Clothes drying equipment

Abstract

To provide a laundry drying tool having a pinch part that easily rotates.SOLUTION: A laundry drying tool has a hook part that can be fitted to a curved surface or a flat surface, a hollow cylindrical frame body connected to the hook part, a suspending member fitted to the frame body, and a pinch part that is suspended from the frame body through the suspending member. At least a portion of the frame body forms an inner wall part protruding inward in a diameter direction. The suspending member engages with a locking hole formed on the inner wall part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothes drying device having a pinch portion. [Background technology]

[0002] A clothes drying device is known in which the clamping part's attachment can rotate freely within a metal cylindrical frame, and the clamping part suspended via the attachment can also rotate freely (for example, Patent Document 1). Because the clamping part can rotate freely, the laundry clamped in the clamping part can also rotate smoothly, making it easier to dry the laundry evenly and evenly in a short amount of time. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-224278 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There is a need for a clothes drying tool with a pinch part that can easily rotate, as in Patent Document 1.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a clothes drying device whose pinch portion rotates easily. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The above problems are solved by the present invention. That is, the present invention (1) provides: A hook portion that can be attached to a curved or flat surface; a hollow cylindrical frame body connected to the hook portion; a hanging member attached to the frame body; a pinch portion suspended from the frame body via the suspension member; Equipped with At least a part of the frame body forms an inner wall portion that protrudes radially inward, and the hanging member is engaged with an engaging hole formed in the inner wall portion.

[0007] The present invention (2) is a clothes drying device described in (1), in which the hanging member is a wire spring member having a locking portion that engages with the locking hole, and when the hanging member is locked in the locking hole, only the locking portion abuts against the frame body.

[0008] The present invention (3) is the clothes drying device according to (1) or (2), in which the frame is made of extruded aluminum.

[0009] The present invention (4) is a clothes drying device according to any one of (1) to (3), in which the pinch portion has a pinch comprising a first pinch piece and a second pinch piece combined so as to be able to be opened and closed, and a spring interposed between the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece and biasing the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece, the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece each having an upper gripping portion, an intermediate engaging portion which engages with each other, and a lower clamping portion, and the clamping portions of the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece each having a first opposing surface and a second opposing surface on which a protrusion is provided.

[0010] The present invention (5) is a clothes drying device described in (4), in which the protrusion provided on the first opposing surface is capable of abutting against the second opposing surface, and the protrusion provided on the second opposing surface is capable of abutting against the first opposing surface.

[0011] The present invention (6) is a clothes drying device according to any one of (1) to (3), in which the pinch portion has a pinch comprising a first pinch piece and a second pinch piece combined so as to be able to be opened and closed, and a spring interposed between the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece and biasing the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece, the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece each having an upper gripping portion, an intermediate engaging portion which engages with each other, and a lower clamping portion, the clamping portions of the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece each having a substantially flat first opposing surface and a second opposing surface which can abut against each other.

[0012] The present invention (7) is a clothes drying device described in any one of (4) to (6), in which the clamping portions of the first pinching piece and the second pinching piece each have an inclined surface on the outer periphery at the tip side, and the inclined surfaces are spaced apart from each other.

[0013] The present invention (8) is a clothes drying device described in any one of (4) to (7), in which the pinch portion is provided with a pinch belt that connects the gripping portions of the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece, and the pinch is hung from the hanging member via the pinch belt.

[0014] The present invention (9) is a clothes drying device according to any one of (1) to (3), comprising a pinch comprising a first pinch piece and a second pinch piece that are combined so as to be able to be opened and closed, each of the pinch portions having an upper gripping portion, an intermediate engaging portion that engages with each other, and a lower clamping portion, and a spring that is interposed between the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece and biases the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece, and a pinch belt that connects the gripping portions of the first pinch piece and the second pinch piece, and the pinch is hung from the hanging member via the pinch belt.

