EP3572578A1 - Iron fitted with a steam chamber provided with ribs in the form of a v - Google Patents

Iron fitted with a steam chamber provided with ribs in the form of a v Download PDF

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EP3572578A1
EP3572578A1 EP19173799.8A EP19173799A EP3572578A1 EP 3572578 A1 EP3572578 A1 EP 3572578A1 EP 19173799 A EP19173799 A EP 19173799A EP 3572578 A1 EP3572578 A1 EP 3572578A1
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Xavier Chartoire
Jean-Claude GUERY
Gérald LATOUT
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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
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00—Hand irons
    • D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
    • D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
    • D06F75/20—Arrangements for discharging the steam to the article being ironed
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F79/00—Accessories for hand irons
    • D06F79/02—Stands or supports neither attached to, nor forming part of, the iron or ironing board
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00—Hand irons
    • D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
    • D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed

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  • the present invention relates to the field of ironing appliances, and in particular ironing appliances comprising irons equipped with steam chambers.
  • the water which is introduced into the vaporization chamber at a water injection orifice accumulates below this water injection orifice and forms a layer of insulating water on the bottom wall that impairs the vaporization of the water introduced into the vaporization chamber.
  • the present invention aims to remedy all or part of these disadvantages.
  • the technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular in providing an iron to increase the water supply flow rate of the vaporization chamber, while avoiding the projection of water droplets on the ironing cloth. .
  • the present invention relates to an iron comprising a heating body comprising a vaporization chamber having a bottom wall on which water is intended to flow to produce steam, the heating body comprising a resistance electric heater extending at the periphery of the bottom wall, characterized in that the bottom wall has a domed shape and comprises at least one V-shaped rib configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall in the direction of the electric heating resistance.
  • Such a configuration of the bottom wall of the vaporization chamber makes it possible to direct the water entering the vaporization chamber towards the hottest surfaces of the vaporization chamber, and thus to promote rapid vaporization of the water entering the vaporization chamber. the vaporization chamber.
  • the configuration of the bottom wall of the vaporization chamber can supply the vaporization chamber with a large flow of water, while avoiding the projection of water droplets on the clothes to be ironed.
  • the iron according to the present invention therefore has improved ironing efficiency.
  • the iron may further have one or more of the following features, taken alone or in combination.
  • the bottom wall comprises a plurality of V-shaped ribs arranged in parallel and configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall towards the electric heating resistance.
  • V-shaped ribs arranged in parallel and configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall towards the electric heating resistance.
  • the vaporization chamber comprises a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion that is opposite to the first lateral portion, and the at least one V-shaped rib comprises a first rib portion. and a second rib portion which are inclined relative to each other, the first and second rib portions being configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall respectively to the first and second side portions. of the vaporization chamber.
  • the first and second rib portions are inclined relative to one another by an inclination angle greater than 45 °, and for example greater than 90 °.
  • the electric heating resistor has a generally U shape.
  • the electric heating resistor comprises a first branch extending close to the first lateral portion of the vaporization chamber, and a second branch extending near the second lateral portion of the vaporization chamber.
  • the first rib portion of the at least one V-shaped rib is configured to channel the water flowing on the bottom wall towards the first leg of the resistor electric heater, and the second rib portion of the at least one V-shaped rib is configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall towards the second branch of the electric heating resistor.
  • the bottom wall has a curved shape in a transverse direction extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the iron.
  • the bottom wall is curved from a first side edge of the bottom wall and up to a second side edge of the bottom wall.
  • the at least one V-shaped rib is disposed near a rear end of the bottom wall.
  • the at least one V-shaped rib defines a tip oriented towards a front end of the bottom wall.
  • the at least one V-shaped rib has a first and a second end portion, the first and second end portions being further away from the front end of the bottom wall than the point defined by the at least one V-shaped rib.
  • the tip defined by the at least one V-shaped rib is located substantially in a median longitudinal plane of the iron.
  • the bottom wall is further inclined towards the rear of the vaporization chamber, so that a front portion of the bottom wall is raised relative to a rear portion of the bottom wall.
  • the heating body comprises a liquid injection opening opening into a front part of the vaporization chamber, and for example near the front end of the bottom wall.
  • the bottom wall has a top located substantially below the liquid injection opening.
  • the bottom wall comprises projecting studs.
  • the projecting pads are arranged in V on the bottom wall.
  • the bottom wall comprises a plurality of sub-sets of projecting pads, the projecting pads of each subassembly being arranged in V on the bottom wall.
  • each projecting stud has a height substantially identical to or less than the height of the at least one V-shaped rib.
  • each projecting stud has a generally pyramidal shape.
  • the bottom wall comprises at least two parallel V-shaped ribs and projecting studs arranged between the two V-shaped ribs.
  • the heating body comprises a foundry delimiting at least part of the vaporization chamber.
  • the electric heating element is integrated in the foundry.
  • the heating body comprises a closure plate which rests on the foundry, the vaporization chamber being delimited by the foundry and the closure plate.
  • the steam distribution circuit comprises two lateral distribution channels extending on either side of the vaporization chamber and meeting in a front part of the foundry, and at least a through orifice formed on the foundry, the at least one through orifice opening on the one hand in at least one of the lateral distribution channels and on the other hand on a lower face of the foundry.
  • the steam distribution circuit comprises a scale recovery cavity comprising a discharge orifice closed by a removable cap which is accessible from outside the iron.
  • the iron comprises a scale recovery vessel which is disposed in the scale recovery cavity.
  • the scale removal container is removable.
  • the scale recovery vessel is configured to collect scale particles from the vaporization chamber, for example falling by gravity from the vaporization chamber.
  • the scale removal container is secured to the removable plug.
  • the scale recovery cavity is disposed at the rear of the vaporization chamber.
  • the discharge orifice is disposed at the rear of the iron.
  • the scale recovery cavity is connected to the vaporization chamber by a connecting opening opening into the rear end of the vaporization chamber.
  • the vaporization chamber comprises two dam portions extending on either side of the connection opening and close to the connection opening, the dam portions being configured to limit the introduction of scale particles into the lateral distribution channels.
  • the present invention further relates to an ironing apparatus comprising an iron according to any one of the preceding claims, a water tank and a supply circuit fluidly connected to the water tank and configured to supply water to the vaporization chamber.
