EP3222771B1 - Steam pressing apparatus comprising a pressing head connected by a pipe to a base - Google Patents

Steam pressing apparatus comprising a pressing head connected by a pipe to a base Download PDF

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EP3222771B1
EP3222771B1 EP17162083.4A EP17162083A EP3222771B1 EP 3222771 B1 EP3222771 B1 EP 3222771B1 EP 17162083 A EP17162083 A EP 17162083A EP 3222771 B1 EP3222771 B1 EP 3222771B1
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Maxime JAVIT
Guy Ducruet
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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
    • D06F73/00—Apparatus for smoothing or removing creases from garments or other textile articles by formers, cores, stretchers, or internal frames, with the application of heat or steam 
    • 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
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06C—FINISHING, DRESSING, TENTERING OR STRETCHING TEXTILE FABRICS
    • D06C7/00—Heating or cooling textile fabrics
    • 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
    • D06F87/00—Apparatus for moistening or otherwise conditioning the article to be ironed or pressed
    • 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
    • D06F75/20—Arrangements for discharging the steam to the article being ironed

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  • the present invention relates to a steam anti-crease apparatus comprising an anti-crease head connected by a duct to a base for the production of a flow of steam in which the anti-crease head comprises a rear part forming a gripping handle and a flared front part comprising a surface provided with one or more vapor outlet holes through which the flow of vapor from the base can be diffused.
  • the invention relates more particularly to an apparatus comprising a device for reducing the passage section in the direction of the steam outlet hole (s), the device for reducing the passage section comprising a movable member which can occupy a retracted position. in which the passage section in the direction of the steam outlet hole (s) is maximum and a restricted position in which the movable member reduces the passage section in the direction of the steam outlet hole (s).
  • a steam smoothing apparatus comprising a base for the production of a flow of steam connected by a duct to a wrinkling head comprising a rear part forming a gripping handle and a flared front part comprising a surface provided several steam outlet holes through which the steam flow from the base is diffused.
  • the anti-crease head comprises a device for blocking or reducing the flow of steam in the direction of part of the steam outlet holes making it possible to concentrate the steam flow in the direction of the other steam outlet holes of the sole.
  • Such a steaming device has the advantage of making it possible to efficiently treat thin and vapor-permeable textiles by selecting a diffusion over all of the vapor outlet holes of the sole and of treating areas more difficult to smooth with a more precise treatment by selecting a diffusion of the vapor on a restricted number of vapor outlet holes.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a smoothing device allowing the user to choose between diffuse emission of steam through the soleplate and concentrated diffusion, but with a construction different from that described in the prior art. .
  • the invention relates to a steam anti-crease apparatus comprising an anti-crease head as described in independent claim 1. Preferred embodiments are described in the dependent claims.
  • Such a steam anti-crease appliance has the advantage of being simple and economical to produce and of having a de-creasing head having very good ergonomics in use and providing very good ironing performance.
  • the surface comprises at least a first group of steam outlet holes and a second group of steam outlet holes, the movable member being able to occupy a retracted position in which the distribution chamber communicates freely with the 'set of first and second groups of steam outlet holes and a restricted position in which the movable member at least partially masks the second group of steam outlet holes or partitions the steam distribution chamber to reduce, or even cancel the diffusion of steam through the second group of steam outlet holes.
  • the movable member is operable from outside the anti-crease head by means of a control element, actuation of the control element allowing the movable member to pass from the retracted position to the restricted position.
  • the movable member moves in translation to go from the retracted position to the restricted position.
  • the movable member moves in translation in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the steam outlet holes.
  • control element is connected to the member by a movable lever in rotation.
  • Such a construction makes it possible to obtain a reversal of the direction of displacement of the movable member with respect to the direction of displacement of the control element for greater compactness and greater ergonomics of the steamer head.
  • the movable member moves in translation in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the steam outlet holes.
  • control element is connected to the member by a part movable in translation.
  • the device for blocking or reducing the flow comprises a spring tending to return the member to the retracted position.
  • Such a feature makes it possible to obtain an automatic return of the movable member to the retracted position so that the flow is diffused automatically over all of the steam outlet holes when the control element is not actuated manually by the user.
  • the member is arranged in the steam distribution chamber.
  • the movable member comprises at least one separation wall which partitions the distribution chamber when it occupies the restricted position.
  • the movable member comprises two partition walls interconnected by a cross member, the steam from the duct opening into the space provided between the two partition walls.
  • the movable member masks the holes of the second group of vapor outlet holes when it occupies the restricted position.
  • the member comprises pins which are introduced into the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes when it occupies the restricted position.
  • Such pins have the advantage of ensuring both axial guidance of the member relative to the steam outlet holes and of reducing the passage section for the steam.
  • the duct comprises an end connected to the base which communicates freely with a boiling chamber and an end connected to the anti-crease head which communicates freely with the distribution chamber.
  • the surface receiving the vapor outlet holes is flat and has a generally triangular outline.
  • Such a shape has the advantage of providing good ergonomics of use and good smoothing performance.
  • the steam outlet holes are distributed in a V-shape on the surface of the anti-crease head, the steam outlet holes of the first group being arranged at the pointed end of the V.
  • the total number of steam outlet holes is greater than or equal to five holes.
  • Such a characteristic makes it possible to obtain vapor diffusion over a sufficient number of vapor outlet holes to ensure vapor diffusion over a large area in order to rapidly treat textiles which are sufficiently permeable to vapor.
  • the first group of steam outlet holes comprises less than five steam outlet holes and preferably three steam outlet holes.
  • the gripping handle comprises a longitudinal end at the level of which the duct engages in the anti-crease head and an opposite end at the level of which the gripping handle is extended by the flared front part.
  • the steam outlet or holes open directly into the distribution chamber.
  • the figures 1A to 5B show an anti-crease head 1 according to a first embodiment.
  • the steamer head 1 is connected by a flexible duct 2 to a base, not shown in the figures and similar to that described in more detail in the patent application.
  • a base not shown in the figures and similar to that described in more detail in the patent application.
  • FR 2 912 429 the base comprising, in a manner known per se, a water reservoir and a boiling chamber provided with a steam outlet orifice connected directly to the anti-crease head via line 2.
  • the steaming head 1 comprises a body comprising a cylindrical rear part forming a gripping handle 3 and a flared front part 4 coming in the longitudinal extension of the gripping handle 3.
  • the flared front part 4 comprises a flat surface 5 having a contour generally triangular in shape, with curved edges, having a front point 50 coming in the longitudinal extension of the gripping handle 3, the flat surface 5 forming an angle of the order of 25 ° with the longitudinal direction of the gripping handle 3.
  • the gripping handle 3 and the flared front part 4 of the anti-crease head 1 are formed by the assembly of two half-shells 11, 12 of plastic material, visible on the figure 2 , and the flat surface 5 is carried by a sole 13, also of plastic material, which is attached by clipping onto the two half-shells 11, 12.
  • the flat surface 5 is provided with a first group of steam outlet holes 51, surrounded by dotted lines, comprising three holes distributed in a V near the front point 50 of the surface 5 and a second group of holes steam outlet 52 comprising two times three holes arranged in the extension of the holes arranged in a V of the first group of steam outlet 51.
  • the duct 2 engages in the anti-crease head 1 through the rear end of the gripping handle 3 and extends longitudinally inside the gripping handle as far as a connector 60 carried by a manifold 6 comprising a single distribution chamber 61 supplying all of the first and second groups of steam outlet holes 51, 52.
  • the manifold 6 is advantageously constituted by a piece of plastic material attached against the rear face of the sole 13 and connected in such a manner sealed to the latter, the connector 60 establishing fluid communication between the duct 2 and the distribution chamber 61.
  • the anti-crease head 1 comprises a device making it possible, on command, to reduce the passage section offered by the steam outlet holes 51, 52 of the sole 13.
  • the device comprises a button 7 making it possible to reduce or even block the flow of steam transmitted towards the second group of steam outlet holes 52, so that a greater part of the flow of steam produced by the base, or even all of this steam flow, is sent through the first group of steam outlet holes 51.
  • the button 7 is advantageously placed near the front end of the gripping handle 3 and is mounted to move in translation on the body of the anti-crease head 1.
  • the button 7 is connected by a lever 8 to a cover 9 mounted movable in translation on the sole so that the movement of the button 7 in translation along the anti-crease head causes the translational movement of the cover 9 along the sole 13, in a substantially opposite direction.
  • the cover 9 is guided in translation on the sole 13 by means of two guide rails 14 carried by the internal face of the sole 13 in which are engaged two longitudinal edges 90 of the cover 9 arranged at the edge of a rectangular notch spared on the rear part of the cover 9.
  • the lever 8 is rotatably mounted on the collector 6 by means of a circular sector 80, disposed substantially halfway up the lever 8, which pivots in a circular housing 62 formed on the upper face of the collector 6, the circular housing 62 comprising a slot allowing the passage of the lower part of the lever 8, visible on the figure 4A .
  • the lever 8 has an upper end comprising a transverse finger 81 which engages between two branches 70 carried by the button 7 so as to form a sliding pivot connection between the button 7 and the upper end of the lever 8, and comprises a lower end provided with a transverse finger 82 which snaps into a circular housing formed between two branches 91 carried by the cover 9, so as to form a simple pivot connection.
  • the mechanism thus produced allows the button 7 to occupy a first position, illustrated on the figures 1A , 4A and 5A , in which the button 7 is advanced in the direction of the sole 13 and the cover 9 occupies a retracted position, illustrated on figure 3A .
  • the cover 9 In this retracted position, the cover 9 is axially offset from the second group of steam outlet holes 52 so that the steam flow present in the distribution chamber 61 can pass freely through all of the holes belonging to the first and second group of steam outlet holes 51, 52.
  • the button 7 can also occupy a second position, called steam concentration, illustrated on the figures 1B , 4B and 5B , in which the button 7 is retracted in the direction of the gripping handle 3 and the cover 9 then occupies a position of restriction of the passage section offered overall by the steam outlet holes 51, 52 of the sole 13, illustrated on the figure 3B .
  • the cover 9 masks the second group 52 of steam outlet holes by blocking access to the latter so that the flow of steam present in the distribution chamber 61 cannot pass through the holes. steam outlet holes belonging to the second group of steam outlet holes 52.
  • the anti-crease head 1 thus produced therefore makes it possible to obtain, when the button 7 occupies the second position, a concentration of the steam flow on the first group of steam outlet holes 51, that is to say on the holes arranged near the leading tip 50 of the surface 5.
  • Such a concentration of the steam flow over a small number of holes has the advantage of making it possible to obtain a powerful and precise steam flow capable of better targeting a particular zone to be smoothed out.
