EP3404138A1 - Household electrical appliance including an iron and a portable base - Google Patents

Household electrical appliance including an iron and a portable base Download PDF

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EP3404138A1
EP3404138A1 EP18170711.8A EP18170711A EP3404138A1 EP 3404138 A1 EP3404138 A1 EP 3404138A1 EP 18170711 A EP18170711 A EP 18170711A EP 3404138 A1 EP3404138 A1 EP 3404138A1
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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
    • D06F79/00—Accessories for hand irons
    • D06F79/02—Stands or supports neither attached to, nor forming part of, the iron or ironing board
    • 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
    • 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
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00—Hand irons
    • D06F75/38—Sole plates
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00—Hand irons
    • D06F75/40—Stands or supports attached to the iron

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  • the present invention relates to an appliance comprising a steam iron comprising an ironing surface provided with steam outlet holes and a portable base comprising a location for laying the iron during the inactive ironing phases or during the ironing. storage of the apparatus, the location having at least one protruding pad on which comes to rest the ironing surface when the iron is arranged on the location.
  • the present invention relates more particularly to an apparatus in which the base comprises at least one movable locking element between an unlocked position in which the iron can be extracted from the base and an immobilization position in which the iron is immobilized on the location in a storage position by the locking element.
  • an ironing apparatus comprising an iron and a portable steam generating base provided with a suitable location for placing the iron.
  • the base comprises a hoop movable in rotation between an unlocked position in which the iron can be extracted from the base and an immobilization position in which the iron is secured to the base.
  • Such a device has the advantage of allowing the transport of the device by the handle of the iron and secure the iron on the base for storage.
  • an object of the present invention is to overcome these disadvantages by providing an appliance with an iron, a portable base comprising a location for placing the iron and a locking element for immobilizing the iron. on the site, wherein the iron can be equipped with a removable cap to iron the most delicate textiles and can be immobilized on the location by means of the locking element that the iron is equipped or no removable cap.
  • the subject of the invention is a household appliance comprising a steam iron comprising a soleplate having an ironing surface provided with steam outlet holes and a portable base comprising a location for laying the iron when ironing. inactive phases of ironing, the location having at least one projecting pad on which rests the iron when placed on the location in a storage position, the base having at least one movable locking element between a unlocked position in which the iron can be extracted from the base and an immobilization position in which the iron is immobilized in the storage position by the locking element, characterized in that the apparatus comprises a cap removable which can be arranged on the ironing surface and in that the cap has an opening in which is engaged the pad when the f ironing is arranged in the storage position.
  • Such a characteristic makes it possible to reduce or even cancel the elevation of the ironing surface with respect to the pad due to the presence of the cap. So the difference in positioning the iron on the location is reduced or canceled, which allows the immobilization of the iron in the storage position by means of the locking element when the iron is equipped or not with the removable cap.
  • the insertion of the pads in the openings of the removable cap contributes to the good positioning of the iron in the storage position when the iron is equipped with the removable cap.
  • the opening has a shape allowing the top of the pad to come into contact with the ironing surface when the iron, equipped with the cap, is arranged in the position of storage.
  • Such a characteristic makes it possible to have a removable cap that does not generate any elevation of the ironing surface relative to the pad so that the positioning of the iron on the site is the same whether the iron is equipped with or without the the removable cap.
  • the location comprises three protruding pads and the cap has, opposite each of the pads, an opening in which is engaged the top of the pad when the iron occupies the position storage.
  • the cap comprises a peripheral edge which matches the shape of the contour of the sole.
  • the cap comprises a flat plate intended to come opposite the ironing surface when the cap is coupled to the iron, the pads projecting into the bottom of the location on a higher height to the thickness of the cap plate.
  • the ironing surface has steam outlet holes and the cap has orifices for the diffusion of steam, the peripheral edge of the cap having a seal sealing contacting the ironing surface to provide a vapor-tight connection between the cap and the periphery of the ironing surface.
  • the cap comprises a locking pin coming to engage resiliently above the sole to immobilize the cap on the sole, the cap advantageously comprising a gripping member coming in the extension of the locking pin.
  • the iron has a handle and the entire device can be transported by the handle when the iron is immobilized on the base by the locking element.
  • Such a feature provides a very good ergonomics of use by facilitating the handling of the device during storage.
  • the locking element is rotatable between the unlocked position and the immobilization position.
  • Such a blocking element has the advantage of being simple and economical to achieve.
  • the locking element has the shape of a hoop.
  • Such arch has the advantage of being simple to achieve and to marry the usually tapered shape of the front end of the iron.
  • the base comprises a stop immobilizing the rear part of the iron, the locking element immobilizing the front portion of the iron when in the immobilization position.
  • the base contains a reservoir.
  • the base comprises biasing means exerting a torque on the locking element whose direction reverses to the passing from an intermediate position between the immobilization position and the unlocked position, the torque exerted by the return means tending to return the locking element to the unlocked position when the locking element is in a first range. angular between the intermediate position and the unlocked position and tending to return the locking element to the immobilization position when the locking element is in a second angular range between the intermediate position and the immobilization position.
  • the locking element is disposed substantially in the plane of the location to put the iron when it occupies the unlocked position.
  • Such a feature improves access to the location when the locking member is in the unlocked position.
  • the locking element is held in contact with the iron by return means when the locking element is in the immobilization position.
  • Such a feature has the advantage of eliminating any play between the blocking element and the iron for better maintenance of the latter on the base.
  • the return means are constituted by at least one spring.
  • the figure 1 and 2 represent an ironing appliance, of the steam generator type, comprising an iron 1 resting on a portable base 2 incorporating, in a manner known per se, a vessel for producing steam under pressure, not shown in the figures, the base 2 being electrically powered by means of a cable 3.
  • the iron 1 conventionally comprises a heating soleplate 10 comprising a flat bottom surface provided with steam outlet holes 11 forming an ironing surface 10A, the latter having a tapered forward end forming a front tip and a progressively increasing width in the direction from the back of the sole 10.
  • the sole 10 is surmounted by a one-piece plastic body incorporating a handle 12 extending towards the rear of the iron by two arms 13 comprising a rear face forming the heel of the iron, the handle 12 extending conventionally to the before the iron by a nose covering the front tip of the sole 10.
  • the iron 1 is connected to the base 2 by a flexible cord 4 incorporating the power supply son of the heating soleplate 10 and a steam supply duct of the sole 10.
  • the base 2 comprises a flat bottom surface intended to rest on a horizontal plane and has an inclined top surface comprising a recess constituting a location 21 for resting the iron 1, this location 21 comprising an inclined plane bottom of the order of 30 ° relative to the lower surface 20 and having three pads 25, projecting to a height of about 6 mm, for thermally isolating the base 2 of the sole 10 of the iron.
