WO2008015822A1

WO2008015822A1 - Apparel wrinkle stretching implement

Info

Publication number: WO2008015822A1
Application number: PCT/JP2007/058328
Authority: WO
Inventors: Yoshinori Murakami; Noriko Watanabe
Original assignee: Yoshinori Murakami; Noriko Watanabe
Priority date: 2006-07-31
Filing date: 2007-04-17
Publication date: 2008-02-07
Also published as: JP2008029729A

Abstract

[PROBLEMS] To provide an apparel wrinkle stretching implement capable of performing a holding operation easily and by one hand while maintaining the distance between bar members in a reduced state. [MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] This implement comprises two bar members (11, 12) disposed at a predetermined distance therebetween, and connection members (13, 14) which are formed of members capable of exerting elastic force to the direction between the bar members and which can reduce the distance (L) between the bar members (11, 12) due to the elastic force. Grip parts (135, 145) are provided in the connection members (13, 14), respectively. The distance (L) between the bar members (11, 12) can be maintained in the reduced state by grasping the grip parts (135, 145).

Description

Specification

Clothes stretcher

Technical field

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a device capable of extending a heel generated on a tubular part of clothes, for example, legs of pants (or trousers), a sleeve of a jacket, a trunk, and the like. Background art

[0002] Clothes such as pants that have been washed can be washed easily by tapping or stretching the laundry sheet (the sheet generated on the clothes by washing) by hand. It has been known that ironing after drying is somewhat reduced due to the fact that it does not stick when dried in tension, and ironing after drying is slightly reduced.

[0003] In particular, cotton pants, shirts, tight skirts, etc., sewn with cotton materials are prone to wrinkles after washing, and because the fabric is thick, the laundry sheets are strongly stretched by hand. However, since the effect of removing the stains was not so great, it took time and effort to finish the irons.

[0004] In particular, laundry sheets formed on the legs of cotton pants can be creased even if they are dried by pressing using a commercially available trouser press, but the laundry sheets are sufficiently It was difficult to remove.

[0005] In view of the above, the applicant of the present application in Patent Document 1 is inserted into the inside of the tubular portion of the garment and stretched the crease generated in the tubular portion by placing the tubular portion in a stretched state. Disclose a structured garment stretcher. By using this clothesline stretcher, it is possible to remove the washing sheet produced in the cylindrical portion by using the action of washing. Here, the “cylindrical part” widely means a form part that forms a cylindrical shape of various clothes. Specifically, leg parts and waist parts of pants, sleeves of a jacket such as a shirt, a trunk part, This includes parts with a cylindrical shape such as a tight skirt.

Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-97597

Disclosure of the invention

Problems to be solved by the invention

[0006] The clothes sheet stretcher disclosed in Patent Document 1 is particularly arranged in parallel at a predetermined distance. After holding the distance between the two bar members narrowed by the fixture and inserting them into the tubular part of the garment, the fixture is removed to release the elasticity of the connecting member, and the initial state (between the rods) In this state, the cylindrical material is stretched by the pulling action of the bar material to be restored to the maximum distance).

[0007] That is, in this clothesline stretcher, the insertion into the cylindrical part was facilitated by temporarily fixing the distance between the bars with the fixture in advance.

[0008] If the method is complicated, when trying to fix the distance between the bars with the fixture, a force to reduce the distance between the bars is applied to the connecting member. It was necessary to lock the fixture while keeping the distance between the bars narrow, and this operation had to be done with both hands.

[0009] Therefore, a main object of the present invention is to provide a clothes sheet stretcher that can be more easily performed with one hand to maintain the distance between the bars in a narrowed state. Means to solve the problem

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is formed of two bars disposed at a predetermined distance and a member that exerts elasticity in the direction between the bars, and based on the elasticity. And a connecting member capable of reducing the distance between the bar members, wherein the connecting member is provided with a grip portion, and the bar member is gripped by gripping the grip portion. Provided is a garment stretcher that can keep the distance between them narrow.

