WO2020069315A1 - Cintre pliable actionné à une main - Google Patents

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WO2020069315A1
WO2020069315A1 PCT/US2019/053456 US2019053456W WO2020069315A1 WO 2020069315 A1 WO2020069315 A1 WO 2020069315A1 US 2019053456 W US2019053456 W US 2019053456W WO 2020069315 A1 WO2020069315 A1 WO 2020069315A1
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garment
hanger
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Kyle Baltz
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Priority to US17/029,844 priority patent/US11337537B2/en
Priority to US17/751,546 priority patent/US20220279950A1/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/14—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers
    • A47G25/40—Collapsible hangers
    • A47G25/4015—Collapsible hangers comprising one-piece support arms at least one only pivotally-connected to a central hook member
    • A47G25/4023—Collapsible hangers comprising one-piece support arms at least one only pivotally-connected to a central hook member collapsing downwardly away from the hook member

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  • the hanger may include a latching mechanism which selectively holds folding garment supports, hereto known as“wings, ” in a locked and extended condition.
  • the latching mechanism is simple to manipulate, so as to be unlocked in an intuitive manner, thus allowing the wings to fold to a collapsed condition.
  • the hanger wings may easily pass through the neck opening of a garment for removal or insertion.
  • the hanger may also include bracing and lifting surfaces which allow for a pinching or squeezing motion of the operative hand to reposition the wings from the collapsed to the extended condition.
  • This operative mechanism allows for the relatively powerful force of a squeezing hand to overcome moderate forces which a garment might impart on the hanger as it is expanded back to the extended condition while enveloped within the garment.
  • collapsing hanger embodiments are constructed with features and surfaces intended for grasping and operating the hanger through all of its various conditions with just one hand, and without the need to significantly reposition or assist the operative hand while transitioning from one condition to the next. Further, many of the disclosed collapsing hanger embodiments allow for a very controlled folding and extending of the wings by virtue of having manipulation surfaces which can remain in contact with and under the control of palmar and finger portions of the operative hand throughout the various hanger manipulations.
  • Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a collapsing hanger assembly with the wings extended to an open position and the shoulder supports in a retracted position.
  • Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1, with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration and the shoulder supports in a retracted position.
  • Figure 3 is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1, as seen from a front side perspective.
  • Figure 4 is an exploded view of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1, as seen from a rear upper perspective.
  • Figure 5 is a front perspective view of the static wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of
  • Figure 6 is a rear perspective view of the moving wing member of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1.
  • Figure 7 is a front perspective view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure
  • Figure 8 is a side perspective view of the latch member of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of the torsion spring member of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1, in a tightly wound condition.
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of the torsion spring member of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1, in a less wound condition than that of figure 9.
  • Figure 1 1 is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1, with the wings extended to an open position and the shoulder supports in an extended position.
  • Figure 12 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse P in Figure 1 1, with the moving wing wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind.
  • Figure 13 is a close-up front view similar to that of Figure 12, with the hanger components in an intermediate unlatching position.
  • Figure 14 is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1, with the components repositioned to the unlatching configuration and the shoulder supports in an extended position.
  • Figure 15 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in Figure 14, with the moving wing wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind.
  • Figure 16 is a close-up front view similar to that of Figure 15, with the hanger components positioned near the end of the unlatching sequence.
  • Figure 17 is a front view of the collapsing hanger assembly of Figure 1, with the components repositioned to the collapsed configuration and the shoulder supports in an extended position.
  • Figure 18 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse R in Figure 15, with the moving wing wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind.
  • Figure 19 is a close-up front view ofthe area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in Figure 14, with the moving wing wall removed and the internal components positioned as if in the re-latching configuration.
  • Figure 20 is the same view as Figure 19, with the exception of having the moving wing removed from view so as to only show the positioning of the spring and latch member on the static wing when the hanger is in the re-latching condition.
  • Figure 21 is a close-up front view similar to that of Figure 19, with the hanger components positioned near the end of the re-latching sequence.
  • Figure 22 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse P in Figure 1 1, with the moving wing wall removed so as to see the assembly portions behind and the components positioned as if in a forced unlatching condition.
