JPH09103598A - Hanger for drying clothes - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To adjust hanger members for hanging clothes at a desired height, installs much more hangers for drying clothes in a prescribed space, and provide a hanger for drying clothes which is efficiently handled in packing, carrying, display, etc. SOLUTION: This hanger for drying clothes is provided with a pair of hanger members 3, 3 whose whole length is extended/contracted according to shapes of drying clothes and each of which is formed into a frame, a support member for supporting the pair of hanger members 3, 3, a lock arm 1 which is provided with a lock part 4a in its tip, extendedly/contractedly constituted, and linked with the support member 2, and a length adjusting means 7 for fixing the lock arm 1 at a desired length, and it is so constituted that a change means (B) for positional relation between the hanger member 3 and the lock arm 1 is provided on the lock arm 1 linked with the support member 2.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a clothes-hanging hanger, and more particularly to a clothes-hanging hanger for hooking a sheet-like cloth such as sheets, blankets and towel racks.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The inventor of the present invention previously filed Japanese Patent Application No. 7-8860.
No. 8 discloses a hanger suitable for drying sheets, blankets, and other large-sized laundry. The present invention relates to an improvement of such a hanger. This kind of hanger is often used in a so-called multi-storey balcony or the like, and it is inevitable to be subjected to various restrictions when used. For example, there are restrictions on the height position of the hanger and restrictions on the size of the space in which the hanger is used. That is,
The hanger is usually hung on a clothesline installed on the balcony, but in most cases the height of this clothesline cannot be changed. Therefore, the position of the hanger may be too high or, conversely, may be too low for those who want to dry it or those who use the hanger.

Further, the advantage of the hanger is that it is possible to effectively use a certain space, but when using a plurality of hangers on a veranda or the like, which often has insufficient space, the hangers interfere with each other. You may not be able to take full advantage of. Further, in the hanger according to the above,
The hanging part is fixed vertically to the main body so that it can be easily hung on a clothesline, but this makes it inconvenient to handle the hanger from its manufacture to its sale. . This is because the hanging part protrudes upward, and it is difficult to handle it efficiently in packaging, transportation, display, etc.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, the conventional hanger described above is provided with means for adjusting the position in the height direction, means for changing the hanging posture of the hanger, and the like to make it easier to use and to handle in various situations. It is intended to realize a hanger. That is, the clothes hanger according to the present application is provided with a pair of hanger members for hanging clothes to be attached to the clothes hanger, a support member for holding the pair of hanger members, and a locking portion at a tip end of the clothes hanger. A clothes hanger is configured to include a locking arm that is freely configured and connected to the support member, and a length adjusting unit that fixes the locking arm to a desired length.

The hanger member includes a holding arm fixed to the support member, and a pair of sliding arms supported by both ends of the holding arm so as to be able to move forward and backward, and having curved portions so that their tips are opposed to each other. And is formed in a frame shape by, and the locking arm is composed of a support arm connected to the support member, and an elevating arm having a locking portion at the tip, which is provided on the support arm so as to be movable back and forth, The length adjusting means includes a hole through which the supporting arm of the locking arm is inserted, and the locking piece movably provided on the supporting arm through the hole, one end of the locking piece and the other end of the locking piece. The raising and lowering arms of the arms are each configured by a connecting member, and the supporting arm of the engaging arm connected to the supporting member is provided with a means for changing the positional relationship of the engaging arm with the hanger member, This changing means is a bending part formed at the lower end of the supporting arm of the locking arm. And a rotating portion formed of an elongated hole formed along the bent portion, and a bolt and a nut for fixing the support arm to the supporting member via the elongated hole of the rotating portion, The present invention is intended to solve the above conventional problems.

