EP0633344A1 - Iron with a removable reservoir - Google Patents

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EP0633344A1
EP0633344A1 EP94401507A EP94401507A EP0633344A1 EP 0633344 A1 EP0633344 A1 EP 0633344A1 EP 94401507 A EP94401507 A EP 94401507A EP 94401507 A EP94401507 A EP 94401507A EP 0633344 A1 EP0633344 A1 EP 0633344A1
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Denis Daulasim
Jacques Gudefin
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    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
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  • the present invention relates to an iron with removable reservoir.
  • Irons with a removable reservoir are known, in which the water circulation circuit of the iron, connected to the vaporization chamber, is supplied with the water contained in the removable reservoir.
  • this tank because it is housed in the body of the iron, has a reduced capacity and the autonomy of the iron is therefore necessarily limited.
  • the user must sort the laundry beforehand in order to avoid changing the type of water in the tank too frequently.
  • the present invention makes it possible to solve the aforementioned drawbacks, and in particular to provide the user with an iron, the autonomy and flexibility of which are very greatly improved compared with irons with conventional removable tanks.
  • the iron targeted by the invention comprises a water circulation circuit connected to a vaporization chamber.
  • the user can pre-fill each tank with water of various characteristics and very quickly change the water tank during ironing, either to replace an empty tank or to use water. loaded with a different laundry treatment product depending on the fabric to be ironed.
  • the change of the spray solution can be done without loss of time, and the user is not obliged to sort the laundry beforehand, taking into account the ease with which he can modify the spray solution according to the ironing linen.
  • the iron comprising a water spraying device, comprises, as accessories, a second series of refill tanks, of the cassette type, said iron comprising a second housing, adapted to accommodate a reservoir of said second series, and second connecting means adapted to connect the spraying device to a reservoir of said second series.
  • the sprayed water can come from another tank, which makes it possible for example to apply a treatment product to the linen which would not withstand the temperature of the vaporization chamber.
  • At least one visible wall of a refill tank housed in the iron is transparent.
  • the iron 1 comprises a water circulation circuit 5 connected to a vaporization chamber 5 which extends parallel to the heating sole 2 of the iron 1.
  • the distribution of water to the vaporization chamber 3 is carried out by means of a drip system 4 adjustable by the user so as to vary the flow rate of vaporized water.
  • the iron comprises as accessories a series of refill tanks 7, of the cassette type, which have substantially a parallelepiped shape.
  • the iron 1 has a housing 8 for housing a reservoir 7 inside the body of the iron 1.
  • the refill tanks 7 can be pre-filled, before ironing, with tap water or demineralized water in order to avoid scaling of the iron.
  • the water 6 of the reservoir 7 can also be loaded with a laundry treatment product, for example a product that suppresses ironing odors.
  • the user can thus have at his disposal several reservoirs 7 filled with water of different characteristics and easily change the type of water vaporized by the iron according to the clothes to be ironed by changing the refill reservoir 7.
  • connection means 3 adapted to connect the water circulation circuit 5 to the refill tank 7.
  • Each refill tank 7 has an outlet orifice 12 closed by a movable valve 13, the connection means 9 of the iron being adapted to move the valve 13.
