JP3188800U - Clothing holder - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a plug-in module and a holder for holding clothes or apparel, which eliminate an unpleasant odor during long-term storage.
A holder for holding clothes or clothing, the holder comprising a body for supporting the clothing and a plug-in module 160 carrying a fragrance treatment substance. Fragrance treatment materials are suitable for releasing fragrances or adsorbing malodors. Plug-in modules are suitable for spreading fragrances around or for adsorbing odors from the surrounding environment.
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Description

      The present invention relates to a holder. More particularly, the present invention relates to clothing or clothing holders such as clothing racks or clothing hangers.

      Holders are widely used to hang or support items such as clothes or clothing. When not in use, clothing is typically stored in a closed environment such as a wardrobe or closet. As the storage lasts for a long period of time, the garment absorbs an unpleasant odor, or the unpleasant odor already adsorbed on the garment before storage is not dissipated.

      Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a holder for holding a new garment or clothing that can solve the above-mentioned problems.

      As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an apparel holder comprising a main body for supporting apparel and a plug-in module carrying an aroma treatment substance.

      The fragrance treatment material is a material suitable for releasing fragrance or adsorbing malodors, and the plug-in module is suitable for emitting fragrance to the surroundings or adsorbing malodors from the surrounding environment. The effects of the holder of the present invention are (1) the ability to reduce the strong residual odor attached to the clothing or staying in the closed storage environment, or (2) the ability to impart a good fragrance to the clothing.

      The body has a receptacle defining a window compartment for removably receiving the plug-in module. With such a configuration, the plug-in module can be removed or replaced as needed to extend the useful life of the holder.

      The window compartment extends throughout the body, and the receptacle is configured such that when the plug-in module is received by the receptacle, the opposite major surface of the plug-in module faces outward. The opposite major surface is the surface where fragrance is emitted from the plug-in module or malodor is adsorbed by the plug-in module.

      This configuration enhances the effect of fragrance spreading or malodor adsorption.

      The plug-in module can have a container for storing the fragrance treatment material therein. In order to allow fragrance divergence or malodor adsorption, at least one outwardly facing major surface of the container is perforated. With this configuration, the fragrance treatment substance can be replenished or replaced. A major surface facing the opposite side of the plug-in module can also be drilled.

      Perforation enhances the fragrance treatment effect. To reduce leakage or leakage, the fragrance material can be in the form of a solid or semi-solid gel, wax or pad or the like.

      For example, the body and plug-in module can have corresponding stops. The corresponding stop is configured to interact to limit the plug-in depth relative to the body. The corresponding stop (preferably shaped in a complementary shape) functions to place the plug-in module in a centered position relative to the body when inserted by the user. The centered position is preferably configured so that the plug-in module does not protrude or protrude from the body.

      The plug-in module has a covered container and a first stop portion. The first stop portion consists of a tab protruding laterally away from the container lid. The tab as a stop also serves a second function as fingertip engagement means to facilitate replacement of the plug-in module when necessary.

      The covered container has a hinge. Thus, the lid can move between an open position and a closed position around the hinge. The hinge projects laterally away from the container and forms a second stop portion of the plug-in module. The hinge is preferably oblong and more preferably integrally formed with the container and serves as a hinge connection between the lid and the container body and also serves as a second stop. This stop function having a dual function not only reduces the cost, but also helps to further reduce the size of the plug-in module.

      A stop on the body can be inserted into the bay, and as a result, a recess can be defined. The recess is shaped to complementarily accommodate the stop on the plug-in module. For example, the peripheral wall of the window compartment can be coated or coated with a soft friction material to hold the plug-in module with frictional forces.

      As a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a plug-in module for carrying a fragrance treatment substance for use with a clothes hanger or clothing holder. This plug-in module is adapted for snap-fit attachment to a receptacle on a clothes hanger or clothing holder.

      A stop can be formed on the plug-in module. This stop is adapted to interact with a corresponding stop on the receptacle on the clothes hanger or clothing holder to limit the depth of travel to the receptacle.

      One of the stops can also be a tab suitable for engaging the user's (user) fingertip to facilitate removal of the plug-in module from the receptacle when attached to the receptacle. .

