EP0658647A1 - Steam generator for iron - Google Patents

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EP0658647A1
EP0658647A1 EP94402637A EP94402637A EP0658647A1 EP 0658647 A1 EP0658647 A1 EP 0658647A1 EP 94402637 A EP94402637 A EP 94402637A EP 94402637 A EP94402637 A EP 94402637A EP 0658647 A1 EP0658647 A1 EP 0658647A1
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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
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F22—STEAM GENERATION
    • F22B—METHODS OF STEAM GENERATION; STEAM BOILERS
    • F22B1/00—Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method
    • F22B1/28—Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method in boilers heated electrically
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  • the present invention relates to a steam generator for an iron.
  • the steam generators comprise a water tank, means for heating this water, this tank comprising at its upper part a steam outlet orifice intended to be connected to the iron and a water filling opening.
  • Tartar particles can settle and completely obstruct certain sensitive parts of the steam generator such as the solenoid valve which controls the passage of steam to the iron or the pressure safety device generally contained in the closure cap. from the water filling opening of the tank and which protects the generator against overpressure of vapor.
  • the object of the present invention is to remedy the above drawback.
  • the invention thus relates to a steam generator for an iron comprising a water tank, means for heating this water, this tank comprising at its upper part a steam outlet orifice intended to be connected to the iron and a water filling opening.
  • This steam generator further comprises, upstream of the outlet orifice, a filter intended to retain the particles of tartar formed during the heating of the water and capable of being entrained by the steam towards the outlet orifice of steam.
  • the steam generator is characterized in that the filter is placed in the water filling opening under the plug which closes this opening.
  • the sensitive parts of the iron are not likely to be blocked by a deposit of tartar or lime.
  • the filter is visible and accessible after removing the cap, to be cleaned or replaced.
  • the filter is arranged upstream of the solenoid valve which controls the passage of steam to the iron.
  • the solenoid valve is thus effectively protected against scale deposits.
  • the filter is carried by said plug.
  • the filter is also removed, which makes it possible to examine its condition and to clean it easily.
  • the steam generator for an iron comprises a water tank 1, an electrical resistance (not shown) for heating this water, this tank 1 comprising at its upper part an orifice 2 for the outlet of steam intended to be connected to an iron and an opening 3 for filling with water.
  • the generator comprises, upstream of the outlet orifice 2, at least one filter 4 intended to retain the particles of tartar formed during the heating of the water and capable of being entrained by the steam towards the outlet 2.
  • the filter 4 is placed in the opening 3 for filling the water under the plug 5 which closes this opening 3.
  • the plug 5 may contain a pressure safety device.
  • the filter 4 is arranged upstream of the solenoid valve 6 which controls the passage of steam to the iron.
  • the filter 4 is carried by the plug 5.
  • the stopper 5 has a nozzle 7 which is screwed into the opening 3 for filling with water and has an axial passage 8 which communicates with the interior of the reservoir 1.
  • the lower part of the nozzle has two filters 4 , 4a extending perpendicularly to the axis of the axial passage 8.
  • the outer surface of the end piece 7 has an annular groove 9 communicating with the passage 8 through one or more openings 10 and with the duct 2 for steam outlet.
  • the two filters 4, 4a are arranged one above the other and fixed inside the end piece 7 by means such as circlips.
  • the filter 4b is spaced from the plug 5 and is fixed to the lower end 3a of the opening 3 for filling with water.
  • the filter 4b comprises a grip handle 11 projecting upwards from the filling opening 3.
  • the plug 5 comprises a hollow endpiece 7a screwed into the opening 3 and the handle 11 of the filter 4b projects into the hollow part 10a of the endpiece 7a.
  • the filter 4c is spaced from the plug 5 and is fixed to the lower end 3a of the opening 3 for filling with water.
  • This filter is removable thanks to a grip handle 11a projecting upwards from the filling opening 3.
  • the plug 5 comprises an end piece 7 which is screwed into the filling opening 3 and has an axial passage 8 which communicates with the interior of the reservoir 1.
  • the lower part of the nozzle 7 comprises a filter 4d extending perpendicular to the axis of the axial passage 8. The filter 4d, secured to the plug, is visible and removable for easy cleaning.
  • the filters 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d can be a mesh or a perforated sheet of metal, preferably made of stainless steel or plastic, or any other known filter.
  • the water contained in the tank 1 is heated until boiling. Fine particles of tartar from the mineral elements contained in the water are deposited on the surface of this water and are entrained by the steam towards the outlet 2 which leads to the iron.
  • the direction of passage of the steam is shown diagrammatically by the arrow F.
  • the fine scale particles are retained by the filter (s) 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d.
  • the tank 1 must be filled with water (which must be done periodically), the user unscrews the cap 5.
  • the filters 4, 4a carried by the plug 5 are removed at the same time as the latter.
  • the user can then clean the filters 4, 4a if they are partially clogged with limestone.
  • the solenoid valve 6 as well as the pressure safety device contained in the plug 5 are thus protected against any risk of obstruction by limescale.
  • the filter 4b can be removed easily, for cleaning by means of the handle 11.
  • the filters 4c, 4d can be easily removed after removing the plug 5.
  • the space between the two filters 4,4a can possibly be filled with grains or fibers of a filtering or treating material.