  • Figure 23 is a side perspective view of an alternate embodiment latch member with additional latch catch restraining surfaces.
  • Figure 24 is a close-up front view similar to that of Figure 22 for an alternate embodiment hanger utilizing the latch member from Figure 23.
  • Figure 25 is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, with the shoulder support removed.
  • Figure 26 is an upper perspective view of the shoulder support of Figure 1.
  • Figure 27 is a lower perspective view of the shoulder support of Figure 1.
  • Figure 28 is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, with the shoulder support in a retracted position.
  • Figure 29 is a front view ofthe tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, with the shoulder support in a retracted position.
  • Figure 30 is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, with the long end of the shoulder support lifted above the static wing garment support surface.
  • Figure 31 is a front view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, as they are positioned in Figure 30.
  • Figure 32 is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static ing of Figure 1, with the shoulder support pivoted between the retracted and extends positions.
  • Figure 33 is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, with the short end of the shoulder support lifted above the static wing garment support surface.
  • Figure 34 is a front view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, as they are positioned in Figure 33.
  • Figure 35 is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, with the shoulder support in an extended position.
  • Figure 36 is a front view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure I , as they are positioned in Figure 35.
  • Figure 37 is a front section view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, as they are positioned in Figure 35.
  • Figure 38 is an upper perspective view of the tip portions of the static wing of Figure 1, with the shoulder support in an extended position, as if seen from the opposite front side view than that of Figure 35.
  • Figure 1 is a front perspective view of an example single hand operated collapsing hanger 1 10, in its expanded configuration.
  • the embodiment shown in Figure 1 generally includes a hanging hook 1 12, a first static wing 120 having a first garment support surface 121, a second moving wing 140 having a second garment support surface 141, shoulder supports 160, and a latch member 170 and torsion spring 190 as seen in Figure 3.
  • the hanging hook 1 12 is formed of metal and is interference fit into the static wing 120, which is shown as constructed of plastic.
  • any of the hanger components could be constructed of alternate materials, and the hanging hook 1 12 could be affixed to the static wing 120 by some alternate method (such as insert-molding, adhesive, etc), or integrally formed as part of the static wing 120.
  • the moving wing 140 is pivotably mounted to the static wing 120 by way of a pivot boss 144 ( Figure 4).
  • the shoulder supports 160 are pivotably mounted to the wings 120, 140 by way of attachment posts 127, 147. In Figure 1 the shoulder supports 160 are shown in their retracted positions.
  • Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the collapsing hanger 1 10, in its collapsed, or folded, configuration.
  • the moving wing 140 has been rotated about its mount to the static wing 120.
  • the wings 120, 140 can be seen with their free (or distal) ends positioned very close to one another so as to create a small insertion profile.
  • the collapsing hanger 1 10 has also been rotated to a vertically narrow orientation, so as to demonstrate the positioning of the hanger as it would most easily fit through the neck opening of a shirt or blouse when held at the collar.
  • Figure 2 also shows the shoulder supports 160 in retracted positions.
  • Figure 3 is an exploded front perspective view of the collapsing hanger 1 10 in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly.
  • the latch pivot boss 130 can be seen on the static wing 140 in alignment with the latch member 170, which allows for full rotation of the latch member 170 about the axis of the latch pivot boss 130.
  • the shoulder supports 160 can be seen with their attachment holes 167 aligned with the attachment posts 127, 147 on the wings 120, 140, respectively.
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded rear perspective view of the collapsing hanger 1 10 in its expanded configuration. Heavy dashed lines show the alignments of the various components in the assembly.
  • the hanging hook 1 12 has a lower barbed section 1 13 that allows for an interference fit into the hook socket 1 17 on top of the static wing 120.
  • a screw 1 14 passes through the static wing 120, through the torsion spring 190, and into the pivot boss 144 on the moving wing 140 so as to allow a secure pivoting mount within the pivot hole 124 of the static wing 120.
  • a screw is used to create the connection in this example, it is possible that an alternate method could be used to pivotably connect the wings 120, 140, such as a rivet, a snap-fit, or the like.
  • FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the static wing 120.
  • the hook attachment hole 1 17 is formed into the upper static wing brace 136, atop of which is formed the finger handle surface 1 16.
  • Right of the upper static wing brace 136 is the kidney-shaped finger clearance opening 125, the perimeter of which forms the static wing handle surface 126.
  • Below the clearance opening 125 is the lower static wing brace 137.
  • On the left side (in this view) of the static wing 120 is the static wing wall 134, in the center of which is the pivot hole 124. Surrounding the pivot hole 124 is the spring boss 123.
  • the garment support surface 121 can be seen on the right end (in this view) of the static wing 120, with a support structure 122 below it. Wing tip nesting pockets 138, 139 are formed into the garment support surface 121. At the distal end of the static wing 120 are the static wing shoulder support connection features 127, 128, and flexible members 129.
  • Figure 6 is a rear perspective view of the moving wing 140.
  • the contoured thumb clearance opening 145 can be seen, the perimeter of which forms the moving wing handle surface 146.
  • Left of the thumb clearance opening 145 is the upper moving wing brace 156, and below the thumb clearance opening 145 is the lower moving wing brace 157.
  • Below the upper moving wing brace 156 is the spring contact surface 143, near the bottom of which is the pivot boss 144 centered in the moving wing wall 154.
  • Affixed left of the pivot boss 144 is the latch plunger 152 onto with is formed the plunger contact surface 153.
  • the garment support surface 141 can be seen on the right end (in this view) of the moving wing 140, with a support structure 142 structure below it. Wing tip nesting pockets 158, 159 are formed into the garment support surface 141.
  • the moving wing shoulder support connection features 147, 148, and flexible members 149 At the distal end of the moving wing 140 are the moving wing shoulder support connection features 147, 148, and flexible members 149.
  • Figure 7 shows a front perspective view of the latch member 170, which is generally formed as a “star” shape with a latch pivot hole 175 passing through its center.
  • Figure 8 shows a side perspective view of the latch member 170.
  • a latch flange 177 At its base is a latch flange 177, from which projects a hexagonal structure 180.
  • the six sides of the hexagonal structure 180 are spring contact surfaces 176, and the intersection of those sides form the six spring pressure edges 178.
  • Projecting from the hexagonal structure 180 is a six-pointed star structure 181, with each of said points forming a latch impact surface 171 and a latch dwell surface 174 with a latch dwell edge 179 formed at their acute intersection.
  • Projecting from the star structure 18 1 are three equally spaced latch catches 172.
  • a latch catch surface 173 is formed into the outer side of each latch catch 172.
  • Plunger clearance channels 182 are formed between the latch catches 172. All surfaces and channels of the latch member 170 are formed so as to possess three-fold rotational symmetry. For purposes of simplification, the features are only identified in one location in Figures 7 and 8, in spite of some existing in three locations ( 172, 173, 182) or six locations (171, 174, 176, 178, 179) on the latch member 170.
  • Figure 9 is a perspective view of the torsion spring 190, in a twisted condition that is similar to that which it would have in the collapsing hanger assembly 1 10 when fully extended as seen in Figure 1.
  • the free ends 193, 196 are twisted toward one another so as to store significant potential energy.
  • the latch-side free end 196 is bent so as to create an improved latch torsion condition when in operation.
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of the torsion spring 190, in a less sprung condition that is similar to that which it would have in the collapsing hanger assembly 1 10 when fully collapsed as seen in Figure 2.
  • some of the potential energy stored within has been used to force the free ends 193, 196 to positions closer to the shape of an unsprung resting spring.
  • FIG. 1 is a front view of the present embodiment of the collapsing hanger assembly 1 10, in its locked and expanded condition.
  • the shoulder supports 160 are shown as rotated into their extended positions, so as to provide a wider overall garment support function. If the hanging hook 1 12 were adequately supported (as if hanging on a bar) and downward forces, such as garment weight, were applied to the garment support surfaces 121, 141, and shoulder supports 160, the hanger will retain its extended shape barring a structural failure or intentional release of the latch member 170.
