Hangers and hanger groups

Abstract

To provide a hanger more convenient than ever.SOLUTION: A hanger comprises a shoulder part 2 over which a jacket can be hung, and a horizontal rod 3 over which trousers can be hung. The hanger also comprises first and second collar holding pieces 4A and 4B, which face each other with a clearance in the thickness direction of the shoulder part 2 and the horizontal rod 3, and a connection part 4C for connecting the first and second collar holding pieces 4A and 4B and the horizontal rod 3 to one another below the horizontal rod 3. Consequently, the hanger is more convenient than ever.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] In clothing hangers that have a shoulder section for hanging a jacket and a side bar for hanging pants, various mechanisms are used to prevent pants from slipping off the side bar.

[0003] In Patent Document 1, a short support piece is provided connected to the end of the horizontal rod, and the pants are sandwiched between the lower part of the support piece and the horizontal rod, creating a frictional force due to pressure between the horizontal rod and the fabric of the pants to prevent the pants from slipping down, and an engaging step is provided at the top of the support piece to prevent the support piece from floating and reducing the frictional force between the horizontal rod and the fabric of the pants.

[0004] In Patent Document 2, short support pieces are provided below the left and right ends of the horizontal rod, in contact with the horizontal rod, and the trousers are sandwiched between them. At the same time, a second support piece is added below the first support piece and connected to it to prevent the support piece from sagging downward due to the thickness of the trousers.

[0005] In Patent Document 3, two plate-shaped horizontal rods are stacked one on top of the other without fixing either the left or right end, and trousers are sandwiched between them.

[0006] In Patent Document 4, two wooden horizontal rods are installed so that they make strong contact with each other due to the elasticity of the support wire that passes through the horizontal rods, generating a frictional force with a higher pressure than that of wood and metal or metal and metal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 07-027382 [Patent Document 2] Jitsuto No. 3158192 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 54-027826 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 63-159575 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] The hangers disclosed in the above Patent Documents 1 to 4 all prevent trousers from slipping down by the friction between the material of the support piece and the fabric of the trousers, but the friction is low, so for example, trousers with a belt still attached may slip down, or the complicated structure makes it difficult to hang and remove trousers.

[0009] In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a highly convenient hanger and hanger group. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] According to the hanger of the first aspect of the present invention, A hanger having shoulders on which a jacket can be hung and a horizontal rod on which trousers can be hung, A first and a second support piece facing each other with a gap in the thickness direction of the shoulder portion and the horizontal rod; A connecting portion is provided below the horizontal rod to connect the first support piece, the second support piece, and the horizontal rod to each other. It is characterized by:

[0011] According to the hanger in the second aspect of the present invention, A hanger having shoulders on which a jacket can be hung and a horizontal rod on which trousers can be hung, A first and a second support piece facing each other with a gap in the thickness direction of the shoulder portion and the horizontal rod; The upper end is fixed to the shoulder portion, and the lower end is provided with a fixing device that connects the first support piece and the second support piece below the cross rod. It is characterized by:

[0012] According to the hanger group in the third aspect of the present invention, The hanger has a plurality of hangers each having a different combination of the gap, the vertical length of the first and second pride pieces, and the widthwise length of the first and second pride pieces. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] According to the hanger and hanger group of the present invention, by sandwiching pants between the gap between the first and second holding pieces, three types of contact surfaces are created: between the horizontal rod and the pants, between the first and second holding pieces and the pants, and between the pants and the pants.As a result, friction is improved with a simple configuration, thereby improving convenience. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a hanger according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a view taken along the arrow aa in FIG. [Figure 3] 2 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 taken along line bb. [Figure 4] FIG. 6 is a partially enlarged view of a hanger according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a partially enlarged view corresponding to FIG. 2 of a hanger according to a third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a view taken along the arrow cc in FIG. 5. [Figure 7] FIG. 6 is a view taken along the arrow dd in FIG. 5. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, a hanger and a hanger group according to the present invention will be described by way of examples with reference to the drawings.