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Abstract

The steam generator for an iron comprises a water tank (1) having in its upper part a steam-outlet port (2), intended to be connected to the iron, and a water-filling orifice (3). The generator comprises, upstream of the outlet port (2), a filter (4, 4a) intended for retaining the particles of scale which are formed during the heating of the water and which are capable of being carried along by the steam towards the steam-outlet port (2). <IMAGE>

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La présente invention concerne un générateur de vapeur pour fer à repasser.The present invention relates to a steam generator for an iron.

Les générateurs de vapeur comprennent un réservoir d'eau, des moyens pour chauffer cette eau, ce réservoir comportant à sa partie supérieure un orifice de sortie de vapeur destiné à être relié au fer à repasser et une ouverture de remplissage d'eau.The steam generators comprise a water tank, means for heating this water, this tank comprising at its upper part a steam outlet orifice intended to be connected to the iron and a water filling opening.

On sait que lors du chauffage de l'eau contenue dans le réservoir du générateur de vapeur, il se forme dans cette eau des particules de tartre ou de calcaire.We know that when the water in the steam generator tank is heated, particles of lime or lime form in this water.

Les particules de tartre peuvent se déposer et obstruer complètement certaines parties sensibles du générateur de vapeur telles que l'électro-vanne qui commande le passage de la vapeur vers le fer à repasser ou le dispositif de sécurité de pression généralement contenu dans le bouchon de fermeture de l'ouverture de remplissage d'eau du réservoir et qui protège le générateur contre les surpressions de vapeur.Tartar particles can settle and completely obstruct certain sensitive parts of the steam generator such as the solenoid valve which controls the passage of steam to the iron or the pressure safety device generally contained in the closure cap. from the water filling opening of the tank and which protects the generator against overpressure of vapor.

Le but de la présente invention est de remédier à l'inconvénient ci-dessus.The object of the present invention is to remedy the above drawback.

L'invention vise ainsi un générateur de vapeur pour fer à repasser comprenant un réservoir d'eau, des moyens pour chauffer cette eau, ce réservoir comportant à sa partie supérieure un orifice de sortie de vapeur destiné à être relié au fer à repasser et une ouverture de remplissage d'eau.The invention thus relates to a steam generator for an iron comprising a water tank, means for heating this water, this tank comprising at its upper part a steam outlet orifice intended to be connected to the iron and a water filling opening.

Ce générateur de vapeur comprend en outre, en amont de l'orifice de sortie, un filtre destiné à retenir les particules de tartre formées lors du chauffage de l'eau et susceptibles d'être entraînées par la vapeur vers l'orifice de sortie de la vapeur.This steam generator further comprises, upstream of the outlet orifice, a filter intended to retain the particles of tartar formed during the heating of the water and capable of being entrained by the steam towards the outlet orifice of steam.

