EP1554424B1 - Multipurpose drip iron - Google Patents

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EP1554424B1
EP1554424B1 EP03807929A EP03807929A EP1554424B1 EP 1554424 B1 EP1554424 B1 EP 1554424B1 EP 03807929 A EP03807929 A EP 03807929A EP 03807929 A EP03807929 A EP 03807929A EP 1554424 B1 EP1554424 B1 EP 1554424B1
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Volkmar Uebele
Klaus Maier
Reinhard Ahlers
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  • the present invention relates to steam irons where the water supplied by a reservoir is vaporized almost instantaneously in a vaporization chamber, the flow of water from the reservoir to the vaporization chamber being controlled by a dropper.
  • the advanced irons also include a drip-free device which stops the flow of water to be sprayed when the steam chamber is insufficiently hot, to avoid water spitting on the ironed linen.
  • a simple thermostatic device fulfilling this function consists of a bimetallic strip subjected to heating of the vaporization chamber and which opens a non-drip valve arranged in series with the drip.
  • the advanced irons further include self-cleaning means for cleaning the interior of this chamber.
  • These means consist of a relatively wide opening in the bottom of the internal water tank through which can quickly empty said tank into the vaporization chamber, causing a jet of water and steam, which purges the iron. The flow of water from the tank to the chamber must then be able to continue despite the sudden cooling of the vaporization chamber and the closing of the anti-drip valve.
  • Patent FR2589492 discloses an iron having a drip which controls the flow of water in the vaporization chamber. The drip is in series with a non-drip valve mounted on a rocker lever operated by a bimetallic sensitive to the temperature of the chamber. But this iron does not include a self-cleaning device and the anti-drop systematically closes the water circuit when the chamber cools.
  • the patent FR2769925 describes an iron having a self-cleaning function consisting of a self-cleaning valve formed by an elastomeric bell surrounding the drip and capable of short-circuiting it. But the iron has no anti-gout device.
  • Patent DE29720259 describes an iron in which the drip function and the cleaning function are obtained by the same control which acts on the drip needle in a first part of its stroke and causes the self-cleaning in a second part, simplifying the device. But this iron has no anti-gout device.
  • WO9945190 discloses an iron having a drip, an anti-drip device and a self-cleaning function. But the iron has two controls and a valve that bypasses the anti-drip to perform all these functions.
  • Patent FR2821368 discloses an iron having a drip, an anti-drip device and a self-cleaning function. But this function is achieved by means of a bellows with a valve end, so an additional seal to be sealed.
  • the subject of the invention hereinafter is an improved iron, comprising a drip, an anti-drip device and a self-cleaning device, very easy to use, comprising a minimum of organs for an economical design. and reliable.
  • a steam iron comprising a water tank, a hydraulic circuit connecting the tank to an electrically heated vaporization chamber, the circuit comprising in series a non-drip valve, and a droplet.
  • adjustable droplet susceptible, in a self-cleaning position, to open leaving a free and abundant passage of water to said chamber, remarkable in that the drip has means for opening or keeping open the anti-drip valve, when placed in the self-cleaning position.
  • the drip is adjustable by a control having a two-part stroke, the first part allowing the limitation and adjustment of the water flow of vaporization, the second part producing the free passage and abundant water to said vaporization chamber.
  • the iron is then easy to use, with a reduced number of commands.
  • the means for opening or keeping open the anti-drip valve comprises a lever capable of opening the anti-drip valve at one of its ends and actuated by a mobile element of the drip by the other end.
  • the drip rod has a lug which acts on the lever in the second part of the race.
  • the drip rod is surrounded by a module having a stop for acting on the lever, the module opening a wide passage to the water in the second part of the race.
  • the anti-drip device comprises a thermostatic device consisting of a bimetallic strip subjected to the temperature of the vaporization chamber, and which opens the valve when the chamber is at a temperature sufficient to obtain a good vaporization.
  • the anti-drip device comprises an elastic element which recalls the valve resting on the bimetallic strip or in the closed position, and the lever acts against this elastic element.
  • the iron comprises a reservoir 1 of water to vaporize, a soleplate 2 provided with a body 21 heating under the action of an electric heating element 22.
  • a vaporization chamber 23 closed by a plate 231 is formed in the heating body 21. Channels connect the vaporization chamber 23 to the steam outlet orifices 24.
  • the tank 1 is connected to the vaporization chamber 23 by a hydraulic circuit 3 comprising in series a non-drip valve 4 having an axis 41, and a drip device 5.
  • the valve 4 is normally returned to the closed position, as represented in FIG. 1, by the elasticity of a membrane 42, which constitutes a wall of the circuit 3.
