Hanger holder

Abstract

To solve the problem of a laundry wavy hanger rack of a wire having a wavily bent shape, which causes hangers to wavily laterally move and gather at one place in strong wind, causing half dry, or fall of laundry in strong wind.SOLUTION: A hanger is laterally moved by wind mainly due to no wall preventing a hook part of the hanger from laterally moving. The hanger falls from a lock place due to wind, as a laundry serves as a sail receiving the wind when strong wind blows and the hook part of the hanger hanging the laundry largely moves to front and rear, right and left. A conventional shape, for example, a circular lock place causes the hanger to move in the circle, which is accelerated so that the hanger falls from the lock place. A hanger holder of the present invention focuses on movement of the hook part and suppresses the movement of the hook part by stopping lateral movement of the hook part. Consequently, hangers are prevented from gathering at one place and falling from the lock place.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to preventing a hooked hanger from moving horizontally or coming off due to wind.

Background Art

[0002] As in Patent Document 1, a drying pole in which a wire having a wavy bent shape is welded to a drying pole is known.

[0003] As in Patent Document 2, there is a complicatedly designed hanger fall prevention device composed of several members.

[0004] A wavy hanger rack for laundry having a wire with a wavy bent shape, which is used by hooking a hook or the like on a drying pole, is known.

[0005] A method is known in which the hook portions of the hangers locked to the drying pole are fixed one by one with a laundry clip for the drying pole, and when releasing, the laundry clips for the drying pole are removed one by one.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0006]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] While Patent Document 1, mentioned above, can suppress the lateral movement of hangers due to wind, most commercially available clothespins for clotheslines are generally made to fit the diameter of clotheslines that have a wavy, bent wire that has not been welded. Furthermore, since the part of the clothespin that contacts the clothesline is split into two to firmly grip the clothesline, the invention of Patent Document 1 requires that the clothespin be used while avoiding the part that contacts the wire, which limits the way the clothesline can be used. In addition, even after the clothesline has dried, rainwater tends to remain at the part where the clothesline and the wire contact, and if blankets or towels are hung there, rainwater may get on them, or if used for a long period of time, it may cause rust. This rust may adhere to laundry or cause discoloration, so there is room for improvement. Furthermore, because the wire is welded to the clothesline pole, it cannot be removed even if the wire becomes inconvenient, which presents an inconvenience.

[0008] In addition, Patent Document 1 describes a method of use in which the hook portion of a hanger is inserted between the clothesline and the wire, but the area enclosed by the clothesline and the wire is considerably wider than the thickness of the hook portion. Therefore, depending on the strength of the wind, the hanger on which the laundry is hanging may move violently as the laundry is caught in the wind, causing the hook portion to slip out of the area and potentially causing the hanger to fall. There was room for improvement in this regard.

[0009] Patent Document 2 describes a hanger pole, a lateral slip stopper, and an anti-drop bar, and a number of hook holes formed in parallel by these. A pole receiver is rotatably attached to both ends of the hanger pole, and an attachment hook is attached thereto. A braking surface is provided on one end of the hanger pole, and a braking surface is provided on the corresponding pole receiver. A projection is provided on one end of the hanger pole, and a spiral groove is provided on the corresponding pole receiver, so that they interlock with each other. The device configured as described above is to be attached to a clothesline pole for use, but the hanger anti-drop device for a clothesline pole disclosed herein is based on the premise that the device will be used by rotating it, but the structure is somewhat complex, and when attached to a clothesline pole, it is necessary to fit it onto the clothesline pole and fix it in place, and then rotate the clothesline pole to use it, so there is room for improvement.

[0010] Corrugated laundry hanger racks made of wire with a wavy, bent shape have been known for some time. However, because of the wavy shape, there is no barrier to prevent the hangers from moving in the wind. When blown by the wind, the hooks of the hangers move sideways in one direction along the wavy shape, causing them to bunch together. This eliminates the space between the clothes hanging on the hangers, which can lead to the clothes not drying properly and cause unpleasant odors.

[0011] Furthermore, laundry hanging on hangers is susceptible to wind forces over a wide area, much like a ship's sail, and this force causes the hangers to swing violently. As a result, they are highly vulnerable to wind, and even in moderate winds, hangers can fall or the laundry can be blown away along with the hangers, which presented a challenge.

[0012] One method is to use clothespins designed for clotheslines to secure hangers to the clothesline, but this method has the drawback of being time-consuming. [Means for solving the problem]

[0013] To solve the above problems, the hanger holder of the present invention has a main body, and the main body is characterized by having slits that secure at least one or more hangers at predetermined intervals in a direction substantially parallel to or diagonally to the shorter direction. Specifically, the hook portion of the hanger secured to the hanger holder is prevented from moving laterally due to the influence of wind by the walls on both sides of the slits acting as walls.

[0014] Because both walls of the slit act as walls, the hook part does not move sideways even when the wind blows, and the distance between the multiple hangers that are attached remains constant, preventing the laundry hanging on the hangers from being blown towards each other.

[0015] Furthermore, since hangers can be secured from directly above the hanger holder, there is no need to tilt the hanger to the side when securing it, preventing laundry from piling up on one side of the hanger. As a result, laundry hung on the hanger can be secured without losing its shape.

[0016] In addition, it suppresses the movement of the hook portion from side to side relative to the shorter side of the main body due to wind. By suppressing this side-to-side movement, even if the hanger tries to move significantly in strong winds, it cannot move, preventing the hanger's hook portion from coming loose from its locking point and the hanger from falling, which can occur when the hanger moves significantly due to the force of the wind.

[0017] Furthermore, the hanger holder of the present invention is characterized by having the main body and having at least two or more side plates provided on the surface of the main body in a projection-like manner at predetermined intervals in a direction substantially parallel or oblique to the short side direction of the main body.

[0018] By securing the hook portion of the hanger (hereinafter referred to as the hook portion) between side plates that are spaced approximately the same width as the hook portion and are provided as protrusions at predetermined intervals on the surface of the main body, the side plates at both ends of the hook portion prevent lateral movement and swaying of the hook portion even when the wind blows. This prevents the hook portion from moving laterally or the hanger from becoming unstable due to the effects of wind, thus preventing the hook portion from detaching from the main body and the hanger from falling.

[0019] The hanger holder of the present invention comprises at least two main bodies, side plates positioned at the ends of the two main bodies, and a locking plate connecting the side plates, and is characterized in that the side plates and the locking plate form a slit.

[0020] By incorporating a locking plate, the size and length of the main body in the shorter direction can be reduced, thereby reducing the amount of material used and thus lowering costs. Furthermore, by reducing the size and length of the main body in the shorter direction, the space required when using the hanger holder can be reduced.

[0021] Furthermore, the main body is characterized by being equipped with a hook fixing device that suppresses the movement of the hanger's hook portion due to the effects of wind.

[0022] The hook fixing device is characterized by locking the hook portion between the slits or side plates that serve as the locking parts for the hook portion, and simultaneously locking it between the hook fixing devices. By inserting the hook into the hook fixing device at the same time as securing it to the main body, the movement of the hook back and forth along its longitudinal direction due to wind is suppressed. The presence of a hook fixing device prevents the hook from moving significantly back and forth along its longitudinal direction due to wind force during strong winds, thereby preventing it from coming loose from its secured location.

[0023] Furthermore, the main body is characterized by having engaging members at both ends or in the center, or at both ends and in the center.

[0024] By providing an engaging member, it can be locked to the drying pole. Also, depending on the engaging portion used, by removing one engaging member locked to the drying pole and locking only the other engaging member to the drying pole, the hanger holder can be vertically suspended from the drying pole, and the usable space of the drying pole can be widened. By providing the engaging member in this way, the convenience can be enhanced.

[0025] The engaging member is a hanger holder that is connected to the main body via a connecting portion.

[0026] By providing a connecting portion that connects to the engaging member, the convenience is increased, and when the product of the present invention is not in use, the storage space can be reduced.

[0027] Furthermore, the hanger connecting and holding tool of the present invention is characterized by comprising at least two of the hanger holders and a connecting portion that connects the hanger holders to each other.

[0028] By providing a connecting portion that connects the hanger holders to each other, it can be folded into two or more, and when the product of the present invention is not in use, the storage space can be reduced, and it can be folded into a size that can be stored in a carry-on bag when traveling or the like.

Effect of the Invention

[0029] The hanger holder of the present invention prevents the hanger with the washed clothes hanging thereon from (1) moving horizontally due to the wind, and further suppresses the hanger from (2) moving greatly during strong winds, thereby (3) preventing the hanger from falling. Furthermore, when locking, (4) there is no need to tilt the hanger, so there is no need to adjust the shape of the washed clothes after locking.

[0030] Furthermore, the hanger holder of the present invention is not limited to being used for locking the hanger with the washed clothes hanging thereon, and can also lock the hanger with the dried clothes hanging thereon or only the hanger. For example, when multiple hangers with dry clothes are attached to a pole in a closet, the hangers tend to bunch together when clothes are being taken in and out, causing the clothes to overlap and making it difficult to see what is hanging. By using the hanger holder of the present invention, the hangers can be kept attached at regular intervals.

[0031] Furthermore, after careful consideration of its complex structure, we simplified it as much as possible, making it easy to operate and usable by people of all ages, regardless of their strength. Furthermore, it was made possible to attach and detach it from the clothesline, making the attachment and detachment process easy, and its ability to be transformed to reduce storage space further enhances its convenience.

[0032] In addition, when securing the hanger, it can be secured vertically from above to the product of this invention without tilting the hanger sideways. As a result, the laundry does not gather to one side of the hanger when secured, and the structure eliminates the need to reshape the laundry after securing it.

[0033] Furthermore, we designed the shape to be aesthetically pleasing, so that everyday laundry becomes a little more enjoyable.

[0034] Because the product can be manufactured using plastic, it can be offered at a lower price and is easier for everyone to use than products with complex structures or those made of iron or stainless steel. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0035] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a plan view of Figure 1 as seen from the X direction. (Example 1) [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 5]Figure 5 is a plan view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a plan view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a plan view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 10] Figure 10 shows a perspective view of the main body of Example 1 and a magnified view of a part thereof. (Example 1) [Figure 11] Figure 11 is an enlarged side view of the main body of Example 1. (Example 1) [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a perspective view of the main body 1' of Example 1. (Example 1) [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 14] Figure 14 is a side view of the hanger. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a side view of the hook portion of the hanger. [Figure 16] Figure 16 shows the hook portion as viewed from the F2 direction in Figure 14. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 2) [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 2) [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a side view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 2) [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a side view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 2) [Figure 23] Figure 23 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 2) [Figure 24] Figure 24 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 2) [Figure 25] Figure 25 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 26] Figure 26 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 27] Figure 27 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 28] Figure 28 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 29] Figure 29 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 30] Figure 30 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 31] Figure 31 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 32] Figure 32 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 4) [Figure 33] Figure 33 shows a perspective view and a partially exploded view of the hanger holder. (Example 4) [Figure 34] Figure 34 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 4) [Figure 35] Figure 35 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 4) [Figure 36] Figure 36 is a plan view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 4) [Figure 37] Figure 37 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 4) [Figure 38] Figure 38 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 4) [Figure 39] Figure 39 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 4) [Figure 40] Figure 40 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 5) [Figure 41] Figure 41 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 5) [Figure 42] Figure 42 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 6) [Figure 43] Figure 43 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 6) [Figure 44] Figure 44 is a perspective view of Example 6, excluding one side panel and one main body. (Example 6) [Figure 45] Figure 45 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 6) [Figure 46] Figure 46 is a bottom view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 6) [Figure 47] Figure 47 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 6) [Figure 48] Figure 48 is a side view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 6) [Figure 49] Figure 49 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 50] Figure 50 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 51] Figure 51 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 52] Figure 52 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 53] Figure 53 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 54] Figure 54 is a plan view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 55] Figure 55 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 56] Figure 56 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 57] Figure 57 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 5) [Figure 58] Figure 58 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 59] Figure 59 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 7) [Figure 60] Figure 60 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 8) [Figure 61] Figure 61 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 9) [Figure 62] Figure 62 is a cross-sectional view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 9) [Figure 63] Figure 63 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 9) [Figure 64] Figure 64 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 9) [Figure 65] Figure 65 is a right side view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 9) [Figure 66] Figure 66 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 9) [Figure 67] Figure 67 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 9) [Figure 68] Figure 68 is a side view showing the method of implementing the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 10) [Figure 69] Figure 69 is a side view showing the method of implementing the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 10) [Figure 70] Figure 70 is a perspective view showing an implementation method of the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 10) [Figure 71] Figure 71 is a plan view of the 10th embodiment, cut along the AB line. (Embodiment 10) [Figure 72] Figure 72 is a perspective view showing an implementation method of the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 10) [Figure 73]Figure 73 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 10) [Figure 74] Figure 74 is a perspective view showing an implementation method of the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 10) [Figure 75] Figure 75 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 10) [Figure 76] Figure 76 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 77] Figure 77 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 78] Figure 78 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 79] Figure 79 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 80] Figure 80 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 81] Figure 81 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 82] Figure 82 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 83] Figure 83 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 84] Figure 84 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 85] Figure 85 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Figure 86] Figure 86 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 11) [Figure 87] Figure 87 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 11) [Figure 88] Figure 88 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 11) [Figure 89] Figure 89 is a perspective view showing an implementation method of the hanger connecting and holding device. (Example 11) [Figure 90] Figure 90 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 8) [Figure 91] Figure 91 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 8) [Figure 92] Figure 92 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 8) [Figure 93] Figure 93 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 8) [Figure 94] Figure 94 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 95] Figure 95 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 3) [Figure 96] Figure 96 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 5) [Figure 97] This diagram shows the thickness, width, and height of the side panels. [Figure 98] Figure 98 is a perspective view showing the method of implementing the hanger holder. (Example 1) [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0036] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. In the description of each embodiment, any vocabulary that requires further explanation will be provided separately. Furthermore, elements common to all embodiments will be included in the preamble to each embodiment. In each embodiment, identical parts will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations will be omitted.

[0037] In this invention, the main body refers to the common practice of attaching hangers to a clothesline when drying laundry. However, when the wind blows, the laundry is blown around, the hangers are pushed to one side, and this can cause the laundry to not dry properly and result in unpleasant odors. In strong winds, the hangers may even fly off the clothesline and fall. To suppress these two phenomena, the hanger hook needs (1) a wall to suppress lateral movement, and (2) something to suppress lateral and (3) vertical movement. The slits and side plates of this invention provide these (1) to (3) effects, but the slits and side plates cannot perform these functions on their own. An axis is needed to perform these functions, and that axis is the main body. By combining the axis with the slits and side plates, it becomes possible to perform functions (1) to (3).