  • the supply circuit comprises a water conveying conduit fluidly connecting the water tank to the vaporization chamber.
  • the ironing apparatus comprises a base on which the iron is placed during the inactive ironing phases.
  • the base encloses the water tank.
  • the supply circuit comprises a feed pump configured to supply the spray chamber with water from the water tank.
  • the feed pump is integrated in the base.
  • the ironing apparatus comprises a support accessory configured to hold the iron in a predetermined inclined position.
  • the support accessory is configured to hold the iron in a predetermined inclined position in which the ironing sole of the iron is inclined at an angle of between 30 ° and 60 °. ° relative to the horizontal, and for example of the order of 45 °.
  • the support accessory comprises a platform adapted to receive the ironing sole of the iron, and a foot pivotally mounted on the platform.
  • the platform comprises an upper surface defining a location on which the iron is able to rest.
  • the upper surface of the platform comprises support pads against which is intended to rest the ironing soleplate of the iron.
  • the foot is able to occupy a folded position in which the foot is arranged in the plane of the platform or substantially in the plane of the platform, and an unfolded position in which one end of the platform is raised by the foot.
  • the platform is configured to rest stably on the foot in the unfolded position forming an angle of between 30 ° and 60 ° relative to the horizontal.
  • the platform comprises an abutment member against which is intended to rest the foot when the foot is in the unfolded position, the abutment member being configured to limit the pivoting stroke of the foot the opposite of the platform.
  • the platform has a lower surface opposite to the upper surface of the platform, the foot being configured to extend along the lower surface of the platform when the foot is in the folded position .
  • the base comprises a storage cavity in which the support accessory is removably mounted.
  • the storage cavity is formed on the underside of the base.
  • the platform comprises foot locking means configured to lock the foot in the folded position.
  • the foot locking means comprise a locking member provided on the platform and movable between a locking position in which the locking member cooperates with the foot so as to maintain the foot in the folded position and a position release in which the locking member releases the foot and allows a pivoting of the foot in the unfolded position.
  • the locking member may for example be elastically deformable between the respective locking and releasing positions.
  • the locking member may for example be formed by a locking pin or a locking tab.
  • the base comprises accessory locking means configured to lock the support accessory. in the storage cavity.
  • the accessory locking means comprise a locking element provided on the base and movable between a locking position in which the locking element cooperates with the platform so as to maintain the platform in the storage cavity and a release position in which the locking member releases the platform and allows removal of the platform from the storage cavity.
  • the locking element may for example be elastically deformable between the respective locking and releasing positions.
  • the accessory locking means may also include a retaining slot provided on the base and configured to receive a retaining member, such as a retaining finger or retaining tab, provided on the support accessory, and by example on the platform.
  • a retaining member such as a retaining finger or retaining tab
  • the retaining housing is situated opposite the locking element.
  • the Figures 1 to 13 represent an ironing apparatus 2 which includes an iron 3 and a base 4 on which the iron 3 can be arranged during the inactive ironing phases.
  • the ironing apparatus 2 further comprises a water tank 5 integrated in the base 4 and being able for example to be removable, and a supply circuit fluidly connected to the water tank 5.
  • the supply circuit comprises in particular a water supply duct 6 fluidly connecting the water tank 5 to the iron 3, and a feed pump (not visible in the figures) integrated in the base 4 and configured to feed the iron 3 in water from the water tank 5.
  • the iron 3 comprises a housing 7 having a gripping portion 8 at its upper end, and an ironing plate 9 provided with a substantially flat ironing surface 11 and a plurality of steam outlet ports 12 opening into the ironing surface 11.
  • the iron 3 also comprises a heating body 13 integrated in the lower part of the housing 7, and thermally and mechanically bonded to the ironing soleplate 9.
  • the heating body 13 comprises a foundry 14, for example aluminum, and a heating resistor 15 curved U-shaped and integrated into the foundry 14.
  • the heating body 13 also comprises a closure plate 16 (visible on the figure 3 ) which is based on the foundry 14, and a vaporization chamber 17, instantaneous type, defined by the foundry 14 and the closure plate 16.
  • the foundry 14 more particularly comprises a partition 18 up to the closure plate 16 and laterally delimiting the vaporization chamber 17.
  • the vaporization chamber 17 is at least partly, and for example substantially entirely, internally lined with an anti-curing coating.
  • the vaporization chamber 17 has a bottom wall 19 on which water is intended to flow to produce steam.
  • the electric heating resistor 15 extends at the periphery of the bottom wall 19, and more particularly comprises a first branch extending close to a first lateral portion 17.1 of the vaporization chamber 17, and a second branch extending near a second lateral portion 17.2 of the vaporization chamber 17 which is opposite to the first lateral portion 17.1.
  • the bottom wall 19 has a curved shape in a transverse direction D1 which extends transversely to the longitudinal direction D2 of the iron 3.
  • the bottom wall 19 is curved from a first side edge 21.1 of the wall 19 and up to a second lateral edge 21.2 of the bottom wall 19.
  • the bottom wall 19 comprises a first wall portion 19.1 inclined towards the first lateral edge 21.1 of FIG. the bottom wall 19, a second wall portion 19.2 inclined towards the second lateral edge 21.2 of the bottom wall 19, and a longitudinal crest 19.3 connecting the first and second wall portions 19.1, 19.2.
  • the longitudinal crest 19.3 may for example extend in the median longitudinal plane of the iron 3, and have a rounded cross section.
  • the bottom wall 19 is further inclined towards the rear of the vaporization chamber 17, so that a front portion 22 of the bottom wall 19 is raised relative to a rear portion 23 of the bottom wall. 19.
  • the bottom wall 19 also comprises a plurality of V-shaped ribs 24, for example three, arranged in parallel and each configured to channel the water flowing on the bottom wall 19 towards the electric heating resistor 15, and more particularly towards the first and second side edges 21.1, 21.2 of the bottom wall 19.
  • V-shaped ribs 24 are disposed near a rear end of the bottom wall 19, and they each define a point oriented towards a front end of the bottom wall 19.
  • the point defined by each V-shaped rib 24 is located substantially in the median longitudinal plane of the iron 3.
  • Each V-shaped rib 24 comprises a first rib portion 24.1 and a second rib portion 24.2 which are inclined with respect to each other by an inclination angle greater than 45 °, and for example greater than 90 °, and the first and second rib portions 24.1, 24.2 of each V-shaped rib 24 are configured to channel the water flowing on the bottom wall 19 towards respectively the first and second lateral portions 17.1, 17.2 of the vaporization chamber 17, and thus in the direction respectively of the first and second branches of the electric heating resistance 15.
  • the bottom wall 19 also comprises a plurality of projecting studs 25, for example of generally pyramidal shape, for increasing the heat exchange surface of the vaporization chamber 17.
  • the bottom wall 19 comprises a a plurality of sub-assemblies of projecting pads 25, the projecting pads of each subassembly being arranged in V on the bottom wall 19.
  • each projecting stud 25 has a height substantially identical to or less than the height of each V-shaped rib 24.
  • the wall base 19 has projecting studs 25 disposed between each pair of adjacent V-shaped ribs.
