Hanging devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hanging devices, such as towel rings and coat hooks, struggle to securely hang towels and outer garments when the loop is damaged or if multiple garments need to be hung on a single hook, due to difficulties in inserting stiff or thick items and limited capacity.
Innovation Solution
A hanging device featuring an open ring with overlapping structures that are spaced apart or flexibly mounted, allowing easy insertion of items without manual adjustment, and designed to be securely attached to a coat hook with end portions that prevent damage and provide a firm grip.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an open ring with overlapping structures is used, then ease of insertion is improved, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ring is divided into two separate overlapping structures (first and second structures) that can move independently relative to each other, allowing them to flex apart to receive items and then return to their overlapping position to secure items, eliminating the need for manual adjustment
Solution Approach 2:
The overlapping structures are configured to be movable relative to each other, allowing them to flex apart automatically when an item is inserted and then return to their overlapping position to secure the item, providing adaptive functionality without manual intervention
2Area of stationary object
If a single coat hook is used, then space utilization is improved, but hanging capacity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple hanging devices are designed to be combined on a single coat hook, with each device capable of holding multiple items through its overlapping structure configuration, thereby increasing total hanging capacity while maintaining efficient use of the coat hook space
Solution Approach 2:
The hanging devices utilize vertical stacking and radial arrangement on the coat hook, transforming a single-point hanging solution into a multi-dimensional arrangement that maximizes the use of available space around and along the length of the coat hook
3Object-affected harmful factors
If end portions with oval or round cross-section are used, then protection of clothing is improved, but gripping force deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The end portions are given an oval or round cross-section specifically at the points of contact with clothing to prevent damage, while the overlapping structures maintain sufficient gripping force through their configuration and material properties, achieving both protection and secure holding
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables reliable hanging of towels and multiple outer garments on a single coat hook, even when the loop is destroyed, by accommodating various geometries and materials, and providing a simple, effective solution for secure attachment.
Implementation Method 1
the overlapping structures allow for insertion of the piece of clothing or towel into the receiving portion without manually moving (e.g. pulling) the overlapping structures away from each other
Data Source
AI summary
A hanging device for hanging a piece of clothing or a towel on a coat hook. The hanging device comprises a receiving portion configured to receive and hold the piece of clothing or towel. The hanging device is formed as an open ring having an overlapping portion comprising two overlapping structures that are spaced apart from each other and/or flexibly mounted with respect to each other in such a manner that the overlapping structures allow for insertion of the piece of clothing or towel into the receiving portion without manually pulling the overlapping structures away from each other. The open ring comprises a structure configured to be hung on the coat hook.