  • a portion of the upper moving wing brace 156 is shown positioned behind the upper static wing brace 136 (in this view). Having the upper wing braces 136, 156 in this configuration coupled with the positions of the wing walls 134, 154, creates a physical resistance to any forces in the direction of the pivot axis that may act to separate the wings 120, 140.
  • Figure 12 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse P in Figure 1 1 , with the moving wing wall 154 removed so as to see the components behind.
  • the torsion spring 190 can be seen positioned encircling the spring boss 123, with one free end 193 braced against the spring contact surface 143 and the other free end 196 applying a downward force on the spring contact surface 176 of the latch member 170.
  • the latch member 170 is positioned on the latch pivot boss 130, and held resistant to pivoting by a combination of the forces applied by the spring free end 196 and the latch plunger 152 upon the latch catch 172.
  • torsion spring 190 is urging the static wing 120 to rotate clockwise about the pivot boss 144 but is restrained from pivoting by the counteractive force of the latch member 170 acting through the latch contact surface 173 upon the plunger contact surface 153 which is formed into the moving wing 140.
  • a thumb of one hand can be placed through the thumb clearance opening 145 so as to rest on the handle surface 146 with one or more fingers from the same hand placed through the clearance opening 125 so as to rest on the handle surface 126.
  • the thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows A and B.
  • the moving wing 140 will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss 144 with respect to the static wing 120, and as this happens the latch plunger 152 will move in turn and release its pressure on the latch catch 172 allowing the latch member 170 to be rotated against the force of the free spring end 196.
  • Figure 13 is nearly the same view as Figure 12, with the exception of having the moving wing 140 components rotated clockwise (in this view) to an intermediate unlatching position. This is the equivalent direction as described the in previous paragraph.
  • the latch member 170 is rotated clockwise about the latch pivot boss 130 (in this view) from its position in Figure 12, the trigger contact edge 151 is shown in contact with the latch impact surface 171 , and the spring free end 196 is shown in contact with the spring pressure edge 178.
  • the trigger contact edge 151 will make contact with the latch impact surface 171, imparting a rotational force upon the latch member 170 about the latch pivot boss 130.
  • the latch member 170 will begin to rotate clockwise (in this view) as the spring pressure edge 178 presses up on the spring free end 196.
  • the spring pressure edge 178 will reach an apex point, beyond which the force of the torsion spring 190 will urge the latch member 170 to continue to rotate clockwise.
  • FIG 14 the moving wing 140 is shown as if pivoted clockwise relative to the static wing 120.
  • the upper moving wing brace 156 is almost completely hidden (in this view) behind the upper static wing brace 136.
  • Figure 15 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in Figure 14, with the moving wing wall 154 removed so as to see the components behind.
  • Both the moving wing 140 components and the latch member 170 are shown as rotated clockwise (in this view) about their respective pivot boss connections.
  • the trigger contact edge 151 can be seen seated at the innermost portion of the active latch impact surface 171, and the active latch dwell surface 174 is in full contact with the trigger side surface 155.
  • Figure 16 shows the interna] collapsing hanger 1 10 components in this configuration when the trigger 150 is just losing contact with the latch member 170, at which point the force of the spring free end 196 will press down on the spring pressure edge 178 causing the latch member 170 to continue to rotate clockwise (in this view) until the spring free end 196 has come into full contact with the next active spring contact surface 176.
  • a plunger clearance channel 182 can be seen coming into alignment with the latch plunger 152, which will allow the latch plunger 152 to pass between the latch catches 172 as the wings 120, 140 rotate about one another into the fully collapsed position as shown in Figure 17
  • FIG 17 the collapsing hanger assembly 1 10 is shown oriented as if ready to pass through the neck opening of an upright shirt, which could be achieved by using one hand to hold the shirt at the rim of the collar and using the other hand to hold the hanger by placing a thumb through the thumb clearance opening 145 so as to support the handle surface 146 and another finger of the same hand to pass through the finger clearance opening 125 so as to support the handle surface 126.