  • a thermostatic anti-drop device is constituted by a bimetallic strip 6 secured at one of its ends to the walls of the chamber 23 by a thermally conductive boss 61.
  • the other end of the bimetallic strip 6 is capable of acting on the valve stem 4, against the elasticity of the membrane 42, to open it when the iron is hot, as shown in FIG.
  • the drip 5 comprises a control 51 capable of moving along its axis a rod 52 which carries a lug 53.
  • the end of the rod is a plug 54 provided locally with a groove 541 of variable section.
  • the plug slides along its axis, in a first portion of the control stroke, on a lip 32 of an outlet orifice of the circuit 3 in the vaporization chamber, which makes it possible to control the flow of water, as shown in FIG. Figures 1 and 2.
  • the rod 52 has above the plug 54 a narrowing 55 which leaves a large passage to the flow of water when the plug escapes the lip 32 in a second part of the race.
  • the control 51 is a button that carries an end cam 511.
  • the first part of the control stroke that adjusts the water flow, is obtained in turning the knob.
  • the cam 511 pushes the rod 52 against the action of a spring 521 and positions it stably, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the plug 54 remaining in contact with the lip 32.
  • the second part of the control stroke is obtained by pressing the button 51 along its axis, as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the plug then escapes from the lip 32, to which corresponds the narrowing 55 of the rod 52.
  • the pin 53 pushes the end of a lever 7 rocking on the edge of a rib 71.
  • the other end of the lever 7 is coupled to the axis 41 of the valve 4 which is then kept open whatever the state of the bimetallic 6.
  • the user fills the tank 1.
  • the bimetallic 6 cold is in the position of Figure 1 and the valve 4 is closed by the action of the membrane 42.
  • the user can preset the water flow drip and thus the steam flow by turning the control knob 51 to the desired value.
  • the lip 32 of the drip orifice is in correspondence with a portion of the plug 54 where the groove 541 has a section appropriate to the desired flow rate.
  • the bimetallic strip 6 deflects and pushes the axis 41 of the valve 4 to open it, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the water can then flow from the tank 1 through the valve 4, the circuit 3 and the passage of the drip 5 whose section is controlled by the lip 32.
  • the user can iron normally.
  • the iron comprises a tank 1 of water to vaporize, a sole 2 provided with a body 21 heated under the action of an electric heating element 22
  • a vaporization chamber 23 closed by a plate 231 is formed in the heating body 21.
  • Channels connect the vaporization chamber 23 to the steam outlet orifices 24.
  • the tank 1 is connected to the vaporization chamber 23 by a hydraulic circuit 3 comprising in series a non-drip valve 4 having an axis 41 whose lower end is provided with a shoulder 411, and a drip device 5.
  • the valve 4 is normally returned to the closed position by a spring 42, as shown in FIG.
  • a thermostatic anti-drop device is constituted by a bimetallic strip 6 secured at one of its ends to the walls of the chamber 23 by a thermally conductive boss 61.
  • the other end of the bimetallic strip 6 comprises a fork capable of acting against the spring 42 on the valve stem 4 relying on the shoulder 411, to open said valve when the iron is hot, as shown in Figure 5.
  • the drip 5 comprises a control 51 which carries a cam 511, having a notched part on a first part of the race and a smooth part and steep slope on a second part of the race.
  • the cam makes it possible to move along its axis a rod 52, against the action of a spring 521.
  • the end of the rod 52 is a needle which controls the passage section of an orifice 54 formed in a module 56 surrounding the needle, the module being capable of catching on the rod 52 and to lift to release a large passage of water through the drip.
  • the rod 52 moves the needle, while the module closes the large passage, which allows to control the flow of water, as shown in Figures 4 and 5.
  • the rod 52 raises the module 56, as long as the user maintains the command.
  • the module 56 has a shoulder 53 lifting the end of a lever 7 pivoting on the edge of a rib 71. The other end of the lever 7 bears on one end of the axis 41 of the valve 4 which is then kept open regardless of the state of the bimetallic strip 6, as can be seen in FIG.
  • the tank 1 is in two parts, an upper part and a lower part.
  • the lever 7 and, among others, the module 56 are assembled prior to closing the tank on the upper part.
  • the lever 7 is held in place by a spring 73 and a screw 72 loosely tightened on the upper part.
  • the spring 73 is compressed and maintains the lever 7 pressed on the edge of the rib 71 belonging to the lower part.
  • the user fills the tank 1.
  • the bimetallic 6 cold is in the position of Figure 4 and the valve 4 is closed by the action of the spring 42.
  • the user can preset the flow water drip and thus the steam flow by turning the control knob 51 to the desired value.
  • the drip needle provides a passage section appropriate to the flow of water sought.
  • the bimetallic strip 6 deflects and pulls the axis 41 of the valve 4 to open it, as shown in FIG. 5.
  • the water can then flow from the tank 1 through the valve 4, the circuit 3 and the passage of the drip 5 whose section is controlled by the needle.
  • the user can iron normally.

