EP0699407B1 - Clamping, garment hanger - Google Patents

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EP0699407B1
EP0699407B1 EP95112347A EP95112347A EP0699407B1 EP 0699407 B1 EP0699407 B1 EP 0699407B1 EP 95112347 A EP95112347 A EP 95112347A EP 95112347 A EP95112347 A EP 95112347A EP 0699407 B1 EP0699407 B1 EP 0699407B1
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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
    • A47G25/483—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts with pivoting clamps or clips having axis of rotation parallel with the hanger arms
    • 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
    • A47G25/481—Hangers with clamps or the like, e.g. for trousers or skirts with parallel trouser clamping bars
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
    • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
    • Y10T24/44—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof
    • Y10T24/44291—Clasp, clip, support-clamp, or required component thereof including pivoted gripping member
    • Y10T24/44376—Spring or resiliently biased about pivot
    • Y10T24/44385—Distinct spring
    • Y10T24/44479—Flat or leaf spring

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  • the invention relates to a clamp for items of clothing, consisting from at least two against each other under spring pressure at medium height articulated clamping legs in one in the area of their lower edges clamp the lying area of the item of clothing and do this Have clamping rib, with a clamping leg at the upper end Suspension hook and another clamp leg at the top one Has pressure trough, wherein the articulation of the clamping leg over at least two rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the clamping area Articulated links, one of which is attached to one of the clamping legs is arranged and the each other in a direction intersecting the axis reach behind, and wherein between the clamping legs to produce the Spring pressure at least one of the clamping legs above the axis pushing apart and at the same time the joint links in the direction of your Rear U-shaped leaf spring loading is arranged,
  • Clamping brackets based on this principle have been known for a long time.
  • the mutual The clamping legs are usually pressed in accordance with US Pat. No. 5,020,704, EP-A-0 113 604, DE-A-2 333 691, DE-A-1 161 243, DE-A-2 147 304, DE-GM 7 717 705, DE-GM 8 805 559, DE-GM 8 912 654, DE-GM 8 121 429 by one Tension lock, which is in constant use by overstretching Loses clamping force.
  • a clamping bracket which consists of two against each other articulated half-parts, which is by means of between the half-parts located U-shaped leaf spring are articulated against each other under pressure.
  • the Ends of the leaf spring are held by locking lugs.
  • guide tabs Between the Leaf springs are arranged guide tabs that receive a pivot pin to to stabilize the position of the leaf spring.
  • a corresponding bracket is known from GB-A-615388, some of which Clamping bars are distributed over the bracket width.
  • the axis of rotation is through Axle pins are formed and there can be no clamping forces over the entire Clamp leg width can be effected.
  • a generic clamp is also known from DE-GM 69 37 151, where below the axis of rotation a tension spring between the two Clamp legs is arranged.
  • FR-A-1 456 057 also discloses a bow-shaped element of the generic type, consisting of a middle Clipboard and a central hanger. There are one on this clipboard Large number of clips arranged on both sides. These brackets are either mounted on axles on the clipboard or pivotable into the clipboard suspended and preloaded by a spring in the clamping position.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object to improve a clamp of the generic type in such a way that a permanently firm and reliable clamping of the article of clothing is ensured and large clamping forces can be achieved with simple assembly and low actuating force.
  • a clamping bracket of the generic type is improved in that the low point of the U-shaped leaf spring rests on the upper joint member.
  • the elastic element is a leaf spring.
  • leaf spring which is between a fixed point of one clamping leg and the joint member of the other clamping leg is arranged. Here not only these are between the two clamping legs pushing forces apart, but also the clamping leg in one to the joint axis transverse direction loaded, which automatically the both interlocking joint members are loaded.
  • the leaf spring becomes U-shaped arranged, according to a proposal of the invention on the legs inner projections are supported. Inner protrusions are on the Clamp legs designed, facing each other in the mounting position Ledges.
  • the U-shaped leaf spring lies with its Low point on the upper link, preferably the fulcrum hook.
  • the invention is a particularly simple clamp structure provided an easy manufacture and assembly of the clamp allows, but still very large with low actuation force Clamping forces can be achieved.
  • the clamping legs can first be simple Be positioned relative to each other by the clamping leg with the behind areas.
  • Behind in the sense of The present invention is intended to be both a direct and an indirect one Reach behind. With a direct reach behind it will assumed that an area of a joint member an area of each associated, other joint member engages directly behind.
  • the articulated members formed by pivot hooks, one of which has a bearing pan, in which the other intervenes.
  • two could be hook-like Elements formed behind each other and by the elastic element be charged.