  • the valve 13 closes the outlet orifice 12, which avoids water losses when the tank is handled by the user, especially during filling. and the introduction of the reservoir into the iron.
  • the outlet 12 is located near the bottom of the refill tank 7, which allows the water 6 to flow, under the effect of gravity alone, from the tank 7 into the circulation circuit water 5 iron 1.
  • connection means 9 of the iron 1 consists of a rod 9 extending parallel to the direction of introduction of the refill tank 7 into the housing 8 of the iron 1.
  • This rod 9 is adapted to pass through the outlet orifice 12 and to push back the valve 13 against the action of an elastic return means 14, such as a spring 14.
  • connection of the reservoir 7 to the water circulation circuit 5 is done automatically when the reservoir 7 is introduced into the iron 1.
  • the refill tank 7 is closed and has an air intake orifice 15 located in the upper part of the tank 7 in order to promote the flow of water out of the tank 6.
  • This air intake orifice 15 is closed by a second movable valve 16, the iron comprising a pusher means 17 adapted to move the second valve 16.
  • Refill tanks can therefore be sold without inconvenience by being pre-filled with a particular product.
  • the pusher means 17 is a second rod 17 extending parallel to the direction of introduction of the refill tank 7 into the housing 8 of the iron 1, the second rod being adapted to pass through the air intake orifice 15 and pushing the second valve 16 against the action of an elastic return means 18.
  • This return means 18 can be a spring or else a curved metal blade fixed to an interior wall of the reservoir 7.
  • the user can fill the refill tank 7 by means of the outlet 12 or air intake orifices 15, by moving the valves 13, 16 away from the orifices 12, 15.
  • the iron has a water spraying device 10 which allows the user to spray water on the laundry.
  • the iron 1 includes as accessories a second series of reservoirs refill 19, cassette type, and a second housing 20 adapted to accommodate a reservoir 19 of the second series.
  • Second connection means 9 are adapted to connect the spraying device 10 to a reservoir 19 of the second series.
  • connection means 9 are similar to those used to connect the reservoir 7 of the first series of accessories to the water circulation circuit 5 supplying the vaporization chamber 3.
  • the tanks 19 of the second series may also include an air intake orifice.
  • the spraying device can be supplied with another type of water, different from that contained in the reservoir 7 of the first series.
  • the tanks 19 of the second series can be of a capacity lower than that of the tanks 7 of the first series of accessories, taking into account the small amount of water sprayed during ironing.
  • the refill tanks 19 of the second series are filled with water 21 containing a laundry treatment product which cannot withstand a high temperature.
  • This iron therefore optimally allows two different treatment products to be applied to the laundry by spraying and spraying.
  • the iron has housings 8, 20 opening onto a lateral face 23 of the iron 1, in order to leave the possibility for the user to place the iron on its heel 24 during the rest phases.
  • the iron 1 can also include housings 8, 20 opening onto the rear face 24 of the iron 1.
  • At least one visible wall 11, 22 of the refill tanks 7, 19 housed in the iron 1 is transparent.
  • the user can monitor the water level 6, 21 contained in the tanks 7, 19 housed in the iron 1 at all times, without having to extract the tanks 7, 19 from the iron 1.
  • the steam iron 1 comprising a water spraying device 10 may include second connection means 9 adapted to connect the spraying device 10 to the refill tank 7, the latter also being connected to the circulation circuit d water 5 connected to the vaporization chamber 3.