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The steam iron has a water reservoir (1), and a hydraulic circuit (3) connecting the reservoir to an electrically heated steam chamber (23). The hydraulic circuit has an anti-drip valve (4) and an adjustable dripper (5) which in the self-cleaning position opens to allow free passage of water to the steam chamber. The dripper opens the anti-drip valve when it is in the self-cleaning position.

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La présente invention concerne les fers à repasser à vapeur où l'eau fournie par un réservoir est vaporisée de façon quasi instantanée dans une chambre de vaporisation, le débit d'eau du réservoir vers la chambre de vaporisation étant contrôlé par un goutte à goutte.The present invention relates to steam irons where the water supplied by a reservoir is vaporized almost instantaneously in a vaporization chamber, the flow of water from the reservoir to the vaporization chamber being controlled by a dropper.

Les fers perfectionnés comportent aussi un dispositif anti-gouttes qui arrête l'écoulement de l'eau à vaporiser quand la chambre de vaporisation est insuffisamment chaude, afin d'éviter les crachements d'eau sur le linge repassé. Un dispositif thermostatique simple remplissant cette fonction consiste en un bilame soumis à l'échauffement de la chambre de vaporisation et qui ouvre un clapet anti-goutte disposé en série avec le goutte à goutte.The advanced irons also include a drip-free device which stops the flow of water to be sprayed when the steam chamber is insufficiently hot, to avoid water spitting on the ironed linen. A simple thermostatic device fulfilling this function consists of a bimetallic strip subjected to heating of the vaporization chamber and which opens a non-drip valve arranged in series with the drip.

Les fers perfectionnés comportent en outre des moyens d'auto-nettoyage pour nettoyer l'intérieur de cette chambre. Ces moyens consistent en une ouverture relativement large pratiquée dans le fond du réservoir d'eau interne par laquelle on peut rapidement vider ledit réservoir dans la chambre de vaporisation, provoquant ainsi un jet d'eau et de vapeur, lequel purge le fer. L'écoulement de l'eau du réservoir vers la chambre doit alors pouvoir se poursuivre malgré le refroidissement brutal de la chambre de vaporisation et la fermeture du clapet anti-gouttes.The advanced irons further include self-cleaning means for cleaning the interior of this chamber. These means consist of a relatively wide opening in the bottom of the internal water tank through which can quickly empty said tank into the vaporization chamber, causing a jet of water and steam, which purges the iron. The flow of water from the tank to the chamber must then be able to continue despite the sudden cooling of the vaporization chamber and the closing of the anti-drip valve.

Le brevet FR2589492 décrit un fer comportant un goutte à goutte qui contrôle le débit d'eau dans la chambre de vaporisation. Le goutte à goutte est en série avec un clapet anti-goutte monté sur un levier basculant actionné par un bilame sensible à la température de la chambre. Mais ce fer ne comporte pas de dispositif d'auto-nettoyage et l'anti-goutte ferme systématiquement le circuit d'eau quand la chambre refroidit.Patent FR2589492 discloses an iron having a drip which controls the flow of water in the vaporization chamber. The drip is in series with a non-drip valve mounted on a rocker lever operated by a bimetallic sensitive to the temperature of the chamber. But this iron does not include a self-cleaning device and the anti-drop systematically closes the water circuit when the chamber cools.

Le brevet FR2769925 décrit un fer ayant une fonction d'auto-nettoyage constituée par une vanne d'auto-nettoyage formée par une cloche en élastomère entourant le goutte à goutte et susceptible de le court-circuiter. Mais le fer comporte pas de dispositif anti-goutte.The patent FR2769925 describes an iron having a self-cleaning function consisting of a self-cleaning valve formed by an elastomeric bell surrounding the drip and capable of short-circuiting it. But the iron has no anti-gout device.

Le brevet DE29720259 décrit un fer dans lequel la fonction de goutte à goutte et la fonction de nettoyage sont obtenues par une même commande qui agit sur le pointeau de goutte à goutte dans une première partie de sa course et provoque l'auto-nettoyage dans une deuxième partie, simplifiant ainsi l'appareil. Mais ce fer ne comporte pas de dispositif anti-goutte.Patent DE29720259 describes an iron in which the drip function and the cleaning function are obtained by the same control which acts on the drip needle in a first part of its stroke and causes the self-cleaning in a second part, simplifying the device. But this iron has no anti-gout device.

Le brevet W09945190 décrit un fer comportant un goutte à goutte, un dispositif anti-goutte et une fonction d'auto-nettoyage. Mais le fer comporte deux commandes et une vanne qui court-circuite l'anti-goutte pour réaliser toutes ces fonctions.WO9945190 discloses an iron having a drip, an anti-drip device and a self-cleaning function. But the iron has two controls and a valve that bypasses the anti-drip to perform all these functions.

Le brevet FR2821368 décrit un fer comportant un goutte à goutte, un dispositif anti-goutte et une fonction d'auto-nettoyage. Mais cette fonction est réalisée par le moyen d'un soufflet avec une extrémité formant clapet, donc d'un joint supplémentaire devant être étanche.Patent FR2821368 discloses an iron having a drip, an anti-drip device and a self-cleaning function. But this function is achieved by means of a bellows with a valve end, so an additional seal to be sealed.

