EP2331742A1 - Ironing system - Google Patents

Ironing system

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EP2331742A1
EP2331742A1 EP09740534A EP09740534A EP2331742A1 EP 2331742 A1 EP2331742 A1 EP 2331742A1 EP 09740534 A EP09740534 A EP 09740534A EP 09740534 A EP09740534 A EP 09740534A EP 2331742 A1 EP2331742 A1 EP 2331742A1
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iron
steam
outlet
sole
iron according
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Serge Voitchovsky
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Laurastar SA
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Laurastar SA
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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
    • D06F75/38—Sole plates
    • 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

Definitions

  • the invention lies in the field of ironing and more specifically that of irons.
  • the soleplate of the iron comprises a vaporization chamber connected to outlet ports through which the steam is injected into the fabric to iron to improve ironing.
  • Iron sole plates having bosses are also known, in contact with the fabrics, in order to stretch the latter in a more important manner as the iron passes over it and where the steam is released.
  • the application WO 2008/081352 of the applicant see for example the application WO 2008/081352 of the applicant.
  • the present invention is an improvement over the irons of the state of the art.
  • it offers an optimized application of steam on fabrics, while promoting the relaxation of the internal residual tensions of tissues following washing and drying.
  • the present invention consists of an iron comprising a sole in which is disposed at least one V-shaped cavity, said cavity being delimited in particular by a removable insert forming a relief with respect to the plane of the sole and having at least one steam outlet port, the cavity further communicating with at least one vapor inlet port.
  • the outlet orifice is a slot.
  • this orifice may have a circular section. It is also possible to have several outlet orifices of identical or different sections.
  • the inlet orifice is advantageously in the form of an injection nozzle.
  • the insert is attached to the sole by a clip-type mechanism.
  • the iron comprises a heating element disposed near the outlet orifice (s), thus ensuring a good quality of the steam.
  • the invention also relates to an ironing system comprising an iron, as described above, which is fluidly and electrically connected to a steam generator comprising at least one water tank, at least one boiler, at least one thermal control and at least one source of energy so as to create steam within said boiler and supply the iron with steam and / or thermal power.
  • a steam generator comprising at least one water tank, at least one boiler, at least one thermal control and at least one source of energy so as to create steam within said boiler and supply the iron with steam and / or thermal power.
  • Figure 1 shows the sole 1 of an iron from below.
  • Figure 2 shows the iron and its sole in section.
  • Figure 3 shows an iron according to the invention seen from below.
  • the sole 1 has a V-shaped cavity 6 and a boss-shaped insert 2 which is sized to cover the cavity 6.
  • the cavity has steam inlet orifices 5 in the form of a circular hole.
  • the insert has steam outlet orifices 3 in the form of a slot.
  • the "V" shape of the cavity has the effect of distributing the steam evenly over the fabric.
  • the tip of the "V” being arranged towards the front of the iron.
  • the removable insert 2 allows maintenance (cleaning, replacement if necessary) particularly easy said sole and said insert.
  • the boss works the fabric in the flexibility of the fleece of the ironing board and relaxes the residual tensions of the fabric.

Abstract

The invention relates to an ironing iron including a sole plate (1), wherein at least one V-shaped recess (6) is placed, said recess (6) being particularly defined by a removable insert (2) forming a contour relative to the plane of the sole plate (1) and comprising at least one steam outlet (3), the recess further communicating with at least one steam inlet (7).

