Hanger holder

Abstract

To provide a hanger rack preventing hangers from laterally moving and gathering in one place due to strong wind and preventing the hangers from falling off.SOLUTION: Even if a hanger is almost moved laterally due to wind, two first protrusions 2a on both sides of a root of a hook part F of the hanger prevent the root side of the hook part F from laterally moving, and a hook part F tip insertion port prevents the tip of the hook part F from laterally moving. As the tip of the hook part F and the root of the hook part F are simultaneously prevented from laterally moving, in other words, two portions, the tip and the root, are prevented from moving, the hanger is prevented from laterally moving due to wind, and large movement of the hanger due to wind can be suppressed, and the hook part F is prevented from slipping out of a hanger holder so as to suppress falling off of the hanger.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to suppression of fall prevention in which a locked hanger moves laterally or disengages.

Background Art

[0002] As in Patent Document 1, a drying pole in which a wire having a corrugated bent shape is welded to a drying pole is known.

[0003] As in Patent Document 2, there is a complicatedly designed hanger fall prevention device composed of several members.

[0004] A corrugated hanger rack for laundry having a corrugated bent shape, which is used by hooking a hook or the like on a drying pole, is known.

[0005] A method is known in which the hook portions of hangers locked to a drying pole are fixed one by one with a laundry clip for the drying pole, and when releasing, the laundry clips for the drying pole are removed one by one.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] Although Patent Document 1 mentioned above can suppress the lateral movement of the hanger by the wind, most of the commercially available clothespins for a drying pole are generally standardized and made according to the diameter of the drying pole that does not weld the wire having a corrugated bent shape. In addition, since the part of the clothespin for a drying pole that contacts the drying pole is bifurcated so as to firmly hold the drying pole, in the invention of Patent Document 1, it is necessary to use the clothespin for a drying pole while avoiding the part that contacts the wire, and there is a problem that the method of using the drying pole is restricted. Furthermore, even if the drying pole that has been wet with rain dries, rainwater tends to remain at the part where the drying pole and the wire contact. When a futon or a towel is hung, the rainwater may adhere to them, or it may cause rust when used for a long time. The rust may adhere to the laundry or cause color bleeding, and there is room for improvement. Also, since the wire is welded to the drying pole, there is an inconvenient aspect that it cannot be removed even when the wire is inconvenient.

[0008] In addition, Patent Document 1 uses the hanger by inserting the hook part of the hanger between the drying pole and the wire. However, the area surrounded by the drying pole and the wire is considerably wider than the thickness of the hook part. Therefore, depending on the strength of the blowing wind, the hanger with the laundry hung may be greatly and violently moved as the laundry receives the wind, and the hook part may come out of the area, which may cause the hanger to fall, and there is room for improvement.

[0009] Patent Document 2 discloses a hanger pole, a lateral displacement stopper, a fall prevention bar, and a large number of hook holes formed in parallel by these. Pole receivers rotatably attached to both ends of the hanger pole, and mounting hooks attached thereto. A brake surface is provided at one end of the hanger pole, and a brake surface is provided on the corresponding pole receiver. A protrusion is provided at one end of the hanger pole, and a spiral groove is provided in the corresponding pole receiver to engage with each other. Although the device configured as described above is attached to a drying pole for use, the hanger fall prevention device for the drying pole disclosed herein is premised on rotating the device for use, but the structure is somewhat complicated. Also, when attached to the drying pole, it is inserted and fixed into the drying pole, and since it is implemented by rotating the drying pole, a considerable amount of force is required during implementation, etc., and there was room for improvement.

[0010] A corrugated hanger rack for laundry made of a wire rod having a corrugated shape has been known for a long time. However, because it is corrugated, there is no wall to stop the movement of the hangers with laundry hung on them by the wind. When fanned by the wind, the hook parts of the hangers move laterally in one direction along the corrugations and gather together, eliminating the space between the laundry hung on the hangers, which may cause the laundry to dry partially or cause a bad smell due to partial drying. Also, the laundry hung on the hanger is subjected to the force of the wind over a wide range like the sail of a ship, which becomes the driving force for greatly shaking the hanger to which the laundry is locked. Therefore, it is highly susceptible to the influence of the wind, and even in the absence of strong winds, there is a problem that the hanger may fall or the laundry together with the hanger may be blown away.

[0011] There is a method of fixing a hanger locked to a drying pole using a laundry clip for a drying pole, but that method has the drawback of being time-consuming.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0012] To solve the above problems, the hanger holder of the present invention is a hanger holder having a shaft and a locking portion disposed on the shaft, wherein the locking portion is composed of a first support portion protruding from the shaft and disposed along both sides of the hook portion of the hanger and the shaft. It is desirable that the first support portion be arranged so as to sandwich both sides of the hook portion. The hook portion of the hanger locked to the drying pole (hereinafter, the hook portion of the hanger may be referred to simply as the hook portion) has the top portion of the hook portion in contact with the drying pole as the rotation axis, and rotates under the influence of the wind when the wind blows. In addition, since the top portion serving as the rotation axis is not coupled to the drying pole, it slides left and right on the drying pole by the force of the wind. Furthermore, it moves back and forth on the drying pole. In addition to the rotation and the front-back and left-right movement of the hook portion, the hanger with the laundry hung thereon causes the laundry to act as a sail of a ship, greatly gathering the force of the wind, and further increasing the rotation, lateral movement, and front-back movement of the hook portion. The present invention fixes the hook portion with the first support portion, thereby preventing the rotation of the hook portion that occurs when the wind blows, making it possible not to move laterally on the drying pole, and suppressing vertical swaying as well.

[0013] Also, the vertical movement of the hook portion is caused by the wind and is secondarily generated from the rotation of the hook portion by the wind (occurring when the energy of the wind is concentrated at one point, the top of the hook portion serving as the rotation axis, through the laundry hung on the hanger). However, it suppresses the vertical swaying generated by the secondary factor. Thereby, not only is it possible to prevent the hanger from moving laterally due to the wind, but it is also possible to prevent the hanger from flailing and falling from the locking position. In addition, since the hanger can be locked from directly above the hanger holder, it is not necessary to tilt the hanger horizontally to lock it, and the laundry does not lean to one side of the hanger during locking. As a result, the laundry hung on the hanger can be locked without being deformed.

[0014] Therefore, the farther the first support portion is from the rotation axis, the higher the effect of stopping the rotation. By stopping at two points, the tip and the base, it is possible to prevent the hanger from moving horizontally due to the wind. Of course, it also suppresses the hanger from moving greatly due to the wind, the hook portion coming out of the hanger holder, and the hanger from falling.

[0015] Furthermore, the hanger holder of the present invention is characterized by having a shaft and a second support portion having a hook portion tip insertion port. By providing the hook portion tip insertion port, lateral movement of the hook portion due to the wind is blocked, and vertical swaying of the hook portion is suppressed. The hanger holder of the present invention is a hanger holder having a shaft and a plurality of locking portions arranged on the shaft. Each of the plurality of locking portions is composed of a first support portion protruding from the shaft and arranged along both sides of the hook portion of the hanger and the shaft. Among the respective locking portions, the first support portion arranged between adjacent locking portions is composed of a common first protrusion portion. By the first support portion closely adhering or crimping along both sides of the hook portion, a high effect of stopping the movement of the hook portion due to the wind can be obtained. The thickness of the hook portion varies among commercially available products. Therefore, so that the first support portion arranged between adjacent locking portions is composed of a common first protrusion portion, and the hook portion and the first protrusion portion can closely adhere or crimp as much as possible regardless of the thickness of various hook portions, the same effect can be obtained with any of the hook portions having different thicknesses.

Advantages of the Invention

[0016] When the wind blows, the laundry hung on the hanger moves in conjunction with the laundry fluttering in the wind, and at the same time, the hook portion of the hanger also moves in conjunction. For example, when a hanger with the laundry hung (hereinafter, the hanger with the laundry hung is only referred to as the hanger) is locked to a clothes drying pole, when the wind blows, the laundry acts as a sail of a ship, is greatly affected by the wind, and the hanger is blown towards one side of the clothes drying pole. When a drying pole is provided with a protrusion, the hanger slides up to the protrusion and, if the wind is weak, does not slide horizontally beyond the protrusion. However, when the wind speed exceeds a certain level, the hanger either climbs over the protrusion or falls out of the locking position. The reason is that the hook part that was sliding horizontally due to the influence of the wind is blocked by the protrusion, and the laundry being exposed to the wind like a ship's sail cannot slide horizontally, and instead moves back and forth greatly in the same place. All of the force exerted by the moving laundry is concentrated on the hook part that is fixed so as not to be able to slide at the protrusion. The force that concentrates on the hook part at that time is very strong. To give an idea of how strong it is, it is so strong that even if the hook part locked to the drying pole is pinched with a pole clip (a type of laundry clip with two legs on each side), it slips through between the pole clip and falls. Therefore, it is very important not simply to stop the hook from sliding horizontally, but to suppress the movement of the hook part itself.