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The iron (1) with a removable tank comprises a water-circulation circuit (5) connected to an evaporation chamber (3). It comprises, as accessories, a series of cassette-type refill tanks (7) and a receptacle (8) suitable for receiving a refill tank (7). Connection means are suitable for connecting the water-circulation circuit (5) to the refill tank (7). These refill tanks (7) can be filled with a product (6) selected from the following: - water - demineralised water - water laden with a laundry treatment product (see Figure 1). <IMAGE>

Description

La présente invention concerne un fer à repasser à réservoir amovible.The present invention relates to an iron with removable reservoir.

On connaît des fers à repasser à réservoir amovible, dans lesquels le circuit de circulation d'eau du fer, relié à la chambre de vaporisation, est alimenté par l'eau contenue dans le réservoir amovible.Irons with a removable reservoir are known, in which the water circulation circuit of the iron, connected to the vaporization chamber, is supplied with the water contained in the removable reservoir.

Or ce réservoir, du fait qu'il est logé dans la carrosserie du fer, a une capacité réduite et l'autonomie du fer est donc forcément limitée.However, this tank, because it is housed in the body of the iron, has a reduced capacity and the autonomy of the iron is therefore necessarily limited.

On doit donc procéder fréquemment au remplissage du réservoir, ce qui oblige à interrompre le repassage.We must therefore frequently fill the tank, which requires interrupting ironing.

De plus, lorsque l'on souhaite ajouter à l'eau du réservoir un produit pour traiter certains tissus, l'utilisateur doit évaluer la quantité d'eau qu'il utilisera lors du repassage de ces tissus. Si cette quantité d'eau contenant le produit de traitement est trop importante, l'utilisateur devra jeter celle-ci, puis rincer le réservoir avant de procéder à son remplissage avec une autre solution de traitement pour poursuivre le repassage d'autres tissus. Ces manipulations sont très contraignantes et consomment inutilement du temps.In addition, when you want to add a product to the tank water to treat certain fabrics, the user must evaluate the amount of water he will use when ironing these fabrics. If this amount of water containing the treatment product is too large, the user must discard it, then rinse the tank before filling it with another treatment solution to continue ironing other fabrics. These manipulations are very restrictive and consume unnecessary time.

De plus, l'utilisateur doit trier au préalable le linge à repasser afin d'éviter de changer trop fréquemment le type d'eau contenue dans le réservoir.In addition, the user must sort the laundry beforehand in order to avoid changing the type of water in the tank too frequently.

La présente invention permet de résoudre les inconvénients précités, et notamment de fournir à l'utilisateur un fer à repasser dont l'autonomie et la flexibilité sont très fortement améliorées par rapport aux fers à repasser à réservoir amovible classiques.The present invention makes it possible to solve the aforementioned drawbacks, and in particular to provide the user with an iron, the autonomy and flexibility of which are very greatly improved compared with irons with conventional removable tanks.

Le fer à repasser visé par l'invention comporte un circuit de circulation d'eau relié à une chambre de vaporisation.The iron targeted by the invention comprises a water circulation circuit connected to a vaporization chamber.

Selon l'invention, il est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en tant qu'accessoires une série de réservoirs de recharge, de type cassette, ledit fer comportant un logement adapté à loger un réservoir de recharge et des moyens de raccord adaptés à relier le circuit de circulation d'eau audit réservoir de recharge, lesdits réservoirs de recharge pouvant être remplis d'un produit choisi parmi les suivants:

  • eau
  • eau déminéralisée
  • eau chargée d'un produit de traitement du linge.
According to the invention, it is characterized in that it comprises, as accessories, a series of refill tanks, of the cassette type, said iron comprising a housing suitable for housing a refill tank and connection means suitable for connecting the water circulation circuit to said refill tank, said refill tanks being able to be filled with a product chosen from the following:
  • water
  • Demineralized Water
  • water loaded with a laundry treatment product.

Ainsi, grâce à la série de réservoirs de recharge, l'utilisateur peut préremplir chaque réservoir avec une eau de caractéristiques variées et changer très rapidement en cours de repassage le réservoir d'eau, soit pour remplacer un réservoir vide, soit pour utiliser une eau chargée d'un produit différent de traitement du linge selon le tissu à repasser.Thanks to the series of refill tanks, the user can pre-fill each tank with water of various characteristics and very quickly change the water tank during ironing, either to replace an empty tank or to use water. loaded with a different laundry treatment product depending on the fabric to be ironed.

Ainsi, le changement de la solution à vaporiser peut se faire sans perte de temps, et l'utilisateur n'est pas obligé de trier le linge au préalable, compte tenu de la facilité avec laquelle il peut modifier la solution à vaporiser en fonction du linge à repasser.Thus, the change of the spray solution can be done without loss of time, and the user is not obliged to sort the laundry beforehand, taking into account the ease with which he can modify the spray solution according to the ironing linen.

Selon une version avantageuse de l'invention, le fer, comportant un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau, comprend en tant qu'accessoires, une seconde série de réservoirs de recharge, de type cassette, ledit fer comportant un second logement, adapté à loger un réservoir de ladite seconde série, et des seconds moyens de raccord adaptés à relier le dispositif de pulvérisation à un réservoir de ladite seconde série.According to an advantageous version of the invention, the iron, comprising a water spraying device, comprises, as accessories, a second series of refill tanks, of the cassette type, said iron comprising a second housing, adapted to accommodate a reservoir of said second series, and second connecting means adapted to connect the spraying device to a reservoir of said second series.

