WO2018195566A1 - Accessoire de séchage du linge - Google Patents

Accessoire de séchage du linge Download PDF

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WO2018195566A1
WO2018195566A1 PCT/ZA2018/050019 ZA2018050019W WO2018195566A1 WO 2018195566 A1 WO2018195566 A1 WO 2018195566A1 ZA 2018050019 W ZA2018050019 W ZA 2018050019W WO 2018195566 A1 WO2018195566 A1 WO 2018195566A1
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clothes drying
drying aid
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Reinhard RETIEF
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Retief Reinhard
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F57/00—Supporting means, other than simple clothes-lines, for linen or garments to be dried or aired 
    • D06F57/02—Supporting means, other than simple clothes-lines, for linen or garments to be dried or aired  mounted on pillars, e.g. rotatably
    • D06F57/04—Supporting means, other than simple clothes-lines, for linen or garments to be dried or aired  mounted on pillars, e.g. rotatably and having radial arms, e.g. collapsible
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F57/00—Supporting means, other than simple clothes-lines, for linen or garments to be dried or aired 
    • D06F57/12—Supporting means, other than simple clothes-lines, for linen or garments to be dried or aired  specially adapted for attachment to walls, ceilings, stoves, or other structures or objects

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  • the invention relates to a clothes drying aid and in particular to a clothes drying aid that is suitable for indoor use.
  • a clothes drying aid including:- a length adjustable elongate member configured to be displaceable between an operative extended condition and an inoperative retracted condition; one or more support arms which in use extend radially from the elongate member; and a locking arrangement for inhibiting displacement of the elongate member when it is in the operative, extended condition.
  • the elongate member may include two or more tubular members which may be configured to be telescopically displaceable relative to each other. A length of the tubular members may be selected so that when in the operative, extended condition, they span a distance between two opposed surfaces such as a floor and a ceiling.
  • a surface engaging member may be provided at each end of the elongate member to in use enhance engagement between the elongate member and the floor and ceiling when in the operative, extended condition.
  • the surface engaging member may be in the form of a cap.
  • the cap may be manufactured from any resiliently deformable material selected from the group including: a natural or synthetic rubber, latex, silicon, synthetic plastics material, and any other suitable non-skid material to aid in securing the elongate member in place when in use.
  • the locking arrangement may be selected from the group including: a telescopic twist lock, a clamp, a quick release clamp, a quick release seat clamp, button clips, and a release ball lock pin, which are commonplace in the art.
  • a biasing means for biasing the elongate member toward the operative, extended condition may additionally be provided.
  • the biasing means may be in the form of a compression spring located interior the elongate member.
  • the support arms may be connected to the elongate member via a male- female connection.
  • the elongate member may be provided with ribs which may engage slots defined in the support arm. It is to be appreciated, that any suitable connecting arrangement may be used.
  • the support arms may be connected to a collar, which in turn is arranged on the elongate member.
  • the support arms may be displaceable between an operative radially extending condition and an inoperative folded condition in which they are arranged substantially parallel to the elongate member.
  • the clothes drying aid may further include a hoop, which in use may rest on the support arms.
  • a notch may be defined at a free end region of each support arm for in use receiving a portion of the hoop therein.
  • the support arms may form part of a set of two semi-circular members, the arms extending from a centre to a perimeter of the semicircle.
  • the semi-circular members may be connected to the elongate member opposite each other (i.e. with their diameters facing each other in a spaced-apart relationship) via a male-female connection as described above.
  • the semi-circular members may be connected to a collar which in turn may be located around the elongate member.
  • the semi-circular members may be connected to the collar via a pivot joint, thereby permitting the members to pivot between a substantially 90° angle relative to the elongate member (the operative condition) and a position in which the semicircular members are at an angle of substantially 0° relative to the elongate member (the inoperative condition).
  • Two semi-circular members forming a set may be connected to each other so as to form one unit.
  • the connection between the semi-circular members may span a distance between the spaced-apart diameters of the semi-circular members.
  • the connection may be in the form of an arcuate bridge.
