EP3450617A1 - Ironing device comprising a base connected by a cord to an iron - Google Patents

Ironing device comprising a base connected by a cord to an iron Download PDF

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EP3450617A1
EP3450617A1 EP18187151.8A EP18187151A EP3450617A1 EP 3450617 A1 EP3450617 A1 EP 3450617A1 EP 18187151 A EP18187151 A EP 18187151A EP 3450617 A1 EP3450617 A1 EP 3450617A1
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Anthony Andrade
Cédric METAY
Jean-Marc COURTOIS
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00—Hand irons
    • D06F75/08—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
    • D06F75/14—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron
    • D06F75/16—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron the reservoir being heated to produce the 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
    • D06F75/28—Arrangements for attaching, protecting or supporting the electric supply cable

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  • the present invention relates to an ironing apparatus comprising a base connected by a cord to an iron, the cord enclosing at least one conduit for conveying a fluid to the iron, wherein the iron comprises a heating body and a fluid connector connected to the fluid conduit.
  • an ironing apparatus comprising a base connected by a cord to an iron in which the cord encloses a conduit for delivering steam to the iron.
  • the steam path is sealingly connected to the heating body by engaging the conduit on a fitting carried directly by the heating body.
  • connection operation is expensive and complicates the assembly operation of the iron.
  • connection of the conduit to the heating body also complicates the after-sales service when it is necessary to disassemble the heating body to make a repair.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide an ironing appliance that overcomes these drawbacks and in particular to provide an ironing apparatus provided with a base connected by a cord to an iron in which the iron offers a more great flexibility of construction, simplified assembly and greater ease of repair.
  • the subject of the invention is an ironing appliance comprising a base connected by a cord to an iron, the cord enclosing at least one conduit for conveying a fluid to the iron, the iron to be ironed.
  • ironing apparatus comprising a heating body and a fluidic connector connected to the fluid conveying duct, characterized in that the fluidic connector is supported by a functional plate which is interposed between the heating body and a casing which caps the heating body, the fluidic connector comprising a cavity open to its lower end in which is engaged a connecting tube carried by the heating body, and in that the fluidic connector comprises a seal which is fixed in the cavity and which is interposed between the inner surface of the cavity and the outer surface of the tube connection.
  • Such a feature makes it possible to simplify the mounting of the iron by allowing the automatic connection of the fluid flow conduit with the fluid distribution circuit formed in the heating body during the fixing of the plate on the heating body.
  • the connection of the fluid conveying conduit is therefore performed in masked time, simultaneously with mounting of the plate, and does not require a specific operation.
  • such a construction makes it possible to have a simple and reliable connection of the fluidic connector to the connecting tube carried by the heating connector during the assembly of the plate on the heating body by a vertical movement from top to bottom.
  • such a construction makes it possible to guarantee the tightness of the connection without it being necessary to have a significant compression of the plate on the heating body, that is to say without it being necessary to strongly apply the plate to the heating element to crush the seal.
  • the connection is not prone to leaks, especially in case of high vapor pressure.
  • the fluidic connector is fixed through an opening of the plate by fixing means allowing a lateral displacement of the fluidic connector in the plane of the plate over a course of several tenths of a millimeter and advantageously over a stroke greater than 1 mm.
  • Such a movement allows automatic centering of the fluidic connector on the connecting tube when they are docked to each other to ensure a better seal.
  • the connecting tube has a frustoconical outer shape.
  • Such a shape facilitates the automatic centering of the connection tube in the fluidic connector.
  • the cavity of the fluidic connector has a frustoconical portion in which is engaged the top of the connecting tube.
  • Such a shape also makes it possible to participate in the automatic centering of the connection tube in the fluidic connector.
  • the fluidic connector comprises a member which rests against the upper surface of the plate, at the edge of the opening.
  • Such a characteristic makes it possible to block the movement of the fluidic connector on the plate along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the plate.
  • the member is a flange which projects radially on the body of the fluidic connector.
  • the body of the fluidic connector has, below the member, dimensions substantially smaller than the diameter of the opening so as to allow a significant lateral displacement of the fluidic connector through the opening.
  • the fluidic connector comprises at least two lugs engaged under the lower surface of the plate, the opening comprising notches allowing the passage of these ears.
  • Such a characteristic allows by a simple construction, the fixing and the immobilization of the fluidic connector on the plate in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the plate, while allowing a lateral displacement of the fluidic connector in the plane of the plate.
  • the seal is annular.
  • the seal is a lip seal.
  • Such a seal has the advantage of providing excellent sealing without requiring significant compression forces.
  • the seal is immobilized on the fluidic connector by means of a ring which is fixed under the seal, in the cavity.
  • the ring may be clipped into the cavity.
  • the ring comprises a chamfered lower edge which converges towards the inside of the cavity.
  • Such a chamfered edge has a shape that contributes to the pre-centering of the fluidic connector on the connecting tube when they come into contact with one another.
  • the plate forms a heat shield between the heating body and the housing.
  • the heat shield is made of plastic material, and advantageously made of thermoplastic material of the PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) type.
  • Such a feature makes it possible to achieve a low cost platinum can have complex shapes.
  • the base contains a vessel for the generation of steam under pressure and the conduit is a steam conveying conduit.
  • the base contains a water reservoir and the conduit is a water inlet conduit.
  • the plate is fixed on the heating body.
  • the heating body comprises an electrical resistance provided at each of its ends with a connection terminal which forms a plug on which is engaged a female connector carried by the plate.
  • Such an iron has a construction that also allows the automatic connection of the heating resistor with the female connectors carried by the plate during the fixing of the plate on the heating body during assembly of the iron.
  • the heating body comprises an electrical resistor and a fuse disposed on the supply circuit of the electrical resistance to cut off the supply of the resistor in case of overheating of the heating body, the fuse being disposed in a housing formed on a functional plate.
  • the plate comprises holding elements taking place under the fuse to maintain the fuse in the housing when the plate is not yet attached to the heating body.
  • the invention also relates to a method of assembling an iron as previously described wherein the connection of the fluidic connector with the connecting tube carried by the plate is performed automatically during the platen assembly operation on the heating body.
  • the figure 1 represents an ironing apparatus comprising a base 1, an iron 2 and a cord 3 connecting the base 1 and the iron 2, the cord 3 enclosing a conduit 30 for the conveyance of steam, visible on the figure 2 and 5 , and electrical wires belonging to a power supply circuit of the iron 2.
  • the iron 2 comprises a plastic housing 6 which incorporates a gripping handle 60 which extends towards the rear of the iron 2, by two lateral branches 21 forming a heel on which the iron 2 can rest substantially vertically.
  • the iron 2 also comprises a flat ironing plate 22 surmounted by a heating body 4 and a functional plate 5, shown in isolation on the Figure 2A , on which is fixed the housing 6.
  • the base 1 contains, in a manner known per se, a tank for the generation of pressurized steam, a water tank and a pump configured to supply the steam generator with water from the tank, the tank comprising a solenoid valve controlled by a trigger 60A disposed under the handle 60 of the iron 2 and connected to the conduit 30 for conveying the steam.
  • the heating body 4 is advantageously constituted by an aluminum foundry in which is embedded an electrical resistance 40, shielded, a power of the order of 800W, bent in the form of a horseshoe, the power supply of the electrical resistance 40 being regulated by means of a thermostat consisting of a sensor 50, CTN type, carried by the functional plate 5, the sensor 50 coming into contact with a stud 41, visible on the Figure 5A integrated in the heating body 4.
  • the heating body 4 has a planar lower face, having a pointed front end and a broad and rounded rear end, on which the ironing plate 22 is fixed.
  • the heating body 4 has an upper face comprising a peripheral wall 42 projecting delimiting, in a manner known per se, a steam distribution circuit closed in its upper part by a closure plate 43 comprising a vapor flow inlet 44 intended to be placed in fluid communication with the steam transport conduit 30, the circuit of distribution leading to steam outlet holes 22A formed in the ironing plate 22, visible on the Figure 7A .
  • the steam distribution circuit comprises a condensate retaining device, not shown in the figures, arranged under a dome 43A protruding from the closure plate 43, the retaining device being configured to retain water droplets entrained by the flow of vapor flowing in the vapor distribution circuit and to vaporize them, this retaining device being similar to that described in more detail in the patent application filed under the application number FR 16 56546 by the plaintiff.
  • the plate 5 extends above the heating body 4 and thus forms a heat shield between the heating body 4 and the housing 6, the plate 5 being advantageously made of a thermoplastic material of the PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) type and being fixed on the heating body 4 by means of a flange 51 disposed at the front of the heating body 4 and two screws 52 engaging in tapped bores made at the rear of the heating body 4.
  • PBT polybutylene terephthalate
  • the electrical resistance 40 of the heating body 4 comprises a connection terminal 40A at each of its longitudinal ends, this connection terminal 40A having the shape of a rigid nail, with a diameter of the order of 2 mm, and a length of the order of 12 mm, which opens obliquely on the upper face in the rear part of the heating body 4.
  • These two connection terminals are male plugs 40A intended to be automatically connected to two female connectors 7 carried by the plate 5 during the assembly of the plate 5 on the heating body 4, the two female connectors 7 being connected to the power supply circuit of the iron 2.
  • each female connector 7 advantageously have an identical construction, illustrated on the figure 4 , each female connector 7 comprising an elastically deformable body made of an electrically conductive material, the body of the female connector 7 being advantageously obtained by a cutting process then folding of a stainless steel sheet, optionally nickel-plated or sheet metal nickel-plated brass or nickel-plated steel.
  • the body of the female connector 7 advantageously comprises two contact blades 70 extending facing one another and substantially parallel to each other.
