EP0589262A1 - Water spray device of an electric iron - Google Patents

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EP0589262A1
EP0589262A1 EP93114147A EP93114147A EP0589262A1 EP 0589262 A1 EP0589262 A1 EP 0589262A1 EP 93114147 A EP93114147 A EP 93114147A EP 93114147 A EP93114147 A EP 93114147A EP 0589262 A1 EP0589262 A1 EP 0589262A1
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Jacky René Paul MOULINEX S.A. Fourny
Gérard Louis Henri MOULINEX S.A. Guillot
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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
    • D06F75/14—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron
    • D06F75/18—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron the water being fed slowly, e.g. drop by drop, from the reservoir to a steam generator
    • 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
    • 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
    • D06F75/22—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying liquid to the article being ironed

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  • the invention relates to an electric iron, the housing of which comprises a tube for supplying pressurized water, a heating soleplate comprising a steam generator equipped with a device for drip flow in a water dispenser of the type with adjustable flow rate, the outlet port of which opens into the generator while the inlet port is connected to the water supply tube, and which is provided with a rotating shaft for adjusting the water flow rate, and a water spray device placed at the front of the iron.
  • the water spraying devices are generally connected to a water supply independent of the pressurized water supply.
  • Such water spraying devices are mechanical devices generally using a piston pump which requires successive pressures from the user for operation.
  • known electric irons operating with two independent water supplies require a double filling and emptying operation before and after each use, which considerably lengthens the time for setting up and storing.
  • said electric irons have, in their interior, numerous water pipes which on the one hand, increase the size of the electric iron and, on the other hand, the cost price of the iron.
  • the object of the invention is to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks by implementing a simple, reliable and economical connection of the water spraying device with the pressurized water supply tube.
  • the water spraying device is connected to the pressurized water supply tube by a pipe which comprises an opening-closing means controlled by a user to regulate the passage of the water.
  • the pipe is connected to the water distributor.
  • the pipe is constituted by the movable adjustment shaft and comprises a sealed device for connection with a flow pipe connected to the spraying device.
  • the spraying of water towards the front of the iron is authorized by the simple and single pressure of a joystick controlled by the user.
  • the use of the movable adjustment shaft as a water pipe between the pressurized water supply tube and the spraying device simplifies the distribution of water, and reduces the bulk inside the iron. electric iron as well as the manufacturing cost of said iron.
  • the electric iron comprises a box 1 which comprises a tube 2 for supplying water under pressure, a heating soleplate 3 comprising a steam generator 4 equipped with a drip device 5 in a water distributor of the adjustable flow type 6 whose outlet orifice 7 opens into the generator 4 while the inlet orifice 9 is connected to the water supply tube 2, and which is provided with a rotating shaft 8 for adjusting the water flow rate, and a water spraying device 10 placed at the front of the iron.
  • the spraying device 10 is connected to the tube 2 for supplying water under pressure by a pipe which comprises an opening-closing means 12 controlled by a user to regulate the passage of the water.
  • the tube 2 is connected to an independent water tank (not shown) by means of a pump (not shown) intended to send water under a pressure of a few hundred millibars.
  • a trigger G mounted in the handle of the iron makes it possible to cut off the water supply to the distributor 6 by stopping the control of the pump and by crushing the water inlet tube.
  • the water tube 2 includes a filter F.
  • the pipe is connected to the water distributor 6 and is constituted, for example, by the movable adjustment shaft 8.
  • the pipe comprises a sealed device for connection 13 with a flow line 14 connected to the spraying device 10.
  • the lower part of the shaft 8 plunging into the water distributor 6 comprises, on the one hand, a slot E1 connecting, by rotation of the movable shaft 8, the tube 2 and the movable shaft 8 and, on the other hand, a slot E2 connecting, by rotation of said shaft 8, said tube 2 and the steam generator 4, said connections being independent or simultaneous.
  • the rotation of the movable shaft 8 around a vertical axis is achieved by a button B placed in the upper region of the iron, connected to said movable shaft 8 and adjustable by the user according to the nature of the linen to be ironed.
  • connection device 13 comprises an annular chamber 15 integral with the housing 1 and arranged around the shaft 8 which has a lateral hole 16 opening into said chamber 15
  • This chamber 15 comprises a sliding sliding bearing 11 and an O-ring T intended to ensure the tight closure of this chamber.
  • the movable shaft 8 comprises, at the level of the annular chamber 15, an internal tube 17, the lower region of which carries the opening-closing means 12, and the upper end of which is open to allow an axial movable control member to pass 18 of the opening-closing means which is mounted in leaktight manner in said shaft 8, the space delimited between the upper end and the lower region constituting a distribution chamber 15 'which communicates with said lateral hole 16.
  • the lower region of the tube 17 has the shape of a neck 19 and is connected to said tube by an internal shoulder 20, the space thus formed between the internal wall of the shaft 8, and the external wall of the tube 17 and an annular seal 21 interposed between these walls constituting a connecting passage 22 which connects the distribution chamber 15 'to the lateral hole 16.
  • the opening-closing means 12 comprises a valve 25 whose seat is formed by the lower end of the neck 19 and which can occupy two positions, that is to say an open position for which it lets pressurized water pass through the distribution chamber 15 ′ and into which it is brought by the action of the mobile control member 18 against 'a thrust spring 26 bearing on an internal shoulder 27 of the shaft 8, that is to say a closed position for which it rests on the seat and closes the neck 19 and in which it is brought by the thrust spring 26.
  • the valve 25 includes a tail 28 which is mounted axially in the neck 19 and the upper end 29 of which is, on the one hand, placed opposite the lower end of the movable control member 18 and, on the other hand, separated from the lower end ieure of the mobile member 18 by a small space d.
  • the mobile control member 18 consists of a pusher 30 integral with a pressure lever 31 and is held above the tail of the valve 25 by a coil spring 32, one end 33 of which is applied against the shoulder 20 of the tube 17, and the other end 40 of which presses against a washer 41 which fits on the lower part of the pusher 30 as far as a stop 42, and which maintains an O-ring seal 43.
  • the space d thus left allows, when the lever 31 is pressed by the user, to avoid immediate operation of the water spraying device, which improves convenience for the user. Indeed, this space d allows the user to slightly manipulate the pressure lever 31 without triggering the spraying.
  • valve 25 at the end of the neck 19 Thanks to the arrangement of the valve 25 at the end of the neck 19, a good seal is ensured, since this valve is subjected to the pressure of the water in the shaft 8 and to the opposing force of the spring 26.
  • the user who wishes to iron a fabric by operating the water spray device acts as follows.
  • the slot E1 of the lower part of the movable shaft 8 is connected to the tube 2 for supplying pressurized water.
  • the pressurized water arrives in the hollow shaft 8.
  • the pusher 30 sinks and presses, upon sufficient pressure, on the valve 25 leaving the flow of water through the neck 19 to the distribution chamber 15 '.
  • the water flows through the passage 23 and the connection corridor 22 then crosses the hole 16 to arrive in the annular chamber 15 which communicates with the flow pipe 14 connected to the spraying device 10.
  • the user by a particular rotation of the button B, can vary the water flow inside the water spraying device. Indeed, the slot E1 having a bevelled structure, the flow rate varies as a function of the section present with respect to the inlet orifice 9 of the water distributor 6.