  • the heating body 13 further comprises a liquid injection opening 26 fluidly connected to the supply pump and opening into a front part of the vaporization chamber 17, and for example near the front end of the vaporiser wall. 19.
  • the feed pump is thus configured to feed the spray chamber 17 with water from the water tank 5.
  • the liquid injection opening 26 is formed on the closure plate 16, and opens into the vaporization chamber 17 near the front end of the bottom wall 19, and therefore the electrical resistance 15.
  • the bottom wall 19 has an apex located substantially below the liquid injection opening 26.
  • the ironing apparatus 2 further comprises a vapor distribution circuit 27 defined by the foundry 14 and the closure portion 16, and fluidly connecting the vaporization chamber 17 to the steam outlet ports 12, so that the steam generated in the vaporization chamber 17 can flow to the steam outlet orifices 12.
  • the steam distribution circuit 27 is at least partially internally coated with an anti-heating coating.
  • the vapor distribution circuit 27 comprises in particular two lateral distribution channels 28 extending on either side of the vaporization chamber 17 and joining at the front end of the heating body 13.
  • Each lateral distribution channel 28 is fluidically connected to the vaporization chamber 17 through a respective lateral passage opening 29 located at the rear of the vaporization chamber 17.
  • Each lateral passage opening 29 is advantageously defined in part by a respective barrier wall 30 extending to From the bottom wall 19.
  • the barrier walls 30 may for example be substantially parallel to one another, and extend in a longitudinal direction.
  • the steam distribution circuit 27 further comprises one or more through openings 31 formed on the foundry 14 and opening each on the one hand in at least one of the lateral distribution channels 28 and on the other hand on a lower face of the foundry 14, at the level of steam distribution cavities (not visible in the figures) arranged opposite the steam outlet ports 12 of the ironing plate 9.
  • the steam distribution circuit 27 also comprises a scale recovery cavity 32 comprising a discharge orifice 33 closed by a removable plug 34 (visible on the figure 2 ) which is accessible from the outside of the iron 3.
  • the discharge orifice 33 opens into a rear surface of the casing 7 of the iron 3.
  • the scale recovery cavity 32 is disposed at the rear of the vaporization chamber 17, and is connected to the vaporization chamber 17 via a connecting opening 35 opening into the rear end of the vaporization chamber 17.
  • the two barrier walls 30 extend on either side of the connection opening 35 and close to the connection opening 35, and are configured to limit the introduction of scale particles into the channels lateral distribution 28.
  • the scale recovery cavity 32 is advantageously located in a part of the housing 7 lying cantilevered behind the ironing plate 9 when the iron 3 rests on the ironing plate 9.
  • the iron 3 further comprises a tartar recovery vessel 36 which is mounted, for example removably, in the scale recovery cavity 32.
  • the tartar recovery vessel 36 is configured to collect tartar particles from of the vaporization chamber 17, and falling by gravity from the vaporization chamber 17 when the ironing plate 9 is inclined relative to the horizontal, and for example when the iron 3 rests on the base 4.
  • the scale removal vessel 36 is integral with the removable plug 34.
  • the ironing apparatus 2 also comprises a support accessory 37 removably mounted in a storage cavity 38 formed on a lower face of the base 4.
  • the support accessory 37 configured to maintain the iron 3 in a predetermined inclined position in which the ironing plate 9 of the iron 3 is inclined at an angle of between 30 ° and 60 ° relative to the horizontal, and for example of the order of 45 °.
  • Such a support accessory 37 makes it possible to tilt the iron 3 significantly during an automatic cleaning operation of the iron 3 and thus to promote a detachment of the scale particles from the walls of the vaporization chamber 17 and the recovery of these particles in the scale collection vessel 36 which is disposed in the scale recovery cavity 32.
  • the support accessory 37 provides effective automatic cleaning of the iron 3.
  • the support accessory 37 is stored in a storage cavity 38 provided on the base 4, a user can easily access the support accessory 37 when he wishes to perform an automatic cleaning operation of the iron 3, and easily store it and quickly at the end of the automatic cleaning operation.
  • the support accessory 37 more particularly comprises a platform 39 adapted to receive the ironing sole 9 of the iron 3, and a foot 40 pivotally mounted on the platform 39 and adapted to occupy a folded position in which the foot 40 is disposed substantially in the plane of the platform 39, and an unfolded position in which one end of the platform 39 is raised by the foot 40.
  • a configuration of the foot 40 greatly limits the size of the support accessory 37 when the foot 40 is in the folded position, and therefore allow its mounting in a storage cavity 38 of small dimensions does not detract from the compactness of the base 4.
  • the platform 39 is advantageously configured to rest stably on the foot 40 in the unfolded position forming an angle of between 30 ° and 60 ° relative to the horizontal.
  • the platform 39 has an upper surface defining a location E on which the iron 3 is able to rest, and having support pads 41 against which is intended to bear the sole ironing iron 9 3.
  • the platform 39 is advantageously provided with a lower holding portion 42 extending transversely to the upper surface of the platform 39, and configured to cooperate with a rear portion of the ironing plate 9.
  • the platform 39 also comprises a stop member 43 against which is intended to abut the foot 40 when the latter is in the unfolded position.
  • the stop member 43 is thus configured to limit the pivoting stroke of the foot 40 opposite the platform 39.
  • the stop member 43 projects from the lower surface of the platform 39.
  • the platform 39 further comprises foot locking means configured to lock the foot 40 in the folded position.
  • foot locking means in particular allow easy mounting of the support accessory 37 in the storage cavity 38, and in addition to avoid unwanted unfolding of the foot 40.
  • the foot locking means comprise a locking member 44, such as a locking finger or a locking tab, provided on the platform 39 and movable between a locking position in which the locking member 44 cooperates with the foot 40 so as to maintain the foot 40 in the folded position and a release position in which the locking member 44 releases the foot 40 and allows a pivoting of the foot 40 to the unfolded position.
  • the locking member 44 projects from the lower surface of the platform 39, and is elastically deformable between the respective locking and releasing positions.
  • the base 4 also comprises accessory locking means configured to lock the support accessory 37 in the storage cavity 38.
  • accessory locking means configured to lock the support accessory 37 in the storage cavity 38.
  • the accessory locking means comprise a locking element 45, such as a locking finger or a locking tab, provided on the base 4 and movable between a locking position.
  • the locking element 45 cooperates with the platform 39 so as to maintain the platform 39 in the storage cavity 38 and a release position in which the locking element 45 releases the platform 39 and allows a withdrawal of the platform 39 of the storage cavity 38.
  • the locking element 45 may for example be elastically deformable between the respective locking and releasing positions.
  • the accessory locking means also comprises a retaining housing 46 provided on the base 4 and configured to receive a retaining member 47, such as a retaining finger or a retaining tab, provided on the support accessory 37 , and for example on the platform 39.
  • a retaining member 47 such as a retaining finger or a retaining tab
  • the retaining housing 46 is situated opposite the locking element 45.
  • FIGS 14 and 15 represent an iron 3 according to an alternative embodiment of the invention which differs from that shown in Figures 1 to 13 essentially in that the upper ends of the barrier walls 30 are located close to the closure plate 16, and therefore delimit lateral openings 29 of small dimensions.
  • Such a configuration of the barrier walls 30 makes it possible to further limit the introduction of scale particles into the lateral distribution channels 28.

