Multi-tiered clothes drying rack

Abstract

We provide a highly convenient multi-tiered clothes drying rack that allows you to hang many items even in a small, limited space. [Solution] A clothes drying hanger having a hanging device body suspended vertically and a plurality of detachable clothes drying device bodies suspended in series from the hanging device body, wherein the first hanging device body 3a consists of a chain 5 and a first hook 4a provided on the upper part of the chain 5, and each of the first shaped clothes drying device bodies 7a consists of a second hook 4b, a wire 9, a frame 8a and a fastener member 10, the second hook 4b is shaped to be hooked into a hole 6 of the chain, the frame 8a has a shape in which both ends are spaced apart with an opening width that allows the chain 5 to enter and exit, the wire 9 is connected at one end to the second hook 4b and at the other end to the frame so as to support the frame 8a horizontally below the second hook 4b, and a plurality of fastener members 10 are suspended from the frame 8a.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a multi-stage drying hanger capable of hanging drying tool bodies that can be detached individually in series in the vertical direction.

Background Art

[0002] Normally, a drying hanger is used individually. In that case, however, the amount of drying is limited in a limited space.

[0003] Conventional multi-stage drying hangers have been proposed and sold, in which the upper and lower drying tool bodies are continuously connected to each other by attached connecting parts so that the amount of drying can be increased in the same space. Examples thereof include Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Non-Patent Documents

[0005]

Non-Patent Document 1

[0006] As described in Patent Document 1 and Non-Patent Document 1, a clothes drying rack has been proposed and is commercially available that allows the upper and lower drying rack bodies to be continuously connected via connecting members, in order to double or triple the amount of clothes that can be dried in the same space. However, in this case, when three or more drying rack bodies are hung, because the drying rack bodies are continuously connected to each other, when removing a drying rack body hung in the middle, it is time-consuming because the connections between the upper and lower drying rack bodies of the target drying rack body must be detached first. Furthermore, after removing the target drying rack body, it is necessary to reconnect the drying rack bodies that were connected to the upper and lower drying rack bodies of the target drying rack body, which presents an additional difficulty.

[0007] When removing the clothes drying rack installed on the middle shelf, a difficulty arose in that it was necessary to secure a place to temporarily hang or place the clothes drying rack itself, as well as the clothes drying racks attached to the lower shelves. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] Patent Document 1 describes a "multi-tiered laundry hanger" which has a configuration that allows multiple clothes drying racks to be hung vertically in a continuous manner by connecting each drying rack body with a connecting hook.

[0009] However, the "multi-tiered laundry hanger" described in Patent Document 1 has a fixed configuration in which the length of the two connecting hooks that connect the upper and lower drying rack bodies are fixed, making it difficult to adjust the width between the upper and lower drying rack bodies. Furthermore, when removing the middle drying rack body by itself, because the upper and lower drying rack bodies are connected to each other, it is necessary to remove and reattach not only the drying rack body to be removed, but also the drying rack bodies connected below it, which is time-consuming. In addition, during the process of removing the middle drying rack body by itself, there is a problem in that it is necessary to secure a place to temporarily hang or place the drying rack body to be removed and the drying rack bodies connected below it.

[0010] Non-patent document 1 describes a "two-tiered clothes drying rack" that can solve the problem of the "multi-tiered laundry hanger" described in Patent Document 1, which has the limitation that the width between the upper and lower drying rack bodies cannot be adjusted.

[0011] Non-patent document 1 describes a "two-tiered clothes drying rack," in which the lower part of the hook of the upper clothes drying rack body and the hook of the lower clothes drying rack body are connected via multiple perforated connecting members. By hooking the hook of the lower clothes drying rack body into any hole in the connecting member attached below the hook of the upper clothes drying rack body, the width between the clothes drying rack bodies can be adjusted while connecting them.

[0012] However, the "two-tiered clothes drying rack" described in Non-Patent Document 1 has limitations in that the adjustment of the width between the continuous upper and lower clothes drying rack bodies is limited to the length of the connecting member. Furthermore, even if it is possible to combine the "two-tiered clothes drying rack" products to hang more than two tiers, such as three or four tiers, the same problem as in Patent Document 1 arises when removing the middle drying rack body individually. Because the upper and lower drying rack bodies are connected in a continuous manner, it is necessary to remove and reattach not only the drying rack body to be removed, but also the drying rack bodies connected below it, which is time-consuming. In addition, during the process of removing the middle drying rack body individually, there is a problem in that it is necessary to secure a place to temporarily hang or place the drying rack body to be removed and the drying rack bodies connected below it.

[0013] As mentioned above, conventional multi-tiered clothes drying racks, even if they allow multiple drying rack units to be hung in a series, have limitations in adjusting the width between the units. This limits the number of drying rack units that can be hung, and when three or more drying rack units are hung, it becomes difficult to attach or detach the middle drying rack unit individually.

[0014] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a highly convenient multi-tiered clothes drying rack that allows multiple clothes drying racks, which were previously hung in various locations depending on the size, height, and circumstances of the drying area, to be hung in a series in the vertical direction, and conversely, allows the clothes drying racks hung in a series to be moved to various locations and used individually, by providing a multi-tiered clothes drying rack with detachable individual parts.

[0015] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a multi-tiered clothes drying rack that allows for easy adjustment of the width between the clothes drying rack units, so that the number of units to be hung can be adjusted according to the height and width of the drying area, as well as the amount and size of the items to be dried. [Means for solving the problem]

[0016] The structure of the drying hanger according to claim 1, which is the first of the inventions of the present application, comprises a first hanger body suspended in the vertical direction and a drying hanger having a plurality of drying tool bodies that are detachably attached individually and are suspended in series with the first hanger body.

