Manufacturing method of auxiliary tool of hanging device

Abstract

To provide an auxiliary tool for a hanging device being usable with it attached to an existing hanging device, capable of holding a hanger in an inclined state, further, setting the inclination direction of the hanger in two directions, and reducing the number of components.SOLUTION: An auxiliary tool 1 includes a body part 20, a first holding part 21 and a second holding part 22. As a result, the auxiliary tool 1 can be attached to an existing hanging device 100 for use and can hold the hanger 110 in an inclined state, further, the hanger 110 can be inclined in two directions, and the number of components can be reduced.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an auxiliary tool for a hanging device. [Background technology]

[0002] Hanging devices for hanging hangers include, for example, hanger racks, hanger stands, closets, and clotheslines. Hanger racks, hanger stands, and closets hang hangers with clothes hanging from them. Hanger racks and hanger stands also have a display function for displaying merchandise by hanging hangers with clothes hanging from them. Clotheslines hang hangers with washed clothes hanging from them.

[0003] An auxiliary tool for a hanging device for suspending a hanger is disclosed in the following Patent Document 1. Also, hanging devices for suspending a hanger are disclosed in the following Patent Documents 2 and 3.

[0004] The hanger holder of Patent Document 1 is a soft or flexible narrow sheet member provided with fixing means for fixing to a clothes drying pole at both ends and with at least two or more hanger hook holding holes formed in the longitudinal direction of the narrow sheet. The hanger holder of Patent Document 1 holds a hanger with laundry hanging from it on the clothes drying pole by aligning the sheet member along the longitudinal direction of the clothes drying pole, fixing both ends with fixing means, and inserting the hanger hook into the hook holding hole of the fixed sheet member and engaging the hook with the clothes drying pole. In this way, the hanger holder of Patent Document 1 can be attached to an existing clothes drying pole using the fixing means.

[0005] The diagonal hanger rack of Patent Document 2 is made up of two corrugated metal rod-shaped columns connected in parallel by a bridging member to form one column. When a hanger is hung from the recess of one column and the recess of the other column of the diagonal hanger rack of Patent Document 2, the hanger is hung diagonally due to the engagement of the shapes of both columns.

[0006] The hanger hanging rod of Patent Document 3 has uneven grooves on the upper surface that are aligned at a fixed angle that is not a right angle to the vertical plane that includes the hanger hanging rod. When the hanger neck of the hanger hanging rod of Patent Document 3 is dropped into the recess of the hanger hanging rod, the hanger neck falls into the recess at an angle that is not a right angle to the hanger hanging rod, so the front of the product hung on the hanger maintains an oblique angle to the hanger hanging rod. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3159659 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-207384 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 56-77376 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] However, although the hanger holder of Patent Document 1 can be used with existing hanging devices such as clothes drying poles, it cannot hold a hanger in an inclined state relative to the clothes drying pole.

[0009] Furthermore, although the diagonal hanger rack of Patent Document 2 and the hanger hanging rod of Patent Document 3 can hold hangers in an inclined position, they cannot be used with existing hanging devices such as hanger racks, hanger stands, closets, and clotheslines. Furthermore, the diagonal hanger rack of Patent Document 2 requires two pillars and a bridging member, resulting in a large number of parts. Furthermore, the hanger hanging rod of Patent Document 3 only allows hangers to be tilted in one direction.

[0010] To provide an auxiliary tool for a hanging device that can be attached to an existing hanging device, can hold a hanger in an inclined state, can set the hanger to be inclined in two directions, and requires a small number of parts. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the auxiliary tool for a hanging device according to a first aspect of the present invention is an auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device having a rod member for hanging a hanger, comprising a main body attached to the rod member, and first and second holding parts provided on the main body for holding the hanger hung from the rod member in a state in which the shoulder width direction of the hanger is inclined with respect to the short side direction of the rod member, and is characterized in that the first shoulder width direction, which is the shoulder width direction of the hanger held by the first holding part, and the second shoulder width direction, which is the shoulder width direction of the hanger held by the second holding part, are two mutually different directions.

[0012] In the auxiliary tool for a hanging device of this invention, it is preferable that the main body portion is shaped along the longitudinal direction of the rod member, and that a plurality of first groove portions and a plurality of second groove portions are provided on a portion of the main body portion opposite to the portion attached to the rod member, the plurality of first groove portions having first wall surfaces provided in the first shoulder width direction, the plurality of second groove portions having second wall surfaces provided in the second shoulder width direction, the first retaining portion being made up of the first wall surfaces of the plurality of first groove portions, and the second retaining portion being made up of the second wall surfaces of the plurality of second groove portions.

[0013] In the auxiliary tool for a hanging device of the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of the first groove portions and a plurality of the second groove portions are provided in a zigzag pattern alternately in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion.

[0014] In the auxiliary tool for a hanging device of the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of the first groove portions and a plurality of the second groove portions are provided in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, intersecting each other in an X shape.

[0015] In the auxiliary tool for a hanging device of this invention, it is preferable that the main body portion is shaped so that multiple pieces can be attached to the rod member, and that a first protrusion and a second protrusion are provided opposite each other on a portion of the main body opposite the portion attached to the rod member, and that the first protrusion and the second protrusion each have a first wall surface provided in the first shoulder width direction and a second wall surface provided in the second shoulder width direction, and that the first holding portion is composed of the first wall surface of the first protrusion and the first wall surface of the second protrusion, and that the second holding portion is composed of the second wall surface of the first protrusion and the second wall surface of the second protrusion.