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Abstract

Ce fer à repasser comprend un corps chauffant (13) comportant une chambre de vaporisation (17) présentant une paroi de fond (19) sur laquelle de l'eau est destinée à s'écouler pour produire de la vapeur, le corps chauffant (13) comprenant une résistance électrique chauffante (15) s'étendant à la périphérie de la paroi de fond (19). La paroi de fond (19) présente une forme bombée et comprend au moins une nervure en forme de V (24) configurée pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond (19) en direction de la résistance électrique chauffante (15).The iron comprises a heating body (13) having a vaporization chamber (17) having a bottom wall (19) on which water is intended to flow to produce steam, the heating body (13), ) comprising an electric heating resistor (15) extending at the periphery of the bottom wall (19). The bottom wall (19) has a curved shape and comprises at least one V-shaped rib (24) configured to channel water flowing over the bottom wall (19) towards the electric heating resistor (15). ).

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Domaine techniqueTechnical area

La présente invention concerne le domaine des appareils de repassage, et en particulier des appareils de repassage comprenant des fers à repasser équipés de chambres de vaporisation.The present invention relates to the field of ironing appliances, and in particular ironing appliances comprising irons equipped with steam chambers.

Etat de la techniqueState of the art

Un fer à repasser comprend de façon connue :

  • un corps chauffant comportant une chambre de vaporisation présentant une paroi de fond qui est plane et sur laquelle de l'eau est destinée à s'écouler pour produire de la vapeur, le corps chauffant comprenant une résistance électrique chauffante s'étendant à la périphérie de la paroi de fond,
  • une semelle de repassage liée thermiquement et mécaniquement au corps chauffant, la semelle de repassage comportant une surface de repassage et au moins un orifice de sortie de vapeur débouchant dans la surface de repassage, la surface de repassage étant parallèle à la paroi de fond,
  • un circuit de distribution de vapeur reliant fluidiquement la chambre de vaporisation à l'au moins un orifice de sortie de vapeur et dans lequel est destinée à s'écouler la vapeur produite par la chambre de vaporisation.
An iron includes in known manner:
  • a heating body having a vaporization chamber having a bottom wall which is flat and on which water is intended to flow to produce steam, the heating body comprising an electric heating resistor extending at the periphery of the the bottom wall,
  • an ironing sole thermally and mechanically bonded to the heating body, the ironing sole comprising an ironing surface and at least one steam outlet opening opening into the ironing surface, the ironing surface being parallel to the bottom wall,
  • a vapor distribution circuit fluidly connecting the vaporization chamber to the at least one steam outlet orifice and wherein the vapor produced by the vaporization chamber is intended to flow.

Lorsqu'un tel fer à repasser est utilisé, l'eau qui est introduite dans la chambre de vaporisation au niveau d'un orifice d'injection d'eau s'accumule en dessous de cet orifice d'injection d'eau et forme une couche d'eau isolante sur la paroi de fond qui nuit à la vaporisation de l'eau introduite dans la chambre de vaporisation.When such an iron is used, the water which is introduced into the vaporization chamber at a water injection orifice accumulates below this water injection orifice and forms a layer of insulating water on the bottom wall that impairs the vaporization of the water introduced into the vaporization chamber.

Ainsi, une telle configuration du fer à repasser ne permet pas d'alimenter la chambre de vaporisation avec un débit d'eau important sans risquer la projection de gouttelettes d'eau sur le linge à repasser.Thus, such a configuration of the iron does not allow to feed the steam chamber with a large flow of water without risking the projection of water droplets on the clothes to iron.

Résumé de l'inventionSummary of the invention

La présente invention vise à remédier à tout ou partie de ces inconvénients.The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these disadvantages.

Le problème technique à la base de l'invention consiste notamment à fournir un fer à repasser permettant d'augmenter le débit d'alimentation en eau de la chambre de vaporisation, tout en évitant la projection de gouttelettes d'eau sur le linge à repasser.The technical problem underlying the invention consists in particular in providing an iron to increase the water supply flow rate of the vaporization chamber, while avoiding the projection of water droplets on the ironing cloth. .