[0006]

With the clothes hanger according to the present invention, even when the clothes hanger is hung on a clothesline whose height position cannot be changed, the locking arm configured to extend and contract and the locking arm can have a desired length. With the length adjusting means for fixing the clothes, the height of the hanger member for hanging the clothes can be adjusted to a desired height which is preferable for those who use the clothes or clothes hangers. Further, the hanger member can be tilted at a desired angle by a changing means provided on the locking arm and changing the positional relationship between the hanger member and the locking arm, and a large number of clothes hangers can be arranged in a certain space. be able to. That is, by arranging a plurality of clothes hangers with slanted hanger members such that the ends of adjacent clothes hangers have different heights, the clothes hangers are prevented from interfering with each other and more space is provided in a given space. Hangers for clothes can be installed. In addition, the changing means folds the locking arm protruding upward so as to be in parallel with the hanger member, so that the clothes hanger can be easily handled in packaging, transportation, and display.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 10 are views showing an embodiment of a clothes hanger according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a clothes-hanging hanger. First, an outline of the clothes-hanging hanger will be described with reference to FIG.

In the drawing, reference numeral 3 denotes a pair of hanger members, and the hanger member 3 is constituted by an elliptical frame-shaped body so that a predetermined dried item can be hung on the hanger member 3. There is. Further, 2 is a support member, and the support member 2 holds the pair of hanger members 3 described above. Further, 1 is a locking arm, the lower end of the locking arm 1 is connected to the support member 2,
A hook 4a is provided at the upper end as a locking portion for hanging the clothes hanger on a clothesline or the like. The locking arm 1 is vertically expandable and contractable in the drawing. Further, 7 is a length adjusting means, and this length adjusting means 7 can fix the locking arm 1 at a desired length.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing the locking arm 1, the length adjusting means 7 and the support member 2 of the clothes hanger shown in FIG. 1. Next, the structure of the locking arm 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Will be described in more detail. The locking arm 1 includes a support arm 5 connected to the support member 2 and an elevating arm 4 provided on the support arm 5 so as to be able to move forward and backward. The elevating arm 4 can be inserted by the support arm 5. It is composed of a tubular body 4b having a hollow portion and a hook 4a fixed to the upper end of the tubular body 4b. That is, the locking arm 1 can be freely expanded and contracted over its entire length by moving the lifting arm 4 in the vertical direction in the figure.

Further, the locking arm 1 is provided with a stopper function so that the lifting arm 4 is not separated from the support arm 5. That is, the support arm 5 is formed with a linear elongated hole 5a along the forming direction of the support arm 5. Then, a screw 4c which penetrates the elevating arm 4 through the through hole 4b1 formed in the elevating arm 4 and the elongated hole 5a of the supporting arm 5 in the hollow portion, and the screw 4c is attached to the elevating arm 4. A nut 4d for fixing is provided. When the lifting arm 4 is pulled up from the support arm 5 by a predetermined length in order to increase the total length of the locking arm 1, the screw 4c contacts the upper end of the elongated hole 5a of the support arm 5 and prevents the lifting arm 4 from being pulled up. do it,
It is possible to prevent the lifting arm 4 from being detached from the support arm 5.

On the other hand, 7 is a length adjusting means provided on the locking arm 1, and the construction of this length adjusting means will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. The length adjusting means 7 can fix the support arm 5 and the elevating arm 4 of the locking arm 1 adjusted to a desired length. A locking piece 7c provided with a hole 7a to be inserted therein and movably provided on the support arm 5 by the hole 7a, and one end as a erection member connected to this locking piece 7c and the other end to the elevating arm 4 respectively. And a chain 7b. In this embodiment, the other end of the chain 7b is connected to the elevating arm 4 by the screw 4c and the nut 4d as shown in FIG.

Next, the operation of the length adjusting means 7 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. When the clothes-hanging hanger is hung on the clothes-drying rod or the like by the hook 4a, the support arm 5 that can move back and forth with respect to the elevating arm 4 having the hook 4a tends to move (fall) downward. Here, the locking piece 7c movably provided on the support arm 5 also tries to move downward similarly to the support arm 5, but since the locking piece 7c is connected to the elevating arm 4 by the chain 7b. , One side (right side in FIG. 3) where the chain 7b is connected does not move, and the other side (left side in FIG. 3) moves downward (falls)
However, the locking piece 7c is inclined by a predetermined angle.
Then, due to the inclination of the locking piece 7c, the inner wall portion of the hole 7a formed in the locking piece 7c comes into contact with the side surface of the support arm 5,
The support arm 5 can be fixed by preventing the support arm 5 from moving downward.