  • the fulcrum hooks are advantageously stiffened with ribs.
  • Such pivot hooks can be used as simple shape approaches in the Form production of the clamping legs and are in a rib-stiffened version very resilient.
  • the clamping leg with the Hanging hooks on both sides have a lower rib stiffener Pivotal hook with bearing pan, one clamping leg with pressure trough, each has an upper stiffened pivot hook and a leaf spring each and forms a pair of clamping ribs with each of the two clamping legs.
  • the double clamp formed in this way is also easy mount and enables the generation of very large holding forces.
  • Brackets formed according to the invention can be easily produced, which at Bulk items such as hangers are of great economic advantage. she can also be easily repaired compared to what is known per se Ironing is another very big advantage. After all, they let you down use for a long period without fatigue.
  • the clamp shown in Figures 1 to 5 consists of a Clamp leg 1 with pressure trough 9 and upper pivot hook 5 and out a clamping leg 2 with a suspension bow 10. Between these Clamp legs 1 and 2 is a U-shaped leaf spring 3 at a medium height this clamping leg 1 and 2 arranged. The low point of the leaf spring 3 is on the upper pivot hook 5. In the middle of the clamping leg 2, a lower pivot hook 6 is attached, which has a bearing pan 8, into which the end of the upper pivot hook 5 engages. Both Pivotal hooks 5 and 6 have stiffening ribs 4. At the bottom Ends of the clamping legs 1 and 2 are arranged clamping ribs 7.
  • Another embodiment provides this clamp with two Pairs of clamping ribs 7, the clamping leg 2 with a suspension arch 10 on both sides a clamping leg 1 with pressure trough 9 and top Pivotal hook 5 with stiffening rib 4, each a U-shaped leaf spring 3 and each a clamping rib 7 is assigned.
  • the clamping leg 2 points in the middle Height the lower pivot hooks 6 with bearing pans 8 on both sides and stiffening ribs 4 for engaging the upper pivot hooks 5.
  • This clamp is easy to handle and has a high pressure effect by corresponding the leaf spring 3 with the pivot hooks 5 and 6 along the entire clamping leg 1 and 2 and thus reaches one excellent clamping effect.
  • This clamp is simple producible and not only has a multitude of possible uses for clothing items, but also for fabric samples, for holding on of paper and the like.
  • the exemplary embodiments show that the respective elastic element exerts pressure on the elements involved in at least two directions.
  • the two clamping legs are above the joint axis pressed apart, on the other hand, the two joint members in the Direction of their rear grip relative to each other, so that a unintentional loosening of the joint links, in the shown Embodiments pivot point hook is avoided.
  • the figures show that the clamping area is essentially parallel to the The lower edges of the clamping legs run, depending on how the clamping ribs are trained.
  • the articulated links in the exemplary embodiments shown the fulcrum hooks thus rotate essentially to one Bottom edge parallel axis.
  • the Pivotal hooks 5, 6 also shown that these are in one direction reach behind, which is essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
  • U-shaped leaf spring 3 not only presses the two clamping legs 1, 2 apart above the axis, so that this below the axis are pressed together, but it also presses the Clamp leg 2 with the pivot point hook provided with the bearing pan 8 6 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation, while the clamping leg 1 with the pivot hook 5 in the opposite Pushes direction by placing her middle part on the pivot hook 5 rests.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Klemmbügel für Bekleidungsgegenstände, bestehend aus mindestens zwei gegeneinander unter Federdruck in mittlerer Höhe angelenkten Klemmschenkeln, die in einem im Bereich ihrer Unterkanten liegenden Klemmbereich den Bekleidungsgegenstand einklemmen und hierzu eine Klemmrippe aufweisen, wobei ein Klemmschenkel am oberen Ende einen Aufhängehaken und ein anderer Klemmschenkel am oberen Ende eine Druckmulde aufweist, wobei die Anlenkung der Klemmschenkel über wenigstens zwei um eine zum Klemmbereich im wesentlichen parallele Achse verdrehbare Gelenkglieder erfolgt, von denen je eines an einem der Klemmschenkel angeordnet ist und die einander in einer die Achse schneidenden Richtung hintergreifen, und wobei zwischen den Klemmschenkeln zum Erzeugen des Federdrucks wenigstens eine die Klemmschenkel oberhalb der Achse auseinanderdrückende und gleichzeitig die Gelenkglieder in der Richtung Ihres Hintergreifens belastende U-förmige Blattfeder angeordnet ist,The invention relates to a clamp for items of clothing, consisting from at least two against each other under spring pressure at medium height articulated clamping legs in one in the area of their lower edges clamp the lying area of the item of clothing and do this Have clamping rib, with a clamping leg at the upper end Suspension hook and another clamp leg at the top one Has pressure trough, wherein the articulation of the clamping leg over at least two rotatable about an axis substantially parallel to the clamping area Articulated links, one of which is attached to one of the clamping legs is arranged and the each other in a direction intersecting the axis reach behind, and wherein between the clamping legs to produce the Spring pressure at least one of the clamping legs above the axis pushing apart and at the same time the joint links in the direction of your Rear U-shaped leaf spring loading is arranged,