[0017] The hanger retainer of the present invention prevents the hanger, which is locked to a drying pole and suspends laundry, from moving horizontally due to the wind and prevents the hanger from falling. Also, through painstaking consideration from a complex structure, it has been made as simple as possible in structure, with easy operation so that it can be used by many age groups, can be used regardless of strength, allows attachment and detachment to the drying pole, enables easy attachment and detachment, can reduce the storage space by being deformed, and has enhanced convenience. In addition, since the hanger cannot be tilted horizontally and can be locked vertically to the product of the present invention, the laundry does not gather to one side during locking, and there is no need to straighten the shape of the laundry after locking. Furthermore, it has been made into a shape that can have a design so that daily laundry can be made a little more enjoyable. Since the material used can be plastic for manufacturing, it can be provided inexpensively and is easier for anyone to use than products with complex structures, iron, or stainless steel.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. In the description of each embodiment, for vocabulary that is considered particularly necessary to explain, separate explanations will be provided. Also, what is common to each embodiment will be described in the preamble of the embodiment. In each embodiment, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0020] The "shaft" in the present invention has no specific determination for the length in the longitudinal direction, but a width of 35 cm to 90 cm, which is easy for ordinary households to use, is desirable. Similarly, there is no specific determination for the length in the short direction, but considering the inner diameter length of the upper part of the hook portion F of the hanger H, 2 cm to 5 cm is desirable. The cross-section of the shaft 1 is preferably curved in accordance with the curved portion on the side of the drying pole M, as it is the most stable when the hook portion F is locked, but it may also be semi-circular, circular, rectangular, square, or triangular. There is no specific shape designation as long as the hanger H can be stably locked and the strength is sufficient so that it does not break when locked. The plane of the shaft 1 includes a rectangle, unevenness, and both ends being semi-elliptical, etc. There is no specific shape designation as long as the hanger H can be stably locked and the strength is sufficient so that it does not break when locked.

[0021] The "predetermined interval" in the present invention is an interval that is easy for the user to use and has no specific determination. For example, as the first example (see FIG. 1), in accordance with the lateral width of the hook portion F of the commercially available hanger H, the first protrusion portions 2a are arranged on both sides of both ends of the hook portion F. Since there are two first protrusion portions 2a to stop the left-right movement of the hook portion F, the two first protrusion portions 2a are considered as a pair of locking portions 3a and arranged on the shaft 1. The locking portions 3a are arranged at regular intervals so that a plurality of hangers H with a plurality of washed items hung can be locked at once. The "regular interval" has no specific determination for the length, but about 10 cm, which is said to provide good ventilation between the washed items, facilitate drying, and prevent mildew, is desirable. Also, different regular intervals may be arranged for one shaft 1. As the second example (see Fig. 3), two or more first protrusions 2a are continuously arranged on the shaft 1 in accordance with the width of the hook portion F. The advantage of this is that the user can lock the hanger H at the desired interval. When there is a large amount of laundry and it is desired to lock it all at once, the interval between the locked hangers H can be narrowed for locking. If the amount of laundry is small, the interval between the hangers H can be widened for locking to facilitate drying, enhancing the convenience for the user. As the third example (see Fig. 2), this is a method of arranging three first protrusions 2a on the shaft 1 by considering them as a set of second locking portions 3b. The widths of the hook portions F of commercially available hangers H vary depending on whether they are made of plastic or iron. For any width, in order to ensure that there is no gap between the first protrusions 2a that contact both ends of the hook portion F when locked, two types of locking positions with different widths are created using the three first protrusions 2a. The method of arranging them on the shaft 1 includes arranging the second locking portions 3b at regular intervals as in the first example, or arranging them continuously as in the second example. What is described here shows an example of the arrangement of the first protrusions, and the interval between the first protrusions 2a is not particularly limited as described above.

[0022] The "first protrusion" in the present invention protrudes at predetermined intervals of two or more in a direction substantially perpendicular to the shaft 1. The shapes of the first protrusions 2a include a rectangle (see Fig. 3), a loop shape (see Fig. 4), a curved shape (see Fig. 5), a shape where the tips of the first protrusions 2a are in contact with each other (see Fig. 6), etc. As long as it can prevent the lateral sway of the hook portion F, the shape is not particularly limited. Even if only one first protrusion 2a protrudes from one location, an effect can be obtained. However, when there are multiple first protrusions, they can contact the side surface of the hook portion F over a wide range (upper, side, lower), so the strength of preventing lateral sway by the wind is increased. Therefore, the number of first protrusions 2a protruding from one location is preferably 1 to 4 (see Figs. 7 and 8). The tip of the first protrusion 2a is not particularly limited in shape. The side surface of the first protrusion 2a As long as it can prevent the lateral sway of the hook portion F, the shape is not particularly limited. The angle at which the first protrusion 2a protrudes from the axis 1 is desirably arranged so as to contact both ends of the tip and the base of the hook portion F, but any angle is acceptable as long as it contacts the hook portion F. In the first protrusion 2a, the tips or the central portions of the first protrusions 2a may be joined together (see Fig. 6). There is no particular limitation on the lateral width of the first protrusion 2a in the longitudinal direction, and any lateral width may be used. There is no particular limitation on the length of the first protrusion 2a in the longitudinal direction (the height of the first support portion side surface), but it is desirably at least 0.2 cm or more and at most about 4 cm. A more preferable range is about 1 cm to 4 cm. The installation angle of the first protrusion 2a with respect to the longitudinal direction may be 90 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction, or any other angle. When the place to dry the laundry is close to the wall or window glass from the place where the hanger fixture A is locked, if the first protrusion 2a is installed at 90 degrees with respect to the axis 1, the hanger H may hit the wall or window glass. However, when installed at an acute angle, it is less likely to hit the wall or window glass than the one at 90 degrees. The installation angle with respect to the axis 1 is not particularly limited for the second protrusion 2a and the hook tip insertion port 20 either.

[0023] The "engagement member" in the present invention is a member that bridges between the drying pole M and the connecting portion 6. For example, a hook, a clip K, a string, etc.

[0024] The "drying pole" in the present invention refers to the drying pole M and those to which a hook, a clip K, etc. can be locked. For example, a clothes hanger, a curtain rail, a wall stud, a shelf edge, etc. inside a room.

[0025] In the present invention, the "connecting part" is what connects the engaging member 5 and the shaft 1. There are several types of connecting parts 6, including those having only the function of simply connecting the engaging member 5 and the shaft 1, those having the function of a rotating part that rotates the connecting member 5 and the shaft 1 respectively (see FIGS. 9 and 10), those having the function of changing the contact angle between the engaging member 5 and the shaft 1 (see FIGS. 11 and 12), etc. Changing the contact angle means that one engaging member 5 locked to the drying pole M can be removed and only the other engaging member 5 can be used for locking. When the present invention is stored, it helps to reduce the storage space. The above-mentioned is an example, and as long as the connecting part 6 connects the engaging member 5 and the shaft 1, it may be rectangular, elliptical, Y-shaped, or any other shape without particular limitation.

[0026] In the present invention, the "mounting part" refers to the part of the end of the shaft 1 that is an area for fixing to the drying pole M. The width of the mounting part 7 in the short side direction may be the same as the width of the shaft 1, or it may be shorter or longer. There is no particular limitation as long as the contact part between the mounting part 7 and the shaft 1 does not break. The cross-sectional shape of the mounting part 7 may be the same as that of the shaft 1, or it may be adjusted according to the degree of curvature of the curved part of the drying pole. There is no particular limitation, but it is desirable to match the degree of curvature of the drying pole because it is the most stable. When fixing to the drying pole M, the hanger fixture of the present invention is installed on the drying pole M (see FIG. 13), the mounting part 7 is wrapped with gum tape G (see FIG. 14), and it can be fixed to the drying pole M. Instead of the gum tape G, there are also methods of fixing with a clothes peg for the drying pole M (see FIG. 15), a planar fastener, a screw fixture, etc. The fixing method is not particularly limited as long as it can be firmly fixed to the drying pole and can be used safely. Also, the grounding part of the mounting part 7 with the drying pole can be made slightly smaller than the degree of curvature of the drying pole M, and it can be used by fitting it into the drying pole M without using gum tape G or the like. There is also a method of making two parallel cuts in the longitudinal direction of the mounting part 6, installing the mounting part 6 through which a string or the like passes so as to pass through both of the cuts on the drying pole M, and fixing it with a string or the like. By providing the mounting portion 6 with unevenness or ribs parallel to the longitudinal direction, the fixing strength can be increased when the mounting portion 6 is fixed with a clothes drying pole clip S or the like.

[0027] The "hook portion fixture" of the present invention (see FIGS. 18 to 25) is for fixing the hook portion F of the hanger H, and includes a gripping portion 8 and a connecting portion 9. The number of the gripping portion 8 and the connecting portion 9 provided is not limited, but preferably, in the type where the gripping portion 8 itself fixes the hook portion F, it is desirable to provide the same number as the number of hook portions that can be locked. In the type where the hook portion F is fixed by the convex portion 11, it is desirable to provide one gripping portion 8 at the central portion of the hook portion fixture 10. In either type, it is desirable to arrange one connecting portion 9 at each of both ends of the hook portion fixture 10. The usage method of the hook portion fixture 10 is to laterally move the hook portion fixture 10 in the longitudinal direction after locking the hanger H to fix the hook portion F. The shape of the gripping portion 8 has two types: a type in which the gripping portion 8 itself fixes the hook portion F (see FIG. 17), and a type in which the hook portion F is fixed by the side surface of the convex portion 11 of the gripping portion 8 by laterally moving the gripping portion 8 in the longitudinal direction (see FIG. 16). The longitudinal length of the gripping portion 8 of the type that fixes the hook portion F is shorter than the length hidden under the shaft 1, and the lateral length is set to the length where the gripping portion 8 and the connecting portion 9 can be installed (see FIGS. 18 and 19). In the type where the convex portion 11 fixes the hook portion F (see FIGS. 20 to 23), the convex portion 11 may be provided only on one side surface of the hook portion fixture 10 or on both side surfaces. There is no particular designation for the number of convexities. The convex portion 11 is hidden under the first protrusion 2a before sliding the hook portion fixture 10 to fix the hook portion F. It is desirable to match the number of the first protrusions 2a. The placement location is directly below the first protrusion 2a before laterally moving in the longitudinal direction. The shape of the gripping portion 8 has a recess on the side surface of the convex portion 11 so that the hook portion F can fit. This is to ensure that the hook portion F fits into the recessed portion when the hook portion fixture 10 is laterally moved in the longitudinal direction. The shape of the recess includes a U-shape, a pyramid shape, a semi-circular shape, etc., but as long as the hook portion F can be firmly held, the shape is not particularly limited. The reason why the hanger H slips off from the place where it is locked by strong wind is that the hook part F moves violently in strong wind. By providing the hook part fixture 10, the hook part F is surrounded almost without a gap by the shaft 1 and the hook part fixture 10 and hardly moves even in strong wind.