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The invention relates to an electric iron which includes a pressurised-water supply tube 2, a heating sole-plate 3 comprising a steam generator equipped with a drop-by-drop flow device 5 in a water distributor 6 of the type having an adjustable flow rate, and a water spray device 10 placed at the front of the iron. According to the invention, the water spray device 10 is connected to the pressurised-water supply tube 2 via a pipe which includes an opening/closing means 12 controlled by a user in order to adjust the passage of water. The invention applies to irons supplied by an independent water generator. <IMAGE>

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L'invention concerne un fer électrique à repasser dont le boîtier comprend un tube d'alimentation en eau sous pression, une semelle chauffante comportant un générateur de vapeur équipé d'un dispositif d'écoulement goutte à goutte dans un distributeur d'eau du type à débit réglable dont l'orifice de sortie débouche dans le générateur tandis que l'orifice d'entrée est relié au tube d'alimentation en eau , et qui est muni d'un arbre mobile en rotation de réglage du débit d'eau, et un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau placé à l'avant du fer.The invention relates to an electric iron, the housing of which comprises a tube for supplying pressurized water, a heating soleplate comprising a steam generator equipped with a device for drip flow in a water dispenser of the type with adjustable flow rate, the outlet port of which opens into the generator while the inlet port is connected to the water supply tube, and which is provided with a rotating shaft for adjusting the water flow rate, and a water spray device placed at the front of the iron.