  • the figure 3C illustrates a sole 13A corresponding to an alternative embodiment of the sole 13 which can be fitted to the anti-crease head of figures 1 to 5B .
  • the sole 13A comprises a single steam outlet hole 51A instead of the first and second groups of steam outlet holes.
  • the vapor outlet hole 51A advantageously has the shape of a V-shaped slot which extends over the area of the sole initially comprising the two groups of steam outlet holes.
  • the cover 9 When the cover 9 occupies the restricted position of the passage section, shown in dotted lines on the figure 3C , it masks two thirds of the steam outlet hole 51A, and in particular the two end areas of the steam outlet hole 51A, so that the steam flow present in the distribution chamber 61 can only pass through of the central part of the vapor outlet hole 51A.
  • Such a concentration of the steam flow over a restricted area of the steam outlet hole 51A has the advantage of making it possible to obtain a powerful and precise steam flow capable of better targeting a particular area to be smoothed out.
  • the figures 6 to 10B illustrate an anti-crease head 101 according to a second embodiment, the anti-crease head 101 being connected by a flexible duct 102 to a base for generating steam in accordance with that described for the first embodiment.
  • the anti-crease head 101 comprises a body comprising a cylindrical rear part forming a gripping handle 103 in which the duct 102 engages and a flared front part 104 coming in the longitudinal extension of the handle. grip 103.
  • the gripping handle 103 and the flared front part 104 of the anti-crease head are formed by the assembly of two half-shells 111, 112 of plastic on which is clipped a sole 113, also of plastic, the sole 113 having an outline of generally triangular shape with curved edges, comprising a front point 150 coming in the longitudinal extension of the gripping handle 103.
  • the sole 113 has a flat surface 105 provided with a first group of vapor outlet holes 151 comprising three holes distributed in V near the front tip 150 of the surface 105 and a second group of steam outlet holes 152 comprising two times three holes arranged in the extension of the holes arranged in a V of the first group 151 of steam outlet holes.
  • the duct 102 extends longitudinally inside the gripping handle 103 as far as a connector 160 carried by a manifold 106 comprising a single distribution chamber 161 supplying all of the first and second groups of outlet holes of steam 151, 152.
  • the manifold 106 is formed by a piece of plastic material attached against the rear face of the sole 113 and connected in a sealed manner to the latter, the connector 160 establishing communication between the duct 102 and the distribution chamber 161 .
  • the steamer head 1 comprises a button 107, arranged near the front end of the gripping handle 103, making it possible to reduce, or even to block the flow of steam transmitted in the direction of the second group of steam outlet holes 152, so that a greater part of the flow of steam produced by the base, or even all of this flow of steam, is sent through the first group of steam outlet holes 151.
  • the button 107 is mounted so as to pivot on the body of the anti-crease head 101 and comprises a lower face bearing on a pusher 108A disposed at the end of a rod 108 mounted to move in translation. on the collector 106 in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the surface 105.
  • the lower end of the rod 108 has two transverse branches 108B, visible on the figure 8 , which each support a cover 109 facing the second group of vapor outlet holes 152, each cover 109 advantageously comprising three pins 109A adapted to fit inside drums 152A arranged upstream of the holes of the second group steam outlet holes 152 to plug the latter when the cover 109 is applied against the sole 113.
  • the button 107 is automatically returned to a first position, called rest, by a return spring 108C which pushes the rod 108 in the direction of the button 107, the cover 109 then occupying a retracted position in which the pins 109A are in outside the drums 152A surrounding the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes 152 so that the steam can flow freely through them.
  • the button 107 can also be brought, by manual pressure, to a second position, called the concentration of the vapor, illustrated on the figures.
  • figures 9B and 10B in which the rod 108 is pushed back by the button 107 in the direction of the sole 113, compressing the return spring 108A, so that the cover 109 comes to occupy a position of restriction of the passage section offered overall by the holes of steam outlet 151,152 of the sole 113.
  • the cover 109 rests on the edge of the barrels 152A, with the pins 109A inserted inside the latter, which prevents, or greatly reduces, the circulation of steam through the second group of holes steam outlet 152.
  • the anti-crease head 101 thus produced makes it possible, just as for the first embodiment, to obtain a flow of steam which can be either distributed over all of the first group and second groups of steam outlet holes 151, 152 when the button 107 occupies the rest position or be focused on the only first group of steam outlet holes 151, that is to say on the holes arranged near the front tip 150 of the surface 105 when the user brings the button 107 to the second position by pressing the latter.
  • the anti-crease head could also include, in an alternative embodiment not shown, a sole provided with a single steam outlet hole in the form of an elongated slot, part of which is located hidden by the cover when the user moves the button to the second position by pressing it.
  • the figures 11 to 14B illustrate an anti-crease head 201 according to a third embodiment, the anti-crease head 201 being connected by a flexible duct 202 to a base for generating steam in accordance with that described for the first embodiment.
  • the anti-crease head 201 comprises a body comprising a cylindrical rear part forming a gripping handle 203 in which the duct 202 engages, and a flared front part 204 coming in the extension longitudinal grip of the gripping handle 203.
  • the gripping handle 203 and the flared front part 204 of the anti-crease head are formed by the assembly of two half-shells 211, 212 in plastic material on which is clipped a sole 213, also in plastic material, having a contour generally triangular in shape, with curved edges, comprising a front point 250 coming in the longitudinal extension of the gripping handle 203.
  • the sole 213 comprises a surface 205 advantageously provided with a first group of exit holes.
  • steam 251 comprising three holes distributed in V near the front tip 250 of the surface 205 and a second group of steam outlet holes 252 comprising two times three holes arranged in the extension of the holes arranged in V of the first group of steam outlet holes 251.
  • the duct 202 extends longitudinally inside the gripping handle 203 as far as a connector 260 carried by a manifold 106 comprising a single distribution chamber 261 supplying all of the first and second groups of outlet holes. vapor 251, 252.
  • the manifold 206 is constituted by a piece of plastic material attached against the rear face of the sole 213 and connected in a sealed manner to the latter, the connector 260 establishing fluid communication between the duct 202 and the distribution chamber 261.
  • the steamer head 201 comprises a button 207 pivotally mounted on the body of the steamer head 201 near the front end of the gripping handle 203, the button 207 making it possible to reduce, or even block, the flow of steam transmitted. in the direction of the second group of vapor outlet holes 252, so that a greater part of the vapor flow produced by the base, or even all of this vapor flow, is sent through the first group of steam outlet holes 251.
  • the button 207 comprises a lower face resting on a cross member 208 connecting two partition walls 209, the cross member 208 being mounted movable in translation in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the surface 205 on a rod 206A of square section carried by the manifold 206.
  • the two partition walls 209 are movable in translation in parallel slots 255 formed on the manifold 206, on either side of the connector 260, the two partition walls 209 extending inside the distribution chamber 261 by leaving between them a space into which the steam from the conduit 202 opens.
  • the two partition walls 209 have a planar lower end 209A which faces grooves 254 formed on the sole 213, the holes of the first group of vapor outlet holes 251 being arranged in space. formed between the two grooves 254 and the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes 252 being arranged outside this space.
  • the cross member 208, and therefore the button 207 are automatically returned to a first position, called rest, by a return spring 208A which pushes the cross member 208 in the direction of the button 207, the partition walls 209 then occupying a position of recess in which their lower end 209A is set back from the grooves 254 so that there results a space E, identified on the figure 13 , between the bottom of the grooves 254 and the lower end 209A of the partition walls 209, in which the steam can circulate freely.
  • the button 207 can also be brought, by manual pressure, to a second position, called the concentration of the vapor, illustrated on the figure. figure 14B , in which the cross member 208 is pushed by the button 207 in the direction of the sole 213, compressing the return spring 208A, so that the partition walls 209 come to occupy a position of restriction of the passage section in which the lower end of the partition walls 209 rests in the bottom of the grooves 254, thus preventing the circulation of steam under the partition walls 209 and therefore in the direction of the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes 252.
  • the anti-crease head 201 thus produced makes it possible, just as for the two previous embodiments, to obtain a flow of steam which can be either distributed over all of the first and second groups of steam outlet holes 251, 252 when the button 207 occupies the rest position, is concentrated essentially on the only holes of the first group of steam outlet holes 251, that is to say those arranged near the front tip 250 of the surface 205 when the user brings the button 207 to the vapor concentration position.
  • Such a concentration of the steam flow over a small number of steam outlet holes, near the front point of the flat surface, has the advantage of allowing a powerful and precise steam flow to be obtained which is better suited to target a particular area to be smoothed.
  • Such a construction therefore allows, by a simple and economical solution to implement, improve the performance of an appliance for vertical steaming using a flow of steam.
  • the device thus produced allows rapid and efficient treatment of clothing made of fabrics which are highly permeable to vapor, when the button is in the first position, thanks to the diffusion of the vapor through a high number of vapor outlet holes covering a large processing surface.
  • the closure of the flow of steam in the direction of the second group of steam outlet holes can be achieved by means of a cover attached manually to the outer surface of the sole so as to come. hide and plug the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes.
  • the flat surface receiving the steam outlet holes may form an angle of the order of 60 ° with the longitudinal direction of the gripping handle.
  • the surface receiving the steam outlet holes may be convex.
  • the member may be movable in rotation to go from the retracted position to the restricted position.
  • control button of the cover or of the separation walls may be constituted by a circular wheel rotating around the gripping handle.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un appareil de défroissage à la vapeur comportant une tête de défroissage reliée par un conduit à une base pour la production d'un flux de vapeur dans lequel la tête de défroissage comporte une partie arrière formant une poignée de préhension et une partie avant évasée comportant une surface munie d'un ou plusieurs trous de sortie de vapeur au travers desquels le flux de vapeur en provenance de la base peut être diffusé. L'invention se rapporte plus particulièrement à un appareil comportant un dispositif de réduction de la section de passage en direction du ou des trous de sortie de vapeur, le dispositif de réduction de la section de passage comportant un organe mobile pouvant occuper une position de retrait dans laquelle la section de passage en direction du ou des trous de sortie de vapeur est maximale et une position de restriction dans laquelle l'organe mobile vient réduire la section de passage en direction du ou des trous de sortie de vapeur.The present invention relates to a steam anti-crease apparatus comprising an anti-crease head connected by a duct to a base for the production of a flow of steam in which the anti-crease head comprises a rear part forming a gripping handle and a flared front part comprising a surface provided with one or more vapor outlet holes through which the flow of vapor from the base can be diffused. The invention relates more particularly to an apparatus comprising a device for reducing the passage section in the direction of the steam outlet hole (s), the device for reducing the passage section comprising a movable member which can occupy a retracted position. in which the passage section in the direction of the steam outlet hole (s) is maximum and a restricted position in which the movable member reduces the passage section in the direction of the steam outlet hole (s).

