EP0124039A1 - Ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications - Google Patents
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- EP0124039A1 EP0124039A1 EP84104465A EP84104465A EP0124039A1 EP 0124039 A1 EP0124039 A1 EP 0124039A1 EP 84104465 A EP84104465 A EP 84104465A EP 84104465 A EP84104465 A EP 84104465A EP 0124039 A1 EP0124039 A1 EP 0124039A1
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F75/00—Hand irons
- D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
- D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
- D06F75/12—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water supplied to the iron from an external source
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F79/00—Accessories for hand irons
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- This invention relates to an ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications.
- ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications have long been available- commercially which incorporate a boiler generally mounted within the supporting base for the flat-iron which is merely placed thereon both during the standby phases of the ironing process and when put aside because not used.
- the flat-iron is left exposed to the influence of dust and dirt which may create annoying problems on a later utilization thereof, such as, for example, soiling of a freshly cleaned cloth to be ironed.
- an ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications, comprising a flat-iron supporting base incorporating a steam generating boiler,characterized in that it comprises a protective cap for said flat-iron provided with a handle, also provided being means for securing said protective cap to said supporting base.
- an ironing apparatus as generally designated with the reference numeral 1, comprises a supporting base 2 having, at the surface thereof which is to receive a flat-iron 3, a carpet 4 advantageously provided with a peripheral border 5 adapted to prevent the escape of any condensation water while the flat-ironis placed on it.
- the supporting base 2 has on its interior a steam generating boiler 6, the generated steam being introduced into the flat-iron through a hose line 7 having substantially the same length as the power supply cables 8, in order to facilitate the ironing operation even when carried out on surfaces away from the base 2.
- the ironing apparatus further includes a protective cap 9 which is advantageously configured to hold, after it has been applied to the base 2 and made rigid therewith by a fastener means generally indicated at 10, the flat-iron at its selected position.
- the fastening means 10 includes a first element 15 which is connected rigidly to the cap 9 at a middle portion of the two juxtaposed sides, specifically the shorter length sides thereof, and the first element also comprises a dog 16 engaging with a second element 17 made rigid with the supporting base and having advantageously its remote end from that engaging with said dog 16 configured to secure to the base 2 its closure cover 18.
- the cap 9 has a handle 11 which is expediently offset from the axis of the cap to permit accommodation of the power supply cables and steam delivery line within a compartment 12 located on one side of the handle 11.
- a portion of the flat-iron, handle is contained within the interior surface of the handle 11, thereby ensuring that, in moving the apparatus about,this is held fixedly in its selected position.
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Abstract
The ironing apparatus comprises a base (2) supporting a flat-iron (3) and incorporating a boiler (6) for steam generating purposes, a protective cap (9) for the flat-iron (3) having a handle (11) and a first element (15) connected rigidly to a middle portion of two opposite sides of the protective cap (9) and including a dog (16) engaging with a second element (17) made rigid with the supporting base (2) for securing the protective cap (9) on the supporting base (2).
Description
- This invention relates to an ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications. As is known, ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications have long been available- commercially which incorporate a boiler generally mounted within the supporting base for the flat-iron which is merely placed thereon both during the standby phases of the ironing process and when put aside because not used.
- With any such prior ironing apparatus the flat-iron is always left in full view, and the only protective enclosure provided, if any, is generally represented by the packaging box of the apparatus itself, or in the alternative, by some makeshift arrangement.
- It will be appreciated from the foregoing that with prior apparatusthe plate of the flat-iron, when the latter is put aside after use, still retains for some time a high temperature that may become to cause for burns to children or persons incidentally touching it.
- Furthermore, while not being used, the flat-iron is left exposed to the influence of dust and dirt which may create annoying problems on a later utilization thereof, such as, for example, soiling of a freshly cleaned cloth to be ironed.
- An additional drawback affecting prior ironing apparatueis that the flat-iron power supply cables and steam hose, which may exceed two meters in length, are also left exposed and not coiled up, thus hindering convenient storage of the apparatus in restricted volumes such as those provided by a cupboard.
- Accordingly, the task of the invention is that of obviating such prior problems by the provision of an ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications, which affords a useful and safe form of protection of the flat-iron against any accidental contacting of the still hot portions thereof by persons or children.
- Within that task it is an object of this invention to provide an ironing apparatus which can be reduced to a compact size for storage, it having no power supply cables and steam hoses extending therefrom.
- It is another object of the invention to provide an ironing apparatus which can be easily transported from its storage place to its place of use, and vice versa.