Dans les fers électriques à repasser connus, les dispositifs de pulvérisation d'eau sont généralement connectés à une alimentation en eau indépendante de l'alimentation en eau sous pression. De tels dispositifs de pulvérisation en eau sont des dispositifs mécaniques utilisant généralement une pompe à piston qui nécessite des pressions successives de l'utilisateur pour le fonctionnement. D'autre part, les fers électriques connus fonctionnant avec deux alimentations en eau indépendantes, nécessitent une double opération de remplissage et de vidange avant et après chaque utilisation ce qui allonge considérablement le temps de mise en place et de rangement. Enfin, lesdits fers électriques présentent, dans leur intérieur, de nombreuses conduites d'eau qui augmentent, d'une part, l'encombrement du fer électrique à repasser et, d'autre part, le prix de revient du fer.In known electric irons, the water spraying devices are generally connected to a water supply independent of the pressurized water supply. Such water spraying devices are mechanical devices generally using a piston pump which requires successive pressures from the user for operation. On the other hand, known electric irons operating with two independent water supplies require a double filling and emptying operation before and after each use, which considerably lengthens the time for setting up and storing. Finally, said electric irons have, in their interior, numerous water pipes which on the one hand, increase the size of the electric iron and, on the other hand, the cost price of the iron.

Le but de l'invention est de remédier aux inconvénients précités en mettant en oeuvre une liaison simple, fiable et économique du dispositif de pulvérisation d' eau avec le tube d'alimentation en eau sous pression.The object of the invention is to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks by implementing a simple, reliable and economical connection of the water spraying device with the pressurized water supply tube.

Selon l'invention, le dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau est relié au tube d'alimentation en eau sous pression par une canalisation qui comporte un moyen d'ouverture-fermeture commandé par un utilisateur pour régler le passage de l'eau.According to the invention, the water spraying device is connected to the pressurized water supply tube by a pipe which comprises an opening-closing means controlled by a user to regulate the passage of the water.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la canalisation est reliée au distributeur d'eau.According to another characteristic of the invention, the pipe is connected to the water distributor.

Selon une autre caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, la canalisation est constituée par l'arbre mobile de réglage et comporte un dispositif étanche de connexion avec une conduite d'écoulement connectée au dispositif de pulvérisation.According to another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the pipe is constituted by the movable adjustment shaft and comprises a sealed device for connection with a flow pipe connected to the spraying device.

Grâce à l'invention, la pulvérisation d'eau vers l'avant du fer, est autorisée par la simple et unique pression d'une manette commandée par l'utilisateur. De plus, l'utilisation de l'arbre mobile de réglage comme conduite d'eau entre le tube d'alimentation en eau sous pression et le dispositif de pulvérisation simplifie la distribution en eau, et diminue l'encombrement à l'intérieur du fer électrique à repasser ainsi que le coût de fabrication dudit fer.Thanks to the invention, the spraying of water towards the front of the iron is authorized by the simple and single pressure of a joystick controlled by the user. In addition, the use of the movable adjustment shaft as a water pipe between the pressurized water supply tube and the spraying device simplifies the distribution of water, and reduces the bulk inside the iron. electric iron as well as the manufacturing cost of said iron.

Les caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront d'ailleurs de la description qui va suivre d'un mode particulier de réalisation pris à titre d'exemple non limitatif illustré aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 représente, en coupe verticale partielle, une partie d'un fer électrique à repasser , selon l'invention, équipé d'une canalisation entre un dispositif à pulvérisation d'eau et un tube d'alimentation en eau sous pression ; la figure 2 est une vue agrandie de la partie représentée en traits interrompus sur la figure 1 et correspondant à un moyen d'ouverture-fermeture de la canalisation selon l'invention.
The characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a particular embodiment taken by way of nonlimiting example illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 shows, in partial vertical section, part of an electric iron, according the invention, equipped with a pipe between a water spray device and a pressurized water supply tube; Figure 2 is an enlarged view of the part shown in broken lines in Figure 1 and corresponding to an opening-closing means of the pipe according to the invention.

