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WO1989010718A1
WO1989010718A1 PCT/AU1989/000204 AU8900204W WO8910718A1 WO 1989010718 A1 WO1989010718 A1 WO 1989010718A1 AU 8900204 W AU8900204 W AU 8900204W WO 8910718 A1 WO8910718 A1 WO 8910718A1
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arms
garment hanger
hanger
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PCT/AU1989/000204
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Martin G. Hazenveld
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Rofule Pty. Ltd.
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Publication of WO1989010718A1 publication Critical patent/WO1989010718A1/fr

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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
    • A47G25/1442—Handling hangers, e.g. stacking, dispensing
    • 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
    • A47G25/28—Hangers characterised by their shape

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  • This invention relates to garment hangers, and in particular to light-weight garment hangers moulded from plastics material.
  • Light-weight moulded plastics garment hangers are commonly used in the retail industry for display purposes, since they are cheap to manufacture and easy to handle. It is desirable to make the garment hangers as narrow as possible in order to save space and consequently reduce transport and storage costs.
  • the garment hangers are commonly not made in solid section but are channelled for instance to form an I-beam profile. Hangers made in this section range from 7.5 to 10 mm across commensurate with having the strength required to resist lateral and vertical deflection when supporting a garment. When flexed laterally, one side of the hanger is compressed and the other side extended.
  • the stress associated with compression and extension varies linearly across the profile, and at one point the profile is neither extended nor compressed and consequently is not stressed; the vertical plane passing through this point is referred to as the vertical neutral bending axis.
  • a horizontal neutral bending axis associated with vertical deflection of the hanger arms can be defined.
  • the known "C"-section hanger has a substantially vertical web offset to one side, but very close to, the vertical neutral bending axis. It also has substantially horizontal flanges extending from the top and bottom of the web through the neutral bending axis and beyond. The neutral bending axis being much closer to the web side of the "C" than the open side.
  • part cooling during the injection process and the very rapid cooling after injection also cause a build-up of internal stress in the material, and this is maximised at the ends of the arms of the "C H . This stress can cause micro-cracks to appear which increase the chances of breakage during normal use.
  • a garment hanger having a central portion from which the hanger is, in use, hung and arms extending either side of the central portion; the arms having a generally “C H -shaped cross-section wherein the distal end of each of the arms of the "C” is more massive than the respective proximal end.
  • the distal ends of the arms of the "C” are relatively larger than the proximal ends.
  • the "C"-shape comprises a vertical web from the top of which extends an upper generally horizontal arm, and from the bottom of which extends a lower generally horizontal arm; wherein the thickness of the horizontal arms increases as they extend away from the web. This increase may be linear or curved in a convex or concave fashion. Preferably the additional thickness is added to the outer sides of the flanges so that it does not obstruct the opening of the "C", since this would create problems in opening and closing the mould cavity.
  • the thickness of the arms increases in a stepwise fashion.
  • a first flange extends upward from the distal end of the upper arm of the "C” and a second flange extends downward from the distal end of the lower arm of the "C; the flanges being essentially vertical over their entire length and not being connected to further flanges or webs.
  • the sum of the masses of the first and second flanges is preferably equal to the mass of the web of the "C", and the height of each flange is preferably equal to half the height of the web of the "C”.
  • Hangers embodying the present invention have a section which is stronger than a simple "C"-section of the same thickness, i.e. of the same arm length of the "C".
  • the hangers may be made slimmer with the same strength, and any reduction of the thickness of the hangers reduces costs for packaging, storage, transport and display at point of sale.
  • Hangers embodying the present invention also have a cosmetic advantage, particularly since when viewed from the web side of the "C” the impression given is that of a solid hanger, if it is made of opaque material. If transparent material is used the effect is more attractive than that produced by more complicated profiles since it has cleaner lines and there is less distortion of the light transmitted through the profile. Even when viewed from the open side of the "C” the uncluttered styling gives the hanger a pleasing appearance.
  • hangers embodying the invention have a section which has more material concentrated in the distal ends of the arms of the "C” the neutral bending axis is moved away from the web and towards the distal ends of the arms of the "C” which consequently endure less deformation during lateral bending. As a result the stress in the material at the distal ends of the arms of the "C is greatly reduced. It follows that the section embodying the invention is less prone to breakage during normal use.
  • the profile of the hanger is preferably constructed such that the vertical neutral bending axis is equidistant from the front and the back of the "C” .
  • Hangers embodying the invention also have the advantage that when they are injection moulded the increased thickness of the profile ends allows a lower pressure fill, which in turn results in less stress being built into the material.