- According to one aspect of the invention, the above task and objects as well as yet other objects are achieved by an ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications, comprising a flat-iron supporting base incorporating a steam generating boiler,characterized in that it comprises a protective cap for said flat-iron provided with a handle, also provided being means for securing said protective cap to said supporting base.
- Further features and advantages will be more readily understood from the following detailed description of an apparatus according to the invention, with reference to the accompanying illustrative drawing, where:
- Figure 1 is a side elevation view showing in section the apparatus of this invention;
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of the apparatus of this invention; and
- Figure 3 of the securing means according to the invention.
- With special reference to Figure 1 of the drawing, an ironing apparatus according to the invention, as generally designated with the reference numeral 1, comprises a supporting
base 2 having, at the surface thereof which is to receive a flat-iron 3, a carpet 4 advantageously provided with aperipheral border 5 adapted to prevent the escape of any condensation water while the flat-ironis placed on it. - The supporting
base 2 has on its interior a steam generating boiler 6, the generated steam being introduced into the flat-iron through ahose line 7 having substantially the same length as thepower supply cables 8, in order to facilitate the ironing operation even when carried out on surfaces away from thebase 2. - The ironing apparatus further includes a
protective cap 9 which is advantageously configured to hold, after it has been applied to thebase 2 and made rigid therewith by a fastener means generally indicated at 10, the flat-iron at its selected position. - The fastening means 10 includes a
first element 15 which is connected rigidly to thecap 9 at a middle portion of the two juxtaposed sides, specifically the shorter length sides thereof, and the first element also comprises adog 16 engaging with asecond element 17 made rigid with the supporting base and having advantageously its remote end from that engaging with saiddog 16 configured to secure to thebase 2 itsclosure cover 18. - For completeness sake, it should be noted that the
cap 9 has ahandle 11 which is expediently offset from the axis of the cap to permit accommodation of the power supply cables and steam delivery line within acompartment 12 located on one side of thehandle 11. - By way of example only, it should be further added that a portion of the flat-iron, handle is contained within the interior surface of the
handle 11, thereby ensuring that, in moving the apparatus about,this is held fixedly in its selected position. - It has been found, in actual practice, that the invention apparatus is peculiarly safeguarded against incidental contacts with still hot portions thereof by persons, and can be conveniently transported after use to storage areas therefor.
Claims (8)
1. An ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications, comprising a flat-iron (3) supporting base (2) incorporating a steam generating boiler (6), characterized in that it comprises a protective cap (9) for said flat-iron (3) provided with a handle (11), also provided being means (10) for securing said protective cap (9) to said supporting base (2).
2. An ironing apparatus according to Claim 1, characterized in that said securing means (10) comprise a first element (15) connected rigidly to a middle portion of two opposed sides of said cap.
3. An ironing apparatus according to Claim 2, characterized in that said first element (15) comprises at least one dog (16) in engagement with a second element (17) made rigid with said supporting base (2).
4. An ironing apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the end of said second element (17) remote from the end in engagement with said at least one dog (16) is configured to secure on said base (2) a respective closure cover (18).
5. An ironing apparatus according to Claims 1 and 2, characterized in that said handle (11) is offset relatively to the axis of said protective cap (9).
6. An ironing apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said protective cap (9) is provided, on one side of said handle (11) with a compartment (12) for accommodating power supply cables (8) for said flat-iron.
7. An ironing apparatus according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said handle (11) accommodates one portion of said flat-iron (3) handle therein.