[0016] In the auxiliary device for the hanging device of this invention, it is preferable that the part of the main body that is attached to the rod member is provided with an attachment part such as a plate part or a boss part that can be detachably attached to an attachment part such as a slit or recess provided in the rod member.

[0017] In the auxiliary tool for a hanging device of this invention, it is preferable that the main body portion is shaped along the longitudinal direction of the rod member, and that on one longitudinal side of the main body portion, a plurality of first convex pieces are erected facing opposite to the side of the main body portion attached to the rod member, and on the other longitudinal side of the main body portion, a plurality of second convex pieces are erected facing opposite to the side of the main body portion attached to the rod member, the direction connecting a first end of one end of the first convex piece and a first end of one end of the second convex piece is along the first shoulder width direction, and the direction connecting a second end of the other end of the first convex piece and a second end of the other end of the second convex piece is along the second shoulder width direction, the first holding portion is made up of the first end of the first convex piece and the first end of the second convex piece, and the second holding portion is made up of the second end of the first convex piece and the second end of the second convex piece.

[0018] In the auxiliary tool for a hanging device of the present invention, it is preferable that the first protruding piece portions and the second protruding piece portions are arranged alternately.

[0019] In the auxiliary tool for a hanging device of this invention, it is preferable that the first protruding piece and the second protruding piece are arranged so that a part or all of them face each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] The auxiliary tool for a hanging device of this invention can be attached to an existing hanging device and used, and can hold a hanger in an inclined state, and furthermore, the hanger can be inclined in two directions, and furthermore, the number of parts can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a state in which a first embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a suspension device of the present invention is in use. [Figure 2] 2 is a plan view showing the auxiliary tool of the hanging device in use, taken along the line II in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view showing an auxiliary device of the hanging device, taken along line III-III in FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an auxiliary tool for a hanging device. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the use of the auxiliary tool of the hanging device. [Figure 6] 6 is a cross-sectional view showing the auxiliary tool of the suspension device in use, taken along line VI-VI in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a hanger. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a state in which a second embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a suspension device of the present invention is in use. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which a third embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a suspension device of the present invention is in use. [Figure 10] 10 is a plan view showing the auxiliary tool of the hanging device in use, taken along the arrow X in FIG. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing an auxiliary tool of the hanging device and a part of the rod member of the hanging device. [Figure 12] 12 is a cross-sectional view showing an auxiliary tool of the hanging device and a part of the rod member of the hanging device, taken along line XII-XII in FIG. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a state in which a fourth embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a suspension device of the present invention is in use. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which a suspension device auxiliary tool according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is in use. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an auxiliary tool for a hanging device. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the use of the auxiliary tool of the hanging device. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a suspension device auxiliary tool according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is in use. [Figure 18]FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a modified example of the usage form of the auxiliary tool for the hanging device of the present invention, and is a perspective view showing a modified example of a hanger stand. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is also a perspective view showing a modified example of the usage form of the auxiliary tool for the hanging device of the present invention, and is a perspective view showing a modified example of a hanger stand. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] Hereinafter, six embodiments (examples) of the auxiliary tool for a suspension device according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0023] In addition, since the drawings are schematic diagrams, the main parts are shown, and parts other than the main parts are not shown, and some hatching or cross sections are not shown.

[0024] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments. Furthermore, the components in the following embodiments include those that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that are within the so-called equivalent range. Furthermore, the components disclosed in the following embodiments can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, the dimensions of the components disclosed in the following embodiments are arbitrary dimensions that are optimally suited to the dimensions of the hanger and the garment.

[0025] (Description of the configuration of the first embodiment) 1 to 7 show a first embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a suspension device according to the present invention. The configuration of auxiliary tool 1 for a suspension device according to this first embodiment (hereinafter, may be referred to as "auxiliary tool 1") will be described below.

[0026] (Description of the hanger stand 100 as the hanging device 100) The auxiliary tool 1 is used by being attached to a rod member 101 of a hanging device 100 by an attachment member 105 described below. In this example, the hanging device 100 is configured from an existing clothes rack or clothes stand, as shown in Fig. 1. The hanging device 100 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "clothes hanger stand 100") has a display function of hanging hangers 110 on which clothes 111 are hung as merchandise, thereby displaying and exhibiting the clothes 111.

[0027] The hanger stand 100 comprises one rod member 101, a pair of support posts 102, 102, a pair of legs 103, 103, and a reinforcing member 104. In this example, the rod member 101, the pair of support posts 102, 102, the pair of legs 103, 103, and the reinforcing member 104 are made of round pipes. The assisting tool 1 is attached to the rod member 101 via an attachment member 105. In this example, the attachment member 105 is made of a magnet or double-sided adhesive tape. Note that the attachment member 105 may be a screw, a clamp, or the like, in addition to a magnet or double-sided adhesive tape.

[0028] In the hanger stand 100, a pair of legs 103, 103 are placed on a placement surface 106 such as a floor. In this example, the pair of legs 103, 103 are formed in a gate-like shape using round pipes and are fixed. However, the pair of legs 103, 103 is not limited to this example. In other words, the pair of legs 103, 103 may be formed in a shape other than a gate-like shape using round pipes and may be attached with casters or the like to be mobile.

[0029] The lower ends of a pair of support columns 102 are fixed to the pair of legs 103, 103 in a vertical direction, perpendicular to the installation surface 106. Both ends of a reinforcing member 104 are fixed to the lower ends of the pair of support columns 102, 102. Both ends of a rod member 101 are fixed to the upper ends of the pair of support columns 102, 102. The rod member 101 is fixed to a horizontal direction, parallel to the installation surface 106.

