EP0618324A1 - Steam iron with an external tank - Google Patents

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EP0618324A1
EP0618324A1 EP94400727A EP94400727A EP0618324A1 EP 0618324 A1 EP0618324 A1 EP 0618324A1 EP 94400727 A EP94400727 A EP 94400727A EP 94400727 A EP94400727 A EP 94400727A EP 0618324 A1 EP0618324 A1 EP 0618324A1
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Denis Daulasim
Jean-Pierre Debourg
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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
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to a steam iron with an external reservoir.
  • the present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks. It allows in particular to provide an iron well suited to each ironing situation and the needs of the user.
  • the steam iron targeted by the invention comprises a vaporization chamber connected by a water or steam supply device to a flexible pipe coming from a large capacity external tank.
  • the iron further comprises a device for adjusting the water flow rate also connected to the vaporization chamber, this device for adjusting the flow rate being connected to a booster tank incorporated in the iron and separate from the power supply.
  • the user can use either the large-capacity external reservoir for long ironings, or the reservoir incorporated in the iron, of smaller capacity, for short-term ironings.
  • This iron therefore makes it possible to respond flexibly to the needs of the user.
  • the user can use the auxiliary tank to start ironing. This is particularly the case for external tanks delivering water vapor, which require a preliminary heating time.
  • the flexible hose is detachably connected to the external tank.
  • the implementation of the iron is thus simplified, the user being able to use the iron for short ironings without having to move and set up the external tank which is relatively bulky.
  • a body block of the iron carrying the flexible pipe is detachable, the flexible pipe being connected to the supply device when the body block is attached to the iron.
  • the iron 1 includes a vaporization chamber 2 disposed above the sole 3 of the iron.
  • the iron 1 comprises a supply device 8, 11 for the vaporization chamber 2 connected to a flexible pipe 9 coming from an external large-capacity tank.
  • the feed device 8, 11 consists of a conduit 8 having a first end 10 connected to the vaporization chamber 2 by means of a gravity feed device, such as a regulating needle 11 and a second end 12 connected to the flexible pipe 9.
  • the iron 1 also includes a water tank 4 connected to the vaporization chamber 2 by a regulating device 5.
  • the latter is conventionally a drip system 5 actuated by a control 6 disposed on the iron 1.
  • the reservoir 4 is supplied with water through an orifice 7 preferably located at the front of the iron.
  • the makeup tank 4 is separate from the supply conduit 8 connecting the interior tank to the vaporization chamber.
  • the two water or steam supply circuits are therefore completely separate from each other depending on whether they come from the external tank or the booster tank.
  • the vaporization chamber 2 can be supplied either by the water tank 4 integrated into the iron 1, or by the external tank.
  • the external tank can be a water tank comprising a pump adapted to supply water to the flexible pipe 9. The water thus passes through the flexible pipe 9 and the conduit 8 to be then distributed to the vaporization chamber 2 at a rate regulated by the needle 11.
  • the external tank can also include heating means adapted to vaporize the water contained in said external tank. The latter therefore directly distributes water in the form of steam to the iron.
  • the flexible pipe 9 is detachably connected to the external tank 13.
  • the flexible hose 9 is connected to the external reservoir 13 by a tubular quick connector 14 which is fixed in an outlet orifice 15.
  • This quick coupling 14 makes it very easy to connect and disconnect the iron 1 to the external reservoir 13.
  • a body block 16 of the iron, carrying the flexible pipe 9, is detachable, the flexible pipe 9 being connected to the supply device 8, 11 when the block body 16 is attached to the iron.
  • a second body block 17 is substitutable for the first body block 16.
  • the flexible pipe 9 of the iron 1 can be eliminated, which prevents it from interfering with the movements of the iron.
  • the first and second body blocks 16 and 17 comprise an electrical supply cord 18, this electrical supply cord 18 being connected to an electrical circuit of the iron 1, when the first 16 or the second 17 block body is attached to the iron.
  • This electrical supply cord 18 makes it possible in known manner to supply the energy necessary for the resistances of the iron 1 which equip the vaporization chamber 2.
  • the first and second body blocks 16 and 17 constitute the heel 19 of the iron.
  • the two detachable body blocks 16 and 17 thus fit onto the rear part of the iron 1 and are held on the iron 1 by means of latching means 20.
  • the iron 1 also comprises a control means 21 connected by a connector 22 to the external reservoir 13 and adapted to control the supply of the flexible hose 9 by the external reservoir 13.
  • control means 21 is arranged on the handle of the iron 1 so that, when the user grasps the iron 1 to iron, he automatically controls the distribution of water or steam by the external tank. This distribution is interrupted as soon as the iron is at rest and that the user no longer holds the handle of the iron 1.
  • the connector 22 is detachably connected to the external reservoir 13 which has a connection socket 23.
  • the flexible pipe 9, the connector 22 and the electrical supply cord 18 of the electrical circuit of the iron 1 open out of the iron inside a single connecting cord 24.
  • the external reservoir 13 has an electrical supply outlet 25 so that the flexible hose 9, the connector 22 and the electrical supply cord 18 are all connected to the external reservoir 13.
  • the first detachable body block 16 comprises the connector 22 which is connected to the external reservoir 13 and is connected to the control means 21 of the iron when the first body block 16 is attached to the iron.
  • the body block 16 also includes a flexible pipe 9.
  • the user can connect only the electrical supply cord 18 to the socket 25 of the external reservoir 13 and begin ironing using the auxiliary reservoir 4 integrated in the iron. iron while waiting for the steam generator to heat up enough to be operational.
  • the iron 1 according to the invention when using an external heated tank 13, allows immediate ironing without waiting for the generator preheating.
  • the body block 16 is replaced by the body block 17 which comprises only an electrical supply cord 18 which is connected to a classic power outlet.
  • the installation of the iron by the user is therefore very simplified for short-term ironing and requires only the iron to be removed, without the external reservoir 13.
  • connection of the iron to the external tank are not limiting.

