JPH04156804A - Collapsible hanger - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a hanger which can be folded and be handled easily by installing a coil spring between the base ends of a pair of arms in stretched state as convex downward while routing via the bottom of a control lever. CONSTITUTION:In the condition that arms 20, 20 are spread to the sides, a recess 23 is formed by notches 24, 24 provided at the base ends of the arms 20, 20. As a control lever 30 is energized upward by a coil spring 40, the convex part 33 of the lever 30 is fitted from below into the recess 23 between the notches 24, 24. As a result, the arms 20, 20 are locked in spread state even through it is pressed by the coil spring 40 in the direction of folding. When in this condition the operating part 31 of the control lever 30 is depressed, the lever 30 moves downward. When the convex part 33 of the lever 30 slips through downward from the recess 23 between the notches 24, 24, restraint of arms 20, 20 with the convex part 33 is disengaged, so that the arms 20, 20 are tilted downward to fold to the inside. Thus a compact and easy-to-handle hanger is achieved.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial Application Field> The present invention relates to a hanger used for hanging clothes, and more particularly to a hanger with foldable arms.

<Prior art> As is well known, a hanger has a hook in the center.
A pair of arms extends from the center to both sides with a slight downward slope. The pair of arms here are usually of a one-piece type and cannot be folded downward.

<Problem to be solved by the invention> A normal hanger whose arm cannot be folded downward is
Clothes such as round-necked shirts, which have small necklines and do not open in the front, are bulky when stored or transported, and are difficult to hang when in use. Further, even if the arm can be folded downward, if the structure is complicated or difficult to use, the commercial value is low and general consumers will not accept it.

The present invention has a pair of arms that can be folded downward,
Furthermore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a folding hanger that is easy to operate and has a relatively simple structure.

<Means for Solving the Problems> The foldable hanger according to the present invention includes a frame provided with a hook at the upper end, and extends symmetrically from the frame to both sides, and extends downward with each base end as a fulcrum. as if tilting toward
An arm folding type hanger comprising a pair of arms each having a base end pivotally supported by the frame, the base end of each arm having a pivot point such that the pair of arms are tilted in conjunction with each other. Gear portions that engage with each other are provided in each of the drawings, and a recessed portion that opens downward when the pair of arms is opened on both sides is further formed in the pivot drawing at the base end of each arm. A pair of inverted notches are respectively provided, a convex part is fitted from below into the recess formed by each notch, and the operating lever has an upper end protruding upward from the frame. It is arranged in the center part of the inside so that it can move freely in the vertical direction, and the operating lever has an upward biasing force.
Further, in order to apply a downward tilting force to each of the pair of arms, a coil spring is stretched between the base ends of the pair of arms in a downwardly convex state via the lower end of the operating lever. It is characterized by the fact that it was established.

A foldable auxiliary arm may be provided between the tips of the pair of arms, the center of which bends upward as both arms tilt downward.

<Operation> The operating bar is urged upward by a coil spring. Therefore, when the pair of arms is opened on both sides, the convex part provided at the lower end of the operating lever fits into the recess formed by the reverse-shaped notch provided at the base end of each pair of arms. do. This prevents each arm from tilting downward and locks it in the expanded state. In this state, when the operating lever is pushed downward, the convex portion of the operating lever separates from the recessed portion of each arm base end. Since each arm is urged downward by a coil spring, it is instantly folded inward when the operating lever is pressed. When one of the pair of arms folded inward is forcibly opened outward, the movement is transmitted to the other arm via the gear section. Therefore, each arm opens outward in synchronization, and when the recess is formed, the protrusion of the operating lever fits into the recess and is locked in the expanded state.

<Example> Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 10 show an example of the folding hanger according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall structure with the arm open, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view with the arm folded. Figure, 3rd
The figure is a front view of the frame body, Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line I-1 in Figure 3, Figure 5 is a front view showing the arm in the expanded state, Figure 6 is a side view of the arm, and Figure 7 is a front view of the frame body. 8 is a front view of the operating lever, FIG. 9 is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in FIG. 9.

The foldable hanger shown here has a frame 10 made of a plastic case, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.
, a pair of arms 20.20 whose base ends are supported within the frame 10, an operating lever 30 housed in the center of the frame 10, and a coil spring 40 housed at the bottom of the frame 10. We are prepared. Arm 20.20
The operating lever 30 is made of the same plastic as the frame 10.

