Laundry drying tool and pinch

Abstract

To provide a laundry drying tool hardly causing the laundry to be wet with raindrop.SOLUTION: A laundry drying tool comprises: a hook; a pair of frames connected to the hook; a plurality of pinches suspended from the pair of frames; and a connection part that connects the pair of frames so as to be mutually foldable by rotating the frames to the opposite side of the hook. The pair of frames are substantially rectangular in a plan view. The pair of frames have a first part, a second part facing the first part, and a third part to connect the first part and the second part in a cross-sectional view perpendicular to the flat surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a clothes dryer and clothes pinch for drying laundry, and in particular to a clothes dryer that can be folded downward.

[0002] In this disclosure, "folding downward" refers to folding by rotating a pair of frames in the opposite direction to the hooks of the clothes dryer. In addition, in this disclosure, "pin" refers to a clothespin-like clamping device attached to the clothes dryer. In addition, in this disclosure, "surface roughness" refers to the ten-point average roughness. [Background technology]

[0003] A known example of a clothes dryer is shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-290895. This clothes dryer has been used in the past and is made up of a number of clothespins hung from a frame equipped with hooks that engage with a support means such as a clothes pole or a clothes rope. This frame is made up of a pair of frame components connected via a central shaft so that it can be folded freely. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-290895 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] With conventional clothes dryers, when it rains, raindrops can run down the frame and onto the clothespins, potentially wetting the laundry. The present disclosure has been made in an attempt to solve the above problems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to solve the above problems, the present disclosure provides the following clothes dryer and clothespin.

[0007] Hook and A pair of frames connected to the hooks; A plurality of pinches suspended from the pair of frames; a connecting portion that connects the pair of frames to each other so as to be foldable by rotating the pair of frames in a direction opposite to the hook, The pair of frames are generally rectangular in plan view, The clothes dryer is characterized in that the pair of frames, when viewed in cross section perpendicular to the plane, have a first part, a second part facing the first part, and a third part connecting the first part and the second part.

[0008] The pair of frames are connected to the hooks by a hanging means, A clothes dryer, wherein one end of the hanging means is fixed to the third portion.

[0009] The pair of frames, when viewed in cross section, are U-shaped and formed by the first part, the second part, and the third part, and each U-shape opens facing each other.

[0010] The pair of frames each have a reinforcing portion, The reinforcing portion has one end and the other end connected to opposing sides of the pair of frames, The reinforcing portion, when viewed in cross section, is U-shaped and composed of a first portion, a second portion facing the first portion, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, and each U-shaped portion opens facing each other.

[0011] The pinch includes a pair of base portions assembled to be rotatable around a first direction; A pair of clamping parts having holding surfaces that hold laundry and are configured to be able to move toward or away from each other as the laundry rotates about the first direction center; and a biasing portion that biases the pair of clamping portions so as to approach each other, A clothes dryer in which the support surfaces are spaced apart from each other at their peripheral portions when they contact each other at their central portion.

[0012] A surface roughness of the holding surface is greater than a surface roughness of the base portion.

[0013] A pinch, in which the peripheral portion of the holding surface has a greater surface roughness than the central portion.

[0014] The pinch has a pair of base portions assembled to be rotatable around a first direction; The pair of base portions each have a clamping portion configured to be capable of moving closer to or away from each other as the base portions rotate, The pair of clamping parts contact each other at a position closer to the center of rotation, and the distance between the pair of clamping parts increases as the clamping parts move away from the contact point.

[0015] A pinch, wherein the surface roughness of the clamping portion is substantially equal to the surface roughness of the base portion.

[0016] The clamping portion has a holding surface for holding the laundry, The holding surface has one end close to a rotation center and another end far from the rotation center when viewed in a plan view from the first direction, The one end has a larger radius of curvature than the other end, a pinch. Effect of the Invention

[0017] According to the invention disclosed herein, the frame portion is formed by roll molding, and has, in vertical cross section, a first portion, a second portion facing the first portion, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion. This makes it easier for raindrops to accumulate between the first portion and the second portion due to surface tension, making it difficult for the laundry to get wet. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present disclosure according to the invention. [Diagram 2] Figure 2(a) is a side view of one embodiment in a state where the frame portion is open, and Figure 2(b) is a side view of one embodiment in a state where the frame portion is closed. [Diagram 3] 3 is an end view of the frame and the reinforcing portion taken along line III-III in FIG. [Figure 4] Figure 4(a) is a front view of one embodiment of the pinch, and Figure 4(b) is a side view of one embodiment of the pinch. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a front view of another embodiment of a pinch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0020] As shown in FIG. 1, the clothes dryer 1 of the present disclosure has a hook 2, a pair of frames 4 connected to the hook 2 by a hanging means 3, a number of pinches 7 suspended from the pair of frames 4, and a connection portion 5 connecting the pair of frames 4 to each other.