Il est connu de la demande de brevet déposée sous le numéro FR 1560114 par la demanderesse, un appareil de défroissage à la vapeur comprenant une base pour la production d'un flux de vapeur reliée par un conduit à une tête de défroissage comportant une partie arrière formant une poignée de préhension et une partie avant évasée comportant une surface munie de plusieurs trous de sortie de vapeur au travers desquels le flux de vapeur en provenance de la base est diffusé. Dans ce document, la tête de défroissage comporte un dispositif de blocage ou de réduction du flux de vapeur en direction d'une partie des trous de sortie de vapeur permettant de concentrer le flux de vapeur en direction des autres trous de sortie de vapeur de la semelle.It is known from the patent application filed under number FR 1560114 by the Applicant, a steam smoothing apparatus comprising a base for the production of a flow of steam connected by a duct to a wrinkling head comprising a rear part forming a gripping handle and a flared front part comprising a surface provided several steam outlet holes through which the steam flow from the base is diffused. In this document, the anti-crease head comprises a device for blocking or reducing the flow of steam in the direction of part of the steam outlet holes making it possible to concentrate the steam flow in the direction of the other steam outlet holes of the sole.

Le document WO 2007/012719 A1 divulgue un autre appareil de défroissage.The document WO 2007/012719 A1 discloses another anti-crease apparatus.

Un tel appareil de défroissage présente l'avantage de permettre de traiter efficacement des textiles peu épais et perméables à la vapeur en sélectionnant une diffusion sur l'ensemble des trous de sortie de vapeur de la semelle et de traiter des zones plus difficiles à défroisser avec un traitement plus précis en sélectionnant une diffusion de la vapeur sur un nombre restreint de trous de sortie de vapeur.Such a steaming device has the advantage of making it possible to efficiently treat thin and vapor-permeable textiles by selecting a diffusion over all of the vapor outlet holes of the sole and of treating areas more difficult to smooth with a more precise treatment by selecting a diffusion of the vapor on a restricted number of vapor outlet holes.

Un but de la présente invention est de proposer un appareil de défroissage permettant à l'utilisateur de choisir entre une émission diffuse de la vapeur au travers de la semelle et une diffusion concentrée, mais avec une construction différente de celle décrite dans l'art antérieur.An object of the present invention is to provide a smoothing device allowing the user to choose between diffuse emission of steam through the soleplate and concentrated diffusion, but with a construction different from that described in the prior art. .

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un appareil de défroissage à la vapeur comportant une tête de défroissage tel que décrit dans la revendication indépendante 1. Des modes de réalisation préférés sont décrits dans les revendications dépendantes.To this end, the invention relates to a steam anti-crease apparatus comprising an anti-crease head as described in independent claim 1. Preferred embodiments are described in the dependent claims.

Un tel appareil de défroissage à la vapeur présente l'avantage d'être simple et économique à réaliser et de posséder une tête de défroissage présentant une très bonne ergonomie d'utilisation et procurant de très bonnes performances de repassage.Such a steam anti-crease appliance has the advantage of being simple and economical to produce and of having a de-creasing head having very good ergonomics in use and providing very good ironing performance.

Selon l'invention, la surface comprend au moins un premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur et un deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur, l'organe mobile pouvant occuper une position de retrait dans laquelle la chambre de distribution communique librement avec l'ensemble des premier et deuxième groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur et une position de restriction dans laquelle l'organe mobile vient masquer au moins partiellement le deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur ou vient cloisonner la chambre de distribution de vapeur pour réduire, voire annuler, la diffusion de vapeur au travers du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur.According to the invention, the surface comprises at least a first group of steam outlet holes and a second group of steam outlet holes, the movable member being able to occupy a retracted position in which the distribution chamber communicates freely with the 'set of first and second groups of steam outlet holes and a restricted position in which the movable member at least partially masks the second group of steam outlet holes or partitions the steam distribution chamber to reduce, or even cancel the diffusion of steam through the second group of steam outlet holes.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe mobile est actionnable depuis l'extérieur de la tête de défroissage au moyen d'un élément de commande, l'actionnement de l'élément de commande permettant de faire passer l'organe mobile de la position de retrait à la position de restriction.According to another characteristic of the invention, the movable member is operable from outside the anti-crease head by means of a control element, actuation of the control element allowing the movable member to pass from the retracted position to the restricted position.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'améliorer encore l'ergonomie d'utilisation.Such a characteristic makes it possible to further improve the ergonomics of use.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe mobile se déplace en translation pour passer de la position de retrait à la position de restriction.According to another characteristic of the invention, the movable member moves in translation to go from the retracted position to the restricted position.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe mobile se déplace en translation selon une direction sensiblement perpendiculaire à l'axe des trous de sortie de vapeur.According to another characteristic of the invention, the movable member moves in translation in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axis of the steam outlet holes.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'élément de commande est relié à l'organe par un levier mobile en rotation.According to another characteristic of the invention, the control element is connected to the member by a movable lever in rotation.

Une telle construction permet d'obtenir une inversion du sens de déplacement de l'organe mobile par rapport au sens de déplacement de l'élément de commande pour une plus grande compacité et une plus grande ergonomie de la tête de défroissage.Such a construction makes it possible to obtain a reversal of the direction of displacement of the movable member with respect to the direction of displacement of the control element for greater compactness and greater ergonomics of the steamer head.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe mobile se déplace en translation selon une direction sensiblement parallèle à l'axe des trous de sortie de vapeur.According to another characteristic of the invention, the movable member moves in translation in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the steam outlet holes.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'élément de commande est relié à l'organe par une pièce mobile en translation.According to another characteristic of the invention, the control element is connected to the member by a part movable in translation.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le dispositif de blocage ou de réduction du flux comporte un ressort tendant à ramener l'organe dans la position de retrait.According to another characteristic of the invention, the device for blocking or reducing the flow comprises a spring tending to return the member to the retracted position.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'obtenir un rappel automatique de l'organe mobile en position de retrait de sorte que le flux est diffusé automatiquement sur l'ensemble des trous de sortie de vapeur lorsque l'élément de commande n'est pas actionné manuellement par l'utilisateur.Such a feature makes it possible to obtain an automatic return of the movable member to the retracted position so that the flow is diffused automatically over all of the steam outlet holes when the control element is not actuated manually by the user.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe est disposé dans la chambre de distribution de vapeur.According to another characteristic of the invention, the member is arranged in the steam distribution chamber.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'obtenir une plus grande compacité de la tête de défroissage.Such a characteristic makes it possible to obtain greater compactness of the head. anti-crease.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe mobile comporte au moins une paroi de séparation qui vient cloisonner la chambre de distribution lorsqu'elle occupe la position de restriction.According to another characteristic of the invention, the movable member comprises at least one separation wall which partitions the distribution chamber when it occupies the restricted position.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe mobile comporte deux parois de séparation reliées entre elles par une traverse, la vapeur issue du conduit débouchant dans l'espace ménagé entre les deux parois de séparation.According to another characteristic of the invention, the movable member comprises two partition walls interconnected by a cross member, the steam from the duct opening into the space provided between the two partition walls.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe mobile vient masquer les trous du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur lorsqu'il occupe la position de restriction.According to another characteristic of the invention, the movable member masks the holes of the second group of vapor outlet holes when it occupies the restricted position.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe comporte des picots qui s'introduisent dans les trous du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur lorsqu'il occupe la position de restriction.According to another characteristic of the invention, the member comprises pins which are introduced into the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes when it occupies the restricted position.