Selon la figure 1, le fer électrique à repasser comporte un boitier 1 qui comprend un tube 2 d'alimentation en eau sous pression, une semelle chauffante 3 comportant un générateur de vapeur 4 équipé d'un dispositif d'écoulement goutte à goutte 5 dans un distributeur d'eau du type à débit réglable 6 dont l'orifice de sortie 7 débouche dans le générateur 4 tandis que l'orifice d'entrée 9 est relié au tube 2 d'alimentation en eau , et qui est muni d'un arbre mobile en rotation 8 de réglage du débit d'eau , et un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau 10 placé à l'avant du fer.According to FIG. 1, the electric iron comprises a box 1 which comprises a tube 2 for supplying water under pressure, a heating soleplate 3 comprising a steam generator 4 equipped with a drip device 5 in a water distributor of the adjustable flow type 6 whose outlet orifice 7 opens into the generator 4 while the inlet orifice 9 is connected to the water supply tube 2, and which is provided with a rotating shaft 8 for adjusting the water flow rate, and a water spraying device 10 placed at the front of the iron.

Selon l'invention, le dispositif de pulvérisation 10 est relié au tube 2 d'alimentation en eau sous pression par une canalisation qui comporte un moyen d'ouverture-fermeture 12 commandé par un utilisateur pour régler le passage de l'eau.According to the invention, the spraying device 10 is connected to the tube 2 for supplying water under pressure by a pipe which comprises an opening-closing means 12 controlled by a user to regulate the passage of the water.

Le tube 2 est relié à un réservoir d'eau indépendant (non représenté) au moyen d'une pompe (non représentée) destinée à envoyer de l'eau sous une pression de quelques centaines de millibars.The tube 2 is connected to an independent water tank (not shown) by means of a pump (not shown) intended to send water under a pressure of a few hundred millibars.

Une gâchette G montée dans la poignée du fer permet de couper l'alimentation en eau du distributeur 6 par arrêt de la commande de la pompe et par écrasement du tube d'arrivée d'eau. De manière à ne pas obturer la chambre de distribution, le tube d'eau 2 comporte un filtre F.A trigger G mounted in the handle of the iron makes it possible to cut off the water supply to the distributor 6 by stopping the control of the pump and by crushing the water inlet tube. In order not to block the distribution chamber, the water tube 2 includes a filter F.

Selon l'invention, la canalisation est reliée au distributeur d'eau 6 et est constituée, par exemple, par l'arbre mobile de réglage 8. La canalisation comporte un dispositif étanche de connexion 13 avec une conduite d'écoulement 14 connectée au dispositif de pulvérisation 10.
La partie inférieure de l'arbre 8 plongeant dans le distributeur d'eau 6 comporte, d'une part, une fente E₁ mettant en liaison, par rotation de l'arbre mobile 8, le tube 2 et l'arbre mobile 8 et, d'autre part, une fente E₂ mettant en liaison, par rotation dudit arbre 8, ledit tube 2 et le générateur de vapeur 4, lesdites liaisons étant indépendantes ou simultanées. La rotation de l'arbre mobile 8 autour d'un axe vertical est réalisé par un bouton B placé dans la région supérieure du fer, relié audit arbre mobile 8 et réglable par l'utilisateur en fonction de la nature du linge à repasser.According to the invention, the pipe is connected to the water distributor 6 and is constituted, for example, by the movable adjustment shaft 8. The pipe comprises a sealed device for connection 13 with a flow line 14 connected to the spraying device 10.
The lower part of the shaft 8 plunging into the water distributor 6 comprises, on the one hand, a slot E₁ connecting, by rotation of the movable shaft 8, the tube 2 and the movable shaft 8 and, on the other hand, a slot E₂ connecting, by rotation of said shaft 8, said tube 2 and the steam generator 4, said connections being independent or simultaneous. The rotation of the movable shaft 8 around a vertical axis is achieved by a button B placed in the upper region of the iron, connected to said movable shaft 8 and adjustable by the user according to the nature of the linen to be ironed.