[0028] The "second protrusion part" of the present invention has at least one or more hook part tip insertion openings 20 provided at predetermined intervals, and with respect to the shaft 1, the second protrusion part 2b is provided with one or more. The number of the second protrusion parts 2b is installed at predetermined intervals of two or more with respect to the shaft 1 (see Fig. 24), or only one second protrusion part 2b is installed (see Fig. 25). Also, the second protrusion part 2b has a hook part tip insertion opening 20, and the number of the hook part tip insertion openings 20 it has is not limited. Between the two first protrusion parts 2a and in the hook part tip insertion opening 20, the hook part F and the tip of the hook part F are inserted simultaneously to lock the hanger H. (See Figs. 26 and 27). Therefore, it is desirable that the second hook part 2b and the hook part tip insertion opening 20 are installed in parallel with respect to the short side direction. The cross-section of the second protrusion part 2b in the short side direction may be a straight line or a curve. The angle at which the second protrusion part 2b protrudes from the shaft 1 is desirably arranged so as to contact the tip of the hook part F, but any angle is acceptable as long as it contacts the hook part F.

[0029] The width of the "hook part tip insertion opening" in the longitudinal direction in the present invention desirably has a play of about 1 mm compared to the width of the tip of the hook part sold in mass, but there is no special specification because if the insertion opening is narrow, it may be difficult for some people to insert. The width of the hook part tip insertion opening 20 in the short side direction is desirably 1.3 cm to 1.5 cm, but there is no special specification because if the insertion opening is narrow, it may be difficult for some people to insert. When the cross-section of the hook part F of the hanger H is circular, if the shape of the insertion opening 20 at the tip of the hook part is circular, when the hanger H is greatly affected by the wind and tries to move, since there is no wall in the circular shape, there is nothing to stop the force of the hook part F trying to move. The hook part F moves along the curve of the circle, and the force moving with that power is strengthened, and it becomes easy for the hook part F to jump out of the circle. Therefore, a shape other than circular and without a curve is desirable.

[0030] The "lateral swing preventer" in the present invention is for suppressing the lateral swing of the hook part F of the hanger H. The reason why the hanger H comes off and falls from the locked position in strong wind is that the hook part F moves violently in strong wind. The lateral swing preventer 21 suppresses the lateral movement of the hook part F by making the side surface of the hook part F stationary in a plane. By being stationary in a plane instead of at a single point, it comes into contact with the side surface of the hook part F over a wide range, and the upper and lower parts of the hook part F can be suppressed from moving left and right. The width of the plane is preferably large enough to cover the entire side surface of the hook part F, but the plane can be made thinner and it can also be in contact with the side surface of the hook part F at a point. The reason is that even if it is a point instead of a plane, by installing the lateral swing preventer 21, the strength of fall prevention is increased. By providing the hook part fixing tool 10, the hook part F is almost surrounded without a gap by the shaft 1 and the hook part fixing tool 10, and it hardly moves even in strong wind.

[0031] The "vertical swing preventer 22" in the present invention is installed at the tip of the insertion opening 20 at the tip of the hook part (see Fig. 30), and suppresses the vertical swing of the hook part F of the hanger H. The vertical swing preventer 22 suppresses the vertical movement of the hook part F. By providing the vertical swing preventer 22, the up-and-down, left-and-right movement of the hook part F due to the wind is suppressed.

[0032] The manufacturing method of the hanger holder A in the present invention may be punching, or welding, bonding, or fitting each member to the shaft 1. As long as it is a manufacturing method that satisfies the strength and function of the present invention, the manufacturing process method is not specifically specified otherwise. The materials of the hanger holder A include plastics, stainless steel, iron, etc., and no specific selection is made, but preferably, they are plastics and stainless steel. For the material of the part of the hanger holder A that contacts the hook part F of the hanger H, the material of the hanger holder H can be used as it is, or a material that suppresses the movement of the hook part F more, such as weak adhesiveness, non-slip property, fabric, cushioning property, etc., can also be used.

[0033] (First Embodiment) The hanger holder A of this embodiment is characterized by including a shaft 1 and at least two or more first protrusion parts 2a protruding at predetermined intervals in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1.

[0034] When locking the hook part F of the hanger H, lock the hook part F between the first protrusion parts 2a (see Fig. 1). Each first protrusion part 2a at both ends of the hanger H prevents the hanger H from moving laterally due to the wind. Also, the reason why the hanger H falls from the place where it is locked to the drying pole M in strong wind is that the laundry hung on the hanger H receives wind over a wide range like a ship's sail, causing the hanger H to move greatly and the hook part F of the hanger H to pop out from the locked place. Therefore, it is important to suppress the movement of the hook part F.

[0035] The first protrusion parts 2a at both ends of the hook part F serve as walls to stop the lateral movement of the hook part F due to the wind, and also suppress the movement of the hook part F itself, thus preventing the hook part F from falling.

[0036] The method of installing on the drying pole M is to fix the hanger holder A to the drying pole M with gum tape G and use it (see Fig. 14). The methods of fixing the hanger holder A include, in addition to gum tape G, surface fasteners and drying pole clothespins S for drying (see Fig. 15), etc. As long as the hanger holder A can be stably fixed, there is no special determination on what member to use.

[0037] Furthermore, by providing holes 4 at both ends of the shaft 1 and attaching a clothes-drying pole clip K to the holes 4, the hanger holder A can be used by hooking it on the clothes-drying pole. In addition to the clip K, a string, a hook, etc. can also be used (see FIGS. 31 to 33).

[0038] Also, two first protrusions 2a on the shaft 1 can be regarded as a pair of locking parts (first locking part 3a) (see FIG. 1), or there is also a method of arranging the shaft 1 or arranging three first protrusions 2a as a set (second locking part 3b) (see FIG. 2).

[0039] An engaging member 5 and a connecting part 6 can be provided at the end of the shaft 1, and it can also be locked to the clothes-drying pole M. By providing the connecting part 6, the present invention can be deformed and the storage space can be reduced (see FIGS. 9 to 12). If an attachment part 7 is provided at the end of the shaft, it can be fixed to the clothes-drying pole M with a clothes-drying pole clip S or the like.

[0040] The hook part fixture 10 has a gripping part 8, a connecting part 9, and a convex part. The hook part fixture 10 is installed directly below the shaft 1. The shaft 1 and the hook part fixture 10 are integrated by a rod for the gripping part 8, the connecting part 9, and the rod. The method of integration is that a rod passing through the shaft 1 and the hook part fixture 10 protrudes from the gripping part 8 and the connecting part 9. The tip of the rod passing through the hook part fixture 10 is thicker than the diameter of the rod so that even if the upper part of the gripping part 8 and the connecting part 9 is pulled from above, the rod does not come out of the hook part fixture 10. As for how thick it is, the tip of the rod is bifurcated, and there is a slight gap between the bifurcated parts. Only the tip part of the rod is slightly thicker in diameter than the other parts of the rod due to that slight gap. That serves as a catch so that the rod does not come out of the hook part fixture 10. There is also a method of making the tip of the rod screw-shaped and fixing the tip with a screw so that the rod does not come out of the hook part fixture 10. The method for the rod not to come out of the hook part fixture 10 is not particularly limited.

[0041] After locking the hanger H, slide the gripping part 8 in the longitudinal direction to fix the hanger H. To enable the gripping part 8 to slide laterally, holes for the sliding area between the gripping part 8 and the connecting part 9 are drilled in the shaft 1 (see Fig. 23). Also, the hook part fixing tool 10 that fixes the hook part with a convex part is provided with at least one recess for the gripping part projection stopper 2c on the shaft 1 (see Fig. 23). Further, holes are drilled in the shaft 1 and the hook part fixing tool 10 so that the rod protruding from the gripping part 8 and the connecting part 9 can pass through. The method of providing the hook part fixing tool 10 on the shaft 1 and the first protrusion part 2a (the first protrusion part 2a and the second protrusion part 2b, or the second protrusion part 2b) is to place the hook part fixing tool 10 with a hole for the rod processed under the shaft 1 with holes for the sliding area and the rod processed. At that time, if there is a first protrusion part 2a, it is arranged so that the convex part comes under the first protrusion part. (In the case of the second protrusion part 2b, the hook part tip insertion port 20 of the second protrusion part 2b is arranged so that the convex part does not block it.) The tips of the bifurcated rods of the gripping part 8 and the connecting part 9 are pinched and thinned with both hands from both sides and passed through the holes for passing the rods of the shaft 1 and the hook part fixing tool 10. When both hands are released, the tips of the rods spread laterally by the amount of the bifurcation, and even if the gripping part 8 and the connecting part 9 are pulled up, the respective members will not come out.