[0030] (Description of the rod member 101) In this example, the rod member 101 is formed from a long round pipe as shown in FIGS. 3(A) and 4(B). The rod member 101 may be a long member other than a long round pipe, such as a long rod member 101A having a trapezoidal cross section as shown in FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C), or a long rod member other than the long rod member 101A having a trapezoidal cross section. The long direction of the long rod member 101 is referred to as the longitudinal direction D1, and the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction D1 is referred to as the transverse direction D2. The material of the rod member 101 is not particularly limited. For example, the rod member 101 may be made of resin, metal, or resin or metal with a decorative coating such as paint or plating applied to its surface.

[0031] Positioning pins 107 are provided on both ends of the rod member 101. An auxiliary tool 1 is attached to the rod member 101 via an attachment member 105 and the pin 107. A plurality of hangers 110 are suspended from the rod member 101 via the auxiliary tool 1. Clothes 111 as merchandise are suspended from the hangers 110. In this example, the merchandise clothes 111 are shirts.

[0032] (Explanation of Hangar 110) As shown in Figures 7(A) and (B), the hanger 110 comprises a main body portion 112, left and right shoulder portions 113, 113 protruding from the left and right sides of the main body portion 112, and a hook 114 protruding upward from the upper end surface of the main body portion 112.

[0033] In the hanger 110, as shown in Fig. 7(A), the direction of the axial center line of the shaft portion 115 of the hook 114 is referred to as the hook axial direction V. In addition, in the hanger 110, as shown in Fig. 7(B), the left-right direction connecting the left and right shoulder portions 113, 113 is referred to as the shoulder width direction D3. The hook axial direction V and the shoulder width direction D3 are perpendicular to each other.

[0034] (Explanation of assistive device 1) The auxiliary tool 1 is an auxiliary tool for a hanger stand 100 having a rod member 101 for hanging a hanger 110. As shown in Figs. 3 to 6, the auxiliary tool 1 comprises a main body 20, a first holding part 21, and a second holding part 22. In this example, the auxiliary tool 1 is made of a transparent resin such as polycarbonate. However, the auxiliary tool 1 may be made of a material other than transparent resin. Furthermore, in this example, the auxiliary tool 1 is processed by NC processing, but the processing method is not particularly limited.

[0035] The main body 20 has a columnar shape along the longitudinal direction D1 of the rod member 101. That is, the main body 20 is composed of an elongated object. In this example, the end face shape or cross-sectional shape of the main body 20 is rectangular, as shown in Figs. 3 and 6. However, the end face shape or cross-sectional shape of the main body 20 may be a shape other than the rectangular shape of this example. For example, it may have a shape in which both left and right corners of the upper side are chamfered, or a shape in which the upper side forms a convex curved surface, such as a semi-cylindrical shape.

[0036] The length of the main body 20 is equal to or slightly shorter than the length of the rod member 101. Circular positioning holes 200 are provided at both ends of the main body 20. The main body 20 is positioned on the rod member 101 by fitting the pins 107 of the rod member 101 into the through holes 200. The main body 20 is attached to the rod member 101 via an attachment member 105. In this way, the assisting device 1 is attached to the hanger stand 100. Note that when the main body 20 is attached to a long rod member 101A having a trapezoidal cross section as shown in Figures 3(B) and 4(C), the main body 20 does not need to have the through holes 200.

[0037] The first holding portion 21 and the second holding portion 22 are provided on the main body 20. As shown in FIGS. 2, 4(A), and 5, the first holding portion 21 and the second holding portion 22 hold a hanger 110 suspended from a rod member 101 via an auxiliary tool 1 in a state in which the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short-side direction D2 of the rod member 101. The shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 held by the first holding portion 21 is defined as a first shoulder width direction D31. The shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 held by the second holding portion 22 is defined as a second shoulder width direction D32. The first shoulder width direction D31 and the second shoulder width direction D32 are two different directions and are inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short-side direction D2. The angle θ° is an arbitrary angle suitable for displaying the garments 111.

[0038] A plurality of first grooves 210 and a plurality of second grooves 220 are provided in the upper portion of the main body 20, opposite the lower portion attached to the rod member 101. The first grooves 210 each have a first wall surface 211 extending in the first shoulder width direction D31. The second grooves 220 each have a second wall surface 221 extending in the second shoulder width direction D32.

[0039] In this example, as shown in FIG. 6 , the first groove 210 has a concave shape with an opening on the top surface of the main body 20. The first wall surface 211 forming the first groove 210 has both left and right side surfaces and a bottom surface. Similarly to the first groove 210, the second groove 220 also has a concave shape with an opening on the top surface of the main body 20, and the second wall surface 221 forming the second groove 220 has both left and right side surfaces and a bottom surface. The dimension between the first wall surfaces 211 on both the left and right sides of the first groove 210 and the dimension between the second wall surfaces 221 on both the left and right sides of the second groove 220 are large enough to fit the hook 114 and are slightly larger than the diameter of the circular cross section of the hook 114. Note that the first groove 210 and the second groove 220 may have a shape other than a concave shape. For example, the first groove and the second groove may have inclined both left and right wall surfaces and no bottom surface. Even in the case of such a first groove portion and a second groove portion, the dimension between the wall surfaces on both the left and right sides is the dimension as described above.

[0040] 4(A), the first groove portions 210 and the second groove portions 220 are provided in multiple, alternating zigzag fashion in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion 20, i.e., the longitudinal direction D1 of the rod member 101. The first groove portions 210 and the second groove portions 220 form a zigzag shape when viewed from the opposite side, i.e., from the upper side, of the side of the main body portion 20 that is attached to the rod member 101, i.e., the lower side.