  • the lower moving wing brace 157 is shown positioned behind (hidden in this view) the lower static wing brace 137.
  • Figure 18 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse R in Figure 17, with the moving wing wall 154 removed so as to see the components behind.
  • the torsion spring 190 continues to urge the static wing 120 to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the pivot boss 144, but is held resistant to further movement by the structure of the wings 120, 140.
  • the latch plunger 152 can be seen extending completely through the plunger clearance channels 182 between the latch catches 172.
  • the spring free end 196 can also be seen completely in contact with the now active spring contact face 176.
  • a thumb of one hand can be placed through the thumb clearance opening 145 so as to rest on the moving wing handle surface 146 with one or more fingers of the same hand placed on the finger handle surface 1 16 and the remaining fingers of the same hand placed through the clearance opening 125 so as to rest on the static wing handle surface 126.
  • the thumb and fingers can then be squeezed together in the directions denoted by the arrows C, D and E in Figure 17. Under these forces the moving wing 140 will be caused to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the axis of the pivot boss 144 with respect to the static wing 120, until reaching the re-latching configuration which from the exterior will look identical to that shown in Figure 14.
  • FIG. 19 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse Q in Figure 14, with the moving wing wall 154 removed, but the internal components repositioned as if in the re-latching condition.
  • the trigger contact edge 151 can be seen seated al the innermost portion of the active latch impact surface 171, and the active latch dwell surface 174 is in full contact with the trigger side surface 155.
  • Figure 20 is the same view as Figure 19, with exception of having the static wing 120 components removed so as to clearly see the contact of the spring 190 to the latch member 170.
  • the spring free end 196 can be seen pressing down on the spring pressure edge 178, so as to urge the latch member 170 to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the latch pivot boss 130.
  • This spring free end 196 to spring pressure edge 178 contact condition is the same in all configurations when the trigger side surface 155 remains in complete contact with the latch dwell surface 171.
  • the only difference between unlatching and re-latching configurations is a 60 degree rotational positioning of the latch member 170 about the latch pivot boss 130.
  • Figure 21 shows the internal components of the collapsing hanger 1 10 in an intermediate configuration when the trigger 150 is just losing contact with the latch member 170, at which point the force of the spring free end 196 will press down on the spring pressure edge 178 causing the latch member 170 to continue to rotate clockwise (in this view) until the spring free end 196 has come into full contact with the next active spring contact surface 176.
  • the plunger contact surface 153 can be seen coming into proximity with the soon active latch catch surface 173, whereby they will make full contact when the wings 120, 140 complete their rotation back to the expanded configuration as shown in Figure 1 1 and the latch member 170 returns to the position seen in Figure 12.
  • the torsion spring member 190 in the described figures is shown as if of a conventional metal torsion spring design. It is conceivable that the torsion spring 190 could be made of another material, replaced by an elastic band, or replaced by an alternate resilient biasing method that would urge the wings 120, 140 to fold whilst indexing the latch member 170 as needed for proper collapsing hanger 1 10 function.
  • the handle surfaces 126 and 146 are presented as interior surfaces of generally oval or circular ring-shaped features.
  • the handle surfaces used to manipulate this design could be of various size, shape, and number so long as they allow for the effective locking, collapsing, and extending of the wings 120, 140.
  • Figure 22 is a close-up front view of the area generally outlined by the ellipse P in Figure 1 1, with the moving wing wall 154 removed so as to see the components behind. In this view the components are positioned as if there will be an impending forcible collapse of the wings 120, 140 against the resistance of the latch member 170.
  • the geometric relationship between the plunger contact surface 153 and the latch catch surface 173 allows for the intentional release of the latch member 170 under excessive loading.
  • the latch plunger 152 will impart enough force on the latch catch 172 to cause the plunger contact surface 153 to slide across the latch catch surface 173, thus pushing the latch member 170 to rotate clockwise (in this view) about the latch pivot boss 130 as seen in Figure 22. Under said forces, the latch member 170 will eventually rotate a full 60 degrees clockwise to the next latch position where the latch plunger 152 will be able to pass freely between the latch catches 172, and the collapsing hanger 1 10 will fold and release whatever garment was previously supported.
