Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
  • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
  • A47G25/14—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers
  • A47G25/48—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts
  • A47G25/487—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts for clamping the trousers or skirts against the trouser-supporting bar or between trouser-supporting bars

Definitions

• the invention relates to a clothes hanger with a trouser locking device according to the preamble of claim 1.
• Such a hanger is known from US 1, 206.348.
• the hanger of this publication has a shoulder contour part with a hanger.
• the shoulder contour part is used to hold a jacket or similar item of clothing.
• a crossbar is stretched between the arms of the shoulder contour part, over which trousers can be hung.
• a spring element is provided which likewise extends between the arms of the shoulder contour part and runs approximately parallel to the crossbar.
• the spring element is flexible and can be moved back and forth between a clamping position holding the pants and a release position. The ends of the spring element are received in bearing openings with a polygonal cross section on the arms of the shoulder contour part.
• This hanger has the disadvantage that a predetermined release and clamping position of the spring element cannot be reliably maintained in the long run. Due to the cross-sectional shape of the bearing opening, an end section of the spring element is supported with a side surface in the release position on an upper outer edge of the bearing opening, but in the clamping position on the opposite lower outer edge of the bearing opening.
• the flexible spring element When moving from one position to another position and the associated snap movement, the flexible spring element first rotates around the support point on the respective outer edge of the bearing opening until the spring element is bent so far that it automatically turns into the new position. When changing position, the spring element strikes the opposite outer edge of the bearing opening; this load leads to increased wear and even to inoperability.
• the spring element Because of the bend, the spring element has a high internal stress, which can lead to an uncontrolled, sudden snapping back when moving the spring element from the release to the clamping position. This can also lead to the inoperability of the trouser locking device and also entails a risk of injury.
• the invention is based on the problem of making the trouser locking device functionally reliable in the long run with simple means, to hold the spring element securely both in the clamped position and in the release position and to enable the spring element to be transferred from one position to the other without interference;
• a possibility is to be created to provide clothes hangers with a trouser locking device with simple means.
• the essentially stationary axis of rotation provides a defined, controlled movement of the spring element during the transition from one position to another.
• the bearing and the respective end of the spring element each form a joint without the need for additional components.
• the axis of rotation is expediently located directly on the bearing base, as a result of which the support point and the pivot point coincide.
• the ends of the spring element lie in both positions on the bearing side surfaces of a V-shaped bearing engagement opening.
• the bearing side surfaces form stop surfaces for the spring element.
• the V-shaped design of the bearing enables the opening angle to be adjusted with simple means depending on the structural conditions.
• an opening angle can be selected by the choice of the bearing, which allows a different degree of deflection of the spring element from the ideal line with a tension distribution that is appropriately adapted to the material, geometry and function. An uncontrolled change between the two positions is avoided because the bearing side surfaces support the ends of the spring element and thus contribute to stabilization.
• An opening angle of approximately 20 ° to 80 ° has proven to be advantageous; Within this angular range, the ends of the spring element lie stably on the bearing side surfaces.
• a groove can be provided in the bearing base, in which the ends of the spring element are received.
• the ends of the spring element can be clamped in the groove, in particular if the groove cross section is adapted to the cross section of the spring element; the possibility of movement of the spring element there is no restriction between the two defined positions.
• the spring element is prevented from unintentionally coming loose from the bearing.
• the engagement opening has a rounded, in particular a circular or part-circular cross-section with a cross-sectional axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the spring element.
• a bow-shaped end of the spring element can be hooked into this opening, this bow-shaped end forming the bearing axis.
• the spring element advantageously consists of a spring band such as stainless steel and is continuous, that is to say without interruption and expediently without a kink and preferably has a constant cross section over the entire length.
• This standard component is inexpensive and reliable.
• the problem underlying the invention can also be solved in that a centrally arranged, reinforced locking center piece is provided on the spring element, which has a higher bending stiffness than the spring element.
• the locking center piece contributes to stabilization in the two positions and also assumes ergonomic functions.
• the locking middle piece stiffens the spring element in the central area, thereby preventing a wave-shaped configuration of the spring element, in particular during the transition from the release position into the end position and vice versa, and also prevents other stable but undesirable positions.
• the spring element lies flat against the crosspiece in the area of the locking center piece and exerts a uniform pressure on the trousers to be clamped over the length of the locking center piece; a punctiform load, which can cause the trousers to slip, is avoided.
• the locking center piece can be provided with a finger grip to facilitate the transfer from one position to another.