  • the two blades 70 extend longitudinally along a vertical axis V between a proximal end, at which the two blades 70 are interconnected by a connecting arm 71, and a distal end where the blades 70 form between them a passage opening 72, the distal end of the blades 70 extending advantageously by an intermediate portion 73 folded at 45 ° outwards, then by a flat end portion 74 extending perpendicularly to the blades 70 towards the outside of the female connector 7.
  • the intermediate portions 73 of the female connector 7 form guide walls which converge towards the passage opening 72 and facilitate the insertion of the plug 40A of the electrical resistance 40 between the two blades 70 of the connector along the vertical axis V when the female connector 7 is brought vertically above the plug 40A, the two blades 70 then deviating in a transverse direction T while enclosing the plug 40A under the effect of the elastic deformation of the connector body .
  • the body of the female connector 7 also comprises a flat lateral portion 75 supporting a terminal 75A connected to an electric wire of the supply circuit of the iron 2, not shown in the figures, the flat lateral portion 75 being connected by a cross member 76 to the connecting arm 71 and having two longitudinal ends which project laterally from the cross member 76.
  • the plate 5 comprises, for each of the female connectors 7, a receiving housing 55 which has a shape substantially complementary to that of the female connector 7, the flat end portions 74 of the female connector 7 to take place in cavities 53 formed on the lower face of the plate 5 while bearing on the bottom of these cavities 53, while the flat lateral part 75 bears on a surface 54 of the upper face of the plate 5 disposed at the edge of the receiving housing 55.
  • the surface 54 comprises two stops 54A which cooperate with the ends of the flat lateral portion 75 to immobilize the female connector 7 along the longitudinal axis of the plate 5.
  • a space 54B is formed between the two stops 54A for the passage of the cross-member 76, this space 54B being much greater than the width of the cross-member 76 and the dimensions of the cavities 53 being much greater than the flat end portions 74 of the female connector 7 to allow a displacement in translation of the female connector 7 in its receiving housing 55, in the transverse direction T, over several millimeters but also a rotational movement over a few degrees of female connector 7 around the vertical axis V, perpendicular to the plane of the plate 5.
  • the blades 70 of the female connector 7 comprise a contact zone 70A which has the shape of a boss protruding over substantially the entire height of the blade 70, this boss 70A for increasing the capacity of the female connector 7 to receive a plug 40A which is not perfectly aligned with the longitudinal axis L of the female connector 7.
  • the contact blades 70 have a width of the order of 5 mm and a height of about 1 cm, the boss 70A having the shape of a grain of rice that protrudes over a height of the order of 1 mm and having a width of the order of 1 mm.
  • the space between the two blades 70 of the female connector 7 is advantageously less than 0.7 mm in order to ensure a constrained clamping of the plug 40A.
  • the plate 5 also supports a fuse 8 which is intended to cut the supply circuit of the iron 2, and in particular the supply of the electrical resistance 40, when the temperature of the heating body 4 rises beyond a predetermined temperature corresponding to the temperature of the fuse 8.
  • the fuse 8 is a fuse of the cartridge type having a U-shaped body and having the same technical characteristics as that sold under the reference SF 184 by the company Nec Shott., This fuse 8 being disposed in a housing 56 arranged in the rear part of the plate 5.
  • the housing 56 has the shape of a through opening, visible on the figure 10 , and comprises two retaining lugs 56A extending at the lower face of the plate 5 on which the longitudinal ends of the fuse 8 come to rest when the fuse 8 is introduced into the housing 56 by the upper face of the plate 5.
  • the fuse 8 is held in the housing 56 by means of a fastening flange 57, made of folded sheet metal, which is attached to the upper face of the plate 5 and which is fixed to a fixing shaft 46 of the heating body 4 , visible on the Figure 5A by means of a screw 57A.
  • the fixing flange 57 is advantageously surmounted by a plastic cover 58 which serves as a holding and guiding part of various electrical wires necessary for the operation of the apparatus.
  • the fixing flange 57 has a tongue elastically deformable 57B which bears on the top of the fuse 8 when the latter is disposed in the housing 56 and has two lateral arms 57C which clasp the lateral branches of the fuse 8 shape of U so as to keep the latter oriented upwards.
  • the heating body 4 comprises a base 45 for receiving the fuse 8 having the shape of a half-cylinder, open at its upper end, carried by a pad 45A obtained directly with the aluminum foundry of the heating body 4, this pad 45A making protrusion at the rear of the peripheral wall 42 defining the steam distribution circuit.
  • the fuse 8 carried by the plate 5 is automatically positioned on the base 45 formed on the heating body 4, the tongue length 57B of the fastening flange 57 being dimensioned to deform elastically by forcing the fuse 8 against the base 45 when the screw 57A is tightened so as to optimize the heat transfer between the fuse 8 and the heating body 4 despite the manufacturing dispersions.
  • the plate 5 also supports a fluidic connector 9 making it possible to form a tight connection between the steam transport pipe 30 coming from the base 1 and the vapor flow inlet 44 formed on the closing plate 43 of the heating body 4.
  • the vapor flow inlet 44 is disposed at the top of a frustoconical connecting tube 44A projecting from the closing plate 43 and the fluidic connector 9 comprises a body comprising a cavity 90 open at its lower end in which is engaged the connecting tube 44A, the cavity 90 comprising a frustoconical upper portion 90A communicating with a connecting tube 91 which is fitted on the conduit 30 for the conveyance of steam.
  • the cavity 90 comprises, under the frustoconical upper portion 90A, a cylindrical portion 90B receiving an annular seal 94, with lips, and comprising an open bottom end through which is engaged the connecting tube 44A.
  • the cavity 90 has, at the junction between the frustoconical upper portion 90A and the cylindrical portion 90B, a shoulder against which the seal 94 is applied, the seal 94 being immobilized against this shoulder by means of a ring 95, circlip type, which is fixed in the cavity 90 under the seal 94, the ring 95 advantageously having a chamfered lower edge which converges towards the inside of the cavity 90.
  • the ring 95 is fixed in the cavity 90 by means of two lugs 95A carried by the ring 95, these lugs 95A engaging in two openings formed symmetrically in the cavity 90, these openings opening into grooves 96 made on the periphery of the body of the fluidic connector 9.
  • the external part of the body of the fluidic connector 9 comprises, in the vicinity of the top of the cylindrical portion 90B of the cavity 90, a flange 92 intended to rest at the edge of a circular opening 59 formed in the plate 5 and comprises two ears 97, extending radially to the base of the fluid connector 9, intended to engage in two notches 59A formed at the edge of the opening 59, then to slide under the plate 5 by rotation of the fluidic connector 9 on a quarter turn to make a bayonet type connection.
  • the fastening system of the fluidic connector 9 is dimensioned to allow a radial clearance of the fluidic connector 9 of at least one millimeter in the plane of the plate 5 to allow a self-centering of the connector on the connecting tube 44A during the assembly of the plate 5 on the heating body 4.
  • the external part of the fluidic connector 9, engaged in the opening 59 circular has a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the opening 59 circular.
  • the circular opening 59 may have a diameter greater than about 2 mm with respect to the diameter of the fluidic connector 9.
  • the iron 2 thus produced has the advantage of being equipped with a functional plate 5 forming a subassembly which supports the electrical supply circuit of the electrical resistance 40 of the heating body 4, the safety fuse 8 against the superheating associated with this supply circuit and the fluidic connector 9 making it possible to connect the conduit 30 for conveying the steam to the steam distribution circuit formed in the heating body 4.
  • this plate 5 has the advantage of being simply assembled on the heating body 4 by bringing it vertically above the heating body 4, for example in an automated manner by means of a robot, then bringing the platinum closer 5 of the heating body 4 so as to bring the male plugs 40A of the electrical resistance 40 opposite the female connectors 7 carried by the plate 5, the fluid connector 9 facing the connecting tube 44A and the fuse 8 opposite the base 45 reception.
  • the docking of the plate 5 on the heating body 4 can be performed without precise positioning of the parts 7, 8, 9 on the plate 5 is necessary.
  • the shape of the female connector 7 and its attachment allow a lateral clearance of the female connector 7 relative to the longitudinal axis of the plate 5 which will allow self-centering of the female connector 7 on the male plug 40A even if this The last is shifted a little more than a millimeter from the ideally required position.
  • the position of the plug 40A of the electrical resistances can vary by plus or minus 1 mm in all directions but also angularly.
  • the device for holding the fuse 8 on the plate 5 also allows to simplify the assembly of the iron 2, the good heat exchange between the fuse 8 and the heating body 4 is guaranteed by the stressing of the fuse 8 by the fastening flange 57, a possible misalignment of the fuse 8 by relative to the base 45 being compensated by an elastic deformation of the fixing flange 57, and in particular of the two lateral arms 57C of the latter, which contributes to further increasing the stressing of the fuse 8 on the base 45 and thus to optimize the transfer thermal.
  • the fixing system of the fluidic connector 9 on the plate 5 has the advantage of allowing a lateral displacement of the fluidic connector 9 over several millimeters which will allow self-centering of the fluidic connector 9 on the connecting tube 44A in case misalignment when docking the plate 5 on the heating body.
  • the chamfered shape of the ring 95 and the frustoconical shape of the connecting tube 44A will cooperate with each other to achieve the automatic centering of the fluidic connector 9 on the connecting tube so that the seal 94 ensures a perfect seal of the connection.
  • the sealing thus produced by means of a lip seal interposed between the inner surface of the cavity 90 and the outer surface of the connecting tube 44A, has the advantage of ensuring the tightness of the connection without being It is therefore not necessary to apply the functional plate 5 against the heating body 4 with a high compressive stress at the level of the fluidic connector 9.
  • the seal thus realized has the advantage of being reliable and of being less prone to loss of tightness in the case of high vapor pressure.
  • the iron 2 thus produced makes it possible to optimize the assembly time by automatically establishing the fluidic connection of the heating body 4 when the functional plate 5 is placed on the heating body 4.
  • such an iron 2 also makes it possible to automatically ensure the electrical connection of the heating body 4 and the assembly of the fuse 8 on the heating body 4 when the platen is put in place so that it is not necessary to provide a specific assembly operation for each of these operations, which also saves time and reduces the cost of manufacturing iron to redo.
  • all of the vapor diffused through the steam outlet holes of the ironing plate can be produced in a vaporization chamber formed in the heating body of the iron, the fluidic connector carried by the functional plate then serving to hydraulically connect a water injection orifice in the vaporization chamber with a water inlet pipe from a tank carried by the housing or carried by a separate base thereof latest.
  • the functional plate may be made from a sheet of steel cut and overmoulded plastic, the use of a metal base for making conductive strips to establish electrical connections directly in the deck.