De tels picots présentent l'avantage d'assurer à la fois un guidage axial de l'organe par rapport aux trous de sortie de vapeur et de réduire la section de passage pour la vapeur.Such pins have the advantage of ensuring both axial guidance of the member relative to the steam outlet holes and of reducing the passage section for the steam.

Selon l'invention, le conduit comprend une extrémité reliée à la base qui communique librement avec une chambre d'ébullition et une extrémité reliée à la tête de défroissage qui communique librement avec la chambre de distribution.According to the invention, the duct comprises an end connected to the base which communicates freely with a boiling chamber and an end connected to the anti-crease head which communicates freely with the distribution chamber.

Une telle caractéristique permet l'obtention d'un appareil présentant une construction simple, ne faisant appel à aucun moyen de commande de l'émission de vapeur entre la base et la tête de défroissage.Such a characteristic makes it possible to obtain an apparatus having a simple construction, requiring no means of controlling the emission of steam between the base and the anti-crease head.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la surface recevant les trous de sortie de vapeur est plane et comporte un contour de forme générale triangulaire. Une telle forme présente l'avantage de procurer une bonne ergonomie d'utilisation et de bonnes performances de défroissage.According to another characteristic of the invention, the surface receiving the vapor outlet holes is flat and has a generally triangular outline. Such a shape has the advantage of providing good ergonomics of use and good smoothing performance.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les trous de sorties de vapeur sont répartis en V sur la surface de la tête de défroissage, les trous de sortie de vapeur du premier groupe étant disposés à l'extrémité pointue du V.According to another characteristic of the invention, the steam outlet holes are distributed in a V-shape on the surface of the anti-crease head, the steam outlet holes of the first group being arranged at the pointed end of the V.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le nombre total de trous de sortie de vapeur est supérieur ou égal à cinq trous.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the total number of steam outlet holes is greater than or equal to five holes.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'obtenir une diffusion de vapeur sur un nombre de trous de sortie de vapeur suffisant pour assurer la diffusion de la vapeur sur une large surface afin de traiter rapidement les textiles suffisamment perméables à la vapeur.Such a characteristic makes it possible to obtain vapor diffusion over a sufficient number of vapor outlet holes to ensure vapor diffusion over a large area in order to rapidly treat textiles which are sufficiently permeable to vapor.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur comporte moins de cinq trous de sortie de vapeur et préférentiellement trois trous de sortie de vapeur.According to another characteristic of the invention, the first group of steam outlet holes comprises less than five steam outlet holes and preferably three steam outlet holes.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'obtenir une concentration de la vapeur sur seulement quelques trous, pour une meilleure précision du flux de vapeur.Such a characteristic makes it possible to obtain a concentration of the vapor on only a few holes, for better precision of the vapor flow.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la poignée de préhension comporte une extrémité longitudinale au niveau de laquelle le conduit s'engage dans la tête de défroissage et une extrémité opposée au niveau de laquelle la poignée de préhension se prolonge par la partie avant évasée.According to another characteristic of the invention, the gripping handle comprises a longitudinal end at the level of which the duct engages in the anti-crease head and an opposite end at the level of which the gripping handle is extended by the flared front part. .

Une telle caractéristique permet de procurer une grande maniabilité et une bonne ergonomie d'utilisation à la tête de défroissage.Such a characteristic makes it possible to obtain great maneuverability and good ergonomics of use for the anti-crease head.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le ou les trous de sortie de vapeur débouchent directement dans la chambre de distribution.According to another characteristic of the invention, the steam outlet or holes open directly into the distribution chamber.

On comprendra mieux les buts, aspects et avantages de la présente invention d'après la description donnée ci-après de plusieurs modes particuliers de réalisation de l'invention, présentés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs, en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • les figures 1A et 1B sont des vues en perspective d'une tête de défroissage selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, représentée respectivement avec le bouton dans une première position, dans laquelle la vapeur est diffusée sur l'ensemble des trous de la semelle, et dans une deuxième position, dans laquelle la vapeur est diffusée sur un nombre restreint de trous de sortie de vapeur ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue en perspective éclatée de la tête de défroissage de la figure 1 ;
  • les figures 3A et 3B sont des vues de dessus de la semelle de la tête de défroissage de la figure 1A avec le cache représenté respectivement en position de retrait et en position de restriction de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 3C illustre une variante de réalisation de la semelle équipant la tête de défroissage de la figure 1 ;
  • les figures 4A et 4B sont des vues en coupe longitudinale de la tête de défroissage de la figure 1A, lorsque le bouton de concentration de vapeur est respectivement dans la première position et dans la deuxième position ;
  • les figures 5A et 5B sont des vues en coupe selon la ligne V-V de la figure 1A lorsque le bouton de concentration de vapeur est respectivement dans la première position et dans la deuxième position ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en perspective d'une tête de défroissage selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 7 est une vue en perspective éclatée de la tête de défroissage de la figure 6 ;
  • la figure 8 est une vue de dessus de la semelle de la tête de défroissage de la figure 6 ;
  • les figures 9A et 9B sont des vues en coupe longitudinale de la tête de défroissage de la figure 6, lorsque le bouton de concentration de vapeur est respectivement dans une position de repos et dans une position enfoncée ;
  • les figures 10A et 10B sont des vues en coupe selon la ligne X-X de la figure 6 lorsque le bouton de concentration de vapeur est respectivement dans la position de repos et dans la position enfoncée ;
  • la figure 11 est une vue en perspective d'une tête de défroissage selon un troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 12 est une vue en perspective éclatée de la tête de défroissage de la figure 11 ;
  • la figure 13 est une vue en coupe longitudinale de la tête de défroissage de la figure 11, lorsque le bouton de concentration de vapeur est dans la position de repos ;
  • les figures 14A et 14B sont des vues en coupe selon la ligne XIV-XIV de la figure 11 lorsque le bouton de concentration de vapeur est respectivement dans la position de repos et dans la position enfoncée.
The aims, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be better understood from the description given below of several particular embodiments of the invention, presented by way of non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which :
  • the figures 1A and 1B are perspective views of a smoothing head according to a first embodiment of the invention, shown respectively with the button in a first position, in which the steam is diffused over all the holes of the sole, and in a second position, in which the steam is diffused over a small number of steam outlet holes;
  • the figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the steamer head of the figure 1 ;
  • the figures 3A and 3B are top views of the sole of the steamer head of the figure 1A with the cover shown respectively in the retracted position and in the restriction position of the figure 1 ;
  • The figure 3C illustrates an alternative embodiment of the sole fitted to the anti-crease head of the figure 1 ;
  • the figures 4A and 4B are longitudinal sectional views of the anti-crease head of the figure 1A , when the vapor concentration button is respectively in the first position and in the second position;
  • the figures 5A and 5B are section views along line VV of the figure 1A when the vapor concentration button is respectively in the first position and in the second position;
  • the figure 6 is a perspective view of a smoothing head according to a second embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 7 is an exploded perspective view of the steamer head of the figure 6 ;
  • the figure 8 is a top view of the sole of the steamer head of the figure 6 ;
  • the figures 9A and 9B are longitudinal sectional views of the anti-crease head of the figure 6 , when the vapor concentration button is respectively in a rest position and in a depressed position;
  • the figures 10A and 10B are section views along line XX of the figure 6 when the vapor concentration button is respectively in the rest position and in the depressed position;
  • the figure 11 is a perspective view of a smoothing head according to a third embodiment of the invention;
  • the figure 12 is an exploded perspective view of the steamer head of the figure 11 ;
  • the figure 13 is a longitudinal sectional view of the anti-crease head of the figure 11 , when the steam concentration button is in the rest position;
  • the figures 14A and 14B are sectional views along line XIV-XIV of the figure 11 when the vapor concentration button is respectively in the rest position and in the depressed position.

Seuls les éléments nécessaires à la compréhension de l'invention ont été représentés. Pour faciliter la lecture des dessins, les mêmes éléments portent les mêmes références d'une figure à l'autre.Only the elements necessary for understanding the invention have been shown. To facilitate reading of the drawings, the same elements bear the same references from one figure to another.

Les figures 1A à 5B représentent une tête de défroissage 1 selon un premier mode de réalisation.The figures 1A to 5B show an anti-crease head 1 according to a first embodiment.

La tête de défroissage 1 est reliée par un conduit 2 flexible à une base, non représentée sur les figures et semblable à celle décrite plus en détails dans la demande de brevet FR 2 912 429 , la base comprenant de manière connue en soi un réservoir d'eau et une chambre d'ébullition munie d'un orifice de sortie de vapeur relié directement à la tête de défroissage par le conduit 2.The steamer head 1 is connected by a flexible duct 2 to a base, not shown in the figures and similar to that described in more detail in the patent application. FR 2 912 429 , the base comprising, in a manner known per se, a water reservoir and a boiling chamber provided with a steam outlet orifice connected directly to the anti-crease head via line 2.