Klemmbügel nach diesem Prinzip sind seit langem bekannt. Der gegenseitige Andruck der Klemmschenkel erfolgt üblicherweise gemäß US-PS 5,020,704, EP-A-0 113 604, DE-A-2 333 691, DE-A-1 161 243, DE-A-2 147 304, DE-GM 7 717 705, DE-GM 8 805 559, DE-GM 8 912 654, DE-GM 8 121 429 durch einen Spannverschluß, der bei ständigem Gebrauch durch Überdehnung seine Klemmkraft verliert. Clamping brackets based on this principle have been known for a long time. The mutual The clamping legs are usually pressed in accordance with US Pat. No. 5,020,704, EP-A-0 113 604, DE-A-2 333 691, DE-A-1 161 243, DE-A-2 147 304, DE-GM 7 717 705, DE-GM 8 805 559, DE-GM 8 912 654, DE-GM 8 121 429 by one Tension lock, which is in constant use by overstretching Loses clamping force.

Gemäß DE-A-2 419 427 ist ein Klemmbügel bekannt, der aus zwei gegeneinander angelenkten Halbteilen besteht, die mittels einer zwischen den Halbteilen befindlichen U-förmigen Blattfeder unter Druck gegeneinander angelenkt sind. Die Enden der Blattfeder werden dabei durch Rastnasen gehalten. Zwischen der Blattfeder sind Führungslappen angeordnet, die einen Anlenkstift aufnehmen, um die Lage der Blattfeder zu stabilisieren. Dieses Prinzip hat den Nachteil, daß trotz der Stabilisierungselemente der Drehpunkt nicht ausreichend stabilisiert ist und somit die Blattfeder nicht optimal die Klemmwirkung erreicht und weiterhin die Klemmkräfte nicht über die gesamte Klemmschenkelbreite wirken.According to DE-A-2 419 427 a clamping bracket is known which consists of two against each other articulated half-parts, which is by means of between the half-parts located U-shaped leaf spring are articulated against each other under pressure. The Ends of the leaf spring are held by locking lugs. Between the Leaf springs are arranged guide tabs that receive a pivot pin to to stabilize the position of the leaf spring. This principle has the disadvantage that despite the stabilizing elements the pivot point is not sufficiently stabilized and thus the leaf spring does not optimally achieve the clamping effect and continues to Clamping forces do not act across the entire width of the clamping leg.

Ein entsprechender Bügel ist aus der GB-A-615388 bekannt, wobei einzelne Klemmstege über die Bügelbreite verteilt sind. Die Drehachse wird durch Achsstifte gebildet und es können keine Klemmkräfte über die gesamte Klemmschenkelbreite bewirkt werden.A corresponding bracket is known from GB-A-615388, some of which Clamping bars are distributed over the bracket width. The axis of rotation is through Axle pins are formed and there can be no clamping forces over the entire Clamp leg width can be effected.

Bei dem Bügel gemäß DE 92 03 736 U1 sind klammerartige einzelne Klemmstege an beiden Enden des Bügels angeordnet. Die beiden Klemmschenkel weisen Scharnierteile auf.In the bracket according to DE 92 03 736 U1 are clamp-like individual clamping webs on both ends of the bracket arranged. The two clamping legs have hinge parts.

Ein gattungsgemäßer Klemmbügel ist auch aus dem DE-GM 69 37 151 bekannt, bei welchem unterhalb der Drehachse eine Zugfeder zwischen den beiden Klemmschenkeln angeordnet ist.A generic clamp is also known from DE-GM 69 37 151, where below the axis of rotation a tension spring between the two Clamp legs is arranged.

