Hanger

Abstract

To provide a hanger on which a jacket and a cloth-like material can be hung and which is smoothly foldable.SOLUTION: A hanger includes: two arms; a support part supporting each one end of the two arms via a first pivot; and a first bar and a second bar whose one ends are connected to the other ends of the respective arms via a second pivot. The other ends of the first bar and the second bar are connected via a third pivot, and grooves where the second pivot is movable are formed in the first bar and the second bar.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present technology relates to a foldable hanger. [Background technology]

[0002] A foldable hanger has been proposed that includes two arms rotatably connected to a support portion and two rails rotatably connected to each arm. One end of each rail is rotatably connected to each arm, and the other ends of the rails are rotatably connected to each other. Jackets, such as shirts, are hung on the arms, and cloth-like items, such as towels, are hung on the rails (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-90912 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] It is desirable that the hanger be folded smoothly.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a hanger that can hang jackets and cloth-like articles and that can be smoothly folded. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A hanger according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises two arms, a support portion that supports one end of each of the two arms via a first pivot, and a first bar and a second bar that are connected at one end to the other end of each arm via a second pivot, the other ends of the first bar and the second bar being connected via a third pivot, and a groove in which the second pivot can move is formed in the first bar and the second bar. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] In a hanger according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a jacket can be hung on the arm and a cloth-like material can be hung on the first and second rods, and the second pivot moves through a groove, allowing for smooth folding. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a multiple hanger. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the unfolded hanger. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the unfolded hanger. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a schematic bottom view of the unfolded hanger. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a schematic front view of the folded hanger. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings showing a multiple hanger according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a multiple hanger. The multiple hanger comprises a frame 1, two side hooks 2, and seven hangers 3. The frame 1 is substantially rectangular, with two long sides 11, 11 and two short sides 12, 12. The direction in which the long sides 11 of the frame 1 extend is defined as the longitudinal direction, and the direction in which the short sides 12 extend is defined as the width direction. The frame 1 has a thickness in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal and width directions that is approximately half the length of the short sides 12. This direction is defined as the thickness direction. Of the two surfaces of the frame 1 facing each other in the thickness direction, one surface is a hook surface 1a to which the side hooks 2 are attached, and the other surface is a hanger surface 1b to which the hangers 3 are attached.

[0010] On the hanger surface 1b side, seven fitting portions (not shown) for attaching a hanger 3 (described later) are provided at equal intervals on the inside of each long side 11, 11. The fitting portions have fitting holes (not shown) that penetrate in the width direction. A notch 12a that is open to the hook surface 1a side is provided in the center of the width of each short side 12, 12. The depth and width of the notch 12a are such that the shank 22a of the side hook 2 (described later) can be loosely fitted into it. A plurality of reinforcing members 13 are provided between the two long sides 11 and parallel to the short sides 12. The reinforcing members 13 are cylindrical.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the side hook 2 comprises a shaft 2a and a receiving portion 2b connected to one end of the shaft 2a. The receiving portion 2b is annular with a portion missing, allowing a rod to be inserted inside through the missing portion. The other end of the shaft 2a is attached to the reinforcing member 13 located at the end of the length. The other end of the shaft 2a is attached so that it can rotate around the axis of the reinforcing member 13. By rotating the shaft 2a toward the cutout 12a, the shaft 2a fits loosely into the cutout 12a, aligning the side hook 2 and the frame 1, thereby reducing the space required to use the multiple hanger.

[0012] Of the multiple reinforcing members 13, a center hook 20 is provided on the reinforcing member 13 located at the center in the longitudinal direction. The center hook 20 includes a C-shaped portion 20a, a closing portion 20b that closes the open portion of the C-shaped portion 20a, and a lever 20c connected to the closing portion 20b. A pivot 20d extending along the axial direction of the C-shaped portion 20a is provided at the connection portion between the lever 20c and the closing portion 20b. The closing portion 20b closes the open portion of the C-shaped portion 20a due to the biasing force of a biasing member (not shown). By pressing the lever 21, the closing portion 20b rotates and moves away from the open portion of the C-shaped portion 20a, allowing a rod to be received in the open portion of the C-shaped portion 20a.