[0042] Since the length of the rod is longer than the thicknesses of the shaft 1 and the hook part fixing tool 10 (see Figs. 19 and 20), when fixing the hook part F, lift the gripping part 8 upward, slide it laterally, insert the gripping part projection 8a into the hole of the gripping part projection stopper 2c, and fix the gripping part 8. By doing so, the hook part fixing tool 10 can be fixed, so the recess on the side of the convex part fixes the hook part F and suppresses the movement of the hanger H (see Figs. 16, 17, and 23).

[0043] The length of the rod of the gripping part 8 and the connecting part 9 is obtained by adding the thickness of the shaft 1 and the thickness of the hook part fixture F to the length of the bifurcated part at the tip of the rod. When fixing the hook part with the convex part (see FIGS. 16, 21, and 22), a rod length obtained by adding a length of about 0.3 mm or more and 1 mm or less to the added length is desirable. If it is too long, it is easy to slide, but the gap between the shaft 1 and the hook part fixture 10 becomes large, and the fixing of the hook part F becomes weak. If it is short, it is difficult to slide. When the gripping part 8 fixes the upper part of the hook part F (see FIGS. 17 and 19), similarly to the above, in addition to the length of the bifurcated part at the tip of the rod, the thickness of the shaft 1 and the thickness of the hook part fixture F are added, and a length of about 0.8 mm to 2 cm is desirable for the added length, but there is no special specification.

[0044] (Second Embodiment) The hanger holder A of the present embodiment is a hanger holder characterized by comprising a shaft, at least two or more first protrusions protruding at predetermined intervals from one side of the shaft, and a second protrusion having at least one or more hook part tip insertion openings provided at predetermined intervals on the other side.

[0045] The number of the second protrusions 2b is installed at predetermined intervals of two or more with respect to the shaft 1 (see FIG. 24), or only one second protrusion 2b is installed (see FIG. 25). Further, the second protrusion 2b has a hook part tip insertion opening 20, and the number of the hook part tip insertion openings 20 it has is not limited. It is desirable to install the hook part F so that it can be locked simultaneously with the locking parts of the first locking part 3a and the second locking part 3b, but it can also be used even if there is no locking part between the first protrusions corresponding to the hook part tip insertion openings 20.

[0046] The locking method of the hanger H is to insert the hook part F and the tip of the hook part F simultaneously between the two first protrusions 2a and into the hook part tip insertion opening 20 to lock the hanger H. (See FIGS. 26 and 27) Therefore, it is desirable that the second hook part 2b and the hook part tip insertion opening 20 are installed in parallel with respect to the short side direction.

[0047] Similar to the first embodiment, it is also possible to include a connecting portion 6 that connects to the engaging member 5 or to include a mounting portion 7.

[0048] The anti-sway device 21 is for suppressing the sway of the hook portion F of the hanger H. The reason why the hanger H comes off and falls from the locked position in strong wind is that the hook portion F moves violently in strong wind. The anti-sway device 21 suppresses the lateral movement of the hook portion F by making the side surface of the hook portion F stationary in terms of a surface. By being stationary in terms of a surface rather than at a single point, it comes into contact with the side surface of the hook portion F over a wide range, and it is possible to suppress the left-right movement of the upper and lower portions of the hook portion F. The width of the surface is preferably large enough to cover the entire side surface of the hook portion F, but the surface can be made narrower and it can also be in contact with the side surface of the hook portion F at a point. The reason is that even if it is at a point rather than a surface, the installation of the anti-sway device 21 increases the strength of fall prevention.

[0049] By providing the hook portion fixing tool 10, the hook portion F is almost surrounded without a gap by the shaft 1 and the hook portion fixing tool 10 and hardly moves even in strong wind.

[0050] The anti-sway device 21 can be provided at one or both ends of the first protrusion 2a. In addition, it can be provided at one or both ends of the hook portion tip insertion port 20. The anti-pitching device 22 is installed at the tip of the hook portion tip insertion port 20 (see FIG. 30) to suppress the vertical movement of the hook portion F. By providing the anti-pitching device 22, the up, down, left, and right movement of the hook portion F due to wind is suppressed.

[0051] Similar to the first embodiment, it is also possible to include the hook portion fixing tool 10.

[0052] (Third Embodiment) The hanger holder A of this embodiment is a hanger holder A characterized by including a shaft 1 and a second protrusion 2a having at least one or more hook portion tip insertion ports 20 provided at predetermined intervals from one side of the shaft 1. Similar to the first embodiment and the second embodiment, it is also possible to include a connecting portion 6, a mounting portion 7, and a hook portion fixing tool 10.

[0053] (Example 4) An explanation will be given of the locking portion being composed of a first support portion that protrudes from the shaft and is arranged along both sides of the hook portion of the hanger and the shaft.

[0054] The first support portion according to the claim refers to the first protrusion and the plate portion. Therefore, the first support portion constituting the locking portion includes the case where it is composed of at least one pair of first protrusions, the case where it is composed of at least one pair of plate portions, and the configuration combining the first protrusion and the plate portion.

[0055] The locking portion is the area surrounded by the shaft and two or more first support portions, and the hook portion of the hanger is locked onto the shaft within that area.

[0056] Arranging the first support portion along both ends of the hook portion means arranging the first support portion on the shaft such that the hook portion is in close contact with, crimped to, or in proximity to between the two first support portions.

[0057] The location where the first protrusion and the plate portion, which are the components of the first support portion, sandwich and fix the hook portion may be expressed as a support point or a fixing point.

[0058] The first protrusion and the plate portion have almost the same effect except for the different shapes. Therefore, the explanation of the first protrusion also applies to the plate portion. Vice versa. It is desirable to arrange the first support portion so as to sandwich both sides of the hook portion.

[0059] The matters described in Example 4 are common matters applicable to all examples regardless of whether there are descriptions in other examples.

[0060] Fixing the hook portion means preventing the hook portion from moving.

[0061] In order to prevent the hook portion from moving laterally from the locking location, the first support portion serves as a wall that stops the hook portion from sliding laterally.

[0062] In strong winds, the hook part may move laterally over the wall. To prevent it from going over the wall, it is necessary not to give the hook part enough energy to climb over the wall.

[0063] Also, the reason the hook part falls from the locking position is that when the wind blows, the laundry hanging on the hanger acts like the sail of a ship, gathering the force of the wind and moving the hanger significantly, and at the same time becoming the driving force (energy) to move the hook part of the hanger.

[0064] The energy mentioned here refers to the force that rotates, moves laterally, and sways vertically the hook part.

[0065] It is necessary to arrange the first protrusion and the plate part that make up the first support part along both sides of the hook part so as not to generate this energy.

[0066] Regarding the rotation of the hook part, among the hook parts of the hanger locked to the clothesline pole (hereinafter, the hook part of the hanger may be simply referred to as the hook part), the top part of the hook part in contact with the clothesline pole becomes the rotation axis (fulcrum), and when the wind blows, it rotates around the rotation axis.

[0067] The lateral movement of the hook part is simply a phenomenon where the hook part slides horizontally on the clothesline pole under the influence of the wind.

[0068] The vertical sway of the hook part includes a phenomenon where the hook part sways vertically simply under the influence of the wind, and there is also something that occurs secondarily because the hook part rotates around the rotation axis under the influence of the wind.

[0069] Based on that, there are roughly four types of positions where the first protrusion and the plate part, which are the components of the first support part, are arranged around the axis.

[0070] The first one is as follows. (See FIGS. 38 - 40)

[0071] First, arrange the first support part (here, it is described by the first protrusion 2a) so as to support both sides of the top of the hook part serving as the rotation axis (fulcrum) so that the rotation axis stays at one point on the drying pole. The part where the first support part (the first protrusion 2a) contacts the shaft 1 is the support point A40 in Pattern A of FIG. 38. Then, install the first support part (the first protrusion 2a) so as to support both sides of two locations of the hook part away from the rotation axis (fulcrum) in the same way. Let the parts where each contacts the shaft 1 be the support point B41 and the support point B'42 in Pattern B of FIG. 38.

[0072] The position where the first support part (the first protrusion 2a) supports the hook part is preferably a position far from the rotation axis because the farther away from the rotation axis, the weaker the force that makes the hook part rotate. (Refer to FIG. 39 for example)

[0073] That alone may be sufficient, but further, as shown in FIG. 40, connect the support point A40 and the support point B41 with a straight line (straight line AB43), draw a line at approximately 90 degrees from the center of the straight line AB43 toward the shaft, and also arrange the first support part (the first protrusion 2a) at the position where the line contacts the shaft (support point C45). Similarly, connect the support point A40 and the support point B'42 with a straight line (straight line AB'44), draw a line at approximately 90 degrees from the center of the straight line AB'44 toward the shaft, and arrange the first support part (the first protrusion 2a) at the position where the line contacts the shaft (support point C'46).

[0074] By doing so, the fixation of the hook part (the fixation of the hook part means preventing the hook part from moving) can be strengthened by adding two fixing points. By strengthening, not only the rotation of the hook part but also minute shaking can be prevented, and the hook part can be supported so that it does not move more.