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Abstract

The steam iron comprises an evaporation chamber (2) connected via a water or steam supply device (8, 11) to a hose (9) coming from an external high-capacity tank. It comprises a device (5) for adjusting the water flow rate, which device is also connected to the evaporation chamber (2), this flow-rate adjustment device (5) being connected to a booster tank (4) incorporated in the iron (1). <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne un fer à repasser à vapeur à réservoir extérieur.The present invention relates to a steam iron with an external reservoir.

On connaît des fers à repasser à vapeur qui sont reliés par un tuyau souple à un réservoir extérieur de grande capacité. Ce réservoir délivre au fer à repasser soit de l'eau, soit de la vapeur d'eau. Cet agencement permet d'avoir un réservoir de grande capacité, ce qui est particulièrement avantageux pour les longues séances de repassage.Steam irons are known which are connected by a flexible hose to an external large capacity tank. This tank delivers either water or steam to the iron. This arrangement makes it possible to have a large capacity tank, which is particularly advantageous for long ironing sessions.

L'utilisateur d'un tel fer n'a pas à remplir plusieurs fois le réservoir lors du repassage, contrairement à un fer à repasser classique à réservoir d'eau incorporé dans le fer.The user of such an iron does not have to fill the tank several times during ironing, unlike a conventional iron with water tank incorporated in the iron.

Cependant, parallèlement à cette grande autonomie des fers à repasser à réservoir extérieur, ceux-ci présentent l'inconvénient d'être très encombrants et de mise en oeuvre compliquée. De plus, les réservoirs extérieurs adaptés à fournir de la vapeur d'eau au fer, nécessitent, compte tenu de leur grande capacité, des temps de chauffage relativement longs.However, in parallel with this great autonomy of irons with an external tank, they have the drawback of being very bulky and of complicated implementation. In addition, the external tanks adapted to supply steam to the iron require, given their large capacity, relatively long heating times.

Les inconvénients précités sont ressentis de manière plus accrue par l'utilisateur lorsque ce dernier ne souhaite repasser qu'un seul vêtement pendant quelques instants. Le temps de mise en oeuvre d'un fer à repasser à réservoir extérieur est alors disproportionné par rapport au temps très court d'utilisation.The aforementioned drawbacks are felt more intensively by the user when the latter wishes to iron only one garment for a few moments. The implementation time for an iron with an external reservoir is then disproportionate to the very short time of use.