Ainsi, l'eau pulvérisée peut provenir d'un autre réservoir, ce qui permet par exemple d'appliquer sur le linge un produit de traitement qui ne supporterait pas la température de la chambre de vaporisation.Thus, the sprayed water can come from another tank, which makes it possible for example to apply a treatment product to the linen which would not withstand the temperature of the vaporization chamber.

Selon une version préférée de l'invention, au moins une paroi apparente d'un réservoir de recharge logé dans le fer est transparente.According to a preferred version of the invention, at least one visible wall of a refill tank housed in the iron is transparent.

Ainsi l'utilisateur peut contrôler à tout moment le niveau d'eau dans le réservoir de recharge.So the user can check the water level in the refill tank at any time.

D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore dans la description ci-après.Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below.

Aux dessins annexés, donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs:

  • la figure 1 est une vue de côté d'une première réalisation de l'invention;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en coupe partielle selon II-II à la figure 1;
  • la figure 3 est une vue de côté d'une seconde version de l'invention;
  • les figures 4A et 4B sont des vues schématiques du fer selon l'invention.
In the appended drawings, given by way of nonlimiting examples:
  • Figure 1 is a side view of a first embodiment of the invention;
  • Figure 2 is a partial sectional view along II-II in Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a side view of a second version of the invention;
  • Figures 4A and 4B are schematic views of the iron according to the invention.

Comme représenté figure 1, le fer à repasser 1 comporte un circuit de circulation d'eau 5 relié à une chambre de vaporisation 5 qui s'étend parallèlement à la semelle chauffante 2 du fer 1.As shown in FIG. 1, the iron 1 comprises a water circulation circuit 5 connected to a vaporization chamber 5 which extends parallel to the heating sole 2 of the iron 1.

La distribution d'eau à la chambre de vaporisation 3 est réalisée au moyen d'un système de goutte-à-goutte 4 réglable par l'utilisateur de manière à varier le débit d'eau vaporisée.The distribution of water to the vaporization chamber 3 is carried out by means of a drip system 4 adjustable by the user so as to vary the flow rate of vaporized water.

Le fer à repasser comprend en tant qu'accessoires une série de réservoirs de recharge 7, de type cassette, qui ont sensiblement une forme parallélépipédique. Le fer 1 comporte un logement 8 pour loger un réservoir 7 à l'intérieur de la carrosserie du fer 1.The iron comprises as accessories a series of refill tanks 7, of the cassette type, which have substantially a parallelepiped shape. The iron 1 has a housing 8 for housing a reservoir 7 inside the body of the iron 1.

Les réservoirs de recharge 7 peuvent être préremplis, avant le repassage, d'eau du robinet ou d'eau déminéralisée afin d'éviter l'entartrage du fer à repasser. L'eau 6 du réservoir 7 peut également être chargée d'un produit de traitement du linge, par exemple d'un produit supprimant les odeurs de repassage.The refill tanks 7 can be pre-filled, before ironing, with tap water or demineralized water in order to avoid scaling of the iron. The water 6 of the reservoir 7 can also be loaded with a laundry treatment product, for example a product that suppresses ironing odors.

L'utilisateur peut avoir ainsi à sa disposition plusieurs réservoirs 7 remplis d'eau de caractéristiques différentes et changer facilement le type d'eau vaporisée par le fer selon le linge à repasser en changeant de réservoir de recharge 7.The user can thus have at his disposal several reservoirs 7 filled with water of different characteristics and easily change the type of water vaporized by the iron according to the clothes to be ironed by changing the refill reservoir 7.