[0015] The present invention (10) is the clothes drying tool according to (8) or (9), wherein the frame body comprises a first frame body and a second frame body that are rotatably connected to each other. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, a clothes drying tool can be provided in which the pinch portion rotates easily. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a clothes drying device. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a clothes drying device. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a left side view showing an example of a clothes drying device. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows the clothes drying device in a folded state. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the handle of the clothes drying device in use. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the handle of the clothes drying device in an unused state. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a cross section of the frame body. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the attachment state of the frame body, the hanging member, and the pinch portion. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a cross section of the frame body and the hanging member. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a front view showing an example of a pinch portion. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the pinch portion. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a first pinch piece of the pinch. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a front view showing another example of the pinch portion. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is an exploded view showing another example of the pinch portion. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing another example of the first pinch piece of the pinch. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram showing another example of the cross section of the frame body and the hanging member. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram showing another example of the cross section of the frame body and the hanging member. [Figure 18]FIG. 18 is a diagram showing another example of the cross section of the frame body and the hanging member. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a cross section of a frame and a hanging member according to the prior art. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a cross section of a frame and a hanging member according to the prior art. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, a clothes drying device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The clothes drying device according to this embodiment is equipped with a clamping portion and is referred to as a clamping hanger, laundry hanger, clothes drying hanger, etc. The clothes drying device according to this embodiment has a reduced contact area between the frame and the hanging member that suspends the clamping portion from the frame so that the hanging member can easily rotate. Because the contact area is small, the clamping portion suspended via the hanging member can also easily rotate smoothly.

[0019] 1 to 3 are diagrams showing an example of a clothes drying tool 1 according to this embodiment. The clothes drying tool 1 has a frame body 10, a hook portion 30, a handle portion 60, and a pinch portion 80.

[0020] The frame body 10 comprises a first frame body 12 and a second frame body 13 which are rotatably connected to each other by, for example, a rotation mechanism 11. The first frame body 12 and the second frame body 13 form a rectangular frame body 10. The frame body 10 can be opened and closed around a rotation axis 14 of the rotation mechanism 11, and can be folded when the clothes drying tool 1 is not in use, as shown in Figure 4. Note that the pinch portion 80 is not shown in the clothes drying tool 1 shown in Figure 4.

[0021] The first frame 12 has a first side 15 and a second side 16 that are substantially parallel to each other, and a third side 17 that is substantially perpendicular to the first side 15 and the second side 16. The second frame 13 has a fourth side 18 and a fifth side 19 that are substantially parallel to each other, and a sixth side 21 that is substantially perpendicular to the fourth side 18 and the fifth side 19. The first side 15 of the first frame 12 and the fourth side 18 of the second frame 13 are coaxially connected via a first connecting member 22 and a second connecting member 23, and the second side 16 of the first frame 12 and the fifth side 19 of the second frame 13 are coaxially connected via a third connecting member 24 and a fourth connecting member 25.

[0022] The first frame 12 is provided with a first intermediate rod 26 whose both ends are connected to the first side 15 and the second side 16. The second frame 13 is provided with a second intermediate rod 27 whose both ends are connected to the fourth side 18 and the fifth side 19, respectively.

[0023] The first frame 12, the second frame 13, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27 are made of aluminum, for example, an aluminum extrusion material. Aluminum or an aluminum alloy is preferable, but resin may also be used. The first frame 12, the second frame 13, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27 are hollow cylindrical.

[0024] The hook portion 30 has a first hook portion 31, a second hook portion 32, and a third hook portion 33. The hook portion 30 is connected to the frame body 10. The hook portion 30 is provided to hook the clothes drying device 1 onto a curved surface such as a clothes pole or a flat surface such as a nageshi.