[0041] The first holding portion 21 is composed of a first wall surface 211 of a first groove portion 210. The second holding portion 22 is composed of a second wall surface 221 of a second groove portion 220. A first shoulder width direction D31 of the hanger 110 held by the first holding portion 21 and a second shoulder width direction D32 of the hanger 110 held by the second holding portion 22 intersect on both outer sides of the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 20.

[0042] 5, in this example, the assisting tool 1 has a portion of the wall surface 211 of the first groove portion 210 and a portion of the wall surface 221 of the second groove portion 220 cut out to adjust the angles in the shoulder width directions D3, D31, and D32 of the hanger 110. The cutouts in the portions of the wall surfaces 211 and 221 may not be necessary.

[0043] (Explanation of the Function of Embodiment 1) The auxiliary tool 1 for a suspension device according to the first embodiment has the above-described configuration, and its operation will be described below.

[0044] The left and right shoulder portions of a garment 111 as a product are hung from the left and right shoulder portions 113, 113 of a hanger 110. The hook 114 of the hanger 110 from which the garment 111 is hung is dropped into the first groove 210 of the first holding portion 21 of the assisting device 1. Then, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4(A), and 5, the hanger 110 from which the garment 111 is hung is held by the first holding portion 21 in a state in which the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short-side direction D2 of the rod member 101, i.e., in a state in which it is in a first shoulder width direction D31.

[0045] 5, when the hanger 110 tries to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the hook axis direction V, the hooks 114 of the hanger 110 come into contact with the first holding portion 21, i.e., the first wall surfaces 211 on both sides of the first groove portion 210, restricting the rotation of the hanger 110. Therefore, the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is held in a state inclined at an angle θ°, i.e., in a state of the first shoulder width direction D31.

[0046] 1 and 2, the hanging device 100 is viewed from the short side direction D2 of the rod member 101 with the long side direction D1 of the rod member 101 facing forward. Since the garment 111 hanging from the hanger 110 is held in the hanging device 100 at an angle θ° with respect to the short side direction D2 of the rod member 101, the garment 111 is displayed in a manner that allows the entire garment 111 to be easily seen.

[0047] Furthermore, the hook 114 of the hanger 110 with the garment 111 hanging therefrom is dropped into the second groove 220 of the second holding portion 22 of the hanger supporter 1. Then, as shown in FIG. 4(A), the hanger 110 with the garment 111 hanging therefrom is held by the second holding portion 22 in a state in which the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short side direction D2 of the rod member 101, i.e., in a state in which ...32.

[0048] As shown in Fig. 4(A), the angle θ° of the first shoulder width direction D31 of the hanger 110 held by the first holding portion 21 and the angle θ° of the second shoulder width direction D32 of the hanger 110 held by the second holding portion 22 are different from each other. In this way, the garments 111 hung on the hangers 110 are displayed in two directions.

[0049] In addition, the hangers 110 can be hung from all of the first holding portions 21 and second holding portions 22, from every other first holding portion 21 and second holding portion 22, or from every several first holding portions 21 and second holding portions 22, thereby adjusting the spacing between adjacent garments 111.

[0050] (Explanation of the Effects of the First Embodiment) The auxiliary tool 1 for a hanging device according to this first embodiment (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "auxiliary tool 1 of the first embodiment") has the above-described configuration and functions, and its effects will be described below.

[0051] Auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1 includes main body 20, first holding part 21, and second holding part 22, and main body 20 is attached to rod member 101 of hanging device 100 via attachment member 105. As a result, auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1 can be used with existing hanging devices 100.

[0052] Moreover, the auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1 has a main body 20 provided with a first holding part 21 and a second holding part 22, and the first holding part 21 and the second holding part 22 hold the hanger 110 suspended from the rod member 101 in a state in which the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is inclined with respect to the short side direction D2 of the rod member 101. As a result, the auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1 can hold the hanger 110 in an inclined state.

[0053] Moreover, in the assisting tool 1 of this embodiment 1, the first shoulder width direction D31, which is the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 held by the first holding part 21, and the second shoulder width direction D32, which is the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 held by the second holding part 22, are two different directions. As a result, the assisting tool 1 of this embodiment 1 can hold the hanger 110 tilted in two directions.

[0054] Furthermore, since the auxiliary device 1 of this embodiment 1 has a main body 20 provided with a first holding portion 21 and a second holding portion 22, it is made up of a single part, and requires fewer parts than the diagonal hanger rack of Patent Document 2, which is made up of multiple parts.

[0055] In the auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1, the first holding portion 21 and the second holding portion 22 are configured from the first wall surface 211 of the first groove portion 210 and the second wall surface 221 of the second groove portion 220, so when the hanger 110 tries to rotate around the hook axis direction V, the hook 114 of the hanger 110 abuts against the first wall surface 211 of the first groove portion 210 and the second wall surface 221 of the second groove portion 220, thereby restricting the rotation of the hanger 110. Therefore, the auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1 reliably holds the hanger 110 in a state in which the shoulder width direction D3 is inclined at an angle θ°, that is, in a state of the first shoulder width direction D31 or the second shoulder width direction D32.

[0056] The auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1 has a plurality of first grooves 210 and second grooves 220 arranged alternately in a zigzag pattern in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 20. As a result, the auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1 can set the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 to two different directions: a first shoulder width direction D31 of the first wall surface 211 of the first grooves 210 and a second shoulder width direction D32 of the second wall surface 221 of the second grooves 220. As a result, the auxiliary tool 1 of this embodiment 1 can hold the hanger 110 tilted in two directions, and can display the garments 111 hanging from the hanger 110 in two directions.

