressing the two positions separated from the convex portion on both sides in the circumferential direction inward in the radial direction, the convex portion is bent radially outward. The slits that divide in the direction and the two protruding pieces that are to be fitted with the regulating members that extend radially outward from the dividing end and restrict the opening in the separating direction. An annulus characterized by being provided between two positions.   It has a convex part protruding inward, and includes an annulus formed so that the convex part bends radially outward by pressing two positions spaced apart from the convex part on both sides in the circumferential direction. In the hanger in which an appropriate article is suspended from the ring body, the ring body includes a slit that divides in the circumferential direction and two convex pieces that extend radially outward from the divided end portion. A restricting member that is provided between the positions and has a fitting hole into which the two convex pieces are fitted and a hanging part from which the article is suspended, and restricts the ring body from being opened from the divided end part. A hanging tool comprising:   The hanging member according to claim 2, wherein the restricting member is rotatable around the two convex pieces.

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