The frame IO has a box-shaped frame body 11 with the front and both sides open, and a screw 5 on the front of the frame body 11.
It has a transparent cover 17 fixed by 0.50.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the frame main body 11 has an outer wall portion 16 projecting along the upper edge.
A hook 12 protrudes upward from the center of the upper surface of 6. A cutout 13 into which the upper end of the operating lever 30 fits is formed at the lower end of the hook 12 . Inside the frame body 11, cylindrical shaft supports 14.14 that support the base ends of the arms 20.20 are symmetrically projecting.

An operating lever 30 is located at the center of the upper end inside the frame body 11.
A guide portion 15 is provided to guide the device in the vertical direction.

The arm 20.20 has a laterally symmetrical shape except for a gear portion which will be described later. The base end of each arm 20 is housed within the frame body 11, and the portion beyond the base end extends outside the frame body 11. And each arm 2
0 has a through hole 21 at the center of the base end, and the frame body 1 is inserted into the through hole 21, as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7.
By tilting downward about the pivot support 14 of No. 1 as a fulcrum, it is folded from a laterally open state to an inwardly closed parallel state.

The base end portion of each arm 20 has a three-stage structure in the axial direction of the through hole 21. Arm 20.20 is attached to the outer periphery of the back side.
Gear parts 2 that mesh with each other so that the gears are opened and closed in conjunction with each other.
2 is provided over approximately 173 rounds. An inverted cutout 24 is provided on the outer periphery of the intermediate stage. The cutout 24.24 of the arm 20.20
When expanded, a recess 23 is formed that opens downward. A circular arc portion 28 concentric with the through hole 21 is connected below the cutout portion 24 . A cylindrical support portion 25 that is externally fitted onto the shaft support portion 14 of the frame body 11 is protruded from the front center of the intermediate stage. A screw hole 26 for fixing the coil spring 40 is provided on the front outer periphery of the intermediate stage, and an arm 2 is provided further on the outer periphery of the screw hole 26 for fixing the coil spring 40.
An arcuate outer wall portion 27 is provided protrudingly at the same level as the middle portion and tip portion of the 0.

The intermediate portion and tip portion of each arm 20 are configured into a frame shape for weight reduction and the like.

Note that the outer wall portion 16 of the frame body 11 is connected to the arm 20.
A transparent cover 17 screwed to the frame body 11 also serves as a stopper when the arm 20 is expanded.
The 0.20 bolt is a stopper.

The operating lever 30 is vertically housed in the center of the frame 10 and is movable in the longitudinal direction.

The operating lever 30, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10,
It has a T-shaped operating section 31 at the upper end. The operating section 31 is connected to a notch 18 (
3 and 4) and extends into the notch 13 of the hook 12. At the lower front end of the operating lever 30, there is a spring locking portion 32 that is curved in a downwardly convex state.
is installed protrudingly. A convex portion 33 is provided at the lower end of the back surface of the operating lever 30 . The convex portion 33 is connected to the arm 20.2.
It fits from below into the recess 23 formed by the notch 24.24 provided at the base end of the 0. A pair of protrusions 34 and 34 are provided at the lower end of the convex portion 33 so as to sandwich the guide portion 15 of the frame body 11 so as to protrude toward the rear side.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the coil spring 40 is engaged with the spring of the operating lever 30 between screws 60.60 screwed into screw holes 26.26 at the base end of each arm 20.20. It extends through the lower side of the portion 32 and is curved downward in a convex manner. Therefore, the coil spring 40 applies an upward biasing force to the operating lever 30. Also, a screw 6 for fixing the coil spring 40 is provided.
0.60 is the through hole 21.2 at each proximal end of the arm 20.20
1, the coil spring 40 applies a downward tilting force to the arm 20.20.

In the above folding hanger, when the arm 20.20 is expanded to both sides, the recess 23 is formed at the notch 24.24 provided at the base end of the arm 20.20.

Since the operating lever 30 is urged upward by the coil spring 40, its convex portion 33 fits into the concave portion 23 between the notches 24 and 24 from below. As a result, arm 20
．． 20 is locked in the expanded state even though it is urged in the folding direction by the coil spring 40.

When the operating portion 31 of the operating lever 30 is pushed downward with the arm 20.20 locked in the expanded state, the operating lever 30 moves downward. When the convex part 33 of the operating lever 30 comes out downward from the concave part 23 between the notches 24 and 24,
Since the restriction of the arm 20.20 by the convex portion 33 is released, the arm 20.20 is tilted downward and folded inward. At this time, the gear parts 22.22 provided at each base end of the arms 20.20 rotate synchronously, so that the arms 20.20.
20 are symmetrically folded into a parallel state. Arm 20.2
Once 0 is folded, the protrusion 33 will not enter the recess 23 unless the arm 20.20 is forcibly opened.