[0057] (Description of the configuration, operation, and effects of the second embodiment) Figure 8 shows a second embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a hanging device according to the present invention. The configuration, operation, and effects of auxiliary tool 1A for a hanging device according to this second embodiment will be described below. Note that in Figure 8, the same reference numerals as those in Figures 1 to 7 indicate the same parts.

[0058] The auxiliary tool 1 of the first embodiment has a plurality of first groove portions 210 and second groove portions 220 provided alternately in a zigzag pattern in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 20. In contrast, the auxiliary tool 1A of the second embodiment has a plurality of first groove portions 210 and second groove portions 220 provided in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 20 in an X-shaped crossing state.

[0059] The assisting tool 1A of this second embodiment has the above-described configuration, and therefore can achieve the same functions and effects as those of the assisting tool 1 of the first embodiment.

[0060] (Description of the configuration of the third embodiment) Figures 9 to 12 show a third embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a hanging device according to the present invention. The configuration of auxiliary tool 1B for a hanging device according to this third embodiment (hereinafter, may be referred to as "auxiliary tool 1B") will be described below. Note that in Figures 9 to 12, the same reference numerals as those in Figures 1 to 8 indicate the same items. Also, in Figure 9, the illustration of garment 111 hung from hanger 110 is omitted.

[0061] 9 to 12, auxiliary tool 1B includes a main body 20B, a first holding part 21B, and a second holding part 22B. Similar to the auxiliary tools 1 and 1A, auxiliary tool 1B is made of a transparent resin such as polycarbonate, or a material other than transparent resin.

[0062] A plurality of main bodies 20B (13 in this example) are attached to the rod member 101B and have a rectangular parallelepiped shape. That is, main bodies 20B are made of short pieces. A first protrusion 210B and a second protrusion 220B are provided opposite each other on the upper side of main body 20B, opposite the portion attached to rod member 101B, i.e., the lower portion.

[0063] The first protrusion 210B and the second protrusion 220B have a triangular shape when viewed from the opposite side, i.e., from above, of the side of the main body 20B where they are attached to the rod member 101B, i.e., from below. The first protrusion 210B and the second protrusion 220B have first wall surfaces 211B and 221B provided in a first shoulder width direction D31, second wall surfaces 212B and 222B provided in a second shoulder width direction D32, and third wall surfaces 213B and 223B provided in the longitudinal direction D1. The first shoulder width direction D31 of the first wall surfaces 211B and 221B and the second shoulder width direction D32 of the second wall surfaces 212B and 222B intersect at the center of the main body 20B.

[0064] The first holding portion 21B is composed of a first wall surface 211B of the first protruding portion 210B and a first wall surface 221B of the second protruding portion 220B. The second holding portion 22B is composed of a second wall surface 212B of the first protruding portion 210B and a second wall surface 222B of the second protruding portion 220B.

[0065] The first wall surface 211B of the first protrusion 210B and the first wall surface 221B of the second protrusion 220B are parallel to each other and to a first shoulder width direction D31 that is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short-side direction D2. The second wall surface 212B of the first protrusion 210B and the second wall surface 222B of the second protrusion 220B are parallel to each other and to a second shoulder width direction D32 that is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short-side direction D2. The third wall surface 213B of the first protrusion 210B and the third wall surface 223B of the second protrusion 220B are parallel to each other and to the longitudinal direction D1.

[0066] The rod member 101B to which the assisting tool 1B of this third embodiment is attached has a long trapezoidal cross-section, similar to the long rod member 101A having a trapezoidal cross-section shown in FIGS. 3(B) and 4(C). The portion of the rod member 101B to which the assisting tool 1B is attached, i.e., the upper portion, is provided with attachment portions such as slits 108B and recesses 109B. The slits 108B are provided on both sides of the rod member 101B in the longitudinal direction D1. The recesses 109B are circular, and multiple recesses (13 in this example) are provided in the middle of the rod member 101B in the longitudinal direction D1. The intervals between the recesses 109B may be equal or unequal. The attachment portions may be something other than the slits 108B and recesses 109B.

[0067] The portion of main body 20B that is attached to rod member 101B, i.e., the lower portion, is integrally provided with attachment portions such as two attachment plate portions 230B and one boss portion 231B. The two plate portions 230B are provided corresponding to third wall surfaces 213B and 223B, and are detachably attached to slit 108B. The one boss portion 231B is provided in the center of main body 20B, and is detachably attached to recess 109B. The attachment portion may be something other than plate portion 230B, boss portion 231B, etc.

[0068] (Explanation of the Function of the Third Embodiment) The assisting tool 1B of the third embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration, and its operation will be described below.

[0069] First, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, two plate portions 230B and one boss portion 231B of the assisting tool 1B are detachably attached to the slits 108B on both sides of the rod member 101B and the intermediate recess 109B.

[0070] 9 and 10, the hook 114 of the hanger 110 is dropped between the first wall surface 211B of the first protrusion 210B of the first holding portion 21B of the assisting tool 1B and the first wall surface 221B of the second protrusion 220B. Then, the hanger 110 is held by the first holding portion 21B in a state where the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short side direction D2 of the rod member 101 along the first shoulder width direction D31.

[0071] Similarly, the hook 114 of the hanger 110 is dropped between the second wall surface 212B of the first protrusion 210B of the second holding portion 22B of the assisting tool 1B and the second wall surface 222B of the second protrusion 220B. Then, the hanger 110 is held by the second holding portion 22 in a state where the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short-side direction D2 of the rod member 101 along the second shoulder width direction D32.

