Abstract: Assist grip assembly (100) includes a user handle (102) and an object hook (104) movably coupled to each other. The object hook (104) and the user handle (102) may be movably coupled to one another through a pivot-control mechanism. The user handle (102) and the object hook (104) are capable of moving together and capable of moving independently with respect to one another.

Abstract: An apparatus for measuring operational characteristics of a motorized window assembly of a vehicle door panel includes a support frame, a first sensor connected to the frame, a second sensor, and a third sensor connected to the frame. The first sensor is configured to measure displacement of a window of the window assembly, the second sensor is configured to connect between a motor of the window assembly and a power supply to measure an amount of current supplied to the motor, and the third sensor is configured to measure a force applied to the window by the motor. The support frame includes a first fastening device for coupling the frame to the door panel, and a second fastening device for coupling to an upper portion of a window frame of the door panel. The support frame is removably coupleable to the door panel via said first and second fastening devices.

Abstract: A vehicle seat includes a seat frame, a cover member configured to cover the seat frame and having a through-hole, and a baggage holder configured to allow baggage to be hung, hooked or fixed thereon. The baggage holder is passed from outside to inside of the cover member through the through-hole and fixed to the seat frame.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a retaining device. The retaining device includes a retaining member and a case member. The retaining member has a base and a shaft that protrudes from the side of the base. The case member includes: a frame which forms an opening; a pair of side walls which are erected from both side edges of the frame; and an insertion opening which is formed between the pair of side walls for inserting the retaining member from the rear side of the case member. A shaft hole is formed in each side wall, and the shaft is inserted into the shaft holes. A first slit is formed in each side wall and located between the insertion opening and the shaft hole.

Abstract: A headrest assembly may include a headrest having a first external surface and a second external surface and a hook slidingly engaged within the headrest. The hook may include a first hook portion and a second hook portion. When the hook is in a first position, the first hook portion is substantially flush with the first external surface and the second hook portion is substantially flush with the second external surface. When the hook is in a second position, the first hook portion is offset from the forward external surface and the second hook portion is offset from the rearward external surface.

Abstract: A medical waste fluid collection and disposal system includes a medical waste fluid collection cart including first and second fluid collection canisters. A valve assembly selectively communicates with the canisters and a valve drive system controls the valve assembly. A liquid level sensor is positioned within each of the canisters. A cart processor communicates with the liquid level sensors and the valve drive system. A cart drain line communicates with the valve assembly and a receptacle, a cart flushing line communicates with the valve assembly and the receptacle and a cart data line and a cart power line communicate with the cart processor and the cart receptacle. A station includes a drain pump that communicates with a drainage system and a station drain line, a flushing pump that communicates with a source of washing liquid and a station flushing line and a station processor in communication with the drain and flushing pumps. A station data line communicates with the station processor.

Abstract: A garment hook assembly for use in a vehicle includes a housing, a cover slidingly coupled to the housing and having an aperture therethrough, and a garment hook pivotally mounted to the housing. The housing is mounted to a trim component having a complementary aperture therethrough such that pivoting the garment hook away from the housing exposes a passageway through the cover and trim component apertures for access to an underlying vehicle body structure.

Abstract: A garment hook assembly for use in a vehicle includes a housing, a cover slidingly coupled to the housing and having an aperture therethrough, and a garment hook pivotally mounted to the housing. The housing is mounted to a trim component having a complementary aperture therethrough such that pivoting the garment hook away from the housing exposes a passageway through the cover and trim component apertures for access to an underlying vehicle body structure.

Abstract: A trim panel for an interior upper surface of a roof of a vehicle includes a plurality of hanging features disposed thereon. Each of the hanging features includes a slot defined by the trim panel, and a hanging portion extending across the slot. The hanging portion is configured to support a clothes hanger thereon. The trim panel may extend laterally across a width of the vehicle, transverse to a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and may be disposed adjacent a rear closure assembly, such as a hatchback of an SUV or other similar vehicle.