[0011] By providing a grip portion on the connecting member and holding the grip portion, the distance between the bars can be held in a narrowed state. By applying a force to narrow the separation to the connecting member, it is possible to omit the operation of locking the fixture while keeping the distance between the bars narrowed. As a result, it becomes possible to perform an operation of holding the distance between the bars with a single hand so that the clothes can be inserted into the cylindrical portion more easily.

[0012] The shape of the connecting member is not particularly limited as long as it is a shape that exerts elasticity in the direction between the bars and can reduce the distance between the bars based on the elasticity. A flexible member force that exhibits a bent shape when viewed from the front can be formed. [0013] Here, the "flexible member exhibiting a bent shape" has a shape of an approximate appearance "he", and when a force is applied to reduce the distance between the bars, It is a member that exerts a restoring action to return to the initial bent shape while being deformed so that the apex angle of the "" character is bent more acutely and once the force is released. By this restoring action, the cylindrical part of the clothes can be stretched flat and strong.

[0014] By forming the shape of the connecting member from a flexible member that has a bent shape when viewed from the front, a grip portion can be provided at the bent portion of the bent shape (the apex portion of the "he"). It is possible to constitute a grip portion that is easy to grip and easy to operate.

[0015] Further, the bar may be provided with a refractive structure, and the bar may be bent at the refractive structure. For example, boot-cut trousers have a refracting structure on the bar material that is made wide from the knee to the hem. Since it is bent in accordance with the shape of the bootcut, it is possible to obtain a heel-stretching effect that further matches the shape of the pants.

[0016] The distance between the two bar members may be configured such that the one bar force of the bar member gradually increases toward the other end, and the two bar members form a "C" shape. For example, the skirt is made up of two bars that are gradually made from the waist to the hem so that they form a “C” shape. By inserting it into the bottom of the skirt from the side corresponding to the upper side of the “C”, it is possible to obtain a sheet stretching effect that further matches the shape of the skirt.

[0017] The clothes sheet stretcher may be provided with a removable hook member. The hook member has a handle at both ends thereof, and can be formed so that it can be detachably hooked to the connecting member at one end and can be hung on a clothes-drying basket or the like at the other end.

The invention's effect

[0018] By using the garment sheet stretcher according to the present invention, the operation of holding the bar with the distance between the bars narrowed can be more easily performed with one hand. Therefore, it is possible to work with one hand holding the clothes and the other hand holding the clothes stretcher, and more efficiently inserting the clothes stretcher into the cylindrical part. it can.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, preferred embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below are examples of typical embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not construed to be narrow.

[0020] Fig. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of a garment stretcher according to the present invention. (A) is an initial state, and (B) is a distance between bars 11 and 12 being narrowed. Each held state is indicated.

[0021] The clothes sheet stretcher indicated by reference numeral 1 in FIG. 1 is provided between two bars 11, 12 disposed at a predetermined distance and these bars 11, 12. Connecting members 13 and 14. The connecting members 13 and 14 are connected to the rods 1 1 and 12 by connecting portions 113, 123 and 114, 124, respectively. The number of connecting members is not limited to two and may be one or three or more.

[0022] The lengths, thicknesses, shapes, and distances L of the rods 11 and 12 can be appropriately determined according to the type of clothes to be used. For example, when the leg of the pants is stretched, for the purposes of the present invention, if the length matches the length of the leg, the thickness is about 5 to 20 mm, and the shape is cylindrical. The distance L between the rods 11 and 12, such as a triangular prism and a quadrangular prism, can be a distance slightly longer than the width of the leg portion. Of these, the shape of the rods 11 and 12 can be creased by simply stretching them by using a triangular prism with the apex facing outward. That is, if a method of use as shown in FIG. 7 described later is adopted, a crease can be formed at a position along the rods 11 and 12 of the pants 4. The material of the rods 11 and 12 is not particularly limited, and a metal such as stainless steel, a rigid synthetic resin, or the like can be appropriately employed.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the coupling portion 113, (A) shows the initial state, and (B) and (C) show the configuration. (B) is a front view, (C) is a top view seen from the arrow direction in (B).