When one of the folded arms 20.20 is forcibly opened outward, the gear portion 22 provided at each proximal end of the arm 20.20 opens.
．． 22 rotate synchronously, so that the arms 20.20 open symmetrically. When arm 20.20 is opened until recess 23 is formed between the proximal ends of arm 20.20, operating lever 30 moves upward and its protrusion 33 aligns with recess 23.
, and the arms 20.20 are locked in the expanded position.

In this way, the above-mentioned foldable hanger can fold the arms 20 and 20 inward to make a parallel state, so it is not bulky when stored or transported, and when in use, it has a neckline similar to that of a round-necked shirt. Clothes that are too small to open in the front can be easily hung because the arms 20 and 20 can be inserted through the collar. Furthermore, the folding operation can be performed with one touch by pressing the operating lever 30. Further, when opening the arms 20.20, by simply pulling out one arm 20, the arms 20.20 open at the same time and are automatically locked in the expanded state.

FIG. 11 is a front view showing another example of the foldable hanger according to the present invention.

The folding hanger shown here includes an auxiliary arm 70 suspended between the tips of the arms 20.20. Both ends of the auxiliary arm 70 are pivotally supported by the tip of the arm 20.20, and when the arm 20.20 is folded, the center portion is bent upward and folded between the arms 20.20. There is. With the folding hanger, pants, etc. can be hung on the auxiliary arm 70 when the arm 20.20 is opened. When arm 20.20 is closed, arm 20.
Since the auxiliary arm 70 is folded between 20 and 20, the auxiliary arm 70 will not be caught on the collar even when passing the arm 20.20 through the collar of a round neck shirt.

<Effects of the Invention> As described above, in the case of the foldable hanger according to the present invention, since the pair of arms that extend on both sides can be folded into a parallel state, the hanger does not take up much bulk when storing or transporting, and there is no need to worry about the hanger when using it. With this, you can easily hang clothes that have small necklines and do not open in the front, such as round-neck shirts. Moreover, the folding operation can be performed with one touch by pushing the operating lever, and when opening the arms, simply pulling out one arm opens both arms at the same time and automatically locks them in the expanded state. Therefore, the usability is very good. Furthermore, although the automatic arm folding mechanism and automatic locking mechanism are incorporated, the coil spring serves both to bias the control lever and the arm, so the structure is relatively simple. be. Therefore, a compact and easy-to-use folding hanger can be provided at a low cost.

If a foldable auxiliary arm is provided between the ends of a pair of arms, the center part of which bends upward as both arms tilt downward, the auxiliary arm will fold when the arms are opened. You can hang your pants etc.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIGS. 1 to 10 show an example of the folding hanger according to the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall structure with the arm open, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view with the arm folded. Figure 3 is a front view of the frame body, Figure 4 is 1 of Figure 3.
5 is a front view showing the arm in the expanded state, 6 is a side view of the arm, 7 is a front view showing the arm in the folded state, and 8 is the operation The front view of the lever, Figure 9 is its rear view, and Figure 10 is the ■- in Figure 9.
(2) A cross-sectional view taken along the line, and FIG. 11 is a front view showing another example of the foldable hanger according to the present invention. 10... Frame 20... Arm 22... Gear part 23... Recessed part 24... Notch part 30... Operation lever 33... Convex part 40... Coil spring 70... Auxiliary Arm patent applicant Shigeru Mitani

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A frame with a hook provided at the upper end, and each base end is pivoted to the frame so as to extend symmetrically from the frame to both sides and tilt downward using each base end as a fulcrum. A foldable arm hanger comprising a pair of arms, each of which is provided with gear portions that engage with each other around a shaft fulcrum at the base end of each arm so that the pair of arms tilt in conjunction with each other. Further, a pair of inverted L-shaped notches are provided around the pivot point of the base end of each arm, each forming a recess that opens downward when the pair of arms are opened on both sides. An operating lever, which has a protrusion at the lower end that fits into the recess formed by each notch from below, and whose upper end projects upward from the frame, is disposed in the center of the frame so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The operating lever is provided between the base ends of the pair of arms so that an upward biasing force is applied to the operating lever and a downward tilting force is applied to the pair of arms. A folding hanger characterized by a coil spring stretched downwardly through the lower end. (2) A foldable auxiliary arm is provided between the tip ends of the pair of arms, the center part of which bends upward as both arms tilt downward. Foldable hanger.