Abstract: A hanger device stores clothes on the inside of the deck lid that closes the vehicle trunk. A peg projects from an inner surface of the deck lid for engagement by the hook portion of a clothes hanger when the deck lid is open, so that the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger hang downwardly. An elastic strap has first and second ends, one end attached to the deck lid on one side of the hanging clothes and the other end attached to the deck lid on the other side of the hanging clothes so that the elastic strap holds the clothes against the deck lid during movement of the deck lid between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A device to support a headset along a wall of a vehicle, that includes a hook that has a base to receive a headband of the headset, with this base being intended to be fastened transversally to the wall by its back and being integral at the opposite front with an external element for holding the headband on the base. The hook has on opening between the back and the external element with a width I at least equal to the width of the headband, permitting the passage of the headband toward the base or during removal from the base. The aforementioned device has an anti-release element blocking the opening over a width at least large enough to prevent the passage of the headband through the opening. This anti-release element can be displaced by manual action directly on the anti-release element or through the headset into a release position to allow the passage of the headband.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a supporting body, a rotating body assembled with the supporting body and rotating at least between a standard position and a deployed position through an intermediate position, and a biasing device for applying a biasing force to the rotating device in a direction of returning the rotating body to the standard position. A speed switching device changes a rotational speed of the rotating body from the deployed position to the intermediate position different from that from the intermediate position to the standard position in a return rotational movement of the rotating body.

Abstract: A retaining system for an articulating support hook held in snap-in relation to a support surface underlying a vehicle headliner. The support hook assembly includes a hook member which is adapted to pivot between open and closed positions as desired. The hook assembly is stable in both the open and the closed positions and is not reliant upon internal springs for operation. The retaining system for the support hook assembly is not dependent upon screws or other attachment elements.

Abstract: The invention provides an operational mechanism for a movable body in which, after a movable body is in an opened state, the movable body can return to a closed position, including a movable body rotatably attached to a support and rotatable between an engaged position, a closed position, and an open position; a rotating member rotatably attached to the support, that rotates due to movement of the movable body to the engaged position; a biasing member, one end of which is attached to the movable body, and the other end of which is attached to the rotating member; and an operation member, which rotates the rotating member, changes the biasing position of the biasing member with respect to the center of rotation of the movable body, and generates in the biasing member a rotational force that moves the movable body to the closed position or the open position.

Abstract: An articulating hook assembly adapted to pivot between open and closed positions as desired. The assembly includes a support frame, a hook pivot base of cloven construction projecting outwardly away from the support frame and a support hook adapted to pivotally engage the hook pivot base. The hook pivot base includes a pair of ear members separated by a variable width gap. At least one ear member includes a contoured inner face with a pattern of variable height surface structures including at least a first depression and a second depression with a raised height platform disposed between the first depression and a second depression. A projection finger on the support hook rides in sandwiched relation within the variable width gap such that upon rotation of the support hook between open and closed positions, the finger projection moves across the raised height platform surface between the first depression and a second depression.

Abstract: A trim panel is mounted to a structural member of an automotive vehicle via a fastener. The trim panel includes an opening in registration with the fastener. An integrated cover and hook fills at least a portion of the opening and permits and occupant to hang an item within the vehicle.

Abstract: A retractable accessory hook assembly for a vehicle. A housing has a cavity with an opening. A hook is pivotably coupled to the housing and is movable between a stowed position substantially within the cavity and a deployed position at least partially extending from the opening of the cavity. A cover is also pivotably coupled to the housing and is configured to selectably close off at least a portion of the opening of the cavity. The cover is movable from a closed position proximate the housing to an open position away from the housing while the hook is being moved to a stowed or deployed position. The cover is also movable from the open position to the closed position to retain the hook in either the stowed or deployed positions.

Abstract: An elongated garment hanger for use in the rear seat section of an automobile interior providing a means to carry several clothes hangers with garments thereon in such a manner as to not impede the driver's view through the rear window and comprising a rear support member which rests on the rear package shelf behind the rear seats, a handle hook which simply hooks over the grab handle, and a hanger bar which is removably suspendable between the rear support member and the hanger hook and on which garments are hung using common clothes hangers.

Abstract: A holder device designed for clasping containers of glue and primer used by plumbers for installing and repairing pipes. The main frame of the holder device is a unit member made of flexible material and further comprising a vertical arm and a horizontal member. The vertical arm has an upper end tongue and a free elongated portion at the lower end. The upper end tongue ends with a hook enabling the plumber to adjust the devise on a belt. The holder device also has through rectangular hole in the arm designed for hanging the devise on supporting structures. The elongated portion of the lower end of the arm facilitates this function while bringing more stability and increasing the useful life of the holder device. The horizontal member has a carrying part with clasps, designed for holding glue and primer containers by pressure grip. Use of the holder device facilitates the movement and decreases the oscillation and instability while carrying and hanging primer and glue containers.