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Abstract

Appareil de repassage comportant une base (1) reliée par un cordon (3) à un fer à repasser (2), le cordon (3) renfermant au moins un conduit (30) d'acheminement d'un fluide vers le fer à repasser (2), le fer à repasser comprenant un corps chauffant (4) et un connecteur fluidique (9) relié au conduit (30) d'acheminement du fluide, caractérisé en ce que ledit connecteur fluidique (9) est supporté par une platine (5) fonctionnelle qui est interposée entre le corps chauffant (4) et un boîtier (6) venant coiffer le corps chauffant (4).

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Ironing apparatus comprising a base (1) connected by a cord (3) to an iron (2), the cord (3) containing at least one conduit (30) for conveying a fluid to the iron (2), the iron comprising a heating body (4) and a fluidic connector (9) connected to the conduit (30) for conveying the fluid, characterized in that said fluidic connector (9) is supported by a plate ( 5) which is interposed between the heating body (4) and a housing (6) to cap the heating body (4).
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La présente invention se rapporte à un appareil de repassage comportant une base reliée par un cordon à un fer à repasser, le cordon renfermant au moins un conduit d'acheminement d'un fluide vers le fer à repasser, dans lequel le fer à repasser comprend un corps chauffant et un connecteur fluidique relié au conduit d'acheminement du fluide.The present invention relates to an ironing apparatus comprising a base connected by a cord to an iron, the cord enclosing at least one conduit for conveying a fluid to the iron, wherein the iron comprises a heating body and a fluid connector connected to the fluid conduit.

Il est connu, de la demande de brevet déposée par la demanderesse sous le numéro FR 16 56546 , un appareil de repassage comportant une base reliée par un cordon à un fer à repasser dans lequel le cordon renferme un conduit d'acheminement de vapeur vers le fer à repasser. Dans ce document, le conduit d'acheminement de vapeur est connecté de manière étanche au corps chauffant en emmanchant le conduit sur un raccord porté directement par le corps chauffant.It is known from the patent application filed by the applicant under the number FR 16 56546 , an ironing apparatus comprising a base connected by a cord to an iron in which the cord encloses a conduit for delivering steam to the iron. In this document, the steam path is sealingly connected to the heating body by engaging the conduit on a fitting carried directly by the heating body.

Toutefois, une telle opération de raccordement est coûteuse et complexifie l'opération d'assemblage du fer à repasser. De plus, le raccordement du conduit d'acheminement sur le corps chauffant complexifie également le service après-vente lorsqu'il est nécessaire de démonter le corps chauffant pour effectuer une réparation.However, such a connection operation is expensive and complicates the assembly operation of the iron. In addition, the connection of the conduit to the heating body also complicates the after-sales service when it is necessary to disassemble the heating body to make a repair.

Aussi, le but de la présente invention est de proposer un appareil de repassage remédiant à ces inconvénients et notamment de proposer un appareil de repassage muni d'une base reliée par un cordon à un fer à repasser dans lequel le fer à repasser offre une plus grande flexibilité de construction, un assemblage simplifié et une plus grande facilité de réparation.Also, the object of the present invention is to provide an ironing appliance that overcomes these drawbacks and in particular to provide an ironing apparatus provided with a base connected by a cord to an iron in which the iron offers a more great flexibility of construction, simplified assembly and greater ease of repair.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un appareil de repassage comportant une base reliée par un cordon à un fer à repasser, le cordon renfermant au moins un conduit d'acheminement d'un fluide vers le fer à repasser, le fer à repasser comprenant un corps chauffant et un connecteur fluidique relié au conduit d'acheminement du fluide, caractérisé en ce que le connecteur fluidique est supporté par une platine fonctionnelle qui est interposée entre le corps chauffant et un boîtier venant coiffer le corps chauffant, le connecteur fluidique comprenant une cavité ouverte à son extrémité inférieure dans laquelle est engagé un tube de raccordement porté par le corps chauffant, et en ce que le connecteur fluidique comporte un joint qui est fixé dans la cavité et qui est interposé entre la surface interne de la cavité et la surface externe du tube de raccordement.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is an ironing appliance comprising a base connected by a cord to an iron, the cord enclosing at least one conduit for conveying a fluid to the iron, the iron to be ironed. ironing apparatus comprising a heating body and a fluidic connector connected to the fluid conveying duct, characterized in that the fluidic connector is supported by a functional plate which is interposed between the heating body and a casing which caps the heating body, the fluidic connector comprising a cavity open to its lower end in which is engaged a connecting tube carried by the heating body, and in that the fluidic connector comprises a seal which is fixed in the cavity and which is interposed between the inner surface of the cavity and the outer surface of the tube connection.

Une telle caractéristique permet de simplifier le montage du fer à repasser en permettant la connexion automatique du conduit d'acheminement du fluide avec le circuit de distribution du fluide ménagé dans le corps chauffant lors de la fixation de la platine sur le corps chauffant. Le raccordement du conduit d'acheminement du fluide est donc réalisé en temps masqué, simultanément au montage de la platine, et ne nécessite pas une opération spécifique. De plus, une telle construction permet d'avoir une connexion simple et fiable du connecteur fluidique sur le tube de raccordement porté par le connecteur chauffant lors de l'assemblage de la platine sur le corps chauffant par un mouvement vertical de haut en bas. En particulier, une telle construction permet de garantir l'étanchéité de la liaison sans qu'il soit nécessaire d'avoir une compression importante de la platine sur le corps chauffant, c'est-à-dire sans qu'il soit nécessaire d'appliquer fortement la platine sur le corps chauffant pour écraser le joint. Ainsi, la liaison est peu sujette à des pertes d'étanchéité, notamment en cas de forte pression de vapeur.Such a feature makes it possible to simplify the mounting of the iron by allowing the automatic connection of the fluid flow conduit with the fluid distribution circuit formed in the heating body during the fixing of the plate on the heating body. The connection of the fluid conveying conduit is therefore performed in masked time, simultaneously with mounting of the plate, and does not require a specific operation. In addition, such a construction makes it possible to have a simple and reliable connection of the fluidic connector to the connecting tube carried by the heating connector during the assembly of the plate on the heating body by a vertical movement from top to bottom. In particular, such a construction makes it possible to guarantee the tightness of the connection without it being necessary to have a significant compression of the plate on the heating body, that is to say without it being necessary to strongly apply the plate to the heating element to crush the seal. Thus, the connection is not prone to leaks, especially in case of high vapor pressure.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le connecteur fluidique est fixé au travers d'une ouverture de la platine par des moyens de fixation autorisant un débattement latéral du connecteur fluidique dans le plan de la platine sur une course de plusieurs dixièmes de millimètre et avantageusement sur une course supérieure à 1 mm.According to another characteristic of the invention, the fluidic connector is fixed through an opening of the plate by fixing means allowing a lateral displacement of the fluidic connector in the plane of the plate over a course of several tenths of a millimeter and advantageously over a stroke greater than 1 mm.

Un tel débattement permet un centrage automatique du connecteur fluidique sur le tube de raccordement lorsque ces derniers sont accostés l'un à l'autre pour garantir une meilleure étanchéité.Such a movement allows automatic centering of the fluidic connector on the connecting tube when they are docked to each other to ensure a better seal.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le tube de raccordement présente une forme externe tronconique.According to another characteristic of the invention, the connecting tube has a frustoconical outer shape.

Une telle forme permet de faciliter le centrage automatique du tube de raccordement dans le connecteur fluidique.Such a shape facilitates the automatic centering of the connection tube in the fluidic connector.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la cavité du connecteur fluidique comporte une partie tronconique dans laquelle est engagée le sommet du tube de raccordement.According to another characteristic of the invention, the cavity of the fluidic connector has a frustoconical portion in which is engaged the top of the connecting tube.

Une telle forme permet également de participer au centrage automatique du tube de raccordement dans le connecteur fluidique.Such a shape also makes it possible to participate in the automatic centering of the connection tube in the fluidic connector.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le connecteur fluidique comporte un organe qui repose contre la surface supérieure de la platine, en bordure de l'ouverture.According to another characteristic of the invention, the fluidic connector comprises a member which rests against the upper surface of the plate, at the edge of the opening.

Une telle caractéristique permet de bloquer le mouvement du connecteur fluidique sur la platine selon un axe perpendiculaire au plan de la platine.Such a characteristic makes it possible to block the movement of the fluidic connector on the plate along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the plate.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'organe est une collerette qui fait radialement saillie sur le corps du connecteur fluidique.According to another characteristic of the invention, the member is a flange which projects radially on the body of the fluidic connector.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le corps du connecteur fluidique présente, sous l'organe, des dimensions nettement inférieures au diamètre de l'ouverture de manière à permettre un débattement latéral important du connecteur fluidique au travers de l'ouverture.According to another characteristic of the invention, the body of the fluidic connector has, below the member, dimensions substantially smaller than the diameter of the opening so as to allow a significant lateral displacement of the fluidic connector through the opening.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le connecteur fluidique comporte au moins deux oreilles engagées sous la surface inférieure de la platine, l'ouverture comprenant des encoches permettant le passage de ces oreilles.According to another characteristic of the invention, the fluidic connector comprises at least two lugs engaged under the lower surface of the plate, the opening comprising notches allowing the passage of these ears.

