Multi-Bar Kilt Hanger for Wrinkle-Free Garment Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hangers cause kilts to wrinkle, mat, and make it difficult to hang and store kilt accessories properly.
Innovation Solution
A kilt hanger with a frame, hook member, and three horizontal members supporting operable clasps, allowing the kilt to be folded and suspended to prevent wrinkling, with notches for accessories and a non-slip coating to prevent slipping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If conventional hangers are used to hang kilts, then the hanger structure is simple, but the kilt becomes wrinkled and matted
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is divided into multiple functional components: a frame member with arms, multiple horizontal members at different heights, and numerous clasps distributed across these horizontal members. This segmentation allows different parts of the kilt to be supported at appropriate intervals, preventing wrinkles while maintaining a manageable overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Horizontal members act as intermediaries between the frame arms and the clasps that directly contact the kilt. These horizontal members provide structural support and positioning for the clasps, enabling the clasps to hold the kilt fabric without the frame arms directly contacting and potentially damaging the garment.
2Device complexity
If conventional hangers are used, then the hanger is simple, but it is difficult to hang and store kilt accessories properly
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is designed with multiple horizontal members and numerous clasps that can accommodate various kilt accessories such as sporrans, pouches, and swords. Different accessories can be hung at different heights and locations on the same hanger, making the device universally applicable to multiple storage needs beyond just the kilt itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger utilizes vertical dimension by positioning horizontal members at different heights along the frame arms. This creates multiple levels for accessing and organizing accessories, transforming a potentially cluttered single-plane storage problem into an organized three-dimensional space utilization solution.
3Ease of operation
If multiple hangers are used to accommodate kilt and accessories, then accessibility is improved, but the number of hangers increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the functions of multiple separate hangers into a single integrated structure. The frame member with multiple horizontal members and numerous clasps consolidates what would otherwise require several individual hangers, providing centralized access to all accessories while reducing the total number of separate devices needed.
Solution Approach 2:
A single hanger structure performs multiple functions: supporting the kilt itself, holding various accessories at different heights, and providing organized storage. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple specialized hangers for different items, improving accessibility while reducing device quantity.
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AI summary
A kilt hanger for accommodating a kilt and kilt accessories is disclosed. The kilt hanger includes a frame defining two arms and three horizontal members. A kilt is folded into thirds or three panels and connected to the kilt hanger using a pair of clasps or clips on each horizontal member. Accordingly, each panel of the folded kilt is connected to a different horizontal member with a center panel of the kilt connected to a central horizontal member and each other panel connected to an outer horizontal member. The outer horizontal members are positioned higher on the arms than the central horizontal member. A vest and jacket can also be placed on the kilt hanger along with a fly plaid that is draped over an optional horizontal dowel member. Methods of using and fabricating the kilt hanger are also disclosed.