8. An ironing apparatus for household and semi-professional applications, according to the preceding claims and substantially as herein described and illustrated.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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IT952183U | 1983-04-28 | ||
IT952183U IT8309521V0 (en) | 1983-04-28 | 1983-04-28 | IRONING EQUIPMENT WITH SEPARATE BOILER AND IRON FOR HOMEMADE AND SEMI-INDUSTRIAL USES WITH PROTECTIVE CAP, CASE CLOSURE AND TRANSPORT TICKET. |
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EP0124039A1 true EP0124039A1 (en) | 1984-11-07 |
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US5315773A (en) * | 1990-12-26 | 1994-05-31 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Iron retractable in stand including power and water regulation therebetween |
EP0884537A1 (en) * | 1997-06-11 | 1998-12-16 | MTM Trading (Proprietary) Limited | Container |
EP0896085A1 (en) * | 1997-08-04 | 1999-02-10 | Vetrella S.p.A. | Cover for steam iton with outside tank |
ES2145680A1 (en) * | 1997-07-07 | 2000-07-01 | Peris Panach Clara | Case for household irons |
EP1541746A1 (en) * | 2003-12-10 | 2005-06-15 | Crown Technics Ltd. | Steam iron assembly |
EP1612321A1 (en) * | 2004-07-02 | 2006-01-04 | Seb S.A. | Ironing device comprising an iron and a portable base having a protection shield |
FR2874628A1 (en) * | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-03 | Seb Sa | IRONING APPARATUS COMPRISING AN IRON AND A PORTABLE BASE |
WO2008120168A2 (en) * | 2007-03-31 | 2008-10-09 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | System iron |
CN100552123C (en) * | 2004-07-02 | 2009-10-21 | Seb公司 | Ironing apparatus---it comprise a flatiron and be furnished with the protection valve portable base |
DE102010014727A1 (en) * | 2010-04-13 | 2011-10-13 | Missbrener Nenad | Iron box for storing e.g. hot iron, has heat-resistant iron tray mounted at iron box lid by blank holders for securing hot iron against incineration and falling out using child-proof closure, where box is made of refractory material |
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US785016A (en) * | 1904-05-14 | 1905-03-14 | Anna E Mattern | Cover for flat-irons. |
US1707487A (en) * | 1927-11-24 | 1929-04-02 | Francis A Shea | Supporting case for flatirons |
US2074159A (en) * | 1935-07-05 | 1937-03-16 | Rosemond H Bailey | Protector for electrical appliances |
US2575118A (en) * | 1948-03-17 | 1951-11-13 | Textile Mills Company | Flatiron cover and protector |
FR1345749A (en) * | 1962-11-02 | 1963-12-13 | Protective casing for irons and similar appliances |
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US785016A (en) * | 1904-05-14 | 1905-03-14 | Anna E Mattern | Cover for flat-irons. |
US1707487A (en) * | 1927-11-24 | 1929-04-02 | Francis A Shea | Supporting case for flatirons |
US2074159A (en) * | 1935-07-05 | 1937-03-16 | Rosemond H Bailey | Protector for electrical appliances |
US2575118A (en) * | 1948-03-17 | 1951-11-13 | Textile Mills Company | Flatiron cover and protector |
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US5315773A (en) * | 1990-12-26 | 1994-05-31 | Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. | Iron retractable in stand including power and water regulation therebetween |
US6021591A (en) * | 1997-04-08 | 2000-02-08 | Vetrella Spa | Cover for steam iron with outside tank |
EP0884537A1 (en) * | 1997-06-11 | 1998-12-16 | MTM Trading (Proprietary) Limited | Container |
ES2145680A1 (en) * | 1997-07-07 | 2000-07-01 | Peris Panach Clara | Case for household irons |
EP0896085A1 (en) * | 1997-08-04 | 1999-02-10 | Vetrella S.p.A. | Cover for steam iton with outside tank |
EP1541746A1 (en) * | 2003-12-10 | 2005-06-15 | Crown Technics Ltd. | Steam iron assembly |
CN100552123C (en) * | 2004-07-02 | 2009-10-21 | Seb公司 | Ironing apparatus---it comprise a flatiron and be furnished with the protection valve portable base |
FR2872525A1 (en) * | 2004-07-02 | 2006-01-06 | Seb Sa | IRONING APPARATUS COMPRISING AN IRON AND A PORTABLE BASE HAVING A PROTECTION SHUTTER |
EP1612321A1 (en) * | 2004-07-02 | 2006-01-04 | Seb S.A. | Ironing device comprising an iron and a portable base having a protection shield |
CN1715548B (en) * | 2004-07-02 | 2010-12-08 | Seb公司 | Ironing device comprising an iron and a portable base having a protection shield |
FR2874628A1 (en) * | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-03 | Seb Sa | IRONING APPARATUS COMPRISING AN IRON AND A PORTABLE BASE |
WO2006027464A1 (en) * | 2004-09-02 | 2006-03-16 | Seb S.A. | Ironing appliance comprising an iron and a portable base |
US7681343B2 (en) | 2004-09-02 | 2010-03-23 | Seb, S.A. | Ironing appliance comprising an iron and a portable base |
WO2008120168A2 (en) * | 2007-03-31 | 2008-10-09 | Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. | System iron |
WO2008120168A3 (en) * | 2007-03-31 | 2008-11-27 | Koninkl Philips Electronics Nv | System iron |
DE102010014727A1 (en) * | 2010-04-13 | 2011-10-13 | Missbrener Nenad | Iron box for storing e.g. hot iron, has heat-resistant iron tray mounted at iron box lid by blank holders for securing hot iron against incineration and falling out using child-proof closure, where box is made of refractory material |
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