[0072] 10, when the hanger 110 tries to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise around the hook axis direction V, the hook 114 of the hanger 110 abuts against the first wall surface 211B of the first protrusion 210B and the first wall surface 221B of the second protrusion 220B, or the second wall surface 212B of the first protrusion 210B and the second wall surface 222B of the second protrusion 220B, thereby restricting the rotation of the hanger 110. Therefore, the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is kept inclined at an angle θ°.

[0073] By hanging the garment 111 on the hanger 110, the garment 111 is held in a state inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short-side direction D2 of the rod member 101B, similar to the assisting tool 1 of the first embodiment, and is displayed in a state that makes it easy to see the entire garment 111. Moreover, the garment 111 is displayed in two directions, the first shoulder width direction D31 and the second shoulder width direction D32.

[0074] (Explanation of the Effects of the Third Embodiment) The assisting tool 1B of the third embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration and functions, and its effects will be explained below.

[0075] In the auxiliary tool 1B of this embodiment 3, the first holding part 21B is composed of the first wall surface 211B of the first protrusion 210B and the first wall surface 221B of the second protrusion 220B, and the second holding part 22B is composed of the second wall surface 212B of the first protrusion 210B and the second wall surface 222B of the second protrusion 220B. As a result, the auxiliary tool 1B of this embodiment 3 can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tool 1 of embodiment 1 and the auxiliary tool 1A of embodiment 2.

[0076] In the assisting tool 1B of this embodiment 3, the main body 20B is provided with a plate portion 230B and a boss portion 231B that can be detachably attached to the slit 108B and the recess 109B provided in the rod member 101B. As a result, the assisting tool 1B of this embodiment 3 can be easily attached to and detached from the existing rod member 101B, and the display form of the clothes 111 can be easily changed and adjusted.

[0077] (Description of the configuration, operation, and effects of the fourth embodiment) Figure 13 shows a fourth embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a hanging device according to the present invention. The configuration, operation, and effects of auxiliary tool 1C for a hanging device according to this fourth embodiment (hereinafter, may be referred to as "auxiliary tool 1C of fourth embodiment") will be described below. Note that in Figure 13, the same reference numerals as those in Figures 1 to 12 indicate the same items.

[0078] In the auxiliary tool 1B of the third embodiment, the first protrusion 210B and the second protrusion 220B are provided opposite each other along the short side direction D2, whereas in the auxiliary tool 1C of the fourth embodiment, the first protrusion 210B and the second protrusion 220B are provided opposite each other along the long side direction D1.

[0079] The assisting tool 1C of the fourth embodiment has the above-described configuration, and therefore can achieve the same functions and effects as those of the assisting tool 1B of the third embodiment.

[0080] (Description of the configuration of the fifth embodiment) Figures 14 to 16 show a fifth embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a hanging device according to the present invention. The configuration of auxiliary tool 1D for a hanging device according to this fifth embodiment (hereinafter, may be referred to as "auxiliary tool 1D") will be described below. Note that in Figures 14 to 16, the same reference numerals as those in Figures 1 to 13 indicate the same items. Also, in Figure 14, rod member 101 is not shown.

[0081] 14 to 16, the auxiliary tool 1D includes a main body 20D, a first holding part 21D, and a second holding part 22D. In this example, the auxiliary tool 1D is made of a thin steel plate and is processed by pressing and bending. Note that the auxiliary tool 1D may be made of a material other than the thin steel plate, such as resin, or may be processed by a process other than pressing and bending, such as NC processing.

[0082] The main body 20D has a rectangular plate shape that is aligned with the longitudinal direction D1 of the rod member 101. In other words, the main body 20D is composed of a long object. The length of the main body 20D is equal to or slightly shorter than the length of the rod member 101. Circular positioning holes 200 are provided at both ends of the main body 20D. The main body 20D is attached to the rod member 101 via an attachment member (not shown). As a result, the assisting device 1D is attached to a hanger stand (not shown).

[0083] On one side in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 20D, a plurality of first protrusions 24 are erected facing upward, i.e., opposite to the side of the main body 20D that is attached to the rod member 101, i.e., the lower side. On the other side in the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body 20D, a plurality of second protrusions 25 are erected facing upward, i.e., opposite to the side of the main body 20D that is attached to the rod member 101, i.e., the lower side. The first protrusions 24 and the second protrusions 25 are arranged alternately.

[0084] The direction connecting the first end 241 at one end of the first protruding piece 24 and the first end 251 at one end of the second protruding piece 25 is along the first shoulder width direction D31. The direction connecting the second end 242 at the other end of the first protruding piece 24 and the second end 252 at the other end of the second protruding piece 25 is along the second shoulder width direction D32. The first shoulder width direction D31 and the second shoulder width direction D32 are adjusted by adjusting the dimension of the main body 20D in the short side direction D2.

[0085] The first holding portion 21D is composed of a first end 241 of the first protruding piece 24 and a first end 251 of the second protruding piece 25. The second holding portion 22D is composed of a second end 242 of the first protruding piece 24 and a second end 252 of the second protruding piece 25.

[0086] (Explanation of the Function of the Fifth Embodiment) The assisting tool 1D of this fifth embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration, and its operation will be described below.

[0087] The hook 114 of the hanger 110 is dropped between the first end 241 of the first protruding piece 24 of the assisting tool 1D and the first end 251 of the second protruding piece 25. Then, the hanger 110 is held by the first holding part 21D in a state in which the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short side direction D2 of the rod member 101 along the first shoulder width direction D31.