[0017] The above-mentioned first hanger body consists of a chain and a first hook provided for hooking onto a pole extending horizontally at the upper part of the chain.

[0018] Each of the above-mentioned drying tool bodies consists of a second hook, a wire, a frame, and a fastener member.

[0019] The above-mentioned second hook is in the shape of a fishing hook or an S-shape so that it can be hooked onto any of the plurality of holes of the chain.

[0020] The above-mentioned frame A C-shaped frame that is curved in a ring or bent into a polygonal shape, with a portion cut off. has a shape in which both ends are separated by an opening width through which the chain can enter and exit.

[0021] The above-mentioned wire horizontally supports the frame below the second hook by connecting one end of the wire to the second hook and the other end to the frame.

[0022] The above-mentioned fastener members are suspended at a plurality of regular intervals on the frame with the clamping mouths facing downward.

[0023] To suspend the drying tool body from the hanger body, hook the second hook onto an arbitrary hole of the chain, and then attach it by sliding the drying tool body horizontally while inserting the chain into the inside of the frame from the separation part. Thus, the drying tool body is horizontally suspended around the hanger body as an axis. Also, when attaching, the second hook may be hooked onto an arbitrary hole of the chain after inserting the chain into the inside of the frame.

[0024] To remove the drying tool body from the hanger body, remove the second hook from the chain and remove it by sliding the drying tool body horizontally while taking the chain out of the frame from the separation part.

[0025] For the drying hanger according to claim 1, since the first hanger body suspended vertically has a chain attached under the first hook, by hooking the second hook of the drying tool body at any position of the chain, a plurality of drying tool bodies can be suspended.

[0026] For the drying hanger according to claim 1, a separation part is provided in a part of the frame of the drying tool body, and the chain of the hanger body can freely enter and exit inside and outside the frame, so that each drying tool body can be easily detached from the hanger body individually.

[0027] For the multi-stage drying hanger according to claim 1, since a large number of holes are provided in the chain of the hanger body, the position where the second hook is hooked can be finely adjusted. That is, it is a drying hanger in which the distance between the drying tool bodies can be easily and finely adjusted.

[0028] The second one of the present invention, the structure of the vertically movable drying hanger according to claim 2, is a structure in which the chain of the hanger body suspending the drying tool body can be vertically moved.

[0029] The vertically movable drying hanger has a second hanger body suspended in the vertical direction and a plurality of drying tool bodies that are suspended in series with the second hanger body and can be detached individually.

[0030] 。 The second hanger body consists of a third hook, a ring, a chain, and a fourth hook.

[0031] The third hook is attached to the upper part of the ring in a shape that can be hooked on a pole extending in the horizontal direction, and the ring has an inner diameter width through which the chain can pass.

[0032] The chain passes through the ring, and both the one end side and the other end side are suspended in the vertical direction through the ring.

[0033] The fourth hook is attached to one end of the chain and is hook-shaped or S-shaped so that it can be hooked into any hole on the other end of the chain, which is folded back via a ring.

[0034] Each part of the clothesline hanging device, which is movable up and down, consists of a second hook, a frame, a wire, and a fastening member.

[0035] The second hook is shaped like a fishhook or an S-shape so that it can pass through the ring of the suspension device body and be hooked into any hole on the other end of the chain that is folded back through the ring.

[0036] The frame of the clothes drying rack is, A C-shaped or spiral frame that is curved in a ring or bent into a polygonal shape, with a portion cut off. The ends are spaced apart with an opening width that allows the chain to enter and exit. The wire is connected at one end to the second hook and at the other end to the frame, thereby horizontally supporting the frame below the second hook. Multiple fastening members are suspended from the frame at regular intervals, with their clamping openings facing downwards.

[0037] A ring is provided at the bottom of the third hook, and a fourth hook is attached to one end of the chain that passes through the ring. Multiple clothes drying racks can be attached to the other end of the chain, which is folded back vertically through the ring.

[0038] The clothes drying rack, which is movable up and down, is configured such that the chain at one end, which is folded back via a ring, can be pulled or released, causing the chain at the other end to move up and down along with the clothes drying rack itself.

[0039] The chain on the main body of the lifting device can be adjusted in length using an extension chain, depending on the height at which the first hook is attached.

[0040] The vertically movable clothes drying rack according to claim 2 allows the position of the clothes drying rack body to be maintained and fixed by hooking the fourth hook attached to one end of the chain onto any hole in the other end of the chain, which is folded back via a ring, when the height of the clothes drying rack body is fixed.

[0041] The clothes drying rack that can be moved up and down according to claim 2 has a configuration in which the clothes drying rack body suspended from the chain can be moved up and down, making it possible to hang the clothes drying rack body to a high position that is out of reach.

[0042] The third aspect of the present invention, the configuration of the clothes drying rack body according to claim 3, is a frame in which a portion of the frame is spaced apart, having a first engaging member formed in a convex or concave shape on one end of the frame, and a second engaging member formed in a convex or concave shape on the other end of the frame that connects to the first engaging member, and having an openable and closable frame in which the spaced portion of the frame can be closed by the engagement of the first engaging member and the second engaging member.