• a central recess can be provided on the side facing the crossbar in order to leave space for thick seams of the pants hanging over the crossbar.
• the crossbar and the spring element be designed as an independent trouser locking module.
• the trouser locking module can be manufactured independently of the hanger and then mounted on the hanger.
• the clothes hanger can be retrofitted with the trouser locking module or can be equipped with a connection unit for the trouser locking module during manufacture.
• the crossbar is advantageously made of either plastic or metal.
• the bearings which are provided for holding the spring band are also advantageously made of plastic and are injected into the crosspiece.
• the bearings are designed as independent plastic bearings that can be inserted into punched-out openings in the cross bar.
• connection between the clothes hanger and the pants locking module is preferably carried out by engaging the ends of the crossbar in slots which have been introduced on the underside of the arms of the shoulder contour part.
• the ends of the crosspiece are preferably leg-shaped for this purpose and are vertical to the longitudinal axis of the crosspiece, that is, they point upwards and can be easily inserted into the slots.
• 5a, 5b, 5c each have a section through the spring element and crossbar
• FIG. 8 shows an enlarged detail from FIG. 7,
• FIG. 12 shows an enlarged detail from FIG. 11,
• FIG. 13 is a view according to the section line XIII-XIII from FIG. 12,
• FIG. 15a shows a top view of the hanger from FIG. 14 in a first variant
• FIG. 15b shows a top view of the hanger from FIG. 14 in a second variant
• FIG. 16a shows detail “X” from FIG. 14 in a first variant
• the hanger 1 consists of a shoulder contour part 3 with slightly curved, laterally sloping arms 3a, 3b, a hook-shaped hanger 12, a crosspiece 4 between the end sections of the arms 3a, 3b and a pants locking device 2.
• the pants locking device 2 comprises a spring element 5, which is arranged between the shoulder contour part 3 and the crossbar 4 and the ends 5a, 5b of which are each received in bearings 6.
• the bearings 6 are arranged in the region of the end sections of the arms 3a, 3b of the shoulder contour part 3 on the inside, so that the spring element 5 acts directly on the shoulder contour part.
• Each bearing 6 has an engagement opening 7, into each of which an end 5a or 5b of the spring element 5 is inserted. Furthermore, a locking center piece 13 is provided on the spring element 5.
• the trouser locking device 2 is formed symmetrically to a center bisector 17.
• the crossbar 4 is formed in one piece with the shoulder contour part 3 and is connected at both ends 4a, 4b to the arms 3a, 3b of the shoulder contour part.
• the spring element 5, which extends approximately parallel to the transverse web 4, can be moved back and forth between a release position 8 and a clamping position 9.
• the release position 8 the pants can be placed over the crossbar 4 or removed from it, in the clamped position 9 the pants are clamped between the spring element 5 and the crossbar 4.
• the spring element 5 can bend elastically orthogonal to its longitudinal plane.
• the length of the spring element 5 exceeds the distance between the two opposite engagement openings; the spring element is therefore under internal stress and only assumes a stable position either in the release position 8 or in the clamping position 9.
• the release position and the clamping position are located slightly above or below an imaginary ideal line running between the bearings, which is parallel to the crosspiece and extends within the inner surface delimited by the shoulder contour part 3 and the transverse web 4.
• the end 5a, 5b of the spring element 5 lies against the base of the engagement opening 7 and is supported there.
• the engagement opening 7 and the respective spring element end 5a, 5b form a joint with an essentially fixed axis of rotation 24, which is located directly on the bearing base, FIG. 1.
• the stability in the two positions of the spring element is supported by the shape of the bearing 6, the engagement openings 7 of which are approximately V-shaped according to FIGS. 2 and 3 and open towards the spring element 5.
• the opening angle ⁇ of the engagement openings 7 can be between approximately 20 ° and 80 °, in the exemplary embodiment the opening angle is approximately 50 ° to 60 °.
• Bearing side surfaces 10 a, 10 b are formed by the V-shape of the engagement opening 7, which serve as stop surfaces for the end sections of the spring element 5.
• the end section of the spring element bears on the upper bearing side surface 10a, in the clamping position on the lower bearing side surface 10b.
• the bearing side surfaces 10a, 10b support the spring element 5 and contribute to stabilization. This avoids an uncontrolled snapping back and forth of the spring element.
• the locking center piece 13 which is attached centrally to the spring element, also contributes to stabilization.
• the locking center piece has a much higher bending stiffness than the soft spring element and thereby stiffens the central region of the spring element.
• the edge areas of the spring element remain unaffected due to the shorter length of the locking center piece compared to the spring element.