  • Several sets of semi-circular members may be arranged along the length of the elongate member in a spaced-apart manner.
  • the clothes drying aid may include one or more electrical fans so as to provide a cool or warm air current.
  • the electrical fan may be mounted at one or both ends of the elongate member.
  • a framework may be provided for stabilising the clothes drying aid when in use outdoors, where there are no opposing surfaces between which the clothes drying aid may be retained.
  • the clothes drying aid may be manufactured from any suitable synthetic plastics material, for example, polyvinyl chloride.
  • Figure 1 shows a sectioned side view of a first embodiment of the clothes drying aid in accordance with the invention in an operative extended condition
  • Figures 2 shows a three-dimensional view of a portion of the clothes drying aid of figure 1 with the support arms shown in an inoperative, folded condition;
  • Figure 3 shows a three-dimensional view of an upper portion of the clothes drying aid of figure 1 showing a hoop resting on the support arms;
  • Figure 4 shows an exploded view of a second embodiment of the clothes drying aid in accordance with the invention;
  • Figure 5 shows a three-dimensional view of a portion of a third embodiment of the clothes drying aid in accordance with the invention with the semi-circular members in the operative condition;
  • Figure 6 shows the same portion of the clothes drying aid as in Figure 5 with the semi-circular members in the inoperative condition
  • Figure 7 shows a three-dimensional view of the third embodiment of the clothes drying aid in an inoperative, retracted condition
  • Figure 8 shows an enlarged view of a locking arrangement
  • Figure 9 shows a three-dimensional view of a framework together with a portion of the clothes drying aid.
  • Figure 10 shows a three-dimensional side view of a bracket together with the clothes drying aid in the operative extended condition.
  • reference numeral 10 generally indicates an embodiment of a clothes drying aid in accordance with the present invention.
  • the clothes drying aid 10 includes a length adjustable elongate member 12 configured to be displaceable between an operative extended condition (as seen in figure 1 ) and an inoperative retracted condition (not shown).
  • One or more support arms 14 in use extend radially from the elongate member 12.
  • a locking arrangement 16 is provided for inhibiting displacement of the elongate member 12 when it is in the operative, extended condition.
  • the elongate member 12 includes three tubular members 18, 20, and 22 which are configured to be telescopically displaceable relative to each other.
  • a length of each of the tubular members 18, 20, and 22 is selected so that when the elongate member 12 is in the operative, extended condition, they span a distance between a floor 24 and a ceiling 26 (as seen in figure 1 ).
  • the lengths of the tubular members 18, 20 and 22 are selected to span varying floor-to-ceiling distances which are typically found in homes. These floor-to-ceiling distances are 3200mm, 2500mm, and 2100mm. It is to be appreciated that if so desired, the elongate member 12 can be extended to span a distance between a counter top (not shown) and the ceiling 26.
  • Tubular members 18, 20, and 22 have decreasing diameters respectively, wherein tubular member 20 is received by tubular member 18 and tubular member 22 is received by tubular member 20.
  • Tubular members 18, 20, and 22 have diameters of 32mm, 30mm and 25mm respectively.
  • a surface engaging member in the form of a cap 28 and 30 is provided at opposite ends of the elongate member 12 to in use enhance engagement between the elongate member 12 and the floor 24 and ceiling 26 when in the extended condition.
  • the caps 28 and 30 are manufactured from rubber.
  • the locking arrangement 16 is in the form of a conventional telescopic twist lock 32, arranged to lock tubular member 18 and 20 in position relative to each other when the elongate member 12 is in the operative, extended condition.
  • a biasing means in the form of a compression spring 34 located interior tubular member 20 and bearing against wall 36 is provided for biasing tubular member 22 away from tubular member 20.
  • a second wall 38 closes off tubular member 22 at a first end thereof and receives the compression spring 34 there against.
  • the compression spring 34 urges tubular member 22 away from tubular member 20. Accordingly, once tubular members 18 and 20 have been locked into position, tubular member 22 is urged into engagement with ceiling 26, thereby securing the clothes drying aid 10 in place between the floor 24 and the ceiling 26.
  • Shoulder 40 is provided at an end of tubular member 20 which receives tubular member 22 therein.
  • the shoulder 40 serves to inhibit tubular member 22 from becoming disengaged from tubular member 20.
  • Support arms 14 are provided for allowing for hanging of clothes or clothes hangers (not shown) thereon.
  • the support arms 14 and the elongate member 12 are connected via a collar 42.
  • the collar 42 is dimensioned and configured to be received slideably and coaxially by the elongate member 12 so as to be freely rotatable there around.