A cet effet, la présente invention concerne un fer à repasser comprenant un corps chauffant comportant une chambre de vaporisation présentant une paroi de fond sur laquelle de l'eau est destinée à s'écouler pour produire de la vapeur, le corps chauffant comprenant une résistance électrique chauffante s'étendant à la périphérie de la paroi de fond, caractérisé en ce que la paroi de fond présente une forme bombée et comprend au moins une nervure en forme de V configurée pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond en direction de la résistance électrique chauffante.For this purpose, the present invention relates to an iron comprising a heating body comprising a vaporization chamber having a bottom wall on which water is intended to flow to produce steam, the heating body comprising a resistance electric heater extending at the periphery of the bottom wall, characterized in that the bottom wall has a domed shape and comprises at least one V-shaped rib configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall in the direction of the electric heating resistance.

Une telle configuration de la paroi de fond de la chambre de vaporisation permet de diriger l'eau pénétrant dans la chambre de vaporisation vers les surfaces les plus chaudes de la chambre de vaporisation, et donc de favoriser une vaporisation rapide de l'eau pénétrant dans la chambre de vaporisation.Such a configuration of the bottom wall of the vaporization chamber makes it possible to direct the water entering the vaporization chamber towards the hottest surfaces of the vaporization chamber, and thus to promote rapid vaporization of the water entering the vaporization chamber. the vaporization chamber.

Ainsi, la configuration de la paroi de fond de la chambre de vaporisation permet d'alimenter la chambre de vaporisation avec un débit d'eau important, tout en évitant la projection de gouttelettes d'eau sur le linge à repasser. Le fer à repasser selon la présente invention présente donc une efficacité de repassage améliorée.Thus, the configuration of the bottom wall of the vaporization chamber can supply the vaporization chamber with a large flow of water, while avoiding the projection of water droplets on the clothes to be ironed. The iron according to the present invention therefore has improved ironing efficiency.

Le fer à repasser peut en outre présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prises seules ou en combinaison.The iron may further have one or more of the following features, taken alone or in combination.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond comprend une pluralité de nervures en forme de V disposées en parallèle et configurées pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond en direction de la résistance électrique chauffante. Ainsi, lorsque la quantité d'eau sous forme liquide présente dans la chambre de vaporisation devient importante ou avec les mouvements de va-et-vient du fer à repasser lors du repassage d'un vêtement, une partie de l'eau présente dans la chambre de vaporisation s'écoule au-dessus de la nervure en forme de V la plus proche de la partie avant de la chambre de vaporisation et est alors canalisée en direction de la résistance électrique chauffante par la nervure en forme de V suivante. Ces dispositions améliorent donc encore l'efficacité de repassage du fer à repasser selon la présente invention.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall comprises a plurality of V-shaped ribs arranged in parallel and configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall towards the electric heating resistance. Thus, when the quantity of water in liquid form present in the vaporization chamber becomes large or with the movements of the iron going back and forth during the ironing of a garment, a portion of the water present in the vaporization chamber flows above the V-shaped rib closest to the front of the vaporization chamber and is then channeled towards the resistor electric heating by the following V-shaped rib. These provisions therefore further improve the ironing efficiency of the iron according to the present invention.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la chambre de vaporisation comporte une première portion latérale et une deuxième portion latérale qui est opposée à la première portion latérale, et l'au moins une nervure en forme de V comporte une première portion de nervure et une deuxième portion de nervure qui sont inclinées l'une par rapport à l'autre, les première et deuxième portions de nervure étant configurées pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond en direction respectivement des première et deuxième portions latérales de la chambre de vaporisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the vaporization chamber comprises a first lateral portion and a second lateral portion that is opposite to the first lateral portion, and the at least one V-shaped rib comprises a first rib portion. and a second rib portion which are inclined relative to each other, the first and second rib portions being configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall respectively to the first and second side portions. of the vaporization chamber.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les première et deuxième portions de nervure sont inclinées l'une par rapport à l'autre d'un angle d'inclinaison supérieur à 45°, et par exemple supérieur à 90°.According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second rib portions are inclined relative to one another by an inclination angle greater than 45 °, and for example greater than 90 °.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la résistance électrique chauffante présente une forme globalement en U. Avantageusement, la résistance électrique chauffante comporte une première branche s'étendant à proximité de la première portion latérale de la chambre de vaporisation, et une deuxième branche s'étendant à proximité de la deuxième portion latérale de la chambre de vaporisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the electric heating resistor has a generally U shape. Advantageously, the electric heating resistor comprises a first branch extending close to the first lateral portion of the vaporization chamber, and a second branch extending near the second lateral portion of the vaporization chamber.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la première portion de nervure de l'au moins une nervure en forme de V est configurée pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond en direction de la première branche de la résistance électrique chauffante, et la deuxième portion de nervure de l'au moins une nervure en forme de V est configurée pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond en direction de la deuxième branche de la résistance électrique chauffante.According to one embodiment of the invention, the first rib portion of the at least one V-shaped rib is configured to channel the water flowing on the bottom wall towards the first leg of the resistor electric heater, and the second rib portion of the at least one V-shaped rib is configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall towards the second branch of the electric heating resistor.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond présente une forme bombée dans une direction transversale qui s'étend transversalement à la direction longitudinale du fer à repasser.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall has a curved shape in a transverse direction extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the iron.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond est bombée depuis un premier bord latéral de la paroi de fond et jusqu'à un deuxième bord latéral de la paroi de fond.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall is curved from a first side edge of the bottom wall and up to a second side edge of the bottom wall.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'au moins une nervure en forme de V est disposée à proximité d'une extrémité arrière de la paroi de fond.According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one V-shaped rib is disposed near a rear end of the bottom wall.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'au moins une nervure en forme de V définit une pointe orientée en direction d'une extrémité avant de la paroi de fond.According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one V-shaped rib defines a tip oriented towards a front end of the bottom wall.