Une telle caractéristique permet par une construction simple, la fixation et l'immobilisation du connecteur fluidique sur la platine selon une direction perpendiculaire au plan de la platine, tout en permettant un débattement latéral du connecteur fluidique dans le plan de la platine.Such a characteristic allows by a simple construction, the fixing and the immobilization of the fluidic connector on the plate in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the plate, while allowing a lateral displacement of the fluidic connector in the plane of the plate.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le joint est annulaire.According to another characteristic of the invention, the seal is annular.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le joint est un joint à lèvres.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the seal is a lip seal.

Un tel joint présente l'avantage de procurer une excellente étanchéité sans nécessiter des efforts de compression importants.Such a seal has the advantage of providing excellent sealing without requiring significant compression forces.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le joint est immobilisé sur le connecteur fluidique au moyen d'une bague qui est fixée sous le joint, dans la cavité. A titre d'exemple, la bague pourra être clipsée dans la cavité.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the seal is immobilized on the fluidic connector by means of a ring which is fixed under the seal, in the cavity. For example, the ring may be clipped into the cavity.

Un tel montage présente l'avantage d'être à la fois fiable et simple et économique à réaliser.Such an assembly has the advantage of being both reliable and simple and economical to achieve.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, la bague comporte un bord inférieur chanfreiné qui converge vers l'intérieur de la cavité.According to yet another advantageous characteristic of the invention, the ring comprises a chamfered lower edge which converges towards the inside of the cavity.

Un tel bord chanfreiné présente une forme qui contribue au pré-centrage du connecteur fluidique sur le tube de raccordement lorsque ces derniers viennent au contact l'un de l'autre.Such a chamfered edge has a shape that contributes to the pre-centering of the fluidic connector on the connecting tube when they come into contact with one another.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la platine forme un écran thermique entre le corps chauffant et le boîtier.According to another characteristic of the invention, the plate forms a heat shield between the heating body and the housing.

Une telle caractéristique permet de réduire la température du boîtier.Such a characteristic makes it possible to reduce the temperature of the housing.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'écran thermique est réalisé en matériau plastique, et avantageusement en matériau thermoplastique de type PBT (Polytéréphtalate de butylène).According to another characteristic of the invention, the heat shield is made of plastic material, and advantageously made of thermoplastic material of the PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) type.

Une telle caractéristique permet de réaliser à faible coût une platine pouvant présenter des formes complexes.Such a feature makes it possible to achieve a low cost platinum can have complex shapes.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la base renferme une cuve pour la génération de vapeur sous pression et le conduit est un conduit d'acheminement de la vapeur.According to another characteristic of the invention, the base contains a vessel for the generation of steam under pressure and the conduit is a steam conveying conduit.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la base renferme un réservoir d'eau et le conduit est un conduit d'arrivée d'eau.According to another characteristic of the invention, the base contains a water reservoir and the conduit is a water inlet conduit.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la platine est fixée sur le corps chauffant.According to another characteristic of the invention, the plate is fixed on the heating body.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le corps chauffant comprend une résistance électrique munie à chacune de ses extrémités d'une borne de connexion qui forme une fiche mâle sur laquelle est engagé un connecteur femelle porté par la platine.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the heating body comprises an electrical resistance provided at each of its ends with a connection terminal which forms a plug on which is engaged a female connector carried by the plate.

Une tel fer à repasser présente une construction qui permet également la connexion automatique de la résistance chauffante avec les connecteurs femelles portés par la platine lors de la fixation de la platine sur le corps chauffant au cours de l'assemblage du fer à repasser.Such an iron has a construction that also allows the automatic connection of the heating resistor with the female connectors carried by the plate during the fixing of the plate on the heating body during assembly of the iron.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le corps chauffant comprend une résistance électrique et un fusible disposé sur le circuit d'alimentation de la résistance électrique pour couper l'alimentation de la résistance en cas de surchauffe du corps chauffant, le fusible étant disposé dans un logement formé sur une platine fonctionnelle.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the heating body comprises an electrical resistor and a fuse disposed on the supply circuit of the electrical resistance to cut off the supply of the resistor in case of overheating of the heating body, the fuse being disposed in a housing formed on a functional plate.

Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la platine comporte des éléments de maintien prenant place sous le fusible pour assurer le maintien du fusible dans le logement lorsque la platine n'est pas encore fixée sur le corps chauffant.According to another characteristic of the invention, the plate comprises holding elements taking place under the fuse to maintain the fuse in the housing when the plate is not yet attached to the heating body.

Une telle caractéristique permet d'utiliser la platine comme pièce support du fusible lors de l'opération d'assemblage du fer à repasser.Such a characteristic makes it possible to use the plate as support piece of the fuse during the assembly operation of the iron.

L'invention concerne également un procédé d'assemblage d'un fer à repasser tel que précédemment décrit dans lequel la connexion du connecteur fluidique avec le tube de raccordement porté par la platine est réalisée automatiquement lors de l'opération d'assemblage de la platine sur le corps chauffant.The invention also relates to a method of assembling an iron as previously described wherein the connection of the fluidic connector with the connecting tube carried by the plate is performed automatically during the platen assembly operation on the heating body.

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 équipé d'un fer à repasser selon un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention ;
  • la figure 2A est une vue en perspective d'un sous-ensemble corps chauffant/platine fonctionnelle équipant le fer à repasser de la figure 1 ;
  • La figure 2B est une vue de détail, agrandie, d'un des logements de réception des connecteurs femelles illustré sur la figure 2A ;
  • La figure 2C est une vue similaire à la figure 2B dans laquelle la platine fonctionnelle est représentée seule ;
  • La figure 3 est une vue en perspective du connecteur femelle accouplé au connecteur mâle ;
  • La figure 4 est une vue en perspective du connecteur femelle représenté seul ;
  • La figure 5A est une vue en perspective éclatée du sous-ensemble de la figure 2A ;
  • La figure 5B est une vue de détail, agrandie, du logement de réception du fusible illustré sur la figure 5A ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue en coupe longitudinale du fusible disposé dans son logement lorsque la platine fonctionnelle est assemblée sur le corps chauffant ;
  • la figure 7A est une autre vue en perspective éclatée du sous-ensemble de la figure 2A ;
  • La figure 7B est une vue de détail, agrandie, du logement de réception du fusible illustré sur la figure 7A ;
  • La figure 7C est une vue de détail, agrandie, du connecteur fluidique du conduit de vapeur illustré sur la figure 7A ;
  • la figure 8 est une autre vue en perspective du connecteur fluidique ;
  • La figure 9 est une vue de détail, en coupe, du sous-ensemble corps chauffant/platine fonctionnelle au niveau du connecteur fluidique ;
  • La figure 10 est une vue en perspective éclatée de la platine fonctionnelle.
  • La figure 11 est une vue de détail, en perspective, de la platine fonctionnelle au niveau du logement de réception du fusible.
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 equipped with an iron according to a particular embodiment of the invention;
  • the Figure 2A is a perspective view of a subset heating body / platinum functional equipping the iron of the figure 1 ;
  • The Figure 2B is an enlarged detail view of one of the receiving housings of the female connectors shown in FIG. Figure 2A ;
  • The Figure 2C is a view similar to the Figure 2B in which the functional plate is represented alone;
  • The figure 3 is a perspective view of the female connector coupled to the male connector;
  • The figure 4 is a perspective view of the female connector shown alone;
  • The Figure 5A is an exploded perspective view of the subset of the Figure 2A ;
  • The Figure 5B is an enlarged detail view of the fuse receiving housing shown in FIG. Figure 5A ;
  • the figure 6 is a longitudinal sectional view of the fuse disposed in its housing when the functional plate is assembled on the heating body;
  • the Figure 7A is another exploded perspective view of the subset of the Figure 2A ;
  • The Figure 7B is an enlarged detail view of the fuse receiving housing shown in FIG. Figure 7A ;
  • The Figure 7C is an enlarged detail view of the fluidic connector of the steam duct shown in FIG. Figure 7A ;
  • the figure 8 is another perspective view of the fluidic connector;
  • The figure 9 is a detail view, in section, of the subset heater / platinum functional at the fluid connector;
  • The figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of the functional plate.
  • The figure 11 is a detail view, in perspective, of the functional plate at the receiving housing of the fuse.

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 ce fer à repasser lorsqu'il repose à plat sur sa plaque de repassage.Note that in this document, the terms "horizontal", "vertical", "lower", "upper", "front", "rear" used to describe the iron refer to this iron when it rests flat on his ironing board.

La figure 1 représente un appareil de repassage comportant une base 1, un fer à repasser 2 et un cordon 3 reliant la base 1 et le fer à repasser 2, le cordon 3 renfermant un conduit 30 d'acheminement de vapeur, visible sur les figure 2 et 5, et des fils électriques appartenant à un circuit d'alimentation électrique du fer à repasser 2.The figure 1 represents an ironing apparatus comprising a base 1, an iron 2 and a cord 3 connecting the base 1 and the iron 2, the cord 3 enclosing a conduit 30 for the conveyance of steam, visible on the figure 2 and 5 , and electrical wires belonging to a power supply circuit of the iron 2.

Conformément à la figure 1, le fer à repasser 2 comporte un boîtier 6 en matière plastique qui intègre une poignée 60 de préhension qui se prolonge, vers l'arrière du fer à repasser 2, par deux branches latérales 21 formant un talon sur lequel le fer à repasser 2 peut reposer sensiblement verticalement. Le fer à repasser 2 comporte également une plaque de repassage 22 plane surmontée d'un corps chauffant 4 et d'une platine 5 fonctionnelle, représentés isolément sur la figure 2A, sur laquelle vient se fixer le boîtier 6.In accordance with the figure 1 , the iron 2 comprises a plastic housing 6 which incorporates a gripping handle 60 which extends towards the rear of the iron 2, by two lateral branches 21 forming a heel on which the iron 2 can rest substantially vertically. The iron 2 also comprises a flat ironing plate 22 surmounted by a heating body 4 and a functional plate 5, shown in isolation on the Figure 2A , on which is fixed the housing 6.