On connaît des fers à repasser, décrits notamment dans les brevets US 2 136 907, US 3 130 507 et DE 2 800 767, qui comportent un réservoir interne relié à une alimentation extérieure. Cependant, dans ces fers à repasser, l'alimentation extérieure ne fait que compléter en eau le réservoir interne. Or une telle configuration n'est pas adaptée au mieux aux différents types de repassage. En effet, lorsqu'on utilise l'alimentation extérieure, la pression de vapeur délivrée est limitée par la présence du réservoir et des dispositifs de régulation goutte à goutte qui relient, comme décrit par le brevet US 2 136 907, le réservoir à la chambre de vaporisation. De plus, le réservoir interne, placé sur le parcours reliant le réservoir extérieur à la chambre de vaporisation, n'est pas adapté à une alimentation extérieure en vapeur.Irons are known, described in particular in US Patents 2,136,907, US 3,130,507 and DE 2,800,767, which include an internal reservoir connected to an external power supply. However, in these irons, the external supply only completes the internal tank with water. However, such a configuration is not best suited to the different types of ironing. In fact, when using the external power supply, the vapor pressure delivered is limited by the presence of the reservoir and of the drip regulation devices which connect, as described by US Pat. No. 2,136,907, the reservoir to the chamber vaporization. In addition, the internal tank, placed on the path connecting the external tank to the vaporization chamber, is not suitable for an external steam supply.

Au contraire, si le réservoir interne est relié à la chambre de vaporisation par un dispositif d'injection, tel qu'un pointeau, comme décrit par le brevet US 3 130 507, qui est adapté à une alimentation en eau à forte pression et à grand débit, telle que fournie par un réservoir extérieur, ce dispositif d'injection n'est pas adapté à l'utilisation du réservoir interne seul, car il n'est pas approprié à une injection par simple gravité seulement de l'eau.On the contrary, if the internal reservoir is connected to the vaporization chamber by an injection device, such as a needle, as described by US Pat. No. 3,130,507, which is suitable for a supply of water at high pressure and at high flow rate, as supplied by an external tank, this injection device is not suitable for using the internal tank alone, since it is not suitable for simple gravity injection of water only.

La présente invention a pour but de remédier aux inconvénients précités. Elle permet notamment de fournir un fer à repasser bien adapté à chaque situation de repassage et aux besoins de l'utilisateur.The present invention aims to remedy the aforementioned drawbacks. It allows in particular to provide an iron well suited to each ironing situation and the needs of the user.

Le fer à repasser à vapeur visé par l'invention comprend une chambre de vaporisation reliée par un dispositif d'alimentation en eau ou en vapeur à un tuyau souple provenant d'un réservoir extérieur de grande capacité.The steam iron targeted by the invention comprises a vaporization chamber connected by a water or steam supply device to a flexible pipe coming from a large capacity external tank.

Selon l'invention, le fer à repasser comprend en outre un dispositif de réglage du débit d'eau également relié à la chambre de vaporisation, ce dispositif de réglage du débit étant relié à un réservoir d'appoint incorporé dans le fer à repasser et distinct du dispositif d'alimentation.According to the invention, the iron further comprises a device for adjusting the water flow rate also connected to the vaporization chamber, this device for adjusting the flow rate being connected to a booster tank incorporated in the iron and separate from the power supply.

Ainsi, avec le fer à repasser selon l'invention, l'utilisateur peut utiliser soit le réservoir extérieur de grande capacité pour les repassages longs, soit le réservoir incorporé dans le fer, de contenance moindre, pour les repassages de courte durée. Ce fer à repasser permet donc de répondre de manière modulable aux besoins de l'utilisateur.Thus, with the iron according to the invention, the user can use either the large-capacity external reservoir for long ironings, or the reservoir incorporated in the iron, of smaller capacity, for short-term ironings. This iron therefore makes it possible to respond flexibly to the needs of the user.

