ES1069054U - Collapsible hanger for clothing - Google Patents

Abstract

Folding hanger for hanging garments, characterized in that it is made up of two arms (I and II) whose outer silhouettes are substantially coincident and symmetrical, both arms being articulatedly connected to each other by means of a common axis of rotation on which both can rotate while remaining in two separate parallel planes; with the particularity that three distinct zones are distinguished in each arm: a first zone, elongated, which widens at the end in which both arms are articulated, said widening constituting the second zone, with a substantially circular flattened shape, which, at in turn, it continues in an extension that constitutes the third and last of the considered zones; having foreseen that the extension that constitutes the third zone of the arm (I) forms a hook and a female step and configures a hollow that goes into the second zone, a hollow in which a push-button with a latch and a helical torsion spring are housed, while in the arm (II) and in correspondence with the second zone, there is a central through hole whose axis is normal to the flat part of said zone and in which a strike for a latch or notch open radially outward is established. . (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Folding hanger for hanging clothes wear.

Object of the invention

The invention relates to a mechanical device to hang clothing that allows a very use comfortable and that can be folded with the consequent decrease in necessary space for storage during periods of time in which you are not performing the specific function of clothing placement for which it has been designed.

Background of the invention

The existing clothes hangers are constituted by a rigid frame of constant form on which garments are placed in order to facilitate their storage without undesirable deformations in the themselves; these current devices have the disadvantage of its uncomfortable handling especially when these garments are not open and require to introduce the hanger through the neckline or by the bass, forcing the user, in both cases, to perform difficult maneuvers in its placement; on the other hand the constancy of their shape and size make when not used for specific function, manifest its lack of versatility that does not allows them to modify the shape or reduce the space occupied in benefit of easier handling and better use of Available space; for example on trips during your stay In the suitcases.

Description of the invention

The purpose of the invention is to resolve the problem discussed above covering the gaps referrals and can be framed between the devices used to ensure the rational ordering of things, specifically of clothing in general.

The solution proposed with the present invention it consists of a hanger with two arms joined together by the joint on a common axis in which both can rotate staying respectively in two different parallel planes, provision that, through a special design and a system of lock and unlock, allows two positions of use; in the first of them the arms are fully open presenting their maximum wingspan and adopting the right angle for your adaptation to the shape of the garments to hang; in this position it has the appearance of a traditional hanger; in the second position the arms turning in your joint fold back one over the other until its almost total coincidence with what size of the hanger is compacted reaching its minimum wingspan; he invention is described by an embodiment that must understood as a non-limiting example and as an aid to the better understanding of its constitution, advantages and operation, it they will use the attached figures that complement this description, to which reference will be made through the numbers and letters indicated in the same.

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that then it will be done and in order to help a better understanding of the features of the invention, according to a preferred example of practical realization thereof, is accompanied as an integral part of that description, a set of drawings in where, for illustrative purposes, not limitation, it has been represented the following:

Figure 1.- Shows the hanger of the invention when arms are fully extended or open, position specific to the specific use for which it has been designed; in this figure also shows the details corresponding to the sections a-a, b-b and DC; in said figure one of the arms appears shaded to distinguish it from the other.

Figure 2.- Shows a representation of the same hanger with folded arms and where they appear also the details corresponding to the sections d-d, e-e and f-f.

Figure 3.- Shows a plan view of the hanger of the invention, with the details corresponding to the sections g-g, h-h, k-k and 1-1.

Figure 4.- Shows an elevation view and another in plant of the hanger of the invention with the details corresponding to sections q-q, r-r and x-x.

Figure 5.- Shows different details, both in elevation as in section, of the means used in the joint between the arms of the hanger and that allow the rotation of one arm with respect to the other.

Figure 6.- Shows a representation schematic of the relative positions adopted by a spring closure of the hanger and the ribs on which it acts. The positions adopted are those that appear as Pos. 1, Pos. 2 and Pos. 3, which correspond to the positions in which the arms appear fully open, fully enclosed and in intermediate position, respectively.