La tête de défroissage 1 comporte un corps comprenant une partie arrière cylindrique formant une poignée de préhension 3 et une partie avant 4 évasée venant dans le prolongement longitudinal de la poignée de préhension 3. La partie avant 4 évasée comprend une surface 5 plane présentant un contour de forme générale triangulaire, avec des bords courbes, présentant une pointe avant 50 venant dans le prolongement longitudinal de la poignée de préhension 3, la surface 5 plane formant un angle de l'ordre de 25° avec la direction longitudinale de la poignée de préhension 3.The steaming head 1 comprises a body comprising a cylindrical rear part forming a gripping handle 3 and a flared front part 4 coming in the longitudinal extension of the gripping handle 3. The flared front part 4 comprises a flat surface 5 having a contour generally triangular in shape, with curved edges, having a front point 50 coming in the longitudinal extension of the gripping handle 3, the flat surface 5 forming an angle of the order of 25 ° with the longitudinal direction of the gripping handle 3.

De manière préférentielle, la poignée de préhension 3 et la partie avant 4 évasée de la tête de défroissage 1 sont constituées par l'assemblage de deux demi-coquilles 11, 12 en matière plastique, visibles sur la figure 2, et la surface 5 plane est portée par une semelle 13, également en matière plastique, qui est rapportée par clipsage sur les deux demi-coquilles 11, 12.Preferably, the gripping handle 3 and the flared front part 4 of the anti-crease head 1 are formed by the assembly of two half-shells 11, 12 of plastic material, visible on the figure 2 , and the flat surface 5 is carried by a sole 13, also of plastic material, which is attached by clipping onto the two half-shells 11, 12.

Conformément à la figure 3A, la surface 5 plane est munie d'un premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 51, entouré par des pointillés, comprenant trois trous répartis en V à proximité de la pointe avant 50 de la surface 5 et d'un deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 52 comprenant deux fois trois trous disposés dans le prolongement des trous disposés en V du premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 51.In accordance with the figure 3A , the flat surface 5 is provided with a first group of steam outlet holes 51, surrounded by dotted lines, comprising three holes distributed in a V near the front point 50 of the surface 5 and a second group of holes steam outlet 52 comprising two times three holes arranged in the extension of the holes arranged in a V of the first group of steam outlet 51.

Conformément à la figure 4A, le conduit 2 s'engage dans la tête de défroissage 1 par l'extrémité arrière de la poignée de préhension 3 et s'étend longitudinalement à l'intérieur de la poignée de préhension jusqu'à un raccord 60 porté par un collecteur 6 comprenant une seule chambre de distribution 61 alimentant l'ensemble des premier et deuxième groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur 51, 52. Le collecteur 6 est avantageusement constitué par une pièce en matériau plastique rapportée contre la face arrière de la semelle 13 et reliée de manière étanche à cette dernière, le raccord 60 établissant la communication fluidique entre le conduit 2 et la chambre de distribution 61.In accordance with the figure 4A , the duct 2 engages in the anti-crease head 1 through the rear end of the gripping handle 3 and extends longitudinally inside the gripping handle as far as a connector 60 carried by a manifold 6 comprising a single distribution chamber 61 supplying all of the first and second groups of steam outlet holes 51, 52. The manifold 6 is advantageously constituted by a piece of plastic material attached against the rear face of the sole 13 and connected in such a manner sealed to the latter, the connector 60 establishing fluid communication between the duct 2 and the distribution chamber 61.

Plus particulièrement selon l'invention, la tête de défroissage 1 comporte un dispositif permettant, sur commande, de réduire la section de passage offerte par les trous de sortie de vapeur 51, 52 de la semelle 13.More particularly according to the invention, the anti-crease head 1 comprises a device making it possible, on command, to reduce the passage section offered by the steam outlet holes 51, 52 of the sole 13.

Dans ce premier mode de réalisation, le dispositif comporte un bouton 7 permettant de réduire, voire de bloquer le flux de vapeur transmis en direction du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 52, de manière à ce qu'une plus grande partie du flux de vapeur produit par la base, voire l'intégralité de ce flux de vapeur, soit envoyée au travers du premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 51.In this first embodiment, the device comprises a button 7 making it possible to reduce or even block the flow of steam transmitted towards the second group of steam outlet holes 52, so that a greater part of the flow of steam produced by the base, or even all of this steam flow, is sent through the first group of steam outlet holes 51.

Le bouton 7 est avantageusement disposé à proximité de l'extrémité avant de la poignée de préhension 3 et est monté mobile en translation sur le corps de la tête de défroissage 1.The button 7 is advantageously placed near the front end of the gripping handle 3 and is mounted to move in translation on the body of the anti-crease head 1.

Selon le premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, le bouton 7 est relié par un levier 8 à un cache 9 monté mobile en translation sur la semelle de sorte que le déplacement du bouton 7 en translation le long de la tête de défroissage provoque le déplacement en translation du cache 9 le long de la semelle 13, selon une direction sensiblement contraire.According to the first embodiment of the invention, the button 7 is connected by a lever 8 to a cover 9 mounted movable in translation on the sole so that the movement of the button 7 in translation along the anti-crease head causes the translational movement of the cover 9 along the sole 13, in a substantially opposite direction.

Conformément aux figures 2 et 3B, le cache 9 est guidé en translation sur la semelle 13 au moyen de deux rails 14 de guidage portés par la face interne de la semelle 13 dans lesquels viennent s'engager deux bords longitudinaux 90 du cache 9 disposés en bordure d'une échancrure rectangulaire ménagée sur la partie arrière du cache 9.In accordance with figures 2 and 3B , the cover 9 is guided in translation on the sole 13 by means of two guide rails 14 carried by the internal face of the sole 13 in which are engaged two longitudinal edges 90 of the cover 9 arranged at the edge of a rectangular notch spared on the rear part of the cover 9.

Dans l'exemple particulier de réalisation illustré sur les figures, le levier 8 est monté rotatif sur le collecteur 6 au moyen d'un secteur circulaire 80, disposé sensiblement à mi-hauteur sur le levier 8, qui vient pivoter dans un logement circulaire 62 ménagé sur la face supérieure du collecteur 6, le logement circulaire 62 comprenant une fente permettant le passage de la partie inférieure du levier 8, visible sur la figure 4A.In the particular embodiment illustrated in the figures, the lever 8 is rotatably mounted on the collector 6 by means of a circular sector 80, disposed substantially halfway up the lever 8, which pivots in a circular housing 62 formed on the upper face of the collector 6, the circular housing 62 comprising a slot allowing the passage of the lower part of the lever 8, visible on the figure 4A .

Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 2, le levier 8 comporte une extrémité supérieure comprenant un doigt transversal 81 qui s'engage entre deux branches 70 portées par le bouton 7 de manière à former une liaison pivot glissante entre le bouton 7 et l'extrémité supérieure du levier 8, et comporte une extrémité inférieure munie d'un doigt transversal 82 qui vient s'encliqueter dans un logement circulaire ménagé entre deux branches 91 portées par le cache 9, de manière à former une liaison pivot simple.As can be seen on the figure 2 , the lever 8 has an upper end comprising a transverse finger 81 which engages between two branches 70 carried by the button 7 so as to form a sliding pivot connection between the button 7 and the upper end of the lever 8, and comprises a lower end provided with a transverse finger 82 which snaps into a circular housing formed between two branches 91 carried by the cover 9, so as to form a simple pivot connection.

Le mécanisme ainsi réalisé permet au bouton 7 d'occuper une première position, illustrée sur les figures 1A, 4A et 5A, dans laquelle le bouton 7 se trouve avancé en direction de la semelle 13 et le cache 9 occupe une position de retrait, illustrée sur la figure 3A. Dans cette position de retrait, le cache 9 se trouve décalé axialement du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 52 de sorte que le flux de vapeur présent dans la chambre de distribution 61 peut passer librement dans l'ensemble des trous appartenant aux premier et deuxième groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur 51, 52.The mechanism thus produced allows the button 7 to occupy a first position, illustrated on the figures 1A , 4A and 5A , in which the button 7 is advanced in the direction of the sole 13 and the cover 9 occupies a retracted position, illustrated on figure 3A . In this retracted position, the cover 9 is axially offset from the second group of steam outlet holes 52 so that the steam flow present in the distribution chamber 61 can pass freely through all of the holes belonging to the first and second group of steam outlet holes 51, 52.

Le bouton 7 peut également occuper une deuxième position, dite de concentration de la vapeur, illustrée sur les figures 1B, 4B et 5B, dans laquelle le bouton 7 se trouve reculé en direction de la poignée de préhension 3 et le cache 9 occupe alors une position de restriction de la section de passage offerte globalement par les trous de sortie de vapeur 51, 52 de la semelle 13, illustrée sur la figure 3B. Dans cette position de restriction, le cache 9 vient masquer le deuxième groupe 52 de trous de sortie de vapeur en bloquant l'accès à ces derniers de sorte que le flux de vapeur présent dans la chambre de distribution 61 ne peut pas passer au travers des trous de sortie de vapeur appartenant au deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 52.The button 7 can also occupy a second position, called steam concentration, illustrated on the figures 1B , 4B and 5B , in which the button 7 is retracted in the direction of the gripping handle 3 and the cover 9 then occupies a position of restriction of the passage section offered overall by the steam outlet holes 51, 52 of the sole 13, illustrated on the figure 3B . In this restricted position, the cover 9 masks the second group 52 of steam outlet holes by blocking access to the latter so that the flow of steam present in the distribution chamber 61 cannot pass through the holes. steam outlet holes belonging to the second group of steam outlet holes 52.

La tête de défroissage 1 ainsi réalisée permet donc d'obtenir, lorsque le bouton 7 occupe la deuxième position, une concentration du flux de vapeur sur le premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 51, c'est-à-dire sur les trous disposés à proximité de la pointe avant 50 de la surface 5.The anti-crease head 1 thus produced therefore makes it possible to obtain, when the button 7 occupies the second position, a concentration of the steam flow on the first group of steam outlet holes 51, that is to say on the holes arranged near the leading tip 50 of the surface 5.