As the force of moving the support arm 5 downward increases, that is, as the weight of the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger increases, the locking piece 7c becomes stronger against the side surface of the support arm 5. Since they come into contact with each other, the locking piece 7c can properly fix the support arm 5 regardless of the change in the weight of the dried goods. And this length adjusting means 7
Can change the contact position between the locking piece 7c and the support arm 5 to change the entire length of the locking arm 1 and then fix the locking arm 1. That is, since the locking piece 7c blocks the movement of the support arm 5 at the position in contact with the support arm 5, the locking piece 7c is locked as the contact position between the locking piece 7 and the support arm 5 moves toward the upper end of the support arm 5. It is possible to make the total length of the arm 1 long, and conversely, make the total length of the locking arm 1 shorter as the contact position between the locking piece 7 and the support arm 5 moves toward the lower end of the support arm 5.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the work of adjusting the length of the locking arm 1 by the length adjusting means 7. FIG. 4A shows the locking arm 1.
It is an explanatory view showing the work of contracting the length of the
When contracting, the locking arm 1 can be contracted easily by moving the lifting arm 4 toward the lower end of the support arm 5 as shown by the arrow. That is, when the elevating arm 4 is lowered, the locking piece 7c of the length adjusting means 7 moves (falls) downward together with the chain 7b connected to the elevating arm 4, and therefore tilts so as to strongly contact the supporting arm 5. No matter what, the entire length of the locking arm 1 can be contracted by descending together with the lifting arm 4 and the chain 7b. Further, FIG. 2B is a diagram showing an operation of extending the locking arm 1. When extending the locking arm 1, the end of the locking piece 7c of the length adjusting means 7 on the descending side. Section (Fig. 3
The left side) is pushed up in the direction of the elevating arm 4 to bring the slanted locking piece 7c into a horizontal state. As a result, the locking piece 7c is released from the strong contact with the support arm 5, so that the elevating arm 4 can be raised and the entire length of the locking arm 1 can be lengthened.

Since the entire length of the locking arm 1 can be changed by the above-mentioned length adjusting means 7, the height of the hanger member 3 is adjusted according to the person who uses the clothes hanger to suspend the dried clothes. It is possible to facilitate the lowering work. That is, if the clothesline provided in the clothesline is installed at a high position, the total length of the locking arm is long, and conversely, if the clothesline is installed at a low position, the entire length of the locking arm is increased. By making it short, the height of the hanger member can be set to a desired height that makes it easy for the user to hang it without being affected by the installation height of the clothesline, and easy hanging work is possible. Becomes

Also, when hanging a clothes having a relatively large shape on a clothes hanger, the clothes hanging long from the clothes hanger come into contact with an installation placed in a clothes drying area, such as a washing machine or a flowerpot. If there is a possibility that it will happen, the position of the hanger member will be raised by shortening the total length of the locking arm, and such a problem will be solved by obtaining a sufficient distance between the clothes to be hung on the hanger member and the installation object. It can be avoided.

By the way, FIG. 4C is a perspective view showing another structural example of the length adjusting means for fixing the locking arm 1 at a desired length. The length adjusting means is composed of a screw hole 4e formed in the elevating arm 4 and a fixing screw 11 screwed into the screw hole 4e and capable of moving forward and backward with respect to the support arm 5. Then, this length adjusting means adjusts the locking arm 1 to a desired length and then advances the fixing screw 11 toward the support arm 5 to press the tip of the fixing screw 11 and the support arm 5 into pressure contact with each other. This support arm 5
And the elevating arm 4 provided with a fixing screw can be fixed. This length adjusting means can also obtain the same effect as the above-mentioned length adjusting means.