Abstract: An interior design device for motor vehicles is provided which can be installed in an interior space of the vehicle with a lining section that can be fastened to a vehicle wall. A fastening section for the lining section and a coat hook element extend into the interior. The fastening section and the hook element are connected with each other via a bridge and the fastening section can be attached to the vehicle wall and the hook element rests against the interior surface of the lining section facing the interior. In order to be able to fasten the lining section of the interior design device in a simple manner, the fastening section is installed between the lining section and the vehicle wall with the bridge extending beyond a peripheral edge of the lining section and the fastening section and the hook element are placed on top of the peripheral edge.

Abstract: A retractable coat hook system that may be used within automobile interiors includes an integral damper and latch mechanisms. The coat hook of the coat hook system may be opened or closed by pushing on the hook. The integral damper gives the coat hook a slow, smooth motion as it opens and closes and latches to the coat hook housing. The retractable coat hook system reduces the number of components typically used with known coat hooks, resulting in reduced costs and improved assembly operations.

Abstract: A vehicle trim component includes an integrally formed self retaining fastening device that extends from the vehicle trim component and a passage that permits insertion of a fastener for securing the vehicle trim component to a vehicle structure. The self retaining fastening device further comprises a head portion and a shaft portion. The head portion comprises a rosebud-type fastener surface. The shaft portion extends from the housing and includes at least one row of ribs. The ribs may be angled to provide a relatively lesser amount of force needed for insertion, but a relatively higher amount of force in extraction of the self retaining fastening device. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.

Abstract: A system for stabilizing articles is provided. The system is particularly well-suited for stabilizing plastic grocery bags during transport in a vehicle. The system comprises a stabilizing element that, when in use, extends from a first point to a second point and passes through the handles of a bag to be stabilized. Preferably, the first and second points are fixed, either detachably or semi-permanently, on the sidewalls in the interior of a vehicle. Further, the stabilizing element preferably is flexible. In addition, the stabilizing element preferably can be disconnected from the second point and also preferably, the stabilizing element can recoil into a location at the first point so that only a portion of the stabilizing element is visible. Other preferred embodiments of the present invention, including those with intermediary fixtures or intermediary support features, as well as those with multiple stabilizing elements, also are disclosed.

Abstract: A stowable automotive coat hanger support for a vehicle roof has a support structure and an outer panel in assembled relationship and a headliner in affixed spaced relationship to the support structure. The coat hanger support is comprised of a fabric webbing loop which is connected to the support structure in the space between the support structure and the headliner. The webbing loop extends from the space to a coat-hanger-receiving position and is foldable to a collapsed stowed position against the headliner. A hook-and-loop fastener is used to retain the collapsed webbing loop against the headliner.

Abstract: An interior design device for motor vehicles is provided which can be installed in an interior space of the vehicle with a lining section that can be fastened to a vehicle wall. A fastening section for the lining section and a coat hook element extend into the interior. The fastening section and the hook element are connected with each other via a bridge and the fastening section can be attached to the vehicle wall and the hook element rests against the interior surface of the lining section facing the interior. In order to be able to fasten the lining section of the interior design device in a simple manner, the fastening section is installed between the lining section and the vehicle wall with the bridge extending beyond a peripheral edge of the lining section and the fastening section and the hook element are placed on top of the peripheral edge.

Abstract: A grip main portion of an assist grip is attached to a car body through an attaching device. A hook member is housed in a housing of the attaching device to be located outside the housing. An end surface of the hook member is aligned with an outer surface of the attaching device in a state wherein the hook member is housed in the housing. The housing and the hook member are provided with a cam mechanism. Through the cam mechanism, the hook member can be moved between a using position and a non-using position. Thus, the assist grip having a good appearance and operability can be obtained.