[0075] The second one is as follows. (Refer to FIG. 41)

[0076] This is a method of installing the first support part at two positions where the rotation axis (fulcrum) cannot move horizontally due to shaking without installing the first support part on both sides of the rotation axis (fulcrum).

[0077] Specifically, as shown in Pattern A of FIG. 41, near both sides of the top of the hook portion that becomes the rotation axis (auxiliary line U indicating the rotation axis), the first support portion (first protrusion 2a) is installed in such a way as to support two points (support points F50 and F'51) on the left and right in the longitudinal direction of the hook portion sandwiching the rotation axis.

[0078] Then, as shown in Pattern B of FIG. 41, the first support portion (first protrusion 2a) is installed at positions (support points B41 and B'42 respectively) that support two points of the hook portion away from the two points (support points F50 and F'51) on the left and right of the rotation axis.

[0079] That alone may be sufficient, but further, as shown in Pattern B of FIG. 41, connect support point F50 and support point B41 with a straight line (straight line FB52), draw a line approximately 90 degrees from the center of the straight line FB52 towards axis 1, and also arrange the first support portion (first protrusion 2a) at the position (support point G54) where this line touches axis 1. Similarly, connect support point F'51 and support point B'42 with a straight line (straight line F'B'53), draw a line approximately 90 degrees from the center of the straight line F'B'53 towards axis 1, and arrange the first support portion (first protrusion 2a) at the position (support point G'55) where this line touches axis 1.

[0080] Although a method for calculating an efficient fixing point for fixing the hook portion has been described, the more fixing points there are, that is, the more the first support portions increase, not only the rotation of the hook portion but also minute swaying can be prevented, and the hook portion can be supported so that it does not move more.

[0081] The third one is as follows. (See FIG. 42)

[0082] This is a method of installing the first support portion on the entire surface of both sides of the hook portion F.

[0083] FIG. 42 is a view when the first support portion is the plate portion 30. The longer the length of the plate portion 30 in the longitudinal direction is, the farther the both end portions of the plate portion 30 in the longitudinal direction are from the auxiliary line U indicating the rotation axis of the hook portion F, the smaller the force for the hook portion F to rotate can be.

[0084] Also, in Fig. 42, in order to clearly show the relationship between the plate portion 30 and the hook portion F, the length of the plate portion 30 in the short side direction is shown to be shorter than the height of the side surface of the hook portion F. However, it is desirable that the plate portion 30 be higher than the height of the side surface of the hook portion F because the possibility of the hook portion overcoming the plate portion 30 due to the influence of the wind is reduced.

[0085] Of course, instead of the plate portion 30, a plurality of first protrusions 2a may be provided in the range where the plate portion 30 of Fig. 42 is provided, and the same effect as that of the plate portion 30 can be obtained.

[0086] The fourth is as follows. (See Fig. 43)

[0087] The first support portion is a plate portion 30 that contacts both entire surfaces of the hook portion F, and is a method of installing the plate portion 30 so as to support both sides of the hook portion F beyond the end portions in the short side direction of the shaft 1. (Fig. 43 Pattern A)

[0088] Of course, a plurality of first protrusions 2a may be installed instead of the plate portion 30 (Fig. 43 Pattern B), or the plate portion 30 and the first protrusions 2a may be mixed. The first support portion widely supports both side surfaces of the hook portion F on the shaft 1, and one or both of the tips in the short side direction of the shaft protrude, and support the hook portion F in a range longer than the length where the shaft 1 and the hook portion F are in contact.

[0089] The installation positions of the first protrusions and the plate portion on the shaft may be combined with the four major types described above, or may be other than the four major types. As an example other than the four major types, it is not fixed by the first support portion of the rotating shaft (that is, no support point is provided), and two points away from the rotating shaft are supported. For example, two points become support points to prevent rotation.

[0090] There is no separate regulation on the number of support points of the first support portion that supports one hook portion.

[0091] The long plate portion arranged along both sides of the hook portion may be regarded as having one support point for each plate, or may be regarded as an aggregate of support points.

[0092] Depending on its shape, the first protrusion may be a collection of support points, and it is not always the case that one first protrusion corresponds to one support point.

[0093] If a plate portion that is long in the short-axis direction of the shaft (including a direction that is substantially short-axis with respect to the shaft and an obliquely short-axis direction) is used, a total of two plates can be arranged, with at least one plate on each side along the hook portion. The longer the plate portion, the more desirable it is because the support points at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the plate portion can be at a distance from the rotation axis.

[0094] (Fifth Embodiment) Among the respective locking portions, a hanger holder characterized in that a first support portion disposed between adjacent said locking portions is constituted by a common first support portion, and the arrangement position of the first support portion at that time will be described. (See FIGS. 44 to 47)

[0095] Since the first protrusion and the plate portion have almost the same effect except for the different shapes, the plate portion will be described.

[0096] Incidentally, the contact length and the fixed length (the lower outer side 76 of the side surface of the first support portion in Pattern B of FIG. 50) where the first protrusion 2a contacts the shaft 1 along the hook portion, and the contact length and the fixed length (the lower outer side 76 of the side surface of the first support portion in Pattern C of FIG. 50) where the plate portion 30 contacts the shaft 1 along the hook portion have no special regulations because they are defined by the design of the product of the present invention. If written specifically, the first protrusion is about 0.1 to 0.2 cm, and the plate portion is 0.2 cm or more in length.

[0097] FIG. 45 is a plan view of FIG. 44. The patterns A to D shown in FIG. 44 correspond to the plan views of the patterns A to D in FIG. 45. In FIGS. 44 and 45, a common first support portion (here, a common plate portion 64 is described) disposed between adjacent locking portions 60 is shown.

[0098] By providing the common plate portion 64, locking regions (locking portions 60) having different widths can be created as in Patterns B and D, and different thicknesses of hook portions can be accommodated.

[0099] By "corresponding", it means that the first support portion is in a state of approaching, being in close contact with, or being pressure-bonded along both sides of the hook portion.

[0100] The thickness of the hook portion varies from 3 mm to 6 mm even among commercially available products. When the width of the first support portion is set to 6 mm, if a 3-mm hook portion is locked, there is a possibility that the first support portion cannot approach, be in close contact with, or be pressure-bonded along both sides of the hook portion. Therefore, a common first support portion (common plate portion 64) arranged between adjacent locking portions 60 is provided so as to be able to correspond to a plurality of thicknesses of the hook portion. By doing so, locking regions with different widths can be created, and it becomes possible to correspond to different thicknesses of the hook portion.

[0101] In the pattern BD of FIG. 45, in order to be able to correspond to hook portions of two types of thicknesses, the locking portions 60 are grouped in pairs of two, and the width between the first support portions that form one locking region (locking portion 60) is narrow 62, and the width between the first support portions that form the other locking region (locking portion 60) is wide 63, and hook portions of two types of thicknesses can be fixed and locked.

[0102] Of course, as shown in FIG. 46, it is also possible to group the locking portions 60 in sets of three so as to be able to correspond to the thicknesses of three hook portions. Of course, it is also possible to set them all to the same width. In this way, it is possible to arrange a plurality of locking portions 60 as a set on the axis.

[0103] The difference in the pattern AB of FIG. 46 is the difference in whether the first support portion (plate portion 30) is aligned with the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1. Pattern A is aligned and pattern B is not aligned. Either is acceptable.

[0104] (Sixth Embodiment) The positional relationship between the first support portion arranged along both sides of the hook portion of the hanger protruding from the shaft and the shaft will be described. (See FIGS. 38, 44 to 47)

[0105] The components of the first support portion are the first protrusion and the plate portion. However, since it would be messy to show the numbers of both the first support portion and the components in the figure, only one of the reference signs is assigned. In that case, to make it clear which part of the figure is being referred to, it is described as the first support portion (plate portion 30) and the first support portion (first protrusion 2a).

[0106] The first protrusion and the plate portion only differ in shape, and their effects are almost the same. Therefore, the description of the first protrusion also applies to the plate portion. Vice versa.

[0107] The first support portion described in the claims refers to the first protrusion and the plate portion. Therefore, the first support portion that constitutes the locking portion includes cases where it is composed of at least one pair of first protrusions, cases where it is composed of at least one pair of plate portions, and configurations that combine the first protrusions and the plate portions.

[0108] As shown in Pattern A of FIG. 38, the first support portion (first protrusion 2a) is provided with at least two on the shaft 1, so that one locking portion for locking the hook portion F can be formed. Even when only one locking portion is arranged on the shaft, the two first support portions that form a pair of the locking portion do not have to be aligned with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft.

[0109] There may be a case where the first support portion disposed between adjacent said locking portions is a common first support portion. In that case, as shown in FIG. 47, there may be a case where one hook portion is supported by three first support portions (plate portion 30). FIG. 47 shows that two locking portions 60 having a common first support portion (plate portion 30) form a set and constitute the locking location of one hook portion.

[0110] As shown in FIGS. 44 and 45, the first support portion enables the locking portions 60 to have a common first support portion (common plate portion 64), so that the locking portions 60 are grouped in pairs of two, and the locking locations of two hook portions can be constituted. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 46, three locking portions 60 can be provided as a set, and the locking positions of three hook portions corresponding to hook portions of different widths can be configured. There is no special regulation on the number of the first support portions provided as a set. Since the locking portions 60 have a common first support portion (common plate portion 64), locking positions with different widths can be provided within one set. By doing so, hook portions of different thicknesses can be accommodated.