Suivant l'invention, le générateur de vapeur est caractérisé en ce que le filtre est placé dans l'ouverture de remplissage d'eau sous le bouchon qui ferme cette ouverture.According to the invention, the steam generator is characterized in that the filter is placed in the water filling opening under the plug which closes this opening.

De ce fait, les parties sensibles du fer ne risquent pas d'être obstruées par un dépôt de tartre ou de calcaire.Therefore, the sensitive parts of the iron are not likely to be blocked by a deposit of tartar or lime.

De plus, le filtre est visible et accessible après enlèvement du bouchon, pour être nettoyé ou remplacé.In addition, the filter is visible and accessible after removing the cap, to be cleaned or replaced.

Dans le cas où le dispositif de sécurité de pression est disposé dans le bouchon, ce dispositif de sécurité de pression est également protégé par le filtre contre les risques d'obstruction dus au tartre.In the case where the pressure safety device is placed in the cap, this pressure safety device is also protected by the filter against the risks of obstruction due to scale.

Dans une version avantageuse de l'invention, le filtre est disposé en amont de l'électro-vanne qui comande le passage de la vapeur vers le fer à repasser.In an advantageous version of the invention, the filter is arranged upstream of the solenoid valve which controls the passage of steam to the iron.

L'électro-vanne se trouve ainsi efficacement protégée contre les dépôts de tartre.The solenoid valve is thus effectively protected against scale deposits.

De préférence, le filtre est porté par ledit bouchon.Preferably, the filter is carried by said plug.

Ainsi, en enlevant le bouchon, on enlève également le filtre, ce qui permet d'examiner son état et de le nettoyer facilement.Thus, by removing the cap, the filter is also removed, which makes it possible to examine its condition and to clean it easily.

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 schématique en coupe partielle d'un générateur de vapeur équipé d'un filtre,
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique analogue à la figure 1 et illustrant un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention.
  • la figure 3 est une vue schématique analogue aux figures 1 et 2, illustrant un autre mode de réalisation de l'invention.
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  • FIG. 1 is a schematic view in partial section of a steam generator equipped with a filter,
  • Figure 2 is a schematic view similar to Figure 1 and illustrating another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is a schematic view similar to Figures 1 and 2, illustrating another mode of realization of the invention.

Dans la réalisation de la figure 1, le générateur de vapeur pour fer à repasser comprend un réservoir d'eau 1, une résistance électrique (non représentée) pour chauffer cette eau, ce réservoir 1 comportant à sa partie supérieure un orifice 2 de sortie de vapeur destiné à être relié à un fer à repasser et une ouverture 3 de remplissage d'eau.In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the steam generator for an iron comprises a water tank 1, an electrical resistance (not shown) for heating this water, this tank 1 comprising at its upper part an orifice 2 for the outlet of steam intended to be connected to an iron and an opening 3 for filling with water.

Conformément à l'invention, le générateur comprend en amont de l'orifice de sortie 2, au moins un filtre 4 destiné à retenir les particules de tartre formées lors du chauffage de l'eau et susceptibles d'être entraînées par la vapeur vers l'orifice de sortie 2.According to the invention, the generator comprises, upstream of the outlet orifice 2, at least one filter 4 intended to retain the particles of tartar formed during the heating of the water and capable of being entrained by the steam towards the outlet 2.

Dans l'exemple représenté, le filtre 4 est placé dans l'ouverture 3 de remplissage d'eau sous le bouchon 5 qui ferme cette ouverture 3. Le bouchon 5 peut renfermer un dispositif de sécurité de pression.In the example shown, the filter 4 is placed in the opening 3 for filling the water under the plug 5 which closes this opening 3. The plug 5 may contain a pressure safety device.

Par ailleurs, le filtre 4 est disposé en amont de l'électro-vanne 6 qui commande le passage de la vapeur vers le fer à repasser.Furthermore, the filter 4 is arranged upstream of the solenoid valve 6 which controls the passage of steam to the iron.