[0038] Furthermore, while some hooks can be attached to a laundry hanger rack, these are either wavy or attached within a round circle. In other words, the hook only makes contact with the rack at a single point, making it difficult for them to function as (1) a barrier to prevent lateral movement, (2) to suppress lateral swaying, or (3) to suppress vertical swaying. Even if the wave-shaped ceiling section prevents the hook from moving to the next wave, strong winds can cause the hook to move significantly within the wave. This movement increases the energy of the hook, causing it to fly out of its secured position. The same applies when securing items within a circular opening. Furthermore, with a circular opening, hangers can only be secured at an angle, causing laundry to shift to one side of the hanger, resulting in the inconvenience of having to reshape the items after securing them.

[0039] By providing the main body, as mentioned before, the main body acts as the axis, allowing for the inclusion of slits and side plates, thereby enabling the functions described in (1) through (3) above. Furthermore, since there is no need to tilt the hanger when securing it, there is no need to adjust the shape of the laundry after securing it.

[0040] The main body of this invention can take on several shapes, but for example, in the case of a straight horizontal shape as shown in Figures 1, 8, and 76, there is no particular rule for the length of the main body in the longitudinal direction, but a length of 35 cm to 90 cm is desirable for ease of use in a typical household. Similarly, there is no particular rule for the length of the short side, but considering the length of the upper part of the hanger's hook (see Figure 15, upper part of hook F2 for the position of the upper part of the hook), a length of 2 cm to 5 cm is desirable.

[0041] When the main body is used fixed to a clothesline pole, as shown in Figure 8 (Figure 8 is an evolved shape that allows the main body 1 of Figure 1 to be attached to the clothesline pole), it is desirable for the cross-section of the main body to be curved to match the curved part of the surface of the clothesline pole, as this reduces the possibility of the main body shifting from the clothesline pole and provides stability. However, there are no specific shape requirements as long as the main body does not shift from the clothesline pole, can securely attach hangers, and the attached hook part does not move due to wind.

[0042] Furthermore, the cross-section of the main body, on the side opposite to the one in contact with the clothesline, can be a rounded shape such as a semicircle or ellipse, a streamlined jagged shape, a wave shape, a triangular shape, a rectangular shape, or a square shape. As mentioned earlier, there are no specific shape requirements as long as the hanger can be securely attached and the attached hook portion does not move due to wind.

[0043] When the engaging member 7 is not fixed to the clothesline pole, but is used by hanging it on the clothesline pole M as shown in Figure 60, the cross-section of the main body can be a rounded shape such as a circular shape (see example Figure 57), a semicircular shape, an inverted semicircular shape, an elliptical shape (see example Figure 1), an inverted elliptical shape, etc., an angular shape such as a cylinder cut in the longitudinal direction (from a 1 / 3 cylindrical shape to a semi-cylindrical shape, etc.), a triangular shape (see example Figure 76), an inverted triangular shape (see example Figure 78), a Mt. Fuji shape (see example Figure 65), an inverted Mt. Fuji shape, a rectangular shape, an inverted rectangular shape, a square shape, an inverted square shape, etc., a jagged shape like a star (or a 1 / 3 version of that), a streamlined jagged shape, a wave shape, etc. There are no specific shape requirements, as long as the hook has sufficient strength to securely fasten the hanger and the fastened hook is shaped so that it does not move due to wind.

[0044] The top view of the main body can take the form of a rectangle, square, ellipse, or wave. The long sides of the main body may also be uneven, or the long ends may be semicircular, semi-elliptical, or uneven. The long ends of the main body may be connected, creating a donut shape. As shown in Figure 81, the left and right diameters are longer than the front and back diameters of the donut shape (ideally, the longer diameter should be around 23cm to 80cm, and the shorter diameter around 8cm to 25cm). As shown in Figure 82, a U-shape is also possible. However, there are no specific shape requirements as long as the hanger can be securely fastened and the strength is sufficient to prevent breakage. (In the case of a U-shape, it can be used individually, but it is desirable to connect two or more main bodies. The front-to-back length of the U-shape should ideally be around 7cm to 25cm, and the left-to-right length should ideally be around 14cm to 40cm.)

[0045] The longitudinal side of the main body, when viewed from the longitudinal side, may be a single line as shown in Figure 6, or a wavy curve (not shown in the figure), or a single line or curve that is further interrupted by a slit (see example Figure 40), etc. However, there are no specific shape requirements as long as it can securely fasten the hanger and meets the strength requirements so that it does not break when fastened.

[0046] As shown in Figure 40, the number of main bodies used in a hanger holder that forms a continuous line by inserting slits varies depending on the length and strength of the hanger holder in the longitudinal direction, cost, and the design requirements of the user. However, if we were to specify an appropriate number, it would be around 5 to 21 bodies.

[0047] The shape of the main body that makes up a single hanger holder does not have to be the same. When installing a hanger holder on a clothesline, as shown in Figure 8, the main body can be curved in the part that fastens to the clothesline as an extension of the main body, and the part that is gripped by clothespins for clotheslines can be made so that the thickness of the cross-section in the longitudinal direction of the main body is thick enough to be gripped by clothespins for clotheslines. The curved part is clipped with a clothespin for clotheslines, and the hanger holder is then secured to the clothesline. In this case, the curved shape should ideally follow the curve of the clothesline pole. While there are no specific rules regarding the width of the cross-section, it will vary depending on the strength of the material used and the size of the clothespins for the pole, but a width of approximately 2mm to just under 1cm is desirable.

[0048] The approximately parallel or diagonal direction of the slits on the main body refers to the direction that is easiest for the user to use when securing the hanger within the slit, and there are no specific angle requirements.

[0049] For example, when using a hanger holder by attaching or installing it on a clothesline on a large balcony, it is desirable to have slits that are roughly parallel to the shorter side of the main body, so that the ends of the hangers do not hit the wall when the hangers are attached to the slits of the main body. By having slits that are roughly parallel, hangers are easier to attach, and there is good ventilation between the laundry attached to the hangers. Furthermore, the hangers fit within the ends of the hanger holder in the longitudinal direction (without taking up unnecessary width in the longitudinal direction).

[0050] When attaching or installing hanger holders to a clothesline installed under an eaves or overhang, the short distance between the clothesline and the house's exterior wall may cause the hangers attached to the slits to hit the wall. When this happens, the laundry attached to the hangers will also hit the wall, causing the laundry to get dirty or the hooks to slip out of the slits. Furthermore, when the wind blows, the lack of distance between the exterior wall and the laundry attached to the hangers can cause the laundry to rub against the windowpane installed on the exterior wall, resulting in dirt and grime being transferred to the windowpane.

[0051] To address these issues, if the distance between the secured or installed hanger holder and the exterior wall is shorter than the distance from the center of the hanger to the end of the hanger, it is desirable that the slit in the main body be oblique. The angle is approximately 20 to 160 degrees, with the longitudinal direction of the main body being 0 degrees. Alternatively, two slits, one approximately parallel and one oblique, can intersect and be incorporated into the main body as a single slit.

[0052] Similarly, when attaching hanger holders to indoor curtain rails, beams, or above doors, the distance between the wall and the hanger holder is limited, so it is desirable for the slits in the main body to be angled. The angle should be approximately 20 to 160 degrees, with the longitudinal direction of the main body being 0 degrees. Alternatively, two slits, one nearly parallel and one angled, can intersect and be incorporated into the main body as a single slit.

[0053] The predetermined interval in this invention is an interval that is easy for the user to use, and there are no specific rules regarding it.

[0054] For example, the predetermined spacing of the slits provided in the main unit could be about 10 cm apart, which is said to allow good airflow between laundry items, making them dry easily and preventing them from becoming damp. Alternatively, shorter spacing is also acceptable, allowing the user to choose the appropriate spacing for the amount of laundry each time. Of course, the slits can be arranged at different intervals on the main unit, and there are no specific rules regarding this.

[0055] Here's some additional information about the shape of the main unit.

[0056] Figure 76 shows the main body 1 equipped with a slit 2. However, as an evolved version of the main body 1, holes can be made at predetermined intervals on the longitudinal side of the main body 1, and strings, rings, hooks, etc. can be used as connecting members for the main body 1 and the clothespin N, as shown in Figure 80, thereby attaching the clothespin N to the main body 1. Even when the main body is equipped with side panels, similar to the case where the main body 1 is equipped with slits 2 in Figure 80, strings, rings, hooks, etc. can be used as connecting members for the main body 1 and the clothespins N, etc., and the clothespins N, etc. can be attached to the main body 1.

[0057] Figures 81 and 82 show the main body 1 with the slit 2 in a circular or U-shape. Thus, the shape of the main body does not have to be curved or bent at a right angle, as long as it has the function of a main body, and there are no specific regulations.

[0058] A single main unit can also be equipped with one or more slits and two or more side panels in combination.

[0059] The main body can also be connected to other main body units that have slits, as shown in Figure 83. Two to fifteen main body units can be connected. The main body units can be connected individually, or as a combination of a single unit, a unit with slits, a unit with side plates, or a unit with both slits and side plates.

[0060] Furthermore, the main body can be made by adding slits or side plates to a known part of a laundry hanger rack or clothes peg hanger device, as long as a part of the device satisfies the requirements for the main body. For example, as shown in Figures 84 and 85, or 94 and 95, the frame of a known clothes peg hanger can be considered as the main body (axis) and equipped with slits or side plates. Thus, the main body can have various variations and can be combined with known components.

[0061] Furthermore, the height of the main body does not need to be uniform along the longitudinal ridge. (See Figure 98 for example)

[0062] A slit is a linear hole in the main body used to secure the hook portion of a hanger.

[0063] The slits are provided on the surface of the main body and the main body has at least one.

[0064] There are no specific rules regarding the number of slits to be provided on a single hanger, but one to three is generally considered appropriate. As an example, we will explain using a triangular-shaped or inverted triangular-shaped body. Figures 76 and 77 show a triangular body 1 with one slit along its shorter side (one slit per hanger).

[0065] Figures 78 and 79 show a triangular-shaped body 1 with one slit at each of its shorter ends (two slits per hanger).

[0066] Although there are no diagrams, the length of the slit in the main body 1 in Figures 76 and 77 is shortened, and in Figures 78 and 79, the main body 1 is in the shape of an inverted triangle, so one slit is provided at each of the short sides of the triangular main body 1, in the positions of the slits in Figures 78 and 79 (there will be three slits per hanger).

[0067] The shape of the bottom of the linear hole in the slit along its longitudinal direction is not limited to any particular shape, such as rectangular, square, pyramidal, stepped, or rounded. Furthermore, since commercially available hangers do not come in only one thickness for the hook section, a pyramid or staircase shape would allow them to accommodate two or more different hook section thicknesses.

[0068] There is no specific rule for the width of the linear holes in the slit in the shorter direction, but in order to suppress the lateral swaying of the hook part due to wind, it is desirable for the width of the slit to be about the same as the thickness of the hook part (see Figure 16, hook part thickness F5). This is because the greater the gap between the thickness of the hook part and the ends of the slit in the shorter direction, the more the hook part will move from side to side when the wind blows. For this reason, a width that is about 0.1 mm to 1 mm wider than the thickness of a commercially available hanger is desirable.

[0069] When installing a hanger holder on a clothesline, in addition to attaching the main body to the clothesline and securing it in one or more places with clothespins, the main body can also be provided with a slit in the part that will be secured with clothespins. In this case, the width of the slit should ideally be 2 cm to 4 cm. This part can also be attached to the clothesline with duct tape or Velcro in addition to clothespins.

[0070] There are no specific rules regarding the depth of the slits, and the slits provided on a single hanger do not need to be of a uniform depth. This is because commercially available hangers have hooks of several different thicknesses and shapes. Taking this into consideration, if we were to specify a desirable slit depth, as mentioned earlier, it would vary depending on the shape of the main body and whether or not side panels are provided, so we cannot specify a particular desirable depth. However, based on measurements using multiple prototypes and several types of hangers, a slit depth between 2.5 mm and 25 mm is considered appropriate.

[0071] The clothespins used in instructions for attaching hanger holders to clotheslines are actually just any tools that can be used to secure hanger holders to clotheslines, and can be attached with duct tape or similar.

[0072] When installing the main unit on a clothesline, one method is to make the main unit thicker in areas other than those that are fixed to the clothesline with clothespins, such as both ends and the center, and to provide slits in those thicker areas so that it can be installed on the clothesline.

[0073] Alternatively, the distance from the main body to the clothesline can be varied by changing the parts where the main body contacts the clothesline and attaches to it (such as both ends or the center) and the parts where the hangers are secured. In this case, there is no need to intentionally add thickness to the main body (see Figure 8).

[0074] By curving the surface of the main body that contacts the clothesline pole and making its diameter slightly smaller than the clothesline pole, the main body is securely attached to the clothesline pole and will not slip off.

[0075] Furthermore, another way to install the unit on a clothesline is to use two units. That is, to place one unit on top of another. The second unit placed on top of the first unit will be at a distance from the clothesline, and if it is equipped with a slit, hangers can be secured in that slit (see Figures 9 and 13). In this method, two main units are used, and the other unit that lies below the first unit will be referred to as the mounting unit in the following explanation for clarity. The mounting unit does not have slits or side plates.

[0076] The size of the slit may be larger than the main body (see Figures 57 and 96).

[0077] The side panels prevent the hanger's hook from swaying or moving laterally. By restricting the movement of the hook, they also prevent the hook from falling out of its locking place.

[0078] When a side plate is provided in the slit of the main body, it is parallel to the slit and can also be provided on one side or both sides of the slit, and, if necessary, approximately in the center of the longitudinal direction of the slit. As examples, Figures 19 and 20 show a slit with a side plate attached to one side, while Figure 23 shows a slit with a side plate (internal side plate 3c) attached approximately in the center.

[0079] The side panels can also be attached to the surface of the main unit.

[0080] When installing the side panels on the surface of the main unit, two side panels make up one set, three side panels make up one group, and four side panels make up one group for the hook portion of a single hanger. Multiple side panels can be considered as a single unit and arranged on the surface of the main unit. If we consider three side panels as one set and four side panels as another, then multiple hook thicknesses (see Figure 16, hook thickness F5) can be accommodated for a single group of multiple side panels. For example, as shown in Figures 27 and 28, if we use a group of three side panels, we can accommodate two different hook thicknesses.

[0081] This is merely a matter of counting, where multiple side panels are considered as a single unit; therefore, it's not necessary to think of them as one set or one pair. The side panels can also be positioned at any desired location on the main body to accommodate multiple hook thicknesses. In other words, the spacing between the side panels can be predetermined.

[0082] Each hook section may be provided with at least two side plates. There are no specific regulations regarding the number of side plates provided for each hook section, as long as there are two or more.

[0083] If the shape of the side panels is as shown in Figure 25, it is reasonable to have two side panels for each hook. If the side panels are shaped as shown in Figure 29 and installed in the same way as in Figure 25, covering the entire short side of the main body, then multiple side panels will be required. Furthermore, if the width of the side panels (see Side Panel Width Gc in Figure 97) is reduced and they are installed to resemble sunflower petals, the number of panels will be around 20. As the number of panels varies greatly depending on the design, it is difficult to specify, but if we were to give an estimate, it would be somewhere between 2 and 30.