L'objet de l'invention ci après est un fer perfectionné, comportant un goutte à goutte, un dispositif anti-goutte et un dispositif d'auto-nettoyage, très simple d'utilisation, comportant un minimum d'organes pour une conception économique et fiable.The subject of the invention hereinafter is an improved iron, comprising a drip, an anti-drip device and a self-cleaning device, very easy to use, comprising a minimum of organs for an economical design. and reliable.

Le but de l'invention est atteint par un fer à repasser à vapeur comprenant un réservoir d'eau, un circuit hydraulique reliant le réservoir à une chambre de vaporisation chauffée électriquement, le circuit comprenant en série un clapet anti-goutte, et un goutte à goutte réglable susceptible, dans une position d'auto-nettoyage, de s'ouvrir en laissant un passage libre et abondant de l'eau vers ladite chambre, remarquable en ce que le goutte à goutte comporte des moyens pour ouvrir ou maintenir ouvert le clapet anti-goutte, lorsqu'il est placé dans la position d'auto-nettoyage.The object of the invention is achieved by a steam iron comprising a water tank, a hydraulic circuit connecting the tank to an electrically heated vaporization chamber, the circuit comprising in series a non-drip valve, and a droplet. adjustable droplet susceptible, in a self-cleaning position, to open leaving a free and abundant passage of water to said chamber, remarkable in that the drip has means for opening or keeping open the anti-drip valve, when placed in the self-cleaning position.

Grâce à ces moyens, une vanne pour court-circuiter le dispositif anti-goutte n'est pas nécessaire, le nombre d'organes hydrauliques est réduit et la fiabilité augmentée.Thanks to these means, a valve for short-circuiting the anti-drip device is not necessary, the number of hydraulic units is reduced and the reliability increased.

De préférence, le goutte à goutte est réglable par une commande ayant une course en deux parties, la première partie permettant la limitation et le réglage du débit d'eau de vaporisation, la deuxième partie produisant le passage libre et abondant de l'eau vers ladite chambre de vaporisation.Preferably, the drip is adjustable by a control having a two-part stroke, the first part allowing the limitation and adjustment of the water flow of vaporization, the second part producing the free passage and abundant water to said vaporization chamber.

Le fer est alors d'utilisation facile, avec un nombre de commandes réduit.The iron is then easy to use, with a reduced number of commands.

De préférence, les moyens pour ouvrir ou maintenir ouvert le clapet anti-goutte, comportent un levier susceptible d'ouvrir le clapet anti-goutte par une de ses extrémités et actionné par un élément mobile du goutte à goutte par l'autre extrémité.Preferably, the means for opening or keeping open the anti-drip valve comprises a lever capable of opening the anti-drip valve at one of its ends and actuated by a mobile element of the drip by the other end.

Dans une version préférentielle, la tige de goutte à goutte comporte un ergot qui agit sur le levier dans la deuxième partie de la course.In a preferred version, the drip rod has a lug which acts on the lever in the second part of the race.

Dans une autre version, la tige de goutte à goutte est entourée d'un module comportant une butée pour agir sur le levier, le module ouvrant un large passage à l'eau dans la deuxième partie de la course.In another version, the drip rod is surrounded by a module having a stop for acting on the lever, the module opening a wide passage to the water in the second part of the race.

De préférence, le dispositif anti-goutte comporte un dispositif thermostatique constitué par un bilame soumis à la température de la chambre de vaporisation, et qui ouvre le clapet lorsque la chambre est à température suffisante pour obtenir une bonne vaporisation.Preferably, the anti-drip device comprises a thermostatic device consisting of a bimetallic strip subjected to the temperature of the vaporization chamber, and which opens the valve when the chamber is at a temperature sufficient to obtain a good vaporization.

De préférence, le dispositif anti-goutte comporte un élément élastique qui rappelle le clapet en appui sur le bilame ou en position de fermeture, et le levier agit à l'encontre de cet élément élastique.Preferably, the anti-drip device comprises an elastic element which recalls the valve resting on the bimetallic strip or in the closed position, and the lever acts against this elastic element.

De cette façon, le levier n'exerce aucune contrainte sur le bilame qui se trouve soulagé de l'effort d'ouverture du clapet au début de l'auto-nettoyage.In this way, the lever exerts no stress on the bimetal which is relieved of the opening force of the valve at the beginning of the self-cleaning.

L'invention sera mieux comprise au vu des exemples ci-après et des dessins annexés.