Comme représenté sur la figure 2, le fer comprend des moyens de raccord 3 adaptés à relier le circuit de circulation d'eau 5 au réservoir de recharge 7.As shown in FIG. 2, the iron comprises connection means 3 adapted to connect the water circulation circuit 5 to the refill tank 7.

Chaque réservoir de recharge 7 comporte un orifice de sortie 12 obturé par un clapet mobile 13, le moyen de raccord 9 du fer étant adapté à déplacer le clapet 13.Each refill tank 7 has an outlet orifice 12 closed by a movable valve 13, the connection means 9 of the iron being adapted to move the valve 13.

Ainsi, lorsque le réservoir de recharge 7 est à l'extérieur du fer, le clapet 13 obture l'orifice de sortie 12, ce qui évite les pertes d'eau au moment des manipulations du réservoir par l'utilisateur, notamment lors du remplissage et de l'introduction du réservoir dans le fer.Thus, when the refill tank 7 is outside the iron, the valve 13 closes the outlet orifice 12, which avoids water losses when the tank is handled by the user, especially during filling. and the introduction of the reservoir into the iron.

L'orifice de sortie 12 est située à proximité du fond du réservoir de recharge 7, ce qui permet à l'eau 6 de s'écouler, sous l'effet de la seule force de gravité, du réservoir 7 dans le circuit de circulation d'eau 5 du fer 1.The outlet 12 is located near the bottom of the refill tank 7, which allows the water 6 to flow, under the effect of gravity alone, from the tank 7 into the circulation circuit water 5 iron 1.

Le moyen de raccord 9 du fer 1 est constitué d'une tige 9 s'étendant parallèlement à la direction d'introduction du réservoir de recharge 7 dans le logement 8 du fer 1.The connection means 9 of the iron 1 consists of a rod 9 extending parallel to the direction of introduction of the refill tank 7 into the housing 8 of the iron 1.

Cette tige 9 est adaptée à traverser l'orifice de sortie 12 et à repousser le clapet 13 contre l'action d'un moyen élastique de rappel 14, tel qu'un ressort 14.This rod 9 is adapted to pass through the outlet orifice 12 and to push back the valve 13 against the action of an elastic return means 14, such as a spring 14.

Ainsi, la connexion du réservoir 7 au circuit de circulation d'eau 5 se fait automatiquement lorsque le réservoir 7 est introduit dans le fer 1.Thus, the connection of the reservoir 7 to the water circulation circuit 5 is done automatically when the reservoir 7 is introduced into the iron 1.

De même, lorsque ce réservoir 7 est extrait du fer 1 alors qu'il n'est pas vide, le moyen élastique de rappel 14 permet de repousser le clapet 13 contre l'orifice de sortie 12, ce qui évite toute perte d'eau lors des changements de réservoir 7.Similarly, when this tank 7 is extracted from the iron 1 while it is not empty, the elastic return means 14 makes it possible to push the valve 13 against the outlet orifice 12, which avoids any loss of water during tank changes 7.

D'autre part, le réservoir de recharge 7 est fermé et comporte un orifice de prise d'air 15 situé dans la partie supérieure du réservoir 7 afin de favoriser l'écoulement de l'eau hors du réservoir 6.On the other hand, the refill tank 7 is closed and has an air intake orifice 15 located in the upper part of the tank 7 in order to promote the flow of water out of the tank 6.

Cet orifice de prise d'air 15 est obturé par un second clapet mobile 16, le fer comportant un moyen formant poussoir 17 adapté à déplacer le second clapet 16.This air intake orifice 15 is closed by a second movable valve 16, the iron comprising a pusher means 17 adapted to move the second valve 16.

Ainsi, lorsque le réservoir de recharge 7 est à l'extérieur du fer 1, les orifices de sortie 12 et de prise d'air 15 sont obturés, ce qui autorise la manipulation du réservoir 7 dans tous les sens sans que l'eau qui y est contenue ne s'échappe.Thus, when the refill tank 7 is outside the iron 1, the outlet 12 and air intake orifices 15 are closed, which allows manipulation of the tank 7 in all directions without the water which is contained in it does not escape.