Hereinafter, based on FIG. 2, a detailed configuration of the coupling unit 113 will be described. In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted about the coupling | bond part 123,114,124, it has the same structure. These structures are not particularly limited as long as they are movable, and are not limited to the structure shown in FIG.

[0025] The angle α formed by the joint 113 and the bar 11 varies within the range of the arrow X in Fig. 1 (Α) and Fig. 2 (A). The connecting member 13 can move freely within the range of the arrow X.

[0026] A brake plate 113a is provided on the bar 11 side of the coupling portion 113. As shown in FIG. 2A, the brake plate 113a and the surface 113a of the connecting member 13 on the brake plate 113a side are provided. Brake plate 113

1 1 2

It is designed so that a supports the surface 113a and the angle α does not exceed the initial state α.

1 2 1

Thereby, the movable range of the connecting member 13 can be limited to the range of the arrow X.

By limiting the movable range of the connecting member 13 to the range indicated by the arrow X, the positional relationship between the connecting member 13 and the bar 11 can be maintained within a certain range. In addition, since the connecting portions 123, 114, and 124 have the same configuration, the connecting members 13, 14 and the rods 11, 12 each maintain a certain positional relationship. As a result, the clothes are stretched. The effect of keeping the overall shape of the tool 1 within a certain range can be obtained.

[0028] Further, the coupling portion 113 may be configured to be detachable. Specifically, as shown in Fig. 2 (B), the protrusion 113b on the bar 11 side of the coupling part 113 and the fitting hole 113b on the bar 13 side are provided, and the protrusion 113b and the fitting hole 113b can be attached and detached. To fit into

2 1 2

Conceivable. At this time, as shown in FIG. 2 (C), the projection 113b can be easily fitted into the fitting hole 113b if the side into which the connecting member 13 is inserted is formed obliquely.

2

wear.

[0029] By making the connecting member 113 (and 123, 114, 124) detachable, the garment stretcher 1 is made up of two bars 11, 12, for example, two connecting members 13, It can be sold as an assembly-type instrument consisting of 14, which can contribute to the miniaturization of sales packages.

Next, the configuration of the connecting members 13 and 14 will be described based on FIG.

[0031] The connecting members 13 and 14 are formed of a flexible member having a bent shape, and have a substantially "he" shape in appearance. The material is not particularly limited, and a metal such as stainless steel or a rigid synthetic resin can be appropriately employed. When an external force G is applied to the connecting member 13 (or 14) in the direction of arrow Y in FIG. 1 to reduce the distance between the bars, the apex angle ι8 of the character “he” is set to the initial state i8 (( Bending while bending to a more acute angle j8 (see (B)) from (A)

1 2

From the initial state L (see (A)) to the distance L (see (B)), the distance L between bars 11 and 12

1 2

Shorten. As a result, when the external force is released, the connecting member 13 (or 14) The restoring force P (see (B)) to return to the initial state is applied to the bars 11 and 12.

[0032] Next, specific means for applying an external force G to narrow the distance between the bars 11 and 12 to the garment stretcher 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the connecting member 13, (A) shows an initial state, and (B) shows a state in which the grip part 135 is held and held. (A) corresponds to the initial state of the garment stretcher 1 shown in Fig. 1 (A), and (B) reduces the distance between the bars of the garment stretcher 1 shown in Fig. 1 (B). Corresponding to the holding state.

[0034] The connecting member 14 has the same configuration as that of the connecting member 13 described below, except that the grip portion is not provided.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 3 (A), the connecting member 13 has two left and right parts 131, 132 connected at a bending point 13 3 (the apex portion of the letter “he”). 133 has a panel 134. The panel 134 is arranged to exhibit elasticity in the direction of the arrow P, that is, the direction in which the apex angle / 3 of the parts 131 and 132 opens at an obtuse angle.