[0043] The fourth claim of the present invention is claim 4. Clothes drying rack The configuration is, A clothes drying hanger comprising a first hanging device body suspended vertically and a plurality of detachable clothes drying device bodies suspended in series from the first hanging device body, wherein the first hanging device body consists of a chain and a first hook provided at the top of the chain, each of the clothes drying device bodies consists of a second hook, a wire, a frame and a fastening member, the second hook is shaped like a fishhook or S-shape so that it can be hooked into any of the plurality of holes in the chain, the frame is a spiral frame bent in an annular or polygonal shape, the wire has one end connected to the second hook and the other end connected to the frame so that the frame is horizontally supported below the second hook, and the fastening members are suspended from the frame at regular intervals with their clamping openings facing downward, and One end of the frame is spirally inserted into the inside of the other end of the frame, while ensuring a width that allows the chain to pass through. composition That is the case.

[0044] The fifth claim of the present invention is claim 5. The multi-tiered clothes drying rack is a clothes drying rack according to claim 1 or claim 4, wherein a clothes drying rack body having a plurality of fastening members is suspended from the upper tier of the first hanging rack body, and a plurality of rotations are suspended from the lower tier. A clothes drying rack body having a rotatable fastening member is suspended, and the fastening member of the clothes drying rack body suspended in the lower section is rotatably connected to the frame of the clothes drying rack body suspended in the lower section. Attached to an annular or string-shaped rotating connecting member It is characterized by being a rotatable fastening member that is attached.

[0045] The clothes drying rack body suspended in the lower section has The fastening member is connected to the frame via a rotatable connecting member that rotates around the connection point with the frame as the axis of rotation, allowing it to move onto the frame and face upwards. [Effects of the Invention]

[0046] According to the present invention, in the clothes drying hanger of claim 1, by arranging and hanging multiple clothes drying hanger bodies vertically in the vertical direction, it is possible to dry many items even in a narrow space. Furthermore, since a part of the frame of the clothes drying hanger body is spaced apart and has an opening, each clothes drying hanger body can be attached to and detached individually from the hanging hanger body, and the spacing between clothes drying hanger bodies, rearrangement, replacement, and adjustment of the number of hangers can be smoothly adjusted.

[0047] According to the present invention, in the clothes drying hanger of claim 1, multiple clothes drying hanger bodies that were previously hung in parallel or in various places can be hung together in series on a vertically suspended hanger body, thus allowing for effective use of space according to the size and circumstances.

[0048] According to the present invention, in the clothes drying hanger of claim 1, multiple clothes drying hanger bodies can be hung in series in a detachable manner within the same space. Therefore, after removing a clothes drying hanger body from the hanging hanger body, each can be used as a separate clothes drying hanger body. For this reason, it is also suitable as a clothes drying hanger that can be used to dry clothes separately for groups or individuals.

[0049] According to the present invention, in the clothes drying hanger of claim 1, when attaching or detaching each clothes drying hanger body, it can be moved almost horizontally from any position and removed, so even if the clothes drying hanger body is hung as far down as possible, it is possible to attach and detach it while preventing the clothes on the lower rack from touching the floor or ground and getting dirty.

[0050] According to the present invention, in the vertically movable clothes drying rack of claim 2, the clothes drying rack body can be moved up and down, so that clothes can be hung on the clothes drying rack body at a suitable height and then moved to any desired position. Therefore, even when it is necessary to hang the clothes drying rack body at a high or low position, it is possible to hang clothes without putting a strain on the user's posture.

[0051] According to the present invention, in the clothes drying rack body of claim 3, the gap between the frame sections can be closed, thereby increasing the overall strength of the frame and preventing the drying items from getting caught on both ends of the gap between the frame sections.

[0052] According to the present invention, in the clothes drying rack body of claim 4, the frame has a spiral shape, which makes it possible to hang fastening members on all 360 degrees of the frame, thereby increasing the number of items that can be dried.

[0053] According to the present invention, in the fastening member suspended from the frame of claim 5, the clamping opening can be turned upward, making it possible to clamp and dry clothes between the upper and lower clothes drying rack bodies. Therefore, even large clothes or long, strip-shaped clothes can be dried while keeping them neatly spread out and shaped without them getting tangled. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0054] [Figure 1] A diagram showing a basic example of a clothes drying rack (Example 1). [Figure 2] A diagram showing the main body of the first lifting device. [Figure 3] A diagram showing a clothes drying rack that can be raised and lowered according to Example 2. [Figure 4] A diagram showing the main body of the second lifting device. [Figure 5] A diagram showing a first type of clothes drying rack body having a C-shaped frame. [Figure 6] A diagram showing the open state of the second type of clothes drying rack body, which has a frame that can be opened and closed. [Figure 7] A diagram showing the closed state of the second type of clothes drying rack body, which has a frame that can be opened and closed. [Figure 8] A diagram showing a third type of clothes drying rack body with a spiral-shaped frame. [Figure 9] A diagram showing an example of the use of a clothes drying rack body that has a rotatable fastening member. [Figure 10] A diagram showing the main body of a clothes drying rack, which has a frame with a wavy shape at the ends that can be opened and closed. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0055] The multi-stage clothes drying rack of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0056] In the multi-stage clothes drying rack of the present invention, two different shapes of hanging rack bodies are shown in Figures 2 and 4, and by using each of these hanging rack bodies, there are two patterns of clothes drying rack embodiments shown in Figures 1 and 3.

[0057] The first embodiment described above is the clothes drying rack 1 of Embodiment 1, which is the basic pattern shown in Figure 1. It consists of a first hanging device body 3a suspended vertically and a plurality of individually detachable clothes drying rack bodies 7a of the first shape suspended in series from the first hanging device body 3a. The second embodiment described above is the vertically movable clothes drying rack 2 of Embodiment 2 shown in Figure 3. It consists of a second hanging device body 3b suspended vertically and a plurality of individually detachable clothes drying rack bodies 7a of the first shape suspended in series from the second hanging device body 3b.

