Adjustable Sports Gear Hanger for Vertical Drying and Airflow
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hanging storage devices for sports garments and gear do not allow for adjustable vertical orientation, leading to inefficient use of space and poor air circulation, which can result in mildew and foul odors due to inadequate drying.
Innovation Solution
A compact, portable device with adjustable vertical members and a horizontal member that allows garments and gear to be hung in the same orientation as worn, featuring a hanging hook, adjustable straps with fasteners, and a mechanism for custom placement and air circulation optimization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If garments and gear are placed in a bag or pile in a locker, then storage space is utilized, but air circulation is poor leading to mildew and foul odors
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger employs adjustable vertical members that can be repositioned along the horizontal bar to optimize garment placement and air circulation patterns. This dynamic adjustment capability allows users to adapt the storage configuration for different garment types and sizes, ensuring proper airflow while maintaining convenient storage access.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from two-dimensional pile storage in lockers to three-dimensional vertical hanging storage. By utilizing the vertical dimension with adjustable-height members, the system maximizes air circulation around garments while efficiently using closet space, preventing mildew and odors through improved ventilation.
2Productivity
If prior art hanging devices are used, then some air drying is enabled, but vertical storage space is not efficiently utilized and garments do not hang in proper orientation
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger system divides the storage function into separate adjustable vertical members that can be independently positioned. Each member can be customized in height and placement to accommodate different garment types, optimizing both air drying efficiency and vertical space utilization without requiring a complex fixed-structure device.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention allows adjustment of vertical member positions and heights to change the storage parameters according to different garment requirements. This parameter adaptability enables efficient use of vertical space while maintaining proper garment orientation for optimal air circulation and drying.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-length vertical members are used, then device structure is simple, but garments of different sizes and styles cannot be properly accommodated
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical members are designed with adjustable length and position capabilities, allowing users to dynamically reconfigure the hanger system for different garment sizes and styles. This adjustability provides versatility in accommodating various garments while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable vertical members serve multiple functions: they can be positioned at different heights, spaced at varying intervals, and configured to accommodate different garment types from short to long, from narrow to wide. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple specialized hangers while keeping the device structure straightforward.
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AI summary
A hanger for hanging multiple garment or sports gear pieces. The hanger includes a horizontal member, a hanging hook for supporting the horizontal member on external structure, such as on a closet bar, and plural spaced-apart vertical members. Each vertical member is engaged to the horizontal member at an upper end, and each vertical member has a fastener at a lower end thereof for engaging a piece. The vertical members can be adjustable in length.