Description

SYSTEME DE REPASSAGE IRONING SYSTEM
Domaine de l'invention L'invention se situe dans le domaine du repassage et plus précisément celui des fers à repasser.Field of the Invention The invention lies in the field of ironing and more specifically that of irons.
Etat de la techniqueState of the art
Un fer à repasser connu dans l'état de la technique est décrit par exemple dans la demande PCT WO 02/090641. Dans cette publication, la semelle du fer comprend une chambre de vaporisation reliée à des orifices de sortie par lesquels la vapeur est injectée dans le tissu à repasser afin d'en améliorer le repassage.An iron known in the state of the art is described for example in PCT application WO 02/090641. In this publication, the soleplate of the iron comprises a vaporization chamber connected to outlet ports through which the steam is injected into the fabric to iron to improve ironing.
On connaît également des semelles de fers à repasser comportant des bossages, au contact des tissus, afin de tendre ces derniers d'une manière plus importante au moment où le fer passe dessus et où la vapeur y est libérée. A ce sujet, voir p.ex. la demande WO 2008/081352 de la demanderesse.Iron sole plates having bosses are also known, in contact with the fabrics, in order to stretch the latter in a more important manner as the iron passes over it and where the steam is released. In this regard, see for example the application WO 2008/081352 of the applicant.
Exposé général de l'inventionGeneral presentation of the invention
La présente invention constitue une amélioration par rapport aux fers à repasser de l'état de la technique. Elle offre notamment une application optimisée de la vapeur sur les tissus, tout en favorisant la relaxation des tensions résiduelles internes des tissus faisant suite au lavage et au séchage.The present invention is an improvement over the irons of the state of the art. In particular, it offers an optimized application of steam on fabrics, while promoting the relaxation of the internal residual tensions of tissues following washing and drying.
A cet effet, la présente invention consiste en un fer à repasser comprenant une semelle dans laquelle est disposée au moins une cavité en forme de « V », ladite cavité étant délimitée notamment par un insert démontable formant un relief par rapport au plan de la semelle et comportant au moins un orifice de sortie de vapeur, la cavité communiquant par ailleurs avec au moins un orifice d'entrée de vapeur.For this purpose, the present invention consists of an iron comprising a sole in which is disposed at least one V-shaped cavity, said cavity being delimited in particular by a removable insert forming a relief with respect to the plane of the sole and having at least one steam outlet port, the cavity further communicating with at least one vapor inlet port.
La présence de la cavité en forme de « V » a pour effet de créer un espace tampon pour la vapeur, cette dernière étant répartie de manière plus adéquate sur le tissu. Selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention l'orifice de sortie est une fente.The presence of the V-shaped cavity has the effect of creating a buffer space for the vapor, the latter being distributed more appropriately on the fabric. According to a first embodiment of the invention, the outlet orifice is a slot.
Alternativement, cet orifice peut avoir une section circulaire. II est également possible d'avoir plusieurs orifices de sortie, de sections identiques ou différentes.Alternatively, this orifice may have a circular section. It is also possible to have several outlet orifices of identical or different sections.
L'orifice d'entrée se présente avantageusement sous la forme d'une buse d'injection.The inlet orifice is advantageously in the form of an injection nozzle.
De préférence, l'insert est fixé à la semelle par un mécanisme de type clip.Preferably, the insert is attached to the sole by a clip-type mechanism.
Selon une autre variante, le fer comporte un élément chauffant disposé à proximité du ou des orifice(s) de sortie, assurant de la sorte une bonne qualité de la vapeur.According to another variant, the iron comprises a heating element disposed near the outlet orifice (s), thus ensuring a good quality of the steam.
L'invention concerne par ailleurs un système de repassage comprenant un fer, tel que décrit précédemment, qui est relié fluidiquement et électriquement à un générateur de vapeur comprenant au moins un réservoir d'eau, au moins une chaudière, au moins un contrôle thermique et au moins une source d'énergie de manière à créer de la vapeur au sein de ladite chaudière et alimenter le fer en vapeur et/ou en puissance thermique.The invention also relates to an ironing system comprising an iron, as described above, which is fluidly and electrically connected to a steam generator comprising at least one water tank, at least one boiler, at least one thermal control and at least one source of energy so as to create steam within said boiler and supply the iron with steam and / or thermal power.
Exposé détaillé de l'inventionDetailed exposition of the invention
L'invention est décrite plus en détail ci-après au moyen d'exemples illustrés par des figures. La Figure 1 représente la semelle 1 d'un fer à repasser vue de dessous. La Figure 2 représente le fer à repasser et sa semelle en coupe. La Figure 3 représente un fer selon l'invention vu de dessous.The invention is described in more detail below by means of examples illustrated by figures. Figure 1 shows the sole 1 of an iron from below. Figure 2 shows the iron and its sole in section. Figure 3 shows an iron according to the invention seen from below.
La semelle 1 comporte une cavité en forme de « V » 6 et un insert 2 en forme de bossage qui est dimensionné pour recouvrir la cavité 6.The sole 1 has a V-shaped cavity 6 and a boss-shaped insert 2 which is sized to cover the cavity 6.
La cavité comporte des orifices d'entrée de vapeur 5 en forme de trou circulaire. L'insert comporte des orifices de sortie de vapeur 3 en forme de fente.The cavity has steam inlet orifices 5 in the form of a circular hole. The insert has steam outlet orifices 3 in the form of a slot.
La forme en « V » de la cavité a pour effet de répartir la vapeur de façon homogène sur le tissu. La pointe du « V » étant disposée vers l'avant du fer.The "V" shape of the cavity has the effect of distributing the steam evenly over the fabric. The tip of the "V" being arranged towards the front of the iron.
L'insert démontable 2 permet une maintenance (nettoyage, remplacement si besoin) particulièrement aisée de ladite semelle et dudit insert.The removable insert 2 allows maintenance (cleaning, replacement if necessary) particularly easy said sole and said insert.
Lorsqu'on déplace le fer sur le tissu pour le repasser, le bossage travaille le tissu dans la souplesse du molleton de la table à repasser et relaxe les tensions résiduelles du tissu.When the iron is moved on the fabric to iron it, the boss works the fabric in the flexibility of the fleece of the ironing board and relaxes the residual tensions of the fabric.
Ainsi le tissu relaxé sort du repassage parfaitement lissé.Thus the relaxed fabric leaves the ironing perfectly smoothed.
II va de soi que l'invention ne se limite pas aux exemples précités. It goes without saying that the invention is not limited to the above examples.