  • La figure 1 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale d'un fer selon une première version de l'invention, le fer étant au repos à froid.
  • La figure 2 est un détail du fer de la figure 1, le fer étant chaud et vaporisant normalement.
  • La figure 3 est un détail du fer de la figure 1, le fer étant en position d'auto-nettoyage.
  • La figure 4 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale d'un fer selon une deuxième version de l'invention, le fer étant au repos à froid.
  • La figure 5 est un détail du fer de la figure 4, le fer étant chaud et vaporisant normalement.
  • La figure 6 est un détail du fer de la figure 4, le fer étant en position d'auto-nettoyage.
The invention will be better understood from the following examples and the accompanying drawings.
  • Figure 1 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of an iron according to a first version of the invention, the iron being at rest cold.
  • Figure 2 is a detail of the iron of Figure 1, the iron being hot and vaporizing normally.
  • Figure 3 is a detail of the iron of Figure 1, the iron being in the self-cleaning position.
  • Figure 4 is a partial longitudinal sectional view of an iron according to a second version of the invention, the iron being at rest cold.
  • Figure 5 is a detail of the iron of Figure 4, the iron being hot and vaporizing normally.
  • Figure 6 is a detail of the iron of Figure 4, the iron being in the self-cleaning position.

Dans une première version de l'invention visible sur les figures 1 à 3, le fer comporte un réservoir 1 d'eau à vaporiser, une semelle 2 munie d'un corps 21 chauffant sous l'action d'un élément chauffant électrique 22. Une chambre de vaporisation 23 fermée par une plaque 231 est ménagée dans le corps chauffant 21. Des canaux relient la chambre de vaporisation 23 aux orifices de sortie de vapeur 24.In a first version of the invention visible in FIGS. 1 to 3, the iron comprises a reservoir 1 of water to vaporize, a soleplate 2 provided with a body 21 heating under the action of an electric heating element 22. A vaporization chamber 23 closed by a plate 231 is formed in the heating body 21. Channels connect the vaporization chamber 23 to the steam outlet orifices 24.

Le réservoir 1 est relié à la chambre de vaporisation 23 par un circuit hydraulique 3 comprenant en série un clapet anti-goutte 4 ayant un axe 41, et un dispositif de goutte à goutte 5. Le clapet 4 est normalement rappelé en position fermée, comme représenté en figure 1, par l'élasticité d'une membrane 42, laquelle constitue une paroi du circuit 3.The tank 1 is connected to the vaporization chamber 23 by a hydraulic circuit 3 comprising in series a non-drip valve 4 having an axis 41, and a drip device 5. The valve 4 is normally returned to the closed position, as represented in FIG. 1, by the elasticity of a membrane 42, which constitutes a wall of the circuit 3.

Un dispositif thermostatique anti-goutte est constitué par un bilame 6 solidaire, à une de ses extrémités, des parois de la chambre 23 par un bossage thermiquement conducteur 61. L'autre extrémité du bilame 6 est susceptible d'agir sur la tige du clapet 4, contre l'élasticité de la membrane 42, pour l'ouvrir quand le fer est chaud, comme représenté en figure 2.A thermostatic anti-drop device is constituted by a bimetallic strip 6 secured at one of its ends to the walls of the chamber 23 by a thermally conductive boss 61. The other end of the bimetallic strip 6 is capable of acting on the valve stem 4, against the elasticity of the membrane 42, to open it when the iron is hot, as shown in FIG.

Le goutte à goutte 5 comporte une commande 51 susceptible de déplacer suivant son axe une tige 52 qui porte un ergot 53. L'extrémité de la tige est un boisseau 54 muni localement d'une rainure 541 de section variable. Le boisseau coulisse selon son axe, dans une première partie de la course de commande, sur une lèvre 32 d'un orifice de sortie du circuit 3 dans la chambre de vaporisation, ce qui permet de contrôler le débit d'eau, comme représenté sur les figures 1 et 2. La tige 52 présente au dessus du boisseau 54 un rétrécissement 55 qui laisse un grand passage à l'écoulement de l'eau quand le boisseau échappe à la lèvre 32 dans une deuxième partie de la course.The drip 5 comprises a control 51 capable of moving along its axis a rod 52 which carries a lug 53. The end of the rod is a plug 54 provided locally with a groove 541 of variable section. The plug slides along its axis, in a first portion of the control stroke, on a lip 32 of an outlet orifice of the circuit 3 in the vaporization chamber, which makes it possible to control the flow of water, as shown in FIG. Figures 1 and 2. The rod 52 has above the plug 54 a narrowing 55 which leaves a large passage to the flow of water when the plug escapes the lip 32 in a second part of the race.

La commande 51 est un bouton qui porte une came 511 en bout. La première partie de la course de commande qui permet de régler le débit d'eau, s'obtient en tournant le bouton. Dans ce mouvement, la came 511 repousse la tige 52 contre l'action d'un ressort 521 et la positionne de façon stable, comme représenté en figures 1 et 2, le boisseau 54 restant au contact de la lèvre 32.The control 51 is a button that carries an end cam 511. The first part of the control stroke that adjusts the water flow, is obtained in turning the knob. In this movement, the cam 511 pushes the rod 52 against the action of a spring 521 and positions it stably, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the plug 54 remaining in contact with the lip 32.

