EP1481621B1 - Cintre pour vêtements et linge - Google Patents

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EP1481621B1
EP1481621B1 EP04012505A EP04012505A EP1481621B1 EP 1481621 B1 EP1481621 B1 EP 1481621B1 EP 04012505 A EP04012505 A EP 04012505A EP 04012505 A EP04012505 A EP 04012505A EP 1481621 B1 EP1481621 B1 EP 1481621B1
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Petter Skantze
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    • 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
    • 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
    • A47G25/44—Slidable hangers ; Adjustable hangers
    • A47G25/441—Slidable hangers ; Adjustable hangers having adjustable width
    • A47G25/442—Slidable hangers ; Adjustable hangers having adjustable width to support shouldered garments

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  • the present invention relates to a clothes and laundry hanger with a hanger body and emanating from the hanger body bracket arms, wherein at the ends of the hanger arms in each case a holding element for releasably securing garment and laundry is formed and the holding element of two clamping elements with corresponding, mutually aligned clamping surfaces consists.
  • the clamping elements usually consist of two rigidly arranged clamping elements.
  • the clamping surfaces of the known clamping elements on projections or teeth that protrude into a gap into which the garment and laundry is inserted.
  • a disadvantage of this type of clothes and laundry ironing is that due to the rigid design of the clamping elements may cause damage to the attached to the clothes and laundry hanger garments, in particular by the projections and teeth formed there.
  • clothes and laundry hanger are known which have sliding on the clothes hanger arms holding clips.
  • clothes and laundry hanger are consuming to produce and therefore relatively expensive.
  • a clothes book according to the preamble of claim 1 is for example from the document US 2002/0158091 A1 known.
  • An inventive clothes and laundry hanger has at the ends of its hanger arms in each case a holding element for the detachable attachment of clothes and laundry items, wherein the holding element of a first and a second clamping element with corresponding to each other aligned clamping surfaces and the first clamping element is formed as an integrated part of the bail arm.
  • the second clamping element is movably mounted on the bail arm via a pivotal connection, such that the clamping surfaces lie on one another in a first state without clothing and laundry items fastened in the holding element and in a second state with clothes and laundry pieces fastened in the holding element a downwardly directed gap form for receiving the clothes and laundry items, wherein within the holding element, a spring element for exercising a Pressure is arranged on the second clamping element in the second state.
  • the spring element is V-shaped.
  • the rotary joint is formed from two formed on the first clamping element or on the Bügelarm, opposite projections, wherein the projections engage in corresponding openings on the second clamping element.
  • the projections are arranged on bulges of the bail arm or on the clamping elements, wherein in the latter embodiment, the openings are formed on the first clamping element or on the bail arm.
  • the first clamping element extends at an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° away from the bail arm down.
  • the second clamping element consists of a grip area with a gripping surface and a holding area, wherein the grip area and the holding area form an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° in relation to each other.
  • a connection region between the holding region and the grip region of the second clamping element rounded.
  • the downwardly directed gap for receiving the clothes and laundry items down V-shaped is formed extended. As a result, a simple insertion of clothing and laundry is possible.
  • the clamping surfaces holding pads and / or teeth and / or adhesive surfaces and / or are formed roughened. This ensures a secure hold of the attached clothing and laundry items.
  • the clothes hanger body, the clothes hanger arms and the first and the second holding element on a U-shaped cross-section. This increases the stability of the clothes and laundry hanger and minimizes the risk of damage or breakage of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention, for example during transport.
  • the clothes hanger arms are formed as separate elements and guided within the hanger body.
  • the clothes hanger arms may each have lateral notches, wherein the notches in at least one, arranged within the hanger body projection can be latched.
  • the hanger arms in each case at least a first movement stop in the region of the clamping elements for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm in the direction of the hanger body and at least a second movement stop for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm away from the hanger body. The second stop movement comes to lie on a arranged in the bracket body strap.
  • Such a configuration of the clothes and laundry hanger according to the invention it is possible that the clothes and laundry hanger can be used for different sizes of clothing and laundry.
  • the corresponding locking devices and movement stops ensure on the one hand that the clothes and laundry hanger retains the predefined and desired size and on the other hand, that the relative to the hanger body movable clothes hanger arms can not slide out of this.
