Modular Coordinate Hanger Linkage for Adjustable Garment Sets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garment hangers are poorly suited for reuse with different types or sets of clothing due to fixed dimensions and lack of adaptability, leading to inefficiency and waste, as well as insecure attachment of dependent hangers which can be easily dislodged.
Innovation Solution
A modular coordinate set hanger system featuring a primary hanger with a hook and connection tabs that use snap locks to securely attach a dependent hanger, allowing for adjustable length and versatile configuration through interchangeable components, including a connection link with locking ends and a dependent loop hanger with a closed loop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed dimension hangers are used for specific garment sets, then the hanger can securely accommodate that specific set, but the hanger cannot be reused for different types or sets of garments
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger system is divided into separate modular components: a primary hanger body, a detachable connection link, and a dependent hanger. This segmentation allows the components to be reconfigured for different garment sets, enabling reuse while maintaining structural integrity for each specific application.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection link incorporates an adjustable mechanism that allows the distance between the primary hanger and dependent hanger to be dynamically changed. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the same hanger system to accommodate different garment set configurations without requiring multiple fixed-dimension hangers.
2Adaptability or versatility
If coordinate loop hangers are used to support dependent hangers, then the full size hook allows separate use, but the size and bulk of the hook is wasteful when used as a depending hanger
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into a minimal connection link that attaches the dependent hanger to the primary hanger, rather than using a full-size hook on the dependent hanger. This eliminates the wasteful bulk material while maintaining the capability for separate use when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The unnecessary full-size hook is extracted from the dependent hanger design. Only the essential connection elements are retained on the dependent hanger, removing excess material while preserving the core functionality of both coordinated and separate use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If coordinate gripper hangers with fixed drop length are used, then the hanger can accommodate one particular coordinate set, but the dependent hanger may be easily jostled or dislodged due to lack of secure attachment
Solution Approach 1:
The connection link features an adjustable length mechanism that allows optimal positioning of the dependent hanger. This dynamic adjustment enables secure attachment by accommodating variations in garment weight and size, preventing the dependent hanger from being easily dislodged while maintaining adaptability to different coordinate sets.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection distance parameter can be changed to optimize the attachment security for different garment configurations. By adjusting this parameter, the system maintains reliable attachment across various coordinate sets without requiring fixed, non-adjustable dimensions.
Data Source
AI summary
A coordinate set hanger has a primary hanger with a first body, a hook extending upward from the first body, a first means for suspending a garment from the first body, and a first connection tab extending downward from the body, operative to releasably suspend a dependent hanger therefrom. A connection link having a locking end at each end thereof, the locking end having at least one snap lock with at least one horizontal surface is releasably attachable to at least a connection tab of a primary hanger. A dependent hanger has a body and a second means for suspending a garment from the second body, and a second connection tab extending upward from the second body. The second connection tab is operative to releasably secure the locking end of the connecting link therein. In other embodiments, the component parts of the coordinate set hanger are modular, or may include a dependent loop for integration with existing hanger stock.