FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a hanger system and more particularly, to a multiple purpose hanger system of interconnecting hooks aligned in different directions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A conventional hanger 30 is shown in FIG. 12 and generally includes an S-shaped body with two hooks 31, 32 on each end thereof so that one hook 31 can hang from a protrusion on a wall, or over a rod, and the other hook 32 can be used to hang objects, for example clothes, belts, ties, robes, caps, hats, bags etc. However, it is noted that both of the hooks 31, 32 are located on the same plane and when the hook 31 hangs from the protrusion on a wall, the other hook 32 will be parallel to the wall limiting the space between hook and wall. This is not convenient for the users to hang items on the hook 32. As shown in FIG. 13, another conventional hanger 40 includes two hooks 41, 42 on each end thereof and the two hooks 41, 42 are oriented in different directions so as to improve the drawback of the conventional hanger 30 in FIG. 12. Yet another hanger 50 is disclosed in FIG. 14 and the two hooks 51, 52 are screw thread connected in the middle of the two hooks thereof and the two hooks 51, 52 are oriented in different directions. These hangers 30, 40 have only one hook each to hang an object, which does not satisfy the market. Besides, if two hangers are hung from each other to obtain a longer hanger, only one hook can be used to hang objects and the lower hanger does not position well.
This invention intends to provide a hanger system that includes a first part having a round hanger with a square tapered housing open with a slot on one side thereof at the base of the hanger, and a second part having a round hook with a square tapered end piece which is universally engaged with the open tapered housing of the first part. Another square tapered housing adjacent to the hook is formed on a side of the second part so as to be universally connected with another second part.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a hanger system that comprises a first part having a first body, a round first hanger connected at the top of the first body and a first tapered housing connected to a side at the base of the first body. The first housing has a first polygonal tapered recess with an opening on one side. A second part has a second body, a round second hook is connected at the base of the second body, a polygonal tapered end piece is connected to the top of the second body and a second tapered housing is connected to a side of the second body adjacent to the round second hook. The polygonal tapered end piece is universally engaged with the first polygonal tapered recess of the first housing of the first part.
The primary object of the present invention is to provide a hanger assembly wherein the first part and the second part can be connected with each other at different positions such that the positions of the round hooks can be oriented as desired.
The present invention will become more obvious from the following description when combined with the accompanying drawings, which show, for purposes of illustration only, a preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view demonstrating the engagement of the first part to the second part;
FIG. 2 is an exploded view to show the first part and the second part of the present invention;
FIG. 3 shows a side view of the second part of the present invention;
FIG. 3-1 shows a top view of the second part of the present invention;
FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the combination of the first part and the second part of the present invention;
FIG. 5 shows the first part hung from a rod with the second part connected to the first part;
FIG. 6 shows that another second part is connected in a different direction to a second part, which in turn is connected to the first part;
FIG. 7A shows a top view of a first embodiment of the second part;
FIG. 7B shows a top view of a second embodiment of the second part;
FIG. 7C shows a top view of a third embodiment of the second part;
FIG. 7D shows a top view of a fourth embodiment of the second part;
FIG. 7E shows a top view of a fifth embodiment of the second part;
FIG. 8 shows a second part connected with a bracket mounted horizontally to a ceiling;
FIG. 9 shows a second part connected with a bracket mounted vertically to a wall;
FIG. 10 shows a second part connected to a U shaped bracket mounted over a door;
FIG. 11 shows a sixth embodiment of the second part;
FIG. 12 shows a conventional hanger;
FIG. 13 shows another conventional hanger, and
FIG. 14 shows yet another conventional hanger.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 5, the hanger system “A” of the present invention comprises a first part 10 and a second part 20. The first part 10 has a first body 11 with a round first hanger 12 connected to an end of the first body 11 and a first housing 13 connected at the side of the first body 11. The first housing 13 has a first polygonal tapered recess 131 shown as a square tapered recess in this embodiment. The first housing 13 includes a front wall, a rear wall connected with the first body 11, two side walls connected between the front and rear walls, and a base, wherein a slot 132 is defined through the front wall and the base. The first housing 13 includes a flange 133 extending from an inner end thereof and four grooves are defined between the flange 133 and the walls of the first housing 13.