Une telle concentration du flux de vapeur sur un nombre restreint de trous présente l'avantage de permettre l'obtention d'un flux de vapeur puissant et précis apte à mieux cibler une zone particulière à défroisser.Such a concentration of the steam flow over a small number of holes has the advantage of making it possible to obtain a powerful and precise steam flow capable of better targeting a particular zone to be smoothed out.

La figure 3C illustre une semelle 13A correspondant à une variante de réalisation de la semelle 13 pouvant équiper la tête de défroissage des figures 1 à 5B.The figure 3C illustrates a sole 13A corresponding to an alternative embodiment of the sole 13 which can be fitted to the anti-crease head of figures 1 to 5B .

Dans cette variante de réalisation, la semelle 13A comporte un seul trou de sortie de vapeur 51A en lieu et place des premier et deuxième groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur. Conformément à cette figure, le trou de sortie de vapeur 51A présente avantageusement la forme d'une fente en forme de V qui s'étend sur la zone de la semelle comprenant initialement les deux groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur.In this variant embodiment, the sole 13A comprises a single steam outlet hole 51A instead of the first and second groups of steam outlet holes. According to this figure, the vapor outlet hole 51A advantageously has the shape of a V-shaped slot which extends over the area of the sole initially comprising the two groups of steam outlet holes.

Le fonctionnement de la tête défroissage 1 équipée de la semelle 13A ainsi réalisée reste semblable à celui décrit précédemment.The operation of the anti-crease head 1 equipped with the sole 13A thus produced remains similar to that described above.

En effet, lorsque le cache 9 occupe la position de retrait, illustré en trait plein sur la figure 3C, il se trouve décalé axialement du trou de sortie de vapeur 51A de sorte que le flux de vapeur présent dans la chambre de distribution 61 peut passer librement au travers de l'ensemble de la section de passage offerte par le trou de sortie de vapeur 51A.Indeed, when the cover 9 occupies the retracted position, illustrated in solid lines on the figure 3C , it is axially offset from the steam outlet hole 51A so that the steam flow present in the distribution chamber 61 can pass freely through the whole of the passage section offered by the steam outlet hole 51A .

Lorsque le cache 9 occupe la position de restriction de la section de passage, illustrée en pointillés sur la figure 3C, il vient masquer les deux tiers du trou de sortie de vapeur 51A, et notamment les deux zones terminales du trou de sortie de vapeur 51A, de sorte que le flux de vapeur présent dans la chambre de distribution 61 ne peut passer qu'au travers de la partie centrale du trou de sortie de vapeur 51A.When the cover 9 occupies the restricted position of the passage section, shown in dotted lines on the figure 3C , it masks two thirds of the steam outlet hole 51A, and in particular the two end areas of the steam outlet hole 51A, so that the steam flow present in the distribution chamber 61 can only pass through of the central part of the vapor outlet hole 51A.

Une telle concentration du flux de vapeur sur une zone restreinte du trou de sortie de vapeur 51A présente l'avantage de permettre l'obtention d'un flux de vapeur puissant et précis apte à mieux cibler une zone particulière à défroisser.Such a concentration of the steam flow over a restricted area of the steam outlet hole 51A has the advantage of making it possible to obtain a powerful and precise steam flow capable of better targeting a particular area to be smoothed out.

Les figures 6 à 10B illustrent une tête de défroissage 101 selon un deuxième mode de réalisation, la tête de défroissage 101 étant reliée par un conduit 102 flexible à une base pour la génération de vapeur conforme à celle décrite pour le premier mode de réalisation.The figures 6 to 10B illustrate an anti-crease head 101 according to a second embodiment, the anti-crease head 101 being connected by a flexible duct 102 to a base for generating steam in accordance with that described for the first embodiment.

Dans ce deuxième mode de réalisation, la tête de défroissage 101 comporte un corps comprenant une partie arrière cylindrique formant une poignée de préhension 103 dans laquelle vient s'engager le conduit 102 et une partie avant 104 évasée venant dans le prolongement longitudinal de la poignée de préhension 103.In this second embodiment, the anti-crease head 101 comprises a body comprising a cylindrical rear part forming a gripping handle 103 in which the duct 102 engages and a flared front part 104 coming in the longitudinal extension of the handle. grip 103.

Conformément à la figure 7, la poignée de préhension 103 et la partie avant 104 évasée de la tête de défroissage sont constituées par l'assemblage de deux demi-coquilles 111, 112 en matière plastique sur lesquelles est clipsée une semelle 113, également en matière plastique, la semelle 113 présentant un contour de forme générale triangulaire avec des bords courbes, comprenant une pointe avant 150 venant dans le prolongement longitudinal de la poignée de préhension 103.In accordance with the figure 7 , the gripping handle 103 and the flared front part 104 of the anti-crease head are formed by the assembly of two half-shells 111, 112 of plastic on which is clipped a sole 113, also of plastic, the sole 113 having an outline of generally triangular shape with curved edges, comprising a front point 150 coming in the longitudinal extension of the gripping handle 103.

De manière similaire au premier mode de réalisation, la semelle 113 comporte une surface 105 plane munie d'un premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 151 comprenant trois trous répartis en V à proximité de la pointe avant 150 de la surface 105 et d'un deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 152 comprenant deux fois trois trous disposés dans le prolongement des trous disposés en V du premier groupe 151 de trous de sortie de vapeur.Similarly to the first embodiment, the sole 113 has a flat surface 105 provided with a first group of vapor outlet holes 151 comprising three holes distributed in V near the front tip 150 of the surface 105 and a second group of steam outlet holes 152 comprising two times three holes arranged in the extension of the holes arranged in a V of the first group 151 of steam outlet holes.

Conformément aux figures 7 et 9A, le conduit 102 s'étend longitudinalement à l'intérieur de la poignée de préhension 103 jusqu'à un raccord 160 porté par un collecteur 106 comprenant une unique chambre de distribution 161 alimentant l'ensemble des premier et deuxième groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur 151, 152. Le collecteur 106 est constitué par une pièce en matériau plastique rapportée contre la face arrière de la semelle 113 et reliée de manière étanche à cette dernière, le raccord 160 établissant la communication entre le conduit 102 et la chambre de distribution 161.In accordance with figures 7 and 9A , the duct 102 extends longitudinally inside the gripping handle 103 as far as a connector 160 carried by a manifold 106 comprising a single distribution chamber 161 supplying all of the first and second groups of outlet holes of steam 151, 152. The manifold 106 is formed by a piece of plastic material attached against the rear face of the sole 113 and connected in a sealed manner to the latter, the connector 160 establishing communication between the duct 102 and the distribution chamber 161 .

La tête de défroissage 1 comporte un bouton 107, disposé à proximité de l'extrémité avant de la poignée de préhension 103, permettant de réduire, voire de bloquer, le flux de vapeur transmis en direction du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 152, de manière à ce qu'une plus grande partie du flux de vapeur produit par la base, voire l'intégralité de ce flux de vapeur, soit envoyée au travers du premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 151.The steamer head 1 comprises a button 107, arranged near the front end of the gripping handle 103, making it possible to reduce, or even to block the flow of steam transmitted in the direction of the second group of steam outlet holes 152, so that a greater part of the flow of steam produced by the base, or even all of this flow of steam, is sent through the first group of steam outlet holes 151.

Plus particulièrement selon ce deuxième mode de réalisation, le bouton 107 est monté pivotant sur le corps de la tête de défroissage 101 et comporte une face inférieure venant en appui sur un poussoir 108A disposé à l'extrémité d'une tige 108 montée mobile en translation sur le collecteur 106 selon une direction perpendiculaire au plan de la surface 105.More particularly according to this second embodiment, the button 107 is mounted so as to pivot on the body of the anti-crease head 101 and comprises a lower face bearing on a pusher 108A disposed at the end of a rod 108 mounted to move in translation. on the collector 106 in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the surface 105.

L'extrémité inférieure de la tige 108 comporte deux branches 108B transversales, visibles sur la figure 8, qui supportent chacune un cache 109 venant en regard du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 152, chaque cache 109 comprenant avantageusement trois picots 109A adaptés pour venir s'insérer à l'intérieur de fûts 152A disposés en amont des trous du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 152 pour boucher ces derniers lorsque le cache 109 est appliqué contre la semelle 113.The lower end of the rod 108 has two transverse branches 108B, visible on the figure 8 , which each support a cover 109 facing the second group of vapor outlet holes 152, each cover 109 advantageously comprising three pins 109A adapted to fit inside drums 152A arranged upstream of the holes of the second group steam outlet holes 152 to plug the latter when the cover 109 is applied against the sole 113.

Conformément aux figures 9A et 10A, le bouton 107 est ramené automatiquement dans une première position, dite de repos, par un ressort de rappel 108C qui repousse la tige 108 en direction du bouton 107, le cache 109 occupant alors une position de retrait dans laquelle les picots 109A se trouvent en dehors des fûts 152A entourant les trous du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 152 de sorte que la vapeur peut circuler librement au travers de ces derniers.In accordance with figures 9A and 10A , the button 107 is automatically returned to a first position, called rest, by a return spring 108C which pushes the rod 108 in the direction of the button 107, the cover 109 then occupying a retracted position in which the pins 109A are in outside the drums 152A surrounding the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes 152 so that the steam can flow freely through them.