  • hangers having a section embodying the invention from a material having a lower than conventional melt flow, because of the easier flow during injection.
  • Many materials with a low melt flow withstand more elongation before breaking which confers greater flexibility on the finished product.
  • Some other materials are only available with a low melt flow and can therefore not be used to make hangers having more complicated profiles.
  • Reduced injection pressure also allows smaller machines (less locking force) to be used.
  • the simple profile simplifies production of the mould because the cavity in the mould can be cut with bigger cutters.
  • figure 1 shows a view of the 'facing' side of a typical mens hanger which may embody profiles according to the invention
  • figure 2 shows a view of the "facing" side of a typical womens hanger which may embody profiles according to the invention
  • figure 3a shows a preferred form "C"-section embodying the present invention
  • figure 3b shows a second "C”-section embodying the present invention
  • figure 3c shows a third "C”-section embodying the present invention
  • figure 3d shows a fourth "C”-section embodying the present invention
  • figure 3e shows an "S"-section embodying the present invention.
  • a typical hanger 1 has a central portion 2 from which extend two arms 3 and 4.
  • the distal ends of the arms may be toothed or finished in any other convenient way depending upon the garment to be hung.
  • the arms of the hanger may also include clips, slots and/or any other garment attachment means desired.
  • the arms may include outwardly facing hooks slung underneath the arms to hang skirts. Also inwardly facing extensions are useful to capture the strap of garments. Outwardly facing portions above the arm may be used to engage the shoulder pads of dresses etc. All these portions of the hanger may share the same profile or may have different profiles as indicated on figure 2.
  • a hook 5 may be moulded as a unitary part of the hanger in order to hang the hanger conveniently on a rail.
  • the hook may be omitted from the plastics construction in which case it may be manufactured separately and subsequently attached to the hanger, for instance a wire hook may be attached to the hanger later, or, a hook may be permanently attached to the rail and releasably attached to the hanger in any convenient manner as required.
  • the longitudinal section of the garment hanger, seen for instance along section line 6 is the concern of the present invention, and the form of the other parts of the hanger are optional.
  • the section embodying the invention comprises a substantially vertical web 7 from which extend an upper and lower arms 8 and 9 respectively.
  • the distal ends of arms 8 and 9, that is 10 and 11, are enlarged with respect to the proximal ends.
  • the enlargement preferably occurs on the outside of the "C" so that the aperture 12 is not constricted, which would make moulding more difficult.
  • the sum of the masses of the enlargements 10 and 11 at the ends of the arms is greater than or equal to the mass of the web 7.
  • the enlargements 10 and 11, of the ends of the arms move the vertical neutral bending axis 13 away from the web, preferably to a central position in the "C" . In this way the stress generated at the distal ends of the arms is reduced, and the section itself is generally better balanced.
  • Figure 3b shows an alternative section which also embodies the present invention.
  • This section also comprises a substantially vertical web 7 having upper and lower arms 8 and 9.
  • a substantially vertical flange 14 extends up from the distal end of horizontal arm 8, and a second substantially vertical flange 15 extends down from the distal end of arm 9. It is important that no further flanges are attached to flanges 14 and 15 since these would complicate the structure and make it more difficult to manufacture, reduce its cosmetic appeal, and make it more prone to breakage.
  • the vertical neutral bending axis 13 is again moved to a central position in the C H .
  • the centre of gravity in both the embodiments described so far is also moved to a position substantially on the neutral bending axis, which improves the balance of the completed hanger.
  • the sum of the masses of flanges 14 and 15 is equal to the mass of the web 7.
  • the combined height of the flanges 14 and 15 is also preferably equal to the height of web 7.
  • the same profile may run all along the arms of the hanger from end to end and through the central portion 2.
  • the section may vary along the length of the arms of the hanger, and there may be a mix of sections.
  • the exact configuration of the vertical web 7 is unimportant and it need not necessarily be straight, for instance it could be thicker at one place than another or channelled. Web 7 may even be folded into a "C - section if required. In this case it may extend up to and include the neutral bending axis. As shown for instance in figures 3c and 3d. .
  • the profile need not be continuous along the length of the hanger and webs may extend across and fill the cavity 12 from time to time along the arms, these webs may be vertical or offset from the vertical as required in order to contribute the required strength to the structure.
  • the profile may also vary along the length of the arms, for instance from a section as shown in 3a to a section as shown in 3d.
  • the section of the region 16 in figure 1 may be similar to that of central region 2, or may be different, for instance it may be desirable to have one section in region 2 and a reverse section in region 16.
  • a further advantageous feature of profiles embodying the present invention is that sections of different sizes are able to fit within and slide along each other which provides the opportunity to make a very slim expandable hanger for waisted garments.
  • an open-ended frusto-conical extension 17 is useful to interlock with other hangers when they are stacked together. This also ensures a straight path for a tie through the bundle.
  • the extension 17 need not be frusto-conical in shape and could be any convenient tapering shape.