  • collapsing hanger 1 10 After this forced collapse, the collapsing hanger 1 10 will continue to operate normally as no components will have been permanently damaged. This intentional design feature allows for a break-away release to be built into the collapsing hanger 1 10 so that excessive loading applied to the wings will not cause structural failure within the assembly.
  • FIG. 23 is a side view of a non-drop latch member 170' which shares all features with the latch member 170 from the previous embodiment excepting the addition of a latch catch restraining surface 183 which is formed into the latch catch 172' alongside the latch catch surface 173'.
  • Figure 24 is a close-up front view of the internal components of a second embodiment collapsing hanger 1 10' which shares all features with the previous embodiment collapsing hanger 1 10, excepting the substitution of a non-drop latch member 170' and the addition of a latch plunger restraining surface 199 formed into the latch plunger 152' alongside the plunger contact surface 153'.
  • the view shown matches that of Figure 22 excepting the features being of the non-drop collapsing hanger 1 10'.
  • the latch catch restraining surface 183 and the latch plunger restraining surface 199 contact one another in such a manner to prevent the plunger contact surface 153' from sliding across the latch catch surface 173' under any amount of force.
  • non-drop latch member 170' will not rotate positions under excessive downward loading to the wings 120', 140'.
  • Such a non-drop collapsing hanger 1 10’ may presumably hold more weight than the previous embodiment collapsing hanger 1 10, but ultimately endure a catastrophic structural failure should the loading become excessive.
  • the rotating latch members 170, 170' used in these embodiments could conceivably be formed as a different shape and still provide the necessary functionality for the Push-to-Latch/Push-to-Re-latch mechanism to function.
  • the inventor has successfully created a different design which made use of an alternate latch member with four spring contact faces and two latch catches.
  • the number of spring faces and latch catches could vary, and the latch member could still function so long as it could still rotate from a position that restricts rotation of the wings 120, 140 or 120', 140' to a position that allows for their rotation.
  • the shape of the latch plungers 152 or 152' could vary, or multiple plungers could be used so long as they provide the necessary contact against the latch catches 172 or 172'.
  • FIG. 25 is an upper perspective view of the free (distal) end of the static wing 120 with no attachments in place.
  • the attachment post 127 Near the tip is the attachment post 127 which includes a radially projecting retaining eave 128, and is formed on top of a flexible member 129.
  • Figure 26 shows an upper perspective view of a shoulder support 160. Formed offset from the center is the attachment hole 167, which includes a retaining edge 168 for eventual fitment over the retaining eave 128 of the attachment post 127. By virtue of having the attachment hole 167 formed off-center, the shoulder support 160 will naturally extend to a different length when rotated about its mount to the attachment post 127. Also present are the long end barrier surface 164 (obscured from view) and the short end barrier surface 165.
  • Figure 27 shows a lower perspective view of a shoulder support 160. Formed into the pivot surface 169 are shoulder support nesting pockets 162 and 163. Similarly formed into the long end nesting surface 166 is the shoulder support nesting pocket 161.
  • Figure 28 is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static wing 120 with a shoulder support 160 affixed in the retracted position.
  • the attachment post 127 can be seen projecting up through the attachment hole 167, which is formed into the shoulder support 160.
  • Figure 29 is a front view of the distal end of the static wing 120 with a shoulder support 160 affixed in the retracted position.
  • the wing tip nesting pockets 138, 139 and shoulder support nesting pockets 161 , 162 are shown as hidden in their fully seated positions (respectively).
  • Figure 30 is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static wing 120 with the long end of the shoulder support 160 lifted away from the garment support surface 121.
  • Figure 31 is a front view of the wing tip components as they are positioned in Figure 30.
  • Figure 32 is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static wing 120 with a shoulder support 160 rotated into an intermediate position.
  • Figure 33 is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static wing 120 with the long end of the shoulder support 160 extended and pressed downward so as to lift the short end of the shoulder support 160 away from the garment support surface 121.
  • Figure 34 is a front view of the wing tip components as they are positioned in Figure 33.