Le bouton 107 peut également être amené, par une pression manuelle, dans une deuxième position, dite de concentration de la vapeur, illustrée sur les figures 9B et 10B, dans laquelle la tige 108 est repoussée par le bouton 107 en direction de la semelle 113, en comprimant le ressort de rappel 108A, de sorte que le cache 109 vient occuper une position de restriction de la section de passage offerte globalement par les trous de sortie de vapeur 151,152 de la semelle 113. Dans cette position de restriction, le cache 109 repose en bordure des fûts 152A, avec les picots 109A insérés à l'intérieur de ces derniers, ce qui empêche, ou réduit fortement, la circulation de vapeur au travers du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 152.The button 107 can also be brought, by manual pressure, to a second position, called the concentration of the vapor, illustrated on the figures. figures 9B and 10B , in which the rod 108 is pushed back by the button 107 in the direction of the sole 113, compressing the return spring 108A, so that the cover 109 comes to occupy a position of restriction of the passage section offered overall by the holes of steam outlet 151,152 of the sole 113. In this restricted position, the cover 109 rests on the edge of the barrels 152A, with the pins 109A inserted inside the latter, which prevents, or greatly reduces, the circulation of steam through the second group of holes steam outlet 152.

La tête de défroissage 101 ainsi réalisée permet, tout comme pour le premier mode de réalisation, l'obtention d'un flux de vapeur qui peut être soit réparti sur l'ensemble des premier groupe et deuxième groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur 151, 152 lorsque le bouton 107 occupe la position de repos ou être concentré sur le seul premier groupe trous de sortie de vapeur 151, c'est-à-dire sur les trous disposés à proximité de la pointe avant 150 de la surface 105 lorsque l'utilisateur amène le bouton 107 dans la deuxième position en appuyant sur ce dernier.The anti-crease head 101 thus produced makes it possible, just as for the first embodiment, to obtain a flow of steam which can be either distributed over all of the first group and second groups of steam outlet holes 151, 152 when the button 107 occupies the rest position or be focused on the only first group of steam outlet holes 151, that is to say on the holes arranged near the front tip 150 of the surface 105 when the user brings the button 107 to the second position by pressing the latter.

Bien entendu, tout comme pour le premier mode de réalisation, la tête de défroissage pourrait également comporter, dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, une semelle munie d'un seul trou de sortie de vapeur en forme de fente allongée dont une partie se trouverait masquée par le cache lorsque l'utilisateur amène le bouton dans la deuxième position en appuyant sur ce dernier.Of course, just as for the first embodiment, the anti-crease head could also include, in an alternative embodiment not shown, a sole provided with a single steam outlet hole in the form of an elongated slot, part of which is located hidden by the cover when the user moves the button to the second position by pressing it.

Les figures 11 à 14B illustrent une tête de défroissage 201 selon un troisième mode de réalisation, la tête de défroissage 201 étant reliée par un conduit 202 flexible à une base pour la génération de vapeur conforme à celle décrite pour le premier mode de réalisation.The figures 11 to 14B illustrate an anti-crease head 201 according to a third embodiment, the anti-crease head 201 being connected by a flexible duct 202 to a base for generating steam in accordance with that described for the first embodiment.

De manière semblable aux premier et deuxième modes de réalisation, la tête de défroissage 201 comporte un corps comprenant une partie arrière cylindrique formant une poignée de préhension 203 dans lequel vient s'engager le conduit 202, et une partie avant 204 évasée venant dans le prolongement longitudinal de la poignée de préhension 203.In a manner similar to the first and second embodiments, the anti-crease head 201 comprises a body comprising a cylindrical rear part forming a gripping handle 203 in which the duct 202 engages, and a flared front part 204 coming in the extension longitudinal grip of the gripping handle 203.

Conformément à la figure 12, la poignée de préhension 203 et la partie avant 204 évasée de la tête de défroissage sont constituées par l'assemblage de deux demi-coquilles 211, 212 en matière plastique sur lesquelles est clipsée une semelle 213, également en matière plastique, présentant un contour de forme générale triangulaire, avec des bords courbes, comprenant une pointe avant 250 venant dans le prolongement longitudinal de la poignée de préhension 203.In accordance with the figure 12 , the gripping handle 203 and the flared front part 204 of the anti-crease head are formed by the assembly of two half-shells 211, 212 in plastic material on which is clipped a sole 213, also in plastic material, having a contour generally triangular in shape, with curved edges, comprising a front point 250 coming in the longitudinal extension of the gripping handle 203.

De manière similaire au premier mode de réalisation, la semelle 213 comporte une surface 205 avantageusement munie d'un premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 251 comprenant trois trous répartis en V à proximité de la pointe avant 250 de la surface 205 et d'un deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 252 comprenant deux fois trois trous disposés dans le prolongement des trous disposés en V du premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 251.Similarly to the first embodiment, the sole 213 comprises a surface 205 advantageously provided with a first group of exit holes. steam 251 comprising three holes distributed in V near the front tip 250 of the surface 205 and a second group of steam outlet holes 252 comprising two times three holes arranged in the extension of the holes arranged in V of the first group of steam outlet holes 251.

Conformément à la figure 13, le conduit 202 s'étend longitudinalement à l'intérieur de la poignée de préhension 203 jusqu'à un raccord 260 porté par un collecteur 106 comprenant une unique chambre de distribution 261 alimentant l'ensemble des premier et deuxième groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur 251, 252. Le collecteur 206 est constitué par une pièce en matériau plastique rapportée contre la face arrière de la semelle 213 et reliée de manière étanche à cette dernière, le raccord 260 établissant la communication fluidique entre le conduit 202 et la chambre de distribution 261.In accordance with the figure 13 , the duct 202 extends longitudinally inside the gripping handle 203 as far as a connector 260 carried by a manifold 106 comprising a single distribution chamber 261 supplying all of the first and second groups of outlet holes. vapor 251, 252. The manifold 206 is constituted by a piece of plastic material attached against the rear face of the sole 213 and connected in a sealed manner to the latter, the connector 260 establishing fluid communication between the duct 202 and the distribution chamber 261.

La tête de défroissage 201 comporte un bouton 207 monté pivotant sur le corps de la tête de défroissage 201 à proximité de l'extrémité avant de la poignée de préhension 203, le bouton 207 permettant de réduire, voire de bloquer, le flux de vapeur transmis en direction du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 252, de manière à ce qu'une plus grande partie du flux de vapeur produit par la base, voire l'intégralité de ce flux de vapeur, soit envoyée au travers du premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 251.The steamer head 201 comprises a button 207 pivotally mounted on the body of the steamer head 201 near the front end of the gripping handle 203, the button 207 making it possible to reduce, or even block, the flow of steam transmitted. in the direction of the second group of vapor outlet holes 252, so that a greater part of the vapor flow produced by the base, or even all of this vapor flow, is sent through the first group of steam outlet holes 251.

Plus particulièrement selon le troisième mode de réalisation de l'invention, le bouton 207 comporte une face inférieure venant en appui sur une traverse 208 reliant deux parois de séparation 209, la traverse 208 étant montée mobile en translation selon une direction perpendiculaire au plan de la surface 205 sur une tige 206A de section carrée portée par le collecteur 206.More particularly according to the third embodiment of the invention, the button 207 comprises a lower face resting on a cross member 208 connecting two partition walls 209, the cross member 208 being mounted movable in translation in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the surface 205 on a rod 206A of square section carried by the manifold 206.

Conformément à la figure 12, les deux parois de séparation 209 sont mobiles en translation dans des fentes 255 parallèles ménagées sur le collecteur 206, de part et d'autre du raccord 260, les deux parois de séparation 209 s'étendant à l'intérieur de la chambre de distribution 261 en ménageant entre elles un espace dans lequel la vapeur issue du conduit 202 débouche.In accordance with the figure 12 , the two partition walls 209 are movable in translation in parallel slots 255 formed on the manifold 206, on either side of the connector 260, the two partition walls 209 extending inside the distribution chamber 261 by leaving between them a space into which the steam from the conduit 202 opens.

Les deux parois de séparation 209 comportent une extrémité inférieure 209A plane qui vient en regard de rainures 254 ménagées sur la semelle 213, les trous du premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 251 étant disposés dans l'espace ménagé entre les deux rainures 254 et les trous du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 252 étant disposés à l'extérieur de cet espace.The two partition walls 209 have a planar lower end 209A which faces grooves 254 formed on the sole 213, the holes of the first group of vapor outlet holes 251 being arranged in space. formed between the two grooves 254 and the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes 252 being arranged outside this space.

Conformément aux figures 13 et 14A, la traverse 208, et donc le bouton 207, sont ramenés automatiquement dans une première position, dite de repos, par un ressort de rappel 208A qui repousse la traverse 208 en direction du bouton 207, les parois de séparation 209 occupant alors une position de retrait dans laquelle leur extrémité inférieure 209A se trouve en retrait des rainures 254 de sorte qu'il résulte un espace E, identifié sur la figure 13, entre le fond des rainures 254 et l'extrémité inférieure 209A des parois de séparation 209, dans lequel la vapeur peut circuler librement.In accordance with figures 13 and 14A , the cross member 208, and therefore the button 207, are automatically returned to a first position, called rest, by a return spring 208A which pushes the cross member 208 in the direction of the button 207, the partition walls 209 then occupying a position of recess in which their lower end 209A is set back from the grooves 254 so that there results a space E, identified on the figure 13 , between the bottom of the grooves 254 and the lower end 209A of the partition walls 209, in which the steam can circulate freely.