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Abstract

La présente invention décrit des porte-habits et en particulier des porte-habits légers moulés dans un matériau plastique. Le porte-habit décrit comprend une partie centrale par laquelle il est suspendu lors de son utilisation, ainsi que des bras s'étendant de part et d'autre de la partie centrale. Lesdits bras ont une section transversale généralement en "C", l'extrémité distale de chacun des bras du "C" étant plus massive que les extrémités proximales respectives.
PCT/AU1989/000204 1988-05-13 1989-05-12 Porte-habit WO1989010718A1 (fr)

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US5071045A (en) * 1987-09-21 1991-12-10 Spotless Plastics Pty. Ltd. Plastic garment hanger with angled shoulder portion
WO1993018694A1 (fr) * 1992-03-19 1993-09-30 Rainsfords Pty. Ltd. Cintre porte-vetements
EP0651960A1 (fr) * 1993-11-05 1995-05-10 Care Pak Ab Cintre pour vêtements
DE9417140U1 (de) * 1994-10-25 1996-02-22 Mawa - Metallwarenfabrik Wagner Gmbh, 85276 Pfaffenhofen Stapelbarer Kleiderbügel
AU667710B2 (en) * 1992-03-19 1996-04-04 Tic (Retail Accessories) Pty Ltd Garment hanger
NL1019505C2 (nl) * 2001-12-06 2003-06-10 Aswandesign Kledinghanger.
EP1459660A1 (fr) * 2003-03-17 2004-09-22 The Zebra Company Cintre pour vêtement en matière plastique à rigidité renforcée
GB2401038B (en) * 2002-02-15 2006-05-17 Stanley Frederick Gouldson Improved pinch grip hangers

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US3477623A (en) * 1967-10-26 1969-11-11 Samsonite Corp Hanger for coats and the like
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US4226345A (en) * 1979-01-19 1980-10-07 Bruce Plastics, Inc. Plastic garment hangers with integrally molded clasps therefor
WO1989002238A1 (fr) * 1987-09-21 1989-03-23 Spotless Plastics Pty. Ltd. Porte-vetement

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GB1174544A (en) * 1967-02-13 1969-12-17 Batts John T Inc Garment Hangers
US3477623A (en) * 1967-10-26 1969-11-11 Samsonite Corp Hanger for coats and the like
GB1295554A (fr) * 1970-12-15 1972-11-08
US4226345A (en) * 1979-01-19 1980-10-07 Bruce Plastics, Inc. Plastic garment hangers with integrally molded clasps therefor
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Cited By (13)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US5071045A (en) * 1987-09-21 1991-12-10 Spotless Plastics Pty. Ltd. Plastic garment hanger with angled shoulder portion
WO1993018694A1 (fr) * 1992-03-19 1993-09-30 Rainsfords Pty. Ltd. Cintre porte-vetements
AU667710B2 (en) * 1992-03-19 1996-04-04 Tic (Retail Accessories) Pty Ltd Garment hanger
EP0651960A1 (fr) * 1993-11-05 1995-05-10 Care Pak Ab Cintre pour vêtements
DE9417140U1 (de) * 1994-10-25 1996-02-22 Mawa - Metallwarenfabrik Wagner Gmbh, 85276 Pfaffenhofen Stapelbarer Kleiderbügel
EP0709051A1 (fr) * 1994-10-25 1996-05-01 Mawa Metallwarenfabrik Wagner Gmbh Cintre empilable
NL1019505C2 (nl) * 2001-12-06 2003-06-10 Aswandesign Kledinghanger.
WO2003047399A1 (fr) * 2001-12-06 2003-06-12 Aswandesign Cintre pour vetements
GB2401038B (en) * 2002-02-15 2006-05-17 Stanley Frederick Gouldson Improved pinch grip hangers
GB2420700A (en) * 2002-02-15 2006-06-07 Stanley Frederick Gouldson Pinch grip hanger including guard portions to prevent accidental actuation of the pinch grips
GB2420700B (en) * 2002-02-15 2006-09-13 Stanley Frederick Gouldson Improved pinch grip hangers
EP1459660A1 (fr) * 2003-03-17 2004-09-22 The Zebra Company Cintre pour vêtement en matière plastique à rigidité renforcée
FR2852504A1 (fr) * 2003-03-17 2004-09-24 Zebra Compagny Cintre pour vetement en matiere plastique a rigidite renforcee

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