[0084] The spacing between the side plates, which are provided for each hook section along the longitudinal direction of the main body, is adjusted to match the thickness of the hook section of commercially available hangers (see Figure 16, hook section thickness F5), and the side plates are positioned so that they are close to the sides of both ends of the hook section.

[0085] Two parallel side plates are placed along the longitudinal direction of the main body to secure one hook section. The distance between the two side plates, which form a set on the main body, is matched to the thickness of the hook section of a commercially available hanger (see Figure 16, hook section thickness F5), and the side plates are positioned so that they are at both ends of the hook section. The spacing between the two side panels in a set does not need to be uniform; it can be provided on the main body to accommodate the thickness of multiple hook sections.

[0086] As shown in Figures 27 and 28, the side panels, arranged in sets of three parallel to the longitudinal direction of the main body, can accommodate two different hook sizes. When four side plates are attached to the main body as a set for each hook section, it can accommodate three different hook section thicknesses. In this way, it is also possible to equip the main body with sets of side plates that can accommodate multiple hook section thicknesses.

[0087] Of course, instead of thinking in terms of a set or pair, the side panels can be arbitrarily positioned on the main body to accommodate multiple hook thicknesses.

[0088] The smaller the gap between the hook and the side plate, the less the hook will move from side to side even in windy conditions, thus preventing the hook from swaying. (See Figure 16 for left-right movement of the hook.) If the hook does not move from side to side, its forward-backward movement will also be suppressed. The reason why the hook part comes loose and falls due to wind is because the hook part moves. If the hook part is made immobile, even if the hanger on which the laundry is hanging moves significantly due to the wind, the hook part will not move, and the laundry will not fall.

[0089] The number of side panels installed on the surface of the main unit must be at least two, but there are no specific regulations regarding the maximum number, as it varies considerably depending on the design and length of the main unit.

[0090] By positioning the side plates so that they are at the tip and rear of the hook (see Figure 15, hook tip F1 and hook rear F3), the movement of the hook can be further suppressed even when wind blows on the laundry.

[0091] There are no specific rules regarding the width, thickness, or height of the side panels (see Figure 97 for side panel width Gc, side panel thickness Ga, and side panel height Gb). Rounded shapes such as semicircles, angular shapes such as triangles or rectangles, streamlined shapes such as jagged edges, wave shapes, rod shapes, fence shapes, grid shapes, and T shapes are all acceptable. There are no specific rules as long as the width and thickness have sufficient strength to restrain the movement of the hook and the height does not cause the hook to extend beyond the side panel.

[0092] The size of the side panels can be the same as the main body, or smaller or larger (see examples in Figures 25, 29, 37, and 57). As long as the hangers with laundry attached to the main body can be securely attached, the swinging of the hook section in the longitudinal direction of the main body (lateral swinging of the hook section from side to side) can be suppressed, and the strength, height, and width to suppress movement when the hook section swings from side to side is sufficient, there are no specific rules (Figure 97 shows the position of the height and width of the side panels).

[0093] The side panels can also be installed across two or more main units (see example Figure 39).

[0094] The height, width, and thickness of one side plate and the other side plate installed on a single hook do not necessarily have to be the same (see example Figure 96) (Figure 97 shows the position of the height, width, and thickness of the side plates).

[0095] In the specification, "left and right of the hook portion" refers to the left and right sides of the hook portion in the shorter direction. In the specification, "front and back of the hook portion" refers to the front and back of the hook portion in its longitudinal direction. (Figure 16 shows the front, back, left, and right orientations of the hook.) The "hook part" mentioned in the specification refers to the hook part of a hanger. (The term "hook portion" as used in the specification generally refers to the hook portion of a hanger used to hang laundry. However, when using the present invention, you may use a hanger used to hang dry clothes, not just laundry, or even an empty hanger. There are no specific requirements regarding what is to be attached.)

[0096] As shown in Figure 53, as an advanced form of the side plate, the side plate can also serve as a hook fastener. In other words, the hook fastener is taking on the role of the side plate. (See Figures 53 and 54 for example.) As shown in Figure 53, the main body on both sides of the slit can also be fitted with an advanced form of a side plate.

[0097] To reiterate, if the side panels are positioned on the main body so that there is no gap between them and both ends of the hook section, the hook section of the hanger holding the laundry will not move from side to side even if the laundry is blown around by the wind. For this reason, a gap of about 0.1 mm to 1 mm between the hook section and the side panel is desirable, but it is best to install it in a way that is easy for the user to use, and there are no specific rules.

[0098] A locking plate is a plate that is installed at the bottom of the slit, as shown in Figures 32 to 35, or between the side plates, as shown in Figures 40 and 41, 36 and 37, and 38 and 39, to stably lock the hook portion.

[0099] The locking plate can be constructed using two side plates and one locking plate to form a slit.

[0100] Even if a locking plate is provided on only one side panel, rather than between both side panels, if it is strong enough to securely fasten the hook and is large enough to prevent the hook from falling out between the two side panels, that panel is still considered a locking plate. (The same applies to cases with two or more side panels as described later.) Figures 40 and 41 show that, in order to connect the side plates installed at the ends of the two main bodies, a locking plate is provided between the side plates, and a slit is formed between the side plates and the locking plate.

[0101] As shown in Figures 32 to 35, even if the slit is smaller than the size of the main body in the shorter direction, a locking plate can be provided between the slits depending on the desired function.

[0102] As a concrete example, Figure 17 shows a hook portion locked into a slit provided in the main body shown in Figure 1. In this case, the hook portion extends beyond both ends in the longitudinal direction of the slit and is locked in place, so the hook portion is locked in two places on the side of the main body in the short direction. Because one hook portion is locked in two places on the side of the main body, the hook portion can be stably locked even if a locking plate is not provided inside the slit.

[0103] However, as shown in Figure 35, if the hook portion is not extended beyond both ends in the longitudinal direction of the slit to secure it, the hook portion will only be secured to one side of the main body in the short direction. In that case, the hook portion is unstable and easily moves, increasing the likelihood of it falling from its anchoring location due to wind. Therefore, it is desirable to provide an anchoring plate inside the slit.

[0104] As shown in Figures 40 and 41, by providing a locking plate to connect the side plates installed at the ends of the two main bodies, the hook portion can be locked to the locking plate.

[0105] As shown in Figures 36 and 37, and Figures 38 and 39, when the side plates are larger than the main body in the shorter direction, the hook portion can be more securely locked by providing a locking plate between the side plates.

[0106] The shape of the locking plate is not restricted as long as it forms the bottom of the slit, connects side plates, or is attached to a single side plate. As long as it does not break when the hook is locked and functions as a locking plate, there are no specific rules regarding its length, thickness, or design.

[0107] For example, the locking plate shown in the perspective view in Figure 41 is rectangular in shape. Figure 45 is a plan view of the locking plate as seen from the bottom. As shown in Figure 45, both ends of the locking plate in the longitudinal direction are shaped like steps.

[0108] Thus, the shape of the locking plate is not restricted as long as it serves as the base of a slit, connects side plates, or is attached to a single side plate. As long as it does not break when the hook is locked and functions as a locking plate, there are no specific rules regarding its length or thickness.

[0109] Furthermore, even if a locking plate does not extend from the bottom of a slit or connect the side plates, for example, a locking plate that only extends from one side plate, but leaves just enough space between the side plates so that the hook does not fall out when the hook is locked in place, is also considered a locking plate.

[0110] An auxiliary device is a component that (1) allows a single slit to accommodate hanger hooks of different thicknesses (although hooks also differ in shape, we will explain using thickness to avoid confusion) (in this context, "accommodating" means restricting the lateral movement of the hook). (2) Connects side plates to each other, or one side plate to a locking plate, or both side plates to a locking plate with the auxiliary device, thereby increasing the strength of the hanger holder. The auxiliary device refers to a component that performs either (1) or (2), or both of these functions.

[0111] While it is possible to use a hanger holder without an auxiliary tool, having one increases convenience and strength.

[0112] When securing hooks of different thicknesses to a single slit, an auxiliary device can be positioned close to the side of one of the hooks of that thickness, creating a barrier that prevents the hook from swaying laterally. In this way, the auxiliary device can suppress the lateral movement of the hook. Of course, it also prevents the hook from moving laterally.

[0113] Figures 45 to 47 show how the slit, consisting of a side plate and a locking plate, is equipped with an auxiliary device to accommodate the thickness of the two hook sections.

[0114] Figures 17 and 18 show the main body with slits of the same size. The thickness of the hook portion (see Figure 16, hook portion thickness F5) is 6 mm in Figure 17 and 3 mm in Figure 18. Although there are no diagrams showing the hook being secured by providing the auxiliary device, as shown in Figures 45 to 47, whether you secure either the 3mm or 6mm thick hook or, for example, the 6mm thick hook, the sides of the thicker hook (hereinafter referred to as the thicker hook) will be close to both side plates. Similarly, even if you secure the 3mm thin hook (hereinafter referred to as the thin hook) between the auxiliary device and one side plate, the sides of the thin hook can be secured so that they are close to the side of the auxiliary device and the side of the other side plate.

[0115] Depending on the type of hanger, attaching an auxiliary tool may allow it to accommodate hooks of different shapes as well as thicknesses.

[0116] The shape of the assistive device is not specified as long as it serves its purpose as an assistive device; it can be angular (such as a rectangle), rounded (such as a circle or semicircle), jagged or streamlined, wave-shaped, straight line-shaped, T-shaped, rod-shaped, fence-shaped, lattice-shaped, etc.

[0117] As shown in Figures 42 to 44, if the slit is larger than the main body, it is possible to increase the strength of the hanger holder by installing an auxiliary device inside the slit.

[0118] A hook fixing device is a component that prevents the hook portion of a secured hanger from falling off its secured location due to wind, by restricting its movement in the forward and backward directions, as well as upward and diagonally upward directions. The hook fasteners are installed on the surface of the main body or between at least two side panels.

[0119] The hook fixing device is provided on the surface of the main body, for example as shown in Figures 49 to 51, and by suppressing the movement of the outer circumference of the hook, it suppresses the forward and backward movement of the hook, as well as upward and diagonally upward movement, even when wind blows.

[0120] The hook fastener can also be installed between the side panels. For example, as shown in Figures 58 and 59 (hook fastener 6g between side panels), it can be installed to connect the ends of the side panels.

[0121] The hook fastener is an advanced version of the side plate and can be used as both a side plate and a hook fastener (see example Figures 53 and 54, hook fastener 6e). The hook fasteners used in Figures 53 and 54 are attached to the main body surface on both sides of the slit. The hook fastener may be installed on the surface of the main body that has a slit. (Examples: Figure 52: Hook fastener 6d with slit 2 partially open, Figure 55: Protruding hook fastener 6f, Figure 56)

[0122] Thus, as long as the hook fixing device restrains the forward and backward movement of the hook, as well as its upward and diagonally upward movement, there are no specific regulations regarding its shape or installation location.

[0123] When a hook fixing device is attached to the surface of the main body with a slit, depending on the installation location, the hook part acts as a guide plate that fits into the hole between the main body and the locking plate, making it easier to lock in place (see example Figure 55, projection-type hook fixing device 6f, Figure 56).

[0124] Figure 49 is an example in which a hook fixing device is provided on the surface of the main body, and the tip of the hook is inserted into the hole of the hook fixing device (Figure 49 semicircular hook fixing device 6a).

[0125] Figures 53 (push-in hook fixing device 6e) and 54 are examples, but one or both of the side plates that restrain the movement of both sides of a single hook section are modified to function as a hook fixing device, as shown in Figures 53 and 54, which are extensions of the side plates. In this way, the hook fastener can be made by using an advanced version of the side plate, so that it functions as both a side plate and a hook fastener at the same time.

[0126] For convenience, the symbol is labeled as "push-in hook fixing device 6e" and is explained within the embodiment of the hook fixing device, but this is an advanced form of the side plate.

[0127] Of course, instead of using an advanced version of the side panel, it is also possible to provide a separate hook fixing device on the surface of the main body, as shown in Figures 53 and 54, as a hook fixing device separate from the side panel.

[0128] On the surface of the main body, an advanced version of the side plate, which is provided on the side of one of the hook sections to prevent lateral shaking, lateral movement, and vertical shaking, and to prevent it from slipping out between the side plates, also functions as a hook section fixing device.

[0129] The distance between the side panels of one type of extension and the other type of extension, as well as the length of the retainer that prevents the hook from protruding from between the side panels of the extension, will vary depending on the material of the hanger holder and therefore cannot be specifically specified. However, when the hook is locked between the extension side panels, the side of the hook should be in close proximity to the side of the extension side panel and locked securely. The retainer at the tip of the extension side panel should be long enough to prevent the hook from easily slipping out from between the extension side panels, and long enough to be pushed between the extension side panels with a finger to lock it in place. The hook fasteners, which have the same shape as the side panels in the advanced version, are also similar.

[0130] Figures 58 and 59 show a hanger holder equipped with side plates larger than the main body. The hook fixing device 6g between the side plates in Figures 58 and 59 is the hook fixing device. There are also hook fixing devices that connect side plates that are larger than the main body in this way.

[0131] The hook fixing device may be provided on the surface of the main body, corresponding to each of the hook's locking locations (see example Figure 49), or a single hook fixing device may be provided that serves the purpose of fixing multiple hooks by providing multiple hooks to each of the locking locations (see example Figure 50). There are no specific rules regarding the shape, location, or number of hook fasteners to be installed on a single unit; however, it is desirable to determine the number of hook fasteners per unit in conjunction with the number of side panels and slits.

[0132] Among hook fasteners shaped to satisfy the purpose of a hook fastener by providing a single hook fastener for multiple hook fastening locations on the surface of the main body, if the hook fastener is provided with holes for inserting the tips of the hooks, as shown in Figure 51, the single-fixed hook fastener 6c, then one or more holes are provided in a position where the tips of the hooks can be inserted into the holes of the hook fastener at the same time the hook fasteners are engaged with the slits on the surface of the main body or between the side plates.

[0133] Furthermore, some hook fasteners can be removed from the main body and reinstalled to perform their function as hook fasteners. This example will be illustrated in Figures 90 to 93. As shown in the detachable hook fixing device 6h (hereinafter referred to as hook fixing device 6h) in Figures 90 to 93, when using the hanger holder, the hook fixing device 6h, which was stored hanging from the main body 1o with a recess for the hook fixing device (hereinafter referred to as main body 1o) in Figure 90, is removed from the main body 1o, the top and bottom of the hook fixing device 6h (see Figure 92 for the top and bottom of the hook fixing device 6h) is reversed, and it is reinstalled on the main body 1o so that it is in contact with the side of the hook, as shown in Figure 91. In this way, there are also hook fixing devices that can be used by removing the hook fixing device from the main body.

[0134] As mentioned before, there are no specific requirements regarding the location and shape of the hook fixing device, as long as it satisfies some or all of the functions described above (suppression of forward and backward movement of the hook, and prevention of the hook separating from the surface of the main body to which it is locked or from the slits provided in the main body).

[0135] The engaging member is the hook portion used to secure the hanger holder to a clothesline, curtain rail, beam, etc., as shown in Figure 4 (clip-shaped engaging member R) and Figure 60 (engaging member 7).