[0111] Since the first support portion (plate portion 30) is arranged along both sides of the hook portion, it is preferably arranged substantially parallel to the hook portion. As shown in Patterns A and B of FIGS. 44 and 45 and Pattern A of FIG. 46, they may be provided in alignment with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1, or as shown in Patterns C and D of FIGS. 44 and 45 and Pattern B of FIG. 46, they may not be provided in alignment.

[0112] At least two first support portions are required to fix both side surfaces of the hook portion (for the example where the first support portion is the first protrusion 2a, see Pattern A of FIG. 38; for the example where the first support portion is the plate portion 30, see FIG. 42). Therefore, the first support portions are provided in pairs of two. In Pattern A of FIG. 50, the first support portion is composed of the first protrusion 2a and the plate portion 3. However, even if there is no plate portion 30 and only two pairs of first protrusions 2a protruding like bird feathers from both ends of the shaft 1 are provided, it is acceptable. One first support portion can also be provided on the shaft so as to face each other with the shaft as the center. A pair of first support portions can also be provided on the shaft so as to face each other with the shaft as the center. The locking portion can also be provided on the shaft so as to face each other with the shaft as the center. One first support portion can also be provided on the shaft by rotating it about 180 degrees to the left or right with the shaft as the center. A pair of first support portions can also be provided on the shaft by rotating them about 180 degrees to the left or right with the shaft as the center. The locking portion can also be provided on the shaft by rotating it about 180 degrees to the left or right with the shaft as the center. As shown in Pattern A of FIG. 50, a first protrusion 2a and a plate portion 30 may be combined with one shaft 1. As shown in Pattern A of FIG. 43, the plate portion 30, which is the first support portion, may protrude from the shaft 1, or a plurality of first protrusions 2a, which are the first support portions, may be provided as in Pattern B, or they may be provided protruding from the shaft. There are no special regulations regarding the number and size of the first support portions provided on the shaft 1.

[0113] (Seventh Embodiment) An explanation will be given regarding the shape of the shaft (side surface, cross-section in the short side direction, and plane viewed from above) and the length in the longitudinal direction. There are two types of shapes for the cross-section of the shaft in the short side direction. One is when fixing to a drying pole. The other is when using an engaging member or a connecting portion and locking to a drying pole.

[0114] The shape when fixing to a drying pole will be explained with reference to FIGS. 48 and 50. The shape when using an engaging member or a connecting portion and locking to a drying pole will be explained with reference to FIG. 53.

[0115] The material constituting the shaft 1 can be combined in various ways, such as plastic, stainless steel, silicon, with the surface of the shaft 1 made of an elastic material and the inside made of plastic. However, the entire shaft 1 can be made of a material, or it can be composed of only a framework with the minimum required strength. Both can be used in combination. There are no special regulations as long as the shaft 1 has sufficient strength (refer to Patterns A to F in FIG. 49 for the types of the shaft 1). Also, for the sake of design, the ends of both side surfaces in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1 can be made wavy as in Pattern F of FIG. 49, or the surface in the short side direction of the shaft 1 can be made wavy. There are no special regulations as long as the shaft 1 has the necessary strength. The surface of the shaft 1 can be made of an elastic material, and the inside can be made of plastic, etc., and the materials used for the surface and the inside can be changed.

[0116] When the cross-section of the shaft 1 in the short direction is used by fixing it to the drying pole, it is desirable that the side in contact with the drying pole is curved in accordance with the curved part of the surface of the drying pole, as this reduces the possibility of the shaft deviating from the drying pole and stabilizes it. It is also desirable that the side of the shaft in contact with the hook part is curved in accordance with the inner curve of the hook part. The diameter of the shaft 1 can be made smaller than the diameter of the drying pole, and it can also be inserted into the drying pole with a little force.

[0117] The diameter of the drying pole and the diameter of the hook part usually do not match (Figure 48 Pattern A). Therefore, it is desirable that the shape of the cross-section of the shaft 1 in the short direction corrects the deviation between the diameter of the drying pole M and the inner diameter of the hook part, such as in Figure 48 Patterns B - E. Figure 48 Pattern A is a cross-sectional view showing the drying pole M and the hook part F. The inner diameter of the hook part and the diameter of the drying pole M do not necessarily match. Therefore, a gap 70 is always generated. Figure 48 Pattern B is a case where the width 31 of the shaft 1 in the short direction is constant. If the width 31 of the shaft 1 in the short direction is constant, a gap 70 is generated. With this gap 70, even if the first support part is provided to be close to, in contact with, or crimped to the hook part along both sides of the hook part F, the hook part cannot be completely fixed, and instability occurs in the hook part.

[0118] In order not to generate this gap 70, as in Patterns C and D, the width of the shaft 1 needs to be changed in thickness (the width 31 of the shaft in the short direction) from near the ridge line of the shaft 1 to the end of the shaft 1 so that the shaft 1 contacts the inside of the hook part F and the side surface of the drying pole M, or the tips of both ends of the shaft 1 in the short direction need to be bifurcated (tip bifurcation 71). As another method, as in Pattern E, a recess (recess part 85) is made at the position where the hook part is locked, so that the shaft 1 contacts the inside of the hook part and the surface of the drying pole. Of course, the shaft 1 can be given a design, the surface of the shaft 1 can be made uneven to increase friction, made of an elastic material, or made of an adhesive material. However, it is desirable that the shaft 1 has a shape that closely adheres to the surface of the drying pole M and the inside of the hook part F, as in Figure 48 Patterns C - E.

[0119] In Pattern C of Fig. 48, the shaft 1 has both ends of the shaft 1 with a gap 70 formed by bifurcating the tip, so that the shaft 1 is in close contact with the surface of the drying pole M and the inside of the hook portion F. In Pattern D of Fig. 48, for the same reason, the width 31 in the short direction of the shaft 1 is changed near the ridge line in the short direction of the shaft 1 and at the end so that no gap 70 is formed. In Pattern E of Fig. 48, for the same reason, a recess 85 is provided at the locking location of the hook portion so that no gap 70 is formed. Since the recess 85 cannot be seen in the cross-sectional view, the portion with the recess 85 is shown by a solid line.

[0120] As with the shaft 1 in Fig. 31, holes 4 can be drilled at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1 to pass a string, or a clip K can be inserted into the holes 4 as shown in Fig. 32. As shown in Fig. 15, without arranging locking portions at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1, it can also be fixed to the drying pole using a laundry clip S or the like. A plurality of locking portions can be arranged on the shaft 1.

[0121] Next, an example of the shape when using an engaging member or a connecting portion and locking it to the drying pole will be described with reference to Fig. 53.

[0122] All the patterns in Fig. 53 are cross-sectional views in the short direction of the shaft 1. Patterns ABCDE show a circular shape, a triangular shape, a semi-circular shape, a C-curve shape, and a hut shape respectively. Pattern B is triangular. Since it may be difficult to understand the image with only the triangular shape, an example is shown in which first support portions (first protrusions 2a) are arranged at the respective vertices of the shaft 1. Pattern D has a shaft 1 in a C-curve shape. The shaft 1 in the C-curve shape may be provided with a reinforcing portion 86, and Pattern D is a figure showing the reinforcing portion 86 as well. Pattern E is a figure in which a recess 85 (solid line) is added to the portion where the hook portion is locked to the shaft 1 in a hut shape. The shafts 1 of Patterns A - C, E in Fig. 53 can also be configured by curving a plate-like object like the shaft 1 of Pattern D by making the inside of the shaft 1 hollow or removing a part of the shaft 1.

[0123] Thus, the cross-section of the shaft 1 in the short side direction can be a rounded shape such as a circular shape, a semi-circular shape, an inverted semi-circular shape, an elliptical shape, an inverted elliptical shape, etc., a shape obtained by cutting a cylinder in the longitudinal direction (from a 1 / 3 cylindrical shape to a semi-cylindrical shape, etc.), an angular shape such as a triangular shape, an inverted triangular shape, a Mount Fuji shape, an inverted Mount Fuji shape, a rectangular shape, an inverted rectangular shape, a square shape, an inverted square shape, etc., a star shape with a jagged side (a 1 / 3 or the like thereof), an elliptical round shape with a jagged side, a wavy shape, etc. The side surface and the inner shape may be different from each other. When the strength is weak, a reinforcing portion can be provided.

[0124] The plane of the shaft 1 viewed from above can be a rectangular shape, a square shape, an elliptical shape, a wave shape, or the longitudinal side surface of the shaft 1 can be uneven, or both ends of the shaft 1 in the longitudinal direction can be semi-circular, semi-elliptical, uneven, or the both ends of the shaft 1 in the longitudinal direction can be connected in a donut shape, a U shape, etc. However, as long as the hanger can be stably locked and has sufficient strength not to break even when locked, there is no particular shape specification. (In the case of a U shape, it can be used alone, but it is desirable to connect two or more shafts 1. The length of the U shape in the front and back is preferably about 7 cm to 25 cm, and the length on the left and right is preferably about 14 cm to 40 cm.)

[0125] There is no specific determination for the length of the shaft in the longitudinal direction, but a length of 30 cm to 90 cm, which is easy for ordinary households to use, is desirable. Similarly, there is no specific determination for the length in the short side direction, but considering the length of the upper part of the hook portion of the hanger (refer to the upper part F2 of the hook portion in FIG. 15 for the position of the upper part of the hook portion), 2 cm to 5 cm is desirable.