De plus, lorsque le réservoir extérieur n'est pas opérationnel immédiatement, l'utilisateur peut se servir du réservoir d'appoint pour commencer son repassage. Tel est le cas notamment pour les réservoirs extérieurs délivrant de la vapeur d'eau, qui nécessitent un temps de chauffage préalable.In addition, when the external tank is not immediately operational, the user can use the auxiliary tank to start ironing. This is particularly the case for external tanks delivering water vapor, which require a preliminary heating time.

Selon une version préférée de l'invention, le tuyau souple est relié de manière détachable au réservoir extérieur. La mise en oeuvre du fer est ainsi simplifiée, l'utilisateur pouvant se servir du fer à repasser pour de courts repassages sans pour autant devoir déplacer et mettre en place le réservoir extérieur qui est relativement encombrant.According to a preferred version of the invention, the flexible hose is detachably connected to the external tank. The implementation of the iron is thus simplified, the user being able to use the iron for short ironings without having to move and set up the external tank which is relatively bulky.

Selon une version avantageuse de l'invention, un bloc de carrosserie du fer portant le tuyau souple, est détachable, le tuyau souple étant relié au dispositif d'alimentation lorsque le bloc de carrosserie est attaché au fer à repasser.According to an advantageous version of the invention, a body block of the iron carrying the flexible pipe is detachable, the flexible pipe being connected to the supply device when the body block is attached to the iron.

Ainsi, on peut déconnecter le fer à repasser du réservoir extérieur en détachant le bloc de carrosserie portant le tuyau souple, celui-ci pouvant ainsi être fixé de manière définitive au réservoir extérieur. On évite ainsi, lorsque l'utilisateur ne souhaite pas utiliser le réservoir extérieur, de conserver, attaché au fer à repasser, le tuyau souple gui gêne l'utilisateur lors du repassage.Thus, it is possible to disconnect the iron from the external tank by detaching the body block carrying the flexible pipe, the latter thus being able to be permanently fixed to the external tank. This avoids, when the user does not wish to use the external tank, to keep, attached to the iron, the flexible hose which obstructs the user during ironing.

D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore dans la description ci-après. Aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs:

  • la figure 1 est une vue en coupe du fer à repasser selon l'invention;
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique d'une première réalisation de l'invention; et
  • la figure 3 est une vue schématique d'une deuxième réalisation de l'invention.
Other features and advantages of the invention will also appear in the description below. In the appended drawings given by way of nonlimiting examples:
  • Figure 1 is a sectional view of the iron according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view of a first embodiment of the invention; and
  • Figure 3 is a schematic view of a second embodiment of the invention.

En référence à la figure 1, le fer à repasser 1 comporte une chambre de vaporisation 2 disposée au-dessus de la semelle 3 du fer.Referring to Figure 1, the iron 1 includes a vaporization chamber 2 disposed above the sole 3 of the iron.

Le fer à repasser 1 comporte un dispositif d'alimentation 8, 11 de la chambre de vaporisation 2 relié à un tuyau souple 9 provenant d'un réservoir extérieur de grande capacité.The iron 1 comprises a supply device 8, 11 for the vaporization chamber 2 connected to a flexible pipe 9 coming from an external large-capacity tank.

Le dispositif d'alimentation 8, 11 est constitué d'un conduit 8 possédant une première extrémité 10 reliée à la chambre de vaporisation 2 par l'intermédiaire d'un dispositif d'alimentation par gravité, tel qu'un pointeau de régulation 11 et une seconde extrémité 12 reliée au tuyau souple 9.The feed device 8, 11 consists of a conduit 8 having a first end 10 connected to the vaporization chamber 2 by means of a gravity feed device, such as a regulating needle 11 and a second end 12 connected to the flexible pipe 9.

Le fer à repasser 1 comporte également un réservoir d'eau 4 relié à la chambre de vaporisation 2 par un dispositif de régulation 5. Ce dernier est de manière classique un système de goutte-à-goutte 5 actionné par une commande 6 disposée sur le fer à repasser 1. Le réservoir 4 est alimenté en eau grâce à un orifice 7 situé de préférence à l'avant du fer.The iron 1 also includes a water tank 4 connected to the vaporization chamber 2 by a regulating device 5. The latter is conventionally a drip system 5 actuated by a control 6 disposed on the iron 1. The reservoir 4 is supplied with water through an orifice 7 preferably located at the front of the iron.