Abstract: A coat hook assembly (10) includes a hook member (80) for connection with a structure (12). The hook member (80) is supported for pivotal movement from an opening (40) and from a stored position to an operative position. The hook member (80) has a hook portion (82) adapted to support a garment. The hook member (80) has a closure portion (84) fixed for pivotal movement with the hook portion (82), and blocking the opening (40) when the hook member is in the stored position. A latch mechanism (120) releasably hold the hook member (80) in the stored position. The latch mechanism (120) is responsive to a pushing force on the hook member (80) when in the stored position to release the hook member for pivotal movement from the stored position to the operative position.

Abstract: A combined hook and clip includes a mounting housing which can be integrated into a vehicle panel or separately provided and which includes a recess for receiving a pivoted combined hook and clip. The hook and clip includes a mounting collar, which is pivotally mounted within the housing by a pivot pin, a downwardly and inwardly projecting leg extending from the mounting collar to a base. Extending integrally upwardly and outwardly from the base is a second leg which, together with the first leg and base, defines a generally U-shaped hook. Extending downwardly from the second leg and projecting below the base is a third leg with a gripper member facing the housing for defining a clip. A bias member retains the combined hook and clip within the recess of the housing and urges the clip into a gripping position.

Abstract: A combination grab handle and garment hook assembly comprises a base slidably coupled to an interior trim panel of a vehicle and an elongated handle. A pivot mechanism pivotally couples the handle to the base for providing rotational movement of the handle relative to the base along a plane generally parallel to the base between a stowed position and a deployed position projecting into the interior of the vehicle. In the stowed position, the handle may be used as a grab handle to support a passenger within the vehicle and in the deployed position, the handle may be used as a garment hook for supporting a larger capacity of garments inwardly of the interior trim panel. The assembly further includes a locking mechanism for locking the handle in each of the stowed and deployed positions. Still further, the assembly includes a track system for sliding the base along trim panel and providing a variety of positions of the assembly within the interior of the vehicle.

Abstract: A handle assembly for use with a motor vehicle includes a handle adapted to be connected to the vehicle, and a support hook pivotally connected to the handle. The support hook is pivotable between a stowed position and a use position for supporting articles in the vehicle.

Abstract: A retractable garment hanger assembly for a motor vehicle is provided. The garment hanger assembly includes a hanger bar, preferably formed in a zigzag or saw tooth pattern that is adapted to receive garment hangers. Hanger bar is attached to a biasing mechanism via a first and second cord. Biasing mechanism includes a spiral spring and a rotatable disk that is coupled with the first and second cord. The biasing mechanism provides continuous upward force to the hanger bar continuously urging the hanger bar in contact with the vehicle body.

Abstract: A clothes hanging device, for supporting a garment in a vehicle, from grab handles located in the vehicle interior near the ceiling. The hanging device comprises a pair of hooks and a bow. The bow has a horizontal member having pair of ends, and a having pair of downwardly and outwardly sloping members. Each of the downwardly and outwardly sloping members connects one of the ends of the horizontal member with one of the hooks. The bow supports a garment, and the hooks engage the grab handle to support the garment therefrom. The bow is substantially planar, and the hooks are twisted outward therefrom so as to extend over the grab handle to support the bow substantially parallel to the grab handle, and parallel to the vehicle window.

Abstract: A vehicle coat hook assembly is provided with a closeout panel coupled to the coat hook. When the coat hook is moved from a retracted position within a bezel or housing, to an extended use position, the closeout panel moves into and fills the opening in the bezel or housing to provide a finished appearance to the vehicle interior. The closeout panel is rotatably coupled to the coat hook and rotates relative to the hook as the hook is rotated between the retracted position and the extended use position. A guide is also operatively associated with the housing and the closeout panel to guide rotation of the closeout panel as the hook is rotated.

Abstract: A retractable coat hook assembly comprising a coat hook moveably mounted to a mounting bracket secured to a vehicle roof. The coat hook has a base portion with opposing side walls. A pair of pins extends from each side wall and is received in corresponding grooves in the mounting bracket to rotate the coat hook downwardly about non-fixed rotational axis and translate the coat hook away from the bracket when the coat hook is moved from a retracted to an extended position.

Abstract: A slidable support device for garments for use in a vehicle includes a support, a hook, and a locking mechanism. The support is coupled to the vehicle. The support includes two longitudinally extending grooves that are spaced from one another. The hook includes two longitudinally extending contact surfaces that are spaced from one another. The hook contact surfaces are shaped to mate with the support grooves in a sliding engagement. Upon engagement of the hook with the support, the hook slides relative to the support. The locking mechanism releasably retains the hook at various longitudinal positions along the support.

