Jacket extension frame and hanger

Abstract

An extension frame and hanger that has a structure without mechanical mechanisms, is easy to use, and effectively removes wrinkles from upper garments. [Solution] The garment expansion frame has a frame body that is attached to the inside of the garment and expands from the inside. The frame body has a curved or downward-sloping shoulder frame that extends from the neck of the garment to the left and right shoulder tips, and a body frame that is positioned within the body length of the garment from both ends of the shoulder frame, and a traction means for pulling the ends of the body frame. The shoulder frame and body frame are integrally formed from a linear or rod-shaped elastic material that has shape-recovering properties. The garment expansion frame 1 is inexpensive because it is configured to expand and contract only by the elasticity of the material, and the expansion and contraction of the frame body 2 is extremely easy to operate as it only requires operating a traction means such as a thin wire rope attached to the frame body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an upper garment extension frame and a hanger.

Background Art

[0002] There are various devices for stretching wrinkles in laundry during drying. For example, like the clothes stretching hanger during drying of Patent Document 1, a pair of pressing plates are inserted into the inside of the tubular part of the laundry after washing while being narrowed in the closing direction, and the pressing plates are urged in the opening direction by a stretching tool provided between the pressing plates, so as to avoid the occurrence of wrinkles and shrinkage during drying of the laundry. The stretching tool of the above-mentioned clothes stretching hanger during drying is composed of a strut bar having hinge-connected arms such as a link mechanism that presses the pressing plate from the inside, or is composed of a mechanism using a coil spring.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The above-mentioned clothes stretching hanger during drying is configured to prevent the occurrence of wrinkles by drying the fabric of the washed clothes in a stretched state. However, since the structure of the stretching tool for stretching this fabric is composed of a mechanism combining a plurality of parts, the configuration of the device is large-scale for the application. Therefore, it is easily assumed that the price is high and the handling is troublesome, and it may not be easy to say that it is a product suitable for regular use in ordinary households.

[0005] This invention was made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to provide an extension frame and hanger that have a structure without mechanical mechanisms, are easy to use, and can effectively remove wrinkles from upper garments. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration. That is, A frame body that, when attached to the inside of a garment, expands the garment from the inside, A curved or downward-sloping shoulder frame extending from the neckline of the aforementioned garment to the tips of both shoulders, Length frames are positioned within the length portion of the garment from both ends of the shoulder frame, It has a traction means for pulling the tip of the aforementioned body frame, An upper garment extension frame characterized in that the shoulder frame and the body length frame are integrally formed from a linear or rod-shaped elastic material that has shape-recovering properties.

[0007] Furthermore, the present invention has the following configuration in the above-mentioned upper garment extension frame. That is, The traction means is formed by a flexible, elongated body, The long body is characterized by being configured to be detachably attached to the vicinity of the center of the shoulder frame, approximately at its approximate center.

