Collapsible closet having a support element

Abstract

A closet device or wardrobe whereby cross-supports to the bars for hanging clothing lead to increased stability and load capacity. A cross-support is simply connected to the top of the frame and can be a wire with bends at its two ends and two body sections that lead to a middle section wherein an obtuse angle is made as the two halves of the cross-support come together. The bends hook or hang on opposite sides of the upper frame of the wardrobe . The hang bar can rest on the angled middle section of the cross support, which provides additional support to the hang bar from the usual connections of the hang bar to the frame at the hang bar's two ends. This additional support to the hang bar results in increased stability, durability and load capacity for the wardrobe or closet device. The cross support can be in the form of a wire, a tube a rod, a beam, or any other structural type supporting element. The cross support and also the frame can be made from any suitable material such as metal, plastic, or any known resilient material.

1 . A portable collapsible closet comprising:
 a) a base frame;   b) a plurality of columns which are attachable to said base frame;   c) at least two top beams extending opposite said base frame, wherein said at least two top beams are attachable to said plurality of columns;   d) at least one cross bar which extends between said at least two top beams ( 6 ) wherein said cross bar is for providing support for at least one of said at least two top beams.   
   
   
       2 . The portable collapsible closet wherein when said closet is in an assembled condition, said columns are coupled to said base frame, said at least two top beams are coupled to said columns and wherein said at least one cross bar is in contact with said at least two top beams. 
   
   
       3 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one cover. 
   
   
       4 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one bracket for receiving said plurality of columns and said at least two top beams wherein each bracket has connection holes which are orientated substantially perpendicular to each other. 
   
   
       5 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one cross bar is orientated in a bent manner. 
   
   
       6 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one cross bar has end sections allowing the crossbar to attach or hook onto said at least two top beams. 
   
   
       7 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 4 , wherein said bracket forms a corner support, wherein said corner support has a plurality of holes for receiving said at least two top beams. 
   
   
       8 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one floor support. 
   
   
       9 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 1 , further comprising at least one middle connector wherein said at least one middle connector is for coupling said columns together. 
   
   
       10 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 1 , wherein said at least one cross bar is bent in a substantially v-shape. 
   
   
       11 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 10 , wherein said at least one cross bar has end sections allowing said cross bar to attach or hook onto said top beams. 
   
   
       12 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 11 , further comprising at least three upper beams, including two outer upper beams, and one inner beam wherein said at least one cross beam has at least three bends with two bends each forming an end section and a third middle bend wherein said cross bar is coupled to said at least three upper beams such that said end sections extend over said two outer upper beams and wherein said third middle bend extends under said upper inner beam. 
   
   
       13 . The portable collapsible closet as in  claim 12 , further comprising end brackets, wherein said end brackets include at least three holes wherein at least one of said at least three holes is positioned below at least two of said at least three holes . 
   
   
       14 . A portable collapsible closet comprising:
 a) a base frame;   b) a plurality of columns which are attachable to said base frame;   c) at least three top beams extending opposite said base frame, wherein said at least three top beams are attachable to said columns, wherein at least two of said at least three top beams comprise end beams and wherein at least one of said at least three beams comprises an inner beam;   d) A plurality of end brackets which couple said plurality of columns to said at least three top beams wherein said end brackets include at least three holes including a center hole, and two end holes wherein said center hole is positioned below at least two of said at least three holes;   e) at least one cross bar which extends between said at least two top beams, wherein said cross bar is for providing spacing support for said at least two top beams, said cross bar being substantially v-shaped and having end pieces,   wherein said at least one cross bar has at least three bends, with two end bends each forming an end section and a third middle bend, wherein said cross bar is coupled to said at least three top beams such that said end sections extend over said two top beams and wherein said third middle bend extends under said top inner beam providing vertical support for said top inner beam, and transferring weight to said end beams from said middle beam; and   f) a cover for covering the closet, said cover having a fastener.   
   
   
       15 . The closet as in  claim 14 , wherein said fastener is selected from the group consisting of: hook and loop fastener, zipper, snaps, ties, and laces.