Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
  • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
  • A47B77/00—Kitchen cabinets
  • A47B77/04—Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts ; Compartments moving up and down, revolving parts
  • A47B77/10—Provision for particular uses of compartments or other parts ; Compartments moving up and down, revolving parts with members movable outwards to a position of use, e.g. tables, ironing boards

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a special furniture system.
• a steam generator is incorporated.
• the steam iron can be held with one hand and passed over an article to be ironed by hand for ironing.
• An ironing station has an ironing member and a steam generator part connected to the ironing member via a flexible supply pipe, the steam generator member being provided with a large water container in comparison to normal steam iron.
• the steam generator part which is usually larger than the iron part, is generally arranged in a stationary manner and supplies steam to the iron part when needed.
• the iron part not only steam, but also electrical power can be supplied, which can serve for example for heating the soleplate of the iron part and / or for supplying other components of the iron part with electric current.
• the capacity and duration of steam supply of a steam ironing station is generally much higher, whereby the steam ironing station is also suitable for professional or semi-professional use and for ironing larger quantities of articles.
• the bracket in particular the bracket with a steam ironing station at home or in a laundry or similar operation, in principle, numerous items of equipment and preparation and maintenance are required.
• an arrangement and ironing surface for example in the form of an ironing board, and an electrical power connection for the steam ironing station is necessary. If there is no power connection in the immediate vicinity of the ironing station, it is also possible to use an extension cable.
• the steam generator part of the steam ironing station or, what is the same, the water tank of this part must be filled with a sufficient amount of water that must be provided equally.
• This object is achieved by a furniture system with the characteristics of claim 1.
• This furniture system comprises a piece of furniture with an integrated steam ironing station which has an ironing part and a steam generator part with a water container which can be connected to the iron part via a flexible supply pipe.
• a furniture system having these features with a piece of furniture of this kind is easily usable in a home, such as a kitchen, or in laundry facilities or the like.
• the steam ironing station is incorporated directly into the piece of furniture or incorporated, it can be permanently (but preferably retractable) included in the piece of furniture and be used directly from there for ironing. It is not necessary to deliberately move the steam ironing station from a separate location to an ironing workstation and keep it separate after ironing.
• the solution according to the invention makes it possible for the piece of furniture to be specifically adapted to the technical dimensions and requirements of the steam ironing station and the piece of furniture or at least a part thereof is designed directly as an ironing workstation, as described in more detail below.
• the furniture system according to the invention provides a more efficient ironing infrastructure and allows the steam ironing preparation and maintenance operations for the user of a steam ironing station to be reduced.
• Other advantageous and preferred design features of the furniture system according to the invention are the subject of the dependent claims, which are based on the following description part.
• Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a first embodiment of the furniture system according to the invention in a first state
• Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the furniture system according to the invention of Figure 1 in a second state;
• Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of the furniture system according to the invention of Figure 1 in a third state;
• Figure 4 is a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a furniture system according to the invention in a first state
• Figure 5 is a schematic perspective view of the furniture system according to the invention of Figure 4 in a second state.
• Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view of the furniture system according to the invention of Figure 4 in a third state.
• the furniture system according to the invention in this example is designed as a kitchen furniture system.
• This furniture system comprises a piece of furniture 2 (here a kitchen piece of furniture in the form of a kitchen furniture base with a worktop 4) with an integrated steam ironing station 6 comprising an ironing part 6a and a steam generator part 6b with a water tank connected to the ironing part via a flexible supply pipe 6c ,
• the steam ironing station module M 6 has two such displaceable modular elements M B i, M B2 , of which the first, upper (M B i) is associated with the ironing part 6a and the second, lower (M B2 ) is associated with the steam generator part 6b , Both module elements are mutually independent and displaceable in relation to each other.
• Both module elements M B1 , M B2 are designed as a drawer, and each has a base member 8, 10 and a front plate 12, 14. Both module elements M B1 , M B2 are received by means of a guide system, not shown, in a frame in the box shape of the steam ironing station module M B and inserted into the inside thereof.
• FIG. 1 shows the furniture system according to the invention in a first state in which both module elements M B1 , M B2 are almost completely pulled out of the frame.