      One of the stops can also be an elongated hinge on the plug-in module.

      The plug-in module can also have a container filled with a fragrance treatment substance. The container is perforated to scent the fragrance around it or to absorb malodors from the environment.

      This container can also be covered. Moreover, the tab for fingertip engagement can also be formed in the horizontal end of a lid | cover.

It is a general | schematic perspective view of the clothes hanger of an example of the clothing holder of this invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing a state where a plug-in module is removed from the clothes hanger shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a partial schematic perspective view of a central portion of the clothes hanger of FIG. 2 and a plug-in module. It is a 1st perspective view of a plug-in module. It is a 2nd perspective view of a plug-in module. It is a 1st perspective view of a plug-in module in the state where the lid | cover was open | released. It is a 2nd perspective view of a plug-in module in the state where the lid | cover was open | released. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the plug-in module of FIG. 4 filled with a fragrance emitting material or a malodor adsorbing material.

      Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the clothing holder of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

      1 and 2 show an example of a clothes hanger 100 according to the present invention, such as a clothes holder or a clothes rack. However, the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment. The clothes hanger 100 of FIG. 1 includes a main body 120 and a hanging head 140 for hanging the clothes hanger on a support rail (not shown). The main body 120 is made of plastic and has a central portion 122. The center part 122 exists in the intermediate part of the two wing parts 124 and 126 extended in a horizontal direction. The central part and the transverse wings are integrally molded or formed as a single piece. Suitable materials for forming the body are, for example, hard plastic, aluminum alloy or wood. The laterally extending wings form the shoulder of the clothes hanger. Each wing portion is slightly inclined downward as it extends laterally away from the central portion.

      The hanging head is attached to the center of the central portion and extends vertically upward from the central portion. The hanging head has a bent hook part 142, which is connected to the central part via a straight neck part 144. The head part is perpendicular to the center of gravity (CG) of the main body so that the wing part is generally symmetric with respect to the vertical line passing through the head part when suspended freely by the bent hook part suspended from the support rail. It is. The head can rotate around the neck as a rotation axis. Thereby, the angle direction of the main body with respect to the bent hook portion can be changed by relative rotation between the main body and the head portion.

      As shown in more detail in FIGS. 2 and 3, a receptacle is formed in the central portion and immediately below the head portion. The receptacle has a compartment 128. Compartment 128 is adapted to house plug-in module 160. The plug-in module is adapted to contain odoriferous materials such as fragrance or essential oil gels or pads or malodorous adsorbent materials such as activated carbon powder or bamboo powder. For the sake of brevity, fragrance-emitting substances and malodorous adsorbents are collectively referred to as fragrance treatment substances unless otherwise specified. The compartment is shaped and dimensioned to fit and accommodate the plug-in module. This allows the plug-in module to remain in the operating position after insertion and can be inserted or removed by hand without using a tool. The compartment is defined by the peripheral wall 130. The peripheral wall 130 forms the outer periphery of the window for detachably accommodating the plug-in module. The window penetrates through the center to define a through window lumen. Thereby, both main surfaces of the through window can be used for the aroma operation. Shallow recesses 132 and 134 are formed at opposite ends of the peripheral wall, and these recesses 132 and 134 accommodate stops at the corresponding ends of the plug-in module. Each recess is formed in the center and has a shallow shelf extending laterally away from the peripheral wall. This shallow recess does not pass through the body and is blocked by the body part at the bottom of the shallow recess to prevent the plug-in module with a pair of laterally extending wings from exiting the opposite side of the insertion side It is arranged to do. The shallow shelves collectively define a stop for the body to interact with the corresponding stop of the plug-in module to limit movement of the plug-in module within the receptacle. The depth of the shelf at the bottom of the main body is arranged so that each outer surface of the stop of the plug-in module is flush with or below the main body. In this case, the depth of the recess is about 1/3 of the thickness of the central portion.

      In order to enhance the smooth frictional engagement with the plug-in module, the peripheral wall is coated with a woven or friction material such as velvet or coated with dispersed rubber or silicon dots. The application or coating can also be extended to other parts of the clothes hanger, particularly those that come into contact with the garment during use.