[0136] The shape of the engaging member attached to the main body can be broadly divided into two types: one is one that is inserted into the main body, as shown in Figure 4; and the other is one that is attached to the main body, as shown in Figure 60.

[0137] The shape of the engaging member can be either a clip or a hook on the side that attaches to a clothesline, etc. There are no specific regulations as long as it has the shape and strength to securely attach to a clothesline, etc. Engaging members using publicly known technologies are also acceptable. Preferably, a clip type is preferred, as it can be securely fixed to a clothesline, etc. even when blown by the wind.

[0138] There are no specific regulations regarding the shape of the engaging member that contacts the main body, as long as it can be used stably when used as an integral part of the main body and has a certain level of strength.

[0139] By further equipping the main body and the engaging member with connecting parts, it becomes possible to change the angle of the contact surface between the main body and the engaging member, or to fold it, as shown in Figures 61, 63, and 64, thereby increasing convenience.

[0140] A connecting part is a component that connects the main body to the engaging member. Some connecting parts simply link the main body and the engaging member, while others, as shown in Figure 62 (a cross-sectional view of connecting part 8a in Figure 61) and Figure 63 (a perspective view of connecting part 8b in Figures 63 and 64), allow the angle between the main body and the engaging member to be changed horizontally by 360 degrees, and others, as shown in Figure 67 (a perspective view of connecting part 8b in Figures 63 and 64), allow the angle between the main body and the engaging member to be changed horizontally by 360 degrees and vertically by 180 degrees.

[0141] Furthermore, if the engaging member is provided not at both ends of the main body, but above the approximate center in the longitudinal direction of the main body, the connecting part may be in the form of a chain or string so that the main body and the engaging member can be connected via the connecting part (see example Figure 68, connecting part 8c. Figure 68 shows a hanger connecting holder with two main bodies connected, but the same applies when an engaging member is provided above the approximate center in the longitudinal direction of a single main body).

[0142] The shape of the connecting part can vary, as shown in Figures 62, 67, and 68, for example. It may simply serve to connect the main body and the engaging member, or it may have the function of changing the angle between the main body and the engaging member horizontally by 360 degrees (example Figure 61).

[0143] Furthermore, it is possible to incorporate a function that allows the angle between the main body and the engaging member to be changed vertically by 180 degrees (see examples in Figures 63 to 67).

[0144] Furthermore, it can be given the functionality to rotate 360 ​​degrees horizontally and 180 degrees vertically. Furthermore, some devices use string-like or chain-like elements to connect the main body and the engaging member (see examples in Figures 68 to 69).

[0145] As long as the hanger holder and the engaging member are connected in such a way that the hanger holder, which secures hangers holding multiple pieces of laundry, can be stably attached to a clothesline or the like even when buffeted by strong winds, there are no particular requirements regarding the shape of the connecting part. A connecting part using known technology may be used. Preferably, in consideration of the convenience of this invention, the shape should allow for deformation of the angle between the hanger holder and the engaging member.

[0146] A connecting part is a component that connects two to six hanger holders, as shown in the hanger connecting holders in Figures 68 and 75, or a component that connects two to four main body parts, as shown in the hanger holder in Figure 86.

[0147] The connection mechanism can be broadly divided into three types.

[0148] (1) As shown in Figures 68 and 69, even when the angle of the connection between the connected hanger holders is changed and the hanger holders are folded in half, the hanger holders remain connected to each other. The component used here is the assembly-type connector 9a. (Hereafter referred to as connector 9a) (2) As shown in Figures 73 and 75, when stored, the hanger holders exist individually (Figure 73), and when you want to secure a hanger, you connect the hanger holders together to make a hanger connecting holder. The connector used here is the protruding type 9c. (Hereafter referred to as connector 9c) (3) As shown in Figures 86 to 89, these hanger holders only become a single hanger holder when connected together. The component used here is the main body connector 9d. (Hereafter referred to as connector 9d) Figure 87 shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 86 when the hanger holder is not in use. Figure 88 shows a cross-sectional view of Figure 87 with the connecting part 9d inserted into the receiving opening 9d' of the main body component. Figure 88 is a cross-sectional view when the hanger holder is in use, and Figure 86 is a perspective view thereof. This is an example of form (3), and the shape of the main body is not limited to the triangular shape shown in Figure 86.

[0149] The purpose of providing a hanger connecting holder and a connecting portion to the hanger holder is to allow the hanger connecting holder and the hanger holder to be transformed into a shape that takes up less storage space when not in use than when they are in use. Depending on its size after transformation, it can even be stored in a carry-on bag when traveling.

[0150] In the following explanation, hanger connecting holders and hanger holders will be referred to as hanger (connecting) holders.

[0151] The shape of the connecting part is designed to provide sufficient strength to securely fasten multiple hangers with laundry hanging from them to the hanger (connecting) holder, and to reduce storage space by changing the completed form when the hanger (connecting) holder is not in use. Specifically, this means (1) being able to fold the hanger connector via the connecting part, or (2) being able to detach the hanger connector to make it a standalone hanger holder, or (3) being able to detach the hanger holder to disassemble it into two to six pieces in the longitudinal, transverse, or other directions. As long as those objectives are achieved, there are no specific regulations regarding the shape of the connection part, and publicly known technologies may be used.

[0152] The terms "clothes drying pole (etc.)" used here refer to any place or object to which hanger holders can be attached. Specific examples include not only clothes drying poles, but also curtain rails, poles for attaching hangers inside closets, wall beams, bookshelves, cupboards, and indoor laundry drying poles.

[0153] The hangers mentioned here, which are used to hang laundry, do not necessarily have laundry hanging from them. This invention can be used not only to secure hangers with laundry on them, but also to secure hangers that do not have anything hanging from them. It can also be used to secure objects other than hangers.

[0154] The shapes described herein can be modified in any way, as long as they do not alter the fundamental function or structure of the present invention.

[0155] Furthermore, even if the embodiment is described with a body equipped with slits, a body equipped with side plates can be used in the same way, depending on the claims or content. The reverse is also true. The body can be equipped with both slits and side plates simultaneously. Examples are described below. [Examples]

[0156] The hanger holder of this embodiment has a main body, and the main body is provided with slits that secure at least one or more hangers at predetermined intervals in a direction substantially parallel to or oblique to the shorter direction.

[0157] The main unit can be sold on its own, or it can be sold in combination with other components.

[0158] As mentioned earlier, the shape of the main body varies. This explanation will mainly focus on the type where the cross-section along the shorter side of the main body is roughly semicircular.

[0159] In this embodiment, the hook portion of a hanger on which laundry is suspended is secured to the slit for use. Of course, you can also use hangers with dry clothes hanging from them, or even individual hangers, by securing them to the slits.

[0160] Figures 1 and 17 will be used as concrete examples to illustrate this point. Figure 1 shows the state before the hook portion of the hanger (hereinafter referred to as the hook portion of the hanger) is attached to the hanger holder A. Figure 17 is an enlarged image of a part of Figure 1. When attaching the hook portion to the hanger holder A, the hook portion F is attached to the slit 2 as shown in Figure 17.

[0161] Next, other embodiments of this model will be described.

[0162] Figure 1 shows the main body 1 equipped with a slit 2. As shown in Figure 2, holes P are provided at both ends of the main body 1 in the longitudinal direction. The shape of the holes P is not specified. Rectangular holes P as shown in Figure 5 are also acceptable. As shown in Figure 3, thread the string Q through the holes P at both ends of the main body 1, leaving a convenient distance between the main body 1 and the clothesline pole M when attaching the hanger to the main body 1, and tie the string Q threaded through the main body 1 to the clothesline pole M. There are no specific regulations regarding how to tie the string. Then, the hook part F of the hanger is attached to the slit 2 of the main body 1 and used. In this way, holes can also be made in the main body.

[0163] Instead of string, you can also use commercially available S-shaped hooks or similar items. If it fits the size of hole P, a commercially available clip-shaped engaging member R, as shown in Figure 4, can also be used.

[0164] There are several other combinations as well. For example, a C-shaped hook S and a hole P, which can be hooked and hung from a clothesline M as shown in Figure 6, are connected with a string Q or the like. Then, when the hanger holder is not used, as shown in Figure 7, one of the hooks S hooked to the clothesline M can be detached from the clothesline M, and the hanger holder can be hung vertically. By hanging it vertically, the usable space of the clothesline (size M) is increased, allowing you to hang large bath towels and other items.

[0165] Main unit 1 is an improved version of the main unit, with the shape shown in Figure 8, and can be directly attached to the clothesline pole M as shown in Figure 8.

[0166] Although there is no diagram, when the main body 1 in Figure 1 is installed directly on the clothesline pole M, another development of the main body 1 is possible, which involves adding thickness to the main body 1. By adding thickness, when the hook part F is secured to the slit 2, the thickness at both ends of the slit 2 in the shorter direction acts as a barrier that prevents the hook part F from swaying laterally and from moving laterally due to the wind.

[0167] The thickness of the main body 1 should preferably be at least 2 mm. (Since the width F4 of commercially available hooks (see Figure 15 for the width F4 of the hook) is generally around 3 mm to 8 mm, if the thickness of the main body 1 is less than 2 mm, when the wind blows, the hook will likely overcome the side wall in the shorter direction of the slit and ride up onto the surface of the main body 1, causing it to move laterally.) To prevent the hook from moving sideways over the shorter side of the slit, even in moderately strong winds, it is desirable that the height of the hook be greater than half the width of the hook itself.

[0168] If the main body 1 is thin, the hook portion F may not fall all the way to both ends of the slit 2 in the longitudinal direction because the main body 1 is attached to the clothesline pole M (the hook portion F does not come into contact with both ends of the slit in the longitudinal direction). Therefore, when the wind blows, the hook portion F may move laterally across the surface of the main body 1, overcoming the sides of the slit 2 in the short direction.

[0169] If the main body 1 is thin, it is necessary to leave a space between the main body 1 and the clothes drying rod M.

[0170] Figure 8 shows the main body 1 with a space portion 1a (the main body 1 in Figure 8 is a slightly modified and advanced version of the one in Figure 1). As shown in Figure 8, the part with the slit 2 has a space portion 1a so that there is a certain distance between the main body 1 and the clothesline pole M. At the same time, in order to fix the main body 1 to the clothesline pole M, there is a part where the main body 1 and the clothesline pole M are in close contact (contact portion 1b).

[0171] The drawback of making the main body 1 thicker is that when the main body 1 is attached to the clothesline pole M with clothespins for clotheslines, the thickness of the main body 1 may prevent the clothespins from firmly gripping the clothesline pole on which the main body 1 is attached, making it impossible to securely attach the main body 1 to the clothesline pole M. In that case, although there is no diagram showing the case where the main body 1 has thickness, as an advanced version of the main body 1, the thickness of the part of the main body 1 that you want to be in close contact with the clothesline pole (contact part 1b in Figure 8) is made thinner, and the main body 1 is attached to the clothesline pole M. Next, for example as in Figure 13, the part with the thinner thickness (contact part 1b in Figure 13) is clamped and secured with clothespins N for clotheslines.

[0172] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 9, the main body 1 and the mounting body 1' can be overlapped and fixed together. The fixing method may be by adhesive, or the main body 1 may be attached to the mounting body 1' and locked in place during use. There are no specific regulations regarding the method of overlapping and fixing.

[0173] When the hanger holder is attached to a clothesline pole, the main body 1 and the mounting body 1' in Figure 9 are provided with a projection 50 on the main body surface as shown in Figure 10, and the mounting body 1' is provided with a projection receiving groove 51 on the main body surface as shown in Figure 12. During use, the projection 50 on the main body surface is locked into the projection receiving groove 51 on the main body surface by aligning it with the groove. There are no specific regulations regarding the shape of the protrusions and grooves. As long as the shape allows the main body 1 to be securely locked into the mounting body 1', there are no specific regulations. Alternatively, instead of grooves, several holes may be made in the mounting body 1', and protrusions may be provided on the main body 1 to fit into these holes. During use, the protrusions on the main body 1 are inserted into these holes to lock them in place.

[0174] The method of securing it to the clothesline pole M is as shown in Figure 13, by clamping the contact portion 1b with clothespins N for clotheslines. Instead of clothespins N for clotheslines, you may use duct tape or Velcro. You may also attach double-sided tape to the back of the contact portion 1b and adhere it to the clothesline pole M. There are no specific regulations regarding the method of securing it, as long as it is securely fixed or attached to the clothesline pole. [Examples]

[0175] The hanger holder in this embodiment is a hanger holder having one to three side plates in the slit.

[0176] The thickness (see Figure 16, hook thickness F5), width (see Figure 15, hook width F4), and shape (curve of the hook, etc.) of the hook portion of commercially available hangers are not all the same. Figures 17 and 18 illustrate this clearly. The dimensions of the main body 1 and slit 2 shown in Figures 17 and 18 are the same. The only difference is the thickness, width, and shape of the hook portion. As can be seen from the figures, there are considerable differences in the thickness, width, and shape of the hook portion.

[0177] To avoid clutter, only the thickness will be described below, as listing the thickness, width, and shape of the hook simultaneously would be disorganized.

[0178] As shown in Figure 17, in the case of a slit 2 that matches the thickness of one type of hook portion F (a slit 2 that matches the thickness of the hook portion F means that the length of the slit in the shorter direction is approximately the same as the thickness of the hook portion F, the hook portion fits snugly within the slit without any gaps, and there is almost no distance from the hook portion to the side of the slit in the shorter direction), even if the hanger on which the laundry is hung is shaken by the wind, the entire side of the hook portion F of the hanger will hit the side of the main body 1, which is also the side of the slit 2 in the shorter direction, preventing the hook portion F from swaying side to side. Furthermore, since the thickness of the slit 2 in the shorter direction is almost the same as the thickness of the hook portion F, it also prevents the hook portion F from moving laterally.

[0179] However, if the thickness of the hook portion F is shorter than the length of the slit 2 in the shorter direction, as shown in Figure 18, a considerable gap will be created between the thickness of the hook portion F and both sides of the slit in the shorter direction. Therefore, the sides of the main body 1 corresponding to both sides in the shorter direction of the slit do not come into contact with the sides of the hook portion. When wind blows, the hook portion F, which is locked in the slit 2, (1) moves sideways or (2) moves from side to side, causing the hook portion to fall out of the slit. The side plate is installed to eliminate (1) and (2).

[0180] The hook portion F shown in Figures 17 and 18 is a commercially available hanger. In the case of the slit 2, which is sized to match the thickness of the thick hook portion Fa in Figure 17, the thin hook portion Fb in Figure 18 cannot perform both functions (1) and (2) described above.

[0181] Incidentally, the thickness and width of the hook part F on commercially available hangers vary, but the width is usually around 3mm to 8mm and the thickness is usually around 3mm to 6mm. The fact that the width can vary by about 3mm to 8mm means that the width of the hook portion can vary by up to about 5mm. The fact that the thickness can vary by about 3mm to 6mm means that the thickness of the hook portion can vary by up to about 3mm.