Abstract: A garment hanger for supporting hangers includes a securement member defining an arch shaped portion that is rotatably engageable with a garment hook of a vehicle. A transverse member is rigidly attached to the securement member and defines a first end portion and a second end portion at respective ends. A first end portion of a substantially straight first angled member rigidly interconnects to the first end portion of the transverse member forming a first acute angle therebetween. A first end portion of a substantially straight second angled member rigidly interconnects to the second end portion of the transverse member forming a second acute angle therebetween. A second end portion of the substantially straight first angled member and a second end portion of the second angled member are rigidly interconnected together forming an oblique angle therebetween.

Abstract: A universal hanger 2 placed between opposed surfaces within a motor vehicle and provides temporary support of articles of clothing. The universal hanger comprises a crossbar 6 from which the articles can be hung, a pair of spaced apart head pads 14 extending outwardly from the crossbar for removably engaging one of the opposed surfaces, a shaft 26 pivotally mounted to the crossbar, a sectional rail 56 in longitudinal telescopic engagement with the shaft for longitudinal movement relative thereto, a foot pad 70 depending from the rail to removably engage the other opposed surface, and a spring 44 disposed within the shaft to enforce frictional engagement of the head and foot pads with the respective opposed surfaces. A kit for the universal hanger comprises the rail and a rack 5 having the crossbar and the shaft.

Abstract: A new Retractable Automotive Hanger for providing a permanent automotive hanger which can be selectively deployed and retracted. The inventive device includes a hanger body pivotally attached to the vehicle roof, a recessed contour in the headliner of the vehicle which has a shape which generally matches the shape of the hanger body, apparatus for retaining the hanger body in a recessed position within the recessed contour of the headliner, and apparatus for retaining the hanger body in a deployed position ready for use.

Abstract: A portable garment hanger device for suspension from a vehicle window. The device has a generally elongated, flexible strap. A retainer element is attached on one end of the flexible strap and a hanger receiving member is attached to the opposite end. The hanger receiving member has a body with first and second flat sides. A rigid hook extends from the base of the hanger receiving member outwardly to one side. The sides of the hanger receiving member are flat and somewhat larger than necessary so that an advertising message can be printed on either side. The flexible strap is drapable across the upper edge of a retractable automobile window with the retainer outside the window and the hanger receiving member in the passenger compartment. The raised window holds the flexible strap against the window frame to secure the device in place. In another preferred embodiment, the retainer element and the body of the hanger receiving means have complementary latching elements.

Abstract: A vehicle accessory has a mounting wall with an elongated slot which slideably receives a snap-in fastener which is fixed in the orthogonal direction of installation of the snap-in fastener. The fastener cooperates with an elongated slot formed in a vehicle support structure which slot extends orthogonally to the slot in the vehicle accessory such that the fastener can be moved into alignment on two axes to align with the aperture in the vehicle for insertion of the fastener and installation of the accessory.

Abstract: A portable garment hanger device for suspension from a vehicle window. The device has a generally elongated, flexible strap. A retainer element is attached on one end of the flexible strap and a hanger receiving member is attached to the opposite end. The hanger receiving member has a body with first and second flat sides. A rigid hook extends from the base of the hanger receiving member outwardly to one side. The sides of the hanger receiving member are flat and somewhat larger than necessary so that an advertising message can be printed on either side. The flexible strap is drapable across the upper edge of a retractable automobile window with the retainer outside the window and the hanger receiving member in the passenger compartment. The raised window holds the flexible strap against the window frame to secure the device in place. In another preferred embodiment, the retainer element and the body of the hanger receiver have complementary latching elements.

Abstract: A vehicle coat hook assembly in which the coat hook is recessed into the header and is actuated to hanging and recessed positions by a simple push and release by the operator which linearly moves the coat hook to such positions. The actuation of the coat hook is controlled by a push-push mechanism.

Abstract: A garment support assembly includes a base element mounted on a vehicle wall. The base element has a transversely extending groove which is located adjacent the vehicle wall. The garment support assembly also includes a single continuous ring element. The ring element includes an inverted U-shaped hanger receiving portion closed by a transversely extending rod portion. The rod portion is slip-fittedly seated in the groove on the base element and is captured between the base element and the vehicle wall, thus pivotally connecting the ring element to the base element. This pivotal connection allows the ring element to move between a stored position in which the ring element is located in the same transversely extending vertical plane as the base element and an open position in which the hanger receiving portion projects into the interior space of the vehicle for receiving hangers thereon.