Dans le cas de la figure 1, le filtre 4 est porté par le bouchon 5.In the case of FIG. 1, the filter 4 is carried by the plug 5.

Par ailleurs, le bouchon 5 comporte un embout 7 qui est vissé dans l'ouverture 3 de remplissage d'eau et comporte un passage axial 8 qui communique avec l'intérieur du réservoir 1. La partie inférieure de l'embout comporte deux filtres 4, 4a s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'axe du passage axial 8. La surface extérieure de l'embout 7 comporte une gorge annulaire 9 communiquant avec le passage 8 par une ou plusieurs ouvertures 10 et avec le conduit 2 de sortie de la vapeur.Furthermore, the stopper 5 has a nozzle 7 which is screwed into the opening 3 for filling with water and has an axial passage 8 which communicates with the interior of the reservoir 1. The lower part of the nozzle has two filters 4 , 4a extending perpendicularly to the axis of the axial passage 8. The outer surface of the end piece 7 has an annular groove 9 communicating with the passage 8 through one or more openings 10 and with the duct 2 for steam outlet.

Les deux filtres 4, 4a sont disposés l'un au dessus de l'autre et fixés à l'intérieur de l'embout 7 par des moyens tels que des circlips.The two filters 4, 4a are arranged one above the other and fixed inside the end piece 7 by means such as circlips.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 2, le filtre 4b est espacé du bouchon 5 et est fixé à l'extrémité inférieure 3a de l'ouverture 3 de remplissage d'eau.In the example of FIG. 2, the filter 4b is spaced from the plug 5 and is fixed to the lower end 3a of the opening 3 for filling with water.

De plus, dans cet exemple, le filtre 4b comporte une anse 11 de préhension faisant saillie vers le haut de l'ouverture de remplissage 3.In addition, in this example, the filter 4b comprises a grip handle 11 projecting upwards from the filling opening 3.

Comme dans l'exemple de la figure 1, le bouchon 5 comporte un embout creux 7a vissé dans l'ouverture 3 et l'anse 11 du filtre 4b fait saillie dans la partie creuse 10a de l'embout 7a.As in the example of FIG. 1, the plug 5 comprises a hollow endpiece 7a screwed into the opening 3 and the handle 11 of the filter 4b projects into the hollow part 10a of the endpiece 7a.

Dans l'exemple de la figure 3, le filtre 4c est espacé du bouchon 5 et est fixé à l'extrémité inférieure 3a de l'ouverture 3 de remplisssage d'eau.In the example of FIG. 3, the filter 4c is spaced from the plug 5 and is fixed to the lower end 3a of the opening 3 for filling with water.

Ce filtre est amovible grâce à une anse de préhension 11a faisant saillie vers le haut de l'ouverture 3 de remplissage.This filter is removable thanks to a grip handle 11a projecting upwards from the filling opening 3.

Par ailleurs, comme dans l'exemple de la figure 1, le bouchon 5 comporte un embout 7 qui est vissé dans l'ouverture 3 de remplissage et comporte un passage axial 8 qui communique avec l'intérieur du réservoir 1. La partie inférieure de l'embout 7 comporte un filtre 4d s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'axe du passage axial 8. Le filtre 4d, solidaire du bouchon, est visible et démontable pour le nettoyer facilement.Furthermore, as in the example in FIG. 1, the plug 5 comprises an end piece 7 which is screwed into the filling opening 3 and has an axial passage 8 which communicates with the interior of the reservoir 1. The lower part of the nozzle 7 comprises a filter 4d extending perpendicular to the axis of the axial passage 8. The filter 4d, secured to the plug, is visible and removable for easy cleaning.

Les filtres 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d peuvent être un grillage ou une feuille perforée en métal de préférence en acier inoxydable ou matière plastique, ou tout autre filtre connu.The filters 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d can be a mesh or a perforated sheet of metal, preferably made of stainless steel or plastic, or any other known filter.