Le réservoir d'appoint 4 est distinct du conduit d'alimentation 8 reliant le réservoir intérieur à la chambre de vaporisation.The makeup tank 4 is separate from the supply conduit 8 connecting the interior tank to the vaporization chamber.

Les deux circuits d'amenée d'eau ou de vapeur sont donc complètement distincts l'un de l'autre selon qu'ils proviennent du réservoir extérieur ou du réservoir d'appoint.The two water or steam supply circuits are therefore completely separate from each other depending on whether they come from the external tank or the booster tank.

Ainsi la chambre de vaporisation 2 peut être alimentée soit par le réservoir d'eau 4 intégré au fer à repasser 1, soit par le réservoir extérieur.Thus, the vaporization chamber 2 can be supplied either by the water tank 4 integrated into the iron 1, or by the external tank.

Le réservoir extérieur peut être un réservoir à eau comportant une pompe adaptée à alimenter en eau le tuyau souple 9. L'eau traverse ainsi le tuyau souple 9 et le conduit 8 pour être distribuée ensuite à la chambre de vaporisation 2 suivant un débit régulé par le pointeau 11.The external tank can be a water tank comprising a pump adapted to supply water to the flexible pipe 9. The water thus passes through the flexible pipe 9 and the conduit 8 to be then distributed to the vaporization chamber 2 at a rate regulated by the needle 11.

Le réservoir extérieur peut également comporter des moyens de chauffage adaptés à vaporiser de l'eau contenue dans ledit réservoir extérieur. Ce dernier distribue donc directement de l'eau sous forme de vapeur au fer à repasser.The external tank can also include heating means adapted to vaporize the water contained in said external tank. The latter therefore directly distributes water in the form of steam to the iron.

Comme représenté figure 2 et selon une première réalisation de l'invention, le tuyau souple 9 est relié de manière détachable au réservoir extérieur 13.As shown in FIG. 2 and according to a first embodiment of the invention, the flexible pipe 9 is detachably connected to the external tank 13.

Le tuyau souple 9 est relié au réservoir extérieur 13 par un raccord rapide tubulaire 14 qui se fixe dans un orifice de sortie 15.The flexible hose 9 is connected to the external reservoir 13 by a tubular quick connector 14 which is fixed in an outlet orifice 15.

Ce raccord rapide 14 permet de brancher et débrancher très simplement le fer à repasser 1 au réservoir extérieur 13.This quick coupling 14 makes it very easy to connect and disconnect the iron 1 to the external reservoir 13.

Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite repasser peu de linge, il peut débrancher le fer 1 du réservoir extérieur 13 et se servir du réservoir d'appoint 4, ce qui simplifie beaucoup la mise en oeuvre et l'installation du fer à repasser 1.When the user wishes to iron little laundry, he can unplug the iron 1 from the external tank 13 and use the auxiliary tank 4, which greatly simplifies the implementation and installation of the iron 1.

Selon une autre réalisation de l'invention, représentée à la figure 3, un bloc de carrosserie 16 du fer, portant le tuyau souple 9, est détachable, le tuyau souple 9 étant connecté au dispositif d'alimentation 8, 11 lorsque le bloc de carrosserie 16 est attaché au fer à repasser. Un second bloc de carrosserie 17 est substituable au premier bloc de carrosserie 16.According to another embodiment of the invention, shown in Figure 3, a body block 16 of the iron, carrying the flexible pipe 9, is detachable, the flexible pipe 9 being connected to the supply device 8, 11 when the block body 16 is attached to the iron. A second body block 17 is substitutable for the first body block 16.

Ainsi, lors des repassages de courte durée, on peut éliminer le tuyau souple 9 du fer à repasser 1, ce qui évite que celui-ci ne vienne gêner les mouvements du fer à repasser.Thus, during short-term ironing, the flexible pipe 9 of the iron 1 can be eliminated, which prevents it from interfering with the movements of the iron.