Le bouton 207 peut également être amené, par une pression manuelle, dans une deuxième position, dite de concentration de la vapeur, illustrée sur la figure 14B, dans laquelle la traverse 208 est repoussée par le bouton 207 en direction de la semelle 213, en comprimant le ressort de rappel 208A, de sorte que les parois de séparation 209 viennent occuper une position de restriction de la section de passage dans laquelle l'extrémité inférieure des parois de séparation 209 repose dans le fond des rainures 254, empêchant ainsi la circulation de vapeur sous les parois de séparation 209 et donc en direction des trous du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 252.The button 207 can also be brought, by manual pressure, to a second position, called the concentration of the vapor, illustrated on the figure. figure 14B , in which the cross member 208 is pushed by the button 207 in the direction of the sole 213, compressing the return spring 208A, so that the partition walls 209 come to occupy a position of restriction of the passage section in which the lower end of the partition walls 209 rests in the bottom of the grooves 254, thus preventing the circulation of steam under the partition walls 209 and therefore in the direction of the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes 252.

La tête de défroissage 201 ainsi réalisée permet, tout comme pour les deux précédents modes de réalisation, l'obtention d'un flux de vapeur qui peut être soit réparti sur l'ensemble des premier et deuxième groupes de trous de sortie de vapeur 251, 252 lorsque le bouton 207 occupe la position de repos, soit concentré essentiellement sur les seuls trous du premier groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur 251, c'est-à-dire ceux disposés à proximité de la pointe avant 250 de la surface 205 lorsque l'utilisateur amène le bouton 207 dans la position de concentration de la vapeur.The anti-crease head 201 thus produced makes it possible, just as for the two previous embodiments, to obtain a flow of steam which can be either distributed over all of the first and second groups of steam outlet holes 251, 252 when the button 207 occupies the rest position, is concentrated essentially on the only holes of the first group of steam outlet holes 251, that is to say those arranged near the front tip 250 of the surface 205 when the user brings the button 207 to the vapor concentration position.

Une telle concentration du flux de vapeur sur un nombre restreint de trous de sortie de vapeur, à proximité de la pointe avant de la surface plane, présente l'avantage de permettre l'obtention d'un flux de vapeur puissant et précis apte à mieux cibler une zone particulière à défroisser.Such a concentration of the steam flow over a small number of steam outlet holes, near the front point of the flat surface, has the advantage of allowing a powerful and precise steam flow to be obtained which is better suited to target a particular area to be smoothed.

Une telle construction permet donc, par une solution simple et économique à mettre en œuvre, d'améliorer les performances d'un appareil pour le défroissage vertical à l'aide d'un flux de vapeur.Such a construction therefore allows, by a simple and economical solution to implement, improve the performance of an appliance for vertical steaming using a flow of steam.

En effet, l'appareil ainsi réalisé permet un traitement rapide et efficace des vêtements en tissus fortement perméables à la vapeur, lorsque le bouton est dans la première position, grâce à la diffusion de la vapeur par un nombre élevés de trous de sortie vapeur couvrant une large surface de traitement.In fact, the device thus produced allows rapid and efficient treatment of clothing made of fabrics which are highly permeable to vapor, when the button is in the first position, thanks to the diffusion of the vapor through a high number of vapor outlet holes covering a large processing surface.

A l'inverse, lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite défroisser un vêtement réalisé dans un textile peu perméable à la vapeur, nécessitant une vitesse du flux de vapeur plus importante, ou lorsqu'il souhaite traiter précisément une zone du vêtement, il lui suffit de déplacer le bouton dans la deuxième position pour obtenir des jets de vapeur plus puissants sur un nombre restreint de trous de sortie de vapeur.Conversely, when the user wishes to smooth a garment made from a textile which is not very permeable to vapor, requiring a greater speed of the flow of steam, or when he wishes to precisely treat an area of the garment, all he has to do is move the button in the second position for more powerful jets of steam on a limited number of steam outlet holes.

On obtient donc un appareil dont la polyvalence et l'efficacité dans le traitement des vêtements est améliorée.An apparatus is thus obtained whose versatility and efficiency in the treatment of garments is improved.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et illustré qui n'a été donné qu'à titre d'exemple. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention.Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given only by way of example. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without thereby departing from the field of protection of the invention.

Ainsi, dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, l'obturation du flux de vapeur en direction du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur pourra être réalisée au moyen d'un cache rapporté manuellement sur la surface externe de la semelle de manière à venir masquer et obturer les trous du deuxième groupe de trous de sortie de vapeur.Thus, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the closure of the flow of steam in the direction of the second group of steam outlet holes can be achieved by means of a cover attached manually to the outer surface of the sole so as to come. hide and plug the holes of the second group of steam outlet holes.

Ainsi dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, la surface plane recevant les trous de sortie de vapeur pourra former un angle de l'ordre de 60° avec la direction longitudinale de la poignée de préhension.Thus in an alternative embodiment not shown, the flat surface receiving the steam outlet holes may form an angle of the order of 60 ° with the longitudinal direction of the gripping handle.

Ainsi, dans une autre variante de réalisation non représentée, la surface recevant les trous de sorties de vapeur pourra être bombée.Thus, in another variant embodiment not shown, the surface receiving the steam outlet holes may be convex.

Ainsi, dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, l'organe pourra être mobile en rotation pour passer de la position de retrait à la position de restriction.Thus, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the member may be movable in rotation to go from the retracted position to the restricted position.

Ainsi, dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, le bouton de commande du cache ou des parois de séparation pourra être constitué par une molette circulaire tournant autour de la poignée de préhension.Thus, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the control button of the cover or of the separation walls may be constituted by a circular wheel rotating around the gripping handle.

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  1. A steam de-wrinkling appliance having a de-wrinkling head (1; 101; 201) connected by a line (2; 102; 202) to a base for producing a steam flow, the de-wrinkling head (1; 101;201) comprising a rear portion forming a handle (3; 103; 203) and a flared front portion (4; 104, 204) having a surface comprising steam exit holes (51, 52; 151, 152; 251, 252) for distributing the steam flow originating from the base, the surface comprising at least one first group of steam exit holes (51; 151; 251) and a second group of steam exit holes (52; 152; 252), characterised in that the flared front portion (4; 104; 204) encloses a single steam plenum chamber (61; 161; 261) that supplies steam to the first and second group of steam exit holes (51,52; 151, 152; 251, 252), the line (2; 102; 202) comprising an end connected to the base, which communicates freely with a boiling chamber, and an end connected to the de-wrinkling head (1; 101; 201), which communicates freely with the plenum chamber (61; 161; 261), and in that the de-wrinkling head has a flow-area reducing device comprising a movable member (9; 109; 209), the movable member (9; 109; 209) being capable of assuming a retracted position, in which the plenum chamber communicates freely with the entirety of the first group of steam exit holes (51; 151; 251) and a second group of steam exit holes (52; 152; 252), and a restriction position, in which the movable member (9; 109; 209) covers, at least partially, the second group of steam exit holes (52; 152; 252) or isolates the steam plenum chamber (261) in order to reduce, even stop, the distribution of steam through the second group of steam exit holes (52; 152; 252).
  2. Steam de-wrinkling appliance according to claim 1, characterised in that the movable member (9; 109; 209) can be actuated from the outside of the de-wrinkling head by means of a control element (7; 107; 207), the actuation of the control element (7; 107; 207) making it possible to shift the movable memberfrom the retracted position into the restriction position.
  3. Steam de-wrinkling appliance, according to any of claims 1 to 2, characterised in that the movable member (9; 109; 209) moves in translation in order to shift from the retracted position into the restriction position.
  4. Steam de-wrinkling appliance according to claim 3, characterised in that the movable member (9) moves in translation in a direction that is essentially perpendicular to the axis of the steam exit holes.
  5. Steam de-wrinkling appliance according to claim 4, characterised in that the control element (7) is connected to the movable member (9) by a lever movable in rotation (8).
  6. Steam de-wrinkling appliance according to claim 3, characterised in that the movable member (109; 209) moves in translation in a direction that is essentially parallel to the axis of the steam exit holes.
  7. Steam de-wrinkling appliance according to claim 6, characterised in that the control element (107) is connected to the movable member (109) by a part (108; 208) that is movable in translation.
  8. Steam de-wrinkling appliance according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the flow-blocking or flow-reducing device comprises a spring (108C, 208A) that tends to return the movable member (109; 209) to the retracted position.
  9. Steam de-wrinkling appliance according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the moveable member (9; 109; 209) is disposed in the steam plenum chamber (61; 161; 261).
  10. Steam de-wrinkling appliance according to claim 9, characterised in that the movable member comprises at least one partition (209) that isolates the plenum chamber (261) when the member assumes the restriction position.
  11. Steam de-wrinkling appliance, according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the movable member (109) covers the holes of the second group of steam exit holes (52; 152) when it assumes the restriction position.
  12. Steam de-wrinkling appliance, according to claim 11, characterised in that the movable member (109) comprises pins (109A) that engage in the holes of the second group of steam exit holes (52; 152) when it assumes the restriction position.
  13. Steam de-wrinkling appliance, according to any of claims 1 to 12, characterised in that the surface (5; 105; 205) receiving the steam exit holes (51, 52; 151, 152; 251, 252) is flat and comprises a generally triangular contour.
  14. Steam de-wrinkling appliance, according to any of claims 1 to 13, characterised in that the steam exit holes (51, 52; 151, 152; 251, 252) are distributed in a V on the surface of the de-wrinkling head (1; 101) and in that the steam exit holes (51; 151; 251) of the first group being disposed of at the pointed end of the V.
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