On the other hand, the supporting arm 5 of the locking arm 1 is provided with a changing means for changing the positional relationship between the hanger member 3 and the locking arm 1. Next, the changing means will be described.
In FIG. 1, B is a changing means, and this changing means B is
It is composed of a rotating portion 5b formed at the lower end of the support arm 5, and a fixture 6 including a bolt and a nut for fixing the rotating portion 5b to the support member 2. The turning portion 5b of the support arm 5 includes a bent portion 5e formed at the lower end of the support arm 5 and the bent portion 5e as shown in FIG.
It is constituted by an elongated hole 5c formed along the. In addition, 5d is a flat portion formed extending from the rotating portion 5b, and the flat portion 5d is formed in a direction orthogonal to the support arm 5. In addition, the fixture 6 has a through hole 2a formed in the elongated hole 5c of the rotating portion 5b and the central portion of the holding member 2.
It is composed of a bolt 6a that penetrates through and a nut 6b that is screwed onto the tip of the bolt 6a, and the rotating portion 5b can be fixed to the support member 2.

By this changing means B, the locking arm 1 can be erected or folded with respect to the holding member 2. That is, as shown in FIG. 5A, the locking arm 1 is set so that the flat portion 5d of the support arm 5 is located above the through hole 2a of the holding member 2, and the fixing tool 6 is engaged at this position. By fixing the arm 1 to the holding member 2, the locking arm 1 can be erected on the holding member 2. Also, FIG.
The locking arm 1 is set so that the bent portion 5e of the support arm 5 is located on the through hole 2a of the holding member 2 as shown in FIG. If fixed, the locking arm 1 protruding upward can be folded in parallel with the hanger member 3. As a result, it becomes possible to facilitate the handling of the clothes hangers during packaging, transportation, and display.

On the other hand, it is possible to incline the hanger member 3 at a desired angle by the changing means B. That is, by changing the fixing position of the fixture 6 in the elongated hole 5c formed along the bent portion 5e formed at the lower end of the support arm 5, the hanger member 3 is inclined with respect to the locking arm 1. It is possible to adjust the angle. For example, the angle between the locking arm 1 and the hanger member 3 is close to a right angle (see FIG. 5 (a)) as the fixing position of the elongated hole 5c and the fixing portion 6 approaches the lower end of the support arm 5, and The angle between the locking arm 1 and the hanger member 3 is reduced as the fixing position of the long hole 5c and the fixing portion 6 approaches the upper side of the support arm 5, so that the locking arm 1
And the hanger member 3 are juxtaposed (see FIG. 5B).
Can be close to.

By tilting the hanger member 3 with respect to the locking arm 1 by the folding mechanism B, it is possible to install more clothes hangers in a certain space. For example, in contrast to the conventional balcony where it was limited to install three clothes hangers, the hanger member 3
By arranging a plurality of clothes hangers that are slanted so that the ends of adjacent clothes hangers have different heights, it is possible to avoid the interference of adjacent clothes hangers, which allows the same space. It is possible to install more than five clothes hangers even in a veranda having, such as being able to install more clothes hangers in a given space.

Further, in this embodiment, the changing means is composed of a turning portion including a bent portion formed at the lower end of the support arm and an elongated hole formed along the bent portion, and an elongated hole of the rotating portion. Although the example in which the bolt and the nut for fixing the support arm to the support member via the is configured is shown, the changing means is a hinge provided between the support arm and the support member, and the hinge is provided at a desired angle. The same effect as described above can be obtained even if the fixing means for fixing is used. The fixing means for fixing the hinge at a desired angle is, for example, a erection means that is connected to the locking arm 1 and the hanger member 3 and that can change the distance between the connecting portion between the locking arm 1 and the hanger member 3. It consists of.