De préférence, les premier et second blocs de carrosserie 16 et 17 comportent un cordon d'alimentation électrique 18, ce cordon d'alimentation électrique 18 étant connecté à un circuit électrique du fer à repasser 1, lorsque le premier 16 ou le second 17 bloc de carrosserie est attaché au fer à repasser.Preferably, the first and second body blocks 16 and 17 comprise an electrical supply cord 18, this electrical supply cord 18 being connected to an electrical circuit of the iron 1, when the first 16 or the second 17 block body is attached to the iron.

Ce cordon d'alimentation électrique 18 permet de manière connue de fournir l'énergie nécessaire aux résistances du fer à repasser 1 qui équipent la chambre de vaporisation 2.This electrical supply cord 18 makes it possible in known manner to supply the energy necessary for the resistances of the iron 1 which equip the vaporization chamber 2.

Comme représenté figure 3, les premier et second blocs de carrosserie 16 et 17 constituent le talon 19 du fer.As shown in Figure 3, the first and second body blocks 16 and 17 constitute the heel 19 of the iron.

Les deux blocs de carrosserie détachables 16 et 17 viennent s'emboîter ainsi sur la partie arrière du fer à repasser 1 et sont maintenus sur le fer 1 grâce à des moyens d'encliquetage 20.The two detachable body blocks 16 and 17 thus fit onto the rear part of the iron 1 and are held on the iron 1 by means of latching means 20.

Comme représenté à la figure 1, le fer à repasser 1 comporte en outre un moyen de commande 21 relié par un connecteur 22 au réservoir extérieur 13 et adapté à commander l'alimentation du tuyau souple 9 par le réservoir extérieur 13.As shown in FIG. 1, the iron 1 also comprises a control means 21 connected by a connector 22 to the external reservoir 13 and adapted to control the supply of the flexible hose 9 by the external reservoir 13.

De préférence, le moyen de commande 21 est disposé sur la poignée du fer 1 de sorte que, lorsque l'utilisateur saisit le fer 1 pour repasser, il commande automatiquement la distribution d'eau ou de vapeur par le réservoir extérieur. Cette distribution est interrompue dès que le fer est au repos et que l'utilisateur ne tient plus la poignée du fer 1.Preferably, the control means 21 is arranged on the handle of the iron 1 so that, when the user grasps the iron 1 to iron, he automatically controls the distribution of water or steam by the external tank. This distribution is interrupted as soon as the iron is at rest and that the user no longer holds the handle of the iron 1.

Comme représenté figure 2, le connecteur 22 est relié de manière détachable au réservoir extérieur 13 qui comporte une prise de connexion 23.As shown in FIG. 2, the connector 22 is detachably connected to the external reservoir 13 which has a connection socket 23.

De préférence, le tuyau souple 9, le connecteur 22 et le cordon d'alimentation électrique 18 du circuit électrique du fer 1 débouchent du fer à l'intérieur d'un cordon de liaison unique 24.Preferably, the flexible pipe 9, the connector 22 and the electrical supply cord 18 of the electrical circuit of the iron 1 open out of the iron inside a single connecting cord 24.

Cela permet de n'avoir qu'un seul cordon 24 qui s'échappe du fer à repasser 1 et de limiter ainsi la gêne qu'occasionneraient des sorties multiples séparées.This allows to have only one cord 24 which escapes from the iron 1 and thus limit the discomfort that would cause multiple separate outputs.

De préférence, le réservoir extérieur 13 comporte une prise d'alimentation électrique 25 de sorte que le tuyau souple 9, le connecteur 22 et le cordon d'alimentation électrique 18 sont tous branchés au réservoir extérieur 13.Preferably, the external reservoir 13 has an electrical supply outlet 25 so that the flexible hose 9, the connector 22 and the electrical supply cord 18 are all connected to the external reservoir 13.

Dans la deuxième réalisation représentée à la figure 3, le premier bloc de carrosserie détachable 16 comporte le connecteur 22 qui est relié au réservoir extérieur 13 et est connecté au moyen de commande 21 du fer à repasser lorsque le premier bloc de carrosserie 16 est attaché au fer à repasser. Le bloc de carrosserie 16 comporte également un tuyau souple 9.In the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the first detachable body block 16 comprises the connector 22 which is connected to the external reservoir 13 and is connected to the control means 21 of the iron when the first body block 16 is attached to the iron. The body block 16 also includes a flexible pipe 9.