[0058] The first and second suspension device bodies 3a and 3b, which have different shapes, will be described below.

[0059] When describing the two types of lifting device bodies with different shapes, the first lifting device body 3a and the second lifting device body 3b, common parts will be denoted by the same reference numeral, and only the different parts will be denoted by a new reference numeral.

[0060] The first hanging device body 3a of Embodiment 1 has a shape in which a first hook 4a for hooking onto a horizontally extending pole 23 is connected to the upper part of a vertically suspended chain 5. The device for hooking the first hook 4a is not limited to a pole shape such as a clothesline, rack, or tension rod, but may also be a hook suspended from a door frame or ceiling, and the location may be indoors or outside.

[0061] The second hanging device body 3b of Embodiment 2 consists of a third hook 4c, a ring 17, a chain 5, and a fourth hook 4d. The ring 17, attached below the third hook 4c for hooking onto a horizontally extending pole 23, has an inner diameter wide enough for the chain 5 to pass through. The chain 5 that passes through the ring 17 is folded back over the ring 17, so that both ends of the chain 5 hang vertically. A fourth hook 4d, which is shaped like a fishhook or an S, is attached to one end of the chain 5 that has been folded back over the ring 17, and the other end can be used to hang multiple clothes drying devices. The device for hooking the third hook 4c is not limited to a pole shape such as a clothes drying rod, rack, or tension rod, but may also be a hook suspended from a door frame or ceiling, and the location may be indoors or outdoors.

[0062] In the multi-stage clothes drying rack of the present invention, three patterns of clothes drying rack bodies with different shapes of the separated portion 12 of the frame are shown. The first type of clothes drying rack body 7a has a C-shaped frame 8a and is shown in Figure 5. The second type of clothes drying rack body 7b has an openable and closable frame 8b that can close the separated portion with a convex and concave engaging member and is shown in Figures 6 and 7. The third type of clothes drying rack body 7c has a spiral-shaped frame 8c and is shown in Figure 8.

[0063] The following describes the first, second, and third shapes of the clothes drying rack body of the present invention, namely the first shape 7a, the second shape 7b, and the third shape 7c, each having a different frame shape. In describing the configuration, usage, and effects of each, common parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals, while the frame, which is a different part, will be denoted by a new reference numeral. Furthermore, the hanging device body for suspending the first shape 7a, the second shape 7b, and the third shape 7c will be described using the first hanging device body 3a, but it may also be used by suspending them from the second hanging device body 3b.

[0064] <Structure of the first type of clothes drying rack body> As shown in Figure 5, the C-shaped frame 8a of the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a has a C-shape in which a part of the frame is separated and has an opening 12, which serves as an entrance and exit for the chain 5 of the first hanging rack body 3a that is suspended vertically. <How to use>

[0065] In the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a having a C-shaped frame 8a, when setting it on the first hanging device body 3a, the chain 5 of the first hanging device body 3a is inserted into the inside of the frame 8a from the separation portion 12, and the second hook 4b is hooked into the appropriate place in the hole 6 of the chain to set it in place. The steps of inserting the chain 5 of the first hanging device body 3a into the inside of the frame 8a and hooking the second hook 4b into the appropriate place in the hole 6 of the chain may be in reverse order.

[0066] In the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a having a C-shaped frame, when removing it from the first hanging rack body 3a, the second hook 4b is removed from the hole in the chain 5, and then the chain 5 is pulled out of the frame from the separation section 12. The first type of clothes drying rack body 7a can then be used as a portable, standalone clothes drying rack body.

[0067] <effect> By providing a separation section 12 in the frame, each individual first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a can be easily attached to and detached from the first hanging rack body 3a on its own.

[0068] By providing a gap 12 in the frame, the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a can be easily removed by sliding it sideways.

[0069] <Variations> In the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a, the C-shaped frame 8a may be curved in an annular shape or bent in a polygonal shape, as long as the ends of the frame are spaced apart with a width that allows the chain 5 to pass through.

[0070] In the C-shaped frame 8a of the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a, the frame is not limited to one row, but may be arranged in two or more rows by providing an inner frame with a gap 12 wide enough for the chain 5 to pass through inside the C-shaped frame 8a. In this case, the gaps between the outer and inner frames are aligned so that the chain 5 can pass through.

[0071] In the C-shaped frame 8a of the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a, it is possible to add a new frame by bridging it to the C-shaped frame 8a so as not to obstruct the movement of the chain 5 and not to intersect with the axis of movement of the chain 5, thereby increasing the number of suspension points for the fastener member 10.

[0072] <Structure of the second type of clothes drying rack body> As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the openable and closable frame 8b of the second type of clothes drying rack body 7b has a first engaging member 13 formed in a convex or concave shape at one end of the frame, and a second engaging member 14 formed in a convex or concave shape at the other end of the frame that connects to the first engaging member 13, and the separated portion 12 of the frame can be closed when the first engaging member 13 and the second engaging member 14 engage. <How to use> In the second type of clothes drying rack body 7b, in which the frame's separation portion 12 can be opened and closed, when setting it on the first hanging device body 3a, the frame's engagement portion is released and the frame's separation portion 12 is opened, then the chain 5 of the first hanging device body 3a is inserted into the frame 8b through the separation portion 12, the second hook 4b is hooked into the appropriate place in the chain's hole 6, and the frame's separation portion 12 is closed again to set it. The steps of inserting the chain 5 of the first hanging device body 3a into the frame 8b and hooking the second hook 4b into the appropriate place in the chain's hole 6 may be in the reverse order.