Figure 7.- Shows details in section corresponding to the locking and unlocking system that allows the fixing the arms in their maximum angular opening position or Release in any other position. This figure also  They show Pos 1., Pos 2. and Pos 3 positions.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

The hanger of the invention comprises two arms (I and II), Figs. (1, 2, 3 and 4) articulated with each other by an axis (AND); in each of these arms three zones are distinguished differentiable: a first zone, elongated and relatively large (L1 and L2) that widens at the end where both arms are articulate, widening that constitutes the second zone, intermediate, with a substantially circular flattened shape (C 1 and C2) which, in turn, is distorted by setting an "ear" or extension (D1 and D2) that constitutes the third of the zones considered; the arms function as interchangeable levers in which, normally, the resistance will be applied in the zones elongated (L1 and L2), from which the garment of dress to hang and the power will be applied on the extensions (D1 and D2), the axis (E) becoming the support point; if you act simultaneously on these extensions with antagonistic forces of proper meaning and value, the arms will be opened or close by increasing or decreasing the angle that separates them; the elongated areas (L1 and L2) of both arms have sections staggered cross-sections that correspond in negative allowing the longitudinal fit of one in another with the generally called "half-timber" provision of such so that when they close completely turning on the common axis (E) in which they are articulated, the profiles of the zones (L1 and L2) they will coincide exactly when coupled one over another (Fig. 2) occupying the minimum space and the staggering will act as a stop so that, in their turn, they cannot exceed said position; of the same mode, when the arms fully open the extension (D2) of the arm (II) will be coupled with the extension (D1) of the arm (I) integrating into it by another stepping to "half woods "that will act as a stop so that the arms cannot open more than has been deemed convenient; the axis (E) It can be considered as an excretion of the area (C1) of the arm (I), (Figs. 3 and 5), which takes the form of a cylindrical tube of revolution whose axis is normal the flat surface of (C1) and in the that two open slots (E1) have been made at the end free, according to two opposite generatrices; said end is topped with a partial beading consisting of two sectors (E2) with male conical profile; axial planes of groove symmetry (E1) and sectors (E2) are orthogonal to each other; the zone (C2) of the arm (II), (Figs. 4 and 5) has a central through hole (F) cylindrical-conical revolution made with different diameters determining its profile a staggering (F1), with the particularity that the female conical surface (F2) and the Male conical flange surface (E2) have the same taper. According to the above, the articulated joint of the arms, (Fig. 5), is will produce as follows: on the axis (E) constituted in the arm (I), (Fig. 5), arm (II) is placed, so that the conical surfaces (F2 and E2) come into contact; if it continues pressing against each other the female cone (F2) will force the male conical flange sectors (E2) to be closed elastically, effect enabled by the existence of the grooves (E1), after of which the shaft (E) will be able to fully penetrate the perforation (F) and once you have passed the staggering (F1) sectors male conical (E2) of its flange, will expand again elastically upon entering the area of greatest diameter of the perforation (F) achieving a counter output effect that prevents the separation of the arms (I and II) that, however, may turn on the same axis keeping respectively in two parallel planes; to fully ensure the impossibility of the arms can be released from each other a piece (G) is provided with sensitive form of "mushroom", (Fig. 5), whose "foot" (G1), is cylindrical revolution and is provided with two keys (G2) formed according to two opposite generatrices. Once the counter-output effect described above is introduced on the axis (E) the foot (G1) of the piece (G) entering the keys (G2) in the corresponding slots (E1) with those that match in shape and dimensions which will prevent any possibility of deformation elastic of the shaft (E) and as a consequence the counter output; the "cap" (G3) of the piece (G) serves as cover or trim, hiding the aesthetic interiors of The joint described. The zones (C1) and (C2) of the arms they have, respectively, two radial ribs in high relief (ni) and (ns), located in suitable positions to achieve the effect which will be explained later. During the assembly of the arms (I and II) and before forcing the latter into the axis (E) on which it articulates with the first, it is placed around said axis a helical bending spring (R). (Figs. 5 and 6) that is interposed between the zones (C1 and C2) of the arms and whose ends extend into two small straight sections so they can apply effectively, respectively, on the ribs radial (ni) and (ns); the relative situation of the spring (R) and