The second part 20 has a second body 21 with a round second hook 22 connected to an end of the second body 21 and a polygonal tapered end piece 23 connected to the other end of the second body 21. A rectangular section is connected between the second body 21 and the polygonal tapered end piece 23. Two bosses 232 extend from two adjacent sides of the rectangular section. The polygonal tapered end piece 23 is shaped to interface with the first polygonal tapered recess 131 of the first housing 13 of the first part 10. The polygonal tapered end piece 23 can be located in the first polygonal tapered recess 131 and includes two angled protrusions 231, which engage with any two of the four grooves of the first polygonal tapered recess 131. The bosses 232 prevent disengagement between the polygonal tapered end piece 23 and the first polygonal tapered recess 131 of the first housing 13. By the engagement of the polygonal tapered end piece 23 and the first polygonal tapered recess 131, the first part 10 and the second part 20 are interlocked with each other. Another second part 20′ can be connected with the second part 20 at the position shown in FIG. 6 so that the round second hooks 22 of the two second parts 20, 20′ are positioned in different directions relative to the first part 10.
Furthermore, the second body 21 has a second housing 24 connected to a side thereof and the second housing 24 has a second polygonal tapered recess 241 shown as a square tapered recess in this embodiment. The second housing 24 is identical to the first housing 13 and includes a slot 242 defined through a wall thereof and the slot 242 opens to the side and base of the second housing 24. A flange 243 extends from an inner end thereof and four grooves are defined between the flange 243 and the walls of the second housing 24. Therefore, another second part can be connected to the second housing 24 to form a long hanger with multiple round hooks.
FIGS. 7A to 7E show that the shape of the polygonal tapered end piece 23 can be a circular design, a triangular design, a rectangular design, a hexagonal design or an octagonal design. The shapes of the polygonal tapered recesses 131, 241 are also made according to the corresponding polygonal tapered end piece 23.
Referring to FIG. 8, the second part 20 of the present invention can be connected to a first bracket 14 which has a mounting flange 15 on an end thereof and a third tapered housing 130 is connected to the other end of the first bracket 14. The mounting flange 15 is fixed horizontally to a ceiling and the third housing 130 includes a third polygonal tapered recess. The polygonal tapered end piece 23 of the second part 20 can be engaged with the third polygonal tapered recess of the third housing 130. The second part 20 of the present invention can be connected to a second bracket 16 as shown in FIG. 9, wherein the second bracket 16 has a mounting flange 17 on an end thereof and a fourth housing 1300 is connected to the other end of the second bracket 16. The mounting flange 17 is fixed vertically to a wall and the fourth housing 1300 includes a fourth polygonal tapered recess. The polygonal tapered end piece 23 of the second part 20 can be engaged with the fourth polygonal tapered recess of the third housing 1300.
As shown in FIG. 10, the second part 20 can also be connected to a U shaped bracket which includes a fifth housing 13000 connected to an end thereof and a hook 18 is connected to the other end of the U shaped bracket. The hook (U shaped) 18 is defined as a rectangular flat plate and can be hooked over the top of a door or window.
FIG. 11 shows that the second part 20 may have an extended body 25 which shares a common axis with the second body 21, the polygonal tapered end piece 23 is connected to a distal end of the second body 21 and the second housing 24 is connected to another distal end of the extended body 25. The round second hook 22 is connected to the second body 21 and located between the polygonal tapered end piece 23 and the second housing 24.
While we have shown and described the embodiment in accordance with the present invention, it should be obvious to those skilled in the art that further embodiments may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.
Patent Grant
7703735