Next, a pair of hanger members 3 provided for hanging dried goods will be described. The hanger member 3 is, as shown in FIG. 1, a holding arm 8 fixed to the holding member 2, and a U-shape that is supported by both ends of the holding arm 8 so as to be able to advance and retreat, respectively, and the tips thereof face each other. And a pair of sliding arms 9 and 9. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 1, and the holding arm 8 of the hanger member 3 is formed of a tubular body having an O-shaped cross section and having a hollow portion. One end of the sliding arm 9 is inserted into the hollow portion of the holding arm 8,
The holding arm 8 is formed to have an O-shaped cross section having the same shape as the hollow portion of the holding arm 8 so that the holding arm 8 can move back and forth. The hanger member 3 includes a pair of holding plates 2b surrounding the holding arm 8.
And a pair of holding members 2 including upper and lower plates 2c1 and 2c2 that sandwich both ends of these holding plates 2b from above and below.

Further, the hanger member 3 is provided with a stopper mechanism for preventing the sliding arm 9 from separating from the holding arm 8. FIG. 7 is a view showing this stopper function. The stopper mechanism is composed of a pin 9b movably accommodated in a vertical hole 9a formed near the tip of a sliding arm 9 inserted into the holding arm 8 and a holding arm. 8 is formed in the vicinity of the tip of the holding arm 8 and has a C-shaped cut on the lower surface of the holding arm 8 and is formed by erecting the cut 8a. This stopper mechanism has a pin 9 that descends by its own weight when the sliding arm 9 is pulled out from the hollow portion of the holding arm 8 by a predetermined length.
It is possible to prevent the sliding arm 9 from being detached from the holding arm 8 by bringing the b and the raised protrusion 8a into contact with each other to stop the pulling out of the sliding arm 9.

The hanger member having the above structure is shown in FIG.
As shown in (a), the sliding arm 9 is pulled out from the holding arm 8 to extend the entire length of the hanger member 3, and as shown in (b) of the figure, the sliding arm 9 is pushed into the holding arm 8 to hang the hanger. The total length of the member 3 can be shortened. That is, the shape of the hanger member 3 can be adjusted according to the size of the dried clothes. For example, when hanging a relatively large dried clothes such as bed sheets, the shape is large, and like the bath towel. The shape can be reduced when hanging a dried article having a small target shape.

On the other hand, reference numeral 10 shown in FIG. 1 is a connecting arm, and the connecting arm 10 is formed of a pipe material which can move forward and backward with respect to the sliding arm 9. By advancing in the direction shown by the arrow in FIG. The other end of the sliding arm 9 can be inserted into the hanger member 3 to form a complete frame. In addition, 10a
Is a locking pin provided near the tip of the sliding arm 9 on the other side, and acts as a stopper that abuts on the tip of the connecting arm 10 and prevents the connecting arm 10a from unnecessarily advancing.

Next, an example of use of the clothes hanger having the above-described structure will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a procedure for hanging the sheets W as a clothesline. To use the clothes hanger, first, the changing arm B is erected and the length adjusting means 7 is used to stand the locking arm 1. Adjust the length of 1 and hang the clothes hanger on a clothesline. Then, the sliding arm 9 is pulled out from the holding arm 8 and the shape of the hanger member 3 is adjusted according to the shape of the sheet W. Then, the sheet W is folded in two, and one upper end of the folded sheet W is hooked on one sliding arm 9 of the hanger member 3. (See FIG. 9A) Next, the other end of the sheet W is hooked on the other sliding arm 9 of the hanger member 3. (See FIG. 9B) Then, after both ends of the sheet W have been hooked, the connecting arm 10 is advanced to form the hanger member 3 into a frame shape. Then, both ends of the sheet W are moved along the hanger member 3 as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 10 so as to unfold the wrinkles of the sheet W. Here, the both ends of the sheet W are opposed to each other as shown in the figure. However, when the width S of the both ends is too wide, the pair of sliding arms 9 of the hanger member 3 is pushed into the holding arm 8 so that the hanger member 8 is pressed. It is sufficient to shrink the entire length of 3. As described above, since the dried clothes W hung on the clothes hangers have the voids B through which the air can flow due to the shape of the hanger member 3, the dried clothes W are uniformly dried without causing inconvenience such as uneven drying. To be done.