      The plug-in module 160 can be detached from the main body 120. The plug-in module 160 has an integral container. The container has a housing (outer casing). This housing defines a compartment 162 for carrying a fragrant or malodorous adsorbent. Dispersive perforations are formed in the major surfaces 164, 166 of the container to allow passage of fragrances or odors. The container is shaped and arranged so that the perforated surface of the container is exposed when the plug-in module is properly received in the receptacle of the body. More specifically, the perforated surface faces outward in order to increase the malodor adsorption or fragrance spreading area. The container shown in FIGS. 3 and 3A is made of a transparent plastic, for example. For this reason, the remaining amount of the malodorous adsorbing substance or fragrance-diffusing substance stored in the plug-in module can be visually inspected and monitored during mounting in the receptacle. The container is fitted with an openable / closable lid to allow refilling, refilling or replacement of the fragrance treatment material.

      As shown in FIGS. 4, 4A and 4B, laterally extending tabs 172 are formed on the top cover of the container. When the user picks up the tab with his / her fingertip, the lid of the container can be opened and closed, or the container can be pushed into or pressed into an appropriate position of the receptacle. Note that this tab also forms a stop that interacts with the shelf on the body to limit the advancement of the container through the receptacle after insertion. Further, the lid is connected to the housing by an elongated hinge 174. The elongated hinge is molded into the housing and protrudes laterally outward from the housing. This elongated hinge forms another stop on the plug-in module. Since the elongated hinges and tabs are on the opposing major surface of the plug-in module, a stop is also located on the opposing major surface of the plug-in module to provide a balanced stop arrangement.

      Whether the main surface or perforated surface of the plug-in module is flush with the surface of the clothes hanger body when the plug-in module is placed in place in the receptacle to reduce contact damage to clothing Alternatively, the overall thickness of the plug-in module must be arranged so that it is below the body surface.

      In use, in order to ensure a reasonable holding force by the receptacle, the user inserts the plug-in module filled with the fragrance treatment substance into the receptacle and presses the plug-in module firmly against the body. In order to condition clothing supported by a clothes hanger, the fragrance treatment material in the plug-in module compartment emits fragrance or adsorbs odors through perforations in the main surface of the plug-in module .

      If the plug-in module must be removed, the user places his fingertip on the tab, tilts the tab, and lifts the plug-in module to remove the plug-in module from the hanger body. Then, after removal, the user refills, refills or replaces the fragrance treatment material and returns the plug-in module to the receptacle. Alternatively, the user simply removes the used plug-in module and replaces it with another plug-in module or discards the used plug-in module without replacement if desired. You can also.

      The tabs and elongated hinges also function as stops, but additional stops or other stops can be formed in the plug-in module without sacrificing universality. Further, if it is desired to close the window of the body, the plug-in module can be free of fragrance treatment material.

      In order to reduce leakage or leakage, the fragrance can be homogenized into a wax, gel or compressed block shape. Alternatively, the fragrance material can be stored in a suction pad. As a further alternative, the main or outwardly oriented surface of the plug-in module can be formed of a porous material through which malodors or aromas can pass. As yet another alternative, the plug-in module can be formed of the fragrance treatment material itself. In this case, the plug-in module consists of a plug-in capsule of fragrance treatment substance. In the case of a capsule shape, the stop can be integrally formed as part of the capsule.

      Although the illustrated embodiment is a rectangular container, the container can adopt any shape, such as a cylinder, polygon, or triangle, without sacrificing universality. Furthermore, the plug-in module is not limited to being made of transparent plastic, but can be made of other materials without adversely affecting its performance.

      The above description relates to one embodiment of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can consider various modifications of the present invention, all of which are included in the technical scope of the present invention. The The numbers in parentheses after the components of the claims for utility model registration correspond to the part numbers in the drawings and are given for easy understanding of the device. Do not use. In addition, the part numbers in the description and the utility model registration request are not necessarily the same even with the same number. This is for the reason described above. With respect to the term “or”, for example, “A or B” includes selecting “both A and B” as well as “A only”, “B only”. Unless stated otherwise, the number of devices or means may be singular or plural.