  • the collar 42 includes a plurality of receiving formations 44 to receive the support arms 14 complementally therein.
  • the support arms 14 are pivotally connected to the collar 42 via a hinge 46 so as to permit pivotal displacement of the support arms 14 between an operative radially extending condition (as seen in figures 1 and 3) and an inoperative, folded condition (as seen in figure 2) in which the support arms 14 are arranged substantially parallel to the elongate member 12.
  • Stop member 48 is provided to inhibit the collar 42 from sliding down tubular members 18 and 20 respectively, when in use. Stop member 48 is fixed to tubular members 18 and 20 respectively.
  • a hoop 50 is provided which in use rests on the support arms 14 as seen in figure 3.
  • a notch 52 is defined at a free end of each support arm 14 as can best be seen in figure 2, for in use receiving a portion of the hoop 50.
  • the hoop 50 serves to increase surface area for the hanging of clothes or clothes hangers thereon.
  • Indentations 54 are provided along the hoop 50 for in use receiving a hook portion of clothes hangers, thereby retaining the clothes hangers in position on the hoop 50.
  • the clothes drying aid 10 includes a length adjustable elongate member 12 configured to be displaceable between an operative extended condition and an inoperative retracted condition (not shown).
  • One or more support arms 14 in use extend radially from the elongate member 12.
  • a locking arrangement 16 is provided for locking the elongate member 12 against displacement in the operative, extended condition.
  • the support arms 14 form part of a set of two semi-circular members 56 and 58, wherein the arms extend from a centre portion 68 to the perimeter of the semicircular members 56 and 58. In figure 4, two sets of semi-circular members are shown. Slots 70 are defined in the collar 42 for receiving the support arms 14 complementally therein. When located in the collar 42, the set of semi-circular members 56 and 58 form a circle when viewed from above.
  • the clothes drying aid 10 includes a length adjustable elongate member 12 configured to be displaceable between an operative extended condition and an inoperative retracted condition (not shown).
  • One or more support arms 14 in use extend radially from the elongate member 12.
  • a locking arrangement 16 is provided for locking the elongate member 12 against displacement in the operative, extended condition.
  • Semi-circular members 56 and 58 are connected to opposite sides of the collar 42 such that a diameter 72 of each of the semi-circular members 56 and 58 face each other in a spaced-apart relationship as seen in figures 5, 6 and 7.
  • the semi-circular members 56 and 58 are connected to the collar 42 via a pivot joint 47 thereby permitting the semi-circular members 56 and 58 to pivot between a substantially 90° angle relative to the elongate member 12 as shown in figure 5 (operative condition) and a position in which the semi-circular members 56 and 58 are at an angle of substantially 0° relative to the elongate member 12 as shown in figures 6 and 7 (inoperative condition).
  • An arcuate bridge 76 is provided for connecting the diameters of the semicircular members 56 and 58. The arcuate bridge 76 spans a distance between the spaced-apart diameters of semi-circular members 56 and 58.
  • the locking arrangement 16 (also seen in figure 5) is in the form of a quick release seat clamp 84.
  • the quick release seat clamp 84 includes a clamp portion 86 and a holding portion 88.
  • the holding portion 88 is dimensioned according to the size or diameter of the larger tubular member of the elongate member 12 so as to surround an end region in a fixed manner.
  • the clamp portion 86 is attached to the holding portion 88 and is arranged to surround the smaller tubular member of the elongate member 12.
  • the clamp portion 86 has a lever 90 which allows the locking or releasing of the smaller tubular member of the elongate member 12 to allow for adjustment of the length of the elongate member 12 between the operative extended condition and the inoperative retracted condition.
  • the framework 92 for the stabilisation of the clothes drying aid 10 when in use outdoors.
  • the framework 92 includes a receiving portion 94 for receiving the elongate member 12 substantially centrally the framework 92.
  • the framework 92 includes a plurality of legs 96 which extends between and interconnect the receiving portion 94 and a base 98.
  • a bracket 100 for in use presenting a surface 102 opposite to the floor 24 which the elongate member 12 engages when locked in the operative extended condition.
  • a first side wall 104 of the bracket 100 serves as the surface 102.
  • the bracket 100 includes apertures 106.1 and 106.2 for allowing mounting of the bracket 100 on any suitable vertical surface such as a wall 108, wherein screws (not shown) are driven through the apertures and into the wall thereby securing the bracket 100 in position. It is to be appreciated, that the invention is not limited to any specific embodiment/configuration as hereinbefore generally described and/or illustrated.