[0008] Furthermore, the present invention has the following configuration. That is, A hanger having a frame that expands the garment from the inside when attached to the inside of the garment, A hook-shaped hook is provided on the upper part of the frame body, A curved or downward-sloping shoulder frame extending from the neckline of the aforementioned garment to the tips of both shoulders, Length frames are positioned within the length portion of the garment from both ends of the shoulder frame, It has a traction means for pulling the tip of the aforementioned body frame, The shoulder frame and body frame are integrally formed from a linear or rod-shaped elastic material that has shape-recovering properties, The long body is characterized in that it is configured to be detachably attached to the vicinity of the center of the shoulder frame, approximately at its approximate center. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The garment extension frame and hanger according to the present invention have a wrinkle-removing effect when attached to the inside of a garment. In particular, the wrinkle-removing effect is especially noticeable when attached to a garment that is still wet immediately after washing and then dried. By forming it as a hanger equipped with a hook, drying and wrinkle removal can be performed simultaneously. The frame, which provides the wrinkle-smoothing effect, is designed to expand and contract solely through the elasticity of the material, allowing it to be offered at a low cost. Furthermore, since the expansion and contraction of the frame are controlled only by manipulating a pulling mechanism such as a thin wire rope attached to the frame, it offers the advantage of being extremely easy to operate. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a front view showing the appearance of the upper garment extension frame in its extended state. [Figure 2] This is a front view showing the appearance of the upper garment extension frame in its contracted state. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the raised portion 3 enlarged from an oblique angle above. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram showing how the wire rope is held in place by a small hook in the center. [Figure 5] This is an illustrative diagram showing a shirt with an extension frame attached. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the figures. Figure 1 is a front view showing the appearance of the upper garment extension frame 1 in an expanded state, and Figure 2 is a front view showing the appearance of the upper garment extension frame 1 in a contracted state. The upper garment extension frame 1 is designed for use with upper garments worn on the upper body and has a curved frame body 2 made of linear members that spread the fabric from the inside of the upper garment when extended. This frame body 2 is mainly composed of shoulder frames 3 that contact the inside of both shoulders of the upper garment and body frame 4 that contacts the inside of the torso below the shoulders of the upper garment. The shoulder frames 3 and body frame 4 are members formed by bending a continuous linear material. As an example, this linear material is made of stainless steel spring steel with a flattened cross-section of 2 mm x 4 mm, and the elastic expansion of the spring steel material spreads the fabric of the upper garment from the inside. Note that the frame body 2 may be made of a material other than stainless steel spring steel, or of a rod-shaped steel material with a circular, square, or elliptical cross-section, as long as it has the functions and effects described below.

[0012] The shoulder frame 3 has a downward-sloping shape that extends from the neckline of the garment to the left and right shoulder tips 5, and has the function of supporting the garment from below and holding it in place so that it does not fall when the garment is hung like a typical hanger. The shape of the shoulder frame 3 does not need to be anything more than to generally follow the shape of the garment, and may be formed not only as a straight shape but also as a gently curved shape that slopes downward towards the shoulder tips.

[0013] The body length part frame 4 is a part having a length about the body length of the upper garment, extending downward from the shoulder tip 5 of the shoulder frame 3. The lower end 6 of the body length part frame 4 is connected to a thin wire rope 8. The wire rope is provided as a pulling means for pulling the two ends of the body length part frame 4 closer to each other, and in a state where the ends are pulled by the wire rope, a state having an elastic force in the expanding direction is maintained. The pulling means may be a long body, and can be constituted by a thin wire rope, a flexible string, a chain, etc. Preferably, it has flexibility like a wire rope, a string, or a chain from the viewpoint of handling, but as a function, it may be formed by a rod-shaped body made of a thin metal wire.

[0014] At an intermediate position of the shoulder frame 3 corresponding to the collar edge of the upper garment, a trapezoidal raised portion 20 engaging from the inside with the collar edge of the upper garment is provided. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the raised portion 20 enlarged obliquely upward. The upper edge of the raised portion 20 arranges a linear member so as to have a flat cross-section in a direction where the height in the vertical direction is larger than the width in the horizontal direction, and twists the linear member in a direction where the width in the horizontal direction is larger than the height in the vertical direction at the twisting portion 9 near both shoulders of the raised portion 20. The directionality of the cross-section of this linear member is such that it is difficult to bend in the vertical direction in the raised portion 20, and for the portion after the twisting portion 9, it is easy to bend within the plane formed by the shoulder frame 3 and the body length part frame 4.

[0015] At the center of the raised portion 20, a hook-shaped hanging hook 10 formed by a linear member used when using the upper garment expansion frame 1 as a hanger is attached upward. Further, below the hanging hook 10, a small hook 11 formed by bending the end of the same linear member is provided. The small hook 11 constitutes a holding portion for pulling up and holding the center of the wire rope 8 provided as a pulling means as shown in FIG. 4 in the direction of the raised portion.