Selon la figure 2 représentant un exemple préféré du moyen d'ouverture-fermeture 12, le dispositif de connexion 13 comprend une chambre annulaire 15 solidaire du boîtier 1 et agencée autour de l'arbre 8 qui présente un trou latéral 16 débouchant dans ladite chambre 15. Cette chambre 15 comporte un palier étanche glissant 11 et un joint torrique T destiné à assurer la fermeture étanche de cette chambre .According to Figure 2 showing a preferred example of the opening-closing means 12, the connection device 13 comprises an annular chamber 15 integral with the housing 1 and arranged around the shaft 8 which has a lateral hole 16 opening into said chamber 15 This chamber 15 comprises a sliding sliding bearing 11 and an O-ring T intended to ensure the tight closure of this chamber.

L'arbre mobile 8 comporte, au niveau de la chambre annulaire 15, une tubulure interne 17 dont la région inférieure porte le moyen d'ouverture-fermeture 12, et dont l'extrémité supérieure est ouverte pour laisser passer un organe mobile axial de commande 18 du moyen d'ouverture-fermeture qui est monté de façon étanche dans ledit arbre 8, l'espace délimité entre l'extrémité supérieure et la région inférieure constituant une chambre de distribution 15' qui communique avec ledit trou latéral 16.The movable shaft 8 comprises, at the level of the annular chamber 15, an internal tube 17, the lower region of which carries the opening-closing means 12, and the upper end of which is open to allow an axial movable control member to pass 18 of the opening-closing means which is mounted in leaktight manner in said shaft 8, the space delimited between the upper end and the lower region constituting a distribution chamber 15 'which communicates with said lateral hole 16.

La région inférieure de la tubulure 17 présente la forme d'un goulot 19 et se rattache à ladite tubulure par un épaulement interne 20, l'espace ainsi ménagé entre la paroi interne de l'arbre 8, et la paroi externe de la tubulure 17 et un joint annulaire 21 interposé entre ces parois constituant un couloir de liaison 22 qui relie la chambre de distribution 15' au trou latéral 16.The lower region of the tube 17 has the shape of a neck 19 and is connected to said tube by an internal shoulder 20, the space thus formed between the internal wall of the shaft 8, and the external wall of the tube 17 and an annular seal 21 interposed between these walls constituting a connecting passage 22 which connects the distribution chamber 15 'to the lateral hole 16.

Ladite région inférieure de la tubulure 17 est reliée au couloir de liaison 22 par un passage 23 ménagé dans l'épaulement interne 20. Le moyen d'ouverture-fermeture 12 comporte un clapet 25 dont le siège est formé par l'extrémité inférieure du goulot 19 et qui peut occuper deux positions, soit une position ouverte pour laquelle il laisse passer l'eau sous pression dans la chambre de distribution 15' et en laquelle il est amené par action de l'organe mobile de commande 18 à l'encontre d'un ressort de poussée 26 prenant appui sur un épaulement interne 27 de l'arbre 8, soit une position fermée pour laquelle il repose sur le siège et ferme le goulot 19 et en laquelle il est amené par le ressort de poussée 26. Le clapet 25 comporte une queue 28 qui est montée axialement dans le goulot 19 et dont l'extrémité supérieure 29 est, d'une part, placée en regard de l'extrémité inférieure de l'organe mobile de commande 18 et, d'autre part, séparée de l'extrémité inférieure de l'organe mobile 18 par un faible espace d. L'organe mobile de commande 18 est constitué par un poussoir 30 solidaire d'une manette de pression 31 et est maintenu au dessus de la queue du clapet 25 par un ressort à boudin 32 dont une extrémité 33 est appliquée contre l' épaulement 20 de la tubulure17 , et dont l'autre extrémité 40 appuie contre une rondelle 41 qui s'emboîte sur la partie inférieure du poussoir 30 jusqu'à une butée 42, et qui maintient un joint torique d'étanchéité 43. L'espace d ainsi laissé permet, lors d'une pression de la manette 31 par l'utilisateur, d'éviter un fonctionnement immédiat du dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau ce qui améliore la commodité pour l'utilisateur. En effet , cet espace d autorise l'utilisateur à manipuler légèrement la manette de pression 31 sans pour autant déclencher la pulvérisation.Said lower region of the tube 17 is connected to the connecting passage 22 by a passage 23 formed in the internal shoulder 20. The opening-closing means 12 comprises a valve 25 whose seat is formed by the lower end of the neck 19 and which can occupy two positions, that is to say an open position for which it lets pressurized water pass through the distribution chamber 15 ′ and into which it is brought by the action of the mobile control member 18 against 'a thrust spring 26 bearing on an internal shoulder 27 of the shaft 8, that is to say a closed position for which it rests on the seat and closes the neck 19 and in which it is brought by the thrust spring 26. The valve 25 includes a tail 28 which is mounted axially in the neck 19 and the upper end 29 of which is, on the one hand, placed opposite the lower end of the movable control member 18 and, on the other hand, separated from the lower end ieure of the mobile member 18 by a small space d. The mobile control member 18 consists of a pusher 30 integral with a pressure lever 31 and is held above the tail of the valve 25 by a coil spring 32, one end 33 of which is applied against the shoulder 20 of the tube 17, and the other end 40 of which presses against a washer 41 which fits on the lower part of the pusher 30 as far as a stop 42, and which maintains an O-ring seal 43. The space d thus left allows, when the lever 31 is pressed by the user, to avoid immediate operation of the water spraying device, which improves convenience for the user. Indeed, this space d allows the user to slightly manipulate the pressure lever 31 without triggering the spraying.