Lors des repassages de longue durée avec un réservoir extérieur 13 générateur de vapeur, l'utilisateur peut brancher seulement le cordon d'alimentation électrique 18 à la prise 25 du réservoir extérieur 13 et commencer son repassage grâce au réservoir d'appoint 4 intégré au fer à repasser en attendant que le générateur de vapeur ait chauffé suffisamment pour être opérationnel.During long-term ironing with an external steam generator reservoir 13, the user can connect only the electrical supply cord 18 to the socket 25 of the external reservoir 13 and begin ironing using the auxiliary reservoir 4 integrated in the iron. iron while waiting for the steam generator to heat up enough to be operational.

Le fer à repasser 1 selon l'invention, lors de l'utilisation d'un réservoir extérieur 13 chauffant, autorise un repassage immédiat sans attendre le préchauffage du générateur.The iron 1 according to the invention, when using an external heated tank 13, allows immediate ironing without waiting for the generator preheating.

Lors des petites séances de repassage, on peut, dans la première réalisation de l'invention représentée à la figure 2, brancher l'alimentation 18 à une prise secteur classique, ce qui évite de sortir le réservoir extérieur 13 qui est encombrant.During small ironing sessions, it is possible, in the first embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 2, to connect the power supply 18 to a conventional mains outlet, which avoids taking out the external tank 13 which is bulky.

De même, dans la seconde réalisation représentée à la figure 3, lors des repassages de courte durée, on remplace le bloc de carrosserie 16 par le bloc de carrosserie 17 qui comporte uniquement un cordon d'alimentation électrique 18 que l'on branche à une prise secteur classique. L'installation du fer par l'utilisateur est donc très simplifiée pour les repassages de courte durée et n'oblige à sortir que le fer, sans le réservoir extérieur 13.Similarly, in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 3, during short-term ironing, the body block 16 is replaced by the body block 17 which comprises only an electrical supply cord 18 which is connected to a classic power outlet. The installation of the iron by the user is therefore very simplified for short-term ironing and requires only the iron to be removed, without the external reservoir 13.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples de réalisation ci-dessus et de nombreuses modifications peuvent être apportées à ceux-ci sans sortir du cadre de l'invention.Of course, the invention is not limited to the above exemplary embodiments and numerous modifications can be made to these without departing from the scope of the invention.

Les exemples de branchement du fer à repasser au réservoir extérieur ne sont pas limitatifs.The examples of connection of the iron to the external tank are not limiting.