• the steam ironing station module M B is provided with a locking system (not shown) which locks and secures at least the lower module M B2 , although in this case both module elements M B1 , M B2 , in a fully extended position and, consequently, inadvertent collision of the module elements M B1 , M B2 prevented inside the frame.
• the upper module element M B1 has a storage space which is predetermined for the ironing member 6a and an arrangement member 16 in the form of a plate, which is arranged above the ironing member for arranging the ironing member 6a.
• the array element 16 is provided in this example with a heat insulation in the form of a placement surface, which is heat-resistant and thermally insulated.
• the lower module element M B1 has a storage space which is predetermined for the storage of the steam generator part 6b.
• the ironing member 69 is loosely arranged in the storage space of the upper module element M B1 .
• the steam generator part is located in the storage space of the lower module element M B2 .
• the steam generator part 6b can even be loosely placed in the lower storage compartment. be accommodated.
• the steam generator part 6b has a permanent attachment system, but which can be advantageously released again, of the steam generator part 6b on the lower module element M B2 .
• special adaptation elements which are adapted to one another, can be provided on the steam generator part 6b and the lower module element M B2 , which allow quick attachment and fastening of the steam generator part 6b to the lower module element M B2 and likewise easy removal.
• adaptation elements can be designed, for example, in the form of snap closures, plug connections, suction or adhesive connections, clamps, threaded connections or the like.
• the steam generator part 6b can also have a special base element or a mounting element, which is adapted to these adaptation elements.
• the Dampfbügelstationsmodul M 6 is also provided with a convertible ironing board 18, ie in this case hinged or foldable.
• the ironing board 18 is arranged in a folded state next to a support plate 20 on the steam generator part 6b and extends substantially in the direction of thrust S of the lower module element M B2 .
• FIG 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the furniture system according to the invention of Figure 1 in a second state in which both module elements M B i, M B2 are completely pulled out of the frame of Dampfbügelstationsmoduls M B.
• the upper module element M B1 is smaller and shorter in the direction of thrust S than the lower module element M B2 .
• This provides clearance for the ironing board 18 located adjacent to the lower module element M B2 so that the board can be rotated outwardly from its storage position by approximately 90 °, unfolded, and locked in the deployed position by means of an ironing-board locking mechanism (not shown).
• the ironing board 18 is adjustable in height in the support plate 20 and adjustable in its longitudinal direction (as shown by a dashed representation of the ironing board 18 in Figure 2) that a user can fix a position of the ironing board 18, which is adapted to his height.
• the alignment position of the ironing board 18 is adjustable (indicated by the double arrow 22) so that it can be brought into different alignment positions.
• the iron part 6 a is removed from its storage space and arranged to work on the plate-shaped arrangement element 16.
• FIG 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the furniture system 2 according to the invention of Figure 1 in a third state in which the ironing board 18 is folded again and stored completely in the lower module element M B2 , the ironing member 6a is again fully accommodated in its storage space and the Module elements M B1 , M B2 (and as a result the steam ironing station element) are completely closed (is).
• the front plates 12, 14 of both module elements M B i, M B2 extend in this case with respect to the front plates 24 of the adjacent modules M 1 to M x of the piece of furniture 2 at the same level.
• FIG. 4 shows a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a furniture system according to the invention.
• the Dampfbügelstationsmodul M 6 a large module element M B i as a box, which is arranged in guide rails 26 and extendable.
• a smaller module element M B2 is arranged as a box in the interior of the module volume of the large module element M B i, which is also arranged in guide rails 26 and approximately extendable to the inside of a large front plate 28 of the large module element M B i.
• the small module element MB2 has a sheet metal or a grain 30 (here: formed of wire mesh), which is designed for arranging and / or storage of ironing objects (eg laundry or the like).
• the arranging member 16 in the form of a plate serves both for arranging the ironing member 6a during an ironing operation, and at the same time for arranging the ironing member 6a in a storage position.
• the ironing board 18 is fixed in the variant of Figure 4 to a support plate 20 which is fixed to the inside of the front plate 28 of the large module element M B i. Therefore, the ironing board 18 extends along the inside of the front plate 28 and substantially parallel with respect to this plate.