100 clothes hanger 120 main body 122 central part 124 wing part 126 wing part 128 window compartment 130 peripheral wall 132 shallow recess 134 shallow recess 140 hanging head part 142 bent hook part 144 straight neck part 160 plug-in module 162 compartment 164 main Surface 166 Main surface 172 Tab 174 Hinge

Claims (25)

It consists of a body for supporting clothing and a plug-in module that carries the fragrance treatment substance.
The fragrance treatment material is adapted to emit fragrance or adsorb malodor,
The plug-in module is adapted to emit fragrance to the surroundings or absorb bad odors from the surrounding environment,
A holder for holding clothes or clothing characterized by the above. The body has a receptacle, and the receptacle has a window compartment for removably receiving the plug-in module;
The holder according to claim 1. The window compartment extends through the body and the receptacle is configured such that when the plug-in module is received by the receptacle, the back-to-back major faces of the plug-in module face outward. The back-to-back main surface is a surface from which fragrance is emitted from the plug-in module or a surface where malodor is adsorbed by the plug-in module.
The holder according to claim 2. The plug-in module has a container in which a fragrance treatment substance is stored, and at least one outwardly facing major surface of the container is perforated to allow fragrance emanation or malodor adsorption. Yes,
The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The main surfaces facing back to back of the plug-in module are perforated,
The holder according to claim 4. The fragrance is in the form of a solid or semi-solid gel, wax or pad,
The holder according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that. The body and the plug-in module have corresponding stops, the corresponding stops being configured to interact to limit a plug-in depth relative to the body;
The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The plug-in module has a covered container and a first stop, the first stop having a tab protruding laterally away from the lid of the container;
The holder according to claim 7. The lidded container has a hinge, the lid is operable between an open state and a closed state around the hinge, and the hinge projects laterally away from the container, and the plug-in module Forming a second stop of
The holder according to claim 8. The hinge is elongated and molded integrally with the container;
The holder according to claim 9. The stop on the body is pierced and defines a recess, the recess is shaped to complementarily accommodate the stop on the plug-in module,
The holder according to any one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that: The depth of the recess is such that when the plug-in module is received by the receptacle, the stop of the plug-in module is flush with the surface of the body or lower.
The holder according to claim 11. 12. A holder according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the stop of the body communicates with the window compartment of the receptacle and extends laterally from the window compartment. The window compartment of the receptacle is adapted to hold the plug-in module with frictional force;
14. The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that: The window compartment is defined by a peripheral wall, and the peripheral wall is coated or coated with a soft friction material for holding the plug-in module with a frictional force.
The holder according to claim 14. The plug-in module is arranged as a capsule, the capsule being adapted to carry a fragrant or malodorous adsorbent;
The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that: The holder is a clothes hanger comprising a hook for hooking a hanger on a bar and a pair of lateral wings for holding clothing items.
The holder according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that: The receptacle is arranged at a lower part of the hook and an intermediate part of the horizontal wing,
The holder according to claim 17. The receptacle is disposed on the symmetry axis or the center of gravity of the main body,
The holder according to claim 17 or 18, characterized by the above. A plug-in module carrying a fragrance treatment material for use with a garment hanger or garment holder, the plug-in module adapted for snap-fit attachment to a receptacle of the garment hanger or garment holder;
Plug-in module characterized by that. A stop is formed in the plug-in module, and the stop can interact with a corresponding stop on the receptacle of the garment hanger or apparel holder to limit the depth of travel to the receptacle. Fit,
The plug-in module according to claim 20. One of the stops is adapted to engage a user's fingertip to facilitate removal of the plug-in module from the receptacle when the plug-in module is mounted on the receptacle Is a tab to
The plug-in module according to claim 21. One of the stops is an elongated hinge on the plug-in module;
The plug-in module according to claim 21 or 22, The plug-in module has a container filled with a fragrance treatment substance, the container being perforated to emit fragrance to the surroundings or absorb bad odors from the surroundings,
24. The plug-in module according to any one of claims 20 to 23. The container has a lid, and fingertip engagement tabs are formed on the side edges of the lid.
25. A plug-in module according to claim 23 or 24.

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