Dual-Hook Adjustable-Spacer Hanger with Collapsible Bridge






Abstract

A clothes hanger with two rod-engaging hooks connected by a foldable or telescoping bridge that allows the hooks to be moved between a closed position (for storage) and an open, adjustable position where the hooks are spaced apart by a selectable distance (3–10 cm). The garment support portion is suspended at the midpoint between the hooks, ensuring the garment is centered and automatically maintains clearance from neighboring garments.

Background

Traditional hangers crowd clothing together, causing wrinkling and poor airflow. Closet rod spacers exist but are separate accessories that take time to install and are often lost. Dual-hook hangers exist for clotheslines or wind resistance but do not provide adjustable bilateral clearance and are not collapsible. There is a need for a hanger that automatically maintains spacing, can be adjusted for garment type, and folds flat for storage or shipping.

Summary of the Invention

The invention provides:

  • Two rod hooks separated by an adjustable span (3–10 cm).

  • A bridge joining the hooks that is foldable, telescoping, or sliding, enabling the hooks to collapse together for compactness.

  • A garment support (shoulder arms or bar) located at the midpoint of the span, keeping the garment balanced.

  • A locking mechanism to hold the hooks at the chosen spacing.

Detailed Description

Structure

  • Hooks (101, 102): Curved necks shaped to engage a closet rod, each with friction pads.

  • Bridge (103): Telescoping or pivoting yoke connecting the hooks; contains indexed detents or slots for adjustment.

  • Center Hinge / Drop Link (104): Vertical member suspending garment support portion.

  • Garment Support (105): Shoulder arms or pants bar centered under the bridge midpoint.

  • Locking Feature (106): Spring pin, screw clamp, or snap latch to hold spacing during use.

  • Bumpers (107): Optional compressible edges on outer faces of hooks to protect neighboring hangers.

Operation

  1. Select spacing: Pull or pivot hooks apart to desired span (e.g., 3 cm for shirts, 10 cm for coats).

  2. Lock position: Engage detent or tighten clamp to secure.

  3. Hang garment: Garment remains centered and spaced from adjacent items.

  4. Collapse for storage: Unlock and slide or fold hooks together until touching — hanger now behaves like a conventional single-hook hanger and occupies minimal width.

Claims (Draft)

  1. A garment hanger comprising:

    • a pair of rod-engaging hooks movable between a closed position where the hooks are adjacent and an open position where the hooks are separated by a selectable span between 3 cm and 10 cm;

    • a bridging member connecting the hooks and configured to allow said movement;

    • a garment-supporting portion suspended substantially at the midpoint between the hooks,
      wherein, when the hanger is mounted on a closet rod in the open position, the hooks define bilateral clearance zones adjacent to the hanger.

  2. The garment hanger of claim 1, wherein the bridging member comprises a pivoting yoke with indexed detents for multiple span settings.

  3. The garment hanger of claim 1, wherein the bridging member is telescoping or sliding with a locking pin or clamp to fix the span.

  4. The garment hanger of claim 1, wherein the hooks can lock together in the closed position to form a single central hook.

  5. The garment hanger of claim 1, further comprising elastomeric bumpers positioned at outer sides of the hooks to maintain clearance when adjacent hangers press against them.

  6. The garment hanger of claim 1, wherein the garment-supporting portion comprises shoulder arms shaped to support coats or jackets and is positioned so that the center of mass of a garment remains beneath the midpoint between the hooks.

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