• FIG. 4 shows the furniture system according to the invention according to the second embodiment is shown in a first state in which the Dampfbügelstationsmodul M B open and the large module element M B1 is already fully extended.
• the ironing board 18 is still folded.
• the small module element M B2 is still in the inserted state.
• the lower region of the large module element M B1 forms the storage space or arrangement space for the steam generator part 6b.
• the steam generator part 6b has a water connection intermediate piece 32, with which the steam generator part 6b, more precisely, the water tank of this steam generator part can be permanently connected to an external water supply, for example a domestic water pipe (but preferably can easily be separated from it).
• the steam ironing station module M B is equipped with an integrated water descaling system 34.
• This water descaling system 34 has a water seran gleich format Culture 32, which corresponds to the water connection piece 32 of the steam generator piece 6b or is compatible with it, which means the same.
• the Wasserentkalkungssystem 34 on the one hand permanently to an external water connection (not shown) connected (but preferably can be easily separated again) and on the other hand permanently connected via the Wasseran gleich fundamental technically unitede 32, 36 to the steam generator piece 6b (but preferably can be easily separated again).
• the permanent water supply of the steam generator piece 6b therefore takes place via the water decalcifying system 34, which supplies decalcified water.
• the steam generator section 6b may be directly connected to the external water supply via its water interface 32.
• the water connection spacer 32 advantageously has a valve device which automatically regulates the level of the water tank of the steam generator part 6b and closes the water inlet when the tank is full and reopens the water inlet when the level in the water tank falls below a predetermined value.
• the water decalcification system 34 in this example is arranged next to the steam generator part 6b in the lower part of the large module element M B2 .
• the steam generator piece 6b, the water decalcifying system 34 and the large module element M B2 may be provided with matching adjustment elements which allow rapid attachment and securement of the steam generator system 6b and the water decalcification system 34 to the large modular element M B2 and equally simple removal.
• the steam generator section 6b and the descaling system 34 may also be properly located elsewhere or simply located at the bottom of the large modular element M B2 .
• the descaling system 34 and the steam generator part 6b in this example form a unit or, more specifically, a functional unit. They can also be included in a common frame.
• Figure 5 shows a schematic perspective view of the furniture system according to the invention of Figure 4 in a second state in which both module elements M B1 , M B2 are completely pulled out and the ironing board 18 is fully expanded. Similar to the first embodiment according to FIGS. 1 to 3, the ironing board 18 in the second embodiment according to FIGS. 4 to 6 can likewise be brought into different alignment positions. The ironing board 18 is in turn designed such that its height is adjustable. The Dampfbügelstationselement M 6 and the steam ironing station 6 are in Figure 5 in a ready-to-iron state.
• FIG. 5 also shows more clearly and more clearly the water supply system of the water decalcification system 34 and of the steam generator part 6b as well as a power supply system for the steam ironing station 6 and the water decalcifying system 34.
• the permanent supply of water via a flexible water pipe 38, which is connected on the one hand to the Wasserentkalkungssystem 34 and on the other hand to an external water line (not shown).
• the power supply is via an electric cable 40 which is connected to a voltage source or electrical power source (not shown). In principle, these connections can be made directly to these external supply sources.
• the flexible tube 38 and the cable 40 may be guided, for example, through an opening provided in a rear wall 42 of the steam ironing station module M 6 . In the present embodiment, however, a simpler solution has been selected for the user:
• the steam ironing station module M 6 accordingly has a water supply interface element 44a, to which the steam generator part 6b and, here, the water decalcifying system 34 (which forms the water supply of the steam generator part 6b) to a water source or, what is equivalent, to an external water pipe (ie the outside of the piece of furniture 2 located) can be connected.
• the steam ironing station module M 6 is provided with an integrated power supply interface element 44b for connecting the steam ironing station 6 (or, which means and / or) the integrated water de-scaling system 34 to the external power source, or, what is equivalent, the electrical power source.
• Both interface elements 44a, 44b are combined in this example in an interface unit 44, which is arranged beside or in the rear wall 42.
• the piece of furniture 2 can be connected from its rear or outer side via the interface unit 44 to the external supply sources.
