EP1905887A1 - Appareil à vapeur multifonction - Google Patents

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EP1905887A1
EP1905887A1 EP06121254A EP06121254A EP1905887A1 EP 1905887 A1 EP1905887 A1 EP 1905887A1 EP 06121254 A EP06121254 A EP 06121254A EP 06121254 A EP06121254 A EP 06121254A EP 1905887 A1 EP1905887 A1 EP 1905887A1
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Franco Tenuta
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Grc Italia Sas Di Barazza Gino
TI EMME TI Srl
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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
    • D06F75/34—Handles; Handle mountings
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to a multifunctional steam unit in accordance with the introduction to the main claim.
  • ironing devices of the latest generation use a boiler connected to a smoothing iron.
  • the boilers used can be of various types, for example pressure boilers or steam generators with automatic refill.
  • steam tools of various types such as a carpet or floor cleaning brush, a glass scraping and cleaning system, or a small brush to remove limestone from sanitary equipment and taps.
  • a cable known as a monotube, comprising a steam pipe and a number of electric wires, both to provide the plate of the iron with the electric power necessary to heat it, and to enable the user to feed electrical commands to the boiler by pressing pushbuttons provided on the handle.
  • a monotube will be used to indicate an assembly comprising at least one steam transport pipe and one or more electric cables, in addition to the insulating covering and the necessary connection means.
  • Each smoothing iron is also more costly because, in addition to the tool, it comprises the monotube with the means for its connection to the boiler.
  • An object of the present invention is therefore to provide a multifunctional unit by which the stated drawbacks are overcome, a particular object being to provide a multifunctional steam unit which is more economical than the currently available devices.
  • a second object is to provide a multifunctional unit requiring less space than the known art.
  • the multifunctional steam unit of the invention comprises a handle 2 connected permanently to a monotube 3, said handle 2 presenting a first multiple connection means 7 removable to a tool 4 (the plate of the smoothing iron in Figure 2), said multiple connection means comprising a steam connection means 5 and an electricity connection means 6 (as can be seen from Figure 3).
  • the monotube 3 presents a second multiple connection means 8 removable to a steam production boiler 1 (visible in Figure 2), totally similar to the boilers currently used for professional smoothing irons and for domestic use.
  • the first multiple connection means 7 for removably connecting the handle 2 to the tool 4 enables both the steam and the electrical power required for the tool 4 to pass from the handle 2 to the tool 4.
  • the tool to be connected to the handle 2 can be the functional, and hence handle-less, part of a generic tool which requires both electrical power and steam.
  • the tool 4 is the plate of a smoothing iron, as in Figure 2, or the tool can have electrically movable parts, for example a rotary steam brush.
  • the tool 4 presents a multiple connection counter-means to be removably connected to the handle 2, to receive from the handle 2 the electrical power and steam required for its operation. When connected to the tool 4, the handle 2 becomes the handle of the tool 4.
  • the problems relative to the greater space requirement of a removable multiple connection than a fixed multiple connection are easily solved as that part of the handle 2 facing the tool 4 presents a surface and volume such as to easily receive the first multiple connection means 7, which is incorporated into that part of the handle to be connected to the tool 4.
  • the relative multiple connection counter-means or the steam connection counter-means and electricity connection counter-means present in the tool 4 are easily incorporated into a tool such as the plate of a smoothing iron.
  • TH022 (patent application MI2004A001439 ) is preferably used, enabling both steam and electrical power to be transferred with a high degree of safety, while of small overall size. Similar quick connection means can also be used.
  • the multifunctional steam unit comprises a handle 2 with a steam connection means 5 and an electricity connection means 6, both removable ( Figure 3). Said steam connection means and electricity connection means can be combined into a first multiple connection means.
  • the multifunctional unit comprises both the handle 2 with the means for connection to the tool, and the monotube 3.
  • the handle 2 presents a first multiple connection means 7 comprising a steam connection means 5 and an electricity connection means 6, a tool using only steam, such as a steam lance to remove limestone, can be arranged to present a steam connection counter-means to be removably connected only to the steam connection means 5 of the handle 2.
  • the electricity connection means 8 must then comprise a protection system which does not allow dangerous accidental contact when not in use. This problem has already found many solutions, and many electrical connection means exist presenting effective protection of this type.
  • the steam connection means 5 can also be disposed on the handle 2 in a different position distant from the electricity connection means 6. In this manner the steam connection means 5 can be designed for connection to already existing tools operating only by steam, in which case the electricity connection means remains unused.
  • FIG 4 shows precisely this embodiment, in which the steam connector is at the front of the handle and the electrical energy connector is at the rear. If the smoothing iron is disconnected and instead a steam gun not requiring electrical energy but only steam is to be connected to the handle 2, this is connected only to the front steam connector, leaving the electricity connector free, which because of the security connection means does not constitute a danger of electrical contact to the user.
  • the handle 2 is removably connected to the tool 4 by the first multiple connection means 7 to assume the tool handle function.
  • the end of the monotube 3 suitable to be connected to the boiler 1 is connected to the boiler 1 by the second multiple connection means 8.
  • the user disconnects the handle 2 from the tool 4 and connects it to another tool.
  • the handle 2 forms the tool handle.
  • this is simpler, less costly and less space-requiring than those tools currently available, as it does not have to comprise the handle, but only the tool operative part and the counter-means for connection to the handle 2.
  • the monotube 3 can be removably connected to the boiler 1 to obtain greater system flexibility overall, but could also be permanently connected to the boiler 1.
  • the invention also relates to a tool operating with steam and electricity to be connected to the multifunctional steam unit of the invention.
  • This tool hence presents a connection counter-means to be connected to the first multiple connection means 7, so that by connecting the tool to the multifunctional steam unit it becomes provided with a handle and can be then connected to a boiler for steam generation.
  • the term "tool” hence means a tool operating by steam and possibly also by electricity, which is without a handle and hence cannot be used other than in connection with the handle of the multifunctional steam unit.
  • tools include a smoothing iron, where the "tool” means only the plate of the smoothing iron, comprising an electrical resistance element for its heating and suitable to spray steam, or a tool which moves while operating with steam, such as a rotary steam brush.
  • the assembly comprising the tool, boiler, handle and monotube is always simpler and less costly.
  • the tool alone is also of small overall size, as it does not possess a handle or a monotube for its connection to the boiler.
  • Different smoothing irons can be connected to the handle 2 if they comprise compatible connection means.
  • An advantageous characteristic of the invention is that if the smoothing iron develops a fault, only the plate connected to the handle need be replaced, without the need to approach a service centre.
  • Steam tools not requiring electricity for their operation can of course be connected to the multifunctional steam unit, such as a steam brush for cleaning carpets or floors, or a limestone removal brush.
  • the electricity connection means 6 of the handle 2 is not used, and must hence be adequately arranged with a safety system preventing dangerous accidental contact.
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GB2480225A (en) * 2010-02-02 2011-11-16 Marsha Samantha Martin Rotating and oscillating steam cleaner
JP2013530761A (ja) * 2010-06-28 2013-08-01 アルフレット ケルヒャー ゲゼルシャフト ミット ベシュレンクテル ハフツング ウント コンパニー コマンディトゲゼルシャフト 蒸気供給装置、蒸気発生装置、及び複合型蒸気発生・蒸気供給機器
WO2016181081A1 (fr) * 2015-05-13 2016-11-17 Seb S.A. Appareil electromenager de repassage comportant un fer a repasser et une base comprenant un emplacement pour poser le fer a repasser