[0182] The thick hook section Fa in Figure 17 is 8mm wide and 6mm thick. The thin hook section Fb in Figure 18 is 3mm wide and 3mm thick. As can be seen by comparing the two figures, when the length of the thick hook portion Fa matches the length of the slit 2 in the shorter direction, as in Figure 17, even if the hanger with the laundry hanging on it sways in the wind, the entire side of the thick hook portion Fa hits the side of the main body 1, which is the side of the slit in the shorter direction, preventing lateral swaying. Also, since the width of the slit in the shorter direction is about the same as the width of the thick hook portion Fa, lateral movement of the thick hook portion Fa is also prevented.

[0183] Although the main body 1 and slit 2 in Figures 17 and 18 are the same size, the length of the slit 2 in the shorter direction in Figure 17 is too long for the thin hook portion Fb shown in Figure 18. When the wind blows, the thin hook portion Fb cannot hit the side of the main body 1, which is supposed to prevent lateral swaying, and moves significantly from side to side (see Figure 16 for the left and right movement of the hook portion). The thickness of the hook portion F in Figures 17 and 18 differs by 3 mm, so the thin hook portion Fa also moves laterally within the slit 2, accelerating the cause of the thin hook portion Fb flying out of the slit 2.

[0184] To suppress (1) lateral movement and (2) lateral swaying, side plates are provided. (See example Figure 19. In Figure 19, a plate-shaped side plate 3a is used.)

[0185] The side plates can be any shape as long as they can perform the functions of (1) suppressing lateral movement and (2) suppressing lateral swaying. As described above, they can be plate-shaped side plates 3a (hereinafter referred to as side plate 3a) that cover the entire side surface of the slit as shown in Figure 19, or fence-shaped side plates 3b (hereinafter referred to as side plate 3b) as shown in Figure 20. Although there is no diagram, the plates can be arranged in an "X" shape, and they do not need to be installed to cover the entire short side of the slit. As long as they function as side plates, there are no specific regulations regarding their shape. There are also no specific regulations regarding the number of plates or pieces to be used. They can also be installed inside the slit (see example Figures 22-24, internal side plate 3c). When side plates 3a, shown in Figure 19, are provided on both sides of the slit 2 shown in Figure 18, the thin hook portion Fb may move slightly laterally within the slit 2 due to the influence of wind, but the side plates 3a act as a barrier that suppresses the movement of the thin hook portion Fb from side to side, thereby preventing the thin hook portion Fb from coming out of the slit 2.

[0186] Figure 21 shows only slit 2 from Figure 17 (Figure 18), with both longitudinal bases of slit 2 shaped like steps. When the hanger is secured to the slit 2, the thick hook portion Fa shown in Figure 17 is inserted into the slit groove A(Fa') provided to match the thickness of the thick hook portion Fa and secured to the shallow base 22. The thin hook portion Fb in Figure 18 is inserted into a slit groove B(Fb') provided to match the thickness of the thin hook portion Fb and is locked into the deep base 21. This eliminates the gap between the sides of the two types of hooks and the shorter side of the main body 1, thereby suppressing the lateral movement of the hooks when the wind blows. In this way, by making the bottom edges of the slit 2 in the shorter direction stepped, it is possible to create a slit 2 that can accommodate two different thicknesses.

[0187] However, as shown in Figure 21, the left side of the thin hook portion Fb does not come into contact with the short side of the main body 1, and there is no wall on the right side to stop the movement of the thin hook portion Fb, so when the wind blows, the thin hook portion Fb sways from side to side. Therefore, as shown in Figures 22 to 24, it is desirable to provide side plates 3 (side plates 3 can be plate-shaped side plates 3a, fence-shaped side plates 3b, or any other shape, as long as they act as a wall to suppress the left-right movement of the hook portion in the short direction) and internal side plates 3c. By providing side plates 3 and inner side plates 3c, the lateral swaying of the thin hook section can be suppressed. [Examples]

[0188] The hanger holder of this embodiment has the main body and is further equipped with side plates that protrude from the surface of the main body at predetermined intervals in a direction substantially parallel to or oblique to the short side of the main body, with at least two such plates provided at predetermined intervals.

[0189] In this embodiment, the surface of the main body is equipped with side plates that (1) prevent lateral movement of the hook portion and (2) suppress lateral swaying. (See Figures 25, 26)

[0190] The main body 1 shown in Figure 26 has side plates attached to the surface of the main body. As shown in Figure 26, by sandwiching both sides of the hook portion F with the side plates 3, the functions of (1) and (2) described above are achieved, and therefore, at least two side plates can be used.

[0191] To use it, attach the hook part F between the two side plates 3 as shown in Figure 26.

[0192] Next, an example of how the side plates are arranged to accommodate the thickness of multiple hook sections will be explained using Figures 27 and 28. Figure 27 shows the main body 1 with three side panels arranged as a set. (To reiterate, you can also arrange three side panels for each hook section instead of considering the set as a single unit.) When engaging the hook section, engage it with the side panel 3 that is closest in distance to the hook section in terms of the thickness of the hook section being engaged. Figure 27 shows that the longer distance between the side plates 3 is the slit groove A(Fa′). The side with the shorter distance between the side plates 3 is the slit groove B(Fb'). Secure the hook to the side that matches the thickness of the hook. Figure 28 shows the hook portion F in an actual locked position. Insert the hook into the groove that matches the thickness of the hook portion F (in this case, either slit groove A (Fa') or slit groove B (Fb')) to secure the hook portion. To reiterate, the groove that matches the thickness of the hook portion means that there is almost no distance between the side of the hook portion and the side plate.

[0193] The side plates can be arranged on the main body in the following ways: as shown in Fig. 25, two side plates 3 can be used as a set, and a plurality of sets can be arranged on the main body at predetermined intervals.

[0194] Also, in order to be able to accommodate multiple thicknesses of the hook portion, as shown in Figs. 27 and 28, three side plates 3 can be used as a set, and the interval between the side plates 3 installed in the longitudinal direction of the main body can be changed so that one set of side plates can correspond to two types of hook portion thicknesses. Of course, four side plates can be used as a set to correspond to three types of hook portion thicknesses. There is no special regulation on the number of side plates in one set.

[0195] Moreover, instead of using one set or one group, the main body can be provided with side plates at arbitrary intervals. With respect to the longitudinal direction of the main body, the side plates can be arranged so that the right half from the center matches the width for the thick hook portion, and the left half can be arranged at intervals that match the width for the thin hook portion. As long as the functions (1) and (2) described above are achieved, there is no special regulation on the arrangement interval of the side plates.

[0196] The shape of the side plate used for one hook portion can be various, for example, as shown in Figs. 25, 27, 29, and 30, and there is no special regulation. The number of side plates installed for one hook portion can be freely determined without special regulation, for example, as shown in Figs. 29 and 30. The shape of the side plate 3 in Fig. 25 can also be in the form of a petal type (each petal is connected to form one side plate). Although there is no figure, the side plates can be provided at an angle to the surface of the main body, either obliquely or substantially parallel. This is because when the place where the hanger holder is locked is under an eaves or the like and the distance between the hanger holder and the outer wall is not much, if the side plates are not provided at an angle to the surface of the main body, the laundry hung on the hanger may rub against the outer wall and get dirty. This is the same as the case where the main body has slits substantially parallel to it. As long as the side plate can prevent (1) lateral movement and (2) lateral sway of the hook portion by the wind, the design is not restricted.

Embodiment

[0197] The hanger holder in this embodiment is a hanger holder whose main body is equipped with a hanger locking plate between two or more side plates.

[0198] The locking plate acts as a receiving plate that secures the hook, ensuring that the hook is stably locked in place.

[0199] Locking plates can be provided in two main ways: (1) when a locking plate is provided on a main body that has slits and side plates, and (2) when a locking plate is provided on a main body that has side plates on its surface. These two methods will be explained separately.

[0200] First, we will explain the case where (1) the main body has slits and side plates and is equipped with a locking plate.

[0201] As shown in Figures 32 to 35, the locking plate 4 can be installed between two or more side plates 3 within the slit 2.

[0202] Figures 32 to 35 show a slit 2 with side plates 3 on both sides and a locking plate 4 between one side plate 3 and the other. The method of locking the hook portion F is as shown in Figures 34 and 35, by inserting the tip F1 of the hook portion into the slit 2 and locking the hook portion F to the locking plate 4.

[0203] The locked state is shown in Figures 34 and 35. As shown in Figures 34 and 35, the hook portion F is locked onto the locking plate 4, and the tip F1 of the hook portion and about half of the upper part F2 of the hook portion are contained within the slit 2. The side plates 3 on both sides of the hook portion F in the shorter direction prevent lateral movement and motion (side-to-side swaying) of the hook portion to the left and right (see Figure 16 for the left and right sides of the hook portion). Furthermore, because the tip F1 of the hook and a portion of the upper part F2 of the hook are in contact with (or close to) the inside of the main body 1, even if the hook F tries to move due to wind, the longitudinal movement of the hook F can be suppressed.

[0204] Figure 33 shows a hanger holder Y (hereinafter referred to as hanger holder Y) equipped with a main body 1, slits 2, side plates 3, and locking plates 4. To clearly illustrate the structure of hanger holder Y, the figure shows hanger holder Y' with shading on the side plates 3 of hanger holder Y, and hanger holder Y'' with shading on the locking plates 4 of hanger holder Y.

[0205] By attaching a non-slip material to the inside of the main body 1, the strength that suppresses the longitudinal movement of the hook part F can be increased. By suppressing the longitudinal movement of the hook part F, the possibility of the hook part F coming out of the slit 2 due to wind can be further reduced.

[0206] In addition to non-slip material, the inside of the main body 1 may be fitted with a highly frictional material (such as rubber), a frictional structure (such as creating bumps and grooves like the sole of a shoe), or a weakly adhesive material. The method of fitting the inside of the main body 1 may also be any known technology other than those described above, and there are no specific regulations.

[0207] Next, (2) the case in which a locking plate is provided on a main body that has side plates on its surface will be explained as an example using Figures 36 to 39.

[0208] As shown in Figures 36 to 39, if the side plate 3 is so large that it protrudes beyond the surface of the main body 1, it is desirable to provide a locking plate 4 between two or more side plates 3.

[0209] As shown in Figures 36 and 37, if the side plate is larger than the main body, the locking plate 4 can be provided to more stably lock the hook portion F.

[0210] As shown in Figures 38 and 39, when two or more main bodies 1 are arranged in parallel and side plates 3 are provided on the main body 1 so as to overlap them, the hook portion F can be more stably secured by providing a locking plate 4 between two or more side plates 3. [Examples]

[0211] This embodiment is a hanger holder including at least two main bodies, side plates disposed at the ends of the two main bodies, and a locking plate connecting the side plates, wherein the side plates and the locking plate form a slit.

[0212] Taking FIGS. 40 and 41 as an example, an explanation will be given.

[0213] As shown in FIGS. 40 and 41, the hanger holder shown here consists of side plates 3 disposed at the ends of two main bodies 1 and a locking plate 4 connecting the side plates 3, and the side plates 3 disposed at the ends of the two main bodies 1 and the locking plate 4 connecting the side plates 3 form a slit.

[0214] When in use, the hook portion of the hanger is locked into this slit for use.

[0215] The feature of this form is that the size of the cross-section of the main body in the longitudinal direction is smaller than that of the side plate.

[0216] By making the area of the cross-section of the main body in the longitudinal direction smaller than that of the side plate, the storage space can be reduced. Also, if a connecting portion is provided to make it a foldable type, it will not take up much space when carried during travel or the like. Furthermore, there are advantages such as suppressing the manufacturing cost of the main body.

[0217] As shown in FIG. 96, the side plates may perform the function of the side plates even if the shapes of one side plate 3 and the other side plate 3 are different.

Embodiment

[0218] This embodiment is a hanger holder in which the main body is provided with an auxiliary tool attached to the side surface of one or more side plates to suppress the movement of the hook portion of the hanger.

[0219] The role of the auxiliary tool is provided to reinforce the strength of the hanger holder. There is no particular regulation on the shape as long as the strength can be increased. Of course, for design purposes, an auxiliary tool may be provided.

[0220] This embodiment includes, as an example, (1) a case in which side plates are placed at the ends of at least two main bodies and a locking plate is provided to connect the side plates (a locking plate is provided between one side plate and the other side plate to form a slit) and an auxiliary device is provided; (2) a case in which the main body has a slit and side plates and an auxiliary device is also provided; and (3) a case in which the surface of the main body has side plates and a locking plate and an auxiliary device is provided. These will be explained individually.

[0221] First, we will explain the case in which an auxiliary device is provided for a device in which (1) side plates are placed at the ends of at least two main bodies and a locking plate is provided to connect the side plates (a locking plate is provided between one side plate and the other side plate to form a slit).

[0222] As shown in Figures 40 and 41, when side plates 3 are provided at the end of one main body 1 and the end of the other main body 1, and the side plates 3 are connected to each other with a locking plate 4, and the hook portion F is locked to the locking plate 4, the strength of the part connecting the main body 1, the side plates 3, and the locking plate 4 becomes weak.

[0223] Figures 42 to 44 show an example of how to reinforce that weakness. The triangular support device 5 is used in Figures 42 to 44. An auxiliary device 5 is provided to connect one side plate 3 to the other side plate 3 and the locking plate 4. Of course, it does not have to be triangular in shape; it can be rectangular or corrugated. As long as it fulfills its purpose as an auxiliary device 5, there are no specific regulations. Figure 44 is a perspective view from Figures 42 and 43, with one side plate and one main body 1 removed from the diagram, in order to make the auxiliary device 5 easier to understand.

[0224] However, if the height of the auxiliary device 5 is too high, the hook portion F will rest on top of the auxiliary device 5. In that case, the hook portion F will not be able to lock onto both ends of the locking plate 4 in the longitudinal direction. Therefore, it is desirable that the height of the auxiliary device 5 be such that the hook portion F can firmly contact and lock onto both ends of the locking plate 4 in the longitudinal direction, even at its highest setting. (If the hook portion F cannot contact and lock onto both ends of the locking plate 4 in the longitudinal direction, the movement of the hook portion F in the longitudinal direction will be large when the wind blows.)

