JPS61263497A - Iron - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application This invention relates to an iron for general household use.

Prior Art Conventionally, this type of iron had a structure as shown in Fig. 4.6. That is, a main body 3 forming a handle is installed above a base 2 containing a heater 1, and a temperature setting means 4 for setting the temperature of the pace 2 to an arbitrary temperature and a temperature setting means are provided at the rear of the main body 3. Multiple LICs that display the set temperature, base 2 temperature, and power input display by 4.
A display device 6 composed of D was attached. Also,
The heater 1 is controlled by a heater control means 6.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the structure as described above, IICI)(L) corresponds to each set temperature shown on the display device 5.

~L6) is provided, and when the temperature setting means 4 sets the maximum temperature, the LED (L6) indicating the maximum temperature lights up to display the set temperature. After that, as the temperature of the base 2 heated by the heater 1 rises, L Displays the current temperature of , and only LEH of L6 lights up after reaching the temperature.

In addition, the LID (La) corresponding to the column lights up when the power cord is plugged into the outlet for the first time, indicating the power input.In this way, the set temperature set by the temperature setting means 4 and the base Since the temperature and power input display of 2 are displayed by a plurality of LIDs corresponding to each, many parts and a large space are required for the configuration of the display device 5. The mounting position for ironing was limited to the area around the rear of the main body 3, which was difficult to see during work and was difficult to use.
There were many parts such as CDs, the structure was complicated, and the cost was high.

Therefore, the present invention provides an iron with a compact display device and an easy-to-read display.

Means for Solving the Problems The technical means of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is to configure the light-emitting body constituting the display device with a character display light-emitting body.

action The effect of this technical means is as follows.

That is, when the pace temperature is set to an arbitrary temperature by the temperature setting means, the number 1 is displayed on the character display light emitting body forming the display device.
Text, etc. will be displayed to indicate the set temperature. In addition, this character display light-emitting body blinks repeatedly when the base temperature does not match the set temperature, and when it reaches the set temperature, changes to lighting, thereby indicating non-suitable temperature and suitable temperature. Additionally, when the power cord is plugged into an outlet, the text display lights up to indicate power input. By making the display device compact with one character display light emitting body in this way, the display device can be positioned in front of the grip of the main body, making the display easy to see and improving operability.

EXAMPLE Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings. In FIG. 1.2.3, reference numeral 1o denotes a base containing a heater 11, above which a main body 12 having an opening at the rear is provided, and a main body lid 13 covers the opening at the rear. The main body 12 includes a grip portion 14. 16
is the main unit 1 using the power cord that inputs power to the iron.
It is attached to the rear of 2. 16 is a heater control means that detects the temperature of the base 10 using a temperature thermistor or the like and controls the energization of the heater 11; The temperature can be arbitrarily set by the temperature setting means 17, which is constituted by a button switch provided. Reference numeral 18 indicates a display device constituted by a character display light emitting body, and this display device 18 shows a power input table 8.1 indicating that the power cord 16 is plugged into the power source. - displays the setting position set by the temperature setting means 17, and displays appropriate temperature and non-suitable temperature indicating whether or not the temperature of the base 10 matches the set temperature; The ironing rack is located near the handle 17 in front of the grip part 14 where the display is most easily visible during work.

To explain the operation in the above configuration, when the power cord 16 is plugged into the power source for ironing work, a third character display light emitting body forming the display device 18 installed in an easily visible position in front of the grip part 14 is displayed. The line shown in the figure is displayed, indicating the power input.

Next, adjust the grip part 1 according to the fiber of the garment to be ironed.
Temperature setting means 17 installed in the operating range of the hand holding 4
By operating the push-button switch forming the button, you can set any desired temperature from the 6-step temperature range displayed in numbers "1 to 6" from the low temperature side to the high temperature side.

For example, when ironing items such as "linen" that are normally ironed at a high temperature, if the temperature setting means 17 is set to "6", the display device 18 will wait until the temperature of the base 10 heated by the heater 11 reaches the set temperature. The “6” displayed on the screen stops blinking and indicates an inappropriate temperature. Then base 1o
When the temperature rises and reaches the set temperature, the display "6" changes to light, indicating the appropriate temperature. Therefore, when ironing, the worker can do the ironing work after the displayed number changes to light, and the ironing work can be done at a temperature that suits the fibers, improving work efficiency and damaging the fibers. Nor. By configuring the display device 18 with the character display light emitting body as shown above, the display device 18 has a compact structure and can be installed in front of the grip portion 14. Therefore, when ironing, the display is easier for the operator to see and the operability is improved, and since the pace 1o temperature is displayed as appropriate or inappropriate for the set temperature, ironing efficiency is improved. It is something that can be improved.

In the above embodiment, the display device 18 was constructed of a character display light emitting body, and the set temperature was divided into several stages and expressed numerically.
In addition to numbers, characters such as English letters, kanji, and katakana may be displayed. In addition to characters, pictures and 0-color display may be used. In short, it is sufficient to display each set temperature.

Effects of the Invention The iron of the present invention has a display device composed of a character display light emitting body, so that it can perform multiple displays such as power input display, setting display, and base temperature display of appropriate temperature and non-suitable temperature. , the usability of the iron is improved. In addition, the display device can be configured compactly and the space required for installation can be reduced, so it can be installed in front of the grip, making it easier to see the display while ironing, and greatly improving usability. It is possible.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a cutaway sectional view of essential parts of an iron showing an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof, Fig. 3 is a timing chart of a character display light emitting body, and Fig. 4 is a diagram showing a conventional iron. FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the display device, and FIG. 6 is a timing chart of the output of the light emitter. 1o...Base, 11...Heater,
16... Heater control means, 17...
Temperature setting means, 18...Display device. Name of agent: Patent attorney Toshio Nakao and 1 other person 2nd
Figure μ Figure 3 Figure 6

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A base heated by a heater, a heater control means for controlling energization of the heater, a temperature setting means for setting the base to a desired temperature, and a display device, the display device displaying characters. An iron made of luminescent material. (2) The iron according to claim 1, wherein the display device displays power input, temperature setting, and appropriate and non-suitable base temperatures.