[0036] Brake points 13 la and 132a are provided on the outside of the bending point 133 of the parts 131 and 132 (on the apex side of the "he"), and the apex angle β does not open beyond the initial state j8. It is devised as follows. In other words, when the apex angle β tries to open beyond β due to the elasticity of the panel 134, the 帘 U moving plate 131a, 132a force is applied to the surfaces 131a, 132a facing each other as shown in Fig. 3 (A).

The vertex angle β is maintained at β by abutting at 1 1 2 2 and exerting repulsive force.

[0037] Anti-slip structures 131b and 132b are provided near the bending point 133 (bending portion) of the parts 131 and 132, respectively, and are configured as a grip portion 135. The anti-slip structures 131b and 132b are designed so that the surfaces of the parts 131 and 132 are uneven so that they are difficult to slip when held by hand. In addition, the size and shape of the grip part 135 is such that the thumb of one hand can be gripped with the anti-slip structure 1 32b (or 131b) and the other four fingers can be gripped with the anti-slip structure 131b (132b). It has a mountain shape that fits comfortably and is devised to make it easy to grip.

[0038] As shown in FIG. 3 (B), when gripping the grip part 135 and applying a force in the direction of arrow Y based on the elasticity of the panel 134, the connecting member 13 sets the apex angle | 8 to the initial state | 8. (See (A)) Accumulate a restoring force 橈 by bending at an acute angle ι8. At the same time, bar 11, 12

As shown in Fig. 1 (A) and (Β), the distance L between the two is reduced to L, and the grip

1 2

When the force to grip the part 135 is released, the bars 11 and 12 are pushed open by the restoring force Ρ.

Here, as long as the connecting member 13 is a flexible member that can exhibit a restoring force, the connecting member 13 is not limited to the configuration using the panel 134 described above, and can be appropriately adopted. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, it is conceivable to adopt a configuration that has a substantially “he” shape in appearance and includes a loop portion 134 ′ at the bending point. Note that the number of windings of the loop can be appropriately determined in consideration of the strength of the restoring force Ρ.

[0040] Fig. 5 (Α) is a front view showing the initial state of the second embodiment of the garment stretcher according to the present invention, and (Β) is a front view showing the initial state of the modified embodiment. It is.

[0041] The clothes sheet stretcher 2 indicated by reference numeral 2 in FIG. 5 (Α) differs from the clothes sheet stretcher 1 (see FIG. 1) in that both of the two connecting members 23 and 24 are provided. Grip portions 235 and 245 are provided on the connecting members 23 and 24, and the connecting members 23 and 24 have the same configuration.

[0042] In addition, like the clothing sheet stretcher 2 'indicated by reference numeral 2' in FIG. 5 (B), the connecting members 23 and 24 can be provided in the same direction as opposed to facing each other. is there. In this case, as the connecting member 24 is arranged in the same direction as the connecting member 23, the braking plates 214a and 224a of the connecting portions 214 and 224 are connected in the same direction as the ffilj moving plates 213a and 223a of the 1S connecting rod 223 (the connecting rod). The material S, 213, 223 and 214, 224 is designed to allow the connecting members 23, 24 to move freely within the range of the arrow X '. It has become.

[0043] It should be noted that the number of connecting members in the clothes sheet stretcher 2, 2 'is not limited to two, but may be one or three or more! Same as ingredient 1.

Next, the refractive structures 115 and 125 that can be provided on the rods 11 and 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. When the number of connecting members is three or more, three or more refractive structures can be provided.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the refractive structure 115, where (A) shows the initial state, and (B) and (C) show the configuration. (B) is a front view, (C) is a side view seen from the arrow direction in (B). Since the bent structures 115 and 125 have the same configuration, the refractive structure 115 will be described below as a representative example. These configurations are not particularly limited as long as they have mobility, The configuration is not limited to that shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, the bar 11 is configured such that upper and lower parts 111 and 112 are connected by a refracting structure 115 and can be bent in the direction of arrow Y.