[0013] Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the unfolded hanger 3, Fig. 3 is a schematic front view of the unfolded hanger 3, and Fig. 4 is a schematic bottom view of the unfolded hanger 3. In Figs. 2 to 4, up / down, front / rear, left / right directions are illustrated for ease of understanding. The hanger 3 has a support part 32 that supports two arms 31, which will be described later. The support part 32 is hollow. The support part 32 has a lower part 32a that is rectangular and long in the left / right direction when viewed from the front, and an upper part 32b that is rectangular and has a shorter left / right width than the lower part 32a. An opening is formed from the entire lower surface of the lower part 32a to the lower parts of the left and right side surfaces of the lower part 32a.

[0014] Openings 32c are formed on the left and right side surfaces of the upper part 32b. A locked part 39 is provided inside the support part 32. The locked part 39 includes a base part 39a, two elastic plates 39b, 39b, and two operating parts 39c, 39c. The operating part 39c is hollow and open on the bottom side. The base part 39a is located in the center of the lower part 32a in the left-right direction and is fixed to the front and rear parts of the lower part 32a. The operating parts 39c are located on both the left and right sides of the support part 32, above the upper part 32b and the lower part 32a. The two operating parts 39c are positioned so that a portion of each operating part 39c is exposed from each opening 32c. As shown in FIG. 3, the right surface of a portion of the operating portion 39c exposed from the right opening 32c extends vertically to be connected to the outer surface of the lower portion 32a and does not protrude to the right beyond the rightmost edge of the opening 32c, and the left surface of the portion of the operating portion 39c exposed from the left opening 32c extends vertically to be connected to the outer surface of the lower portion 32a and does not protrude to the left beyond the leftmost edge of the opening 32c.

[0015] The base part 39a and the two operation parts 39c are connected by two elastic plates 39b. For example, when a user presses the operation parts 39c with their hands toward the inside of the support part 32 (the right operation part 39c toward the left, and the left operation part 39c toward the right), the operation parts 39c move inward, and when the user releases their hands from the operation parts 39c, the elastic restoring force of the elastic plates 39b causes the operation parts 39c to move outward (the right operation part 39c toward the right, and the left operation part 39c toward the left).

[0016] A protrusion 39d protruding to the right is formed at the connection between the right elastic plate 39b and the operating portion 39c. No opening is formed in the protrusion 39d. A protrusion 39d protruding to the left is formed at the connection between the left elastic plate 39b and the operating portion 39c. A step is formed between each protrusion 39d and each elastic plate 39b. The step is formed, for example, by the underside of the protrusion 39d. When the operating portion 39c is operated, the protrusion 39d moves in the same direction as the operating portion 39c. That is, when the user presses the operating portion 39c toward the inside of the support portion 32 with their hand, the protrusion 39d moves inward. When the user releases their hand from the operating portion 39c, the elastic restoring force of the elastic plate 39b causes the protrusion 39d to move outward. The engaged portion 39 is contained within the support portion 32, except for a portion of the operating portion 39c exposed through the opening 32c, allowing the hanger 3 to be made smaller. In addition, a neat design with minimal protrusions can be achieved.

[0017] A locking portion 34 is provided on each of the left and right ends of the upper surface of the support portion 32. The right locking portion 34 has a protrusion that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the support portion 32 and a pin that protrudes to the left from the upper end of the protrusion. The left locking portion 34 has a protrusion that protrudes upward from the upper surface of the support portion 32 and a pin that protrudes to the right from the upper end of the protrusion. The hanger 3 is attached to the frame 1 by fitting each pin into the above-mentioned fitting holes. The hanger 3 can be removed from the frame 1 by removing each pin from the fitting hole.