  • these pads 25 has an oblong shape and are distributed in a star in the bottom of the slot 21 to ensure a stable support of the sole 10 on the pads 25, one of the pads 25 being disposed in the longitudinal axis of the base 2, near the top of the slot 21, and the two other pads 25 being disposed symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base 2, near the lower end of the slot 21.
  • the base 2 also comprises a control panel 22 of the apparatus disposed at the foot of the location 21, and encloses in the space located under the location 21, a reservoir 23 intended to supply water to the tank for the production of steam, the tank 23 being provided with a filling flap 23A.
  • the base 2 comprises a stopper 24 formed by a rear face of the control panel 22 on which the heel of the iron 1 is supported when the iron 1 is placed on the location 21, the stopper 24 advantageously having a protrusion 24A inserted into a cavity 13A formed between the arms 13 of the heel of the iron so as to immobilize laterally and vertically the rear portion of the iron 1 in the location 21.
  • the front part of the iron 1 is immobilized on the base 2 by means of a locking bar 5 pivotally mounted at the part of the slot 21 receiving the front tip of the sole 10 of the iron, the bow 5 with advantageously a triangular shape matching the contour of the front end of the location 21 and the front tip of the iron 1.
  • the hoop 5 can pivot between an unlocked position, illustrated on the figure 3 , in which the hoop 5 is arranged parallel to the upper surface of the base 2, being engaged in a receiving groove formed at the edge of the location 21, and a position of immobilization of the iron, illustrated on the Figures 1 and 2 , in which the hoop 5 bears against the upper surface of the nose of the iron 1, the hoop 5 advantageously comprising a flexible portion reported by overmolding in the hollow portion of the hoop 5 coming into contact with the body of the iron 1 to be ironed when the hoop 5 is in the immobilization position.
  • the base 2 comprises means for returning the hoop 5, not shown in the figures and described in more detail in the patent application.
  • FR3018831 filed by the applicant, exerting a return torque whose direction reverses when passing from an intermediate position between the unlocked position and the immobilization position, the restoring torque bringing the hoop 5 to the unlocked position when the the latter is in an angular position between the unlocked position and the intermediate position and bringing the hoop 5 to the immobilization position when the latter is in an angular position between the intermediate position and the immobilization position.
  • the apparatus comprises a cap 6 that can be removably attached to the iron 1 to cover the sole 10 of the iron 1 and lower the temperature of the surface coming into contact with the laundry for the ironing the most delicate textiles.
  • the cap 6 comprises a flat plate 60 having a contour conforming to the shape of the contour of the ironing surface 10A of the soleplate of the iron 1 and comprises a peripheral edge 61, curved upwards, which comes to the edge of the soleplate When the cap 6 is coupled to the iron 1.
  • the plate 60 is made by an aluminum plate covered with a ceramic coating.
  • the front end of the cap 6 advantageously comprises a wall 62 which extends the peripheral edge 61 and extends towards the inside of the cap 6 so as to form an immobilizing stop under which the front end is inserted.
  • the rear end of the cap 6, for its part, comprises a gripping member 63 of plastics material which extends towards the outside of the cap 6, from the peripheral edge 61 of the cap 6, and has a locking lug 64 projecting above the peripheral edge 61 of the cap 6, this locking pin 64 being intended to engage resiliently above the rear portion of the sole 10 to immobilize the portion. back of the cap 6 on the body of the iron 1.
  • the upper face of the cap 6 comprises a silicone seal 65, having a width of the order of 1 cm and a thickness of about 1 mm, extending over the entire periphery of the plate 60 of the cap and on the inner surface of the peripheral edge 61.
  • the seal 65 comprises an inner edge advantageously having a deformable lip 66 projecting upwards, the lip 66 having the function of ensuring a vapor-tight connection between the soleplate 10 and the cap 6 when the latter is assembled on the iron 1, so that the steam from the steam outlet holes 11 of the sole 10 can not escape through the cap contour 6.
  • the cap 6 comprises, within the zone delimited by the seal 65, a first series of steam outlet orifices 67 constituting a central network of steam outlet orifices of small diameter, less than 2 mm, present in very large numbers, allowing a homogeneous diffusion of the steam in the central part of the cap 6.
  • the cap 6 also comprises, within the zone delimited by the seal 65, a second series of steam outlet orifices 68 constituting a peripheral network of steam outlet orifices of larger diameter, of the order 8 mm, arranged so as to come opposite the main steam outlet holes 11 of the soleplate 10 and allow direct diffusion of the steam.
  • These larger diameter steam outlet ports 68 are advantageously obtained by stamping and are flanked by a flange. 68A which protrudes from the upper face of the cap 6 to a height of about 1 mm.
  • the cap 6 also comprises three openings 69 of oblong shape matching the shape of the outer contour of the pads 25, these openings 69 being arranged such that the three openings 69 are opposite the three pads 25 projecting into the bottom of the slot 21 when the iron 1, equipped with the cap 6, is placed on the location 21 in the storage position.
  • the openings 69 are advantageously obtained by stamping and are also bordered by a flange which projects on the upper face of the cap 6 to a height of about 1 mm.
  • the user When the user wishes to perform an ironing session, he brings the hoop 5 in the unlocked position, illustrated on the figure 3 to allow the removal of the iron 1 from the base 2.
  • the user can then use the iron 1 naked, that is to say without the removable cap 6, to perform the ironing of the most textiles currents. It may also decide to equip the iron 1 of the removable cap 6 to reduce the temperature of the ironing surface coming into contact with the laundry and avoid polishing the most delicate textiles.
  • This assembly of the removable cap 6 is simply done by bringing the front tip of the iron 1 under the wall 62 of immobilization located at the front end of the cap 6 and by tilting the iron 1 on the cap 6 so that the locking pin 64 is engaged above the edge of the sole 10.
  • the steam emitted by the soleplate 10 of the iron 1 escapes at high speed through the orifices 68 of the peripheral network which are directly facing certain steam outlet holes 11 of the soleplate 1 and more diffusely by the orifices 67 of the central network, after the steam has traveled in the diffusion space extending between the soleplate 10 and the cap 6, a portion of the vapor also being able to escape through the openings 69 of the cap 6.
  • the user When the user wishes to store the device, it can leave the cap 6 in position on the sole 10 and arrange the iron 1 on the location 21 to bring it to the storage position.
  • the pads 25 arranged in the bottom of the slot 21 cooperate with the openings 69, by inserting them in the latter, to guide the iron 1 and bring it into the storage position correct.
  • the pads 25 are partially inserted into the openings 69 and the top of the pads 25 is in abutment against the ironing surface of the soleplate 10 so that the soleplate 10 of the iron 1 is not elevated compared to the pads 25 despite the presence of the removable cap 6.
  • the user can also decide to store the iron 1 on the base 2 without the latter being equipped with the removable cap 6, this is done in a similar manner by bringing the sole 10 of the iron on the skates 25.
  • the user can then tilt the hoop 5 in the immobilization position so as to immobilize the iron 1 on the base 2 and allow the transport of the apparatus by the handle 12 of the iron 1.
  • the positioning of the iron 1 on the base 2 remains the same as the iron 1 is equipped with or without the removable cap 6, so that the hoop 5 ensures the immobilization of the iron 1 in position of storage with the same efficiency in these two configurations.
  • the apparatus thus produced has the advantage of having a removable cap for the treatment of delicate textiles which can be stored together with the iron on the base without coming to impede the operation of the immobilization device iron to redo.
  • the tank for the generation of steam under pressure can be replaced by an instantaneous vaporization chamber, the latter can be integrated in the iron and be connected to the tank of the base by a pipe of 'water.