[0047] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the garment stretcher according to the present invention is attached to a garment.

[0048] In FIG. 7, the trouser 4 indicated by reference numeral 4 has a waist width gradually narrowing toward the knee and is made wider on the contrary from the knee to the hem. It has become. By providing the refracting structures 115 and 125, the bars 11 and 12 are bent in accordance with the shape of the bootcut, so that it is possible to obtain a sheet stretching effect that further matches the shape of the trousers 4.

[0049] The refractive structure 115 is preferably configured to be removable. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), the projection 115b on the component 112 side of the refractive structure 115 and the fitting hole 115b on the component 111 side are provided, and the projection 115b and the fitting hole 115b are detachably fitted. To do

2 1 2

You could think so. At this time, as shown in FIG. 6 (C), the protrusion 115b is formed on the side into which the component 111 is inserted at an angle.

2 Can be fitted easily.

[0050] By making the refracting structures 115 and 125 detachable, the bars 11 and 12 of the garment stretcher 1 are made into half-length articles 111, 112, 121, and 122. It will be possible to sell it as a self-contained brazing material, contributing to the downsizing of the sales package.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing an initial state of the third embodiment of the garment stretcher according to the present invention.

[0052] The clothes sheet stretcher indicated by reference numeral 3 has a width W of the connecting member 33 equal to a width W of the connecting member 34.

3 By making it slightly narrower than 4, the distance L between the bars 31 and 32 gradually increases from the upper end to the lower end, so that the bars 31 and 32 form a `` C '' shape. It is configured. Therefore, for example, in a tubular part of a garment that is gradually made wider like a skirt, insert the garment stretcher 3 in the direction of the arrow S from the bottom of the skirt. As a result, it is possible to obtain a sheet stretching effect that matches the shape of the scat. It should be noted that the ratio of the width W of the connecting member 33 to the width W of the connecting member 34 is appropriately set in accordance with the shape of the tubular portion of the clothes. Can be adjusted.

[0053] Note that the garment stretcher 3 is also provided with grips on both of the connecting members 33 and 34 (see Fig. 5 (A)), or in the same orientation, not in the opposite orientation as shown in Fig. 7. It is free to provide (see Fig. 5 (B)). Further, the number of connecting members is not limited to two, and may be one or three or more!

[0054] Fig. 9 is a diagram showing a hook member that can be attached to the garment stretcher 1 according to the present invention and a method for attaching the hook member.

[0055] The hooks F and F are formed at both ends of the hook member indicated by the symbol F in FIG.

1 2

Yes. The width d of the hook-shaped portion of the hook F is formed to be equal to the width d of the connecting member 13 (or 14).

1 1 13

In addition, the width d of the hook-shaped portion of the hand F can be hung on a general clothesline etc.

twenty two

It is such a width.

[0056] The hook member F can be attached to the bending point 133 (or 143) of the connecting member 13 (or 14). Here, since the bending point 133 is a part of the grip part 135, the hook member F may be configured to be detachable so that it does not get in the way when the grip part 135 is gripped and held. desirable.

Next, taking as an example the clothes sheet stretcher 2 according to the second embodiment (see FIG. 5 (A)), an example of a method for using the clothes sheet stretcher according to the present invention is shown in FIG. This will be explained in detail.

[0058] First, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), arms are inserted from the hem opening 42 of the leg 41 formed in the cylindrical shape of the washed trousers 4, and the garment stretcher 2 is placed on the waist 43 side. After grasping the connecting member 23 and pulling it to the leg part 41, the grip part 235 is grasped (see FIG. 3), and the bar members 21, 22 are held in a narrowed state. Next, when the clothesline stretcher 2 is pulled into the leg 41 in the direction of arrow S in FIG. 10 (A), the clothesline stretcher 2 moves the connecting member 24 in accordance with the width of the leg 41. While giving up, the legs 41 are stretched with the bars 21 and 22 to which the restoring force P of the connecting portion 24 is applied (see FIG. 10B).