[0018] Two arms 31 are supported on the left and right sides of the support portion 32. The arms 31 are hollow and open at the bottom when extended in the left-right direction. A locking portion 31a is formed at one end of the arms 31. The right arm 31 is positioned so that the locking portion 31a is located on the left side. The locking portion 31a of the right arm 31 is inserted into the lower right portion of the opening formed in the lower portion 32a and is rotatably supported on the support portion 32 via a first pivot 33 whose axial direction is the front-to-rear direction. The first pivot 33 is located on the right side of the lower portion 32a. The tip of the locking portion 31a of the right arm 31 locks with the lower surface of the right-side protrusion 39d, i.e., the step, so that the right arm 31 remains extended in the left-to-right direction. The front-to-rear width of the right arm 31 gradually increases toward the right.

[0019] The left arm 31 is positioned so that the locking portion 31a is located on the right side. The locking portion 31a of the left arm 31 is inserted into the lower left portion of an opening formed in the lower portion 32a, and is rotatably supported by the support portion 32 via a first pivot 33 whose axial direction is the front-to-rear direction. The first pivot 33 is positioned on the left portion of the lower portion 32a. The tip of the locking portion 31a of the left arm 31 locks with the lower surface of the left-side protrusion 39d, i.e., the step, and the left arm 31 remains extended to the left and right. The front-to-rear width of the left arm 31 gradually increases toward the left.

[0020] A connecting rod 40 protrudes downward from the other end of the right arm 31 (the right end when extended laterally). The connecting rod 40 protrudes from the inner surface (lower surface) of the upper surface of the arm 31. The protruding dimension d of the connecting rod 40 from the other end of the arm 31 (see Figure 3) is, for example, 3 to 4 cm. The protruding end of the connecting rod 40, i.e., the lower end, has a front plate portion and a rear plate portion that are separated from each other in the front and rear directions.

[0021] A connecting rod 40 protrudes downward from the other end of the left arm 31 (the left end when extended laterally). The connecting rod 40 protrudes from the inner surface (lower surface) of the upper surface of the arm 31. The protruding dimension of the connecting rod 40 from the other end of the arm 31 is, for example, 3 to 4 cm. The protruding end of the connecting rod 40, i.e., the lower end, has a front plate portion and a rear plate portion that are separated from each other in the front and rear directions.

[0022] One end of a first bar 35 is rotatably connected to the other end of the right arm 31 via a second pivot 37. The axial direction of the second pivot 37 is in the front-to-rear direction. The second pivot 37 is disposed between the front and rear plate portions of the right connecting rod 40 so as to connect the front and rear plate portions. A groove 35a is formed in one end of the first bar 35. The groove 35a penetrates from front to back and extends in the longitudinal direction of the first bar 35. In the longitudinal direction of the first bar 35, the length of the groove 35a is approximately 1 / 4 of the length of the first bar 35. The second pivot 37 is inserted into the groove 35a.

[0023] One end of a second bar 36 is rotatably connected to the other end of the left arm 31 via a second pivot 37. The axial direction of the second pivot 37 is in the front-to-rear direction. The second pivot 37 is disposed between the front and rear plate portions of the left connecting rod 40 so as to connect the front and rear plate portions. A groove 36a is formed in one end of the second bar 36. The groove 36a penetrates from front to back and extends in the longitudinal direction of the second bar 36. In the longitudinal direction of the second bar 36, the length of the groove 36a is approximately 1 / 4 of the length of the second bar 36. The second pivot 37 is inserted into the groove 36a.