[0126] (Eighth Embodiment) The first support portion can be arranged obliquely with respect to the shaft. (Refer to FIG. 54)

[0127] In Pattern A of FIG. 54, the first support portion (the first protrusion 2a) is provided substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1. In Pattern B of FIG. 54, the first support portion (first protrusion 2a) is provided obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1. In Pattern C of FIG. 54, the first support portion (plate portion 30) is provided obliquely with respect to the short direction of the shaft 1. In Pattern D of FIG. 54, the first support portion (plate portion 30) is provided in a direction substantially parallel to the diagonal direction and the short direction with respect to the short direction of the shaft 1. For easy viewing, the thickness of the shaft 1 of Pattern CD and Pattern AB is changed. As described above, the first support portion can be provided substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1 or can be provided obliquely. A plurality of first support portions having different angles with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1 can be provided.

[0128] For example, when a hanger holder is locked or installed on a drying pole arranged on a wide veranda and used, the first support portion is provided in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft. Since the both ends of the hanger do not hit the wall even if the hanger is locked there, it is desirable to provide the first support portion in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft. By providing the first support portion in such a manner, the hanger is easy to lock and the ventilation between the laundry items locked to the hanger is good. The hanger fits within both ends in the longitudinal direction of the hanger holder (does not take an extra width in the longitudinal direction).

[0129] When a hanger holder is locked or installed on a drying pole installed under an eaves or under a eaves, if the distance between the drying pole and the outer wall of the house is short and the first support portion is provided in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft, the locked hanger may hit the outer wall. If it hits the outer wall, the laundry locked to the hanger will naturally hit the outer wall, which may cause the laundry to get dirty or the hook portion to come out between the first support portions. Furthermore, when the wind blows, since there is no distance between the outer wall and the laundry locked to the hanger, the laundry rubs against the window glass installed on the outer wall and dirt adheres to the window glass.

[0130] When the distance between the locked or installed hanger holder and the outer wall to eliminate these is shorter than the length from the central part of the hanger to the end of the hanger, it is desirable that the first support part is in an oblique direction with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft. The angle is about 20 degrees to 160 degrees with the longitudinal direction of the shaft being 0 degrees. Also, it is possible to provide the shaft with two or more first support parts having different angles with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft intersecting each other.

[0131] Similarly, when locking the hanger holder to an indoor curtain rail, beam, door top, etc., since the distance between the wall and the hanger holder cannot be taken much, it is desirable that the first support part is in an oblique direction. The angle is about 20 degrees to 160 degrees with the longitudinal direction of the shaft being 0 degrees. Also, it is possible to provide the shaft with two or more first support parts having different angles with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft intersecting each other.

[0132] (Example 9) The names and desirable shapes of the first support parts will be described.

[0133] The first support part described in the claims refers to the first protrusion part and the plate part. Therefore, the first support part constituting the locking part includes the case where it is composed of at least one pair of first protrusion parts, the case where it is composed of at least one pair of plate parts, and the configuration combining the first protrusion part and the plate part.

[0134] Figs. 50 and 51 show the names of the first support parts.

[0135] The first support part in Fig. 50 uses both the first protrusion part 2a and the plate part 30. Excluding the plate part 30 from the shaft 1 in Fig. 50, the first protrusion part 2a can be provided like both wings from the shaft 1. The first protrusion parts 2a provided like both wings can also be provided to face each other.

[0136] Pattern B in Fig. 50 is an enlarged view of the plate portion 30 of Pattern A and a part of the shaft 1. For clarity, the shaft 1 is shown only by its frame line. The upper outer side 75 of the first support portion side surface of the first support portion (plate portion 30) of Pattern B may be curved or wavy as shown in the figure. There is no special regulation. The height 83 of the first support portion side surface, which is the distance from the lower outer side 76 of the first support portion side surface to the upper outer side 75 of the first support portion side surface, does not have to be constant. The further away from the ridge line in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1, the greater the movement of the hook portion due to the rotation of the hook portion. Therefore, the height near the lower side surface in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 1 can be made higher than that of the first support portion (plate portion 30) near the ridge line of the shaft 1.

[0137] Since the lower outer side 76 of the first support portion side surface of the plate portion 30 is longer than the first protrusion 2a, the longer the lower outer side 76 of the first support portion side surface of the plate portion 30, the higher the effect of fixing the hook portion at two points at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the plate portion 30.

[0138] Since the thickness of a commercially available hanger is about 3 mm to 6 mm, the height of the first support portion (plate portion 30) is desirably at least 2 mm or more.

[0139] An example of the cross-section in the short direction of the locking portion 60 using the first support portion (plate portion 30) is shown in the cross-sectional view of Fig. 52. Fig. 52 shows Patterns A to T. The hook portion is locked between two first support portions (plate portion 30 (although the explanation is given with the plate portion 30, the same applies to the first protrusion)).

[0140] What is common to all the patterns in Fig. 52 is that the first support portion (plate portion 30) is intended to be close to, in close contact with, or crimped to the hook portion along the side surface of the hook portion. When locking the hook portion, one of the first support portions (plate portion 30) is pushed and expanded in the direction opposite to the side where the hook portion is locked with a finger, the hook portion is locked between the two first support portions (plate portion 30), and the finger is released. By doing so, the hook portion can be close to, in close contact with, or crimped between the first support portions (plate portion 30). Alternatively, instead of spreading it with a finger, the hook part is pushed in and locked between the two first support parts (plate part 30). In pattern K, it is also a shape that enhances the strength of the first support part (plate part 30).

[0141] Patterns A to G, P to R in FIG. 52 are intended to be able to correspond to the shapes of two or more different hook parts. The difference between patterns A to G in FIG. 52 is that the shapes of the side surfaces of the two first support parts (plate part 30) constituting the locking part 60 facing each other are different from each other. For example, pattern A can correspond to a rectangular cross-section and a round cross-section of the hook part, and pattern D can correspond to two hook parts with different widths of rectangles. When locking the hook part, one of the first support parts (plate part 30) is pushed and spread in the direction opposite to the side where the hook part is locked with a finger, the hook part is locked between the two first support parts (plate part 30), and the finger is released. By doing so, the hook part can be brought close to, adhered to, or crimped between the first support parts (plate part 30). Alternatively, instead of spreading it with a finger, the hook part is pushed in and locked between the two first support parts (plate part 30).

[0142] Pattern H in FIG. 52 is a shape in which it is easy to push the hook part between the two first support parts (plate part 30), and it is also a shape in which a finger is easily caught when the first support part (plate part 30) is pushed and spread with a finger.

[0143] Pattern I in FIG. 52 is characterized in that on the side surfaces of the first support parts (plate part 30) facing each other, the first support part (plate part 30) at a part far from the axis 1 is deformed and a part of the side surface of the first support part (plate part 30) is raised. The raised part serves as a lid that suppresses the upper part of the locked hook part. This prevents the hook part from jumping out of the locked place. This raised part may be provided only on one of the first support parts (plate part 30).

[0144] In Pattern J of FIG. 52, the side surfaces of the first support parts (plate part 30) facing each other are made serrated, and the friction between the hook part and the first support part (plate part 30) is increased so that the hook part cannot come out. A concave-convex shape or a wavy shape may also be used. In Pattern G of FIG. 52, the surface of the shaft 1 has a recess.

[0145] Pattern K of FIG. 52 is an example of a shape for increasing the strength of the first support part (plate part 30). Pattern A of FIG. 50 is a view in which the hook part F is locked. When the hook part F tries to move, the energy of its movement hits the side surface of the first support part (plate part 30) and concentrates on the connecting part between the plate part 30 and the shaft 1. Therefore, that connecting part is likely to break. The shape for strengthening that connecting part is Pattern K of FIG. 52. By making the distance between the lower inner side 79 of the side surface of the first support part and the lower outer side 76 of the side surface of the first support part longer than the distance between the upper outer side 75 of the side surface of the first support part and the upper inner side 78 of the side surface of the first support part shown in Pattern K of FIG. 52, the connecting part is strengthened. That is, the strength is increased by making the plate part 30 near the connecting part between the plate part 30 and the shaft 1 thicker. Also, it is possible to change the distance between the side surfaces of a pair of first support parts arranged along both sides of one hook part and change the strength of the crimping on the hook part within the pair of first support parts.

[0146] In the case of the first support part (first protrusion part 2a) for increasing the strength, it is desirable to make its shape a flat plate shape. The reasons are as follows. The perspective view of the second protrusion part 2a on the left side of the first support part (first protrusion part 2a) in Pattern A of FIG. 50 enlarged is Pattern A of FIG. 51. Pattern B of FIG. 51 is an enlarged view of the first protrusion part 2a on the right side of Pattern A of FIG. 51.

[0147] As can be seen from looking at Pattern A in Fig. 51, when the hook portion F attempts to move, it hits the inner side 82 of the first support portion side surface. If the distance between the lower part 79 inside the first support portion side surface and the lower part 76 outside the first support portion side surface is short, if the energy for the hook portion to move is strong, it may break. It is necessary to increase the distance to increase the strength. Therefore, as in Pattern B of Fig. 51, the shape of the first protrusion 2a is preferably a flat plate shape. Also, the first support portion is provided on the shaft 1 along both side surfaces of the hook portion so as to sandwich the hook portion. By providing it in this way, the hook portion can be supported in close contact, crimped, or in proximity to the hook portion. However, if the thickness of the hook portion does not match the width of the locking portion of the planned width and a gap is formed, when the hook portion sways in the wind, it may hit not only the inner side 82 of the first support portion side surface but also the corner 80 of the lower part inside the first support portion side surface. Therefore, it is desirable to adopt a material that is more robust for the inner side 82 of the first support portion side surface and the corner 80 of the lower part inside the first support portion side surface than the outer side 81 of the first support portion side surface and the corner 77 of the outer side of the first support portion side surface.