Abstract

Appareil électroménager comportant un fer à repasser (1) à vapeur comprenant une semelle (10) présentant une surface de repassage (10A) munie de trous (11) de sortie de vapeur et une base (2) portative comprenant un emplacement (21) pour poser le fer à repasser (1) lors de phases inactives de repassage, ledit emplacement (21) comportant au moins un patin (25) en saillie sur lequel vient reposer le fer à repasser lorsqu'il est disposé sur ledit emplacement dans une position de rangement, la base (2) comportant au moins un élément de blocage (5) mobile entre une position déverrouillée dans laquelle le fer à repasser peut être extrait de la base (2) et une position d'immobilisation, dans laquelle le fer à repasser est immobilisé dans la position de rangement par l'élément de blocage (5), caractérisé en ce que l'appareil comporte une coiffe (6) amovible pouvant être disposée sur la surface de repassage (10A) et en ce que ladite coiffe (6) comporte une ouverture (69) dans laquelle vient s'engager le patin (25) lorsque le fer à repasser (1) est disposé dans la position de rangement.

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Domestic appliance comprising a steam iron (1) comprising a sole (10) having an ironing surface (10A) provided with steam outlet holes (11) and a portable base (2) comprising a location (21) for placing the iron (1) during inactive ironing phases, said location (21) comprising at least one protruding pad (25) on which the iron rests when it is placed on said location in a position of storage, the base (2) having at least one locking element (5) movable between an unlocked position in which the iron can be extracted from the base (2) and a locking position, in which the iron is immobilized in the storage position by the locking element (5), characterized in that the apparatus comprises a removable cap (6) which can be arranged on the ironing surface (10A) and in that said cap (6 ) has an opening (69) d in which is engaged the pad (25) when the iron (1) is arranged in the storage position.
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La présente invention se rapporte à un appareil électroménager comportant un fer à repasser à vapeur comprenant une surface de repassage munie de trous de sortie de vapeur et une base portative comprenant un emplacement pour poser le fer à repasser lors des phases inactives de repassage ou lors du rangement de l'appareil, l'emplacement comportant au moins un patin en saillie sur lequel vient reposer la surface de repassage lorsque le fer à repasser est disposé sur l'emplacement. La présente invention se rapporte plus particulièrement à un appareil dans lequel la base comporte au moins un élément de blocage mobile entre une position déverrouillée dans laquelle le fer à repasser peut être extrait de la base et une position d'immobilisation dans laquelle le fer à repasser est immobilisé sur l'emplacement dans une position de rangement par l'élément de blocage.The present invention relates to an appliance comprising a steam iron comprising an ironing surface provided with steam outlet holes and a portable base comprising a location for laying the iron during the inactive ironing phases or during the ironing. storage of the apparatus, the location having at least one protruding pad on which comes to rest the ironing surface when the iron is arranged on the location. The present invention relates more particularly to an apparatus in which the base comprises at least one movable locking element between an unlocked position in which the iron can be extracted from the base and an immobilization position in which the iron is immobilized on the location in a storage position by the locking element.

Il est connu, de la demande de brevet FR2874628 déposée par la demanderesse, un appareil de repassage comportant un fer à repasser et une base portative génératrice de vapeur munie d'un emplacement adapté pour poser le fer. Dans ce document, la base comporte un arceau mobile en rotation entre une position déverrouillée dans laquelle le fer peut être extrait de la base et une position d'immobilisation dans laquelle le fer est rendu solidaire de la base.It is known from the patent application FR2874628 filed by the applicant, an ironing apparatus comprising an iron and a portable steam generating base provided with a suitable location for placing the iron. In this document, the base comprises a hoop movable in rotation between an unlocked position in which the iron can be extracted from the base and an immobilization position in which the iron is secured to the base.

Un tel appareil présente l'avantage de permettre le transport de l'appareil par la poignée du fer à repasser et de sécuriser le fer à repasser sur la base pour son rangement.Such a device has the advantage of allowing the transport of the device by the handle of the iron and secure the iron on the base for storage.

Il est également connu de la demande WO2007096825 de rapporter une coiffe amovible sur la semelle d'un fer à repasser pour diminuer la température de la surface de repassage. Une telle coiffe présente l'avantage de permettre de repasser les textiles les plus délicats sans risque de lustrage.It is also known from the application WO2007096825 to bring a removable cap on the soleplate of an iron to reduce the temperature of the ironing surface. Such a cap has the advantage of allowing to iron the most delicate textiles without risk of polishing.

Cependant, lorsqu'une telle coiffe amovible est utilisée pour équiper le fer à repasser décrit dans la demande FR2874628 , la surépaisseur générée par la présence de la coiffe amovible sur la semelle empêche l'immobilisation du fer à repasser sur la base au moyen de l'arceau mobile. Ainsi l'utilisateur est contraint de retirer la coiffe amovible de la semelle du fer à repasser avant de disposer le fer à repasser sur la base et de pouvoir l'immobiliser au moyen de l'arceau pour son rangement. Il se retrouve alors avec une coiffe qu'il doit ranger séparément de l'appareil, ce qui complique le rangement de l'appareil et augmente le risque de perdre et/ou d'endommager la coiffe amovible.However, when such a removable cap is used to equip the iron described in the application FR2874628 , the extra thickness generated by the presence of the removable cap on the sole prevents immobilization of the iron on the base by means of the movable arch. Thus the user is forced to remove the removable cap of the sole of the iron before placing the iron on the base and to be immobilized by means of the arch for storage. It is then found with a cap that must be stored separately from the device, which complicates the storage of the device and increases the risk of losing and / or damage the removable cap.

Aussi, un but de la présente invention est de remédier à ces inconvénients en proposant un appareil électroménager comportant un fer à repasser, une base portative comprenant un emplacement pour poser le fer à repasser et un élément de blocage permettant d'immobiliser le fer à repasser sur l'emplacement, dans lequel le fer à repasser peut être équipé d'une coiffe amovible pour repasser les textiles les plus délicats et peut être immobilisé sur l'emplacement au moyen de l'élément de blocage que le fer à repasser soit équipé ou non de la coiffe amovible.Also, an object of the present invention is to overcome these disadvantages by providing an appliance with an iron, a portable base comprising a location for placing the iron and a locking element for immobilizing the iron. on the site, wherein the iron can be equipped with a removable cap to iron the most delicate textiles and can be immobilized on the location by means of the locking element that the iron is equipped or no removable cap.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un appareil électroménager comportant un fer à repasser à vapeur comprenant une semelle présentant une surface de repassage munie de trous de sortie de vapeur et une base portative comprenant un emplacement pour poser le fer à repasser lors de phases inactives de repassage, l'emplacement comportant au moins un patin en saillie sur lequel vient reposer le fer à repasser lorsqu'il est disposé sur l'emplacement dans une position de rangement, la base comportant au moins un élément de blocage mobile entre une position déverrouillée dans laquelle le fer à repasser peut être extrait de la base et une position d'immobilisation dans laquelle le fer à repasser est immobilisé dans la position de rangement par l'élément de blocage, caractérisé en ce que l'appareil comporte une coiffe amovible pouvant être disposée sur la surface de repassage et en ce que la coiffe comporte une ouverture dans laquelle vient s'engager le patin lorsque le fer à repasser est disposé dans la position de rangement.To this end, the subject of the invention is a household appliance comprising a steam iron comprising a soleplate having an ironing surface provided with steam outlet holes and a portable base comprising a location for laying the iron when ironing. inactive phases of ironing, the location having at least one projecting pad on which rests the iron when placed on the location in a storage position, the base having at least one movable locking element between a unlocked position in which the iron can be extracted from the base and an immobilization position in which the iron is immobilized in the storage position by the locking element, characterized in that the apparatus comprises a cap removable which can be arranged on the ironing surface and in that the cap has an opening in which is engaged the pad when the f ironing is arranged in the storage position.