[0016] [Example 1] Fig. 1 is a front view of the hanger according to this embodiment, Fig. 2 is a view taken along the line aa in Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line bb in Fig. 1. The hanger according to this embodiment mainly comprises a hook portion 1, a shoulder portion 2, a horizontal rod 3, and a holding portion 4.

[0017] The hook portion 1 has a hook-shaped upper portion, and can be hung on a rod-shaped member such as a hanger pipe of a closet (not shown).

[0018] The shoulder portion 2 is formed so that its vertical upper end and widthwise center position (X in Fig. 1) connects to the lower end of the hook portion 1. The shoulder portion 2 is also shaped to slope downward (symmetrically) from the X toward both widthwise ends (Y1, Y2 in Fig. 1), allowing a jacket to be hung on it.

[0019] The horizontal rod 3 is formed so as to linearly connect the Y1 and Y2, and is designed so that trousers can be hung on it.

[0020] The support portion 4 is connected to the lower end (for example, the end on the Y2 side) of the horizontal rod 3. The support portion 4 includes a first support piece 4A, a second support piece 4B, and a connecting portion 4C.

[0021] The first support piece 4A and the second support piece 4B are each thin plate-like members, and are arranged below the horizontal rod 3 (spaced apart from the horizontal rod 3) with their longitudinal direction parallel to the extension direction of the horizontal rod 3. The first support piece 4A and the second support piece 4B face each other with a gap d between their faces, and are arranged at the same position in the vertical direction. The gap d is the gap in the thickness direction of the shoulder portion 2 and the horizontal rod 3.

[0022] The connecting portion 4C connects one end 11 of the first support piece 4A, one end 12 of the second support piece 4B, and the end of the horizontal rod 3 to one another (below the horizontal rod 3).

[0023] However, as shown in Figure 2, the other end 13 of the first pride piece 4A and the other end 14 of the second pride piece 4B are inclined in the thickness direction so as to widen the gap d. Also, the first pride piece 4A and the second pride piece 4B are preferably the same size, but may be different sizes.

[0024] In this embodiment, the hook portion 1, shoulder portion 2, horizontal rod 3, first support piece 4A, second support piece 4B, and connecting portion 4C are all formed integrally, rather than as separate bodies.

[0025] The configuration of the hanger according to this embodiment has been described above. The operation of the hanger according to this embodiment will now be described.

[0026] First, the worker hangs his trousers on the horizontal rod 3. Next, the end portion of the trousers just below the horizontal rod 3 is pinched with the fingers and pulled toward the end, and the other end 13 of the first support piece 4A and the other end 14 of the second support piece 4B are inserted into the gap d. It is assumed that the length of the gap d is adjusted in advance so as to hold the trousers in place in this state.

[0027] This causes the horizontal rod 3 to come into contact with one side of the lower part of the trousers, the opposing surfaces of the first and second support pieces 4A and 4B to come into contact with one side of the outside of the trousers, and one side of the inside of the trousers to come into contact with each other, creating a frictional force at each of the four contact surfaces that prevents the trousers from slipping down.

[0028] In this state, the frictional force at the contact surface between the inner surfaces of the trousers is greater than that at the other contact surface.

[0029] The frictional force that prevents pants from slipping down is determined by the material that comes into contact with it, the pressure on the material, and the contact area. Compared to the metal, wood, or plastic used in the shoulders 2, side bars 3, and support part 4, the fabric of pants generates a much greater frictional force for the same pressure and area.

[0030] The hangers disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 4, which prevent trousers from slipping down, utilize two types of friction forces generated by the contact surface between the horizontal rod and one side of the trousers, and the contact surface between the support part and one side of the trousers.

[0031] In this embodiment, in addition to the two types of frictional forces generated by the contact surface between the horizontal rod and one side of the trousers and the contact surface between the support part and one side of each of the two left and right trouser legs, a new type of frictional force with a greater frictional force is used, which is generated by the contact surface between one side of the fabric in the left crotch part of the trousers and one side of the fabric in the right crotch part.