La base 1 renferme, de manière connue en soi, une cuve pour la génération de vapeur sous pression, un réservoir d'eau et une pompe configurée pour alimenter le générateur de vapeur avec de l'eau en provenance du réservoir, la cuve comprenant une électrovanne commandée par une gâchette 60A disposée sous la poignée 60 du fer à repasser 2 et reliée au conduit 30 d'acheminement de la vapeur.The base 1 contains, in a manner known per se, a tank for the generation of pressurized steam, a water tank and a pump configured to supply the steam generator with water from the tank, the tank comprising a solenoid valve controlled by a trigger 60A disposed under the handle 60 of the iron 2 and connected to the conduit 30 for conveying the steam.

Le corps chauffant 4 est avantageusement constitué par une fonderie en aluminium dans laquelle est noyée une résistance électrique 40, blindée, d'une puissance de l'ordre de 800W, cintrée en forme de fer à cheval, l'alimentation de la résistance électrique 40 étant régulée au moyen d'un thermostat constitué par un capteur 50, de type CTN, porté par la platine 5 fonctionnelle, le capteur 50 venant au contact d'un plot 41, visible sur la figure 5A, intégré au corps chauffant 4.The heating body 4 is advantageously constituted by an aluminum foundry in which is embedded an electrical resistance 40, shielded, a power of the order of 800W, bent in the form of a horseshoe, the power supply of the electrical resistance 40 being regulated by means of a thermostat consisting of a sensor 50, CTN type, carried by the functional plate 5, the sensor 50 coming into contact with a stud 41, visible on the Figure 5A integrated in the heating body 4.

Le corps chauffant 4 comporte une face inférieure plane, présentant une extrémité avant pointue et une extrémité arrière large et arrondie, sur laquelle est fixée la plaque de repassage 22. Le corps chauffant 4 présente une face supérieure comprenant une paroi périphérique 42 en saillie délimitant, de manière connue en soi, un circuit de distribution de vapeur fermé dans sa partie supérieure par une plaque de fermeture 43 comprenant une entrée de flux de vapeur 44 destinée à être mise en communication fluidique avec le conduit 30 d'acheminement de vapeur, le circuit de distribution débouchant sur des trous de sorties de vapeur 22A ménagés dans la plaque de repassage 22, visibles sur la figure 7A.The heating body 4 has a planar lower face, having a pointed front end and a broad and rounded rear end, on which the ironing plate 22 is fixed. The heating body 4 has an upper face comprising a peripheral wall 42 projecting delimiting, in a manner known per se, a steam distribution circuit closed in its upper part by a closure plate 43 comprising a vapor flow inlet 44 intended to be placed in fluid communication with the steam transport conduit 30, the circuit of distribution leading to steam outlet holes 22A formed in the ironing plate 22, visible on the Figure 7A .

De manière préférentielle, le circuit de distribution de vapeur comprend un dispositif de retenu des condensats, non représenté sur les figures, ménagé sous un dôme 43A qui fait saillie sur la plaque de fermeture 43, le dispositif de retenu étant configuré pour retenir des gouttelettes d'eau entraînées par le flux de vapeur s'écoulant dans le circuit de distribution de vapeur et les vaporiser, ce dispositif de retenu étant semblable à celui décrit plus en détails dans la demande de brevet déposée sous le numéro de demande FR 16 56546 par la demanderesse.Preferably, the steam distribution circuit comprises a condensate retaining device, not shown in the figures, arranged under a dome 43A protruding from the closure plate 43, the retaining device being configured to retain water droplets entrained by the flow of vapor flowing in the vapor distribution circuit and to vaporize them, this retaining device being similar to that described in more detail in the patent application filed under the application number FR 16 56546 by the plaintiff.

La platine 5 s'étend au-dessus du corps chauffant 4 et forme ainsi un écran thermique entre le corps chauffant 4 et le boîtier 6, la platine 5 étant avantageusement réalisée dans un matériau thermoplastique de type PBT (Polytéréphtalate de butylène) et étant fixée sur le corps chauffant 4 au moyen d'une bride 51 disposée à l'avant du corps chauffant 4 et de deux vis 52 s'engageant dans des alésages taraudés pratiqués à l'arrière du corps chauffant 4.The plate 5 extends above the heating body 4 and thus forms a heat shield between the heating body 4 and the housing 6, the plate 5 being advantageously made of a thermoplastic material of the PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) type and being fixed on the heating body 4 by means of a flange 51 disposed at the front of the heating body 4 and two screws 52 engaging in tapped bores made at the rear of the heating body 4.

Conformément à la figure 5A, la résistance électrique 40 du corps chauffant 4 comporte une borne de connexion 40A à chacune de ses extrémités longitudinales, cette borne de connexion 40A présentant la forme d'un clou rigide, d'un diamètre de l'ordre de 2 mm et d'une longueur de l'ordre de 12 mm, qui débouche obliquement sur la face supérieure dans la partie arrière du corps chauffant 4. Ces deux bornes de connexion constituent des fiches mâles 40A destinées à être connectées automatiquement à deux connecteurs femelles 7 portés par la platine 5 lors de l'assemblage de la platine 5 sur le corps chauffant 4, les deux connecteurs femelles 7 étant reliés au circuit d'alimentation électrique du fer à repasser 2.In accordance with the Figure 5A the electrical resistance 40 of the heating body 4 comprises a connection terminal 40A at each of its longitudinal ends, this connection terminal 40A having the shape of a rigid nail, with a diameter of the order of 2 mm, and a length of the order of 12 mm, which opens obliquely on the upper face in the rear part of the heating body 4. These two connection terminals are male plugs 40A intended to be automatically connected to two female connectors 7 carried by the plate 5 during the assembly of the plate 5 on the heating body 4, the two female connectors 7 being connected to the power supply circuit of the iron 2.

Les deux connecteurs femelles 7 présentent avantageusement une construction identique, illustrée sur la figure 4, chaque connecteur femelle 7 comportant un corps élastiquement déformable réalisé dans un matériau conducteur d'électricité, le corps du connecteur femelle 7 étant avantageusement obtenu par un procédé de découpage puis pliage d'une tôle en acier inox, éventuellement nickelée ou d'une tôle de laiton nickelé ou d'acier nickelé.The two female connectors 7 advantageously have an identical construction, illustrated on the figure 4 , each female connector 7 comprising an elastically deformable body made of an electrically conductive material, the body of the female connector 7 being advantageously obtained by a cutting process then folding of a stainless steel sheet, optionally nickel-plated or sheet metal nickel-plated brass or nickel-plated steel.

Le corps du connecteur femelle 7 comprend avantageusement deux lames 70 de contact s'étendant en regard l'une de l'autre et sensiblement parallèlement l'une à l'autre. Les deux lames 70 s'étendent longitudinalement selon un axe vertical V entre une extrémité proximale, au niveau de laquelle les deux lames 70 sont reliées entre elles par un bras de liaison 71, et une extrémité distale où les lames 70 ménagent entre elles une ouverture de passage 72, l'extrémité distale des lames 70 se prolongeant avantageusement par une partie intermédiaire 73 repliée à 45° vers l'extérieur, puis par une partie terminale 74 plate s'étendant perpendiculairement aux lames 70 vers l'extérieur du connecteur femelle 7.The body of the female connector 7 advantageously comprises two contact blades 70 extending facing one another and substantially parallel to each other. The two blades 70 extend longitudinally along a vertical axis V between a proximal end, at which the two blades 70 are interconnected by a connecting arm 71, and a distal end where the blades 70 form between them a passage opening 72, the distal end of the blades 70 extending advantageously by an intermediate portion 73 folded at 45 ° outwards, then by a flat end portion 74 extending perpendicularly to the blades 70 towards the outside of the female connector 7.

Conformément aux figures 3 et 4, les parties intermédiaires 73 du connecteur femelle 7 forment des parois de guidage qui convergent vers l'ouverture de passage 72 et facilitent l'insertion de la fiche mâle 40A de la résistance électrique 40 entre les deux lames 70 du connecteur selon l'axe vertical V lorsque le connecteur femelle 7 est amené verticalement au-dessus de la fiche mâle 40A, les deux lames 70 s'écartant alors selon une direction transversale T tout en enserrant la fiche mâle 40A sous l'effet de la déformation élastique du corps du connecteur.In accordance with Figures 3 and 4 , the intermediate portions 73 of the female connector 7 form guide walls which converge towards the passage opening 72 and facilitate the insertion of the plug 40A of the electrical resistance 40 between the two blades 70 of the connector along the vertical axis V when the female connector 7 is brought vertically above the plug 40A, the two blades 70 then deviating in a transverse direction T while enclosing the plug 40A under the effect of the elastic deformation of the connector body .

De manière préférentielle, le corps du connecteur femelle 7 comporte également une partie latérale 75 plate supportant une borne 75A reliée à un fil électrique du circuit d'alimentation du fer à repasser 2, non représenté sur les figures, la partie latérale 75 plate étant reliée par une traverse 76 au bras de liaison 71 et comportant deux extrémités longitudinales qui débordent latéralement de la traverse 76.Preferably, the body of the female connector 7 also comprises a flat lateral portion 75 supporting a terminal 75A connected to an electric wire of the supply circuit of the iron 2, not shown in the figures, the flat lateral portion 75 being connected by a cross member 76 to the connecting arm 71 and having two longitudinal ends which project laterally from the cross member 76.

Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 2B, 2C et 7B, la platine 5 comporte, pour chacun des connecteurs femelles 7, un logement de réception 55 qui présente une forme sensiblement complémentaire de celle du connecteur femelle 7, les parties terminales 74 plates du connecteur femelle 7 venant prendre place dans des cavités 53 ménagées sur la face inférieure de la platine 5 en prenant appui sur le fond de ces cavités 53, tandis que la partie latérale 75 plate vient prendre appui sur une surface 54 de la face supérieure de la platine 5 disposée en bordure du logement de réception 55.As can be seen on the Figures 2B, 2C and 7B , the plate 5 comprises, for each of the female connectors 7, a receiving housing 55 which has a shape substantially complementary to that of the female connector 7, the flat end portions 74 of the female connector 7 to take place in cavities 53 formed on the lower face of the plate 5 while bearing on the bottom of these cavities 53, while the flat lateral part 75 bears on a surface 54 of the upper face of the plate 5 disposed at the edge of the receiving housing 55.