Auch die FR-A-1 456 057 offenbart ein bügelförmiges Element der gattungsgemäßen Art, bestehend aus einem mittleren Klemmbrett und einem zentralen Aufhänger. An diesem Klemmbrett sind eine Vielzahl von Klammern beidseitig angeordnet. Diese Klammern sind entweder über Achsen am Klemmbrett gelagert oder in das Klemmbrett verschwenkbar eingehängt und durch eine Feder in Klemmposition vorbelastet.FR-A-1 456 057 also discloses a bow-shaped element of the generic type, consisting of a middle Clipboard and a central hanger. There are one on this clipboard Large number of clips arranged on both sides. These brackets are either mounted on axles on the clipboard or pivotable into the clipboard suspended and preloaded by a spring in the clamping position.

Der Erfindung liegt somit die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Klemmbügel der gattungsgemäßen Art dahingehend zu verbessern, daß eine permanent feste und zuverlässige Einspannung des Bekleidungsgegenstandes gewährleistet ist und bei einfacher Montage und geringer Betätigungskraft große Einspannkräfte erreicht werden können.The invention is therefore based on the object to improve a clamp of the generic type in such a way that a permanently firm and reliable clamping of the article of clothing is ensured and large clamping forces can be achieved with simple assembly and low actuating force.

Zur technischen Lösung wird ein Klemmbügel der gattungsgemäßen Art dadurch verbessert, daß der Tiefpunkt der U-förmigen Blattfeder auf dem oberen Gelenkglied aufliegt. For the technical solution , a clamping bracket of the generic type is improved in that the low point of the U-shaped leaf spring rests on the upper joint member.

Das elastische Element ist eine Blattfeder. Im einfachsten Fall läßt sich eine Blattfeder vorstellen, welche zwischen einem Fixpunkt des einen Klemmschenkels und dem Gelenkglied des anderen Klemmschenkels angeordnet wird. Dabei werden zwischen den beiden Klemmschenkeln nicht nur diese auseinanderdrückende Kräfte erzeugt, sondern auch die Klemmschenkel in einer zur Gelenkachse querliegenden Richtung belastet, wodurch automatisch die beiden sich hintergreifenden Gelenkglieder belastet werden. Die Blattfeder wird U-förmig angeordnet, wobei gemäß einem Vorschlag der Erfindung die Schenkel an inneren Vorsprüngen abgestützt sind. Innere Vorsprünge sind an den Klemmschenkeln ausgebildete, in Montageposition zueinander weisende Vorsprünge. In erfindungsgemäßer Weise liegt die U-förmige Blattfeder mit ihrem Tiefpunkt auf dem oberen Gelenkglied, vorzugsweise dem Drehpunkthaken, auf.The elastic element is a leaf spring. In the simplest case, one can Imagine leaf spring, which is between a fixed point of one clamping leg and the joint member of the other clamping leg is arranged. Here not only these are between the two clamping legs pushing forces apart, but also the clamping leg in one to the joint axis transverse direction loaded, which automatically the both interlocking joint members are loaded. The leaf spring becomes U-shaped arranged, according to a proposal of the invention on the legs inner projections are supported. Inner protrusions are on the Clamp legs designed, facing each other in the mounting position Ledges. In the manner according to the invention, the U-shaped leaf spring lies with its Low point on the upper link, preferably the fulcrum hook.