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GB2088204A (en) * 1980-12-02 1982-06-09 Vorwerk Co Interholding Cleaning equipment
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US6295691B1 (en) * 2000-01-31 2001-10-02 Chung Ming Chen Vapor cleaning device
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US3636285A (en) * 1969-08-07 1972-01-18 Dayco Corp Vacuum cleaner hose assembly
GB2088204A (en) * 1980-12-02 1982-06-09 Vorwerk Co Interholding Cleaning equipment
EP0253910A1 (fr) * 1986-07-21 1988-01-27 ELWATT S.r.l. Appareil de nettoyage à vapeur
US4980945A (en) * 1989-11-27 1991-01-01 Whirlpool Corporation Safety interlock device for a vacuum cleaner
DE19742465A1 (de) * 1997-09-26 1999-04-15 Kaercher Gmbh & Co Alfred Kombiniertes Dampfreinigungs- und Dampfbügelgerät
US6295691B1 (en) * 2000-01-31 2001-10-02 Chung Ming Chen Vapor cleaning device
US20050028408A1 (en) * 2003-08-06 2005-02-10 Tobias Andrew J. Convertible iron/steamer
WO2006032991A2 (fr) * 2004-09-24 2006-03-30 De' Longhi Spa Brosse electrique multifonctionnelle

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2480225A (en) * 2010-02-02 2011-11-16 Marsha Samantha Martin Rotating and oscillating steam cleaner
JP2013530761A (ja) * 2010-06-28 2013-08-01 アルフレット ケルヒャー ゲゼルシャフト ミット ベシュレンクテル ハフツング ウント コンパニー コマンディトゲゼルシャフト 蒸気供給装置、蒸気発生装置、及び複合型蒸気発生・蒸気供給機器
WO2016181081A1 (fr) * 2015-05-13 2016-11-17 Seb S.A. Appareil electromenager de repassage comportant un fer a repasser et une base comprenant un emplacement pour poser le fer a repasser
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