Une telle caractéristique permet de réduire, voire d'annuler, la surélévation de la surface de repassage par rapport au patin du fait de la présence de la coiffe. Ainsi, la différence de positionnement du fer à repasser sur l'emplacement est réduite voir annulée, ce qui permet l'immobilisation du fer à repasser en position de rangement au moyen de l'élément de blocage lorsque le fer à repasser est équipé ou non de la coiffe amovible. De plus, l'insertion des patins dans les ouvertures de la coiffe amovible participe au bon positionnement du fer à repasser dans la position de rangement lorsque le fer à repasser est équipé de la coiffe amovible.Such a characteristic makes it possible to reduce or even cancel the elevation of the ironing surface with respect to the pad due to the presence of the cap. So the difference in positioning the iron on the location is reduced or canceled, which allows the immobilization of the iron in the storage position by means of the locking element when the iron is equipped or not with the removable cap. In addition, the insertion of the pads in the openings of the removable cap contributes to the good positioning of the iron in the storage position when the iron is equipped with the removable cap.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'appareil selon l'invention, l'ouverture présente une forme permettant au sommet du patin de venir au contact de la surface de repassage lorsque le fer à repasser, équipé de la coiffe, est disposé dans la position de rangement.According to another characteristic of the apparatus according to the invention, the opening has a shape allowing the top of the pad to come into contact with the ironing surface when the iron, equipped with the cap, is arranged in the position of storage.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'avoir une coiffe amovible qui ne génère aucune surélévation de la surface de repassage par rapport au patin de sorte que le positionnement du fer à repasser sur l'emplacement est le même que le fer à repasser soit équipé ou non de la coiffe amovible.Such a characteristic makes it possible to have a removable cap that does not generate any elevation of the ironing surface relative to the pad so that the positioning of the iron on the site is the same whether the iron is equipped with or without the the removable cap.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'emplacement comporte trois patins en saillie et la coiffe comporte, en regard de chacun des patins, une ouverture dans laquelle vient s'engager le sommet du patin lorsque le fer à repasser occupe la position de rangement.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the location comprises three protruding pads and the cap has, opposite each of the pads, an opening in which is engaged the top of the pad when the iron occupies the position storage.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'obtenir un appui stable du fer à repasser sur les patins.Such a characteristic makes it possible to obtain a stable support of the iron on the pads.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention la coiffe comporte un bord périphérique qui épouse la forme du contour de la semelle.According to another characteristic of the invention, the cap comprises a peripheral edge which matches the shape of the contour of the sole.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'obtenir un bon centrage de la coiffe sur le fer à repasser.Such a characteristic makes it possible to obtain a good centering of the cap on the iron.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la coiffe comporte une plaque plane destinée à venir en regard de la surface de repassage lorsque la coiffe est accouplée au fer à repasser, les patins faisant saillie dans le fond de l'emplacement sur une hauteur supérieure à l'épaisseur de la plaque coiffe.According to another characteristic of the invention, the cap comprises a flat plate intended to come opposite the ironing surface when the cap is coupled to the iron, the pads projecting into the bottom of the location on a higher height to the thickness of the cap plate.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la surface de repassage comporte des trous de sortie de vapeur et la coiffe comporte des orifices pour la diffusion de la vapeur, le bord périphérique de la coiffe comportant un joint d'étanchéité venant au contact de la surface de repassage pour assurer une liaison étanche à la vapeur entre la coiffe et le pourtour de la surface de repassage.According to yet another feature of the invention, the ironing surface has steam outlet holes and the cap has orifices for the diffusion of steam, the peripheral edge of the cap having a seal sealing contacting the ironing surface to provide a vapor-tight connection between the cap and the periphery of the ironing surface.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'éviter que la vapeur ne s'échappe le long du bord périphérique de la coiffe puis ne remonte en direction de la main de l'utilisateur au risque de la bruler.Such a characteristic makes it possible to prevent the steam from escaping along the peripheral edge of the cap and then back towards the user's hand at the risk of burning it.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la coiffe comporte un ergot de verrouillage venant s'engager élastiquement au-dessus de la semelle pour immobiliser la coiffe sur la semelle, la coiffe comprenant avantageusement un organe de préhension venant dans le prolongement de l'ergot de verrouillage.According to another characteristic of the invention, the cap comprises a locking pin coming to engage resiliently above the sole to immobilize the cap on the sole, the cap advantageously comprising a gripping member coming in the extension of the locking pin.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le fer à repasser comporte une poignée de préhension et l'ensemble de l'appareil peut être transporté par la poignée lorsque le fer à repasser est immobilisé sur la base par l'élément de blocage.According to another characteristic of the invention, the iron has a handle and the entire device can be transported by the handle when the iron is immobilized on the base by the locking element.

Un telle caractéristique procure une très bonne ergonomie d'utilisation en facilitant la manipulation de l'appareil lors de son rangement.Such a feature provides a very good ergonomics of use by facilitating the handling of the device during storage.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'élément de blocage est mobile en rotation entre la position déverrouillée et la position d'immobilisation.According to another characteristic of the invention, the locking element is rotatable between the unlocked position and the immobilization position.

Une tel élément de blocage présente l'avantage d'être simple et économique à réaliser.Such a blocking element has the advantage of being simple and economical to achieve.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'élément de blocage présente la forme d'un arceau.According to another characteristic of the invention, the locking element has the shape of a hoop.

Un tel arceau présente l'avantage d'être simple à réaliser et de pouvoir épouser la forme habituellement effilée de l'extrémité avant du fer à repasser.Such arch has the advantage of being simple to achieve and to marry the usually tapered shape of the front end of the iron.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la base comporte un butoir immobilisant la partie arrière du fer à repasser, l'élément de blocage immobilisant la partie avant du fer à repasser lorsqu'il est dans la position d'immobilisation.According to another characteristic of the invention, the base comprises a stop immobilizing the rear part of the iron, the locking element immobilizing the front portion of the iron when in the immobilization position.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la base renferme un réservoir.According to another characteristic of the invention, the base contains a reservoir.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la base comporte des moyens de rappel exerçant un couple sur l'élément de blocage dont le sens s'inverse au passage d'une position intermédiaire située entre la position d'immobilisation et la position déverrouillée, le couple exercé par les moyens de rappel tendant à ramener l'élément de blocage vers la position déverrouillée lorsque l'élément de blocage se trouve dans une première plage angulaire comprise entre la position intermédiaire et la position déverrouillée et tendant à ramener l'élément de blocage vers la position d'immobilisation lorsque l'élément de blocage se trouve dans une deuxième plage angulaire comprise entre la position intermédiaire et la position d'immobilisation.According to another characteristic of the invention, the base comprises biasing means exerting a torque on the locking element whose direction reverses to the passing from an intermediate position between the immobilization position and the unlocked position, the torque exerted by the return means tending to return the locking element to the unlocked position when the locking element is in a first range. angular between the intermediate position and the unlocked position and tending to return the locking element to the immobilization position when the locking element is in a second angular range between the intermediate position and the immobilization position.

Une telle caractéristique permet de procurer une très bonne ergonomie d'utilisation.Such a characteristic makes it possible to provide very good ergonomics of use.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'élément de blocage est disposé sensiblement dans le plan de l'emplacement pour poser le fer à repasser lorsqu'il occupe la position déverrouillée.According to another characteristic of the invention, the locking element is disposed substantially in the plane of the location to put the iron when it occupies the unlocked position.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'améliorer l'accès à l'emplacement lorsque l'élément de blocage est en position déverrouillée.Such a feature improves access to the location when the locking member is in the unlocked position.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'élément de blocage est maintenu au contact du fer à repasser par des moyens de rappel lorsque l'élément de blocage est en position d'immobilisation.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the locking element is held in contact with the iron by return means when the locking element is in the immobilization position.

Une telle caractéristique présente l'avantage de supprimer tout jeu entre l'élément de blocage et le fer à repasser pour un meilleur maintien de ce dernier sur la base.Such a feature has the advantage of eliminating any play between the blocking element and the iron for better maintenance of the latter on the base.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les moyens de rappel sont constitués par au moins un ressort.According to another characteristic of the invention, the return means are constituted by at least one spring.