Mit der Erfindung wird eine besonders einfache Klemmbügelkonstruktion bereitgestellt, die eine einfache Herstellung und Montage des Klemmbügels ermöglicht, wobei dennoch bei geringer Betätigungskraft sehr große Einspannkräfte erreicht werden können. Durch die wenigstens zwei Gelenkglieder, von denen jeweils eins an einem der Klemmschenkel angeordnet ist, wobei sich von selbst versteht, daß die Positionierung derart erfolgt, daß die Gelenkglieder ein Gelenkpaar bilden, wenn sich die Klemmschenkel in der wunschgemäßen Montageposition befinden, können die Klemmschenkel zunächst auf einfache Weise relativ zueinander positioniert werden, indem die Klemmschenkel mit den hintergreifenden Bereichen angeordnet werden. Hintergreifend im Sinne der vorliegenden Erfindung soll sowohl ein direktes als auch ein indirektes Hintergreifen umfassen. Bei einem direkten Hintergreifen wird davon ausgegangen, daß ein Bereich des eines Gelenkgliedes einen Bereich des jeweils dazugehörigen, anderen Gelenkgliedes direkt hintergreift. Bei einem indirekten Hintergreifen kann dies unter Zwischenlegung eines Montageelementes erfolgen, so beispielsweise in einer axial verschobenen Position. Wesentlich ist, daß die beiden Klemmglieder dann ohne weitere Befestigungsmittel fest relativ zueinander gelenkig verbunden sind, wenn sie in wenigstens einer Richtung relativ zueinander belastet werden, sei es mit oder ohne Zwischenschaltung eines zusätzlichen Montageelementes. Nachdem die Klemmschenkel relativ zueinander positioniert und zwangsläufig die Gelenkglieder durch das Hintergreifen ebenfalls relativ zueinander positioniert sind, kann ein oberhalb der Achse die Klemmschenkel auseinanderdrückendes und gleichzeitig die Gelenkglieder in der Richtung ihres Hintergreifens belastendes elastisches Element eingesetzt werden. Dadurch, daß die Kräfte oberhalb der Achse eingeleitet werden, können unter Ausnutzung der Hebelgesetze entsprechend große Einspannkräfte erzeugt werden. Die Montage und auch die Betätigung des Klemmbügels werden erheblich vereinfacht.With the invention is a particularly simple clamp structure provided an easy manufacture and assembly of the clamp allows, but still very large with low actuation force Clamping forces can be achieved. Through the at least two joint links, one of which is arranged on one of the clamping legs, whereby it goes without saying that the positioning takes place in such a way that the articulated members form a pair of joints when the clamping legs are in the desired Mounting position are located, the clamping legs can first be simple Be positioned relative to each other by the clamping leg with the behind areas. Behind in the sense of The present invention is intended to be both a direct and an indirect one Reach behind. With a direct reach behind it will assumed that an area of a joint member an area of each associated, other joint member engages directly behind. With an indirect one This can be done by inserting a mounting element, for example in an axially displaced position. It is essential that the the two clamping members then fixed relative to each other without further fasteners are articulated when they are relative to each other in at least one direction be charged, either with or without the interposition of an additional one Assembly element. After the clamp legs are positioned relative to each other and inevitably, the articulated members are also relative by reaching behind are positioned in relation to each other, a clamping leg above the axis pushing apart and at the same time the joint members in the direction of their Behind the load-bearing elastic element. As a result of that the forces above the axis can be applied using the Lever laws are generated correspondingly large clamping forces. The assembly and the actuation of the clamping bracket are considerably simplified.

Gemäß einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Gelenkglieder durch Drehpunkthaken gebildet, von denen einer eine Lagerpfanne aufweist, in welche der andere eingreift. Im einfachsten Fall könnten zwei hakenartige Elemente einander hintergreifend ausgebildet und durch das elastische Element belastet werden. In vorteilhafter Weise sind die Drehpunkthaken rippenversteift. Derartige Drehpunkthaken lassen sich als einfache Formansätze bei der Herstellung der Klemmschenkel ausbilden und sind in rippenversteifter Version stark belastbar.According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the articulated members formed by pivot hooks, one of which has a bearing pan, in which the other intervenes. In the simplest case, two could be hook-like Elements formed behind each other and by the elastic element be charged. The fulcrum hooks are advantageously stiffened with ribs. Such pivot hooks can be used as simple shape approaches in the Form production of the clamping legs and are in a rib-stiffened version very resilient.

Mit Vorteil wird weiterhin vorgeschlagen, daß auf beiden Seiten des Klemmschenkels mit dem Aufhängehaken jeweils Klemmschenkel mit Druckmulden angeordnet sind.Advantageously, it is further proposed that on both sides of the Clamp leg with the suspension hook each with clamp leg Pressure troughs are arranged.

In vorteilhafter Weise wird vorgeschlagen, daß der Klemmschenkel mit dem Aufhängehaken auf beiden Seiten je einen unteren rippenversteiften Drehpunkthaken mit Lagerpfanne, je einen Klemmschenkel mit Druckmulde, je einen oberen rippenversteiften Drehpunkthaken sowie je eine Blattfeder besitzt und mit jedem der zwei Klemmschenkel ein Klemmrippenpaar bildet.It is advantageously proposed that the clamping leg with the Hanging hooks on both sides have a lower rib stiffener Pivotal hook with bearing pan, one clamping leg with pressure trough, each has an upper stiffened pivot hook and a leaf spring each and forms a pair of clamping ribs with each of the two clamping legs.