[0225] Figure 45 is a plan view taken from below, showing the slit 2 portion of Figures 40 and 41. Figures 46 and 47 are perspective views showing the slit 2 portion of Figures 40 and 41 extracted, with the longitudinal ends of the locking plate 4 made stepped and equipped with the auxiliary device 5. As shown in Figures 40 and 41, when side plates 3 are provided at one end and the other end of the main body 1, and these side plates 3 are connected by a locking plate 4, and the hook portion F is locked to the locking plate 4, the shape of the locking plate 4 can be changed to a stepped shape (Example Figure 45) to accommodate the thickness of two or more hook portions F. At that time, the auxiliary device 5 is provided at the position shown in Figure 46. As a result, the auxiliary device 5 not only reinforces the strength of the slit 2 but also serves as the internal side plate 3c shown in Figure 22. As shown in Figures 45 to 47, the thin hook portion is secured to the slit groove B(Fb'), so when wind blows, the auxiliary device 5 acts as a barrier that stops the left and right movement of the thin hook portion, suppressing lateral swaying. In this way, depending on the shape of the auxiliary device 5, it can also perform the role of the internal side plate 3c. To explain in more detail, Figure 45 is a plan view of the locking plate 4 seen from below. Both ends of the locking plate 4 in the longitudinal direction are stepped in shape to accommodate two different hook sizes. Figure 46 is a perspective view of Figure 45. Although there is no diagram showing the hook portion F actually locked, the thicker hook portion is inserted into the slit 2 and locked into the slit groove A(Fa') of the locking plate 4. The thinner hook portion is locked into the slit groove B(Fb') of the locking plate 4.

[0226] As shown in Figure 46, the strength of the slit 2, which is made up of two side plates 3 and a locking plate 4, is increased by providing the auxiliary device 5. When the auxiliary device 5 is installed at the positions shown in Figures 46 and 47, it is desirable that the size of the auxiliary device 5 is such that the inside of the thick hook portion does not come into contact with the auxiliary device 5 when the thick hook portion is engaged with the slit groove A(Fa') of the slit 2.

[0227] The reason is that when the thick hook portion is secured, if the auxiliary tool 5 lifts the thick hook portion upward, the inner sides of the thick hook portion will no longer be secured to the bottom of both sides in the longitudinal direction of the slit 2, making the securing of the thick hook portion unstable. Although there is no diagram, depending on the installation location of the auxiliary device 5, it may be preferable that the auxiliary device 5 does not come into contact with the inner side surface of the thin hook portion, similar to the case of the thin hook portion.

[0228] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 46 and 47, when the thin hook portion is locked into the slit groove B(Fb'), the auxiliary device 5 acts as an internal side plate corresponding to the thin hook portion (see internal side plate 3c in Figures 22 to 24 for an example of an internal side plate), preventing the thin hook portion from swaying from side to side. In this way, the auxiliary device 5 can also function as an internal side plate by being provided in the slit 2.

[0229] Next, we will explain the case where (2) the main body is equipped with slits and side plates, and further equipped with auxiliary devices.

[0230] Figure 48 illustrates this as an example. Figure 48 is a side view of the main body 1 equipped with a slit 2, a side plate 3, an inner side plate 3c, and an auxiliary device 5. A distinctive feature is that both bottoms along the longitudinal direction of slit 2 are stepped. The shallower side of the bottom along the longitudinal direction of slit 2 is the shallow bottom 21, and the deeper side is the deep bottom 22. Although Figure 48 does not show the hook portion being locked, the thin hook portion is inserted into the slit groove width B (Fb') and locked to the deep bottom 21. The thick hook portion is inserted into the slit groove A (Fa') and locked to the line of the shallow bottom 22. Although there is no perspective view of Figure 48, it is desirable that the internal side plate 3c and the auxiliary device 5 are sized so that they do not come into contact with the inner side surface of the thick hook portion. The reason is the same as described earlier.

[0231] Also, although not shown in the diagram, if side plates 3 are provided on both sides of the slit 2, the auxiliary device may be provided so as to penetrate one side plate 3 and the inner side plate 3c and connect to the other side plate 3. Of course, it is also acceptable to provide the auxiliary device 5 on both one side plate 3 and the locking plate 4, and on the other side plate 3 and the locking plate 4, without penetrating through.

[0232] There are no specific regulations regarding the placement or shape of the auxiliary device, as long as it can reinforce the hanger holder; publicly known techniques may be used.

[0233] Auxiliary devices are installed to reinforce the strength in this manner. Sometimes they only connect side panels 3 to side panels 3, while other times they connect side panels 3, inner side panels 3c, and locking plates 4 individually. There are no specific regulations regarding the shape, as long as they increase strength. Of course, auxiliary devices may also be installed for design purposes.

[0234] Finally, (3) the case in which an auxiliary device is provided for a main body that has side plates and locking plates on its surface.

[0235] Although there is no diagram showing the main body with side plates 3 and locking plates 4 on its surface, and with the auxiliary device 5 attached, if two main bodies are used, the strength of the hanger holder may be weakened depending on the shapes of the two main bodies.

[0236] For example, as shown in Figures 38 and 39, two main bodies 1, which are thinner than the side plates 3, are placed parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1. If the cross-section of the main body 1 is, for example, a thin rectangle, the strength of the hanger holder may be weakened when a hanger is attached, depending on the material of the main body 1. To increase the strength of the hanger holder, in the case of Figure 38 (Figure 39 shows the hanger holder in Figure 38 with the hook attached), an auxiliary device is installed to connect the two main bodies 1. In this case, for example, a rod-shaped object is installed as the auxiliary device. The more rod-shaped auxiliary devices there are connecting one main body 1 to the other main body 1, the stronger the hanger holder becomes. The shape of the main body shown in Figure 38 is just one example; the same principle applies to other shapes as well. The role of the auxiliary device is to increase the strength of the hanger holder. [Examples]

[0237] This embodiment is a hanger holder equipped with a hook fixing device for securing the hook portion of a hanger.

[0238] The reason why hangers on which laundry is hung are blown away by the wind from where they are attached is that there is no wall to prevent the hook from moving in the direction of its shorter side (see Figure 16). Furthermore, the reason why the hook part may come loose and fall from its anchored location due to wind is that there is no wall (or point) to restrain the lateral movement of the hook part in the short direction, and no wall (or point) to restrain the forward and backward movement of the hook part in the longitudinal direction (see Figure 14 for the longitudinal direction of the hook part).

[0239] The hook fixing device serves to (1) suppress the longitudinal movement of the hook portion, or (2) prevent the hook portion from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2, or both. There are no specific designations for the shape or installation location, as long as it serves to suppress the longitudinal forward and backward movement of the hook portion F, or to prevent the hook portion F from separating from the surface of the main body, or to perform both functions. Furthermore, depending on the type of hook fixing device attached to the main body, movement of the hook in the short direction can also be suppressed. In addition, by suppressing the forward and backward movement of the hook in the longitudinal direction, movement of the hook in the short direction can also be suppressed in conjunction.

[0240] The hook fastener described in this embodiment is just one example of a hook fastener.

[0241] The hook fasteners include semi-circular hook fasteners 6a, bulk-fixing hook fasteners 6b, bulk-fixing hole hook fasteners 6c, partially open hook fasteners 6d, push-in hook fasteners 6e, protruding hook fasteners 6f, hook fasteners between side plates 6g, and removable hook fasteners 6h. As long as they perform the function of a hook fastener, there are no specific requirements regarding their shape or location on the hanger holder. Publicly known technologies may be used.

[0242] An example of a hanger holder equipped with a hook fixing device for securing the hook portion of a hanger will be explained using Figures 49 to 59 and Figures 90 to 93.

[0243] Figures 49 to 54 show the main body 1 with a slit and a hook fixing device attached.

[0244] For convenience, the explanation in Figures 49 to 54 shows a main body 1 equipped with a slit 2 and fitted with a hook fixing device. Of course, it is also possible to replace the slit 2 with a side plate 3 and fitted with a hook fixing device of the same shape. Even if not explicitly stated in the description, some shapes of the hook fasteners can be installed on the main body 1, which has side plates instead of slits 2. The reverse is also true.

[0245] Figure 49 shows that when the hook portion F is locked into the slit 2, the tip F1 of the hook portion (see Figure 15 for the position of the tip F1 of the hook portion) is inserted into the semicircular hook portion fixing device 6a (hereinafter referred to as the hook portion fixing device 6a), thereby (1) suppressing the longitudinal movement of the hook portion F, and (2) preventing the hook portion F from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2. As can be seen in Figure 49, this type of hook fixing device 6a is provided on the main body 1 for each hook portion F. There are no specific requirements for the location of the hook fixing device 6a, as long as it is on the surface of the main body 1 where the hook portion F can be locked and the tip F1 of the hook portion can be inserted at the same time.

[0246] Figure 50 shows that when the hook portion F is locked into the slit 2, the tip F1 of the hook portion is inserted into the hook portion fixing device 6b (hereinafter referred to as the hook portion fixing device 6b), thereby (1) suppressing the forward and backward movement of the hook portion F in the longitudinal direction, and (2) preventing the hook portion F from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2.

[0247] As shown in Figure 50, the hook fixing device 6b extends in a single rod shape from one surface to the other in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1. When securing the hook portion F, the tip F1 of the hook portion is inserted so that the hook portion F is inside the hook portion fixing device 6b at the same time as securing the hook portion F to the slit 2.

[0248] The number of hook fasteners 6b provided on the main body 1 may be one or more. The hook fasteners 6b may be installed so that both ends are at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1, or two hook fasteners 6b may be installed on the main body 1, with the longitudinal length of the hook fasteners 6b being half the longitudinal length of the main body 1.

[0249] The side of the hook fixing device 6b facing the main body 1 in the longitudinal direction may be made stepped to accommodate several thicknesses of the hook portion F (see Figure 16 for the thickness F5 of the hook portion). (1) The forward and backward movement of the hook portion F in the longitudinal direction is suppressed, and (2) the hook portion F is prevented from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2. Alternatively, there is no particular requirement for the shape as long as it has either of these functions.

[0250] Figure 51 shows that when the hook portion F is locked into the slit 2, the tip F1 of the hook portion is inserted into the hook portion fixing device 6c (hereinafter referred to as the hook portion fixing device 6c) thereby (1) suppressing the longitudinal movement of the hook portion and (2) preventing the hook portion F from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2. As shown in Figure 51, the hook fixing device 6c is provided on the surface of the main body 1 in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1. Figure 51 shows a configuration with a single rectangular plate. When engaging the hook portion F into the slit 2, the tip F1 of the hook portion is inserted into the hole of the hook portion fixing device 6c at the same time as engaging the hook portion F. Of course, the shape of the fixing device 6c for the fixed fixing hole hook section does not have to be rectangular.

[0251] The number of hook fasteners 6c provided on the main body 1 may be one or more. For example, the length of the hook fastener 6c from one end to the other in the longitudinal direction may match the length of the main body 1 from one end to the other in the longitudinal direction, or the length of the hook fastener 6c in the longitudinal direction may be made half the length of the main body 1, and two of them may be installed side by side in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1.

[0252] There are no specific regulations regarding the size of the hole in the hook fixing device 6c, as commercially available hooks come in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are also no specific regulations regarding the shape of the hole in the hook fixing device 6c, such as a rounded shape like a circle, a rectangular shape with corners, a star shape, or a stepped shape. There are no specific regulations as long as it satisfies the functions of (1) suppressing the forward and backward movement of the hook in the longitudinal direction, and (2) preventing the hook F from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2, or either of these functions.

[0253] The hole in the hook fixing device 6c is positioned so that the hook part F can be locked into the slit 2 and the tip F1 of the hook part can be inserted into the hole in the hook fixing device 6c at the same time.

[0254] Figure 52 shows a partially open hook fixing device 6d (hereinafter referred to as hook fixing device 6d). The method for securing the hook part F is to insert the hook part F from the side where the hook fixing device 6d is not in contact with the surface of the main body 1 and then secure it to the slit 2. As shown in Figure 52, the hook portion F is positioned between the slit 2 and the hook portion fixing device 6d, which (1) suppresses the longitudinal movement of the hook portion F, and (2) prevents the hook portion F from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2.

[0255] Figures 53 and 54 show that when the hook portion F is locked into the slit 2, the hook portion F is pressed into the push-in hook portion fixing device 6e (hereinafter referred to as the hook portion fixing device 6e) with a little force to lock it into the slit 2. At least two hook portion fixing devices 6e are needed to perform the function of a hook portion fixing device. The hook portion F is inserted between the two hook portion fixing devices 6e and locked into the slit 2, thereby (1) suppressing the longitudinal forward and backward movement of the hook portion, and (2) preventing the hook portion F from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2.

[0256] As shown in Figures 53 and 54, the distance between the two hook fixing devices 6e that hold the hook portion F in place to prevent it from slipping out of the slit 2 is such that when a little force is applied to push the hook portion F into the slit 2, the hook portion F passes between the hook fixing devices 6e and becomes locked inside the slit 2. Therefore, the distance varies depending on the material of the hook fixing device 6e. Therefore, there is no specific distance between the hook fixing devices 6e, as long as the distance is such that the hook portion F passes between the hook fixing devices 6e and is locked into the slit 2.

[0257] Next, we will explain Figures 55 and 56 as examples. Figures 55 and 56 illustrate a type of hanger holder in which the hook portion F is locked to the locking plate 4 inside the slit 2. Figure 56 shows the hanger holder of Figure 55 with the hook portion F locked to it. Figures 55 and 56 show the projection-type hook fixing device 6f (hereinafter referred to as hook fixing device 6f).

[0258] The presence of the hook fixing device 6f suppresses (1) the longitudinal movement of the hook portion and (2) prevents the hook portion F from coming out of the slit 2. (Figures 55 and 56 show the fourth embodiment of Figures 32 to 35, with the addition of a hook fixing device 6f.) When wind blows, the tip F1 of the hook portion comes into contact with the inside of the main body 1, (1) suppressing the longitudinal forward and backward movement of the hook portion F. In the case of strong winds, (2) it prevents the hook portion F from coming out of the slit 2.

[0259] Next, an example of equipping the side panel with a hook fastener will be explained using Figures 58 and 59.

[0260] Figure 59 shows the same diagram as in Figure 58 with the hook portion F locked in place. As shown in Figure 59, the hook portion F is locked between the two side plates 3 and inserted between the locking plate 4 and the hook portion fixing device 6g (hereinafter referred to as hook portion fixing device 6g) between the side plates. This method suppresses (1) the longitudinal movement of the hook portion F and (2) prevents the hook portion F from separating from the surface of the triangular body 1g (hereinafter referred to as body 1g). If the locking plate 4 is not present, the hook portion F is locked between the main body 1g and the hook portion fixing device 6g.

[0261] Another form will be explained using Figures 90 to 93.

[0262] Figure 90 shows the state in which the removable hook fixing device 6h (hereinafter referred to as hook fixing device 6h) is stored in the main body 1o (hereinafter referred to as main body 1o) which has a recess for the hook fixing device when the hanger holder is not in use. Figure 91 shows the completed form when the hanger holder is in use. The hook fixing device 6h is installed so as to hold down the side of the hook part F which is locked to the main body 1o. At this time, the hook fixing device 6h is upside down (Figure 92 shows the top and bottom position of the hook fixing device 6h). Figure 92 is a side view of the hook fixing device 6h. Figure 93 is a top view of the main body 1o for the hook fixing device 6h.

[0263] The procedure for using the hook fixing device 6h is as follows: First, slide the hook fixing device 6h, as shown in Figure 90, to the side to remove it from the main body 1o. Next, reverse the orientation of the hook fixing device 6h (see Figure 92 for the orientation of the hook fixing device 6h) and reattach it to the main body 1o while pressing down on the surface of the hook part F that is locked to the main body 1o.