Grâce à la disposition du clapet 25 en bout du goulot 19, on assure une bonne étanchéité, car ce clapet est soumis à la pression de l'eau dans l'arbre 8 et à la force antagoniste du ressort 26.Thanks to the arrangement of the valve 25 at the end of the neck 19, a good seal is ensured, since this valve is subjected to the pressure of the water in the shaft 8 and to the opposing force of the spring 26.

L'utilisateur qui désire repasser un tissu en faisant fonctionner le dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau, agit de la manière suivante.The user who wishes to iron a fabric by operating the water spray device, acts as follows.

Par une rotation du bouton B, la fente E₁ de la partie inférieure de l'arbre mobile 8 est mise en liaison avec le tube 2 d'alimentation en eau sous pression. En cette position, dès que l'utilisateur appuie sur la gâchette 7, l'eau sous pression arrive dans l'arbre creux 8. Dès que l'utilisateur appuie sur la manette de pression 31, le poussoir 30 s'enfonce et appuie , lors d'une pression suffisante , sur le clapet 25 laissant l'écoulement de l'eau par le goulot 19 vers la chambre de distribution 15'. L'eau s'écoule par le passage 23 et le couloir de liaison 22 puis traverse le trou 16 pour arriver dans la chambre annulaire 15 qui communique avec la conduite d'écoulement 14 connectée au dispositif de pulvérisation 10.By a rotation of the button B, the slot E₁ of the lower part of the movable shaft 8 is connected to the tube 2 for supplying pressurized water. In this position, as soon as the user presses the trigger 7, the pressurized water arrives in the hollow shaft 8. As soon as the user presses the pressure lever 31, the pusher 30 sinks and presses, upon sufficient pressure, on the valve 25 leaving the flow of water through the neck 19 to the distribution chamber 15 '. The water flows through the passage 23 and the connection corridor 22 then crosses the hole 16 to arrive in the annular chamber 15 which communicates with the flow pipe 14 connected to the spraying device 10.

L'utilisateur, par une rotation particulière du bouton B, peut faire varier le débit d'eau à l'intérieur du dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau. En effet, la fente E₁ ayant une structure biseautée, le débit d'écoulement varie en fonction de la section présente vis à vis de l'orifice d'entrée 9 du distributeur d'eau 6.The user, by a particular rotation of the button B, can vary the water flow inside the water spraying device. Indeed, the slot E₁ having a bevelled structure, the flow rate varies as a function of the section present with respect to the inlet orifice 9 of the water distributor 6.