Der auf diese Weise gebildete Doppelklemmbügel läßt sich ebenfalls einfach montieren und ermöglicht die Erzeugung sehr großer Haltekräfte.The double clamp formed in this way is also easy mount and enables the generation of very large holding forces.

Nach der Erfindung gebildete Bügel lassen sich einfach produzieren, was bei Massenartikeln wie Kleiderbügeln von großem wirtschaftlichen Vorteil ist. Sie lassen sich aber auch einfach reparieren, was gegenüber an sich bekannten Bügeln ein weiterer sehr großer Vorteil ist. Schließlich lassen sie sich über einen langen Zeitraum ohne Ermüdung verwenden. Brackets formed according to the invention can be easily produced, which at Bulk items such as hangers are of great economic advantage. she can also be easily repaired compared to what is known per se Ironing is another very big advantage. After all, they let you down use for a long period without fatigue.

Weitere Vorteile und Merkmale der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der folgenden Beschreibung anhand der Figuren. Dabei zeigen:

Figur 1
ein Ausführungsbeispiel für einen Klemmbügel in Seitenansicht;
Figur 2
eine Darstellung des zweiten Klemmschenkels des Ausführungsbeispiels gemäß Figur 1;
Figur 3
einen Klemmbügel im Vertikalschnitt in geöffneter Stellung;
Figur 4
einen Klemmbügel nach Figur 3 in geschlossener Stellung;
Figur 5
ein Ausführungsbeispiel für einen Doppelklemmbügel in Seitenansicht;
Figur 6
einen Doppelklemmbügel im Vertikalschnitt in geöffneter Stellung und
Figur 7
einen Doppelklemmbügel nach Figur 6 in geschlossener Stellung.
Further advantages and features of the invention result from the following description with reference to the figures. Show:
Figure 1
an embodiment of a clamp in side view;
Figure 2
a representation of the second clamping leg of the embodiment of Figure 1;
Figure 3
a clamp in vertical section in the open position;
Figure 4
a clamp according to Figure 3 in the closed position;
Figure 5
an embodiment of a double clamp in side view;
Figure 6
a double clamp in vertical section in the open position and
Figure 7
a double clamp according to Figure 6 in the closed position.

Der in den Figuren 1 bis 5 gezeigte Klemmbügel besteht aus einem Klemmschenkel 1 mit Druckmulde 9 sowie oberen Drehpunkthaken 5 und aus einem Klemmschenkel 2 mit Aufhängebogen 10. Zwischen diesen Klemmschenkeln 1 und 2 ist eine U-förmige Blattfeder 3 in mittlerer Höhe dieser Klemmschenkel 1 und 2 angeordnet. Der Tiefpunkt der Blattfeder 3 liegt auf dem oberen Drehpunkthaken 5 auf. In mittlerer Höhe des Klemmschenkels 2 ist ein unterer Drehpunkthaken 6 befestigt, der eine Lagerpfanne 8 aufweist, in die das Ende des oberen Drehpunkthakens 5 eingreift. Beide Drehpunkthaken 5 und 6 weisen Versteifungsrippen 4 auf. An den unteren Enden der Klemmschenkel 1 und 2 sind Klemmrippen 7 angeordnet.The clamp shown in Figures 1 to 5 consists of a Clamp leg 1 with pressure trough 9 and upper pivot hook 5 and out a clamping leg 2 with a suspension bow 10. Between these Clamp legs 1 and 2 is a U-shaped leaf spring 3 at a medium height this clamping leg 1 and 2 arranged. The low point of the leaf spring 3 is on the upper pivot hook 5. In the middle of the clamping leg 2, a lower pivot hook 6 is attached, which has a bearing pan 8, into which the end of the upper pivot hook 5 engages. Both Pivotal hooks 5 and 6 have stiffening ribs 4. At the bottom Ends of the clamping legs 1 and 2 are arranged clamping ribs 7.

