Article hanging device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional coat racks and hangers lack sufficient storage space, lead to clutter, damage, and difficulty in accessing clothing, and are not suitable for all users due to space constraints and dexterity requirements.
Innovation Solution
A modular article hanging device featuring a hub with adjustable arms and attachments that can be customized for various applications, allowing for flexible and organized storage of garments without traditional hangers, suitable for different environments and user needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional coat racks with hooks or projections are used, then garments can be hung for storage, but the storage space is limited and garments tend to fall off when too many articles are placed or when searching for items
Solution Approach 1:
The coat rack is divided into multiple functional segments: a base unit with rotating arm, multiple detachable hooks per arm, and adjustable components. This segmentation allows each element to perform its specific function optimally while contributing to the overall storage capacity and reliability of the system.
Solution Approach 2:
The arm is designed to rotate within the base unit, providing dynamic adjustment capability. This rotational movement allows users to access garments without removing other items, improving both accessibility and garment retention by maintaining proper spacing between hung items.
2Ease of operation
If traditional hangers are used in closets, then garments can be hung for storage, but hangers can cause damage to certain articles of clothing or produce unsightly bumps on a shirt's shoulder
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the essential hanging function from traditional hangers by providing direct hook attachments to the coat rack structure. This eliminates the need for separate hanger objects that can damage clothing, while maintaining the convenience of hanging storage through the integrated hook system.
3Quantity of substance
If many garments are packed into the closet, then storage capacity is increased, but it becomes difficult to see and access each garment
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable arm mechanism allows dynamic reconfiguration of the storage space. Users can rotate arms to bring specific garments into view and access positions, maintaining ease of operation even as storage capacity increases through multiple arms and hooks.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds rotational dimension to the storage system. Instead of linear packing that blocks access, the rotatable arms provide multi-dimensional access pathways, allowing users to reach garments from various angles and positions without unpacking other items.
4Quantity of substance
If traditional coat racks or closets are used, then garments can be stored, but there is insufficient space in other areas of the house for garments such as laundry rooms
Solution Approach 1:
The coat rack design nests multiple functional elements within a compact footprint: multiple arms are nested within the base unit, multiple hooks are attached to each arm, and the entire structure can be positioned in various locations. This nesting approach maximizes storage capacity while minimizing the space requirement.
5Productivity
If garments are placed in piles on the floor, chair, or basket for faster storage, then storage speed is increased, but it becomes difficult to differentiate between clean and dirty garments and leads to wrinkling and damage
Solution Approach 1:
The coat rack provides preliminary organization through its structured hook and arm system. Garments can be quickly hung on appropriate hooks as they become available, maintaining storage speed while preventing damage through proper suspension. The structure preliminarily sorts garments by type or cleanliness based on placement location.
Data Source
AI summary
An article hanging device including a hub having a first side and an opposing second side, the first side having a plurality of openings; and a plurality of arms, each arm having a body portion located between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of each arm is received within one of the openings of the hub and wherein the arm is in pivoting relation to the openings. The plurality of arms are adapted to support one or more articles. One or more attachments may be secured to the arms, such as one or more hooks, upon which the one or more articles may hang.