[0025] The first hook portion 31 includes a first hook body 34 and a first hook support member 35. The first hook body 34 is a hook having, for example, an elliptical curved surface 36. The first hook body 34 is provided with a C-shaped locking member 38 that is rotatably supported on a rotation shaft 37 relative to the first hook body 34. When the first hook body 34 is hung on a curved surface such as a clothesline pole, the locking member 38 rotates to lock the hook. The tip of the first hook body 34 includes a tip surface 39 that can be hooked onto a nageshi or other such object. The first hook support member 35 supports the first hook body 34. The first hook support member 35 extends between and generally parallel to the first intermediate rod 26 and the second intermediate rod 27. A pivoting mechanism 11 for the frame 10 is provided at each end of the first hook support member 35, and the first connecting member 22, the second connecting member 23, the third connecting member 24, and the fourth connecting member 25 are attached to the pivoting mechanism 11. Furthermore, the handle portion 60 can be stored inside the first hook support body 35.

[0026] As shown in Figure 4, the first frame body 12 and the second frame body 13 rotate upward relative to the first hook support body 35 by the rotation mechanism 11. In other words, when the clothes drying device 1 is in the folded state, the first hook portion 31 is located between the first frame body 12 and the second frame body 13.

[0027] The second hook portion 32 has a second hook body 41 and a second hook support body 42 that supports the second hook body 41. The second hook body 41 is a hook with, for example, an elliptical curved surface 43. Like the first hook body 34, the second hook body 41 is provided with a C-shaped locking member 45 that is rotatably supported on a rotation shaft 44 relative to the second hook body 41. The tip of the second hook body 41 also has a tip surface 46 that can be hooked onto a nageshi or the like. The second hook support body 42 is rotatably attached to the third side 17 of the first frame 12.

[0028] The third hook portion 33 has a third hook body 47 and a third hook support body 48 that supports the third hook body 47. The third hook body 47 is a hook with, for example, an elliptical curved surface 49. Like the first hook body 34 and the second hook body 41, the third hook body 47 is also provided with a C-shaped locking member 52 that is rotatably supported on a rotation shaft 51 relative to the third hook body 47. The tip of the third hook body 47 also has a tip surface 53 that can be hooked onto a nageshi or the like. The third hook support body 48 is rotatably attached to the sixth side 21 of the second frame 13.

[0029] In FIG. 3, the second hook portion 32 and the third hook portion 33 are not shown.

[0030] The handle 60 is a long, slender gripping portion that is grasped when attaching the clothes drying device to a clothes pole or the like that is located in a high position. The handle 60 is provided with an engagement hole 61 that engages with the protrusion 54 provided on the first hook support 35. The engagement between the protrusion 54 and the engagement hole 61 allows the handle 60 to rotate relative to the first hook support 35 around the protrusion 54 as a rotation axis. When in use, the handle 60 is positioned so that it extends downward and substantially perpendicular to the first hook support 35, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3, and 5. When not in use, the handle 60 is stored in the internal space 55 of the first hook support 35, as shown in FIG. 6. Note that the second hook 32, the third hook 33, and the pinch portion 80 are not shown in the clothes drying device 1 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

[0031] As shown in the cross section in Figure 7, the hollow cylindrical frame body 10 and the first and second intermediate rods 26 and 27 have an upper arcuate portion 56 and a lower arcuate portion 57. The lower arcuate portion 57 protrudes radially inward relative to the upper arcuate portion 56. In other words, the lower arcuate portion 57 is recessed radially inward. At least a portion of the frame body 10 and the first and second intermediate rods 26 and 27 forms an inner wall portion 58 that protrudes radially inward.

[0032] As shown in Figure 8, locking holes 59 for attaching suspending members 70 are provided in inner wall portions 58 of the frame body 10 and the lower arc portions 57 of the first intermediate rod 26 and second intermediate rod 27. The suspending members 70 are locked into the locking holes 59. The suspending members 70 are wire spring members that have locking portions 71 that engage with the locking holes 59. The suspending members 70 can be fitted into the locking holes 59 with a single touch by pressing both ends 72 of the suspending member 70 inward with a hand or a jig to reduce the amount that the locking portions 71 protrude outward.

[0033] 9, when the suspending member 70 is locked in the locking hole 59, only the locking portion 71 of the suspending member 70 abuts against the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27. In other words, the portions of the suspending member 70 other than the locking portion 71 are spaced apart from the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27.