Les réservoirs de recharge peuvent donc être sans inconvénient mis en vente en étant préremplis d'un produit particulier.Refill tanks can therefore be sold without inconvenience by being pre-filled with a particular product.

Le moyen formant poussoir 17 est une seconde tige 17 s'étendant parallèlement à la direction d'introduction du réservoir de recharge 7 dans le logement 8 du fer 1, la seconde tige étant adaptée à traverser l'orifice de prise d'air 15 et à repousser le second clapet 16 contre l'action d'un moyen élastique de rappel 18.The pusher means 17 is a second rod 17 extending parallel to the direction of introduction of the refill tank 7 into the housing 8 of the iron 1, the second rod being adapted to pass through the air intake orifice 15 and pushing the second valve 16 against the action of an elastic return means 18.

Ce moyen de rappel 18 peut être un ressort ou bien une lame de métal courbée fixée sur une paroi intérieure du réservoir 7.This return means 18 can be a spring or else a curved metal blade fixed to an interior wall of the reservoir 7.

L'utilisateur peut remplir le réservoir de recharge 7 par l'intermédiaire des orifices de sortie 12 ou de prise d'air 15, en écartant les clapets 13, 16 des orifices 12, 15.The user can fill the refill tank 7 by means of the outlet 12 or air intake orifices 15, by moving the valves 13, 16 away from the orifices 12, 15.

Selon une version améliorée de l'invention, représentée à la figure 3, le fer à repasser comporte un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau 10 qui permet à l'utilisateur de pulvériser de l'eau sur le linge. Le fer 1 comprend en tant qu'accessoires, une seconde série de réservoirs de recharge 19, de type cassette, et un second logement 20 adapté à loger un réservoir 19 de la seconde série. Des seconds moyens de raccord 9 sont adaptés à relier le dispositif de pulvérisation 10 à un réservoir 19 de la seconde série.According to an improved version of the invention, shown in Figure 3, the iron has a water spraying device 10 which allows the user to spray water on the laundry. The iron 1 includes as accessories a second series of reservoirs refill 19, cassette type, and a second housing 20 adapted to accommodate a reservoir 19 of the second series. Second connection means 9 are adapted to connect the spraying device 10 to a reservoir 19 of the second series.

Ces moyens de raccord 9 sont semblables à ceux utilisés pour connecter le réservoir 7 de la première série d'accessoires au circuit de circulation d'eau 5 alimentant la chambre de vaporisation 3.These connection means 9 are similar to those used to connect the reservoir 7 of the first series of accessories to the water circulation circuit 5 supplying the vaporization chamber 3.

Les réservoirs 19 de la seconde série peuvent également comporter un orifice de prise d'air.The tanks 19 of the second series may also include an air intake orifice.

Ainsi, le dispositif de pulvérisation peut être alimenté par un autre type d'eau, différent de celui contenu dans le réservoir 7 de la première série.Thus, the spraying device can be supplied with another type of water, different from that contained in the reservoir 7 of the first series.

Les réservoirs 19 de la seconde série peuvent être d'une capacité inférieure à celle des réservoirs 7 de la première série d'accessoires, compte tenu de la faible quantité d'eau pulvérisée lors du repassage.The tanks 19 of the second series can be of a capacity lower than that of the tanks 7 of the first series of accessories, taking into account the small amount of water sprayed during ironing.

Les réservoirs de recharge 19 de la seconde série sont remplis d'eau 21 contenant un produit de traitement du linge ne supportant pas une température élevée.The refill tanks 19 of the second series are filled with water 21 containing a laundry treatment product which cannot withstand a high temperature.

On peut ainsi pulvériser sur le linge des produits de traitement qui ne supporteraient pas la température de la chambre de vaporisation 3.It is thus possible to spray on the linen treatment products which would not withstand the temperature of the vaporization chamber 3.