[0028]

As described above, the clothes hanger according to the present invention is provided with a hanger member for hanging clothes, a support member for holding the hanger member, and an engaging portion at the tip end so that the clothes hanger can expand and contract. A locking arm connected to the support member and a length adjusting means for fixing the locking arm to a desired length, and the locking arm connected to the support member has a hanger member. Since the clothes hanger is configured by providing changing means for changing the positional relationship between the lock arm and the locking arm, the following effects can be obtained.

In the clothes hanger according to the present invention, even when the clothes-hanging hanger whose height position cannot be changed is hung on the clothes-hanging hanger, the locking arm configured to be extendable and retractable is desired. By the length adjusting means for fixing the length of the clothes, the height of the hanger member on which the clothes are hung can be adjusted to a desired height which is preferable for those who use the clothes or clothes hangers. Further, the hanger member can be tilted at a desired angle by a changing means provided on the locking arm and changing the positional relationship between the hanger member and the locking arm, and a large number of clothes hangers can be arranged in a certain space. be able to. That is, by arranging a plurality of clothes hangers with slanted hanger members such that the ends of adjacent clothes hangers have different heights, the clothes hangers are prevented from interfering with each other and more space is provided in a given space. Hangers for clothes can be installed. Then, the changing arm folds the locking arm projecting upward so as to be in parallel with the hanger member, so that the clothes hanger can be easily packaged, transported, and displayed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an embodiment of a clothes hanger according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the clothes hanger shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing a locking arm and a length adjusting means of the clothes hanger shown in FIG.

4 (a) is a perspective view showing the work of contracting the locking arm of the clothes hanger shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 4 (b) is a perspective view showing the work of extending the locking arm, and FIG. It is an exploded perspective view showing other examples of composition of length adjustment means length.

5 is a partially cutaway external perspective view showing a state in which the locking arms of the clothes-hanging hanger shown in FIG. 1 are erected and folded.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a support member and a hanger member of the clothes hanger shown in FIG.

7 is a sectional view of a hanger member of the clothes hanger shown in FIG.

FIG. 8 is an external perspective view showing a state in which the hanger member of the clothes hanger shown in FIG. 1 is expanded and contracted.

9 is an explanatory perspective view showing a procedure for hanging clothes on the clothes-hanging hanger shown in FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 10 is an external perspective view showing a state in which clothes are hung on the clothes-hanging hanger shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Locking Arm 2 Support Member 3 Hanger Member 4 Elevating Arm 5 Support Arm 7 Length Adjusting Means 8 Holding Arm 9 Sliding Arm B Changing Means

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A pair of hanger members for hanging clothes to be attached to a clothes-hanging hanger, a support member for holding the pair of hanger members, and a locking portion at the tip, which is configured to be expandable and contractible. A locking arm connected to the member,
A length adjusting means for fixing the locking arm to a desired length is provided to form a clothes-hanging hanger, and the hanger member includes a holding arm fixed to the supporting member and both ends of the holding arm. A pair of sliding arms, which are supported so as to be able to move forward and backward and have curved portions so that their tips are opposed to each other, are formed in a frame shape, and the locking arm is a support arm connected to the support member, and this support. And an elevating arm having a locking portion at its tip, which is provided so that the arm can move forward and backward, and the length adjusting means includes a hole through which the supporting arm of the locking arm is inserted. And a erection member that is connected to the locking piece at one end and the lifting arm of the locking arm at one end, and is connected to the support member. Change the positional relationship between the hanger member and the locking arm for the support arm of the stop arm Clothes hanger, characterized in that provided stage. 2. The changing means includes a turning portion including a bent portion formed at a lower end of a support arm of the locking arm and an elongated hole formed along the bent portion, and a rotating portion of the turning portion. The clothes hanger according to claim 1, comprising a bolt and a nut for fixing the support arm to the support member through the elongated hole. 3. The changing means comprises a hinge provided between the support arm of the locking arm and the support member, and a fixing means for fixing the hinge at a desired angle. Item 1. A clothes hanger according to item 1.