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Abstract

Le dessin présente une vue éclatée d'un auxiliaire de séchage du linge (10) selon l'invention. L'auxiliaire de séchage du linge (10) comprend un élément allongé réglable en longueur (12) conçu pour pouvoir être déplacé entre une condition étendue fonctionnelle et une condition rétractée non fonctionnelle. Lors de l'utilisation, un ou plusieurs bras de support (14) s'étendent radialement à partir de l'élément allongé (12). Un système de verrouillage (16) est prévu pour verrouiller l'élément allongé (12) pour l'empêcher de se déplacer dans la condition étendue fonctionnelle. Les bras de support (14) font partie d'un ensemble de deux éléments semi-circulaires (56) et (58), les bras s'étendant à partir d'une partie centrale (68) jusqu'au périmètre des éléments semi-circulaires (56) et (58).
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US392259A (en) * 1888-11-06 Geoege e
US561210A (en) * 1896-06-02 Clothes bbieb
GB657849A (en) * 1949-04-28 1951-09-26 Sigurd Akre Aas A devices for suspending articles to be dried or aired
US3522889A (en) * 1967-10-05 1970-08-04 Martin Himmel Indoor clothes drier
US5284260A (en) * 1992-11-23 1994-02-08 Caligiuri Sr Gerald J Method and means for supporting clothes hangers
US5318175A (en) * 1992-07-15 1994-06-07 Stevens Brian J Support rack for clothes and other articles
DE10318486B3 (de) * 2003-04-16 2004-10-21 Niewald, Lothar, Dipl.-Ing. Zusammenklappbarer Wäschetrockner mit mindestens einem Ventilator zur Erzeugung eines Luftstromes
EP2071068A1 (fr) * 2007-12-11 2009-06-17 Amphora Sas Dispositif portatif d'amélioration de séchage du linge fixé sur un système support

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US392259A (en) * 1888-11-06 Geoege e
US561210A (en) * 1896-06-02 Clothes bbieb
GB657849A (en) * 1949-04-28 1951-09-26 Sigurd Akre Aas A devices for suspending articles to be dried or aired
US3522889A (en) * 1967-10-05 1970-08-04 Martin Himmel Indoor clothes drier
US5318175A (en) * 1992-07-15 1994-06-07 Stevens Brian J Support rack for clothes and other articles
US5284260A (en) * 1992-11-23 1994-02-08 Caligiuri Sr Gerald J Method and means for supporting clothes hangers
DE10318486B3 (de) * 2003-04-16 2004-10-21 Niewald, Lothar, Dipl.-Ing. Zusammenklappbarer Wäschetrockner mit mindestens einem Ventilator zur Erzeugung eines Luftstromes
EP2071068A1 (fr) * 2007-12-11 2009-06-17 Amphora Sas Dispositif portatif d'amélioration de séchage du linge fixé sur un système support

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