En d'autres termes, l'au moins une nervure en forme de V comporte une première et une deuxième portion d'extrémité, les première et deuxième portions d'extrémité étant plus éloignées de l'extrémité avant de la paroi de fond que la pointe définie par l'au moins une nervure en forme de V.In other words, the at least one V-shaped rib has a first and a second end portion, the first and second end portions being further away from the front end of the bottom wall than the point defined by the at least one V-shaped rib.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la pointe définie par l'au moins une nervure en forme de V est située sensiblement dans un plan longitudinal médian du fer à repasser.According to one embodiment of the invention, the tip defined by the at least one V-shaped rib is located substantially in a median longitudinal plane of the iron.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond est en outre inclinée vers l'arrière de la chambre de vaporisation, de telle sorte qu'une partie avant de la paroi de fond est surélevée par rapport à une partie arrière de la paroi de fond. Ces dispositions évitent une accumulation d'eau dans la portion de la chambre de vaporisation située en dessous de la zone d'injection d'eau dans la chambre de vaporisation, et favorise donc la vaporisation de l'eau introduite dans la chambre de vaporisation. Ces dispositions améliorent encore l'efficacité de repassage du fer à repasser selon la présente invention.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall is further inclined towards the rear of the vaporization chamber, so that a front portion of the bottom wall is raised relative to a rear portion of the bottom wall. These arrangements avoid a water accumulation in the portion of the vaporization chamber located below the water injection zone in the vaporization chamber, and thus promotes the vaporization of the water introduced into the vaporization chamber. These provisions further improve the ironing efficiency of the iron according to the present invention.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le corps chauffant comporte une ouverture d'injection de liquide débouchant dans une partie avant de la chambre de vaporisation, et par exemple à proximité de l'extrémité avant de la paroi de fond.According to one embodiment of the invention, the heating body comprises a liquid injection opening opening into a front part of the vaporization chamber, and for example near the front end of the bottom wall.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond présente un sommet situé sensiblement en dessous de l'ouverture d'injection de liquide.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall has a top located substantially below the liquid injection opening.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond comporte des plots en saillie.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall comprises projecting studs.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, les plots en saillie sont disposés en V sur la paroi de fond.According to one embodiment of the invention, the projecting pads are arranged in V on the bottom wall.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond comporte une pluralité de sous-ensembles de plots en saillie, les plots en saillie de chaque sous-ensemble étant disposés en V sur la paroi de fond.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall comprises a plurality of sub-sets of projecting pads, the projecting pads of each subassembly being arranged in V on the bottom wall.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque plot en saillie présente une hauteur sensiblement identique ou inférieure à la hauteur de l'au moins une nervure en forme de V.According to one embodiment of the invention, each projecting stud has a height substantially identical to or less than the height of the at least one V-shaped rib.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, chaque plot en saillie présente une forme globalement pyramidale.According to one embodiment of the invention, each projecting stud has a generally pyramidal shape.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la paroi de fond comporte au moins deux nervures en forme de V disposées parallèlement et des plots en saillie disposés entre les deux nervures en forme de V.According to one embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall comprises at least two parallel V-shaped ribs and projecting studs arranged between the two V-shaped ribs.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le fer à repasser comporte en outre :

  • une semelle de repassage comportant une surface de repassage et au moins un orifice de sortie de vapeur débouchant dans la surface de repassage, et
  • un circuit de distribution de vapeur reliant fluidiquement la chambre de vaporisation à l'au moins un orifice de sortie de vapeur et dans lequel est destinée à s'écouler la vapeur produite par la chambre de vaporisation.
According to one embodiment of the invention, the iron further comprises:
  • an ironing plate having an ironing surface and at least one steam outlet opening opening into the ironing surface, and
  • a vapor distribution circuit fluidly connecting the vaporization chamber to the at least one steam outlet orifice and wherein the vapor produced by the vaporization chamber is intended to flow.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le corps chauffant comporte une fonderie délimitant au moins en partie la chambre de vaporisation. Avantageusement, la résistance électrique chauffante est intégrée dans la fonderie.According to one embodiment of the invention, the heating body comprises a foundry delimiting at least part of the vaporization chamber. Advantageously, the electric heating element is integrated in the foundry.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le corps chauffant comporte une plaque de fermeture qui repose sur la fonderie, la chambre de vaporisation étant délimitée par la fonderie et la plaque de fermeture.According to one embodiment of the invention, the heating body comprises a closure plate which rests on the foundry, the vaporization chamber being delimited by the foundry and the closure plate.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le circuit de distribution de vapeur comporte deux canaux de distribution latéraux s'étendant de part et d'autre de la chambre de vaporisation et se rejoignant dans une partie avant de la fonderie, et au moins un orifice traversant ménagé sur la fonderie, l'au moins un orifice traversant débouchant d'une part dans au moins l'un des canaux de distribution latéraux et d'autre part sur une face inférieure de la fonderie.According to one embodiment of the invention, the steam distribution circuit comprises two lateral distribution channels extending on either side of the vaporization chamber and meeting in a front part of the foundry, and at least a through orifice formed on the foundry, the at least one through orifice opening on the one hand in at least one of the lateral distribution channels and on the other hand on a lower face of the foundry.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le circuit de distribution de vapeur comporte une cavité de récupération de tartre comprenant un orifice d'évacuation fermé par un bouchon amovible qui est accessible depuis l'extérieur du fer à repasser.According to one embodiment of the invention, the steam distribution circuit comprises a scale recovery cavity comprising a discharge orifice closed by a removable cap which is accessible from outside the iron.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le fer à repasser comprend un récipient de récupération de tartre qui est disposé dans la cavité de récupération de tartre. Avantageusement, le récipient de récupération de tartre est amovible.According to one embodiment of the invention, the iron comprises a scale recovery vessel which is disposed in the scale recovery cavity. Advantageously, the scale removal container is removable.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le récipient de récupération de tartre est configuré pour collecter des particules de tartre provenant de la chambre de vaporisation, et par exemple tombant par gravité de la chambre de vaporisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the scale recovery vessel is configured to collect scale particles from the vaporization chamber, for example falling by gravity from the vaporization chamber.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le récipient de récupération de tartre est solidaire du bouchon amovible.According to one embodiment of the invention, the scale removal container is secured to the removable plug.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la cavité de récupération de tartre est disposée à l'arrière de la chambre de vaporisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the scale recovery cavity is disposed at the rear of the vaporization chamber.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'orifice d'évacuation est disposé à l'arrière du fer à repasser.According to one embodiment of the invention, the discharge orifice is disposed at the rear of the iron.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la cavité de récupération du tartre est reliée à la chambre de vaporisation par une ouverture de liaison débouchant dans l'extrémité arrière de la chambre de vaporisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the scale recovery cavity is connected to the vaporization chamber by a connecting opening opening into the rear end of the vaporization chamber.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la chambre de vaporisation comporte deux portions de barrage s'étendant de part et d'autre de l'ouverture de liaison et à proximité de l'ouverture de liaison, les portions de barrage étant configurées pour limiter l'introduction de particules de tartre dans les canaux de distribution latéraux.According to one embodiment of the invention, the vaporization chamber comprises two dam portions extending on either side of the connection opening and close to the connection opening, the dam portions being configured to limit the introduction of scale particles into the lateral distribution channels.