[0032] If it is not easy to hang trousers on a hanger that will not slip off, the usefulness of the hanger is reduced. However, in this embodiment, with a simple operation using one hand, trousers can be hung on the hanger without slipping off.

[0033] According to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent trousers from slipping off the hanger, particularly the case where trousers are hung on the hanger without removing the belt from the trousers, and the trousers fall off from the waist side due to the gravity of the belt.

[0034] In the hangers disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 4, the two types of friction generated by the contact surface between the horizontal rod and one side of the trousers, and the contact surface between the support part and one or both sides of the trousers, are insufficient, and the trousers may slip off. One possible solution to this problem is to increase the pressure on the contact surface between the horizontal rod or support part and the trousers, but this has drawbacks, such as making it difficult to hang and remove the trousers due to the increased pressure, and leaving wrinkles on the trousers.

[0035] Alternatively, the hangers disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 4 use a drop prevention mechanism in addition to the support part as an additional measure, but this complicates the structure, increases the hanger manufacturing costs, and creates the drawback that it is not easy to hang or remove trousers.

[0036] In this embodiment, in addition to the two types of frictional forces that prevent trousers from slipping down, a new type of clothing hanger utilizes the greater frictional force that occurs at the contact surface between the fabric of trousers. Also, the first and second support pieces 4A and 4B come into contact with both sides of the trousers, increasing the contact surface area.

[0037] In this way, according to this embodiment, a much larger frictional force than conventional ones is generated, improving convenience.

[0038] [Example 2] The hanger group according to this embodiment is made up of a plurality of hangers whose sizes are modified from those of the hangers according to embodiment 1. In the following, the same parts as in embodiment 1 will be omitted as much as possible, and the explanation will focus on the differences.

[0039] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of the hanger according to this embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a view of the hanger according to this embodiment corresponding to FIG.

[0040] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the vertical length h and width length w of each of the first pride-holding piece 4A and the second pride-holding piece 4B are changed from those of the hanger according to the first embodiment.

[0041] That is, if the length h is increased, the area of the contact surface increases and the frictional force also increases. Also, if the length w is increased, the area of the contact surface increases and the frictional force also increases.

[0042] Furthermore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the length of the gap d between the first pride-retaining piece 4A and the second pride-retaining piece 4B is changed from that of the hanger according to the first embodiment.

[0043] That is, as shown in FIG. 5, narrowing the gap d increases the frictional force, and widening it decreases the frictional force.

[0044] A hanger with a narrow gap d is suitable for pants that tend to slip down, but pants made of thick material are difficult to hold in the gap d. On the other hand, when hanging two or more pairs of pants at the same time on the hanger according to this embodiment, a wider gap d makes it easier to hold them.

[0045] As mentioned above, the frictional force that prevents the pants from slipping down is largely determined by the vertical length h, width w, and gap d between the first pride piece 4A and the second pride piece 4B, as well as the elasticity of the first pride piece 4A and the second pride piece 4B.

[0046] By changing these combinations, it is possible to create hangers with an almost infinite number of different frictional forces to prevent slipping.

[0047] When selecting hangers with different vertical lengths h and width lengths w of the first and second pride pieces 4A and 4B, the difference in frictional force due to the different types of fibers and weaves of the trousers should be taken into consideration, and when selecting hangers with different lengths of the gap d between the first and second pride pieces 4A and 4B, the number of trousers to be hung should be taken into consideration.

[0048] The magnitude of the frictional force depends mainly on the material, particularly the surface properties, the pressure on the contact surface, and the contact area. In terms of material, the unevenness, or smoothness of the surface, has a large effect, with fabric generating a much greater frictional force than metal, wood, or plastic. Even with fabric, the frictional force at the contact surface varies depending on the type of fiber and weave, with silk, cotton, and wool generating greater frictional force than the frictional force at the contact surface of synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester. In terms of weave, the thicker the threads and the greater the gap between the warp and weft threads, the greater the frictional force.