Conformément à la figure 2B, la surface 54 comporte deux butées 54A qui viennent coopérer avec les extrémités de la partie latérale 75 plate pour immobiliser le connecteur femelle 7 selon l'axe longitudinal de la platine 5. Un espace 54B est ménagé entre les deux butées 54A pour le passage de la traverse 76, cet espace 54B étant largement supérieur à la largeur de la traverse 76 et les dimensions des cavités 53 étant largement supérieures aux parties terminales 74 plates du connecteur femelle 7 pour permettre un déplacement en translation du connecteur femelle 7 dans son logement de réception 55, selon la direction transversale T, sur plusieurs millimètres mais également un mouvement de rotation sur quelques degrés du connecteur femelle 7 autour de l'axe vertical V, perpendiculaire au plan de la platine 5.In accordance with the Figure 2B the surface 54 comprises two stops 54A which cooperate with the ends of the flat lateral portion 75 to immobilize the female connector 7 along the longitudinal axis of the plate 5. A space 54B is formed between the two stops 54A for the passage of the cross-member 76, this space 54B being much greater than the width of the cross-member 76 and the dimensions of the cavities 53 being much greater than the flat end portions 74 of the female connector 7 to allow a displacement in translation of the female connector 7 in its receiving housing 55, in the transverse direction T, over several millimeters but also a rotational movement over a few degrees of female connector 7 around the vertical axis V, perpendicular to the plane of the plate 5.

De manière préférentielle, les lames 70 du connecteur femelle 7 comportent une zone de contact 70A qui présente la forme d'un bossage faisant saillie sur sensiblement toute la hauteur de la lame 70, ce bossage 70A permettant d'augmenter la capacité du connecteur femelle 7 à recevoir une fiche mâle 40A qui n'est pas parfaitement alignée avec l'axe longitudinal L du connecteur femelle 7.Preferably, the blades 70 of the female connector 7 comprise a contact zone 70A which has the shape of a boss protruding over substantially the entire height of the blade 70, this boss 70A for increasing the capacity of the female connector 7 to receive a plug 40A which is not perfectly aligned with the longitudinal axis L of the female connector 7.

A titre d'exemple, les lames 70 de contact présentent une largeur de l'ordre de 5 mm et une hauteur de l'ordre de 1 cm, le bossage 70A présentant la forme d'un grain de riz qui fait saillie sur une hauteur de l'ordre de 1 mm et présentant une largeur de l'ordre de 1 mm. Au repos, l'espace entre les deux lames 70 du connecteur femelle 7 est avantageusement inférieur à 0,7 mm afin d'assurer un serrage sous contrainte de la fiche mâle 40A.For example, the contact blades 70 have a width of the order of 5 mm and a height of about 1 cm, the boss 70A having the shape of a grain of rice that protrudes over a height of the order of 1 mm and having a width of the order of 1 mm. At rest, the space between the two blades 70 of the female connector 7 is advantageously less than 0.7 mm in order to ensure a constrained clamping of the plug 40A.

Conformément aux figures 7A et 7B, la platine 5 supporte également un fusible 8 qui est destiné à couper le circuit d'alimentation du fer à repasser 2, et notamment l'alimentation de la résistance électrique 40, lorsque la température du corps chauffant 4 s'élève au-delà d'une température prédéterminée correspondant à la température du fusible 8.In accordance with Figures 7A and 7B , the plate 5 also supports a fuse 8 which is intended to cut the supply circuit of the iron 2, and in particular the supply of the electrical resistance 40, when the temperature of the heating body 4 rises beyond a predetermined temperature corresponding to the temperature of the fuse 8.

De manière préférentielle, le fusible 8 est un fusible de type cartouche présentant un corps en forme de U et possédant les mêmes caractéristiques techniques que celui vendu sous la référence SF 184 par la société Nec Shott., ce fusible 8 étant disposé dans un logement 56 ménagé dans la partie arrière de la platine 5.Preferably, the fuse 8 is a fuse of the cartridge type having a U-shaped body and having the same technical characteristics as that sold under the reference SF 184 by the company Nec Shott., This fuse 8 being disposed in a housing 56 arranged in the rear part of the plate 5.

Le logement 56 présente la forme d'une ouverture traversante, visible sur la figure 10, et comporte deux pattes de maintien 56A s'étendant au niveau de la face inférieure de la platine 5 sur lesquelles les extrémités longitudinales du fusible 8 viennent reposer lorsque le fusible 8 est introduit dans le logement 56 par la face supérieure de la platine 5.The housing 56 has the shape of a through opening, visible on the figure 10 , and comprises two retaining lugs 56A extending at the lower face of the plate 5 on which the longitudinal ends of the fuse 8 come to rest when the fuse 8 is introduced into the housing 56 by the upper face of the plate 5.

Comme cela est illustré sur la figure 11, le fusible 8 est maintenu dans le logement 56 au moyen d'une bride de fixation 57, réalisée en tôle pliée, qui est rapportée sur la face supérieure de la platine 5 et qui est fixée sur un puits de fixation 46 du corps chauffant 4, visible sur la figure 5A, au moyen d'une vis 57A. La bride de fixation 57 est avantageusement surmontée d'un cache 58 en matière plastique qui sert de pièce de maintien et de guidage de différents fils électriques nécessaires au fonctionnement de l'appareil.As illustrated on the figure 11 , the fuse 8 is held in the housing 56 by means of a fastening flange 57, made of folded sheet metal, which is attached to the upper face of the plate 5 and which is fixed to a fixing shaft 46 of the heating body 4 , visible on the Figure 5A by means of a screw 57A. The fixing flange 57 is advantageously surmounted by a plastic cover 58 which serves as a holding and guiding part of various electrical wires necessary for the operation of the apparatus.

De manière préférentielle, la bride de fixation 57 présente une languette 57B élastiquement déformable qui vient prendre appui sur le dessus du fusible 8 lorsque ce dernier est disposé dans le logement 56 et comporte deux bras latéraux 57C qui viennent enserrer les branches latérales du fusible 8 en forme de U de manière à maintenir ces dernières orientées vers le haut.Preferably, the fixing flange 57 has a tongue elastically deformable 57B which bears on the top of the fuse 8 when the latter is disposed in the housing 56 and has two lateral arms 57C which clasp the lateral branches of the fuse 8 shape of U so as to keep the latter oriented upwards.

Conformément aux figures 5B et 6, le corps chauffant 4 comporte un socle 45 de réception du fusible 8 présentant la forme d'un demi cylindre, ouvert à son extrémité supérieure, porté par un plot 45A obtenu directement avec la fonderie en aluminium du corps chauffant 4, ce plot 45A faisant saillie à l'arrière de la paroi périphérique 42 délimitant le circuit de distribution de vapeur.In accordance with Figures 5B and 6 , the heating body 4 comprises a base 45 for receiving the fuse 8 having the shape of a half-cylinder, open at its upper end, carried by a pad 45A obtained directly with the aluminum foundry of the heating body 4, this pad 45A making protrusion at the rear of the peripheral wall 42 defining the steam distribution circuit.

Ainsi, lorsque la platine 5 est fixée sur le corps chauffant 4, le fusible 8 porté par la platine 5 vient se positionner automatiquement sur le socle 45 ménagé sur le corps chauffant 4, la longueur de languette 57B de la bride de fixation 57 étant dimensionnée pour se déformer élastiquement en contraignant le fusible 8 contre le socle 45 lorsque la vis 57A est serrée de manière à optimiser le transfert thermique entre le fusible 8 et le corps chauffant 4 malgré les dispersions de fabrication.Thus, when the plate 5 is fixed on the heating body 4, the fuse 8 carried by the plate 5 is automatically positioned on the base 45 formed on the heating body 4, the tongue length 57B of the fastening flange 57 being dimensioned to deform elastically by forcing the fuse 8 against the base 45 when the screw 57A is tightened so as to optimize the heat transfer between the fuse 8 and the heating body 4 despite the manufacturing dispersions.

Plus particulièrement selon l'invention, la platine 5 supporte également un connecteur fluidique 9 permettant de réaliser une liaison étanche entre le conduit 30 d'acheminement de vapeur, en provenance de la base 1, et l'entrée de flux de vapeur 44 ménagée sur la plaque de fermeture 43 du corps chauffant 4.More particularly according to the invention, the plate 5 also supports a fluidic connector 9 making it possible to form a tight connection between the steam transport pipe 30 coming from the base 1 and the vapor flow inlet 44 formed on the closing plate 43 of the heating body 4.

Comme on peut le voir sur les figures 5A et 7C à 10, l'entrée de flux de vapeur 44 est disposée au sommet d'un tube de raccordement 44A tronconique faisant saillie sur la plaque de fermeture 43 et le connecteur fluidique 9 comporte un corps comprenant une cavité 90 ouverte à son extrémité inférieure dans laquelle est engagé le tube de raccordement 44A, la cavité 90 comprenant une partie supérieure tronconique 90A communiquant avec un tube de raccordement 91 sur lequel est emmanché le conduit 30 d'acheminement de vapeur.As can be seen on the Figures 5A and 7C to 10 , the vapor flow inlet 44 is disposed at the top of a frustoconical connecting tube 44A projecting from the closing plate 43 and the fluidic connector 9 comprises a body comprising a cavity 90 open at its lower end in which is engaged the connecting tube 44A, the cavity 90 comprising a frustoconical upper portion 90A communicating with a connecting tube 91 which is fitted on the conduit 30 for the conveyance of steam.