  • the clamping surfaces of the clamping elements are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal extent of the hanger body and the clothes hanger arms. Such an arrangement of the clamping surfaces makes it possible to make the clothes and laundry hanger overall flat. This makes it possible to accommodate a relatively large number of hangers in a transport unit.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of a clothes and laundry hanger 10, consisting of a hanger body 12 and outgoing from the hanger body 12 bracket arms 14, 16. At the respective ends of the hanger arms 14, 16 is in each case a holding element 18 for releasably securing clothes and laundry is trained.
  • the holding elements 18 each consist of two clamping elements 20, 22 with corresponding, mutually aligned clamping surfaces 24, 26th
  • the first clamping element 20 is formed as an integrated part of the bail arm 14, 16.
  • the second clamping element 22 is movably attached via a rotary joint 28 on the respective bail arm 14, 16.
  • the attachment takes place in such a way that the clamping surfaces 24, 26 in a first state without clothes and laundry pieces fastened in the holding element 18 and in a second state (see Figure 3, right holding element 18) with clothes and clothes fastened in the holding element 18 Laundry items form a downwardly directed gap 30 for receiving the clothes and laundry items.
  • the rotary joint 28 is formed in the embodiment of two on the first clamping element 20 and the Bügelarm 14, 16 formed opposite projections, wherein the projections engage in corresponding openings on the second clamping element 22.
  • the projections are arranged on bulges 38 (see FIG. 3) of the respective hoop arms 14, 16.
  • the first clamping element 20 extends at an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° away from the respective bail arm 14, 16.
  • the second clamping element 22 consists of a gripping region 40 with a gripping surface 42 and a holding region 46.
  • the gripping region 40 and the holding region 46 likewise form an angle between 90 ° and 130 ° in relation to one another.
  • the connecting portion 44 between the holding portion 46 and the handle portion 40 is formed rounded.
  • the clamping surfaces 24, 26 of the clamping elements 20, 22 have in the embodiment of retaining pads 48 for improved maintenance of the garments and laundry attached thereto. But it is also possible that instead of the holding pad 48 teeth or adhesive surfaces are arranged or that the clamping surfaces 24, 26 are formed roughened.
  • the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 are formed according to the embodiment as separate elements and within the hanger body 12, which also centrally has a receptacle 36 for a suspension hook 34, are guided.
  • the clothes hanger body 12 movably formed clothes hanger arms 14, 16 also each have lateral notches 50, wherein the notches 50 in at least one, arranged within the hanger body 12 projection can be latched.
  • the spacing of the notches 50 relative to each other can be regular or irregular.
  • clamping surfaces 24, 26 of the clamping elements 20, 22 are aligned perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the clothes hanger body 12 and the clothes hanger arms 14, 16.
  • FIG. 2 shows a plan view of the clothes and laundry hanger according to FIG. 1. It can be seen that the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 are formed as separate elements that are movably guided inside the hanger body 12. At the ends of the clothes hanger arms 14, 16, the holding elements 18 are formed.
  • FIG. 3 shows a schematic, partial sectional view of the clothes and laundry hanger 10 according to FIG. 1. It can be seen that within the holding elements 18 there is in each case a spring element 32 for exerting a pressure on the second clamping element 22, not formed as an integrated part of the hanger arms 14, 16 is arranged in the second state.
  • the spring element 32 is V-shaped. Furthermore, it can be seen that the gap 30 widens downwards in a V-shape.
  • the clothes hanger body 12, the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 and the first and second holding element 20, 22 each have a U-shaped cross section. Reinforcing ribs 52 are formed inside the clothes hanger arms 14, 16.
  • the hanger arms 14, 16 also each have a first movement stop 54 in the region of the clamping elements 20, 22 for limiting the movement of the clothes hanger arm 14, 16 in the direction of the hanger body 12 (see FIG. 1).
  • the hanger arms 14, 16 have a further, second movement stop 56 for limiting the movement of the respective clothes hanger arm 14, 16 away from the hanger body 12, wherein the second movement stop 56 comes to lie on a lug 58 arranged in the hanger body 12.
  • the mode of operation of the second movement stop 56 also becomes clear from FIG. 4.