La présente invention concerne en outre un appareil de repassage comprenant un fer à repasser selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, un réservoir d'eau et un circuit d'alimentation relié fluidiquement au réservoir d'eau et configuré pour alimenter en eau la chambre de vaporisation.The present invention further relates to an ironing apparatus comprising an iron according to any one of the preceding claims, a water tank and a supply circuit fluidly connected to the water tank and configured to supply water to the vaporization chamber.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le circuit d'alimentation comporte un conduit d'acheminement d'eau reliant fluidiquement le réservoir d'eau à la chambre de vaporisation.According to one embodiment of the invention, the supply circuit comprises a water conveying conduit fluidly connecting the water tank to the vaporization chamber.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'appareil de repassage comporte une base sur laquelle le fer à repasser est disposé lors des phases inactives de repassage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the ironing apparatus comprises a base on which the iron is placed during the inactive ironing phases.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la base renferme le réservoir d'eau.According to one embodiment of the invention, the base encloses the water tank.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le circuit d'alimentation comporte une pompe d'alimentation configurée pour alimenter la chambre de vaporisation en eau provenant du réservoir d'eau. Avantageusement, la pompe d'alimentation est intégrée dans la base.According to one embodiment of the invention, the supply circuit comprises a feed pump configured to supply the spray chamber with water from the water tank. Advantageously, the feed pump is integrated in the base.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'appareil de repassage comporte un accessoire de support configuré pour maintenir le fer à repasser dans une position inclinée prédéterminée.According to one embodiment of the invention, the ironing apparatus comprises a support accessory configured to hold the iron in a predetermined inclined position.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'accessoire de support est configuré pour maintenir le fer à repasser dans une position inclinée prédéterminée dans laquelle la semelle de repassage du fer à repasser est inclinée d'un angle compris entre 30° et 60° par rapport à l'horizontale, et par exemple de l'ordre de 45°.According to one embodiment of the invention, the support accessory is configured to hold the iron in a predetermined inclined position in which the ironing sole of the iron is inclined at an angle of between 30 ° and 60 °. ° relative to the horizontal, and for example of the order of 45 °.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, l'accessoire de support comprend une plateforme adaptée pour recevoir la semelle de repassage du fer à repasser, et un pied monté pivotant sur la plateforme.According to one embodiment of the invention, the support accessory comprises a platform adapted to receive the ironing sole of the iron, and a foot pivotally mounted on the platform.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la plateforme comporte une surface supérieure définissant un emplacement sur lequel le fer à repasser est apte à reposer. De façon avantageuse, la surface supérieure de la plateforme comporte des patins d'appui contre lesquels est destinée à prendre appui la semelle de repassage du fer à repasser.According to one embodiment of the invention, the platform comprises an upper surface defining a location on which the iron is able to rest. Advantageously, the upper surface of the platform comprises support pads against which is intended to rest the ironing soleplate of the iron.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, le pied est apte à occuper une position repliée dans laquelle le pied est disposé dans le plan de la plateforme ou sensiblement dans le plan de la plateforme, et une position dépliée dans laquelle une extrémité de la plateforme est surélevée par le pied.According to one embodiment of the invention, the foot is able to occupy a folded position in which the foot is arranged in the plane of the platform or substantially in the plane of the platform, and an unfolded position in which one end of the platform is raised by the foot.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la plateforme est configurée pour reposer stablement sur le pied en position dépliée en formant un angle compris entre 30° et 60° par rapport à l'horizontale.According to one embodiment of the invention, the platform is configured to rest stably on the foot in the unfolded position forming an angle of between 30 ° and 60 ° relative to the horizontal.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la plateforme comporte un organe de butée contre lequel est destiné à prendre appui le pied lorsque le pied est dans la position dépliée, l'organe de butée étant configuré pour limiter la course de pivotement du pied à l'opposé de la plateforme.According to one embodiment of the invention, the platform comprises an abutment member against which is intended to rest the foot when the foot is in the unfolded position, the abutment member being configured to limit the pivoting stroke of the foot the opposite of the platform.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la plateforme comporte une surface inférieure opposée à la surface supérieure de la plateforme, le pied étant configuré pour s'étendre le long de la surface inférieure de la plateforme lorsque le pied est dans la position repliée.According to one embodiment of the invention, the platform has a lower surface opposite to the upper surface of the platform, the foot being configured to extend along the lower surface of the platform when the foot is in the folded position .

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la base comporte une cavité de rangement dans laquelle est monté de manière amovible l'accessoire de support.According to one embodiment of the invention, the base comprises a storage cavity in which the support accessory is removably mounted.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la cavité de rangement est ménagée sur la face inférieure de la base.According to one embodiment of the invention, the storage cavity is formed on the underside of the base.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la plateforme comporte des moyens de verrouillage du pied configurés pour verrouiller le pied en position repliée. De façon avantageuse, les moyens de verrouillage du pied comportent un organe de verrouillage prévu sur la plateforme et mobile entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle l'organe de verrouillage coopère avec le pied de manière à maintenir le pied dans la position repliée et une position de libération dans laquelle l'organe de verrouillage libère le pied et autorise un pivotement du pied dans la position dépliée. L'organe de verrouillage peut par exemple être déformable élastiquement entre les positions de verrouillage et de libération respectives. L'organe de verrouillage peut par exemple être formé par un doigt de verrouillage ou une languette de verrouillage.According to one embodiment of the invention, the platform comprises foot locking means configured to lock the foot in the folded position. Advantageously, the foot locking means comprise a locking member provided on the platform and movable between a locking position in which the locking member cooperates with the foot so as to maintain the foot in the folded position and a position release in which the locking member releases the foot and allows a pivoting of the foot in the unfolded position. The locking member may for example be elastically deformable between the respective locking and releasing positions. The locking member may for example be formed by a locking pin or a locking tab.