of said ribs are schematically represented in Fig. 6 where, to differentiate them, it appears without scratching the rib (or) belonging and solidarity of the zone (C1) of the arm (I) and scratched the (ns) belonging and solidarity of the zone (C2) of the arm (II); for explain the interactions of the spring (R) and the ribs (ni) and (ns) three positions are considered: the (Pos. 1), initial, corresponds to the total closing of the arms of the hanger and its minimum wingspan; the (Pos. 3), final, corresponds to that of your maximum aperture and wingspan; the (Pos. 2) corresponds to a intermediate between the previous extremes; the spring (R) is always is in tension, tending to approach its straight ends with a force greater or lesser that will depend on the angular opening of the arms; in the initial position, (Fig. 6, Pos. 1) the ends of the spring (R) act in the direction of bringing the ribs closer (ni) and (ns) with little force but enough to keep the arms (I and II) closed, with their zones (L1 and L2) in contact and fitted a in another to "half woods". When the user of the hanger proceed to open the arms (I and II) separating the zones elongated (L1 and L2) or approaching the "ears" or extensions (D1 and D2), you will have to work against the spring (R) pushing with the ribs (ni) and (ns) the straight ends thereof in the sense of separating them, being necessary to apply a growing force to as progress is made in the opening action; yes in a position intermediate of this phase, (Fig. 6, Pos. 2) the force disappears that originated it, the arms would retreat sharply until their initial position (Fig. 6, Pos. 1) bound by energy potential accumulated by the spring during deformation; yes for him  otherwise, the opening will be insisted, it may continue until that the extension (D2) of the arm (II) penetrates to "means woods "in a female step provided in the extension (D1) of the arm (I) that, finally, would prevent it, (Figs. 1 and 2), determining the maximum opening of the arms of the hanger; yes in this final position (Fig. 6, Pos. 3) will cease the opening action, the arms would retreat sharply with maximum force until reach the initial position, (Fig. 6, Pos. 1). For this recoil does not take place involuntarily the system of automatic locking, (Fig. 7), which is described below: in the arm (I), (Fig. 3), the extension (D1) in addition to being modified forming the hook (H) necessary to hang the hanger and the female stepping referred to above configures a gap (J) with a extension (J1) that goes radially into zone (C1); in this hollow houses a button (P), (Fig. 7, Pos. 3) provided with a latch (Pm) occupying the extension (J1); this push button you can move in your accommodation in both directions of a direction parallel to the axis (E); a helical torsion spring (K),  which works under compression, held by two lugs (S), pushes constantly to the button (P) against the area (C2) of the arm (II) on which the latch (Pm) can slide without preventing the rotation of the arms (I and II) on the axis (E) when the hanger is closed or in an intermediate position of the opening phase, (Fig. 6, Pos. 1 and 2), however when the arms of the hanger open totally, (Fig. 6, Pos. 3) there is the circumstance that the extension (J1) matches exactly in shape and position with a notch (Th) practiced in the zone (C2) of the arm (II) that acts as strike of the latch (Pm); in these conditions the button (P) can be raised by spring action (K) until the latch (Pm) partially penetrate the notch (Th) being traversed between the zones (C1 and C2) of the hanger arms, (Fig. 7, Pos 1) resulting in automatic rotation lock between same that will remain open in the maximum opening position and wingspan, (Fig. 1 and Fig. 6, Pos. 3); to make the unlocking that allows the hanger arms to close again just press the button (P) so that the latch (Pm) it will leave the notch (Th) sneaking under it, (Fig. 7, Pos. 2); the relative rotation between the arms of the hanger will be released and the spring (R) will close them taking them to the initial position (Fig. 2 and Fig. 6, Pos. 1. The hanger will remain normally closed by the action of the spring (R) and will remain open automatically using the locking system described when manually separate the arms to their maximum position opening, so you only have to act on the button (P) when necessary to close it from said position. Each one of the arms of the hanger has several notches (O) that, for example, garments with simple braces cannot  get rid of those, slipping. All component parts of the invention have their protrusions and edges softened by curves and have a fine surface finish to prevent possible unwanted hooks that could damage the fabric of the clothes to hang. The hanger can be adapted to right-handed users or left-handed simply changing the relative position of their components hook or push button and is not strictly limited to the described embodiment but includes any other variant. Materials whose use is planned for construction of the hanger object of the invention are usually used in mechanical work, plastics molding or Fine cabinetmaking.

