• The Clip: The clip hangs from a rod extending from the top of the board. The clip attaches to
the back of the shirt in order to hold it open for dressing, and detaches as Elsa leans back after
putting the shirt on. A hasp is used to lock the clip rod in place during use and is released when
the rod is set into the storage position. Figure 6 shows the clip and clip rod in detail.
Figure 6: The clip and clip rod
• The Board: All the components of the DressyBars are attached to a wooden board which hangs
over a door by a pair of straps. The hinges on the bars and clip rod allow them to rotate between the use and vertical storage positions. Clamps generally used for hanging tools on a wall
are mounted to the board to hold the bars vertical. Two supporting straps attach to the board
and go around the door to ensure stability and security. Six suction cups on the back of the
board adhere to a finished door and keep the board from wobbling during use. The concept of
the suction cups were suggested by Professor Paul Sprecht during an expert interview regarding materials (see Appendix E: Expert Interview Summary for more details). Figure 7 shows the
rods and board in detail.
Figure 7: The DressyBars in detail
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