[0073] In the second type of clothes drying rack body 7b, in which the frame's separation portion 12 can be freely closed, when removing it from the first hanging device body 3a, the engaging portion of the frame 8b is released to open the frame's separation portion 12, the second hook 4b is removed from the hole in the chain 5, the chain 5 is taken out of the frame 8b through the separation portion, and the frame's separation portion 12 is re-engaged to the closed state. The second type of clothes drying rack body 7b can then be used as a portable, standalone clothes drying rack body.

[0074] <effect> In the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a having a gap between the frame parts, depending on the material of the frame, the ends of the frame in particular may deform downward due to the weight of the items being dried, potentially putting a strain on the entire frame. However, by closing the gap between the frame parts 12, the overall strength of the openable and closable frame 8b is increased, resulting in a configuration that is less prone to deformation.

[0075] In a C-shaped frame 8a where a portion of the frame is separated, there is a possibility that the clothes being hung on or removed may get caught on the ends of the frame. Therefore, by closing the separated portion 12 of the frame, it is possible to prevent the ends from getting caught on the clothes being hung.

[0076] <Variations and Others> The shape of the openable and closable frame 8b of the second type of clothes drying rack body 7b may be either annular or polygonal, as long as the ends of the frame are spaced apart to allow the chain 5 to pass through.

[0077] In a second type of clothes drying rack body 7b in which the gap portion 12 of the frame can be opened and closed, the wire 9 connecting the second hook 4b and the openable and closable frame 8b is preferably made of a material that can have slack, such as a chain or string, so that the gap portion 12 of the frame can be opened and closed smoothly.

[0078] The method for closing the separated portion 12 of the frame of the second type of clothes drying rack body 7b is not limited to the elastic force of the frame, but may also be a method in which the other ends of two semicircular arch-shaped frames are connected by a configuration in which one end of each frame is rotatably connected via a pivot shaft, such as a card ring.

[0079] The method of engaging one end and the other end of the frame 8b, which has a gap 12 that can be opened and closed, may be a configuration using a hook or key-shaped engaging member.

[0080] In the second type of clothes drying rack body 7b having a frame 8b that can be opened and closed, if the frame is made of a material that cannot be elastically deformed, such as resin, the separated portion 12 of the frame can be closed using a connecting device, such as a latch, that connects one end of the separated frame to the other.

[0081] The method of engaging one end and the other end of the frame of the second type of clothes drying rack body 7b is not limited to a method using an engaging member, but may also be an openable and closable frame 8b in which both ends of the frame 8b have a wavy shape such as a wavy end a15 and a wavy end b16, and the wavy ends overlap so that they interlock and engage with each other. <Structure of the third type of clothes drying rack body>

[0082] As shown in Figure 8, the spiral-shaped frame 8c of the third type of clothes drying rack body 7c has a shape in which one end of the frame is spirally inserted into the inside of the other end of the frame, while ensuring a width that allows the chain 5 to pass through.

[0083] <How to use> When suspending the third-shaped clothes drying rack body 7c, which has a spiral-shaped frame 8c, from the first hanging device body 3a, the width is ensured so that the chain 5 of the first hanging device body 3a can pass through, and the chain is inserted into the frame by passing between the frame at one end that extends inward and the frame at the other end that extends outward. After that, the second hook is attached to any point on the chain to set it in place.

[0084] When removing the third-shaped clothes drying rack body 7c, which has a spiral-shaped frame 8c, from the hanging rack body 3, the second hook 4b of the third-shaped clothes drying rack body 7c is detached from the chain 5, and then the chain 5 is passed between the frame at one end extending inward and the frame at the other end extending outward, and then removed from the frame.

[0085] <effect> The third type of clothes drying rack body 7c, which has a spiral-shaped frame 8c, allows for the attachment of more fastener members 10 than the C-shaped frame 8a, and in a 360-degree configuration.

[0086] <others> The shape of the frame 8c of the third type of clothes drying rack body 7c is such that the main body portion may be curved in an annular shape or bent in a polygonal shape, as long as the ends of the frame are spaced apart with a width that allows the chain 5 to pass through.

[0087] In the above-mentioned frames of different shapes, a C-shaped frame 8a, an openable and closable frame 8b, and a spiral-shaped frame 8c are shown. The first clothes drying rack body 7a, the second clothes drying rack body 7b, and the third clothes drying rack body 7c, each having a frame of a different shape, can be used in common with the two patterns of hanging rack bodies of different shapes, and their combinations can also be selected. That is, both the first hanging rack body 3a and the second hanging rack body 3b can be freely combined and hung with the respective clothes drying rack bodies having frames of different shapes. In addition, the number of clothes drying rack bodies to be hung can be adjusted according to the situation.

[0088] Below, we will describe the clothes drying hanger 1 (see Figure 1) of Embodiment 1 of the present invention, which consists of the above-mentioned hanging device body and clothes drying device body, and the vertically movable clothes drying hanger 2 (see Figure 3) of Embodiment 2.