On comprendra mieux les buts, aspects et avantages de la présente invention, d'après la description donnée ci-après d'un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention présenté à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un appareil de repassage selon un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention lorsque l'arceau de blocage est en position d'immobilisation et que le fer à repasser est équipé d'une coiffe amovible ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue de côté de l'appareil de la figure 1 ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue en perspective de l'appareil avec l'arceau en position déverrouillée, le fer à repasser étant soulevé de la base et la coiffe amovible désaccouplée du fer à repasser ;
  • la figure 4 est une vue en perspective du dessus de la coiffe amovible ;
  • la figure 5 est une vue en perspective du dessous du fer à repasser équipé de la coiffe amovible ;
  • La figure 6 est une autre vue en perspective du dessous du fer à repasser avec la coiffe amovible désaccouplée du fer à repasser.
The aims, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be better understood from the description given below of a particular embodiment of the invention presented by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which :
  • the figure 1 is a perspective view of an ironing apparatus according to a particular embodiment of the invention when the locking bar is in the immobilization position and the iron is equipped with a removable cap;
  • the figure 2 is a side view of the device from the figure 1 ;
  • the figure 3 is a perspective view of the apparatus with the roll bar in the unlocked position, the iron being lifted from the base and the removable cap uncoupled from the iron;
  • the figure 4 is a perspective view of the top of the removable cap;
  • the figure 5 is a perspective view of the bottom of the iron equipped with the removable cap;
  • The figure 6 is another perspective view of the bottom of the iron with the removable cap uncoupled from the iron.

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 the understanding of the invention have been represented. To facilitate the reading of the drawings, the same elements bear the same references from one figure to another.

On notera que dans ce document, les termes "horizontal", "vertical", "inférieur", "supérieur", "avant", "arrière" employés pour décrire le fer à repasser font référence à cet appareil lorsqu'il repose à plat sur sa semelle.Note that in this document, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "lower", "upper", "front", "rear" used to describe the iron refer to this device when it lies flat on his sole.

Les figure 1 et 2 représentent un appareil de repassage, du type générateur de vapeur, comportant un fer à repasser 1 reposant sur une base 2 portative intégrant, de manière connue en soi, une cuve pour la production de vapeur sous pression, non représentée sur les figures, la base 2 étant alimentée électriquement au moyen d'un câble 3.The figure 1 and 2 represent an ironing appliance, of the steam generator type, comprising an iron 1 resting on a portable base 2 incorporating, in a manner known per se, a vessel for producing steam under pressure, not shown in the figures, the base 2 being electrically powered by means of a cable 3.

Conformément aux figures 3 et 6, le fer à repasser 1 comporte classiquement une semelle 10 chauffante comprenant une surface inférieure plane munie de trous 11 de sortie de vapeur formant une surface de repassage 10A, cette dernière présentant une extrémité avant effilée formant une pointe avant et une largeur augmentant progressivement en direction de l'arrière de la semelle 10.In accordance with figures 3 and 6 , the iron 1 conventionally comprises a heating soleplate 10 comprising a flat bottom surface provided with steam outlet holes 11 forming an ironing surface 10A, the latter having a tapered forward end forming a front tip and a progressively increasing width in the direction from the back of the sole 10.

La semelle 10 est surmontée d'un corps plastique monobloc intégrant une poignée 12 se prolongeant vers l'arrière du fer à repasser par deux bras 13 comprenant une face arrière constituant le talon du fer à repasser, la poignée 12 se prolongeant classiquement vers l'avant du fer à repasser par un nez recouvrant la pointe avant de la semelle 10. Le fer à repasser 1 est relié à la base 2 par un cordon souple 4 intégrant des fils d'alimentation électrique de la semelle 10 chauffante ainsi qu'un conduit d'alimentation en vapeur de la semelle 10.The sole 10 is surmounted by a one-piece plastic body incorporating a handle 12 extending towards the rear of the iron by two arms 13 comprising a rear face forming the heel of the iron, the handle 12 extending conventionally to the before the iron by a nose covering the front tip of the sole 10. The iron 1 is connected to the base 2 by a flexible cord 4 incorporating the power supply son of the heating soleplate 10 and a steam supply duct of the sole 10.

La base 2 comporte une surface inférieure 20 plane destinée à reposer sur un plan horizontal et présente une surface supérieure inclinée comprenant un renfoncement constituant un emplacement 21 pour reposer le fer à repasser 1, cet emplacement 21 comportant un fond plan incliné de l'ordre de 30° par rapport à la surface inférieure 20 et présentant trois patins 25, faisant saillie sur une hauteur de l'ordre de 6 mm, permettant d'isoler thermiquement la base 2 de la semelle 10 du fer à repasser.The base 2 comprises a flat bottom surface intended to rest on a horizontal plane and has an inclined top surface comprising a recess constituting a location 21 for resting the iron 1, this location 21 comprising an inclined plane bottom of the order of 30 ° relative to the lower surface 20 and having three pads 25, projecting to a height of about 6 mm, for thermally isolating the base 2 of the sole 10 of the iron.

Conformément à la figure 3, ces patins 25 présente une forme oblongue et sont répartis en étoile dans le fond de l'emplacement 21 pour assurer un appui stable de la semelle 10 sur les patins 25, l'un des patins 25 étant disposé dans l'axe longitudinal de la base 2, à proximité du sommet de l'emplacement 21, et les deux autres patins 25 étant disposés symétriquement par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la base 2, à proximité de l'extrémité inférieure de l'emplacement 21.In accordance with the figure 3 these pads 25 has an oblong shape and are distributed in a star in the bottom of the slot 21 to ensure a stable support of the sole 10 on the pads 25, one of the pads 25 being disposed in the longitudinal axis of the base 2, near the top of the slot 21, and the two other pads 25 being disposed symmetrically with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base 2, near the lower end of the slot 21.

La base 2 comporte également un panneau de commande 22 de l'appareil disposée au pied de l'emplacement 21, et renferme dans l'espace situé sous l'emplacement 21, un réservoir 23 destiné à alimenter en eau la cuve pour la production de vapeur, le réservoir 23 étant muni d'une trappe de remplissage 23A.The base 2 also comprises a control panel 22 of the apparatus disposed at the foot of the location 21, and encloses in the space located under the location 21, a reservoir 23 intended to supply water to the tank for the production of steam, the tank 23 being provided with a filling flap 23A.

Afin de permettre l'immobilisation du fer 1 sur la base 2 dans une position de rangement illustrée sur les figures 1 et 2, la base 2 comporte un butoir 24 formée par une face arrière du panneau de commande 22 sur lequel le talon du fer à repasser 1 vient prendre appui lorsque le fer 1 est posé sur l'emplacement 21, le butoir 24 présentant avantageusement une excroissance 24A venant s'insérer dans une cavité 13A ménagée entre les bras 13 du talon du fer à repasser de manière à immobiliser latéralement et verticalement la partie arrière du fer à repasser 1 dans l'emplacement 21.In order to allow immobilization of the iron 1 on the base 2 in a storage position illustrated on the Figures 1 and 2 the base 2 comprises a stopper 24 formed by a rear face of the control panel 22 on which the heel of the iron 1 is supported when the iron 1 is placed on the location 21, the stopper 24 advantageously having a protrusion 24A inserted into a cavity 13A formed between the arms 13 of the heel of the iron so as to immobilize laterally and vertically the rear portion of the iron 1 in the location 21.

La partie avant du fer à repasser 1 est immobilisée sur la base 2 au moyen d'un arceau 5 de blocage monté pivotant au niveau de la partie de l'emplacement 21 recevant la pointe avant de la semelle 10 du fer, l'arceau 5 présentant avantageusement une forme triangulaire épousant le contour de l'extrémité avant de l'emplacement 21 et de la pointe avant du fer à repasser 1.The front part of the iron 1 is immobilized on the base 2 by means of a locking bar 5 pivotally mounted at the part of the slot 21 receiving the front tip of the sole 10 of the iron, the bow 5 with advantageously a triangular shape matching the contour of the front end of the location 21 and the front tip of the iron 1.