[0021] The hook 2 is a member for engaging the clothes dryer 1 with a support means such as a clothes pole or a clothes line. The hook 2 may have, for example, a circular shape. The circular shape may be, for example, a semicircular shape. The material of the hook 2 may be, for example, a resin material or a metal material.

[0022] The hanging means 3 is a member for connecting the hook 2 and the pair of frames 4. The hanging means 3 may be, for example, rod-shaped. The hanging means 3 may be, for example, chain-shaped. The hanging means 3 is connected to the vicinity of each corner of the pair of frames 4, which are substantially rectangular. The vicinity of the corners of the frame 4 refers to a position closer to each corner of the frame 4 than the connection part 5, when viewed from the connection part 5 that connects the pair of frames 4 to each other.

[0023] The number of hanging means 3 may be, for example, four, and each hanging means 3 may be connected to the vicinity of each corner of the substantially rectangular frame 4. The material of the hanging means 3 may be, for example, a resin material or a metal material. The metal material may be iron or stainless steel, and the surface may be coated with a resin material.

[0024] The hanging means 3 may be connected to a third portion 4c of the frame 4, which will be described later. This makes it easier for raindrops to run down the hanging means 3 and collect inside the third portion 4c of the frame 4, reducing the possibility of the laundry getting wet. The hanging means 3 may be connected by folding one end and inserting it into a fastening portion (not shown) formed in the third portion 4c by punching. This makes it less susceptible to breakage due to external stress compared to welding with an adhesive or the like.

[0025] The frame 4 is a member for suspending a plurality of clamps 7. The frame 4 is generally rectangular in plan view. The frame 4 may be made of, for example, a metal material or a resin material. The metal material may be stainless steel, aluminum, or the like. The resin material may be polypropylene. The generally rectangular shape may include a shape with four right-angled corners as well as a shape with four rounded corners.

[0026] The frame 4 has, in cross section, a first portion 4a, a second portion 4b facing the first portion 4a, and a third portion 4c connecting the first portion 4a and the second portion 4b. This makes it easier to keep rainwater in the space formed by the first portion 4a, the second portion 4b, and the third portion 4c. As shown in FIG. 3, the first portion 4a, the second portion 4b, and the third portion 4c form a U-shape. At this time, the first portion 4a, the second portion 4b, and the third portion 4c may be integrally formed by roll-forming a metal material, or the first portion 4a, the second portion 4b, and the third portion 4c may be formed by joining separate members.

[0027] The first portion 4a is a member disposed in a position close to the hook 2 within the frame 4. The first portion 4a may be inclined at an acute angle with respect to a plane formed by the substantially rectangular frame 4. This allows raindrops to flow outside the frame. The width of the first portion 4a in a plan view may be, for example, 0.5 to 2.5 cm. The thickness of the first portion 4a may be, for example, 0.3 to 1.5 mm.

[0028] The second portion 4b is disposed opposite the first portion 4a. The second portion 4b is a member for suspending a plurality of clamps 7. The second portion 4b may have, for example, a plurality of holes for suspending a plurality of clamps. The width of the second portion 4b in plan view may be, for example, 0.5 to 2.5 cm. The thickness of the second portion 4b may be, for example, 0.3 to 1.5 mm.