  • Figure 35 is an upper perspective view of the distal end of the static wing 120 with a shoulder support 160 affixed in the extended position.
  • Figure 36 is a front view of the wing tip components as they are positioned in Figure 35.
  • the static wing 120 is grasped securely with the one first hand as the one second hand is used to lift the long end of the shoulder support 160 away from the garment support surface 121, in the direction of arrow F in Figure 29.
  • the flexible members 129 will deform allowing the shoulder support nesting pockets 161 and 162 to be lifted free of the wing tip nesting pockets 138 and 139 (respectively) as seen in Figures 30 and 31.
  • the shoulder support 160 will be pivoted about the axis of its connection to the attachment post 127, in the direction of the arrows G in Figure 32.
  • pressure will be applied downward to the long end by the one second hand in the direction of arrow J in Figure 34, in order to maintain the clearance of the short end of the shoulder support 160 over the garment support surface 121 and wing tip nesting pocket 139 as shown in Figures 33 and 34.
  • the downward pressure at arrow J is released, allowing the resilience of the flexible members 129 to push the shoulder support 160 into its fully seated extended position as seen in Figures 35 and 36.
  • the static wing 120 is grasped securely with the one first hand as the one second hand is used to press the long end of the shoulder support 160 downward in the direction of arrow K in Figure 36, so as to lift the short end of the shoulder support 160 and shoulder support nesting pocket 163 free of the garment support surface 121 and wing tip nesting pocket 139 (respectively) as seen in Figures 33 and 34.
  • the shoulder support 160 is then pivoted about the axis of its connection to the attachment post 127, in the direction of the arrows FI in Figure 32.
  • Figure 37 is a section view detailing the interconnections of the distal end of the static wing 120 and the shoulder support 160 when in the fully seated extended position.
  • a portion of the garment support surface 121 can be seen projecting above the wing tip nesting pocket 139 and into the shoulder support nesting pocket 163.
  • the pivot surface 169 can be seen out-of-plane and seated below the garment support surface 121 , and the short end barrier surface 165 can be seen extending above and below the garment support surface 121 .
  • FIG. 38 is an alternate upper perspective view of the components as seen in Figure 35. Due to the way that the garment support surface 121 is both partially blocked by and partially projects through the short end barrier surface 165 with a snug fit, a mating condition exists that prevents even very thin fabrics from slipping beneath the bottom pivot surface 169 of the shoulder support 160. This intentional design feature present at the tips of each collapsing hanger wing 120, 140 will prevent garment portions like shoulder straps from getting pinched or stuck between the distal ends of the wings 120, 140 and the shoulder supports 160. A similar condition is created when the shoulder supports 160 are in the retracted positions and the long end nesting surfaces 166 are fully seated into the wing tip nesting pockets 138, 158.
  • wing 120 and shoulder support 160 mechanism presented in Figures 25 through 38 could be adapted to work on other collapsing hanger designs or conventional non-collapsing clothing hangers.
  • the hook could be integrally formed as part of the frame or one of the wings.
  • the hook could also be formed in an alternate shape, such as a“T,” or other functional shape which allows for the suspended support of the hanger and garments thereon.
  • the term“hook” includes the anti-theft closed loops and the nail-head-type ends.

Abstract

La présente invention porte sur un cintre à vêtements présentant l'avantage d'être particulièrement facile à utiliser pour retirer ou suspendre des chemises ou chemisiers à col rond ou à col roulé. Le cintre comporte un mécanisme facile à manipuler et intuitif pour plier les parties de support de vêtement du cintre, ce qui permet de faire passer facilement le cintre par le col étroit d'un vêtement. Le cintre comporte en outre un mécanisme facile à manipuler et intuitif pour ramener les parties de support de vêtement pliées à leurs positions étendues et de support, ce qui peut être effectué lorsque le cintre est recouvert par un vêtement, permettant ainsi d'obtenir un moyen amélioré pour suspendre plusieurs chemises ou chemisiers sans qu'il ne soit nécessaire de faire passer le cintre par l'ouverture inférieure du vêtement.
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