[0049] The frictional force between the fabrics and the contact surface varies depending on the material, weave, and thickness of the trousers, resulting in differences in the ease with which the trousers slip down. The hanger group of this embodiment has multiple hangers with different combinations of the gap d between the first and second support pieces 4A and 4B, the vertical length h, and the widthwise length w, making it possible to provide a variety of hangers with different frictional forces to prevent the trousers from slipping down, suited to the type of trousers.

[0050] The hanger group according to this embodiment can also be applied to a third embodiment described later.

[0051] [Example 3] The hanger according to this embodiment is a partially modified version of the hanger according to embodiment 1. In the following, parts that are the same as those in embodiment 1 will be omitted as much as possible, and the differences will be mainly described.

[0052] Fig. 5 is a partially enlarged view of the hanger according to this embodiment, Fig. 6 is a view as seen from the arrow cc in Fig. 5, and Fig. 7 is a view as seen from the arrow dd in Fig. 5. The hanger according to this embodiment mainly comprises a hook portion 1, a shoulder portion 2, a horizontal rod 3, and a holding portion 5.

[0053] The support portion 5 is fixed to an end portion (for example, Y2) in the width direction of the shoulder portion 2, and includes a first support piece 4A, a second support piece 4B, and a fixing device 4D.

[0054] The fixing device 4D is a rod-shaped member having a through-hole 20 formed therein, into which one end of the shoulder portion 2 and one end of the horizontal rod 3, or the other end of the shoulder portion 2 and the other end of the horizontal rod 3, can be slidably inserted when the longitudinal direction of the fixing device 4D is parallel to the vertical direction. By inserting one end of the shoulder portion 2 and one end of the horizontal rod 3, or the other end of the shoulder portion 2 and the other end of the horizontal rod 3, into the through-hole 20, the upper end 22 of the fixing device 4D can be hooked onto the shoulder portion 2 and fixed.

[0055] However, the above-mentioned fixation may be achieved using adhesive or clips, etc., although not shown, or may be achieved by providing a locking portion such as a protrusion or recess on the shoulder portion 2.

[0056] Furthermore, when the upper end 22 of the fixing device 4D is hung on the shoulder portion 2 and fixed, the lower end 21 of the fixing device 4D is positioned below the end of the horizontal rod 3 (the end on the Y2 side in Figures 5 to 7), and connects one end 11 of the first holding piece 4A and one end 12 of the second holding piece 4B below that end.

[0057] In this embodiment, the hook portion 1, the shoulder portion 2, and the horizontal rod 3 are formed integrally, and the support portion 5 is formed separately. [Industrial Applicability]

[0058] The present invention is highly useful in homes and hotels as a hanger that prevents trousers from slipping off the horizontal rod, which often occurs when trousers are worn with a belt or when multiple trousers are hung at the same time. [Explanation of symbols]

[0059] 1 Hook part 2 Shoulder 3 horizontal rods 4,5 Pride 4A 1st pride piece 4B 2nd pride piece 4C Continuous section 4D fixture 11 (First Pride Piece) 12 (Second Pride Piece) One End 11 (the other end of the first pride piece) 12 (the other end of the second piece) 20 through holes 21 (of a fixture) bottom end 22 (of the fixture) top

Claims

[Claim 1] A hanger having shoulders on which a jacket can be hung and a horizontal rod on which trousers can be hung, A first support piece and a second support piece facing each other with a gap in the thickness direction of the shoulder portion and the horizontal rod; A connecting portion is provided below the horizontal rod to connect the first support piece, the second support piece, and the horizontal rod to each other, The first and second holding pieces and the connecting portion are formed from a single member. A hanger group including a plurality of groups of hangers, The hanger group includes: The combinations of the gap, the vertical lengths of the first and second pride pieces, and the widthwise lengths of the first and second pride pieces are different from each other. A group of hangers characterized by:

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