Ein weiters Ausführungsbeispiel stellt diesen Klemmbügel mit zwei Klemmrippenpaaren 7 dar, wobei dem Klemmschenkel 2 mit Aufhängebogen 10 auf beiden Seiten je ein Klemmschenkel 1 mit Druckmulde 9 und oberen Drehpunkthaken 5 mit Versteifungsrippe 4, je eine U-förmige Blattfeder 3 und je eine Klemmrippe 7 zugeordnet ist. Der Klemmschenkel 2 weist in mittlerer Höhe auf beiden Seiten die unteren Drehpunkthaken 6 mit Lagerpfannen 8 und Versteifungsrippen 4 zum Eingriff der oberen Drehpunkthaken 5 auf. Am unteren Ende des Klemmschenkels 2 und der zwei Klemmschenkel 1 sind Klemmrippen 7 angeordnet. Another embodiment provides this clamp with two Pairs of clamping ribs 7, the clamping leg 2 with a suspension arch 10 on both sides a clamping leg 1 with pressure trough 9 and top Pivotal hook 5 with stiffening rib 4, each a U-shaped leaf spring 3 and each a clamping rib 7 is assigned. The clamping leg 2 points in the middle Height the lower pivot hooks 6 with bearing pans 8 on both sides and stiffening ribs 4 for engaging the upper pivot hooks 5. At the are the lower end of the clamping leg 2 and the two clamping legs 1 Clamping ribs 7 arranged.

Durch das Zusammendrücken beider Klemmschenkel 1 und 2 am Hakenende mit einer Hand, wobei die Druckausübung mit dem Daumen auf die Druckmulde 9 erfolgt, öffnet sich der Klemmbügel, so daß jetzt der Bekleidungsgegenstand, beispielsweise der Saum einer Hose eingelegt werden kann. Beim Loslassen der beiden Klemmschenkel 1 und 2 schließt sich der Klemmbügel wieder und der Bekleidungsgegenstand wird durch die übersetzte Federkraft geklemmt.By squeezing both clamp legs 1 and 2 at the end of the hook with one hand, applying pressure with the thumb on the Pressure trough 9 takes place, the clamp opens, so that now the Item of clothing, for example the hem of a pair of pants can. When you release the two clamping legs 1 and 2, the closes Clamping bracket again and the item of clothing is translated by the Spring force clamped.

Durch Zusammendrücken der Blattfeder 3 verschieben sich der obere und der untere Drehpunkthaken 5 und 6 gegeneinander und bilden somit den Drehpunkt. Die Federkraft wirkt durch den Drehpunkt von außen nach innen und gibt ihre Wirkung auf die zu klemmenden Klemmrippen 7. Die stabile Lagerung der Blattfeder 3 und der Drehpunkthaken 5 und 6 zur Bildung des Drehpunktes wird durch die jeweils beidseitig an diesen befindlichen Versteifungsrippen 4 gewährleistet.By pressing the leaf spring 3, the upper and the move lower pivot hooks 5 and 6 against each other and thus form the Pivot point. The spring force acts from the outside inwards through the pivot point and gives its effect on the clamping ribs to be clamped 7. The stable Storage of the leaf spring 3 and the fulcrum hooks 5 and 6 to form the The fulcrum is defined by those on both sides of it Stiffening ribs 4 guaranteed.

Dieser Klemmbügel ist leicht zu handhaben, besitzt eine hohe Druckwirkung durch Korrespondieren der Blattfeder 3 mit den Drehpunkthaken 5 und 6 entlang der gesamten Klemmschenkel 1 und 2 und erreicht somit eine hervorragende Klemmwirkung. Dieser Klemmbügel ist in einfacher Weise herstellbar und besitzt eine Vielzahl von Anwendungsmöglichkeiten nicht nur für Bekleidungsgegenstände, sondern auch für Stoffmuster, für das Festhalten von Papier und dergleichen.This clamp is easy to handle and has a high pressure effect by corresponding the leaf spring 3 with the pivot hooks 5 and 6 along the entire clamping leg 1 and 2 and thus reaches one excellent clamping effect. This clamp is simple producible and not only has a multitude of possible uses for clothing items, but also for fabric samples, for holding on of paper and the like.

Entsprechend dem modischen Trend, daß zu einem Anzug zwei Hosen angefertigt werden, bietet sich der Doppelklemmbügel in hervorragender Weise an.According to the fashionable trend that two trousers go with one suit are made, the double clamp is excellent Way.

Die Ausführungsbeispiele zeigen, daß das jeweilige elastische Element wenigstens in zwei Richtungen Druck auf die beteiligten Elemente ausübt. Einerseits werden die beiden Klemmschenkel oberhalb der Gelenkachse auseinandergedrückt, andererseits werden die beiden Gelenkglieder in der Richtung ihre Hintergreifens relativ zueinander belastet, so daß ein unbeabsichtigtes Lösen der Gelenkglieder, in den gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen Drehpunkthaken, vermieden ist. The exemplary embodiments show that the respective elastic element exerts pressure on the elements involved in at least two directions. On the one hand, the two clamping legs are above the joint axis pressed apart, on the other hand, the two joint members in the Direction of their rear grip relative to each other, so that a unintentional loosening of the joint links, in the shown Embodiments pivot point hook is avoided.