[0148] Pattern N in Fig. 52 is characterized in that the plate portion 30 is linear.

[0149] Patterns P to R in Fig. 52 are of a shape in which no groove or the like is formed on the inner side surface of the plate portion 30 on one side of Pattern ADI.

[0150] Pattern S in Fig. 52 is a combination of Patterns D and I.

[0151] Pattern T in the figure is a version in which the upper part of one plate portion 30 is curved to cover the upper part of the hooked portion in a lid-like manner. You can press the plate portion 30 with the upper part curved with your finger to lock the hook portion to the locking portion 60. Also, although not shown in the figure, you can change the height between the plate portion 30 with the upper part curved and the plate portion 30 with the upper part not curved, create a gap through which the hook portion can pass between the plate portion 30 with the upper part curved and the plate portion 30 not curved, and insert it into the locking portion 60 without pressing the plate portion 30 with the upper part curved with your finger.

[0152] The patterns in Fig. 52 can be combined to form the first support part (plate part 30) respectively.

[0153] (Example 10) An explanation will be given about having the shaft and a second support part having a hook part tip insertion port. (See Figs. 59 and 60)

[0154] The second support part and the second protrusion part are the same.

[0155] There are two types of shapes of the second support part (second protrusion part 2b). One is the case where there is only one hook part tip insertion port 20 in one second support part 66 (second protrusion part 2b) as shown in Fig. 59. The other is the case where there are a plurality of hook part tip insertion ports 20 in one second support part 66 (second protrusion part 2b) as shown in Fig. 60. When locking one hook part to the locking part 60, the hook part tip insertion port 20 is provided at a position where the hook part can be inserted into the hook part tip insertion port 20 at the same time.

[0156] The usage method is to lock one hook part to the locking part 60 and at the same time lock the hook part to the hook part tip insertion port 20 from the tip of the hook part. There is no special regulation on the number of hook part tip insertion ports 20 provided for one hook part. When the tip of the hook part is supported by the hook part tip insertion port 20 and the top and base of the hook part are supported by the first support part, the fixing of the hook part is strengthened.

[0157] The second support part can also be installed obliquely with respect to the longitudinal direction of the shaft in the same manner as the first support part.

[0158] (Example 11) An explanation will be given about a hanger connecting and holding tool including at least two of the hanger holders and a connecting part connecting the hanger holders to each other. (See Figs. 55 to 58)

[0159] In FIGS. 55 to 58, for clarity, only the shaft 1 is shown and the first support portion is not shown. For the sake of clarity of the structure to be described, the scale is different from the actual size. (In other embodiments, the scale may be different from the actual size for the sake of clarity of the description and the relationship between the figures.)

[0160] In FIG. 55, two shafts 1 are connected through the connecting portion 91. The shaft 1 is provided with a protrusion 92 for receiving a connecting portion for receiving the string-like connecting portion 6. The lower part of the engaging member 5 has a hole for receiving the string-like connecting portion 6, and the upper part is in a clip shape for locking to the drying pole. Of course, it may be in a shape other than the clip shape.

[0161] By simply providing the connecting portion 91, the hanger holder can be folded in two. By folding it in two, the shape of the hanger connecting holder 90 can be changed.

[0162] The one folded in two is shown in FIG. 56. As shown in FIG. 56, even when folded in two, the string-like connecting portion 6 is used so that the shaft 1 and the engaging member 5 are connected.

[0163] In this way, the connecting portion 6 has several shapes. As long as the engaging member 5 can be safely operated in a shape that can be connected to the shaft 1 via the connecting portion 6 even when the shape of the hanger connecting holder 90 is changed, a known connecting portion may be used without any particular designation.

[0164] FIG. 55 shows the completed form when the hanger connecting holder 90 is in use.

[0165] FIG. 56 shows the shape of the hanger connecting holder 90 when not in use.

[0166] FIG. 57 is an enlarged perspective view of the connecting portion 91 of the hanger connecting holder 90 when not in use.

[0167] FIG. 58 is a cross-sectional view of the connecting portion 91 of FIG. 56 taken along the line AB of FIG. 58. One of the connecting parts 91 is enlarged. As shown in the enlarged view, a part of the side surface in the short side direction of the shaft 1 is connected to the connecting part 91.

[0168] When using the hanger connecting and holding tool 90, hold the AA parts of the one and the other shaft 1 in FIG. 56 when the hanger connecting and holding tool 90 is not in use by hand and spread them horizontally in a fan shape, align the one and the other shaft 1 in a straight line, and make it into the shape of FIG. 55.

[0169] When making it into the shape when using the hanger connecting and holding tool 90, the thicknesses in the short side direction of the one shaft 1 and the other shaft 1 abut against each other, and the one and the other are connected, so that even when the hanger is locked as shown in FIG. 55 without the side surfaces shifting from each other, the horizontal straight line shape can be maintained.

[0170] When the hanger connecting and holding tool 90 is not in use, it becomes the shape of FIG. 56.

[0171] To make it into the shape when the hanger connecting and holding tool 90 is not in use, hold both ends in the longitudinal direction of the hanger connecting and holding tool 90 in FIG. 56 by hand and lower them downward as if closing a fan. Then, a part of the contact part in the short side direction between the one shaft 1 and the other shaft 1 that are connected is separated, and it becomes the shape of FIG. 56.

[0172] Next, what kind of connecting part 91 is used will be described.

[0173] As shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the connecting part 91 is configured by connecting a connecting projection (not numbered) provided on the other shaft 1 into a connecting projection receiving part (not numbered) provided on the one shaft 1.

[0174] There is no special regulation on the connection method and shape for connecting the one shaft 1 and the other shaft 1. As long as the connection between the shafts 1 can be stably made and the hanger connecting and holding tool 90 can be deformed when in use and not in use, there is no special regulation. Known techniques may be used.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0175] A hanger holder F hook part G gum tape H hanger K clip M drying pole S laundry clip for drying pole U auxiliary line indicating the rotation axis 1 axis 2a first protrusion 2b second protrusion 2c grip part protrusion receiver 3a first locking part 3b second locking part 4 hole 5 engaging member 6 connecting part 7 mounting part 8 grip part 8a grip part protrusion 9 connecting part 10 hook part fixture 11 convex part (of the hook part fixture) 20 hook part tip insertion port 21 lateral sway preventer 22 longitudinal sway preventer 30 plate part 31 width of the axis in the short direction 40 support point A 41 support point B 42 support point B´ 43 straight line AB 44 straight line AB’ 45 support point C 46 support point C´ 50 support point F 51 support point F´ 52 straight line FB 53 straight line FB’ 54 support point G 55 support point G´ 60 locking part 62 narrow width between the first support parts 63 wide width between the support parts 64 common plate part 66 second support part 70 gap 71 tip fork 75 Upper outer side of the first support part side surface 76 Lower outer side of the first support part side surface 77 Corner of the lower outer side of the first support part side surface 78 Upper inner side of the first support part side surface 79 Lower inner side of the first support part side surface 80 Corner of the lower inner side of the first support part side surface 81 Outer side of the first support part side surface 82 Inner side of the first support part side surface 83 Height of the first support part side surface 85 Concave part 86 Reinforcing part 90 Connecting hanger holder 91 Connecting part 92 Protrusion for receiving the connecting part

Claims

1. Axle and A locking portion disposed on the shaft; A hanger holder having The hanger holder is characterized in that the engagement portion is composed of the shaft and first support portions protruding from the shaft and disposed along both sides of the hook portion of the hanger.

2. Axle and 2. The hanger holder according to claim 1, further comprising a second support portion having an insertion opening for the tip of the hook portion.

3. The hanger holder according to claim 1, wherein the shaft has a plurality of locking portions.

4. Axle and A plurality of locking portions disposed on the shaft; A hanger holder having Each of the plurality of locking portions includes a first support portion protruding from the shaft and disposed along both sides of the hook portion of the hanger, and the shaft; A hanger holder, characterized in that, of the respective locking portions, first support portions disposed between adjacent locking portions are constituted by a common first support portion.

5. The hanger holder according to claim 4 , wherein the first support portions of the plurality of engaging portions have different widths from each other.

6. 5. The hanger holder according to claim 4, wherein the shaft has a second support portion provided with an insertion opening for a tip end of a hook portion fastener.

7. 5. The hanger holder according to claim 1, wherein the first support portion is a plate portion provided on the shaft.

8. 5. The hanger holder according to claim 1, wherein the shaft is provided with an attachment portion at a longitudinal end of the shaft for fixing to a clothesline pole.

9. 5. The hanger holder according to claim 1, wherein the shaft is provided with an engagement member at a longitudinal end or at the center of the shaft for engaging with a clothesline pole.

10. The hanger holder according to claim 1 or 4, wherein the shaft is provided with a connecting portion at a longitudinal end of the shaft for connecting with an engaging member.

11. At least two of the hanger holders; A connection portion for connecting the hanger holders to each other; The hanger connecting holder according to claim 1 or 4, further comprising:

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