[0264] Next, we will explain how to remove the hook fixing device 6h from the main body 1o. Figure 90 shows the hanger without the hanger holder.

[0265] As shown in Figure 90, when the hanger holder is not in use, the hook portion 6h' of the hook fixing device 6h is locked into the hook fixing device receiving recess 10'. Figure 93 is a plan view of the main body 10 as seen from above. Figure 92 is a side view of the hook fixing device 6h.

[0266] The configuration when the hanger holder is not in use is shown in Figure 90. In this configuration, the hook portion 6h' of the hook fixing device 6h is locked at position CC of the hook fixing device receiving recess 1o' shown in Figure 93.

[0267] When using the hanger holder, the method for removing the hook fixing device 6h from the main body 1o when the hanger holder is not in use, as shown in Figure 90, is to first move the hook portion 6h', which is locked at position CC of the main body 1o as shown in Figure 93, upward in the short direction of the main body 1o. Next, slide the hook fixing device 6h to the right in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1o to remove one of the hook parts 6h' from the main body 1o. Finally, slide the hook fixing device 6h to the left in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1o to remove the other hook part 6h' from the main body 1o. By doing so, the hook portion 6h' can be removed from the main body 1o, and the hook fixing device 6h can be removed from the main body 1o.

[0268] When using the hanger holder, that is, when the configuration shown in Figure 91 is achieved, the top and bottom of the hook fixing device 6h are reversed (see Figure 92 for the top and bottom of the hook fixing device 6h), and the hook fixing device 6h is reattached to the main body 1o while pressing down on the side of the hook part F with the hook fixing device 6h.

[0269] To remove the hook fixing device 6h from the main body 1o and reattach the hook fixing device 6h to the main body 1o in the completed form when using the hanger holder shown in Figure 91, the hook fixing device 6h is inverted, and one of the hook parts 6h' is inserted from the AA side of the hook fixing device receiving recess 1o' shown in Figure 93, and moved to the AA' position. Next, insert the other hook portion 6h′ from BB 10′ of the other hook portion fixing device receiving recess, and move both the one hook portion 6h′ and the other hook portion 6h′ to position CC simultaneously. In this way, the hook portion 6h' is locked into the recess 10' of the hook fixing device. In other words, the hook fixing device 6h is locked to the main body 1o.

[0270] Furthermore, a recess can be provided at a position on the line AB indicated by the dotted line on the hook portion 6h' shown in Figure 92, such that it fits the side surface of the hook portion fixing device receiving recess 10' when the hook portion 6h' is locked into the hook portion fixing device receiving recess 10'.

[0271] Figure 91 shows that a hook fixing device receiving recess 10' is provided on approximately the ridge line of the main body 1o so that the hook fixing device 6h can be mounted there. However, if the hook fixing device receiving recess 10' is provided on the surface of the main body 1o so that the hook fixing device 6h is positioned in a location that has the effect of (1) suppressing the longitudinal movement of the hook and (2) preventing the hook F from separating from the surface of the main body 1 or coming out of the slit 2, then there are no specific regulations regarding the location of the hook fixing device receiving recess 10'. Furthermore, as long as the device has the function of a removable hook section as described herein, there are no specific regulations regarding its shape or installation method, and publicly known technology may be used.

[0272] The material of the hook fastener can be made of a material with high friction, or an anti-slip agent can be sprayed on the side of the hook fastener that comes into contact with the hook F, or a material with high friction can be bonded to it. Doing so can also improve the functionality of the hook fastener. To reiterate, this embodiment describes a case where the main body has a slit, but the hook fixing device can also be provided if the main body has side plates, or if the main body has both slits and side plates. [Examples]

[0273] In this embodiment, the main body is a hanger holder equipped with engaging members at both ends or the center of the main body, or at both ends and the center.

[0274] Figure 60 illustrates an example of a device with a slit in the main body and engaging members at both ends of the main body. (Even though the explanation describes a main body with a slit, a main body with side plates can also be equipped with the same engaging members, and vice versa.)

[0275] Figure 60 shows a main body 1 equipped with a slit 2 and engaging members 7 at both ends of the main body 1. The hook-shaped portion of the engaging member 7 is used by locking it onto the clothesline pole M. The portion that locks onto the clothesline pole M may be a clip type instead of a hook shape. There are no particular regulations regarding the shape or method of locking onto the clothesline pole as long as it can be securely locked onto the clothesline pole. Publicly known technology may be used.

[0276] Next, an example in which the engaging member is not directly attached to the main body 1, but is attached to the main body 1 via a connecting part, will be explained using Figures 61 and 62.

[0277] Figure 62 is a cross-sectional view of the main body 1c (hereinafter referred to as main body 1c) which has a projection that connects to the connecting part in Figure 61. The engaging member shown in Figure 62 is the bifurcated engaging member 7a (hereinafter referred to as engaging member 7a). The bottom of the engaging member 7a is bifurcated, and both ends of the bifurcated portion are pressed with both hands and inserted into the main engaging member receiving hole 8a' of the spherical connecting portion 8a (hereinafter referred to as connecting portion 8a) to connect with the connecting portion 8a and use it. Figure 62 is a cross-sectional view showing the main body 1c and the engaging member 7a connected by a connecting portion 8a.

[0278] Next, as an example of an engaging member of another shape, we will explain using the engaging member 7b for the string-like connecting part shown in Figure 68 (hereinafter referred to as engaging member 7b).

[0279] Figure 68 shows the hanger connecting holder B. As shown in Figure 68, the main body (here, the main body 1e which has a projection to receive the string-like connecting part is used) and the engaging member 7b for the string-like connecting part (hereinafter referred to as the engaging member 7b) are connected by the string-like connecting part 8c (hereinafter referred to as the connecting part 8c). Although there is no enlarged view of the engaging member 7b shown in Figure 68, the engaging member 7b has a total of four holes for receiving each of the four connecting parts 8c. The tip of the connecting part 8c, which is inserted into the hole of the engaging member 7b, is hook-shaped, and this hook is used to connect the two parts by hooking it into the hole of the engaging member 7b.

[0280] The method of connecting the connecting portion 8c and the engaging member 7b does not have to be the one described above; there are no specific requirements. Any existing method and shape that allows for stable connection is acceptable. Furthermore, the engaging member 7b may be of any publicly known shape, as long as it is shaped in a way that allows the main body 1 to be securely locked to the clothesline pole M, and there are no specific requirements regarding its shape.

[0281] Finally, the engaging member can also be secured to the clothesline M by hooking the hooks of the engaging member 7 onto the hanger holder or hanger connecting holder from both sides along the longitudinal direction of the clothesline M, as shown in Figure 89. In that case, as shown in Figure 89, the engaging members 7 are provided on both longitudinal sides of the main body (in Figure 89, the main body refers to the connected main body 1n). Thus, the engaging member 7 can be provided on the side of the main body rather than on the longitudinal ridge, as long as it satisfies its purpose. In other words, as long as it can be securely attached to the clothesline pole and fulfills the purpose of the engaging member, there is no particular requirement for its installation location on the surface of the main body. [Examples]

[0282] In this embodiment, the engaging member is a hanger holder connected to the main body via a connecting portion.

[0283] An embodiment of a body equipped with a slit and engaging members provided at both ends of the body via connecting parts will be described using Figure 61 as an example. The body used here is body 1c (hereinafter referred to as body 1c) which has a projection that connects to the connecting part. Again, although this explanation assumes the main body has slits, the same applies if the main body has side panels on its surface.

[0284] Figure 61 shows a main body 1c equipped with a slit 2, and connected to both ends of the main body 1c via spherical connecting parts 8a (hereinafter referred to as connecting parts 8a) to bifurcated engagement members 7a (hereinafter referred to as engagement members 7a).

[0285] Figure 62 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the engaging member 7a, connecting portion 8a, and main body 1c shown in Figure 61. As shown in Figure 62, the tip of the bifurcated tip 7a' of the engaging member and the projection 1c' of the main body are inserted into the receiving hole 8a' of the main body engaging member, and the engaging member 7a and the main body 1c are connected through the connecting portion 8a. The method for inserting the bifurcated tip 7a' of the engaging member and the main body projection 1c' into the main body engaging member receiving hole 8a' is to pinch both ends of the bifurcated tip 7a' of the engaging member and the main body projection 1c' with your fingers to reduce the spread of the bifurcated part, and then insert them into the main body engaging member receiving hole 8a'.

[0286] With this configuration, the engaging member 7a and the main body 1c are connected via the connecting portion 8a, and can rotate 360 ​​degrees horizontally relative to each other with the connecting portion 8a as the axis.

[0287] Next, as another example of a device with a slit in the main body and engaging members attached to both ends of the main body via connecting parts, Figure 63 will be used to explain. The main body used here is the Mt. Fuji shaped main body 1d (hereinafter referred to as main body 1d).

[0288] Figure 63 shows a main body 1d equipped with a slit 2, and a bifurcated tip engaging member 7a (hereinafter referred to as engaging member 7a) provided at both ends of the main body 1d in the longitudinal direction via a side plate corresponding connecting portion 8b (hereinafter referred to as connecting portion 8b). Figure 65 is a right side view of the main body used in Figure 63 (the left side view is the same). The main body 1d is provided with connecting part receiving openings 1d' at both ends in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1d.

[0289] Figure 66 is a perspective view that enlarges a portion of the longitudinal direction of the main body 1d in Figure 63. As shown in Figure 66, the main body 1d is provided with a connecting part receiving opening 1d'. Insert the side plate corresponding connecting part 8b (hereinafter referred to as connecting part 8b) shown in Figure 67 between one connecting part socket 1d' and the other connecting part socket 1d' shown in Figures 65 and 66, so that the connecting part projection 8b' shown in Figure 67 is at the position of the connecting part socket hole 1i' shown in Figure 66. In this way, the connecting part projection 8b' fits into the connecting part socket hole 1i', and the connecting part 8b and the main body 1d are connected and cannot be separated.

[0290] Furthermore, as shown by the change in the shape of the hanger holder in Figures 63 and 64, the angle at which the main body 1d and the engaging member 7a are in contact can be changed by connecting them with the connecting part 8b. (In Figures 63 and 64, the angle of the main body 1d relative to the engaging member 7a changes from 90 degrees initially to 180 degrees after deformation.) By changing the angle of the hanger holder, the hanger can be hung vertically on the clothesline M when the hanger holder is not in use.

[0291] Finally, an example of a connecting part, which includes at least two hanger holders and a connecting part for connecting the hanger holders to each other, will be explained using Figure 68.

[0292] In Figure 68, the engaging member 7b is connected via the connecting portion 8c to the projection 1e' (hereinafter referred to as projection 1e') that receives the string-like connecting portion of the main body 1e (hereinafter referred to as main body 1e), which has a projection that receives the string-like connecting portion.

[0293] The reason for providing the integrated connector 9a (hereinafter referred to as connector 9a) is to allow the hanger holder to be folded in half. By folding it in half, the shape of the hanger connector holder can be changed. Figure 69 shows the folded version. As shown in Figure 69, even when folded in half, the main body 1e and the engaging member 7b are connected using a string-like connecting part 8c.

[0294] Thus, there are several shapes for the connecting part, and any publicly known connecting part is acceptable as long as it is a shape that allows the engaging member to connect to the main body (or hanger holder, hanger connecting holder) via the connecting part and can be operated safely, and there are no particular restrictions. [Examples]

[0295] This embodiment is a hanger connecting holder comprising at least two hanger holders and a connecting portion for connecting the hanger holders to each other.

[0296] First, an example of a configuration in which hanger holders are connected to each other via a connecting part even when the hanger connecting holder is not in use will be explained in Figures 68 to 72. For the purpose of making the explanation easier to understand, the hanger holder used in this demonstration will consist of two units with slits. The hanger holder described here is one with a slit in the main body, but it can be connected in the same way even if the main body has side plates. Furthermore, the main body will be described using the main body 1e (hereinafter referred to as "main body 1e") which has a projection that receives the string-like connecting part.

[0297] Figure 68 shows the completed form when using hanger connecting holder B. Figure 69 shows the shape of the hanger connecting holder B in Figure 68 when it is not in use. Figure 70 is an enlarged view of the integrated connector 9a (hereinafter referred to as connector 9a) used in Figures 68 and 69. Figure 71 is a cross-sectional view of the connection portion 9a in Figure 69 when it is cut along the AB line. Figure 72 is an enlarged perspective view of one side of the main body 1e (hereinafter referred to as main body 1e) where a projection receives one of the string-like connecting parts connected at connection part 9a in Figure 68, and the other side of the main body 1e, where the two sides of the main body 1e collide.

[0298] When using the hanger connecting holder B, hold the AA portion of both main bodies 1e in Figure 69 (when hanger connecting holder B is not used) with your hand and spread them out horizontally in a fan shape, making both main bodies 1e a straight line, resulting in the shape shown in Figure 68. (1) The main body 1e and the other main body 1e are connected at the connecting part 9a, and (2) the thickness 1f (see Figure 72) of the main body 1e and the other main body 1e collide with each other, so that the part where the two main body 1e and the other main body 1e are connected does not break, and the hanger can be attached to maintain a straight horizontal shape as shown in Figure 68.

[0299] When the hanger connecting holder is not used, the shape will be as shown in Figure 69.

[0300] To return to the shape when the hanger connecting holder is not in use, hold both ends of the hanger connecting holder B in the longitudinal direction with your hands and lower it as if closing a fan. This will separate a portion of the contact area in the short direction between one body 1e and the other body 1e, resulting in the shape shown in Figure 69.

[0301] By changing the shape of the hanger connecting holder B, the storage space can be reduced.

[0302] Next, I will explain what type of connector 9a is being used.

[0303] As shown in Figures 70 and 71, the connecting portion 9a is formed by connecting a connecting projection (not indicated by a reference numeral) provided on one body 1e into a connecting projection receiving portion (not indicated by a reference numeral) provided on the other body 1e (see Figures 70 and 71). There are no specific regulations regarding the method and shape of the connection between one main body 1e and the other main body 1e. As long as the connection between the two main bodies 1e can be made stably and the hanger connecting holder B can be deformed depending on whether it is in use or not, there are no specific regulations. Publicly known technology may be used. The explanation here uses main body 1e, which has a slit in the main body, but of course, you can use a main body of a different shape. A hanger holder equipped with side plates on the main body can also be equipped with connecting parts such as the connecting part 9a in a similar manner.

[0304] Next, we will describe the configuration in which the hanger connecting holders exist individually when not in use, and are connected via the connecting parts when in use. One example of this form is illustrated in Figures 73 to 75. For the purpose of making the explanation easier to understand, the hanger holder used in this demonstration will consist of two units of main body 1, each equipped with a slit. The explanation here describes a main body with slits, but the same method can be used to provide the protruding connector 9c even if the main body has side plates. The main unit will be described using main unit 1j (hereinafter referred to as main unit 1j), which has a protruding connector socket.