Claims

Revendications claims
1. Fer à repasser comprenant une semelle (1 ) dans laquelle est disposée au moins une cavité (6) en forme de « V », ladite cavité (6) étant délimitée notamment par un insert démontable (2) formant un relief par rapport au plan de la semelle (1 ) et comportant au moins un orifice de sortie de vapeur (3,7), la cavité (6) communiquant par ailleurs avec au moins un orifice d'entrée de vapeur (5).1. Iron comprising a sole (1) in which is disposed at least one cavity (6) shaped "V", said cavity (6) being delimited in particular by a removable insert (2) forming a relief relative to the plane of the sole (1) and having at least one steam outlet (3.7), the cavity (6) otherwise communicating with at least one steam inlet (5).
2. Fer selon la revendication 1 dans lequel ledit orifice de sortie (3) est une fente.The iron of claim 1 wherein said outlet port (3) is a slot.
3. Fer selon la revendication 1 ou 2 dans lequel ledit orifice de sortie (7) est un trou circulaire.An iron according to claim 1 or 2 wherein said outlet (7) is a circular hole.
4. Fer selon l'une des revendications précédentes comprenant plusieurs orifices de sortie (3,7).4. Iron according to one of the preceding claims comprising a plurality of outlet ports (3,7).
5. Fer selon l'une des revendications précédentes dans lequel ledit orifice d'entrée (5) est une buse d'injection.5. Iron according to one of the preceding claims wherein said inlet port (5) is an injection nozzle.
6. Fer selon l'une des revendications précédentes dans lequel ledit insert (2) est fixé à la semelle (1 ) par un mécanisme de type clip.6. Iron according to one of the preceding claims wherein said insert (2) is fixed to the sole (1) by a clip-type mechanism.
7. Fer selon l'une des revendications précédentes comportant un élément chauffant disposé à proximité dudit ou desdits orifice(s) de sortie (3,7).7. Iron according to one of the preceding claims comprising a heating element disposed near said outlet (s) (s) (3.7).
8. Système de repassage comprenant un fer selon l'une des revendications précédentes relié fluidiquement et électriquement à un générateur de vapeur comprenant au moins un réservoir d'eau, au moins une chaudière, au moins un contrôle thermique et au moins une source d'énergie de manière à créer de la vapeur au sein de ladite chaudière et alimenter le fer en vapeur et/ou en puissance thermique. 8. Ironing system comprising an iron according to one of the preceding claims fluidly and electrically connected to a steam generator comprising at least one water tank, at least one boiler, at least one thermal control and at least one source of energy so as to create steam within said boiler and supply the iron with steam and / or thermal power.
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