Lors du fonctionnement du générateur de vapeur, l'eau contenue dans le réservoir 1 est chauffée jusqu'à ébullition. De fines particules de tartre provenant des éléments minéraux contenus dans l'eau se déposent à la surface de cette eau et sont entraînées par la vapeur vers la sortie 2 qui conduit au fer à repasser.During operation of the steam generator, the water contained in the tank 1 is heated until boiling. Fine particles of tartar from the mineral elements contained in the water are deposited on the surface of this water and are entrained by the steam towards the outlet 2 which leads to the iron.

Dans les trois exemples de réalisations, le sens de passage de la vapeur est schématisé par la flèche F.In the three exemplary embodiments, the direction of passage of the steam is shown diagrammatically by the arrow F.

Les fines particules de tartre sont retenues par le ou les filtres 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d. Lorsque le réservoir 1 doit être rempli d'eau (ce qui doit être fait périodiquement), l'utilisateur dévisse le bouchon 5.The fine scale particles are retained by the filter (s) 4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d. When the tank 1 must be filled with water (which must be done periodically), the user unscrews the cap 5.

Dans le cas de la réalisation de la figure 1, les filtres 4, 4a portés par le bouchon 5 s'enlèvent en même temps que ce dernier.In the case of the embodiment of FIG. 1, the filters 4, 4a carried by the plug 5 are removed at the same time as the latter.

L'utilisateur peut alors nettoyer les filtres 4, 4a s'ils sont partiellement colmatés par du calcaire.The user can then clean the filters 4, 4a if they are partially clogged with limestone.

L'électro-vanne 6 ainsi que le dispositif de sécurité de pression contenu dans le bouchon 5 sont ainsi protégés contre tout risque d'obstruction par du calcaire.The solenoid valve 6 as well as the pressure safety device contained in the plug 5 are thus protected against any risk of obstruction by limescale.

De même, aucun dépôt de calcaire ne peut avoir lieu dans le fer à repasser relié à la sortie 6a de l'électro-vanne 6.Likewise, no deposit of limescale can take place in the iron connected to the outlet 6a of the solenoid valve 6.

Dans le cas de l'exemple de la figure 2, après enlèvement du bouchon 5, le filtre 4b peut être enlevé facilement, en vue de son nettoyage grâce à l'anse 11.In the case of the example in FIG. 2, after removing the plug 5, the filter 4b can be removed easily, for cleaning by means of the handle 11.

De même, dans l'exemple de réalisation de la figure 3, les filtres 4c, 4d peuvent être démontés facilement après enlèvement du bouchon 5.Likewise, in the embodiment of FIG. 3, the filters 4c, 4d can be easily removed after removing the plug 5.

Dans le cas de l'exemple de la figure 1, l'espace compris entre les deux filtres 4,4a peut éventuellement être rempli par des grains ou des fibres d'une matière filtrante ou traitante.In the case of the example in FIG. 1, the space between the two filters 4,4a can possibly be filled with grains or fibers of a filtering or treating material.

Il en est de même dans le cas de l'exemple de la figure 3.The same is true in the case of the example in FIG. 3.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits ci-dessus et des variantes d'exécution peuvent y être apportées.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and variants can be made.

On peut notamment combiner de différentes manières plusieurs filtres, amovibles ou non, les uns étant portés par le bouchon fermant l'ouverture de remplissage, les autres espacés dudit bouchon.We can in particular combine different ways several filters, removable or not, some being carried by the cap closing the filling opening, the other spaced from said cap.