Die Figuren zeigen, daß der Klemmbereich im wesentlichen parallel zu den Unterkanten der Klemmschenkel verläuft, je nachdem, wie die Klemmrippen ausgebildet sind. Die Gelenkglieder, in den gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen die Drehpunkthaken, drehen somit um eine im wesentlichen zu den Unterkanten parallele Achse. In den Ausführungsbeispielen ist anhand der Drehpunkthaken 5, 6 auch gezeigt, daß diese sich in einer Richtung hintergreifen, die im wesentlichen senkrecht zur Drehachse liegt. Die in den gezeigten Ausführungsbeispielen U-förmige Blattfeder 3 drückt somit nicht nur die beiden Klemmschenkel 1, 2 oberhalb der Achse auseinander, so daß diese unterhalb der Achse zusammengepreßt werden, sondern sie drückt auch den Klemmschenkel 2 mit den mit der Lagerpfanne 8 versehenen Drehpunkthaken 6 in eine zur Drehachse im wesentlichen senkrechte Richtung, während sie den Klemmschenkel 1 mit dem Drehpunkthaken 5 in die entgegengesetzte Richtung drückt, indem sie mit ihrem mittleren Teile auf dem Drehpunkthaken 5 aufliegt. The figures show that the clamping area is essentially parallel to the The lower edges of the clamping legs run, depending on how the clamping ribs are trained. The articulated links, in the exemplary embodiments shown the fulcrum hooks thus rotate essentially to one Bottom edge parallel axis. In the exemplary embodiments, the Pivotal hooks 5, 6 also shown that these are in one direction reach behind, which is essentially perpendicular to the axis of rotation. The in the Embodiments shown U-shaped leaf spring 3 not only presses the two clamping legs 1, 2 apart above the axis, so that this below the axis are pressed together, but it also presses the Clamp leg 2 with the pivot point hook provided with the bearing pan 8 6 in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of rotation, while the clamping leg 1 with the pivot hook 5 in the opposite Pushes direction by placing her middle part on the pivot hook 5 rests.

Bezugszeichenliste:Reference symbol list:

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KlemmschenkelClamping leg
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BlattfederLeaf spring
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VersteifungsrippenStiffening ribs
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KlemmrippenClamping ribs
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LagerpfanneStorage pan
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DruckmuldePressure trough
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AufhängebogenHanging bend

Claims (6)

  1. Clamping-action hanger for items of clothing, comprising at least two clamping legs (1, 2) which are articulated against one another under spring pressure halfway along their vertical extents, clamp in the article of clothing in a clamping region located in the region of their bottom edges and, for this purpose, have a clamping rib (7), one clamping leg (2) having a hanging hook (10) at the top end and another clamping leg (1) having a press hollow (9) at the top end, the clamping legs being articulated via at least two articulation elements (5, 6) which can be rotated about an axis essentially parallel to the clamping region and of which in each case one is arranged on one of the clamping legs, and which engage behind one another in a direction which intersects the axis, and there being arranged between the clamping legs, for the purpose of producing the spring pressure, at least one U-shaped leaf spring (3) which forces the clamping legs apart from one another above the axis and, at the same time, subjects the articulation elements (5, 6) to loading in the direction in which they engage one behind the other, characterized in that the bottom of the U-shaped leaf spring (3) rests on the top articulation element (5).
  2. Clamping-action hanger according to Claim 1, characterized in that the articulation elements are formed by point-of-rotation hooks (5, 6), of which one has a step bearing (8) in which the other engages.
  3. Clamping-action hanger according to Claim 2, characterized in that the point-of-rotation hooks (5, 6) are rib-stiffened.
  4. Clamping-action hanger according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the legs of the U-shaped leaf springs (3) are supported on inner protrusions of the respective clamping legs (1, 2).
  5. Clamping-action hanger according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in each case one clamping leg (1) with a press hollow (9) at the top end is arranged on both sides of the clamping leg (2) with the hanging hook (10) at the top end.
  6. Clamping-action hanger according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping leg (2) with hanging hook (10) has, on both sides, in each case one bottom rib-stiffened point-of-rotation hook (6) with step bearing (8), in each case one clamping leg (1) with press hollow (9), in each case one top rib-stiffened point-of-rotation hook (5) and in each case one leaf spring (3), and it forms a clamping-rib pair (7) with each of the two clamping legs (1).
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