Abstract: A garment hanger support system suitable for transporting hanging garments in high-density packed arrangement in a truck, trailer, freight container or other enclosure includes a first support member (12) for moving hanger slings (14) or other garment hangers thereon. The first support member is supported by a plurality of second support members (18) having a first end portion (20) in overlying supported relation with a first frame member (50). The second support member further includes a second end portion (26) including an arm portion (28) for supporting the first support member. The first frame members extend between second frame members (52) and are connected by brackets (56) that are selectively engagable in apertures (54) in the second frame members. A guard member (68) overlies the first support member to prevent unintentional disengagement of the hanger slings during transport.

Abstract: A vehicle coat hook assembly in which the coat hook is spring-biased to normally locate the hook closely adjacent to the header of the vehicle but which is extendable against the bias of the spring to provide more area for hanging a greater number of clothes hangers. In a preferred embodiment, a linearly movable stem is connected to the coat hook. In another embodiment, the coat hook is pivotally mounted.

Abstract: A closed, single loop holder is provided for clothes hangers hung on an upstanding hook on a vehicle interior side wall. The holder is formed with a crosspiece extending generally horizontally parallel to the side wall across the hook, a downwardly extending leg at one end of the crosspiece connecting to a clothes hanger support bar extending laterally outwardly relative to the side wall, and an upwardly and laterally angled leg connecting the bar with the opposite end of the crosspiece.

Abstract: The present invention device for supporting garment hangers within an automotive vehicle comprises an enclosed loop having a peripheral surface, an inside surface and a pair of substantially vertical faces with a horizontally accessible aperture extending therethrough. A hook portion of each garment hanger is retained and supported by the inside surface of the loop. Furthermore, an upper portion of the loop has a hook member formed within the peripheral surface thereof. The loop is pivotably attached to an aesthetically pleasing bezel such that the loop can be pivoted from a stowed position parallel with the bezel to a functional vertically planar position projecting inward from the bezel. Moreover, a lamp may be incorporated within the bezel behind the stowed loop such that a lens, mounted to the bezel, has a shape congruent with the inside surface of the loop and fits centrally therein.

Abstract: A removable clothes hanger bracket for mounting on the grab bar or grab handle in the interior of a vehicle to increase garment carrying capacity, and to protect the grab handle, interior headliner, and trim molding of the vehicle from damage that results when wire and plastic clothing hangers are hung directly on the grab handle. The bracket has a rack with an arcuate lower portion and a generally straight top portion extending between the upper ends of the arcuate portion forming an open reclining D-shaped configuration. Two opposed hook members are pivotally connected to the top portion of the rack intermediate the ends and close to form a closed loop around the vehicle grab handle. When properly installed, the rack is positioned beneath the grab handle with its top portion generally horizontal with one end extending outwardly toward the vehicle side door or window and the opposed end extending inwardly toward the vehicle interior.

Abstract: A garment hanger support includes a housing for storably receiving a hanger support rod and a pair of spaced arms pivotally attached to opposite ends of the support rod. Each of the pivot arms have ends remote from the pivot mounting of each of the arms to the support rod which are pivotally and slideably mounted within the housing such that the support rod can be moved downwardly while the pivot arms at either end extend outwardly and downwardly forming a generally U-shaped structure when in an extended position. For storage, the support rod is pushed upwardly and the ends of the pivot arms remote from the hanger support slide inwardly and pivot for overlapping contracted storage within the housing with the lower surface of the hanger support rod enclosing the space into which the pivot arms are stored.

Abstract: A housing member is mounted within a roof portion of an associated automobile to include an elongate clothing support rod longitudinally and medially mounted within the housing member. Access to the clothing rod is effected through slide plates mounted through a bottom wall of the housing member providing for an unobtrusive clothing support bar structure within the associated vehicle. A modification of the invention includes a pneumatic bladder mounted about the clothing rod and inflation apparatus arranged for selective inflation and deflation of the bladder to enhance engagement of hanger members mounted about the support rod.