Grâce à cette construction particulière de l'arbre mobile 8 et du dispositif de pulvérisation , on réalise un assemblage de pièces particulièrement simple et economique permettant une fabrication en grande série. En effet , une fois l'arbre 8 enfilé dans le distributeur 6 et dans le palier glissant 11 avec son joint T, on effectue tout simplement les opérations suivantes:introduction successive du ressort 26,du clapet 25 ,de la tubulure 17,du ressort 32, du poussoir 30 equipé de la rondelle 41 et du joint 43, puis verrouillage élastique (non représenté) dans le boitier 1 de la manette 31 et de son poussoir 30 afin de maintenir l'assemblage des diverses pièces entre elles.Thanks to this particular construction of the movable shaft 8 and of the spraying device, a particularly simple and economical assembly of parts is achieved, allowing mass production. In fact, once the shaft 8 has been threaded into the distributor 6 and into the sliding bearing 11 with its seal T, the following operations are simply carried out: successive introduction of the spring 26, of the valve 25, of the pipe 17, of the spring 32, the pusher 30 fitted with the washer 41 and the seal 43, then elastic locking (not shown) in the housing 1 of the lever 31 and of its pusher 30 in order to maintain the assembly of the various parts together.

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Fer électrique à repasser dont le boîtier (1) comprend un tube (2) d'alimentation en eau sous pression, une semelle chauffante (3) comportant un générateur de vapeur (4) équipé d'un dispositif d'écoulement goutte à goutte (5) dans un distributeur d'eau du type à débit réglable (6) dont l'orifice de sortie (7) débouche dans le générateur (4) tandis que l'orifice d'entrée (9) est relié au tube (2) d'alimentation en eau , et qui est muni d'un arbre mobile en rotation (8) de réglage du débit d'eau , et un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau (10) placé à l'avant du fer,
caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau (10) est relié au tube (2) d'alimentation en eau sous pression par une canalisation qui comporte un moyen d'ouverture-fermeture (12) commandé par un utilisateur pour régler le passage de l'eau.Electric iron, the housing (1) of which comprises a tube (2) for supplying pressurized water, a heating soleplate (3) comprising a steam generator (4) equipped with a drip device ( 5) in a water distributor of the adjustable flow type (6), the outlet orifice (7) of which opens into the generator (4) while the inlet orifice (9) is connected to the tube (2) water supply, and which is provided with a rotating mobile shaft (8) for adjusting the water flow rate, and a water spraying device (10) placed at the front of the iron,
characterized in that the water spraying device (10) is connected to the pressurized water supply tube (2) by a pipe which comprises an opening-closing means (12) controlled by a user to adjust the passage of water. Fer électrique à repasser selon la revendication 1,
caractérisé en ce que la canalisation est reliée au distributeur d'eau (6).Electric iron according to claim 1,
characterized in that the pipeline is connected to the water distributor (6). Fer électrique à repasser selon la revendication 2,
caractérisé en ce que la canalisation est constituée par l'arbre mobile de réglage (8) et comporte un dispositif étanche de connexion (13) avec une conduite d'écoulement (14) connectée au dispositif de pulvérisation (10).Electric iron according to claim 2,
characterized in that the pipe is constituted by the movable adjustment shaft (8) and comprises a sealed connection device (13) with a flow pipe (14) connected to the spraying device (10). Fer électrique à repasser selon la revendication 3,
caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de connexion (13) comprend une chambre annulaire (15) solidaire du boîtier (1) et agencée autour de l'arbre (8) qui présente un trou latéral (16) débouchant dans ladite chambre (15).Electric iron according to claim 3,
characterized in that the connection device (13) comprises an annular chamber (15) integral with the housing (1) and arranged around the shaft (8) which has a lateral hole (16) opening into said chamber (15). Fer électrique à repasser selon la revendication 4 ,
caractérisé en ce que l'arbre mobile (8) comporte au niveau de la chambre annulaire (15) une tubulure interne (17) dont la région inférieure porte le moyen d'ouverture-fermeture (12) et dont l'extrémité supérieure est ouverte pour laisser passer un organe mobile axial de commande (18) du moyen d'ouverture-fermeture (12) qui est monté de façon étanche dans ledit arbre (8), l'espace délimité entre l'extrémité supérieure et la région inférieure constituant une chambre de distribution (15') qui communique avec ledit trou latéral (16).Electric iron according to claim 4,