La deuxième partie de la course de commande s'obtient en enfonçant le bouton 51 suivant son axe, comme représenté en figure 3. Le boisseau échappe alors de la lèvre 32, à laquelle correspond le rétrécissement 55 de la tige 52. Simultanément l'ergot 53 pousse l'extrémité d'un levier 7 basculant sur l'arrête d'une nervure 71. L'autre extrémité du levier 7 est attelée à l'axe 41 du clapet 4 qui est alors maintenu ouvert quel que soit l'état du bilame 6.The second part of the control stroke is obtained by pressing the button 51 along its axis, as shown in FIG. 3. The plug then escapes from the lip 32, to which corresponds the narrowing 55 of the rod 52. Simultaneously the pin 53 pushes the end of a lever 7 rocking on the edge of a rib 71. The other end of the lever 7 is coupled to the axis 41 of the valve 4 which is then kept open whatever the state of the bimetallic 6.

Pour utiliser le fer à repasser, l'utilisatrice remplit le réservoir 1. Le bilame 6 à froid se trouve dans la position de la figure 1 et le clapet 4 est fermé par l'action de la membrane 42. L'utilisatrice peut prérégler le débit d'eau du goutte à goutte et donc le débit de vapeur en tournant le bouton de commande 51 de la valeur voulue. La lèvre 32 de l'orifice de goutte à goutte se trouve en correspondance avec une partie du boisseau 54 où la rainure 541 a une section appropriée au débit cherché. Lorsque le fer s'échauffe assez pour produire une bonne vaporisation de l'eau, le bilame 6 dévie et repousse l'axe 41 du clapet 4 pour l'ouvrir, comme représenté en figure 2. L'eau peut alors s'écouler depuis le réservoir 1 à travers le clapet 4, le circuit 3 et le passage du goutte à goutte 5 dont la section est contrôlée par la lèvre 32. L'utilisatrice peut repasser normalement.To use the iron, the user fills the tank 1. The bimetallic 6 cold is in the position of Figure 1 and the valve 4 is closed by the action of the membrane 42. The user can preset the water flow drip and thus the steam flow by turning the control knob 51 to the desired value. The lip 32 of the drip orifice is in correspondence with a portion of the plug 54 where the groove 541 has a section appropriate to the desired flow rate. When the iron heats up sufficiently to produce a good vaporization of the water, the bimetallic strip 6 deflects and pushes the axis 41 of the valve 4 to open it, as shown in FIG. 2. The water can then flow from the tank 1 through the valve 4, the circuit 3 and the passage of the drip 5 whose section is controlled by the lip 32. The user can iron normally.

Lorsque l'utilisatrice décide de faire l'auto-nettoyage de son fer, elle enfonce le bouton 51 à l'encontre du ressort 521. Le boisseau 54 échappe de la lèvre 32 qui se trouve alors en correspondance avec le rétrécissement 55, libérant un grand passage libre à l'eau provenant du réservoir 1. Simultanément, l'ergot 53 de la tige du goutte à goutte vient en appui sur une extrémité du levier 7, l'autre extrémité soulevant ou maintenant soulevé le clapet 4 à l'encontre de l'élasticité de la membrane 42. Le fer se refroidit rapidement, l'eau vaporisée partiellement dans la chambre 23 provoque le nettoyage du fer, et le bilame s'écarte de l'axe 41. Mais cet axe étant maintenu par le levier 7, le clapet 4 reste ouvert pendant toute l'opération de nettoyage, ce qui permet son bon achèvement.When the user decides to self-clean her iron, she pushes the button 51 against the spring 521. The plug 54 escapes from the lip 32 which is then in correspondence with the narrowing 55, releasing a large free passage to the water from the tank 1. Simultaneously, the lug 53 of the drip rod rests on one end of the lever 7, the other end raising or now raised the valve 4 against the elasticity of the membrane 42. The iron cools rapidly, the partially vaporized water in the chamber 23 causes the cleaning of the iron, and the bimetallic deviates from the axis 41. But this axis being maintained by the lever 7, the valve 4 remains open during the entire cleaning operation, which allows its good completion.

Dès que l'utilisatrice relâche le bouton 51, ce dernier recule sous l'action du ressort 521. L'ergot 53 est entraîné dans le même mouvement, et le levier 7 relâche le clapet 4 qui se ferme jusqu'à ce que le fer soit de nouveau suffisamment chaud pour que le bilame 6 l'ouvre et permette à nouveau la vaporisation normale.As soon as the user releases the button 51, the latter moves back under the action of the spring 521. The lug 53 is driven in the same movement, and the lever 7 releases the valve 4 which closes until the iron is again hot enough for the bimetallic 6 opens and allows again the normal vaporization.

Dans une deuxième version de l'invention, visible sur les figures 4 à 6, le fer comporte un réservoir 1 d'eau à vaporiser, une semelle 2 munie d'un corps 21 chauffant sous l'action d'un élément chauffant électrique 22. Une chambre de vaporisation 23 fermée par une plaque 231 est ménagée dans le corps chauffant 21. Des canaux relient la chambre de vaporisation 23 aux orifices de sortie de vapeur 24.In a second version of the invention, visible in Figures 4 to 6, the iron comprises a tank 1 of water to vaporize, a sole 2 provided with a body 21 heated under the action of an electric heating element 22 A vaporization chamber 23 closed by a plate 231 is formed in the heating body 21. Channels connect the vaporization chamber 23 to the steam outlet orifices 24.