L'arceau 5 peut pivoter entre une position déverrouillée, illustrée sur la figure 3, dans laquelle l'arceau 5 est disposé parallèlement à la surface supérieure de la base 2, en étant engagé dans une gorge de réception ménagée en bordure de l'emplacement 21, et une position d'immobilisation du fer, illustrée sur les figures 1 et 2, dans laquelle l'arceau 5 prend appui contre la surface supérieure du nez du fer 1, l'arceau 5 comportant avantageusement une partie souple rapportée par surmoulage dans la partie creuse de l'arceau 5 venant au contact du corps du fer 1 à repasser lorsque l'arceau 5 est en position d'immobilisation.The hoop 5 can pivot between an unlocked position, illustrated on the figure 3 , in which the hoop 5 is arranged parallel to the upper surface of the base 2, being engaged in a receiving groove formed at the edge of the location 21, and a position of immobilization of the iron, illustrated on the Figures 1 and 2 , in which the hoop 5 bears against the upper surface of the nose of the iron 1, the hoop 5 advantageously comprising a flexible portion reported by overmolding in the hollow portion of the hoop 5 coming into contact with the body of the iron 1 to be ironed when the hoop 5 is in the immobilization position.

De manière préférentielle, la base 2 comporte des moyens de rappel de l'arceau 5, non illustrés sur les figures et décrits plus en détails dans la demande de brevet FR3018831 déposée par la demanderesse, exerçant un couple de rappel dont le sens s'inverse au passage d'une position intermédiaire située entre la position déverrouillée et la position d'immobilisation, le couple de rappel ramenant l'arceau 5 vers la position déverrouillée lorsque ce dernier se trouve dans une position angulaire située entre la position déverrouillée et la position intermédiaire et ramenant l'arceau 5 vers la position d'immobilisation lorsque ce dernier se trouve dans une position angulaire située entre la position intermédiaire et la position d'immobilisation.Preferably, the base 2 comprises means for returning the hoop 5, not shown in the figures and described in more detail in the patent application. FR3018831 filed by the applicant, exerting a return torque whose direction reverses when passing from an intermediate position between the unlocked position and the immobilization position, the restoring torque bringing the hoop 5 to the unlocked position when the the latter is in an angular position between the unlocked position and the intermediate position and bringing the hoop 5 to the immobilization position when the latter is in an angular position between the intermediate position and the immobilization position.

Plus particulièrement selon l'invention, l'appareil comporte une coiffe 6 pouvant être fixée de manière amovible sur le fer à repasser 1 pour recouvrir la semelle 10 du fer à repasser 1 et abaisser la température de la surface venant au contact du linge pour le repassage des textiles les plus délicats.More particularly according to the invention, the apparatus comprises a cap 6 that can be removably attached to the iron 1 to cover the sole 10 of the iron 1 and lower the temperature of the surface coming into contact with the laundry for the ironing the most delicate textiles.

Conformément aux figures 4 à 6, la coiffe 6 comporte une plaque 60 plane présentant un contour épousant la forme du contour de la surface de repassage 10A de la semelle du fer à repasser 1 et comprend un bord périphérique 61, recourbé vers le haut, qui vient en bordure de la semelle 10 lorsque la coiffe 6 est accouplée au fer à repasser 1.In accordance with Figures 4 to 6 , the cap 6 comprises a flat plate 60 having a contour conforming to the shape of the contour of the ironing surface 10A of the soleplate of the iron 1 and comprises a peripheral edge 61, curved upwards, which comes to the edge of the soleplate When the cap 6 is coupled to the iron 1.

De manière préférentielle, la plaque 60 est réalisée par une plaque en aluminium recouvert d'un revêtement de céramique.Preferably, the plate 60 is made by an aluminum plate covered with a ceramic coating.

L'extrémité avant de la coiffe 6 comporte avantageusement une paroi 62 qui prolonge le bord périphérique 61 et s'étend vers l'intérieur de la coiffe 6 de manière à former une butée d'immobilisation sous laquelle vient s'insérer l'extrémité avant effilée du fer à repasser 1. L'extrémité arrière de la coiffe 6 comporte, quant à elle, un organe de préhension 63 en matière plastique qui s'étend vers l'extérieur de la coiffe 6, depuis le bord périphérique 61 de la coiffe 6, et comporte un ergot de verrouillage 64 faisant saillie au-dessus du bord périphérique 61 de la coiffe 6, cet ergot de verrouillage 64 étant destiné à s'engager élastiquement au-dessus de la partie arrière de la semelle 10 pour immobiliser la partie arrière de la coiffe 6 sur le corps du fer à repasser 1.The front end of the cap 6 advantageously comprises a wall 62 which extends the peripheral edge 61 and extends towards the inside of the cap 6 so as to form an immobilizing stop under which the front end is inserted. The rear end of the cap 6, for its part, comprises a gripping member 63 of plastics material which extends towards the outside of the cap 6, from the peripheral edge 61 of the cap 6, and has a locking lug 64 projecting above the peripheral edge 61 of the cap 6, this locking pin 64 being intended to engage resiliently above the rear portion of the sole 10 to immobilize the portion. back of the cap 6 on the body of the iron 1.

De manière préférentielle, la face supérieure de la coiffe 6 comporte un joint 65 en silicone, présentant une largeur de l'ordre de 1 cm et une épaisseur de l'ordre de 1 mm, s'étendant sur tout le pourtour de la plaque 60 de la coiffe et sur la surface interne du bord périphérique 61. Le joint 65 comprend un bord interne présentant avantageusement une lèvre déformable 66 faisant saillie vers le haut, cette lèvre 66 ayant pour fonction d'assurer une liaison étanche à la vapeur entre la semelle 10 et la coiffe 6 lorsque cette dernière est assemblée sur le fer à repasser 1, de manière à ce que la vapeur issue des trous 11 de sortie de vapeur de la semelle 10 ne puisse pas s'échapper par le contour de coiffe 6.Preferably, the upper face of the cap 6 comprises a silicone seal 65, having a width of the order of 1 cm and a thickness of about 1 mm, extending over the entire periphery of the plate 60 of the cap and on the inner surface of the peripheral edge 61. The seal 65 comprises an inner edge advantageously having a deformable lip 66 projecting upwards, the lip 66 having the function of ensuring a vapor-tight connection between the soleplate 10 and the cap 6 when the latter is assembled on the iron 1, so that the steam from the steam outlet holes 11 of the sole 10 can not escape through the cap contour 6.

La coiffe 6 comporte, à l'intérieur de la zone délimitée par le joint 65, une première série d'orifices 67 de sortie de vapeur constituant un réseau central d'orifices de sortie de vapeur de faible diamètre, inférieur à 2 mm, présents en très grand nombre, permettant une diffusion homogène de la vapeur dans la partie centrale de la coiffe 6.The cap 6 comprises, within the zone delimited by the seal 65, a first series of steam outlet orifices 67 constituting a central network of steam outlet orifices of small diameter, less than 2 mm, present in very large numbers, allowing a homogeneous diffusion of the steam in the central part of the cap 6.

La coiffe 6 comporte également, à l'intérieur de la zone délimitée par le joint 65, une deuxième série d'orifices 68 de sortie de vapeur constituant un réseau périphérique d'orifices de sortie de vapeur de plus gros diamètre, de l'ordre de 8 mm, disposés de manière à venir en regard des principaux trous 11 de sortie de vapeur de la semelle 10 et permettre une diffusion directe de la vapeur.The cap 6 also comprises, within the zone delimited by the seal 65, a second series of steam outlet orifices 68 constituting a peripheral network of steam outlet orifices of larger diameter, of the order 8 mm, arranged so as to come opposite the main steam outlet holes 11 of the soleplate 10 and allow direct diffusion of the steam.