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Fer à repasser à vapeur comprenant une chambre de vaporisation (2) reliée par un dispositif d'alimentation (8, 11) en eau ou en vapeur à un tuyau souple (9) provenant d'un réservoir extérieur (13) de grande capacité, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre un dispositif de réglage (5) du débit d'eau également relié à la chambre de vaporisation (2), ce dispositif de réglage (5) du débit étant relié à un réservoir d'appoint (4) incorporé dans ledit fer à repasser (1) et distinct dudit dispositif d'alimentation.Steam iron comprising a vaporization chamber (2) connected by a water or steam supply device (8, 11) to a flexible pipe (9) coming from a large capacity external tank (13), characterized in that it further comprises a device for adjusting (5) the water flow rate also connected to the vaporization chamber (2), this device (5) for adjusting the flow rate being connected to a booster tank ( 4) incorporated in said iron (1) and separate from said supply device. Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le tuyau souple (9) est relié de manière détachable audit réservoir extérieur (13).Iron according to claim 1, characterized in that the flexible hose (9) is detachably connected to said external reservoir (13). Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le tuyau souple (9) est relié au réservoir extérieur (13) par un raccord rapide tubulaire (14).Iron according to claim 2, characterized in that the flexible hose (9) is connected to the external reservoir (13) by a tubular quick connector (14). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce qu'un bloc de carrosserie du fer (16), portant le tuyau souple (9), est détachable, le tuyau souple (9) étant relié au dispositif d'alimentation (8, 11) lorsque le bloc de carrosserie (16) est attaché au fer à repasser (1).Iron according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that an iron body block (16) carrying the flexible pipe (9) is detachable, the flexible pipe (9) being connected to the device supply (8, 11) when the body block (16) is attached to the iron (1). Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce qu'un second bloc de carrosserie (17) est substituable au premier bloc de carrosserie (16).Iron according to claim 4, characterized in that a second body block (17) is substitutable for the first body block (16). Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que les premier (16) et second (17) blocs de carrosserie comportent un cordon d'alimentation électrique (18), ledit cordon d'alimentation électrique (18) étant connecté à un circuit électrique du fer à repasser (1) lorsque le premier bloc de carrosserie (16) ou le second bloc de carrosserie (17) est attaché au fer à repasser (1).Iron according to claim 5, characterized in that the first (16) and second (17) body blocks comprise an electrical supply cord (18), said electrical supply cord (18) being connected to a electric circuit of the iron (1) when the first body block (16) or the second body block (17) is attached to the iron (1). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce que les premier (16) et second (17) blocs de carrosserie constituent chacun le talon (19) du fer à repasser (1).Iron according to one of Claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the first (16) and second (17) body blocks each constitute the heel (19) of the iron (1). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un moyen de commande (21) relié par un connecteur (22) au réservoir extérieur (13) et adapté à commander l'alimentation du tuyau souple (9) par le réservoir extérieur (13).Iron according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it further comprises a control means (21) connected by a connector (22) to the external tank (13) and adapted to control the supply flexible hose (9) through the external reservoir (13). Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le connecteur (22) est relié de manière détachable audit réservoir extérieur (13).Iron according to claim 8, characterized in that the connector (22) is detachably connected to said external reservoir (13). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 4 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le premier bloc de carrosserie (16) comporte en outre un connecteur (22) relié au réservoir extérieur (13) et connecté à un moyen de commande (21) du fer à repasser (1) lorsque le premier bloc de carrosserie est attaché au fer à repasser (1), ledit moyen de commande (21) étant adapté à commander l'alimentation du tuyau souple (9) par le réservoir extérieur (13).Iron according to one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that the first body block (16) further comprises a connector (22) connected to the external tank (13) and connected to a control means (21 ) of the iron (1) when the first body block is attached to the iron (1), said control means (21) being adapted to control the supply of the flexible hose (9) by the external tank (13 ). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 8 à 10, caractérisé en ce que le tuyau souple (9), le connecteur (22) et un cordon d'alimentation électrique (18) d'un circuit électrique du fer (1) débouchent du fer (1) à l'intérieur d'un cordon de liaison unique (24).Iron according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the flexible pipe (9), the connector (22) and an electrical supply cord (18) of an electrical circuit of the iron (1) open iron (1) inside a single connecting bead (24). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir extérieur (13) comporte une prise d'alimentation électrique (25).Iron according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the external tank (13) has an electrical supply outlet (25). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir extérieur (13) est un réservoir à eau comportant une pompe adaptée à alimenter le tuyau souple (9) en eau.Iron conforms to one of the Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the external tank (13) is a water tank comprising a pump suitable for supplying the flexible pipe (9) with water. Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le réservoir extérieur (13) comporte des moyens de chauffage adaptés à vaporiser de l'eau contenue dans ledit réservoir extérieur (13).Iron according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the external tank (13) comprises heating means adapted to vaporize the water contained in said external tank (13). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 14, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif de réglage (5) est un système de goutte-à-goutte actionné par une commande (6) disposée sur le fer à repasser (1).Iron according to one of Claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the adjustment device (5) is a drip system actuated by a control (6) arranged on the iron (1) . Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 15, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif d'alimentation est constitué d'un conduit (8) possédant une première extrémité (10) reliée à la chambre de vaporisation (2) par l'intermédiaire d'un pointeau de régulation (11) et une seconde extrémité (12) reliée au tuyau souple (9).Iron according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the supply device consists of a conduit (8) having a first end (10) connected to the vaporization chamber (2) by l 'through a regulating needle (11) and a second end (12) connected to the flexible pipe (9).
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