• Fig. 2 can also be seen that the locking center piece 13 has a central recess 15 on the underside 18, which faces the crossbar. The central cut-out creates space for the seam of tightly clamped trousers, so that flat clamping is possible and selective clamping is avoided.
• the locking center piece 13 On both sides of the central recess 15, the locking center piece 13 is provided on the underside 18 with an anti-slip element or covering 16, with which an unintentional sliding of the pants is prevented.
• the anti-slip element clamps the pants due to high friction and has, for example, a rubber coating on the side facing the crossbar. Since the locking center piece does not bend, the two anti-slip elements lie in a linear or flat shape in the clamping position and clamp the trousers securely.
• the locking center piece 13 above the spring element 5 is equipped with a finger engagement 14, which enables user-friendly adjustment between the release position and the clamping position.
• the finger engagement 14 has a rectangular cross section, but can also run in an arc shape.
• the locking center piece 13 has a slightly spherical shape.
• the locking center piece 13 is expediently made as an independent component made of plastic and encloses the spring element 5, which can be inserted into a corresponding channel or a groove in the locking center piece that is open towards the crossbar 4. It may also be expedient to fasten the locking center piece by designing the two anti-slip elements 16 as independent components, but being firmly connected to the locking center piece, for example by gluing or by means of pins, and between the locking center piece and anti Slip elements the spring element is clamped. In both cases, the locking center piece is held firmly on the spring element.
• 3 is expediently provided with a groove 11, the cross section of which is the same as the cross section of the spring element. In the groove 1 1, the end 5a of the spring element 5 is clamped, thereby preventing the spring element 5 from unintentionally jumping out of the bearing 6.
• the groove cross section and the cross section of the spring element is rectangular.
• the spring element 5 is advantageously made of stainless steel and can be designed as a spring band that extends continuously and with a constant cross section between the bearings.
• This spring band is characterized by high elasticity and can be used over a long period of use without material fatigue.
• the locking center piece 13, which is advantageously made as a separate component and is made of largely inelastic plastic, prevents the spring band from bending in the area of the locking center piece and thereby enables the pants to be pressed flat against the crossbar. At the same time, the locking center piece 13 contributes to the stabilization of the spring band in the release position and in the clamping position.
• the spring element and the locking center piece are designed as a common component.
• the spring element can be designed as a spring band, which, however, has a shape deviating from the end sections in the middle section by reshaping, welding, soldering or the like and is provided with the functions of the locking center piece.
• the one-piece design can also be designed as an injection molded part made of plastic.
• the spring element 5 designed as a spring band, which can be used particularly in connection with the V-shaped bearing according to FIGS. 2 and 3.
• the spring band of the spring element is rectangular in plan view. 3b, the end 5b of the spring element has punched-out corners, so that there is a projection with a smaller width which can engage in a corresponding groove 11 at the base of the bearing 6.
• the engagement openings 7 have a circular or partially circular shape and have a cross-sectional axis 25 which is expediently orthogonal to the longitudinal axis 30 of the arm 3b of the shoulder contour part.
• the cross-sectional axis 25 is also arranged orthogonally to the longitudinal axis 26 of the spring element 5 (FIG. 4c).
• the engagement opening 7 is either broken through according to FIG. 4a towards the inner side of the shoulder contour part and thus forms an open circular bearing or, according to FIG. 4b, is completely integrated in the arm of the shoulder contour part (closed round bearing).
• FIGS. 4c to 4h show designs of the spring element as a wire spring
• FIGS. 4f to 4h show designs as a spring band.
• the spring element 5 has two parallel individual wires 27, 28, which are connected via a connecting member 29, for example a plastic member.
• the end regions can either have a closed bracket shape, FIG. 4c, or be designed as an open bracket, FIGS. 4d and 4e.
• the axis of rotation 24 extends approximately perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 26 of the spring element 5.
• the open temple ends are either T-shaped and point away from one another (FIG. 4d) or face one another (FIG. 4e).
• the design as a wire spring has the advantage that, in the case of a second crosspiece, the crosspiece 4 which receives the trousers above the first can be arranged and can be provided for example for ties, the bending line of the spring element in the release position can run higher than the second crossbar; this is made possible by the fact that in the release position the second crossbar can be accommodated in the space between the two individual wires 27 and 28 of the spring element 5.
• FIGS. 4f to 4h are also suitable for engagement in a circular bearing according to FIGS. 4a and 4b.
• Recesses are provided in the end sections of the spring band, by means of which engagement and interaction with the bearing 6 is made possible.