Claims (7)

1. Folding hanger for hanging garments characterized in that it is constituted by two arms (I and II) whose outer silhouettes are substantially coincident and symmetrical, both arms being articulated jointly with each other by a common axis of rotation on which both can rotate while staying in two different parallel planes; with the particularity that in each arm three differentiated zones are distinguished: a first, elongated zone, which widens at the end where both arms are articulated, said widening constituting the second zone, with a substantially circular flattened shape, which, at in turn, it continues in an extension that constitutes the third and last of the areas considered; having foreseen that the extension that constitutes the third zone of the arm (I) forms a hook and a female stepping and configures a recess that enters the second zone, a recess in which a button with latch and a helical torsion spring is housed , while in the arm (II) and in correspondence with the second zone, there is a central through-hole perforation whose axis is normal to the flat part of said zone and in which a latch locks or notch open radially outwardly is established . 2. Folding hanger for hanging garments according to claim 1, characterized in that the elongated areas of both arms (I and II) have staggered cross-sections that correspond negatively. 3. Folding hanger for hanging garments, according to previous claims, characterized in that the axis of rotation constituting the articulation of the arms (I and II), has a cylindrical tubular configuration of revolution where, according to two opposite generatrices, they have been provided through open and open grooves at its free end, this one partially finished off by a flange consisting of two sectors with a male conical profile; it being provided that the respective axial planes of symmetry of the grooves and the sectors of the beading are orthogonal to each other, a radial rib in the relief being established in the flat part of the second area of the arm (I). 4. Folding hanger for hanging garments, according to previous claims, characterized in that in the second area of the arm (II) there is provided a through central perforation whose axis is normal to the flat part of said area, which is composed of two sections , one cylindrical and the other conical female, both of revolution, coaxial with each other and with the articulation axis of the arms themselves (I and II), having been provided that both the female conical section of the perforation and the male conical flange of the shaft of the joint, have the same taper. 5. Folding hanger for hanging garments, according to previous claims, characterized in that in the flat part of the second area of the arm (II) a radial rib is formed in high relief and in whose perimeter the latch for latch or notch is established, open this radially outward. 6. Folding hanger for hanging garments according to previous claims, characterized in that the constitutive extension of the third area of the arm (II) has a shape that coincides substantially with the female stepping performed in the third area of the arm (I), having provided that, coaxially with the axis of articulation of both arms and between them, there is a helical bending spring with extended ends in two straight sections that are applied against the existing high relief ribs, respectively, in the second zone of one and the other arm. 7. Folding hanger for hanging garments, according to previous claims, characterized in that a piece is included as a "mushroom", with a large cap, whose foot, cylindrical configuration, is provided with two cotters formed according to two opposite generatrices, said foot being inserted into the cylindrical interior of the axis of articulation of both arms (I and II), in order for the keys to penetrate the grooves made therein, formally and dimensionally coinciding.