Friction reducing elements and assemblies for hanging devices

摘要

A friction reducing element for a hanging device includes a roller configured for positioning on an upper portion of a hook and a tubular elastomeric sleeve stretch-fitted over an outer surface of the roller. The roller is provided with a contoured outer surface and the sleeve is made from a thermoset elastomer such that the friction reducing element facilitates positioning of the hanging device, along a clothing rod. Use of the thermoset elastomer also prevents premature development of areas of deformation on the friction reducing element over time. The friction reducing element may be assembled into an upper portion of a hook for a clothes hanger, or other similar hanging device.

主权项

1. A friction reducing element for a hanging device, comprising:
a generally cylindrical roller having a maximum diameter within 5 to 9 mm and a length within 15 to 25 mm, made of a dimensionally stable material selected from the group consisting of a structural polymer, metal, stone, ceramic, sintered material or fiber composite, and configured for rotatable mounting on an upper portion of a hanger hook; and a tubular elastomeric sleeve of hardness within 60 to 80 durometer, Shore A and wall thickness within 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm, stretch-fitted over a contoured outer surface of the roller and covering at least all portions of the roller having the maximum diameter.