• the locking center piece 13 has an approximately rectangular cross section with a flat underside 18 facing the crosspiece 4 and rounded edges.
• the locking center piece 13 is provided on the underside 18 with a V-shaped groove which partially surrounds the crosspiece 4 in the clamping position.
• a groove is provided on the underside 18, but with a semicircular cross section.
• the crosspiece 4 is flat on the side facing the locking center piece 13 and part-circular on the side facing away from the locking center piece.
• FIG. 6 A further exemplary embodiment is shown in FIG. 6.
• the crossbar 4 is open at one end 4a and is only connected to the arm 3b of the shoulder contour part 3b at the opposite end 4b.
• This embodiment has the advantage that the trousers can be inserted or removed laterally into the trouser locking device 2.
• 7 to 9 show another embodiment which is particularly suitable for retrofitting a trouser locking device in a conventional hanger.
• the pants locking device 2 is provided as described above with the spring element 5 and the locking center piece 13, but the bearings 6 are arranged on auxiliary elements 19 which are held directly on the crosspiece 4.
• the spring element 5 is thus held only indirectly on the shoulder contour part 3.
• the bearing 6 has, in the manner described above, a V-shaped engagement opening 7 which is arranged on a vertically extending section of the auxiliary element 19.
• the bottom of the bearing is flat, so that there is a trapezoidal cross section of the engagement opening.
• the auxiliary element 19 is provided with two part-circular walls 19a, 19b delimiting a receiving groove and pushed onto the crosspiece 4.
• the auxiliary element can also be screwed on or connected in some other suitable way to the crossbar.
• the crossbar 4 is designed as an independent component that can be detached from the shoulder contour part 3 and is connected to the arm 3a or 3b of the shoulder contour part 3 via a screw 20.
• a locking center piece 13 is shown, the circular finger engagement 14 sits on a flange 21 on the top of the locking center piece.
• FIGS. 1 1 to 13 A further embodiment is shown in FIGS. 1 1 to 13.
• the crossbar 4 is connected at both ends 4a, 4b via a connecting element 22 to the arms 3a, 3b of the shoulder contour part 3.
• the connecting element 22 is also a carrier of the bearing 6 for holding the spring element 5.
• the connecting element is provided with a recess for receiving the crossbar 4; the connection to the arms of the shoulder contour part 3 takes place via a hinge or a screw connection 23.
• FIGS. 14 to 16b A further exemplary embodiment is shown in FIGS. 14 to 16b.
• the clothes hanger 1 made of wood or plastic consists of the shoulder contour part 3 with the two lateral arms 3a and 3b.
• the trouser locking device 2, consisting of the spring element 5 with the locking center piece 13, and the crossbar 4 form an independent trouser locking module 31 which is separate from the shoulder contour part 3 and which can be fastened to the shoulder contour part by suitable measures.
• the ends 4a, 4b of the crosspiece 4 each form a leg that projects vertically upward with respect to the longitudinal axis 33 of the crosspiece 4 and engages in a slot 34 on the underside 35 of the arms 3a, 3b of the shoulder contour part 3, see also FIG. 15a and 15b.
• the slot 34 and the free, leg-shaped ends 4a, 4b of the crossbar 4 are arcuate.
• the ends 4a, 4b are held captive in the respective slots 34, in particular by positive or material locking such as clipping, riveting, screwing or gluing. If necessary, frictional engagement may also be sufficient.
• the shoulder contour part is provided with two arms 3a, 3b lying in one plane.
• the longitudinal axis 33 of the transverse web is at the same time the plane of the shoulder contour part and the slot plane of the slot 34.
• the two arms 3a, 3b of the shoulder contour part enclose an angle.
• the slot 34 is rotated at the same angle with respect to the plane of an arm 3a or 3b; the dimensions of the Slot 34 are, however, dimensioned such that the slot does not emerge on the side wall of the shoulder contour part.
• the crossbar 4 can be made either of plastic or of metal.
• the cross piece is made of metal and has plastic bearings 6 with engagement openings 7 for the ends of the spring element 5. Openings 32 in which the plastic bearings 6 are accommodated are made in the crosspiece 4.
• the round plastic bearings 6 can have an annular groove on their outer surface with which the bearings 6 are clipped into the openings 32.
• the crossbar is made of plastic and the bearing 6 is injected into the crossbar.
• the trouser locking module 31 which forms a unit consisting of spring element 5 and transverse web 4, ensures an axially parallel alignment of the web and spring element.

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