[0089] <Clothesline hanging device of Example 1> The configuration, usage, and effects of the clothes drying hanger of Embodiment 1, which is the basic form of the present invention, in which a clothes drying hanger body 7a of the first shape is suspended from the first hanging device body 3a, will be explained with reference to Figure 1. Note that the clothes drying hanger body 7a of the first shape suspended from the first hanging device body 3a can be commonly applied to clothes drying hanger bodies of different shapes, and therefore, a detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0090] The clothes drying rack 1 in Embodiment 1 shown in Figure 1 is a basic configuration of a multi-stage clothes drying rack to which the present invention is applied, and it is a diagram showing a configuration in which three clothes drying rack bodies 7a of the first shape, which can be attached and detached individually, are arranged in series and suspended from the first drying rack body 3a.

[0091] <composition> As shown in Figure 1, the clothes drying rack 1 of Embodiment 1 consists of a first hanging rack body 3a suspended vertically and a plurality of detachable clothes drying rack bodies 7a of a first shape suspended in series from the first hanging rack body 3a.

[0092] The first suspension device body 3a has a shape in which a first hook 4a for hooking onto a horizontally extending pole 23 is connected to the upper part of a vertically suspended chain 5. The device for hooking the first hook 4a is not limited to a pole shape such as a clothesline, rack, or tension rod, but may also be a hook suspended from a door frame or ceiling, and the location may be indoors or outdoors.

[0093] Each of the first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a suspended from the first hanging device body 3a consists of a second hook 4b, a wire 9, a frame 8, and a fastening member 10. The second hook 4b, located at the top of the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a, is shaped like a fishhook or an S-shape so that it can be hooked into the hole 6 of the chain of the hanging device body.

[0094] The C-shaped frame 8a of the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a has a part of the frame separated to form an opening 12 which serves as an entrance and exit for the chain 5.

[0095] The C-shaped frame 8a of the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a is horizontally supported below the second hook 4b, with one end of each wire 9 connected to the second hook 4b and the other end connected to the C-shaped frame 8a.

[0096] The fastening members 10 of the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a are suspended in multiples at regular intervals below the C-shaped frame 8a, with their clamping openings 11 facing downwards.

[0097] 〈How to use〉 When suspending the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a from the first hanging rack body 3a, the second hook 4b, which is provided on the top of each first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a, is hooked onto one of the holes 6 in the chain of the first hanging rack body 3a and suspended at any desired position. The chain 5 is then inserted into the inside of the frame 8a through the opening 12 of the frame, thereby allowing the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a to be suspended horizontally using the chain 5 of the first hanging rack body 3a as an axis. Alternatively, when installing, the chain 5 may be inserted into the inside of the frame 8a before hooking the second hook 4b onto any hole in the chain 5.

[0098] To remove the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a from the first hanging rack body 3a, first remove the second hook 4b from the chain hole 6, and then slide the chain 5 out through the opening 12 of the frame to remove it. <effect> Because a portion of the C-shaped frame 8a of the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a is spaced apart, multiple first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a suspended in a vertical line can be easily attached and detached individually. In other words, not only the lower section, but also the upper and middle sections of the first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a can be easily attached and detached.

[0099] By hooking the second hook 4b, provided on the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a, into the appropriate hole on the chain 5, the distance between the upper and lower first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a can be adjusted by narrowing or widening it.

[0100] Because a portion of the C-shaped frame 8a of the first type of clothes drying rack body 7a is spaced apart, the clothes drying rack body, which was previously used individually in various locations, can be easily attached to any part of the first hanging device body 3a.

[0101] Since the clothes drying racks, which were previously hung in parallel or in their respective locations and used individually, can be hung together on the first hanging rack body 3a, space can be used more effectively.

[0102] Since each of the first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a can be attached and detached individually, it is easy to adjust the spacing between the clothes drying rack bodies, rearrange them, and swap them out. Furthermore, by being able to adjust the spacing, it is possible to adjust the number of first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a that are hung.

[0103] By providing a gap 12 in the frame of the clothes drying rack body, the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a can be slid sideways and removed, and the clothes hung on the lower first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a can also be removed without touching the floor. Therefore, it can be hung as low as possible, just above the floor.

[0104] The first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a, which has been removed from the first hanging device body 3a, can each continue to be used as a standalone clothes drying rack body in its respective location. Furthermore, a clothes drying rack body that has been used independently can be returned to any point on the multi-tiered clothes drying rack 1 for use.

[0105] <others> The chain 5 of the first suspension device body 3a can be adjusted in length by the extension chain 21.

[0106] The first hook 4a of the first lifting device body 3a and the chain 5 may be connected by a rotatable rotating member 18.

[0107] In the first lifting device body 3a, a ring 17 may be provided below the first hook 4a or the rotating member 18, and the chain 5 may be connected via the ring 17.

[0108] The chain 5 suspended vertically from the first hanging device body 3a is not limited to a chain-like object; it may be any other member such as a pole or string, as long as it has a hole or hook for attaching the second hook of the first-shaped clothes drying device body 7a.

[0109] <Example 2: A clothes drying rack that can be raised and lowered> The configuration, usage, and effects of the vertically movable clothes drying hanger 2 of Embodiment 2 of the present invention, in which the first shaped clothes drying hanger body 7a is suspended from the second hanging hanger body 3b, will be explained with reference to Figure 3.

[0110] Embodiment 2 in Figure 3 is a vertically movable clothes drying rack 2 to which the present invention is applied, and shows a configuration in which two detachable clothes drying rack bodies 7a of the first shape are suspended in series from a second hanging rack body 3b. Note that the clothes drying rack bodies 7a of the first shape suspended from the second hanging rack body 3b can be commonly applied even if they are of different shapes, so a description is omitted.