[0305] Figure 73 shows the hanger connecting holder B shown in Figure 75 when in use, but with the connection detached from the other main body 1j when not in use. Figure 75 shows the completed form when using hanger connecting holder B. The engaging member 7b (hereinafter referred to as engaging member 7b) and the string-like connecting part 8c (hereinafter referred to as connecting part 8c) shown in Figure 75 are described as examples, but known technologies may also be used. For clarity, the connecting portion 8c and engaging member 7b are not shown in Figures 73 and 74, which show only the main body 1j, but are shown only in Figure 75, which shows the completed form when using the hanger connecting holder B.

[0306] When the hanger connecting holder B is not in use, the hanger connecting holder B exists as a standalone unit, as shown in Figure 73, as shown in main body 1j.

[0307] When using the hanger connecting holder B, the hanger connecting holder B is connected via a connecting part (in this case, a protruding connecting part 9c is used) as shown in Figure 75.

[0308] Next, I will explain how to connect the main unit 1j.

[0309] As shown in Figure 73, the main body 1j is provided with a projection-type connector 9c (hereinafter referred to as connector 9c) at one end in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1j, and a projection-type connector socket 1j' at the other end.

[0310] When using the hanger connecting holder, two main bodies 1j are placed in a row in the longitudinal direction as shown in Figure 73, and the connecting part 9c of the other main body 1j is inserted into the protruding connecting part receiving part 1j' of one main body 1j to connect them.

[0311] Next, I will explain how to insert it.

[0312] Figure 74 is an enlarged view of a cross-sectional view taken from above, with the main body 1j cut along the AB line, showing the connecting portion 9c provided at one end in the longitudinal direction of the main body 1j and the connecting portion projection 9c' at the tip of the connecting portion 9c.

[0313] When connecting one body 1j to the other body 1j, insert the connecting projection 9c' of one body 1j, as shown in Figure 74, into the protruding connecting socket 1j' (see Figure 73) on the other body 1j from the AA side (see Figure 73 for the position of AA). Next, move the inserted connecting projection 9c' to the BB position (see Figure 73 for the position of BB) to connect them, resulting in the completed form when using the hanger connecting holder (Figure 75).

[0314] As shown in Figure 75, the completed hanger connecting holder B consists of one main body 1j and the other main body 1j connected at the connecting part 9c. The thickness 1f of the main body 1j (see Figure 73 for the thickness 1f of the main body) of one main body 1j and the thickness 1f of the main body 1j of the other main body 1j collide with each other. As a result, even when the hook part of a hanger on which laundry is hung is secured, the two main bodies 1j are connected horizontally in a single line, as shown in Figure 75, without bending in two at the connection point.

[0315] Figure 75 shows the completed form when using hanger connecting holder B.

[0316] It is not necessary to provide both the connecting part 9c and the protruding connecting part receiving port 1j' on the main body 1j. When the hanger connecting holder B is transformed into the shape shown in Figure 75, the ends of the hanger connecting holder B in the longitudinal direction do not need to be connected to each other. Therefore, the ends of the hanger connecting holder B in the longitudinal direction do not need to be provided with a connecting part 9c or a protruding connecting part receiving opening 1j'.

[0317] Although not shown in Figure 73 to avoid cluttering the explanation, Figure 75, which shows the shape when the hanger connecting holder B is used by connecting one main body 1j to the other main body 1j, has projections 1e' at four locations on the two connected main bodies 1j that receive the string-like connecting parts that connect to the string-like connecting parts 8c, so that the hanger connecting holder B can be securely attached to the clothesline pole in a balanced manner. Thus, in order for the hanger connecting holder B to be secured to the clothesline, the multiple main bodies 1j to which it is connected must be equipped with projections with holes, or holes, grooves, etc., that connect to the connecting part. The number of connecting parts and the number of holes, protrusions, or grooves that connect to them will vary depending on the number of hanger holders being used, such as when only three main units are used. At least two are required.

[0318] It is not necessary to provide the connecting part, the hole, or groove for connecting to the main body of the hanger connecting holder B. In the case of a hanger connecting holder that uses two main bodies, it is desirable to provide each of the main bodies, as shown in Figure 75, with protrusions, holes, or grooves for connecting to the connecting part. In the case of a hanger connecting holder that uses three main bodies, the central body of the three main bodies may not require any processing such as drilling holes in the body in order to connect it to the connecting part.

[0319] The location of the projections with holes for connecting to the connecting part on the main body will vary depending on the design of the hanger connecting holder. Therefore, when attaching the hanger connecting holder to a clothesline, the projections with holes, holes, grooves, etc. for connecting to the connecting part should be placed in a location that provides good balance. There are no specific regulations regarding the location of the processing on the main body to receive the connecting part, nor are there any specific regulations regarding its shape. Publicly known techniques may be used.

[0320] The connecting parts and engaging members used may be of a shape that can be removed from the hanger connecting holder when the hanger connecting holder is not in use. There are no specific requirements regarding the shape of the connecting parts and engaging members used, as long as they can securely fasten the hanger connecting holder to the clothesline pole; known technologies may be used. [Examples]

[0321] This embodiment will be explained using Figures 86 to 89. This embodiment is a hanger holder according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the main body is divisible into two to six main body parts.

[0322] For the purpose of making the explanation easier to understand, the hanger holder used in the explanation will be shown as the completed form when the hanger holder is in use, with the two main parts connected together for convenience. Furthermore, while the hanger holder described here is explained using a design with slits in the main body, it can be connected in the same way even if the main body has side plates. For clarity, the connecting parts and engaging members are only shown in the completed form when the hanger holder is in use, as shown in Figure 89. This explanation will use a triangular hanger holder as an example.

[0323] Conceptually, the shape of the main body component can be understood as a hanger holder that has been cut in a predetermined direction, such as the longitudinal or transverse direction, and then equipped with a main body component connection part and a main body component connection part receiving opening, and connected. Of course, when manufacturing the main body components, the hanger holder is not cut off to produce the main body components. The necessary main body components are equipped with a main body component connection part and a main body component connection part receiving part, and each main body component is connected to form the hanger holder.

[0324] Figure 86 is a perspective view of the completed hanger holder A when in use (main body part 1k and main body part 1m are connected to form main body 1n). To make the connected parts easier to understand, auxiliary lines (dotted lines connecting AA and BB) are shown. Figure 88 is a cross-sectional view of the main body 1n (hereinafter referred to as main body 1n) connected to Figure 86, cut in the short direction. The main body component connection part 9d (hereinafter referred to as connection part 9d) of the main body component 1m is inserted into the main body component connection part socket 9d' (hereinafter referred to as connection part socket 9d') of the main body component 1k, thereby connecting the main body component 1k and the main body component 1m. Figure 87 shows a cross-sectional view obtained by disconnecting the main body component 1k and the main body component 1m shown in Figure 86, and then cutting the disconnected main body component 1k and the main body component 1m in the shorter direction.

[0325] The connection method involves inserting the connection part 9d of the main body part 1m into the connection part socket 9d' of the main body part 1k shown in Figure 87, and while holding the main body part 1k in your hand, sliding the main body part 1m longitudinally relative to the main body part 1k to form the shape of the main body 1n shown in Figure 86.

[0326] Figure 89 shows that the main body component 1k and the main body component 1m, which constitute the hanger holder A in Figure 86, are each equipped with an engaging member 7 and a connecting part 8. As shown in Figure 89, when the hanger holder A is attached to the clothesline pole M, the engaging member 7 is provided on the hanger holder A so that it can be attached by embracing the clothesline pole M from both sides in the short direction of the clothesline pole M.

[0327] In this way, the connecting portion can be attached to the surface of one main body component and the surface of the other main body component. Of course, it is also possible to provide connecting parts only at both ends of the longitudinal ridge of one of the main body parts (for example, main body part 1m in Figure 89). Alternatively, connecting parts can be provided at one end of the longitudinal ridge of one main body part and at one end of the longitudinal ridge of the other main body part. The same applies, of course, when the connecting part is not provided and the engaging member is provided on the main body component.

[0328] In the case of a hanger holder consisting of three or more main body parts, connecting parts and engaging members can be provided on the main body parts located at both ends of the hanger holder, or on the main body part located approximately in the center of the hanger holder, or on both. The position and number of connecting parts and engaging members provided on the hanger holder can be changed by varying the number of main body components that make up the hanger holder and the direction in which the main body components are connected to each other. When the hanger holder is attached to a clothesline, the connecting part and engaging member must be positioned to ensure stability.

[0329] Furthermore, as an advanced version of the main body component, the part of the main body component that connects to the main body component is made hook-shaped (hereinafter referred to as the hook part) so that a string-like connecting part (Figure 68, string-like connecting part 8c) connected to an engaging member can be connected to the main body component, and the main body component is provided with a hook part receiving hole to receive the hook part. This allows the hanger holder to be secured to the clothesline by hooking the hook portion into the receiving hole of the main body component when in use. When the hanger holder is not in use, remove the string-like connecting part from the main body component. Examples include using a string-like connector at the joint or providing a hole in the main body component to serve as a hook receiving port. Instead of a hole, a groove or a connector that fits into the groove can also be used in the main body component. There are no particular rules regarding the shape as long as it serves the purpose of stably connecting the engaging member and the main body via the connector. Thus, it is also possible to use an improved version of the main body in which a hole or other feature is provided in a part of the main body so that the connecting part and engaging member can be removed from the hanger holder.

[0330] When connecting two main body components, as shown in Figures 86 to 88, it is also possible to connect the longitudinal direction of one main body component to the longitudinal direction of the other main body component. In addition, if the finished hanger holder has an elliptical body shape as shown in Figure 1 (the shape of the body parts used here is different from that in Figures 86 to 88), the short side of one body part can be connected to the short side of the other body part, and a body part connection part can be provided on the short side of one body part, and a body part connection part receiving opening can be provided on the short side of the other body part, so that it forms the elliptical body shape shown in Figure 1.

[0331] Thus, the placement of the main body component connection point and the main body component connection point socket on each side of the main body component does not need to be uniform. There are no specific regulations as long as it functions as a hanger holder after connection. Of course, the same applies when connecting three or more main components together.

[0332] The lengths of the short sides of the main body components that make up a single hanger holder do not have to be uniformly the same. Similarly, the lengths of the long sides of the main body components do not have to be uniformly the same.

[0333] The installation location of the engaging member and connecting part on the hanger holder is not specified as long as it is in a position where the hanger holder is balanced and can be stably attached to the clothesline when the hanger holder is attached to the clothesline M, and is installed on the surface of the main body (or main body part).

[0334] Furthermore, if those conditions are met, the engaging member and connecting part can be installed on only one of the multiple main body components.

[0335] Thus, the connecting part allows the shape to be changed depending on whether the hanger holder is in use or not, thereby reducing the storage space. Furthermore, since the purpose of the connecting part is to stably connect the main body parts together (or the main body parts together), any known technology can be used to provide the connecting part, as long as it achieves that purpose, and there are no particular restrictions on its shape.

[0336] Furthermore, regarding the connecting parts and engaging members used in the hanger holder, there are no specific requirements as long as they fulfill their purpose as connecting parts and engaging members and can securely fasten the hanger holder to the clothesline. In such cases, it is acceptable to use and provide those that utilize publicly known technology. [Explanation of symbols]

[0337] A hanger holder B Hanger connecting holder F Hook section F1 Hook tip F2 Upper part of hook section F3 Hook section rear F4 Hook width F5 hook section thickness Fa Thick hook part Fb Thin hook part Fa' Slit groove A Fb' Slit groove B Ga (thickness of the side panel) Gb Side panel height Gc Side panel width H Hanger M Clothes drying pole N Clothes pegs for clotheslines P hole Q String R clip-shaped engaging member S Hook V Main Unit Top X represents the viewpoint. Y Hanger holder with a slit, side plate and locking plate on the main body 1 Main unit 1' Mounting body 1a Spatial part 1b Contact area 1c Main body with a protrusion that connects to the connecting part 1c′ Main body protrusion 1d Mount Fuji shaped main body 1d′ connection socket 1e Main body with a projection to receive the string-like connecting part 1e′ Protrusion that receives the string-like connecting part 1f Thickness of the main body 1g triangular body 1h circular body 1i′ Connection part socket hole 1j Main body with a protruding connector socket 1j′ protruding connector socket 1k main unit parts 1m main body parts 1n connected main unit 1o Main body with recess for hook fixing device 10' Hook part fixing device receiving recess 2 slits 2a Slit width 2b Slit length 3 Side panels 3a Plate-shaped side plate 3b Fence-like side plate 3c Internal side plate 4. Locking plate 5. Assistive devices 6. Hook fastener 6a Semicircular hook fixing device 6b Fixing device for the bulk fixing hook section 6c Fixing device for hook section with centralized fixing holes 6d Partially open hook fastener 6e Push-in hook fixing device 6f Protruding hook fixing device 6g Side panel hook fixing device 6h Removable hook fixing device 6h′ hook part 7 Engaging Member 7a Tip bifurcated engagement member 7b Engaging member for string-like connection part 7a′ Engagement member tip bifurcated 8 Connecting part 8a Spherical connection 8b Side panel compatible connecting section 8c String-like connection part 8a′ Main body engagement member receiving hole 8b′ connecting part protrusion 9 Connection part 9 a Integrated connector 9b Assembly-type connector 9c Protruding connector 9d Main unit component connection part 9c′ Connection part protrusion 9d' Main body component connection socket 21 Deep bottom 22 Shallow bottom 50 Protrusions on the main body surface 51 Main body surface projection receiving groove

Claims

1. Having a main body, The main body is provided with slits for engaging at least one or more hanger hooks at predetermined intervals in a direction substantially parallel to or diagonally to the shorter direction, The slit has side plates and an inner side plate, The longitudinal ends of the slit are shaped like steps, and the inner side plate protrudes upward from the position of the step in the stair shape. A hanger holder characterized in that, by providing the aforementioned side plates and the aforementioned inner side plate, multiple grooves of different depths are formed in a single slit, and when the hook portion of different thicknesses is locked in the slit, the hook portion is locked in the groove with a width closer to the thickness of the hook portion.

2. The hanger holder according to claim 1, characterized in that an attachment body is provided at the lower part of the main body, and a space is provided between the slit provided in the main body and the clothes drying rod to which the main body is attached via the attachment body, thereby enabling the hook portion of the hanger to be locked into the slit.

3. The hanger holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the slit has two or more side plates, and a hanger locking plate is provided between the two or more side plates.

4. The hanger holder according to claim 1, wherein the slit is provided with an auxiliary device attached to the side of one or more side plates to suppress the movement of the hook portion of the hanger.

5. The hanger holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the main body includes a hook fixing device for fixing the hook portion of the hanger.

6. The hanger holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the main body is provided with engaging members at both ends or in the center, or at both ends and in the center.

7. The hanger holder according to claim 6, characterized in that the engaging member is connected to the main body via a connecting portion.

8. The hanger holder according to claim 1, characterized in that the main body can be divided into two to six main body parts.

9. A hanger connecting holder characterized by comprising at least two of the hanger holders described in any one of claims 1 to 7, and a connecting portion for connecting the hanger holders together.

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