US20110000051A1

US20110000051A1 - Bath Curtain Rack Structure

Info

Publication number: US20110000051A1
Application number: US12/603,634
Authority: US
Inventors: Huang-Kai Liang
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-07-01
Filing date: 2009-10-22
Publication date: 2011-01-06
Also published as: TWM369736U

Abstract

A bath curtain rack structure includes a horizontal rod and a pair of retaining brackets. The horizontal rod has two ends connected to the pair of retaining brackets which are mounted on walls. Each of the pair of retaining brackets includes a base, a socket, a cover, and a screw. The base has a plurality of through holes and a protrusion thereon. The through holes are adapted for insertion of fasteners for the base to be secured on the walls. The protrusion has outer threads and a concave thereon. The socket has an arc end and a tubal section. The arc end corresponds in shape to the concave so that the angle of the socket is adjustable when the arc end is connected to the base. The tubal section is adapted for insertion of the horizontal rod. The arc end of the socket is formed with a threaded hole. The cover is formed with inner threads to engage with the outer threads of the protrusion. The screw is inserted through the threaded hole of the socket to fasten the socket on the base.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a bath curtain rack structure, and more particularly to one which is installed with ease and fixed firmly.
2. Description of the Prior Art
There are many DIY bath curtain racks on the market. However, the installation of the curtain racks is complicated and difficult, needing specialized techniques. In addition, the structure is not firm and the appearance is not beautiful.
Accordingly, the inventor of the present invention has devoted himself based on his many years of practical experiences to solve this problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to the present invention, there is provided a bath curtain rack structure comprising a horizontal rod and a pair of retaining brackets. The horizontal rod has two ends connected to the pair of retaining brackets which are mounted on walls. Each of the pair of retaining brackets includes a base, a socket, a cover, and a screw. The base has a plurality of through holes and a protrusion thereon. The through holes are adapted for insertion of fasteners for the base to be secured on the walls. The protrusion has outer threads and a concave thereon. The socket has an arc end and a tubal section. The arc end corresponds in shape to the concave so that the angle of the socket is adjustable when the arc end is connected to the base. The tubal section is adapted for insertion of the horizontal rod. The arc end of the socket is formed with a threaded hole. The cover is formed with inner threads to engage with the outer threads of the protrusion. The screw is inserted through the threaded hole of the socket to fasten the socket on the base.
The cover is used to decorate the appearance of the retaining bracket, enhancing beauty and quality. The retaining bracket may be provided with a dual base to couple with another horizontal rod for hanging a bath towel.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is an exploded view according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a sectional view according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a schematic view showing an installation position according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is an exploded view according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a sectional view according to the second embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 7 is a perspective view according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a bath curtain rack structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention comprises a horizontal rod 1 and a pair of retaining brackets 2.
The horizontal rod 1 is resilient and retractable. The horizontal rod 1 has two ends connected to the pair of retaining brackets 2 which are mounted on walls, as shown in FIG. 4. The horizontal rod 1 is adapted to hang a bath curtain 11.
Each of the pair of retaining brackets 2 comprises a base 21, a socket 22, a cover 23, and a screw 24. The base 21 has a plurality of through holes 211 and a protrusion 212 thereon. The through holes 211 are adapted for insertion of fasteners for the base 21 to be secured on the wall. The protrusion 212 has outer threads 213 and a concave 214 thereon. The socket 22 has an arc end 221 and a tubal section 222. The arc end 22 corresponds in shape to the concave 214 so that the angle of the socket 22 is adjustable when the arc end 22 is connected to the base 21. The tubal section 222 is adapted for insertion of the horizontal rod 1. The arc end 221 of the socket 22 is formed with a threaded hole 223. The cover 23 is formed with inner threads 231 to engage with the outer threads 213 of the protrusion 212. The screw 24 is inserted through the threaded hole 223 of the socket 22 to fasten the socket 22 on the base 21.
Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the concave 214 of the base 21 is formed with a curved hole 210, and the arc end 221 of the socket 22 is formed with a through hole 220 so that the socket 22 is securely fixed on the base 21 with the screw 24 and a nut 25.
Referring to FIG. 7, the base 21 of the retaining bracket 2 may be provided with a dual base 21A to couple with another horizontal rod 1 for hanging other articles, such as a bath towel B.
According to the aforesaid structure and operation description, the present invention is firm and practical.
Although particular embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bath curtain rack structure, comprising a horizontal rod and a pair of retaining brackets, the horizontal rod having two ends connected to the pair of retaining brackets which are mounted on walls, the pair of retaining brackets each comprising a base, a socket, a cover and a screw, the base having a protrusion thereon, the protrusion having outer threads and a concave thereon, the socket having an arc end at one end of the socket and a tubal section at another end of the socket, the arc end including an indentation having two planar surfaces so that the arc end corresponds in shape to the concave so that the socket is adjustable with respect to the base, the arc end of the socket being formed with a threaded hole opening into the tubal section, the cover being formed with inner threads to engage with the outer threads of the protrusion, the screw being inserted into the tubal section and through the threaded hole of the socket to fasten the socket on the base.

2. (canceled)

3. A bath curtain rack structure, comprising a horizontal rod and a pair of retaining brackets, the horizontal rod having two ends connected to the pair of retaining brackets which are mounted on walls, the pair of retaining brackets each comprising a base, a socket, a cover and a screw, the base having a protrusion thereon, the protrusion having outer threads and a concave thereon, the socket having an arc end at one end of the socket and a tubal section at another end of the socket, the arc end including an indentation having two planar surfaces so that the arc end corresponds in shape to the concave so that the socket is adjustable with respect to the base, the arc end of the socket being formed with a through hole opening into the tubal section, the cover being formed with inner threads to engage with the outer threads of the protrusion, the screw being inserted into the tubal section and through the through hole of the socket to engage a nut and fasten the socket on the base, wherein the concave of the base is formed with a curved hole.