Le réservoir 1 est relié à la chambre de vaporisation 23 par un circuit hydraulique 3 comprenant en série un clapet anti-goutte 4 ayant un axe 41 dont une extrémité inférieure est munie d'un épaulement 411, et un dispositif de goutte à goutte 5. Le clapet 4 est normalement rappelé en position fermée, par un ressort 42, comme représenté en figure 4.The tank 1 is connected to the vaporization chamber 23 by a hydraulic circuit 3 comprising in series a non-drip valve 4 having an axis 41 whose lower end is provided with a shoulder 411, and a drip device 5. The valve 4 is normally returned to the closed position by a spring 42, as shown in FIG.

Un dispositif thermostatique anti-goutte est constitué par un bilame 6 solidaire, à une de ses extrémités, des parois de la chambre 23 par un bossage thermiquement conducteur 61. L'autre extrémité du bilame 6 comporte une fourchette susceptible d'agir contre le ressort 42 sur la tige du clapet 4 en s'appuyant sur l'épaulement 411, pour ouvrir ledit clapet quand le fer est chaud, tel que représenté en figure 5.A thermostatic anti-drop device is constituted by a bimetallic strip 6 secured at one of its ends to the walls of the chamber 23 by a thermally conductive boss 61. The other end of the bimetallic strip 6 comprises a fork capable of acting against the spring 42 on the valve stem 4 relying on the shoulder 411, to open said valve when the iron is hot, as shown in Figure 5.

Le goutte à goutte 5 comporte une commande 51 qui porte une came 511, comportant une partie crantée sur une première partie de la course et une partie lisse et de forte pente sur une deuxième partie de la course. La came permet de déplacer suivant son axe une tige 52, contre l'action d'un ressort 521. L'extrémité de la tige 52 est un pointeau qui contrôle la section de passage d'un orifice 54 ménagé dans un module 56 entourant le pointeau, le module étant susceptible de s'accrocher sur la tige 52 et de se soulever pour libérer un grand passage de l'eau à travers le goutte à goutte. Dans une première partie de la course de commande, la tige 52 déplace le pointeau, alors que le module ferme le grand passage, ce qui permet de contrôler le débit d'eau, comme représenté sur les figures 4 et 5.The drip 5 comprises a control 51 which carries a cam 511, having a notched part on a first part of the race and a smooth part and steep slope on a second part of the race. The cam makes it possible to move along its axis a rod 52, against the action of a spring 521. The end of the rod 52 is a needle which controls the passage section of an orifice 54 formed in a module 56 surrounding the needle, the module being capable of catching on the rod 52 and to lift to release a large passage of water through the drip. In a first part of the control stroke, the rod 52 moves the needle, while the module closes the large passage, which allows to control the flow of water, as shown in Figures 4 and 5.

Dans une deuxième partie de la course, la tige 52 soulève le module 56, tant que l'utilisatrice maintient la commande. En outre, le module 56 présente un épaulement 53 soulevant l'extrémité d'un levier 7 basculant sur l'arrête d'une nervure 71. L'autre extrémité du levier 7 appuie sur une extrémité de l'axe 41 du clapet 4 qui est alors maintenu ouvert quel que soit l'état du bilame 6, comme on peut le voir en figure 6.In a second part of the race, the rod 52 raises the module 56, as long as the user maintains the command. In addition, the module 56 has a shoulder 53 lifting the end of a lever 7 pivoting on the edge of a rib 71. The other end of the lever 7 bears on one end of the axis 41 of the valve 4 which is then kept open regardless of the state of the bimetallic strip 6, as can be seen in FIG.

Le réservoir 1 est en deux pièces, une pièce supérieure et une pièce inférieure. Pour faciliter l'assemblage du goutte à goutte, le levier 7 et, entre autres, le module 56 sont assemblés préalablement à la fermeture du réservoir sur la pièce supérieure. A cette fin le levier 7 est maintenu au montage par un ressort 73 et une vis 72 peu serrée sur la pièce supérieure. A la fermeture du réservoir, le ressort 73 se comprime et maintient le levier 7 plaqué sur l'arête de la nervure 71 appartenant à la pièce inférieure.The tank 1 is in two parts, an upper part and a lower part. To facilitate the assembly of the drip, the lever 7 and, among others, the module 56 are assembled prior to closing the tank on the upper part. For this purpose the lever 7 is held in place by a spring 73 and a screw 72 loosely tightened on the upper part. When closing the reservoir, the spring 73 is compressed and maintains the lever 7 pressed on the edge of the rib 71 belonging to the lower part.