La cavité 90 comprend, sous la partie supérieure tronconique 90A, une partie cylindrique 90B recevant un joint 94 annulaire, à lèvres, et comprenant une extrémité inférieure ouverte par laquelle vient s'engager le tube de raccordement 44A. La cavité 90 présente, à la jonction entre la partie supérieure tronconique 90A et la partie cylindrique 90B, un épaulement contre lequel le joint 94 est appliqué, le joint 94 étant immobilisé contre cet épaulement au moyen d'une bague 95, de type circlips, qui est fixée dans la cavité 90 sous le joint 94, la bague 95 présentant avantageusement un bord inférieur chanfreiné qui converge vers l'intérieur de la cavité 90.The cavity 90 comprises, under the frustoconical upper portion 90A, a cylindrical portion 90B receiving an annular seal 94, with lips, and comprising an open bottom end through which is engaged the connecting tube 44A. The cavity 90 has, at the junction between the frustoconical upper portion 90A and the cylindrical portion 90B, a shoulder against which the seal 94 is applied, the seal 94 being immobilized against this shoulder by means of a ring 95, circlip type, which is fixed in the cavity 90 under the seal 94, the ring 95 advantageously having a chamfered lower edge which converges towards the inside of the cavity 90.

De manière préférentielle, la bague 95 est fixée dans la cavité 90 au moyen de deux ergots 95A portés par la bague 95, ces ergots 95A s'engageant dans deux ouvertures ménagées symétriquement dans la cavité 90, ces ouvertures débouchant dans des rainures 96 réalisées sur la périphérie du corps du connecteur fluidique 9.Preferably, the ring 95 is fixed in the cavity 90 by means of two lugs 95A carried by the ring 95, these lugs 95A engaging in two openings formed symmetrically in the cavity 90, these openings opening into grooves 96 made on the periphery of the body of the fluidic connector 9.

Conformément aux figures 8 et 10, la partie externe du corps du connecteur fluidique 9 comporte, au voisinage du sommet de la partie cylindrique 90B de la cavité 90, une collerette 92 destinée à venir reposer en bordure d'une ouverture 59 circulaire ménagée dans la platine 5 et comprend deux oreilles 97 de verrouillage, s'étendant radialement à la base du connecteur fluidique 9, destinées à s'engager dans deux encoches 59A ménagées en bordure de l'ouverture 59, puis à glisser sous la platine 5 par rotation du connecteur fluidique 9 sur un quart de tour pour réaliser une liaison de type baïonnette.In accordance with Figures 8 and 10 , the external part of the body of the fluidic connector 9 comprises, in the vicinity of the top of the cylindrical portion 90B of the cavity 90, a flange 92 intended to rest at the edge of a circular opening 59 formed in the plate 5 and comprises two ears 97, extending radially to the base of the fluid connector 9, intended to engage in two notches 59A formed at the edge of the opening 59, then to slide under the plate 5 by rotation of the fluidic connector 9 on a quarter turn to make a bayonet type connection.

De manière préférentielle, le système de fixation du connecteur fluidique 9 est dimensionné pour autoriser un débattement radial du connecteur fluidique 9 d'au moins un millimètre dans le plan de la platine 5 afin de permettre un auto-centrage du connecteur sur le tube de raccordement 44A lors de l'assemblage de la platine 5 sur le corps chauffant 4.Preferably, the fastening system of the fluidic connector 9 is dimensioned to allow a radial clearance of the fluidic connector 9 of at least one millimeter in the plane of the plate 5 to allow a self-centering of the connector on the connecting tube 44A during the assembly of the plate 5 on the heating body 4.

A cet effet, la partie externe du connecteur fluidique 9, engagée dans l'ouverture 59 circulaire, présente un diamètre légèrement inférieur au diamètre de l'ouverture 59 circulaire. A titre d'exemple l'ouverture 59 circulaire pourra présenter un diamètre supérieur de l'ordre de 2 mm par rapport au diamètre du connecteur fluidique 9.For this purpose, the external part of the fluidic connector 9, engaged in the opening 59 circular, has a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the opening 59 circular. By way of example, the circular opening 59 may have a diameter greater than about 2 mm with respect to the diameter of the fluidic connector 9.

Le fer à repasser 2 ainsi réalisé présente l'avantage d'être équipé d'une platine 5 fonctionnelle formant un sous-ensemble qui supporte le circuit d'alimentation électrique de la résistance électrique 40 du corps chauffant 4, le fusible 8 de sécurité contre la surchauffe associée à ce circuit d'alimentation et le connecteur fluidique 9 permettant de relier le conduit 30 d'acheminement de la vapeur au circuit de distribution de vapeur ménagé dans le corps chauffant 4.The iron 2 thus produced has the advantage of being equipped with a functional plate 5 forming a subassembly which supports the electrical supply circuit of the electrical resistance 40 of the heating body 4, the safety fuse 8 against the superheating associated with this supply circuit and the fluidic connector 9 making it possible to connect the conduit 30 for conveying the steam to the steam distribution circuit formed in the heating body 4.

En particulier, cette platine 5 présente l'avantage de pouvoir être assemblée simplement sur le corps chauffant 4 en amenant cette dernière verticalement au-dessus du corps chauffant 4, par exemple de manière automatisée au moyen d'un robot, puis en rapprochant la platine 5 du corps chauffant 4 de manière à amener les fiches mâles 40A de la résistance électrique 40 en regard des connecteurs femelles 7 portées par la platine 5, le connecteur fluidique 9 en regard du tube de raccordement 44A et le fusible 8 en regard du socle 45 de réception.In particular, this plate 5 has the advantage of being simply assembled on the heating body 4 by bringing it vertically above the heating body 4, for example in an automated manner by means of a robot, then bringing the platinum closer 5 of the heating body 4 so as to bring the male plugs 40A of the electrical resistance 40 opposite the female connectors 7 carried by the plate 5, the fluid connector 9 facing the connecting tube 44A and the fuse 8 opposite the base 45 reception.

Lors de cet assemblage, l'accostage de la platine 5 sur le corps chauffant 4 peut être effectué sans qu'un positionnement précis des pièces 7, 8, 9 sur la platine 5 soit nécessaire.During this assembly, the docking of the plate 5 on the heating body 4 can be performed without precise positioning of the parts 7, 8, 9 on the plate 5 is necessary.

En effet, la forme du connecteur femelle 7 et sa fixation autorisent un débattement latéral du connecteur femelle 7 par rapport à l'axe longitudinal de la platine 5 qui va permettre un auto-centrage du connecteur femelle 7 sur la fiche mâle 40A même si cette dernière est décalée d'un peu plus d'un millimètre par rapport à la position idéalement requise. En particulier, du fait des tolérances de fabrication des corps chauffant 4, la position de la fiche mâle 40A des résistances électriques peut varier de plus ou moins 1 mm dans toutes les directions mais aussi angulairement.Indeed, the shape of the female connector 7 and its attachment allow a lateral clearance of the female connector 7 relative to the longitudinal axis of the plate 5 which will allow self-centering of the female connector 7 on the male plug 40A even if this The last is shifted a little more than a millimeter from the ideally required position. In particular, because of the manufacturing tolerances of the heating elements 4, the position of the plug 40A of the electrical resistances can vary by plus or minus 1 mm in all directions but also angularly.

Ainsi, la présence des bossages sur les zones de contact et la faculté du connecteur femelle 7 à pivoter légèrement sur lui-même dans son logement de réception 55, autour de l'axe vertical V, va permettre de garantir une connexion fiable des connecteurs femelle 7 sur les fiches mâles 40A même si ces dernières ne sont pas disposées parfaitement parallèlement à l'axe longitudinal du corps chauffant 4.Thus, the presence of the bosses on the contact areas and the ability of the female connector 7 to rotate slightly on itself in its receiving housing 55 around the vertical axis V, will ensure a reliable connection of the female connectors 7 on the plugs 40A even if these are not arranged perfectly parallel to the longitudinal axis of the heating body 4.

De même, le dispositif de maintien du fusible 8 sur la platine 5 permet également de simplifier l'assemblage du fer à repasser 2, le bon échange thermique entre le fusible 8 et le corps chauffant 4 étant garanti grâce à la mise sous contrainte du fusible 8 par la bride de fixation 57, un éventuel mauvais alignement du fusible 8 par rapport au socle 45 étant compensé par une déformation élastique de la bride de fixation 57, et notamment des deux bras latéraux 57C de cette dernière, qui contribue à augmenter encore la mise sous contrainte du fusible 8 sur le socle 45 et donc à optimiser le transfert thermique .Similarly, the device for holding the fuse 8 on the plate 5 also allows to simplify the assembly of the iron 2, the good heat exchange between the fuse 8 and the heating body 4 is guaranteed by the stressing of the fuse 8 by the fastening flange 57, a possible misalignment of the fuse 8 by relative to the base 45 being compensated by an elastic deformation of the fixing flange 57, and in particular of the two lateral arms 57C of the latter, which contributes to further increasing the stressing of the fuse 8 on the base 45 and thus to optimize the transfer thermal.

Enfin, le système de fixation du connecteur fluidique 9 sur la platine 5 présente l'avantage d'autoriser un débattement latéral du connecteur fluidique 9 sur plusieurs millimètres qui va permettre un auto-centrage du connecteur fluidique 9 sur le tube de raccordement 44A en cas de défaut d'alignement lors de l'accostage de la platine 5 sur le corps chauffant.Finally, the fixing system of the fluidic connector 9 on the plate 5 has the advantage of allowing a lateral displacement of the fluidic connector 9 over several millimeters which will allow self-centering of the fluidic connector 9 on the connecting tube 44A in case misalignment when docking the plate 5 on the heating body.

En particulier, la forme chanfreinée de la bague 95 et la forme tronconique du tube de raccordement 44A vont coopérer l'une avec l'autre pour réaliser le centrage automatique du connecteur fluidique 9 sur le tube de raccordement de manière à ce que le joint 94 assure une parfaite étanchéité de la liaison.In particular, the chamfered shape of the ring 95 and the frustoconical shape of the connecting tube 44A will cooperate with each other to achieve the automatic centering of the fluidic connector 9 on the connecting tube so that the seal 94 ensures a perfect seal of the connection.