[0111] <composition> The vertically movable clothes drying rack 2 shown in Figure 3 consists of a second hanging rack body 3b suspended vertically and a plurality of detachable first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a suspended in series from the second hanging rack body 3b.

[0112] The second suspension device body 3b consists of a third hook 4c, a ring 17, a chain 5, and a fourth hook 4d.

[0113] The second hanging device body 3b has a shape in which a ring 17 through which a vertically suspended chain 5 passes is attached to the top of the ring 17, and a third hook 4c for hooking onto a horizontally extending pole 23 is attached to the top of the ring 17. The device for suspending the third hook 4c is not limited to a pole-shaped form such as a clothesline, rack, or tension rod, but may also be a hook suspended from a door frame or ceiling, and the location may be indoors or outdoors.

[0114] The ring 17 attached below the third hook 4c has an inner diameter width through which the chain 5 can pass.

[0115] By hooking the fourth hook 4d into any hole in the second hanging device body 3b, the upward and downward movement of the chain 5 is stopped, and the first-shaped clothes drying device body 7a is maintained and fixed in place.

[0116] The chain 5, which has passed through the ring 17, is folded back over the ring 17, and both ends of the chain 5 are suspended vertically.

[0117] A fourth hook 4d is attached to one end of the chain 5, which is folded back via the ring 17, and multiple first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a can be suspended from the other end.

[0118] The chain 5 is pulled downwards toward the other end by the load of the clothes drying rack body 7a of the first shape, which is suspended on the other end via the ring 17, and the clothes being dried.

[0119] The upward and downward movement of the chain 5 can be stopped by hooking the fourth hook 4d, which is attached to one end of the chain 5 that has been folded back via the ring 17, into any hole 6 on the other end of the chain.

[0120] 〈How to use〉 By pulling downward or releasing the tension on the chain 5 at one end, which has the fourth hook 4d, multiple first-shaped clothes drying rack bodies 7a can be raised and lowered together with the chain 5. When the height of the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a is fixed, the fourth hook 4d can be hooked onto the hole 6 of any chain at the other end, which is folded back via the ring 17, thereby maintaining and fixing the position of the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a.

[0121] <effect> In the second embodiment, the height-adjustable clothes drying rack 2 allows the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a to be raised and lowered, making it possible to suspend the second hanging rack body 3b in a high place that is out of reach.

[0122] Conventional multi-tiered clothes drying racks are arranged vertically, but they are difficult to move up and down. Therefore, when hanging clothes in high places that are out of reach, it is difficult without using a step stool, and when hanging clothes in the lowest position close to the ground, it is inconvenient as one has to bend over or squat down.

[0123] Because the first shape of the clothes drying rack body 7a of the present invention can be moved up and down, the user can hang clothes on the first shape of the clothes drying rack body 7a at a suitable height that does not strain their posture, and then move the first shape of the clothes drying rack body 7a to any desired position. Therefore, with the first shape of the clothes drying rack body 7a that is suspended downwards, the user can avoid bending over to hang clothes, and with the first shape of the clothes drying rack body 7a that is suspended upwards, it is possible to hang clothes without using a step stool.

[0124] <others> The third hook 4c and the ring 17 may be connected by a rotating member 18.

[0125] The chain 5 of the second suspension device body 3b can be adjusted in length using the extension chain 21.

[0126] For example, in order to adjust the height of the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a, while the fourth hook 4d is being removed from the chain 5, a stopper 19 larger than the inner diameter width of the ring 17 may be provided at any point between the fourth hook 4d attached to one end of the chain 5 and the ring 17 to prevent the chain 5 from sliding down to the other end due to the weight of the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a and the clothes being dried. By providing the stopper 19, it is possible to prevent the chain 5 from sliding down to the other end beyond the point where the stopper 19 and the ring 17 come into contact.

[0127] By providing the stopper 19, it is possible to prevent the chain 5 on the side with the fourth hook 4d from rising higher than the reachable range.

[0128] <Modified examples of fastening components> A rotatable fastener member 20, which is a modified shape of the fastener member 10 and has a clamping opening 11 that can be turned upwards, will be described.

[0129] Figure 9 shows a clothes drying hanger 1 of Embodiment 1, in which a first-shaped clothes drying hanger body 7a having a plurality of fastening members 10 is suspended from the upper part of the first hanging hanger body 3a, and a first-shaped clothes drying hanger body 7a having a plurality of rotatable fastening members 20 is suspended from the lower part.

[0130] <composition> A C-shaped frame 8a of the first type of clothes drying rack body, which is suspended from the lower part of the first hanging device body 3a, has multiple rotatable fastener members 20, each having a rotatable connecting member 22 that is rotatably connected to the frame with the connecting part serving as the pivot point.

[0131] The rotatable fastener member 20 is rotatable Rotating connecting member 22 By connecting to the frame via this, it can also move above the frame 8a, and the clamping opening 11 of the fastening member can be turned upward.

[0132] The rotating connecting member 22 is not limited to an annular member as shown in Figure 9; a rotatable string-like or chain-like rotating member with a pivot axis at the connection point to the frame may also be used.

[0133] <effect> The rotatable fastener member 20 can move both above and below the C-shaped frame 8a, making it possible to hang clothes between the upper first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a and the lower first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a.

[0134] Conventional clothes drying racks were designed to hang items by clamping them with downward-facing fasteners attached to the bottom of the frame. However, if it were possible to hang items by clamping them from both the top and bottom, even long, slender items could be dried without getting tangled in strong winds.