Ce fer à repasser permet donc de façon optimale d'appliquer sur le linge deux produits de traitement différents par pulvérisation et par vaporisation.This iron therefore optimally allows two different treatment products to be applied to the laundry by spraying and spraying.

Comme illustré aux figures 4A et 4B, le fer comporte des logements 8, 20 débouchant sur une face latérale 23 du fer 1, afin de laisser la possibilité à l'utilisateur de poser le fer sur son talon 24 pendant les phases de repos.As illustrated in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the iron has housings 8, 20 opening onto a lateral face 23 of the iron 1, in order to leave the possibility for the user to place the iron on its heel 24 during the rest phases.

Le fer 1 peut également comporter des logements 8, 20 débouchant sur la face arrière 24 du fer 1.The iron 1 can also include housings 8, 20 opening onto the rear face 24 of the iron 1.

De préférence, au moins une paroi apparente 11, 22 des réservoirs de recharge 7, 19 logés dans le fer 1 est transparente.Preferably, at least one visible wall 11, 22 of the refill tanks 7, 19 housed in the iron 1 is transparent.

Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut surveiller à chaque instant le niveau d'eau 6, 21 contenue dans les réservoirs 7, 19 logés dans le fer 1, sans avoir à extraire les réservoirs 7, 19 du fer 1.Thus, the user can monitor the water level 6, 21 contained in the tanks 7, 19 housed in the iron 1 at all times, without having to extract the tanks 7, 19 from the iron 1.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples 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 examples and numerous modifications can be made to them without departing from the scope of the invention.

Ainsi, le fer à repasser 1 à vapeur comportant un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau 10 peut comporter des seconds moyens de raccord 9 adaptés à relier le dispositif de pulvérisation 10 au réservoir de recharge 7, ce dernier étant également raccordé au circuit de circulation d'eau 5 relié à la chambre de vaporisation 3.Thus, the steam iron 1 comprising a water spraying device 10 may include second connection means 9 adapted to connect the spraying device 10 to the refill tank 7, the latter also being connected to the circulation circuit d water 5 connected to the vaporization chamber 3.