[0024] The other end of the first bar 35 and the other end of the second bar 36 are rotatably connected via a third pivot 38. The axial direction of the third pivot 38 is the front-to-rear direction. As shown in Figures 1 to 4, when the left and right arms 31 are extended left and right, the right second pivot 37 is located at the right end of the groove 35a, and the left second pivot 37 is located at the left end of the groove 36a, and the first bar 35 and the second bar 36 extend left and right.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 3, when the first bar 35 is extended left and right, the vertical width of the left section is shorter than the vertical width of the right section. The underside of the central section of the first bar 35 slopes downward toward the right. The vertical width of the central section of the first bar 35 in the left-right direction increases toward the right. The central section of the first bar 35 connects the left and right sections of the first bar 35 so that the vertical width gradually changes. The top surface of the first bar 35 is generally flat. Because the vertical width of the right section of the first bar 35 is longer than the other sections, it is easy to increase the vertical width of the groove 35a in accordance with the diameter of the second pivot 37, preventing the vertical dimension of the entire first bar 35 from becoming unnecessarily large.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 4, when the first bar 35 is extended left and right, the front-to-rear width of the left section is longer than the front-to-rear width of the right section. The left and right side surfaces of the center section of the first bar 35 are inclined so that the front-to-rear width becomes shorter toward the right. The front-to-rear width of the center section of the first bar 35 in the left-to-right direction becomes longer toward the left. The center section of the first bar 35 connects the left and right sections of the first bar 35 so that the front-to-rear width changes gradually. Because the front-to-rear width of the left section of the first bar 35 is longer than the other sections, the strength of the left section of the first bar 35 is improved and the front-to-rear dimension of the entire first bar 35 can be prevented from becoming larger than necessary.

[0027] As shown in FIG. 3, when the second bar 36 is extended in the left-right direction, the vertical width of the right section of the second bar 36 is shorter than that of the left section. The lower surface of the central section of the second bar 36 slopes downward toward the left. The vertical width of the central section of the second bar 36 in the left-right direction increases toward the left. The central section of the second bar 36 connects the left and right sections of the second bar 36 so that the vertical width gradually changes. The upper surface of the second bar 36 is generally flat. Because the vertical width of the left section of the second bar 36 is longer than the other sections, it is easy to increase the vertical width of the groove 36a in accordance with the diameter of the second pivot 37, and it is possible to prevent the vertical dimension of the entire second bar 36 from becoming unnecessarily large.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 4, when the second bar 36 is extended left and right, the front-to-rear width of the right portion is longer than the front-to-rear width of the left portion. The left and right side surfaces of the center portion of the second bar 36 are inclined so that the front-to-rear width becomes shorter toward the left. The front-to-rear width of the center portion of the second bar 36 in the left-to-right direction becomes longer toward the right. The center portion of the second bar 36 connects the left and right portions of the second bar 36 so that the front-to-rear width gradually changes. Because the front-to-rear width of the right portion of the second bar 36 is longer than the other portions, the strength of the right portion of the second bar 36 is improved and the front-to-rear dimension of the entire second bar 36 can be prevented from becoming larger than necessary.

[0029] The protruding dimension d need only be a length necessary to ensure a space between the arm 31 and the first rod 35 or the second rod 36 that allows for easy insertion of a cloth-like item, such as a face towel, when drying, and is not limited to 3 to 4 cm.

[0030] Fig. 5 is a schematic front view of the folded hanger 3. When the hanger 3 is in an unfolded state (see Fig. 3), if the user presses each operating portion 39c by hand toward the inside of the support portion 32 (the right operating portion 39c toward the left, and the left operating portion 39c toward the right), each protrusion 39d moves toward the inside of the support portion 32, and the engagement between the locking portion 31a and each protrusion 39d is released.

[0031] The right arm 31 rotates clockwise in FIG. 3 around the first pivot 33, and the left arm 31 rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 3 around the first pivot 33. The right second pivot 37 moves leftward in the groove 35a, and the left second pivot 37 moves rightward in the groove 35a. One end of the first bar 35 (the right end in FIG. 3) rotates clockwise in FIG. 3 around the second pivot 37, and one end of the second bar 36 (the left end in FIG. 3) rotates counterclockwise in FIG. 3 around the second pivot 37.