[0088] Similarly, the hook 114 of the hanger 110 is dropped between the second end 242 of the first protruding piece 24 of the assisting device 1D and the second end 252 of the second protruding piece 25. Then, the hanger 110 is held by the second holding portion 22D in a state in which the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is inclined at an angle θ° with respect to the short-side direction D2 of the rod member 101 along the second shoulder width direction D32.

[0089] Here, when the hanger 110 held by the first holding portion 21D tries to rotate counterclockwise around the hook axis direction V as shown by the arrows in Figures 15(A) and 16, the hook 114 of the hanger 110 abuts against the first end 241 of the first protrusion portion 24 and the first end 251 of the second protrusion portion 25, restricting the rotation of the hanger 110. That is, the hanger 110 can be restricted from rotating from a state where the inclination angle is θ° to a state in the short-side direction D2 where the inclination angle is 0°. Therefore, the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is held in a state where it is inclined at an angle of θ°.

[0090] Furthermore, when the hanger 110 held by the second holding portion 22D attempts to rotate clockwise around the hook axis direction V as shown by the arrow in Figure 15(A), the hook 114 of the hanger 110 abuts against the second end 242 of the first protrusion portion 24 and the second end 252 of the second protrusion portion 25, restricting the rotation of the hanger 110. That is, the hanger 110 can be restricted from rotating from a state where the inclination angle is θ° to a state in the short-side direction D2 where the inclination angle is 0°. Therefore, the shoulder width direction D3 of the hanger 110 is held in a state where it is inclined at an angle of θ°.

[0091] The angle θ° of the first shoulder width direction D31 of the hanger 110 held by the first holding portion 21D and the angle θ° of the second shoulder width direction D32 of the hanger 110 held by the second holding portion 22D are different from each other, as shown in Figure 15(A). In this way, the garments 111 hung on the hangers 110 are displayed in two directions.

[0092] (Explanation of the effect of the fifth embodiment) The assisting tool 1D of this fifth embodiment has the above-mentioned configuration and functions, and its effects will be explained below.

[0093] In the auxiliary tool 1D of this embodiment 5, the first holding part 21D is made up of the first end 241 of the first convex piece 24 and the first end 251 of the second convex piece 25, and the second holding part 22D is made up of the second end 242 of the first convex piece 24 and the second end 252 of the second convex piece 25. As a result, the auxiliary tool 1D of this embodiment 5 can achieve the same effects as the auxiliary tools 1, 1A, 1B, and 1C of the above-mentioned embodiments 1, 2, 3, and 4.

[0094] The auxiliary device 1D of this embodiment 5 has the first convex piece portion 24 and the second convex piece portion 25 arranged alternately, so that the first shoulder width direction D31 and the second shoulder width direction D32 can be adjusted by adjusting the dimension of the short side direction D2 of the main body portion 20D.

[0095] (Description of the configuration, operation, and effects of the sixth embodiment) Figure 17 shows a sixth embodiment of an auxiliary tool for a hanging device according to the present invention. The configuration, operation, and effects of auxiliary tool 1E for a hanging device according to this sixth embodiment (hereinafter, may be referred to as "auxiliary tool 1E of sixth embodiment") will be described below. Note that in Figure 17, the same reference numerals as those in Figures 1 to 16 indicate the same items.

[0096] In the assisting tool 1D of the fifth embodiment, the first protruding pieces 24 and the second protruding pieces 25 are arranged alternately. In contrast, in the assisting tool 1E of the sixth embodiment, the first protruding pieces 24 and the second protruding pieces 25 are arranged so that they face each other entirely. Note that the first protruding pieces 24 and the second protruding pieces 25 may also be arranged so that they face each other partially. In the assisting tool 1D of the fifth embodiment, the first shoulder width direction D31 and the second shoulder width direction D32 are adjusted by adjusting the dimension of the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 20D.

[0097] The assisting tool 1E of the sixth embodiment has the above-described configuration, and therefore can achieve the same functions and effects as those of the assisting tool 1D of the fifth embodiment.

[0098] In the auxiliary device 1E of this embodiment 6, the first convex piece portion 24 and the second convex piece portion 25 are arranged so that they face each other in their entirety, and therefore the first shoulder width direction D31 and the second shoulder width direction D32 can be adjusted by adjusting the dimension of the longitudinal direction D1 of the main body portion 20D.

[0099] (Description of Modified Examples of Hanger Stand 100A) Figures 18 and 19 show a modified example of a hanger stand 100A. The hanger stand 100 shown in Figures 1 to 17 comprises one rod member 101, a pair of support columns 102, 102, a pair of legs 103, 103, and a reinforcing member 104. The hanger stand 100A shown in Figures 18 and 19 comprises a pair of rod members 101A, 101A, a pair of support columns 102A, 102A, one leg 103A, and one reinforcing member 104A.

[0100] In the hanger stand 100A shown in Figures 18 and 19, the legs 103A are placed on a placement surface 106 such as a floor. In this example, the legs 103A are configured as fixed bases. However, the legs 103A are not limited to this example. In other words, the legs 103A may be mobile with casters or the like attached.

[0101] The lower ends of a pair of support columns 102A, 102A are fixed to the leg portion 103A in the vertical direction, perpendicular to the installation surface 106. Both ends of a reinforcing member 104A are fixed to the upper ends of the pair of support columns 102A, 102A. The upper ends of rod members 101A, 101A are fixed to both ends of the reinforcing member 104A. The rod members 101A, 101A are inclined with respect to the installation surface 106. Auxiliary tools 1, 1 are attached to the rod members 101A, 101A via mounting members 105, 105. Hangers 110, 110 are hung from the auxiliary tools 1, 1. Clothes 111A, 111A are hung from the hangers 110, 110. In this example, the clothes 111A, 111A are women's clothing.