[0029] The third portion 4c is a member that connects the first portion 4a and the second portion 4b. The third portion 4c may have curved connecting portions between the first portion 4a and the second portion 4b. This makes it difficult for stress to concentrate, and reduces the possibility of the frame 4 being damaged. The width of the third portion 4c from the first portion 4a to the second portion 4b may be 1 to 4 cm. The thickness of the third portion 4c may be, for example, 0.3 to 1.5 mm.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 3, the first part 4a and the second part 4b may each have a fourth part 4d at the other end opposite to the one end connected to the third part 4c. The fourth part 4d may be formed, for example, by folding back the other ends of the first part 4a and the second part 4b. The fourth part 4d may be formed, for example, by providing a convex part at the other ends of the first part 4a and the second part 4b. The presence of the fourth part 4d makes it easier for raindrops to accumulate between the first part 4a and the second part 4b.

[0031] The connection part 5 is a member for connecting the pair of frames 4 to each other. As shown in Figs. 2(a) and 2(b), the connection part 5 connects the pair of frames 4 to each corner of the pair of frames 4 so that the clothes dryer 1 can be folded by rotating the pair of frames 4 in the opposite direction to the hook 2. The connection part 5 has a connection part with the frame 4 and a rotation mechanism in the center. The connection part 5 may fasten the frame 4 with a rivet. The connection part 5 may be made of, for example, a resin material. The resin material may be polypropylene.

[0032] The reinforcing portion 6 is a portion that bridges opposing sides of the frame 4. The reinforcing portion 6 has a first portion 4a, a second portion 4b, and a third portion 4c, similar to the frame 4. The reinforcing portion 6 is U-shaped in cross section. A plurality of reinforcing portions 6 may be bridged to the same frame 4. A pair of reinforcing portions 6 may be arranged with their U-shaped openings facing each other. This makes it difficult for the frame 4 to twist in the same direction, making it less likely to break.

[0033] The clip 7 is a member for holding laundry. A plurality of clips 7 are provided in the second portion 4b. The clip 7 may be made of a resin material. The resin material may be, for example, polypropylene.

[0034] The clothes dryer 1 may have a pinch 7a as shown in Fig. 4(a). The pinch 7a has a pair of base parts 8a assembled so as to be rotatable about a first direction, a pair of clamping parts 9a configured so as to be able to move closer to or apart from each other as the pair rotates about the first direction, a holding surface 10a provided on the clamping parts 9a for holding laundry, and a biasing part 11a for biasing the pair of clamping parts 9a so as to move closer to each other.

[0035] As shown in Fig. 4(a), the pair of base parts 8a has an end opposite to the end where the clamping part 9a is located, and a fitting part that is a center where one base part 8a fits together and rotates in the first direction. By placing fingers on the other ends of the pair of base parts 8a and applying force in a direction that brings the other ends of the pair of base parts 8a closer to each other, the pair of clamping parts 9a can be separated. As shown in Fig. 4(b), the width of the base part 8a may be, for example, 1.0 to 1.4 cm.

[0036] The pair of clamping parts 9a can hold laundry on holding surfaces 10a. As shown in FIG. 4(b), the width of clamping part 9a may be, for example, 1.2 to 1.6 cm. The width of clamping part 9a may be larger than the width of base part 8a. This allows the area of ​​holding surface 10a to be increased, making it easier to hold laundry.

[0037] The holding surface 10a has a central portion that contacts the other holding surface 10a and a peripheral portion where the holding surfaces 10a are spaced apart. This allows the laundry to be held in the central portion while being gently clamped in the peripheral portions, making it easier to pull out the laundry from the holding surface 10a. The surface roughness of the holding surface 10a is greater than the surface roughness of the base portion 8a.

[0038] The shape of the central portion of the holding surface 10a may be elliptical. The length of the short axis of the ellipse may be, for example, 3.0 to 7.0 mm. The length of the long axis of the ellipse may be, for example, 8.0 to 12 mm. The surface roughness of the peripheral portion is greater than the surface roughness of the central portion. This makes it easier for the separated peripheral portions to hold the laundry, and makes it easier to pull out the laundry from the central portion.

[0039] The clothes dryer 1 may have a pinch 7b as shown in Fig. 5. Differences from the pinch 7a will be described in detail below.

[0040] The pinch 7b has a clamping portion 9b and a holding surface 10b for holding the laundry. The clamping portion 9b is in contact at one end close to the fitting portion, and the other portion is separated. This makes it easy to pull out the laundry from the pinch 7b. The pinch 7b is formed such that the radius of curvature on one end side is larger than the radius of curvature on the other end side in a plan view. This makes it easy to pull out the laundry without the laundry getting caught on the one end side close to the fitting portion.