[0135] Because the clothes can be hung by sandwiching them between the upper first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a and the lower first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a, even large items or long, strip-shaped items can be dried while keeping them neatly spread out and shaped without them getting tangled.

[0136] Furthermore, the rotatable fastener member 20, which allows the clamping opening 11 to face upward, can be applied to frames of various shapes, not just the C-shaped frame 8a. In other words, it can be applied to clothes drying rack bodies of various shapes, not just the shape of the first-shaped clothes drying rack body 7a.

[0137] <others> The fastening member 10 may be suspended downwards, rotate freely up and down, or fixed upwards. Furthermore, it is not limited to a pinch shape, but may also be a J-shaped hook or an L-shaped hook.

[0138] Because the fastening component 10 can be positioned both upward and downward, and is not limited to pinch-shaped items, it can be used not only for drying laundry, but also for drying dried food, dried vegetables, dried flowers, etc., and as a display hanging device in stores, it is suitable for various shapes such as postcards, accessories, long and narrow items like obi and ribbons, banners and flags, and can also be used in kindergartens and nurseries for drying and displaying handmade items, thus having a wide range of applications. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0139] 1. Clothes drying rack of Example 1 2. Liftable and movable clothes drying rack of Example 2 3a First lifting device body 3b Second lifting device body 4a First hook 4b Second hook 4c Third hook 4d Fourth hook 5 chains 6 holes in the chain 7a Body of the first type of clothes drying rack 7b Clothes drying rack body of the second shape 7c Third type of clothes drying rack body 8a C-shaped frame 8b Frame that can be opened and closed 8c spiral frame 9 wires 10 Fastener members 11 Clamping opening 12 Separation section (opening) 13 Convex first engaging member 14 Concave second engaging member 15 Wavy end a 16 Wavy end b 17 Rings 18 Rotating member 19 Stopper 20 Rotatable fastening member 21 Extension chain 22 Rotating connecting member 23 Paul

Claims

1. A clothes drying hanger comprising a first hanging device body suspended vertically, and a plurality of detachable clothes drying device bodies suspended in series from the first hanging device body, The first suspension device body consists of a chain and a first hook provided on the upper part of the chain. Each of the aforementioned clothes drying racks consists of a second hook, a wire, a frame, and a fastening member. The second hook has a fishhook-like or S-shaped form so that it can be hooked onto any of the multiple holes in the chain. The frame is a C-shaped frame that is curved in an annular or polygonal shape and has a portion cut off, with both ends spaced apart by an opening width that allows the chain to enter and exit. The wire is connected at one end to the second hook and at the other end to the frame, thereby horizontally supporting the frame below the second hook. The aforementioned fastening members are characterized by being suspended from the frame at regular intervals in multiple locations, with their clamping openings facing downwards, in a multi-tiered clothes drying rack.

2. A clothes drying hanger that is movable up and down, having a second hanging device body suspended vertically and a plurality of detachable clothes drying device bodies suspended in series from the second hanging device body, The second suspension device body consists of a third hook, a ring, a chain, and a fourth hook. The third hook is attached to the top of the ring, The ring has an inner diameter width through which the chain can pass, The chain is formed by passing through the ring, with both ends suspended vertically via the ring. The fourth hook is attached to one end of the chain and has a fishhook-like or S-shaped form so that it can be hooked into any hole on the other end of the chain, which is folded back via the ring. Each of the aforementioned clothes drying racks consists of a second hook, a wire, a frame, and a fastening member. The second hook has a fishhook-like or S-shaped form so that it can be hooked into any hole in the chain at the other end that passes through the ring. The frame is a C-shaped or spiral-shaped frame that is curved in an annular or polygonal shape and has a portion cut off, with both ends spaced apart with an opening width that allows the chain to enter and exit. The wire is connected at one end to the second hook and at the other end to the frame, thereby horizontally supporting the frame below the second hook. The aforementioned fastening members are characterized by being suspended from the frame at regular intervals in multiple locations, with their clamping openings facing downwards, in a multi-tiered clothes drying rack.

3. The multi-stage clothes drying rack according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the frame has a first engaging member formed in a convex or concave shape on one end of the frame, and a second engaging member formed in a convex or concave shape on the other end of the frame that connects to the first engaging member, and the separated portion of the frame is closed when the first engaging member and the second engaging member engage.

4. A clothes drying hanger comprising a first hanging device body suspended vertically and a plurality of detachable clothes drying device bodies suspended in series from the first hanging device body, The first suspension device body consists of a chain and a first hook provided on the upper part of the chain. Each of the aforementioned clothes drying racks consists of a second hook, a wire, a frame, and a fastening member. The second hook has a fishhook-like or S-shaped form so that it can be hooked onto any of the multiple holes in the chain. The aforementioned frame is a spiral-shaped frame that is curved in an annular or polygonal shape, The wire is connected at one end to the second hook and at the other end to the frame, thereby horizontally supporting the frame below the second hook. The fastening members are suspended from the frame at regular intervals, with their clamping openings facing downwards, and A multi-stage clothes drying rack characterized in that one end of the frame is spirally inserted into the inside of the other end of the frame, while ensuring a width that allows the chain to pass through.

5. A clothes drying rack body having a plurality of fastening members is suspended from the upper part of the first hanging device body, and a clothes drying rack body having a plurality of rotatable fastening members is suspended from the lower part, The multi-tiered clothes drying rack according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that the fastening member of the clothes drying rack body suspended in the lower section is a rotatable fastening member attached to an annular or string-shaped rotatable connecting member that is rotatably connected to the frame of the clothes drying rack body suspended in the lower section.

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