  • the hanger body 12, the clothes hanger arms 14, 16 and the support members 18 are usually formed of plastic. However, other materials, such as wood, metal or the like are also conceivable.
  • the spring element 32 is usually made of metal or a metal alloy. However, it is also possible to produce the spring element made of plastic.

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  1. Cintre pour vêtements et linge avec un corps de cintre (12) et des bras de cintre (14, 16) qui sortent du corps de cintre (12), étant configuré sur les extrémités des bras de cintre (14, 16) respectivement un élément de fixation (18) pour la fixation détachable de vêtements et de pièces de linge et l'élément de fixation (18) se composant de deux éléments de serrage (20, 22) avec des surfaces de serrage (24, 26) correspondantes orientées l'une vers l'autre et perpendiculaires à l'extension longitudinale du corps de cintre pour vêtements (12) et des bras de cintre pour vêtements (14, 16), le premier élément de serrage (20) étant configuré comme partie intégrante du bras de cintre (14, 16) et le second élément de serrage (22) se composant d'une zone de prise (40) avec une surface de prise (42) et une zone de fixation (46) et étant fixé de façon mobile à l'aide d'un assemblage tournant (28) sur le bras de cintre (14, 16), caractérisé en ce que la zone de prise (40) du second élément de serrage (22) forme un bras de levier qui s'éloigne de l'assemblage tournant (28), sur lequel agit un élément de ressort (32) en forme de V, disposé à l'intérieur de l'élément de fixation (18), qui sollicite la zone de prise (40) de façon que les surfaces de serrage (24, 26) dans un premier état sans vêtements ni pièces de linge fixés sur l'élément de fixation (18) se trouvent l'une sur l'autre et, dans un second état, avec des vêtements et des pièces de linge fixés sur l'élément de fixation (18) forment un espace (30) orienté vers le bas pour le logement de vêtements et de pièces de linge.
  2. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'assemblage tournant (28) se forme à partir de deux saillies opposées configurées sur le premier élément de serrage (20) ou sur le bras de cintre (14, 16), les saillies s'emboîtant dans des ouvertures correspondantes dans le second élément de serrage (22).
  3. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que les saillies sont disposées sur des renflements (38) du bras de cintre (14, 16).
  4. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le premier élément de serrage (20) s'étend vers le bas en un angle de 90° à 130° à partir du bras de cintre (14, 16).
  5. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la zone de prise (40) et la zone de fixation (46) du second élément de serrage (22) dans leur position configurent entre elles un angle de 90° à 130°.
  6. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'une zone d'union (44) entre la zone de fixation (46) et la zone de prise (40) a une configuration arrondie.
  7. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'espace (30) a une configuration agrandie vers le bas en forme de V.
  8. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les surfaces de serrage (24, 26) présentent des coussins de fixation (48) et/ou des dents et/ou des surfaces adhésives et/ou ont une configuration rugueuse.
  9. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le corps de cintre pour vêtements (12), les bras de cintre pour vêtements (14, 16), le premier et le second élément de serrage (20, 22) présentent une section en forme de U.
  10. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon l'une des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les bras de cintre pour vêtements (14, 16) sont configurés comme des éléments séparés et sont dirigés à l'intérieur du corps de cintre pour vêtements (12).
  11. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que les bras de cintre pour vêtements (14, 16) présentent, respectivement, des encoches (50) latérales, pouvant s'emboîter sur au moins une saillie disposée à l'intérieur du corps de cintre pour vêtements (12).
  12. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon la revendication 10 ou 11, caractérisé en ce que les bras de cintre (14, 16) présentent, respectivement, au moins, un premier arrêt de mouvement (54) dans la zone des éléments de serrage (20, 22) pour limiter le mouvement du bras de cintre pour vêtements (14, 16) en direction du corps de cintre pour vêtements (12).
  13. Cintre pour vêtements et linge selon l'une des revendications 10 à 12, caractérisé en ce que les bras de cintre (14, 16) présentent, respectivement, au moins un second arrêt de mouvement (56) pour limiter le mouvement du bras de cintre pour vêtements (14, 16) à partir du corps de cintre pour vêtements (12), le second arrêt de mouvement (56) allant s'appuyer sur un ergot (58) disposé dans le corps de cintre (12).
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