L'étanchéité ainsi réalisée, au moyen d'un joint à lèvres interposé entre la surface interne de la cavité 90 et la surface externe du tube de raccordement 44A, présente l'avantage de garantir l'étanchéité de la liaison sans qu'il soit nécessaire d'avoir une compression importante du joint 94. Il n'est ainsi pas nécessaire d'appliquer la platine fonctionnelle 5 contre le corps chauffant 4 avec une forte contrainte de compression au niveau du connecteur fluidique 9. De plus, l'étanchéité ainsi réalisée présente l'avantage d'être fiable et d'être peu sujette à une perte d'étanchéité dans le cas de forte pression de vapeur.The sealing thus produced, by means of a lip seal interposed between the inner surface of the cavity 90 and the outer surface of the connecting tube 44A, has the advantage of ensuring the tightness of the connection without being It is therefore not necessary to apply the functional plate 5 against the heating body 4 with a high compressive stress at the level of the fluidic connector 9. In addition, the seal thus realized has the advantage of being reliable and of being less prone to loss of tightness in the case of high vapor pressure.

Le fer à repasser 2 ainsi réalisé permet d'optimiser le temps d'assemblage grâce à l'établissement automatique de la connexion fluidique du corps chauffant 4 lors de la mise en place de la platine 5 fonctionnelle sur le corps chauffant 4. De plus, un tel fer à repasser 2 permet également d'assurer automatiquement la connexion électrique du corps chauffant 4 et l'assemblage du fusible 8 sur le corps chauffant 4 lors de la mise en place de la platine de sorte qu'il n'est pas nécessaire de prévoir une opération d'assemblage spécifique pour chacune de ces opérations, ce qui permet également un gain de temps et une réduction du cout de fabrication du fer à repasser.The iron 2 thus produced makes it possible to optimize the assembly time by automatically establishing the fluidic connection of the heating body 4 when the functional plate 5 is placed on the heating body 4. In addition, such an iron 2 also makes it possible to automatically ensure the electrical connection of the heating body 4 and the assembly of the fuse 8 on the heating body 4 when the platen is put in place so that it is not necessary to provide a specific assembly operation for each of these operations, which also saves time and reduces the cost of manufacturing 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, l'ensemble de la vapeur diffusée au travers des trous de sortie de vapeur de la plaque de repassage pourra être produite dans une chambre de vaporisation ménagée dans le corps chauffant du fer à repasser, le connecteur fluidique porté par la platine fonctionnelle servant alors à raccorder hydrauliquement un orifice d'injection d'eau dans la chambre de vaporisation avec un conduit d'arrivée d'eau en provenance d'un réservoir porté par le boitier ou porté par une base séparée de ce dernier.Thus, in an embodiment variant not shown, all of the vapor diffused through the steam outlet holes of the ironing plate can be produced in a vaporization chamber formed in the heating body of the iron, the fluidic connector carried by the functional plate then serving to hydraulically connect a water injection orifice in the vaporization chamber with a water inlet pipe from a tank carried by the housing or carried by a separate base thereof latest.

Ainsi dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, la platine fonctionnelle pourra être réalisée à partir d'une feuille d'acier découpée et surmoulée de matière plastique, l'utilisation d'une base métallique permettant de réaliser des bandes conductrices pour établir des connexions électriques directement dans la platine.Thus, in an embodiment variant not shown, the functional plate may be made from a sheet of steel cut and overmoulded plastic, the use of a metal base for making conductive strips to establish electrical connections directly in the deck.

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Appareil de repassage comportant une base (1) reliée par un cordon (3) à un fer à repasser (2), le cordon (3) renfermant au moins un conduit (30) d'acheminement d'un fluide vers le fer à repasser (2), le fer à repasser comprenant un corps chauffant (4) et un connecteur fluidique (9) relié au conduit (30) d'acheminement du fluide, caractérisé en ce que ledit connecteur fluidique (9) est supporté par une platine (5) fonctionnelle qui est interposée entre le corps chauffant (4) et un boîtier (6) venant coiffer le corps chauffant (4), le connecteur fluidique (9) comprenant une cavité (90) ouverte à son extrémité inférieure dans laquelle est engagé un tube de raccordement (44A) porté par le corps chauffant (4) et en ce que le connecteur fluidique (9) comporte un joint (94) qui est fixé dans la cavité (90) et qui est interposé entre la surface interne de la cavité (90) et la surface externe du tube de raccordement (44A).Ironing apparatus comprising a base (1) connected by a cord (3) to an iron (2), the cord (3) containing at least one conduit (30) for conveying a fluid to the iron (2), the iron comprising a heating body (4) and a fluidic connector (9) connected to the conduit (30) for conveying the fluid, characterized in that said fluidic connector (9) is supported by a plate ( 5) which is interposed between the heating body (4) and a housing (6) which caps the heating body (4), the fluidic connector (9) comprising a cavity (90) open at its lower end in which is engaged a connecting tube (44A) carried by the heating body (4) and in that the fluidic connector (9) has a seal (94) which is fixed in the cavity (90) and which is interposed between the inner surface of the cavity (90) and the outer surface of the connecting tube (44A). Appareil de repassage selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le connecteur fluidique (9) est fixé au travers d'une ouverture (59) de la platine (5) par des moyens de fixation (92, 97) autorisant un débattement latéral du connecteur fluidique (9) dans le plan de la platine (5) sur une course de plusieurs dixièmes de millimètre et avantageusement sur une course supérieure à 1 mm.Ironing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the fluidic connector (9) is fixed through an opening (59) of the plate (5) by fixing means (92, 97) allowing a lateral movement of the fluidic connector (9) in the plane of the plate (5) over a stroke of several tenths of a millimeter and advantageously over a stroke greater than 1 mm. Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que le tube de raccordement (44A) présente une forme externe tronconique.Ironing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the connecting tube (44A) has a frustoconical outer shape. Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que la cavité (90) du connecteur fluidique (9) comporte une partie tronconique (90A) dans laquelle est engagée le sommet du tube de raccordement (44A).Ironing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cavity (90) of the fluidic connector (9) comprises a frustoconical portion (90A) in which is engaged the top of the connecting tube (44A). Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le connecteur fluidique (9) comporte un organe (92) qui repose contre la surface supérieure de la platine (5), en bordure de l'ouverture (59).Ironing appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the fluidic connector (9) comprises a member (92) which rests against the upper surface of the plate (5), at the edge of the opening ( 59). Appareil de repassage selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit organe est une collerette (92) qui fait radialement saillie sur le corps du connecteur fluidique (9).Ironing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that said member is a flange (92) which projects radially on the body of the fluidic connector (9). Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le connecteur fluidique (9) comporte au moins deux oreilles (97) engagées sous la surface inférieure de la platine (5), l'ouverture (59) comprenant des encoches (59A) permettant le passage de ces oreilles (97).Ironing appliance according to any one of claims 5 to 6, characterized in that the fluidic connector (9) has at least two lugs (97) engaged under the lower surface of the plate (5), the opening (59) comprising notches (59A) allowing the passage of these ears (97). Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le joint (94) est annulaire et avantageusement à lèvres.Ironing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the seal (94) is annular and advantageously lip. Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que le joint (94) est immobilisé sur le connecteur fluidique (9) au moyen d'une bague (95) qui est fixée sous le joint (94), dans la cavité (90).Ironing appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the seal (94) is immobilized on the fluidic connector (9) by means of a ring (95) which is fixed under the seal (94) in the cavity (90). Appareil de repassage selon la revendication 9, caractérisé en ce que la bague (95) comporte un bord inférieur chanfreiné qui converge vers l'intérieur de la cavité (90).Ironing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the ring (95) has a chamfered lower edge which converges towards the inside of the cavity (90). Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 10, caractérisé en ce que la base (1) renferme une cuve pour la génération de vapeur sous pression et en ce que le conduit (30) est un conduit d'acheminement de la vapeur.Ironing appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the base (1) encloses a vessel for the generation of pressurized steam and in that the conduit (30) is a conveying conduit of the steam. Appareil de repassage selon la revendication 11, caractérisé en ce que la base (1) renferme un réservoir d'eau et en ce que le conduit est un conduit d'arrivée d'eau.Ironing apparatus according to claim 11, characterized in that the base (1) encloses a water reservoir and that the conduit is a water inlet conduit. Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisé en ce que le corps chauffant (4) comprend une résistance électrique (40) munie à chacune de ses extrémités d'une borne de connexion (40A) qui forme une fiche mâle sur laquelle est engagée un connecteur femelle (7) porté par la platine (5).Ironing apparatus according to one of Claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the heating element (4) comprises an electrical resistor (40) provided at each of its ends with a connection terminal (40A) forming a plug male on which is engaged a female connector (7) carried by the plate (5). Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 13, caractérisé en ce que le corps chauffant (4) comprend une résistance électrique (40) et un fusible (8) disposé sur le circuit d'alimentation de la résistance électrique (40) pour couper l'alimentation de la résistance (40) en cas de surchauffe du corps chauffant (4), ledit fusible (8) étant disposé dans un logement (56) formé sur une platine (5) fonctionnelle, la platine (5) comportant des éléments de maintien (56A) prenant place sous le fusible (8) pour assurer le maintien du fusible (8) dans le logement (56) lorsque la platine (5) n'est pas encore fixée sur le corps chauffant (4).Ironing apparatus according to one of Claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the heating element (4) comprises an electrical resistance (40) and a fuse (8) arranged on the electrical resistance supply circuit (40). ) to cut off the supply of the resistor (40) in case of overheating of the heating element (4), said fuse (8) being arranged in a housing (56) formed on a plate (5) functional, the plate (5) having holding elements (56A) taking place under the fuse (8) to maintain the fuse (8) in the housing (56) when the plate (5) is not yet fixed on the heating body (4).
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