[0034] 1 to 3 and 8, the pinch portions 80 are suspended from the frame body 10 and the locking holes 59 of the first intermediate rod 26 and the second intermediate rod 27 via the suspension members 70. A plurality of pinch portions 80 are suspended from the frame body 10 and the first intermediate rod 26 and the second intermediate rod 27.

[0035] As shown in Figure 4, the first frame body 12 and the second frame body 13 are rotated upward relative to the first hook support body 35 by the rotation mechanism 11. When the clothes drying device 1 is folded, the locking holes 59 of the first frame body 12 and the first intermediate rod 26 and the locking holes 59 of the second frame body 13 and the second intermediate rod 27 are back-to-back with each other. In other words, when the clothes drying device 1 is folded, the hanging members 70 and pinch portions 80 attached to the locking holes 59 of the first frame body 12 and the first intermediate rod 26 and the hanging members 70 and pinch portions 80 attached to the locking holes 59 of the second frame body 13 and the second intermediate rod 27 are positioned with the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27 between them. They are spaced apart from each other in the folded state.

[0036] The pinching unit 80 has a pinch 84 that includes a first pinching piece 81, a second pinching piece 82, and a spring 83. The first pinching piece 81 and the second pinching piece 82 are combined so as to be able to open and close. The spring 83 is interposed between the first pinching piece 81 and the second pinching piece 82 and biases the first pinching piece 81 and the second pinching piece 82. The first pinching piece 81 and the second pinching piece 82 each include an upper gripping portion 85, an intermediate engaging portion 86 that engages the first pinching piece 81 and the second pinching piece 82 with each other, and a lower clamping portion 87. In other words, the first pinching piece 81 has, from top to bottom, a first gripping portion 88, a first engaging portion 89, and a first clamping portion 91. The second pinching piece 82 has, from top to bottom, a second gripping portion 92, a second engaging portion 93, and a second clamping portion 94. The first gripping portion 88 and the second gripping portion 92 form a gripping portion 85 of the pinch 84. The first engaging portion 89 and the second engaging portion 93 form an engaging portion 86 of the pinch. The first gripping portion 91 and the second gripping portion 94 form a clamping portion 87 of the pinch 84.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 10, the first clamping portion 91 has a first opposing surface 95 and a first inclined surface 96. The second clamping portion 94 has a second opposing surface 97 and a second inclined surface 98. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the first opposing surface 95 and the second opposing surface 97 are provided with a plurality of gently sloping trapezoidal (small semi-cylindrical, e.g., approximately semicircular) protrusions 99. The protrusions 99 on the first opposing surface 95 or the second opposing surface 97 are spaced apart from each other, i.e., arranged alternately. As shown in FIG. 10, the protrusions 99 on the first opposing surface 95 and the second opposing surface 97 do not come into contact with each other when the pinch 84 is closed. When the pinch 84 is closed, the protrusions 99 on the first opposing surface 95 come into contact with the second opposing surface 97, and the protrusions 99 on the second opposing surface 97 come into contact with the first opposing surface 95. The first inclined surface 96 and the second inclined surface 98 are always spaced apart. That is, the clamping portions 87 of the first pinching piece 81 and the second pinching piece 82 each have inclined surfaces 96, 98 on the outer periphery on the tip side, and the inclined surfaces are spaced apart.

[0038] 1 to 3, the protrusions 99 are not shown.

[0039] As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 , the pinch unit 80 has a pinch belt 100. The pinch belt 100 is an arch-shaped member that is flexible and may be made of, for example, resin. The pinch belt 100 is attached to the gripping portions 85 of the first pinch piece 81 and the second pinch piece 82. The outer surfaces 101 of the first gripping portion 88 and the second gripping portion 92 are formed with first grooves 102 and second grooves 103, respectively, that fit the width of the ribs of the pinch belt 100. Furthermore, the first grooves 102 and second grooves 103 are provided with first engagement holes 104 and second engagement holes 105, respectively. The inner surfaces 106 of both ends of the pinch belt 100 are formed with first protrusions 107 and second protrusions 108, respectively. The pinch belt 100 is attached to the pinch 84 by engaging the first protrusion 107 and the second protrusion 108 of the pinch belt 100 with the first groove 102 and the second groove 103 of the pinch 84, respectively. Also, an attachment hole 109 is provided in the center of the pinch belt 100 for hanging it from the hanging member 70.