[0032] The other end of the first rod 35 (the left end in FIG. 3) and the other end of the second rod 36 (the right end in FIG. 3) rise while rotating around the third pivot 38. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the hanger 3 is folded. As mentioned above, the operating part 39c is configured to be hollow with an open bottom, and therefore the dimensions of the locking part 31a are designed to be relatively long. Even if there is a risk that the tip of the locking part 31a will interfere with the operating part 39c when the arm 31 rotates, the tip can fit inside the operating part 39c, so interference can be prevented.

[0033] When unfolding the hanger 3 from the folded state, for example, in the state shown in Figure 5, the right arm 31 is rotated counterclockwise around the first pivot 33, and the left arm 31 is rotated clockwise around the first pivot 33. When the locking portion 31a comes into contact with the protrusion 39d, the elastic plate 39b bends, allowing the locking portion 31a to climb over the protrusion 39d. Therefore, the contact of the locking portion 31a with the protrusion 39d does not prevent the hanger 3 from unfolding.

[0034] In the hanger 3 according to the embodiment, a jacket can be hung on the arm 31, and a cloth-like article, such as a face towel, can be hung on the first rod 35 and the second rod 36. When folding, the second pivots 37 move in the grooves 35a and 36a, so that the arms 31, the first rod 35, and the second rod 36 move smoothly, allowing the hanger 3 to be folded easily.

[0035] Furthermore, by providing the connecting rod 40, a space can be secured between the arm 31 and the first rod 35 or the second rod 36 into which a cloth-like material can be easily inserted.

[0036] Furthermore, the locked portion 39 is contained within the support portion 32 except for a portion of the operating portion 39c exposed from the opening 32c, thereby enabling the hanger 3 to be made smaller. Furthermore, the right surface of the portion of the operating portion 39c exposed from the right opening 32c does not protrude to the right beyond the rightmost edge of the opening 32c, and the left surface of the portion of the operating portion 39c exposed from the left opening 32c does not protrude to the left beyond the leftmost edge of the opening 32c, thereby achieving a neat design with minimal protrusions. Note that although the above-described hanger 3 is used in a multiple hanger, the configuration according to the embodiment may also be applied to a hanger not used in a multiple hanger, for example, a hanger used alone.

[0037] The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered limiting. The scope of the present invention is intended to include all modifications within the scope of the claims and the scope equivalent to the claims. The features described in each embodiment can be mutually combined. Furthermore, independent claims and dependent claims described in the claims can be mutually combined in any and all combinations, regardless of the reference format. Furthermore, although the claims use a format in which a claim references two or more other claims (multiple claim format), this is not limiting. A multiple claim (multi-multi claim) that references at least one other multiple claim may also be used. [Explanation of symbols]

[0038] 3 hangers 31 Arm 31a Locking part 32 Support part 32c aperture 33 Axis 1 35 First bar 36 Second bar 37 Axis 2 38 Third Axis 39 Locked part

Claims

1. Two arms and a support portion that supports one end of each of the two arms via a first pivot; a first bar member and a second bar member, one end of which is connected to the other end of each arm via a second pivot; Equipped with the other ends of the first rod and the second rod are connected via a third pivot; A groove in which the second pivot can move is formed in the first bar and the second bar. hanger.

2. a connecting rod connecting the other end of each arm to one end of the first rod and one end of the second rod, The second pivot is provided on the connecting rod. The hanger of claim 1 .

3. The support portion is hollow, A locking portion is formed at one end of the arm, a locking portion to which the locking portion is locked is provided on the inner side of the support portion, an opening is formed in the support portion to expose a part of the locked portion; The locked portion is disposed inside the support portion so that the part of the locked portion exposed from the opening does not protrude outward beyond the edge of the opening. The hanger according to claim 1 or 2.

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