Ces orifices 68 de sortie de vapeur de plus gros diamètre sont avantageusement obtenus par emboutissage et sont bordés par une collerette 68A qui fait saillie sur la face supérieure de la coiffe 6 sur une hauteur de l'ordre de 1 mm.These larger diameter steam outlet ports 68 are advantageously obtained by stamping and are flanked by a flange. 68A which protrudes from the upper face of the cap 6 to a height of about 1 mm.

Ainsi, il résulte un espace pour la diffusion de la vapeur entre la surface de repassage 10A et la surface supérieure de la plaque 60 de la coiffe lorsque la semelle 10 du fer à repasser est en appui sur la coiffe 6, cet appui s'effectuant au niveau du joint 65 et/ou au niveau de la collerette 68A bordant les orifices 68.Thus, it results a space for the diffusion of steam between the ironing surface 10A and the upper surface of the plate 60 of the cap when the sole 10 of the iron is resting on the cap 6, this support taking place at the joint 65 and / or at the flange 68A bordering the orifices 68.

La coiffe 6 comporte également trois ouvertures 69 de forme oblongue épousant la forme du contour extérieur des patins 25, ces ouvertures 69 étant disposées de telle sorte que les trois ouvertures 69 viennent en regard des trois patins 25 faisant saillie dans le fond de l'emplacement 21 lorsque le fer à repasser 1, équipé de la coiffe 6, est posé sur l'emplacement 21 dans la position de rangement. Les ouvertures 69 sont avantageusement obtenus par emboutissage et sont également bordées par une collerette qui fait saillie sur la face supérieure de la coiffe 6 sur une hauteur de l'ordre de 1 mm.The cap 6 also comprises three openings 69 of oblong shape matching the shape of the outer contour of the pads 25, these openings 69 being arranged such that the three openings 69 are opposite the three pads 25 projecting into the bottom of the slot 21 when the iron 1, equipped with the cap 6, is placed on the location 21 in the storage position. The openings 69 are advantageously obtained by stamping and are also bordered by a flange which projects on the upper face of the cap 6 to a height of about 1 mm.

Le fonctionnement de l'appareil va maintenant être décrit.The operation of the apparatus will now be described.

Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite déplacer l'appareil, il s'assure que le fer à repasser 1 occupe la position de rangement et que l'arceau 5 occupe la position d'immobilisation, ainsi que cela est illustré sur les figures 1 et 2, et il peut saisir alors la poignée 12 du fer à repasser pour transporter l'ensemble de l'appareil par cette poignée 12.When the user wishes to move the device, he makes sure that the iron 1 is in the storage position and that the arch 5 is in the immobilization position, as is illustrated in FIGS. Figures 1 and 2 , and he can then grab the handle 12 of the iron to carry the entire device by the handle 12.

Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite effectuer une séance de repassage, il amène l'arceau 5 dans la position déverrouillée, illustrée sur la figure 3, pour permettre le retrait du fer à repasser 1 de la base 2. L'utilisateur peut alors utiliser le fer à repasser 1 nu, c'est-à-dire démuni de la coiffe 6 amovible, pour effectuer le repassage des textiles les plus courants. Il peut également décider d'équiper le fer à repasser 1 de la coiffe 6 amovible pour réduire la température de la surface de repassage venant au contact du linge et éviter le lustrage des textiles les plus délicats.When the user wishes to perform an ironing session, he brings the hoop 5 in the unlocked position, illustrated on the figure 3 to allow the removal of the iron 1 from the base 2. The user can then use the iron 1 naked, that is to say without the removable cap 6, to perform the ironing of the most textiles currents. It may also decide to equip the iron 1 of the removable cap 6 to reduce the temperature of the ironing surface coming into contact with the laundry and avoid polishing the most delicate textiles.

Cet assemblage de la coiffe 6 amovible s'effectue simplement en amenant la pointe avant du fer à repasser 1 sous la paroi 62 d'immobilisation située à l'extrémité avant de la coiffe 6 et en faisant basculer le fer à repasser 1 sur la coiffe 6 de manière à ce que l'ergot de verrouillage 64 se trouve engagé au-dessus du bord de la semelle 10.This assembly of the removable cap 6 is simply done by bringing the front tip of the iron 1 under the wall 62 of immobilization located at the front end of the cap 6 and by tilting the iron 1 on the cap 6 so that the locking pin 64 is engaged above the edge of the sole 10.

Lorsque la coiffe 6 est assemblée sur le fer à repasser 1, ainsi que cela est illustré sur la figure 5, la vapeur émise par la semelle 10 du fer à repasser 1 s'échappe à grande vitesse par les orifices 68 du réseau périphérique qui se trouvent directement en regard de certains trous 11 de sortie de vapeur de la semelle 1 et de façon plus diffuse par les orifices 67 de réseau central, après cheminement de la vapeur dans l'espace de diffusion s'étendant entre la semelle 10 et la coiffe 6, une partie de la vapeur pouvant également s'échapper par les ouvertures 69 de la coiffe 6.When the cap 6 is assembled on the iron 1, as is illustrated on the figure 5 , the steam emitted by the soleplate 10 of the iron 1 escapes at high speed through the orifices 68 of the peripheral network which are directly facing certain steam outlet holes 11 of the soleplate 1 and more diffusely by the orifices 67 of the central network, after the steam has traveled in the diffusion space extending between the soleplate 10 and the cap 6, a portion of the vapor also being able to escape through the openings 69 of the cap 6.

Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite ranger l'appareil, il peut laisser la coiffe 6 en position sur la semelle 10 et disposer le fer à repasser 1 sur l'emplacement 21 pour l'amener dans la position de rangement. Lorsqu'il effectue cette opération, les patins 25 disposés dans le fond de l'emplacement 21 viennent coopérer avec les ouvertures 69, en s'insérant dans ces dernières, pour guider le fer à repasser 1 et l'amener dans la position de rangement correcte. Dans cette position de rangement, les patins 25 sont partiellement insérés dans les ouvertures 69 et le sommet des patins 25 se trouve en appui contre la surface de repassage de la semelle 10 de sorte que la semelle 10 du fer à repasser 1 n'est pas surélevée par rapport aux patins 25 malgré la présence de la coiffe 6 amovible.When the user wishes to store the device, it can leave the cap 6 in position on the sole 10 and arrange the iron 1 on the location 21 to bring it to the storage position. When performing this operation, the pads 25 arranged in the bottom of the slot 21 cooperate with the openings 69, by inserting them in the latter, to guide the iron 1 and bring it into the storage position correct. In this storage position, the pads 25 are partially inserted into the openings 69 and the top of the pads 25 is in abutment against the ironing surface of the soleplate 10 so that the soleplate 10 of the iron 1 is not elevated compared to the pads 25 despite the presence of the removable cap 6.

Bien entendu, l'utilisateur peut également décider de ranger le fer à repasser 1 sur la base 2 sans que ce dernier ne soit équipé de la coiffe 6 amovible, cette opération s'effectue de façon similaire en amenant la semelle 10 du fer à repasser sur les patins 25.Of course, the user can also decide to store the iron 1 on the base 2 without the latter being equipped with the removable cap 6, this is done in a similar manner by bringing the sole 10 of the iron on the skates 25.

L'utilisateur peut alors basculer l'arceau 5 dans la position d'immobilisation de manière à immobiliser le fer à repasser 1 sur la base 2 et permettre le transport de l'appareil par la poignée 12 du fer à repasser 1.The user can then tilt the hoop 5 in the immobilization position so as to immobilize the iron 1 on the base 2 and allow the transport of the apparatus by the handle 12 of the iron 1.

En particulier, le positionnement du fer à repasser 1 sur la base 2 reste le même que le fer à repasser 1 soit équipé ou non de la coiffe 6 amovible, de sorte que l'arceau 5 assure l'immobilisation du fer à repasser 1 en position de rangement avec la même efficacité dans ces deux configurations.In particular, the positioning of the iron 1 on the base 2 remains the same as the iron 1 is equipped with or without the removable cap 6, so that the hoop 5 ensures the immobilization of the iron 1 in position of storage with the same efficiency in these two configurations.