• the steam ironing station 6 and the water decaling system 34 may be connected to the interface unit 44 from the inside or front side of the furniture 2. This also allows these devices to be necessary (for example, for maintenance purposes) is removed more easily from the external supply source and taken out of the steam iron modulus M. 6
• the steam ironing station module M 6 also has an illumination system 46, which can also be connected to the interface element 44b.
• the steam ironing station module M 6 is equipped with an automatic opening and closing device in this example.
• the steam ironing station module M 6 has an ironing board automatic storage device.
• This ironing board storage device in this case has an ironing board auto-loading mechanism.
• the ironing board storage device can automatically perform the height and orientation adjustment of the ironing board 18. If the convertibility of the ironing board 18 was realized in another way by means of folding or flipping the ironing board 18, a different, appropriate system can be used instead of the automatic ironing mechanism, which allows the corresponding convertibility and storage of the ironing board 18.
• the steam ironing station module M 6 of the furniture system has in its front region a control panel 48, which is operatively coupled to or coupled to at least one component of the steam ironing station module M 6 .
• This at least one component is selected from a component group comprising: the steam ironing station 6, the water decalcifying system 32, the ironing board automatic storage system, the automatic opening and closing device, the water and / or power supply of these devices, a combination of two or more
• the control panel 48 has controls 50 in the form of buttons, switches, contact controls, control lights, etc.
• the water and / or power supply of the steam ironing station module M 6 and its components can be turned on and off by means of the control panel 48 That is, the ironing board module M 6 can be automatically opened and closed, the ironing board 18 can be folded out and locked in a certain position, and then the board can be automatically folded over again, the light inside or adjacent to the steam ironing station module can be turned on and off, the functional state the steam ironing station 6 and / or the water descaling system 34 and the water supply thereof can be controlled and monitored, etc.
• the quantity of steam to be generated by the steam generator piece 6b can be adjusted via the control panel 48.
• a function with such marks or a control element with such marks may also be provided in the ironing member 6a.
• Figure 6 shows a schematic perspective view of the furniture system according to the invention of Figure 4 in a third state, in which the ironing board 18 is again folded over and stored completely and the Dampfbügelstationsmodul M 6 is completely closed.
• the furniture system according to the invention may take other embodiments other than those specifically described above.
• this may vary the arrangement and the number of module elements M B i, M B2 described above.
• the module elements M B i, M B2 may also be arranged next to each other, for example, or the module element M B2 for the steam generator part 6b may be arranged above the module element M B i for the ironing member 6a, etc.
• the module elements may also be rotatable for opening and closing or on be designed in any other, appropriate way.
• the present Dampfbügelstationselement M B at least a first displaceable module element associated with the ironing member 6a, and at least a second, adjacent, fixed module element having a storage space, which for the storage of the steam generator part 6b is predetermined.
• the water decalcification system 34 may be disposed adjacent to or above this second fixed module element. It is also possible to arrange the Wasserentkalkungssystem 34 outside of the piece of furniture 2, but connect it to the located inside the piece of furniture 2 steam generator piece 6b and its water tank.
• the array element 16 in plate shape it is possible to make the array element 16 in plate shape to be height adjustable so that it forms the base of the upper module element M B i or, which is synonymous, the base of the storage space for the iron part 6 a in a lower position.
• the array member 16 in a plate shape in an upwardly shifted position again satisfies the disposition function for the ironing member 6a so that it can be used for ironing.
• an automatic or manual height adjustment mechanism may be provided for shifting between the lower and upper positions.
• the ironing board 18 can also be arranged at another appropriate location of the steam ironing station module M 6 or the piece of furniture 2. For example, in the storage state, the ironing board can also run along a side region of the steam ironing station module M 6 .
• the ironing board 18 does not necessarily have to be convertible or foldable.
• the ironing board 18 may also be designed in one piece and be arranged in the storage state, for example, under the worktop 4 of the piece of furniture 2. From this position, the ironing board 18 can then be rotated out of the piece of furniture 2 to the outside.
• the piece of furniture 2 can be designed not only as a kitchen furniture, but basically as any other furniture, which is assigned a function or additional function as Dampfbügelarbeitsplatz.

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