characterized in that the movable shaft (8) comprises at the level of the annular chamber (15) an internal tube (17) whose lower region carries the opening-closing means (12) and the upper end of which is open to allow a movable axial control member (18) of the opening-closing means (12) to pass which is sealingly mounted in said shaft (8), the space defined between the upper end and the lower region constituting a distribution chamber (15 ') which communicates with said lateral hole (16). Fer électrique à repasser selon la revendication 5,
caractérisé en ce que la région inférieure de la tubulure (17) présente la forme d'un goulot (19) et se rattache à ladite tubulure par un épaulement interne (20), l'espace ainsi ménagé entre la paroi interne de l'arbre (8), et la paroi externe de la tubulure (17) et un joint annulaire (21) interposé entre ces parois constituant un couloir de liaison (22) qui relie la chambre de distribution (15') au trou latéral (16).Electric iron according to claim 5,
characterized in that the lower region of the tubing (17) has the shape of a neck (19) and is connected to said tubing by an internal shoulder (20), the space thus formed between the internal wall of the shaft (8), and the external wall of the tube (17) and an annular seal (21) interposed between these walls constituting a connecting passage (22) which connects the distribution chamber (15 ') to the lateral hole (16). Fer électrique à repasser selon la revendication 6,
caractérisé en ce que la région inférieure de la tubulure (17) est reliée au couloir de liaison (22) par un passage (23) ménagé dans l'épaulement interne (20).Electric iron according to claim 6,
characterized in that the lower region of the tubing (17) is connected to the connecting passage (22) by a passage (23) formed in the internal shoulder (20). Fer électrique à repasser selon les revendications 4 et 6,
caractérisé en ce que le moyen d'ouverture-fermeture (12) comporte un clapet (25) dont le siège est formé par l'extrémité inférieure du goulot (19) et qui peut occuper deux positions, soit une position ouverte pour laquelle il laisse passer l'eau sous pression dans la chambre de distribution (15') et en laquelle il est amené par action de l'organe mobile de commande (18) à l'encontre d'un ressort de poussée (26) prenant appui sur un épaulement interne (27) de l'arbre (8), soit une position fermée pour laquelle il repose sur le siège et ferme le goulot (19) et en laquelle il est amené par le ressort de poussée (26).Electric iron according to claims 4 and 6,
characterized in that the opening-closing means (12) comprises a valve (25) whose seat is formed by the lower end of the neck (19) and which can occupy two positions, ie an open position for which it leaves pass the pressurized water through the distribution chamber (15 ') and into which it is brought by the action of the mobile control member (18) against a thrust spring (26) bearing on a internal shoulder (27) of the shaft (8), ie a closed position for which it rests on the seat and closes the neck (19) and in which it is brought by the thrust spring (26). Fer électrique à repasser selon la revendication 8,
caractérisé en ce que le clapet (25) comporte une queue (28) qui est montée axialement dans le goulot (19) et dont l'extrémité supérieure (29) est, d'une part, placée en regard de l'extrémité inférieure de l'organe mobile de commande (18) et, d'autre part, séparée de l'extrémité inférieure de l'organe mobile (18) par un faible espace d.Electric iron according to claim 8,
characterized in that the valve (25) has a tail (28) which is mounted axially in the neck (19) and whose upper end (29) is, on the one hand, placed opposite the lower end of the movable control member (18) and, on the other hand , separated from the lower end of the movable member (18) by a small space d . Fer électrique à repasser selon la revendication 9,
caractérisé en ce que l'organe mobile de commande (18) est constitué par un poussoir (30) solidaire d'une manette de pression (31) et est maintenu au dessus de la queue du clapet (25) par un ressort à boudin (32) dont une extrémité (33) est appliquée contre l' épaulement 20, et dont l'autre extrémité (40) appuie contre une rondelle (41) qui s'emboîte sur la partie inférieure du poussoir (30) jusqu'à une butée (42), et qui maintient un joint torique d'étanchéité (43).Electric iron according to claim 9,
characterized in that the mobile control member (18) consists of a pusher (30) integral with a pressure lever (31) and is held above the tail of the valve (25) by a coil spring ( 32) one end of which (33) is applied against the shoulder 20, and the other end of which (40) presses against a washer (41) which fits on the lower part of the pusher (30) up to a stop (42), and which maintains an O-ring seal (43).
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