[0041] The surface roughness of the holding surface 10b may be substantially the same as the surface roughness of the base portion 8b, which makes it easier to pull out the laundry.

[0042] Although the present disclosure has been described in detail above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications, improvements, etc. are possible without departing from the gist of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 1 Clothes Dryer 2. Hook 3 Hanging means 4 Frames 4a Part 1 4b 2nd part 4c 3rd part 4d 4th part 5 Connection 6 Reinforcement 7 Pinch 8 Base 9 Clamping part 10 Holding surface 11. Pressurizing section

Claims

1. Hook and A pair of frames connected to the hooks; A plurality of pinches suspended from the pair of frames; a connecting portion that connects the pair of frames to each other so as to be foldable by rotating the pair of frames in a direction opposite to the hook, The pair of frames are generally rectangular in plan view, This clothes drying rack is characterized in that the pair of frames, when viewed in cross section perpendicular to the plane, have a first part, a second part facing the first part, and a third part connecting the first part and the second part.

2. The pair of frames are connected to the hooks by a hanging means, One end of the hanging means is fixed to the third portion. The clothes drying device according to claim 1.

3. The pair of frames are U-shaped in cross section, formed by the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion, and each U-shaped portion is open facing each other. The clothes drying device according to claim 1.

4. The pair of frames each have a reinforcing portion, The reinforcing portion has one end and the other end connected to opposing sides of the pair of frames, The reinforcing portion has a U-shape in cross section formed of a first portion, a second portion facing the first portion, and a third portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, and each U-shape opens facing each other. A clothes drying device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The pinch includes a pair of base portions assembled to be rotatable around a first direction; A pair of clamping parts having holding surfaces that hold laundry and are configured to be able to move toward or away from each other as the laundry rotates about the first direction center; and a biasing portion that biases the pair of clamping portions so as to approach each other, The retention surfaces are spaced apart from one another at their peripheral portions when in contact with one another at their central portions. The clothes drying device according to claim 1.

6. The surface roughness of the holding surface is greater than the surface roughness of the base portion. The clothes drying device according to claim 5.

7. The surface roughness of the peripheral portion of the holding surface is greater than that of the central portion. A clothes drying device according to claim 5 or 6.

8. The pinch has a pair of base portions assembled to be rotatable around a first direction; The pair of base portions each have a clamping portion configured to be capable of moving closer to or away from each other as the base portions rotate, The pair of clamping parts contact each other at a position close to the center of rotation, and the distance between the pair of clamping parts increases as the clamping parts move away from the contact part. The clothes drying device according to claim 1.

9. The surface roughness of the clamping portion is approximately equal to the surface roughness of the base portion. The clothes dryer according to claim 8.

10. The clamping portion has a holding surface for holding the laundry, The holding surface has one end close to a rotation center and another end far from the rotation center when viewed in a plan view from the first direction, The one end has a larger radius of curvature than the other end. A clothes drying device according to claim 8 or 9.

11. A pair of base parts assembled to be rotatable around a first direction; A pair of clamping parts having holding surfaces that hold laundry and are configured to be able to move toward or away from each other as the laundry rotates about the first direction center; and a biasing portion that biases the pair of clamping portions so as to approach each other, The retaining surfaces are spaced apart at their peripheral portions when they contact each other at their central portions, a pinch.

12. The surface roughness of the holding surface is greater than the surface roughness of the base portion. The pinch according to claim 11.

13. The surface roughness of the peripheral portion of the holding surface is greater than that of the central portion. A pinch according to claim 11 or 12.

14. The sensor includes a pair of base portions assembled to be rotatable around a first direction, The pair of base portions each have a clamping portion configured to be capable of moving closer to or away from each other as the base portions rotate, A pinch, in which the pair of clamping parts contact each other at a position closer to the center of rotation, and the distance between the pair of clamping parts increases as they move away from the contact point.

15. The surface roughness of the clamping portion is approximately equal to the surface roughness of the base portion.

15. The pinch of claim 14.

16. The clamping portion has a holding surface for holding the laundry, The holding surface has one end close to a rotation center and another end far from the rotation center when viewed in a plan view from the first direction, The one end has a larger radius of curvature than the other end. A pinch according to claim 14 or 15.

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