[0102] In this way, the assisting device according to the present invention can be attached to any existing hanger stand 100, 100A.

[0103] (Explanation of Examples Other Than the Embodiments and Modifications) It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications. For example, the auxiliary devices 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E of the above-described embodiments are attached to the rod members 101 and 101A of the hanger stands 100 and 100A of existing hanging devices. However, the auxiliary devices of the present invention may also be attached to the rod members of existing closets, existing clothes drying racks, and the like, other than existing hanger stands. Furthermore, the present invention may also be a novel hanging device in which the auxiliary device of the present invention is directly attached to the rod member. [Explanation of symbols]

[0104] 1. Auxiliary or auxiliary device for hanging equipment 20 Main body 200 Through hole 21 1st holding part 210 First groove 211 First Wall 22 Second holding part 220 Second groove 221 Second wall 1A Suspension device auxiliary or auxiliary device 1B Suspension device auxiliary or auxiliary device 20B Main body 21B 1st holding part 210B 1st protrusion 211B 1st wall 212B Second wall 213B 3rd wall 22B 2nd holding part 220B 2nd protrusion 221B 1st wall 222B 2nd wall 223B 3rd wall 230B plate part 231B boss part 1C Suspension device auxiliary or auxiliary device 1D Suspension device auxiliary or auxiliary device 20D main body 21D 1st holding part 22D 2nd holding part 24 1st convex piece 241 First end 242 Second end 25 Second convex piece 251 First end 252 Second end 1E Suspension device auxiliary or auxiliary device 100 Hanging fixture or hanger stand 101 Bar member 102 Post 103 Legs 104 Reinforcement member 105 Mounting material 106 Installation surface 107 pins 100A Hanging fixture or hanger stand 101A Bar member 102A Post 103A Legs 104A Reinforcement member 101B Bar member 108B Slit 109B Recess 110 Hanger 111 Clothes 112 Main body part 113, 113 shoulder part 114 Hook 115 Shaft part D1 Longitudinal direction D2 Width direction D3 Shoulder width direction D31 First shoulder width direction D32 Second shoulder width direction V hook axis direction θ° angle

Claims

1. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device having a rod member for hanging a hanger, a main body attached to the rod member; a first holding portion and a second holding portion provided on the main body portion, which hold the hanger suspended from the rod member in a state in which the shoulder width direction of the hanger is inclined with respect to the short side direction of the rod member; Equipped with a first shoulder width direction, which is the shoulder width direction of the hanger held by the first holding portion, and a second shoulder width direction, which is the shoulder width direction of the hanger held by the second holding portion, are two directions different from each other; An auxiliary tool for hanger hanging equipment.

2. The main body portion has a shape that follows the longitudinal direction of the rod member, a plurality of first grooves and a plurality of second grooves are provided in a portion of the main body opposite to a portion attached to the rod member, The plurality of first groove portions each have a first wall surface provided in the first shoulder width direction, The plurality of second groove portions each have a second wall surface provided in the second shoulder width direction, the first holding portion is formed by the first wall surfaces of the plurality of first groove portions, The second holding portion is composed of the second wall surfaces of the plurality of second groove portions.

2. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device according to claim 1.

3. The first groove portions and the second groove portions are provided in plural in a zigzag pattern alternately in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion.

3. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device according to claim 2.

4. The first groove portion and the second groove portion are provided in a plurality of positions in the longitudinal direction of the main body portion, intersecting each other in an X shape.

3. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device according to claim 2.

5. the main body portion is shaped so that a plurality of the main body portions can be attached to the rod member, a first protrusion and a second protrusion are provided opposite to a portion of the main body that is attached to the rod member, the first protruding portion and the second protruding portion each have a first wall surface provided in the first shoulder width direction and a second wall surface provided in the second shoulder width direction, the first holding portion is constituted by the first wall surface of the first protruding portion and the first wall surface of the second protruding portion, the second holding portion is configured by the second wall surface of the first protruding portion and the second wall surface of the second protruding portion.

2. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device according to claim 1.

6. A portion of the main body that is attached to the rod member is provided with an attachment portion such as a plate portion or a boss portion that is detachably attached to an attachment portion such as a slit or a through-hole that is provided in the rod member.

6. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device according to claim 5.

7. The main body portion has a shape that follows the longitudinal direction of the rod member, a plurality of first protruding pieces are provided on one side of the main body in the longitudinal direction, facing away from the side of the main body attached to the rod member; a plurality of second protruding pieces are provided on the other longitudinal side of the main body portion, facing in a direction opposite to the side of the main body portion attached to the rod member; a direction connecting a first end of one end of the first protruding piece portion and a first end of one end of the second protruding piece portion is along the first shoulder width direction, a direction connecting a second end of the other end of the first protruding piece portion and a second end of the other end of the second protruding piece portion is along the second shoulder width direction, the first holding portion is composed of the first end portion of the first convex piece portion and the first end portion of the second convex piece portion, the second holding portion is configured from the second end portion of the first convex piece portion and the second end portion of the second convex piece portion.

2. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device according to claim 1.

8. The first protruding piece portion and the second protruding piece portion are arranged alternately.

8. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device according to claim 7.

9. The first protruding piece portion and the second protruding piece portion are arranged to face each other partially or entirely.

8. An auxiliary tool for a hanger hanging device according to claim 7.

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