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Fer à repasser à réservoir amovible comportant un circuit de circulation d'eau (5) relié à une chambre de vaporisation (3), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en tant qu'accessoires une série de réservoirs de recharge (7), de type cassette, ledit fer (1) comportant un logement (8) adapté à loger un réservoir de recharge (7) et des moyens de raccord (9) adaptés à relier le circuit de circulation d'eau (5) audit réservoir de recharge (7), lesdits réservoirs de recharge (7) pouvant être remplis d'un produit (6) choisi parmi les suivants: - eau - eau déminéralisée - eau chargée d'un produit de traitement du linge. Iron with removable reservoir comprising a water circulation circuit (5) connected to a vaporization chamber (3), characterized in that it includes, as accessories, a series of refill reservoirs (7), of cassette type, said iron (1) comprising a housing (8) adapted to accommodate a refill tank (7) and connection means (9) adapted to connect the water circulation circuit (5) to said refill tank ( 7), said refill tanks (7) being able to be filled with a product (6) chosen from the following: - water - Demineralized Water - water loaded with a laundry treatment product. Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 1, comportant en outre un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau (10), caractérisé en ce que le fer comporte des seconds moyens de raccord (9) adaptés à relier le dispositif de pulvérisation (10) audit réservoir de recharge (7).Iron according to claim 1, further comprising a water spraying device (10), characterized in that the iron comprises second connecting means (9) adapted to connect the spraying device (10) to said tank refill (7). Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 1, comportant en outre un dispositif de pulvérisation d'eau (10), caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en tant qu'accessoires, une seconde série de réservoirs de recharge (19), de type cassette, ledit fer (1) comportant un second logement (20), adapté à loger un réservoir (19) de ladite seconde série, et des seconds moyens de raccord (9) adaptés à relier le dispositif de pulvérisation (10) à un réservoir (19) de ladite seconde série.Iron according to claim 1, further comprising a water spraying device (10), characterized in that it comprises, as accessories, a second series of refill tanks (19), of the cassette type , said iron (1) comprising a second housing (20), adapted to accommodate a reservoir (19) of said second series, and second connection means (9) adapted to connect the spraying device (10) to a reservoir ( 19) of said second series. Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les réservoirs de recharge (19) de ladite seconde série sont remplis d'eau (21) contenant un produit de traitement du linge ne supportant pas une température élevée.Iron according to claim 3, characterized in that the refill tanks (19) of said second series are filled with water (21) containing a laundry treatment product which cannot withstand a high temperature. Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un logement (8, 20) débouchant sur une face latérale (23) du fer (1).Iron according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises at least one housing (8, 20) opening onto a lateral face (23) of the iron (1). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un logement (8, 20) débouchant sur une face arrière (24) du fer (1).Iron according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it comprises at least one housing (8, 20) opening onto a rear face (24) of the iron (1). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins une paroi apparente (11, 22) des réservoirs de recharge (7, 19) logés dans le fer (1) est transparente.Iron according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that at least one visible wall (11, 22) of the refill tanks (7, 19) housed in the iron (1) is transparent. Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que chaque réservoir de recharge (7, 19) comporte au moins un orifice de sortie (12) obturé par un clapet mobile (13), chaque moyen de raccord (9) dudit fer (1) étant adapté à déplacer ledit clapet (13).Iron according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that each refill tank (7, 19) has at least one outlet orifice (12) closed by a movable valve (13), each connecting means (9) of said iron (1) being adapted to move said valve (13). Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'orifice de sortie (12) est situé à proximité du fond du réservoir de recharge (7, 19).Iron according to claim 8, characterized in that the outlet orifice (12) is located near the bottom of the refill tank (7, 19). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 8 ou 9, caractérisé en ce que chaque moyen de raccord (9) du fer (1) est constitué d'une tige (9) s'étendant parallèlement à la direction d'introduction du réservoir de recharge (7, 19) dans le logement (8, 20) du fer (1), ladite tige (9) étant adaptée à traverser l'orifice de sortie (12) et à repousser le clapet (13) contre l'action d'un moyen élastique de rappel (14).Iron according to one of claims 8 or 9, characterized in that each connecting means (9) of the iron (1) consists of a rod (9) extending parallel to the direction of introduction of the refill tank (7, 19) in the housing (8, 20) of the iron (1), said rod (9) being adapted to pass through the outlet orifice (12) and to push the valve (13) against the action of an elastic return means (14). Fer à repasser conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que chaque réservoir de recharge (7, 19) est fermé et comporte un orifice de prise d'air (15) dans la partie supérieure du réservoir de recharge (7, 19).Iron according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that each refill tank (7, 19) is closed and has an air intake opening (15) in the upper part of the refill tank ( 7, 19). Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que l'orifice de prise d'air (15) est obturé par un second clapet (16) mobile, le fer (1) comportant un moyen formant poussoir (17) adapté à déplacer ledit second clapet (16).Iron according to claim 11, characterized in that the air intake orifice (15) is closed by a second movable valve (16), the iron (1) comprising a means forming a pusher (17) adapted to moving said second valve (16). Fer à repasser conforme à la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que le moyen formant poussoir (17) est une seconde tige (17) s'étendant parallèlement à la direction d'introduction du réservoir de recharge (7, 19) dans le logement (8, 20) du fer (1), ladite seconde tige (17) étant adaptée à traverser l'orifice de prise d'air (15) et à repousser ledit second clapet (16) contre l'action d'un moyen élastique de rappel (18).Iron according to claim 12, characterized in that the pusher means (17) is a second rod (17) extending parallel to the direction of introduction of the refill tank (7, 19) into the housing ( 8, 20) of the iron (1), said second rod (17) being adapted to pass through the air intake orifice (15) and to push said second valve (16) against the action of an elastic means of reminder (18).
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