[0016] Figure 2 shows the configuration of the jacket extension frame 1 with the wire rope 8 held in the center by a small hook and pulled upward towards the raised section. When this wire rope 8 is held by the small hook 11, the lower end of the body length frame 4 is pulled upward towards the raised section, resulting in the outer shape of the body length frame 4 becoming smaller compared to the state shown in Figure 1. When the wire rope is removed from the small hook 11, the outer shape of the body length frame 4 returns to the state shown in Figure 1. In this way, the outer shape of the jacket extension frame 1 can be expanded or contracted by attaching and detaching the wire rope 8. A small ring 12 for attaching to the small hook 11 is provided in the center of the wire rope 8, and it can also be used as a grip when operating the wire rope 8. This invention, with its contraction function, provides space saving when stored.

[0017] Figure 5 is an illustrative diagram showing the upper garment extension frame 1 attached to a dress shirt 30 immediately after washing, as an example of an upper garment. The procedure involves holding the wire rope 8 in place with the small hook 11 and inserting the jacket expansion frame 1 while it is in a contracted state. After insertion, the wire rope 8 is released from the small hook 11 to expand the jacket expansion frame 1, spreading the shirt 30 out from the inside. Drying the shirt 30 in this state will allow it to dry without wrinkles. Alternatively, the insertion method can be done by narrowing the shoulder portion of the jacket expansion frame 1 and inserting it into the shirt 30 without holding the wire rope 8 in place with the small hook 11. Furthermore, since the upper garment extension frame 1 has a hook 10, a dress shirt 30 can be hung on it like a hanger, and the dress shirt 30 can be dried while hanging.

[0018] The jacket extension frame 1 described above is made of a linear material that deforms elastically in the expansion direction, and its outer shape can be reduced and expanded by manipulating the wire rope 8 attached to the end. The operation of the wire rope 8 itself is simple, involving pulling the small ring 12 to fasten or unfasten it to the small hook 11. Thus, the upper garment extension frame 1 is easy to operate and, because it does not have a mechanical mechanism, can be manufactured inexpensively and lightly. [Industrial applicability]

[0019] This invention can be used as a wrinkle-removing device for clothing and can also be used as a hanger when drying laundry. This wrinkle remover eliminates the need for irons and other wrinkle-removing tools commonly used for removing wrinkles from clothes, and further reduces energy consumption such as electricity costs associated with using such tools, making it user-friendly and environmentally friendly. When storing clothes, you can store them in a closet or similar place without removing the hanger from the clothes, and when you want to wear them, you only need to remove the clothes from the hanger. This eliminates the usual chore of folding clothes and putting them in a chest of drawers, thus saving labor and time on household tasks. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0020] 1. Upper garment extension frame 2 Frame Body 3. Shoulder frame 4. Body height frame 5 Shoulder tip 6 Bottom edge 8 Wire rope 9. Twisted section 10 Hanging hooks 11 small hooks 12 Small ring 20 Ridge 30 Dress shirts

Claims

1. A frame body that, when attached to the inside of a garment, expands the garment from the inside, A curved or downward-sloping shoulder frame extending from the neckline of the aforementioned garment to the tips of both shoulders, Length frames are positioned within the length portion of the garment from both ends of the shoulder frame, It has a traction means for pulling the tip of the aforementioned body frame, An upper garment extension frame characterized in that the shoulder frame and the body length frame are integrally formed from a linear or rod-shaped elastic material that has shape-recovering properties.

2. The traction means is formed by a flexible, elongated body, The garment extension frame according to claim 1, characterized in that the approximate center of the elongated body is configured to be detachably attached to the vicinity of the center of the shoulder frame.

3. A hanger having a frame that expands the garment from the inside when attached to the inside of the garment, A hook-shaped hook is provided on the upper part of the frame body, A curved or downward-sloping shoulder frame extending from the neckline of the aforementioned garment to the tips of both shoulders, Length frames are positioned within the length portion of the garment from both ends of the shoulder frame, It has a traction means for pulling the tip of the aforementioned body frame, The shoulder frame and body frame are integrally formed from a linear or rod-shaped elastic material that has shape-recovering properties, A hanger characterized in that the approximate center of the long body is configured to be detachably attached to the vicinity of the center of the shoulder frame.

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