[0059] Garment fold extender 2 Overall force When the leg 41 fits in, the grip part 235 is released and the restoring force P of the connecting member 23 is released, so that the entire leg part 41 is flattened outward. The fabric is stretched and the fabric is stretched. Repeat the above for the other leg 41 FIG. 10 (C) shows a state where the hook member F is attached and the hook member F is hung on the clothes rack 5.

[0060] Note that the method of attaching the clothesline stretcher 2 to the leg 41 is not limited to the above, and it can be inserted into the leg 41 by a method that can be easily worn by each user. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, it is naturally possible to insert the garment stretcher 2 from the hem opening 42 of the trouser 4 into the leg 41 in the direction of arrow S.

Industrial applicability

[0061] The scissors stretcher according to the present invention is particularly useful for stretching the scissors generated on the clothes after washing, and also used for stretching the scissors generated on clothes due to daily clothing. can do. Moreover, it can also be used as a hanger for hanging clothes such as pants after drying in a closet or the like and storing them as they are. Furthermore, it can also be used as a device for displaying clothing items such as pants in a stretched state in department stores and clothing departments.

Brief Description of Drawings

[0062] FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of a garment stretcher according to the present invention. (A) shows the initial state, and (B) shows the holding state in which the distance L between the bars 11 and 12 is narrowed.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a coupling part 113. (A) shows the initial state, and (B) and (C) show the configuration. (B) is a front view and (C) is a top view as seen from the direction of the middle arrow in (B).

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a connecting member 13. (A) shows an initial state, and (B) shows a holding state in which the grip portion 135 is held and held.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view showing a modified form of the connecting member.

FIG. 5 is a front view (A) showing the initial state of the second embodiment of the clothes lining device according to the present invention, and a front view (B) showing the initial state of the modified embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the refractive structure 115. (A) shows the initial state, and (B) and (C) show the configuration. (B) is a front view, (C) is a side view as viewed from the direction of the middle arrow in (B).

[Fig. 7] Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the garment stretcher according to the present invention is attached to a garment.

[FIG. 9] A hook member that can be attached to a clothes sheet stretcher according to the present invention, and its removal. It is a perspective view which shows the attachment method.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a method for inserting the clothes lining stretcher 2 into the legs 41 of the pants 4.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of a method for inserting the clothes sash stretcher 2 into the legs 41 of the pants 4.

Explanation of symbols

1, 2, 3 The clothes sheet stretcher which is the first embodiment of the present invention

4 pants

5 Clothesline

11, 12, 21, 22, 31, 32 Bar

13, 14, 23, 24, 33, 34 Connecting member

135, 145, 235, 245 Grip part

115, 125 refractive structure

F hook member

F, F

Claims

The scope of the claims

[1] Two bars arranged at a predetermined distance,

A clothes sheet stretcher comprising: a connecting member that is formed of a member that exhibits elasticity in a direction between the bars, and that can reduce a distance between the bars based on the elasticity; A garment stretcher that can be held in a state in which the distance between the bars is reduced by providing a grip portion on the connecting member and gripping the grip portion.

[2] The garment stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member is formed of a flexible member having a bent shape in front view.

[3] The clothing sheet stretcher according to claim 1, wherein the bar is provided with a refractive structure, and the bar is bent in the refractive structure.

[4] The distance between the bar members is configured such that the one end force of the bar member is gradually increased toward the other end, and the bar member has a “C” shape. The clothes stretcher described in 1.

[5] The hook member having the hooks at both ends is detachably hooked so that the hook member can be hung on a clothes-drying hook or the like through the hook at the other end of the hook member. A clothes stretcher according to claim 1.