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Générateur de vapeur pour fer à repasser comprenant un réservoir d'eau (1), des moyens pour chauffer cette eau, ce réservoir (1) comportant à sa partie supérieure un orifice (2) de sortie de vapeur destiné à être relié au fer à repasser, une ouverture (3) de remplissage d'eau et, en amont de l'orifice de sortie (2), au moins un filtre (4,4a,4b,4c,4d) destiné à retenir les particules de tartre formées lors du chauffage de l'eau et susceptibles d'être entraînées par la vapeur vers l'orifice (2) de sortie de la vapeur, le générateur de vapeur étant caractérisé en ce que le filtre (4,4a,4b,4c,4d) est placé dans l'ouverture (3) de remplissage d'eau sous le bouchon (5) qui ferme cette ouverture.Steam generator for an iron comprising a water tank (1), means for heating this water, this tank (1) having at its upper part a steam outlet orifice (2) intended to be connected to the iron iron, an opening (3) for filling with water and, upstream of the outlet orifice (2), at least one filter (4,4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) intended to retain the particles of tartar formed during of water heating and likely to be entrained by the steam towards the orifice (2) of steam outlet, the steam generator being characterized in that the filter (4,4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is placed in the opening (3) for filling with water under the plug (5) which closes this opening. Générateur de vapeur conforme à l'une des revendications 1, caractérisé en ce que le filtre (4, 4a,4b,4c,4d) est disposé en amont de l'électro-vanne (6) qui commande le passage de la vapeur vers le fer à repasser.Steam generator according to one of claims 1, characterized in that the filter (4, 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is arranged upstream of the solenoid valve (6) which controls the passage of steam to the iron. Générateur de vapeur conforme à l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que le filtre (4,4a,4d) est porté par ledit bouchon (5).Steam generator according to either of Claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the filter (4,4a, 4d) is carried by the said plug (5). Générateur de vapeur conforme à la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon (5) comporte un embout (7) qui est vissé dans l'ouverture (3) de remplissage d'eau et comporte un passage axial (8) qui communique avec l'intérieur du réservoir (1), la partie inférieure de l'embout (7) comportant au moins un filtre (4,4a,4d) s'étendant perpendiculairement à l'axe du passage (8) et la surface extérieure de l'embout (7) comportant une gorge annulaire (9) communiquant avec le passage (8) par une ou plusieurs ouvertures (10) et avec le conduit (2) de sortie de la vapeur.Steam generator according to claim 3, characterized in that the plug (5) has a nozzle (7) which is screwed into the opening (3) for filling with water and has an axial passage (8) which communicates with the interior of the reservoir (1), the lower part of the nozzle (7) comprising at least one filter (4,4a, 4d) extending perpendicular to the axis of the passage (8) and the outer surface of the end piece (7) comprising an annular groove (9) communicating with the passage (8) through one or more openings (10) and with the steam outlet duct (2). Générateur de vapeur conforme à la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que ledit passage (8) comprend deux filtres (4,4a) disposés l'un au-dessus de l'autre.Steam generator in accordance with claim 4, characterized in that said passage (8) comprises two filters (4,4a) arranged one above the other. Générateur de vapeur conforme à l'une des revendication 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que le filtre (4b,4c) est espacé du bouchon (5) et est fixé de façon amovible à l'extrémité inférieure de l'ouverture (3) de remplissage d'eau.Steam generator according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the filter (4b, 4c) is spaced from the plug (5) and is removably attached to the lower end of the opening (3) filling water. Générateur de vapeur conforme à la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le filtre (4b,4c) comporte une anse de préhension (11,11a) faisant saille vers le haut dans l'ouverture (3) de remplissage.Steam generator according to claim 6, characterized in that the filter (4b, 4c) has a grip handle (11,11a) projecting upwards into the filling opening (3). Générateur de vapeur conforme à la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon (5) comporte un embout creux (7a) vissé dans ladite ouverture (3), l'anse (11) du filtre (4b) faisant saillie dans la partie creuse (10a) de l'embout (7).Steam generator according to claim 7, characterized in that the plug (5) has a hollow end piece (7a) screwed into said opening (3), the handle (11) of the filter (4b) projecting into the hollow part (10a) of the end piece (7). Générateur de vapeur conforme à l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le filtre (4,4a,4b,4c,4d) est un grillage ou une feuille perforée en métal ou en matière plastique.Steam generator according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the filter (4,4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) is a mesh or a perforated sheet of metal or plastic.
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