[0040] 13 to 15, the first opposing surface 95 of the first clamping portion 91 and the second opposing surface 97 of the second clamping portion 94 may be flat surfaces without any jagged edges or irregularities, in which case the first opposing surface 95 and the second opposing surface 97 can abut against each other. That is, the clamping portions 87 of the first pinching piece 81 and the second pinching piece 82 may each have substantially flat opposing surfaces 95, 97, and the opposing surfaces can abut against each other. The other example shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 has the same configuration as the example shown in FIGS. 10 to 12 except for the above points, so a description thereof will be omitted.

[0041] Conventionally, the frame from which the hanging member is suspended, and the first and second intermediate rods have had a circular cross-sectional shape as shown in Fig. 19, or a cross-sectional shape having an upper arcuate portion and a lower flat portion as shown in Fig. 20. In such a structure, the frictional resistance and contact area between the hanging member and the frame, the first and second intermediate rods are large, making it difficult for the hanging member and the pinch portion suspended therefrom to rotate smoothly.

[0042] According to this embodiment, when the hanging member 70 is attached to the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27, at least a portion of the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27 forms an inner wall portion 58 that protrudes radially inward, and the hanging member 70 is engaged with an engaging hole 59 formed in the inner wall portion 58. This reduces the frictional resistance and contact area between the hanging member 70 and the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27, making it easier for the hanging member 70 to rotate relative to the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27. This also makes it easier for the pinching portion 80, which is suspended from the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27 via the hanging member 70, to rotate smoothly. The smooth rotation of the pinching portion 80 makes it possible to provide a clothes drying device 1 in which laundry clamped by the pinches 84 is less likely to become tangled. Since the laundry is less likely to tangle, problems such as the tangled parts of the laundry being difficult to dry are less likely to occur, and a clothes drying tool 1 that dries laundry quickly can be provided.

[0043] In particular, with regard to the hanging member 70, which is a wire spring member having an engaging portion 71 that engages with the engaging hole 59, when engaged with the engaging hole 59, only the engaging portion 71 abuts against the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27, thereby reducing the contact area between the hanging member 70 and the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27, making it easier for the hanging member 70 to rotate relative to the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27.

[0044] Because the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27 are made of extruded aluminum, it is easy to form inner wall portions 58 that protrude radially inward on at least a portion of the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27. In addition, the weight of the clothes drying device 1 can be reduced while maintaining its strength.

[0045] Furthermore, since the pinches 84 are suspended from the hanging member 70 via the pinch belt 100, the pinches can be prevented from becoming entangled with each other. In particular, since the frame body 10 is made up of the first frame body 12 and the second frame body 13 that are rotatably connected to each other, it is possible to prevent the pinch portions from becoming entangled with each other when the frame body 10 is folded.

[0046] Furthermore, when the frame body 10 is in a folded state, the first hook portion 31 is located between the first frame body 12 and the first intermediate rod 26 and the second frame body 13 and the second intermediate rod 27, and further, the locking holes 59 are also back-to-back. Therefore, when folded, the pinched portions are spaced apart, making it possible to prevent the pinched portions from becoming tangled.

[0047] Protrusions 99 are provided on the first opposing surface 95 and the second opposing surface 97, thereby increasing the gripping force of the clamping portion 87 and enabling laundry and the like to be clamped securely. The protrusions 99 provided on the first opposing surface 95 abut against the second opposing surface 97, and the protrusions 99 provided on the second opposing surface 97 abut against the first opposing surface 95, so the contact area between the opposing surfaces 95, 97 and the protrusions 99 and the laundry and the like clamped therebetween is increased, allowing for secure clamping.