En conséquence, l'appareil ainsi réalisé présente l'avantage de posséder une coiffe amovible pour le traitement des textiles délicats qui peut être rangée en même temps que le fer à repasser sur la base sans venir gêner le fonctionnement du dispositif d'immobilisation du fer à repasser.Accordingly, the apparatus thus produced has the advantage of having a removable cap for the treatment of delicate textiles which can be stored together with the iron on the base without coming to impede the operation of the immobilization device iron to redo.

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 not limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given by way of example. Modifications are possible, particularly from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

Ainsi, dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, la cuve pour la génération de vapeur sous pression pourra être remplacée par une chambre de vaporisation instantanée, cette dernière pouvant être intégrée au fer à repasser et être reliée au réservoir de la base par une canalisation d'eau.Thus, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the tank for the generation of steam under pressure can be replaced by an instantaneous vaporization chamber, the latter can be integrated in the iron and be connected to the tank of the base by a pipe of 'water.

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Appareil électroménager comportant un fer à repasser (1) à vapeur comprenant une semelle (10) présentant une surface de repassage (10A) munie de trous (11) de sortie de vapeur et une base (2) portative comprenant un emplacement (21) pour poser le fer à repasser (1) lors de phases inactives de repassage, ledit emplacement (21) comportant au moins un patin (25) en saillie sur lequel vient reposer le fer à repasser (1) lorsqu'il est disposé sur l'emplacement (21) dans une position de rangement, la base (2) comportant au moins un élément de blocage (5) mobile entre une position déverrouillée dans laquelle le fer à repasser (1) peut être extrait de la base (2) et une position d'immobilisation, dans laquelle le fer à repasser (1) est immobilisé dans la position de rangement par l'élément de blocage (5), caractérisé en ce que l'appareil comporte une coiffe (6) amovible pouvant être disposée sur la surface de repassage (10A) et en ce que ladite coiffe (6) comporte une ouverture (69) dans laquelle vient s'engager le patin (25) lorsque le fer à repasser (1) est disposé dans la position de rangement.Domestic appliance comprising a steam iron (1) comprising a sole (10) having an ironing surface (10A) provided with steam outlet holes (11) and a portable base (2) comprising a location (21) for placing the iron (1) during inactive ironing phases, said location (21) having at least one projecting pad (25) on which the iron (1) comes to rest when it is arranged on the location (21) in a storage position, the base (2) having at least one locking element (5) movable between an unlocked position in which the iron (1) can be extracted from the base (2) and a position immobilizer, in which the iron (1) is immobilized in the storage position by the locking element (5), characterized in that the apparatus comprises a removable cap (6) which can be arranged on the surface for ironing (10A) and in that said cap (6) has an opening aperture (69) in which is engaged the pad (25) when the iron (1) is arranged in the storage position. Appareil électroménager selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'ouverture (69) présente une forme permettant au sommet du patin (25) de venir au contact de la surface de repassage (10A) lorsque le fer à repasser (1), équipé de la coiffe (6), est disposé dans la position de rangement.Domestic appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that the opening (69) has a shape enabling the top of the pad (25) to come into contact with the ironing surface (10A) when the iron (1) equipped with of the cap (6) is arranged in the storage position. Appareil électroménager selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que l'emplacement (21) comporte au moins trois patins (25) en saillie et en ce que la coiffe (6) comporte, en regard de chacun des patins (25), une ouverture (69) dans laquelle vient s'engager le sommet du patin (25) lorsque le fer à repasser (1) occupe la position de rangement.Domestic appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the location (21) comprises at least three pads (25) projecting and in that the cap (6) has, next to each of the pads (25), an opening (69) in which is engaged the top of the pad (25) when the iron (1) is in the storage position. Appareil électroménager selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la coiffe (6) comporte un bord périphérique (61) qui épouse la forme du contour de la semelle (10).Domestic appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cap (6) has a peripheral edge (61) which matches the shape of the contour of the sole (10). Appareil électroménager selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la surface de repassage (10A) comporte des trous (11) de sortie de vapeur et en ce que la coiffe (6) comporte des orifices (67, 68) pour la diffusion de la vapeur, le bord périphérique (61) de la coiffe comportant un joint (65) d'étanchéité venant au contact de la surface de repassage (10A) pour assurer une liaison étanche à la vapeur entre la coiffe (6) et le pourtour de la surface de repassage (10A).Domestic appliance according to Claim 4, characterized in that the ironing surface (10A) has steam outlet holes (11) and in that the cap (6) has openings (67, 68) for the diffusion of the steam, the peripheral edge (61) of the cap having a seal (65) sealing contacting the ironing surface (10A) to provide a vapor-tight connection between the cap (6) and the periphery of the ironing surface (10A). Appareil électroménager selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la coiffe (6) comporte un ergot de verrouillage (64) venant s'engager élastiquement au-dessus de la semelle (10) pour immobiliser la coiffe (6) sur la semelle (10).Domestic appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the cap (6) comprises a locking pin (64) elastically engaging above the sole (10) to immobilize the cap (6). ) on the sole (10). Appareil électroménager selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le fer à repasser (1) comporte une poignée (12) de préhension et en ce que l'ensemble de l'appareil peut être transporté par la poignée (12) lorsque le fer à repasser est immobilisé sur la base (2) par l'élément de blocage (5).Domestic appliance according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the iron (1) has a handle (12) and that the entire appliance can be transported by the handle ( 12) when the iron is immobilized on the base (2) by the locking element (5). Appareil électroménager selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de blocage (5) est mobile en rotation entre la position déverrouillée et la position d'immobilisation.Domestic appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that said locking element (5) is rotatable between the unlocked position and the immobilization position. Appareil électroménager selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que ledit élément de blocage présente la forme d'un arceau (5).Domestic appliance according to the preceding claim, characterized in that said locking element has the shape of a bow (5). Appareil électroménager selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que la base comporte un butoir (24) immobilisant la partie arrière du fer à repasser (1) et en ce que l'élément de blocage (5) immobilise la partie avant du fer à repasser (1) lorsqu'il est dans la position d'immobilisation.Domestic appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the base comprises a stop (24) immobilizing the rear part of the iron (1) and in that the blocking element (5) immobilizes the front part of the iron (1) when in the immobilization position. Appareil électroménager selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que la base (2) renferme un réservoir (23).Domestic appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the base (2) encloses a reservoir (23). Appareil électroménager selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, caractérisé en ce que la base (2) comporte des moyens de rappel exerçant un couple sur ledit élément de blocage (5) dont le sens s'inverse au passage d'une position intermédiaire située entre la position d'immobilisation et la position déverrouillée, ledit couple exercé par les moyens de rappel tendant à ramener l'élément de blocage vers la position déverrouillée lorsque l'élément de blocage (5) se trouve dans une première plage angulaire comprise entre la position intermédiaire et la position déverrouillée et tendant à ramener l'élément de blocage (5) vers la position d'immobilisation lorsque l'élément de blocage (5) se trouve dans une deuxième plage angulaire comprise entre la position intermédiaire et la position d'immobilisation.Domestic appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the base (2) comprises biasing means exerting a torque on said locking element (5) whose direction reverses when passing a position intermediate between the immobilization position and the unlocked position, said torque exerted by the return means tending to return the locking element to the unlocked position when the element blocking device (5) is in a first angular range between the intermediate position and the unlocked position and tending to return the locking element (5) to the immobilization position when the blocking element (5) is located in a second angular range between the intermediate position and the immobilization position.
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