Pour utiliser le fer à repasser, l'utilisatrice remplit le réservoir 1. Le bilame 6 à froid se trouve dans la position de la figure 4 et le clapet 4 est fermé par l'action du ressort 42. L'utilisatrice peut prérégler le débit d'eau du goutte à goutte et donc le débit de vapeur en tournant le bouton de commande 51 de la valeur voulue. Le pointeau de goutte à goutte ménage une section de passage appropriée au débit d'eau cherché. Lorsque le fer s'échauffe assez pour produire une bonne vaporisation de l'eau, le bilame 6 dévie et tire l'axe 41 du clapet 4 pour l'ouvrir, comme représenté en figure 5. L'eau peut alors s'écouler depuis le réservoir 1 à travers le clapet 4, le circuit 3 et le passage du goutte à goutte 5 dont la section est contrôlée par le pointeau. L'utilisatrice peut repasser normalement.To use the iron, the user fills the tank 1. The bimetallic 6 cold is in the position of Figure 4 and the valve 4 is closed by the action of the spring 42. The user can preset the flow water drip and thus the steam flow by turning the control knob 51 to the desired value. The drip needle provides a passage section appropriate to the flow of water sought. When the iron heats up sufficiently to produce a good vaporization of the water, the bimetallic strip 6 deflects and pulls the axis 41 of the valve 4 to open it, as shown in FIG. 5. The water can then flow from the tank 1 through the valve 4, the circuit 3 and the passage of the drip 5 whose section is controlled by the needle. The user can iron normally.

Lorsque l'utilisatrice décide de faire l'auto-nettoyage de son fer, elle pousse le bouton 51 vers sa fin de course. Le module se soulève libérant un grand passage libre à l'eau provenant du réservoir 1. Simultanément, l'épaulement 53 du module vient en appui sur une extrémité du levier 7, l'autre extrémité soulevant ou maintenant soulevé le clapet 4 à l'encontre du ressort 42. Le fer se refroidit rapidement, l'eau vaporisée partiellement dans la chambre 23 provoque le nettoyage du fer, et le bilame s'écarte de l'épaulement 411 de l'axe 41. Mais cet axe étant maintenu par le levier 7, le clapet 4 reste ouvert pendant toute l'opération de nettoyage, ce qui permet son bon achèvement.When the user decides to self clean her iron, she pushes the button 51 towards the end of the race. The module is lifted releasing a large free passage to the water from the tank 1. Simultaneously, the shoulder 53 of the module bears on one end of the lever 7, the other end lifting or now lifted the valve 4 to the against the spring 42. The iron cools rapidly, the partially vaporized water in the chamber 23 causes the cleaning of the iron, and the bimetallic deviates from the shoulder 411 of the axis 41. But this axis being maintained by the lever 7, the valve 4 remains open during the cleaning operation, which allows its good completion.

Dès que l'utilisatrice relâche la commande 51, cette dernière recule sous l'action du ressort 521, entraînant la fermeture du module. L'épaulement 53 est entraîné dans le même mouvement, et le levier 7 relâche le clapet 4 qui se ferme, jusqu'à ce que le fer soit de nouveau suffisamment chaud pour que le bilame 6 l'ouvre et permette à nouveau la vaporisation normale.As soon as the user releases the command 51, the latter moves back under the action of the spring 521, causing the closing of the module. The shoulder 53 is driven in the same movement, and the lever 7 releases the shutter 4 which closes, until the iron is again hot enough for the bimetallic 6 opens and allows again the normal vaporization .

Claims (6)

  1. A steam iron including a water reservoir (1), and a hydraulic circuit (3) connecting the reservoir (1) to a steam-generator chamber (23) that is heated electrically, the circuit (3) including in series a drip-stop valve member (4) and an adjustable drip feed (5) suitable, when in a self-clean position, for opening while leaving an unobstructed and extensive passageway through which water can flow towards said chamber (23), said steam iron being characterized in that the drip feed (5) is provided with means for opening the drip-stop valve member (4) or for holding said drip-stop valve member open when said drip feed is placed in the self-clean position.
  2. An iron according to claim 1, characterized in that the drip feed (5) is adjustable by control means having a stroke in two portions, the first portion making it possible to limit and to set the flow rate of water for steam generation, the second portion forming the unobstructed and extensive passageway through which water can flow to said steam-generator chamber (23).
  3. An iron according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the means for opening the drip-stop valve member (4) or for holding said drip-stop valve member open comprise a lever (7) suitable for opening the drip-stop valve member (4) via one of its ends and actuated by a moving element of the drip feed (5) via its other end.
  4. An iron according to claim 3, characterized in that the rod (52) of the drip feed (5) is provided with a lug (53) suitable for acting on the lever (7).
  5. An iron according to claim 3, characterized in that the rod (52) of the drip feed (5) is surrounded by a module (56) that opens up a wide passageway for the water in the second portion of the stroke, said iron being characterized in that the module (56) is provided with an abutment (53) suitable for acting on the lever (7).
  6. An iron according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the drip-stop device comprises a resilient element (42) that urges the valve member (4) to return into abutment against a bimetallic strip (6) or into the closed position, and the lever (7) acts against said resilient element (42).
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