[0048] Alternatively, by having the first opposing surface 95 and the second opposing surface 97 be flat surfaces, it is possible to prevent damage to the fabric even when pinched between the opposing surfaces 95, 97, and to prevent pinching marks from being left on the fabric. Furthermore, by employing a spring 83 in the pinch portion 80 that can firmly pinch even when the opposing surfaces 95, 97 are flat, it is possible to reliably pinch the fabric.

[0049] By providing a first inclined surface 96 and a second inclined surface 98 on the outer periphery of the tip side of the clamping portion 87 and adopting a shape in which the inclined surfaces are spaced apart, it is possible to provide a clothes drying device 1 that is less likely to get caught on the clamping portion 87 even when laundry is pulled in the direction shown by arrow A1 in Figure 10 or Figure 13, and that makes it easy to take in laundry in the direction of arrow A1.

[0050] Furthermore, by adopting the pinch belt 100, which makes it easy to remove laundry by pulling it, when the laundry is pulled, force is more easily applied from the side to the gripping portion 85 of the pinch 84 in the directions indicated by arrows A2 and A3 in Figure 10 or Figure 13, thereby assisting in taking in the laundry.

[0051] 16 to 18 are views showing other examples of the cross sections of the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, the second intermediate rod 27, and the hanging member 70. The frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27 only need to have locking holes formed in their inner wall portions 58 that protrude radially inward, and the shapes of the lower portions of the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26, and the second intermediate rod 27 are not limited to being arc-shaped. For example, the lower portion 111 may have an inverted V-shaped inner wall portion 58 that protrudes radially inward as shown in FIG. 16, a lower portion 112 having an inner wall portion 58 that protrudes radially inward from a flat surface only partially as shown in FIG. 17, or a lower portion 113 having an inner wall portion 58 that is thicker in the center and protrudes radially inward as shown in FIG. 18. In either case, the contact area between the suspending member 70 and the frame body 10, the first intermediate rod 26 and the second intermediate rod 27 is reduced, making it easier for the suspending member 70 to rotate relative to the frame body 10.

[0052] Although the above describes an embodiment of the present invention, various modifications and variations are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, the frame body may have a shape other than a rectangular shape, such as a round or half-round shape, or may be a fixed frame body other than a foldable frame body. The intermediate rod extending between the frame bodies need not be present, and the number of intermediate rods is not limited to two. The number of hooks is not limited to three, but may be one. The shape of the hanging member is also not limited as long as it has a locking portion that locks into a locking hole formed in the inner wall portion. The shape of the pinch belt is also not limited. The attachment of the pinch belt to the pinch is not limited to engagement between a protrusion and a groove. Furthermore, the shape of the locking hole is not limited to a circle. The shape of the protrusion provided on the opposing surface may also be different from the shape disclosed herein, as long as it provides gripping force. [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1 clothes drying rack 10 Frame 12 First frame 13 Second frame 30 Hook part 58 Inner wall 59 Locking hole 60 Handle 70 Hanging member 71 Locking part 80 Pinch section 84 Pinch 85 Gripping part 86 Engagement part 87 Clamping part 100 Pinch Belt

Claims

1. A hook portion that can be attached to a curved or flat surface; a hollow cylindrical frame body connected to the hook portion; a suspension member made of a wire spring member attached to the frame body; a pinch portion suspended from the frame body via the suspension member; Equipped with the frame body includes an inner wall portion that is curved convexly radially inward in a cross-sectional view, the inner wall portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the frame body, and a locking hole formed in the inner wall portion; the suspension member includes a locking portion formed by a bent portion of the wire spring member, The hanging member is engaged with the engaging hole with only the engaging portion abutting the frame body.

2. The frame body has, in a cross-sectional view, an upper arc portion and a lower portion that constitutes the inner wall portion, The clothes drying device described in claim 1, wherein the lower portion is one of a lower arc portion, an inverted V-shaped lower portion protruding radially inward, a lower portion that protrudes radially inward only partially from a flat surface, and a lower portion that is thicker in the center and protrudes radially inward.

3. 3. The clothes drying device according to claim 1, wherein the frame is made of extruded aluminum.

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