Selon un mode de réalisation de l'invention, la base comporte des moyens de verrouillage d'accessoire configurés pour verrouiller l'accessoire de support dans la cavité de rangement. De façon avantageuse, les moyens de verrouillage d'accessoire comportent un élément de verrouillage prévu sur la base et mobile entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle l'élément de verrouillage coopère avec la plateforme de manière à maintenir la plateforme dans la cavité de rangement et une position de libération dans laquelle l'élément de verrouillage libère la plateforme et autorise un retrait de la plateforme hors de la cavité de rangement. L'élément de verrouillage peut par exemple être déformable élastiquement entre les positions de verrouillage et de libération respectives.According to one embodiment of the invention, the base comprises accessory locking means configured to lock the support accessory. in the storage cavity. Advantageously, the accessory locking means comprise a locking element provided on the base and movable between a locking position in which the locking element cooperates with the platform so as to maintain the platform in the storage cavity and a release position in which the locking member releases the platform and allows removal of the platform from the storage cavity. The locking element may for example be elastically deformable between the respective locking and releasing positions.

Les moyens de verrouillage d'accessoire peuvent également comporter un logement de retenue prévu sur la base et configuré pour recevoir un organe de retenue, tel qu'un doigt de retenue ou une patte de retenue, prévu sur l'accessoire de support, et par exemple sur la plateforme. Avantageusement, le logement de retenue est situé à l'opposé de l'élément de verrouillage.The accessory locking means may also include a retaining slot provided on the base and configured to receive a retaining member, such as a retaining finger or retaining tab, provided on the support accessory, and by example on the platform. Advantageously, the retaining housing is situated opposite the locking element.

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L'invention sera bien comprise à l'aide de la description qui suit en référence aux dessins schématiques annexés représentant, à titre d'exemple non limitatif, une forme d'exécution de cet appareil de repassage.

  • Figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un appareil de repassage selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en perspective d'un fer à repasser appartenant à l'appareil de repassage de la figure 1.
  • La figure 3 est une vue partielle éclatée et en perspective du fer à repasser de la figure 2.
  • La figure 4 est une vue partielle en perspective du fer à repasser de la figure 2.
  • La figure 5 est une vue partielle de dessus du fer à repasser de la figure 2.
  • Les figures 6 et 7 sont des vues en coupe respectivement selon les lignes VI-VI et VII-VII de la figure 5.
  • La figure 8 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale du fer à repasser de la figure 2.
  • La figure 9 est une vue en perspective de dessous d'une base de l'appareil de repassage de la figure 1.
  • La figure 10 est une vue en perspective de dessous de la base et d'un accessoire de support de l'appareil de repassage de la figure 1.
  • Les figures 11 et 12 sont des vues en perspective de l'accessoire de support de la figure 10 en position d'utilisation.
  • La figure 13 est une vue de côté du fer à repasser de la figure 2 disposé sur l'accessoire de support de la figure 10.
  • La figure 14 est une vue partielle en perspective d'un fer à repasser selon une variante de réalisation de l'invention.
  • La figure 15 est une vue partielle en coupe longitudinale du fer à repasser de la figure 14, selon un plan de coupe passant par une paroi de barrage 30.
The invention will be better understood with the aid of the description which follows with reference to the appended diagrammatic drawings showing, by way of nonlimiting example, an embodiment of this ironing apparatus.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of an ironing apparatus according to the invention.
  • The figure 2 is a perspective view of an iron belonging to the ironing apparatus of the figure 1 .
  • The figure 3 is a partial exploded and perspective view of the iron from the figure 2 .
  • The figure 4 is a partial perspective view of the iron from the figure 2 .
  • The figure 5 is a partial top view of the iron from the figure 2 .
  • The Figures 6 and 7 are sectional views respectively along lines VI-VI and VII-VII of the figure 5 .
  • The figure 8 is a partial view in longitudinal section of the iron of the figure 2 .
  • The figure 9 is a perspective view from below of a base of the ironing apparatus of the figure 1 .
  • The figure 10 is a perspective view from below of the base and a support accessory of the ironing apparatus of the figure 1 .
  • The Figures 11 and 12 are perspective views of the support accessory of the figure 10 in position of use.
  • The figure 13 is a side view of the iron from the figure 2 arranged on the support accessory of the figure 10 .
  • The figure 14 is a partial perspective view of an iron according to an alternative embodiment of the invention.
  • The figure 15 is a partial view in longitudinal section of the iron of the figure 14 , according to a sectional plane passing through a barrier wall 30.

Description détailléedetailed description

Les figures 1 à 13 représentent un appareil de repassage 2 qui comporte un fer à repasser 3 et une base 4 sur laquelle le fer à repasser 3 peut être disposé lors des phases inactives de repassage.The Figures 1 to 13 represent an ironing apparatus 2 which includes an iron 3 and a base 4 on which the iron 3 can be arranged during the inactive ironing phases.

L'appareil de repassage 2 comporte en outre un réservoir d'eau 5 intégré dans la base 4 et pouvant par exemple être amovible, et un circuit d'alimentation relié fluidiquement au réservoir d'eau 5. Le circuit d'alimentation comporte notamment un conduit d'acheminement d'eau 6 reliant fluidiquement le réservoir d'eau 5 au fer à repasser 3, et une pompe d'alimentation (non visible sur les figures) intégrée dans la base 4 et configurée pour alimenter le fer à repasser 3 en eau provenant du réservoir d'eau 5.The ironing apparatus 2 further comprises a water tank 5 integrated in the base 4 and being able for example to be removable, and a supply circuit fluidly connected to the water tank 5. The supply circuit comprises in particular a water supply duct 6 fluidly connecting the water tank 5 to the iron 3, and a feed pump (not visible in the figures) integrated in the base 4 and configured to feed the iron 3 in water from the water tank 5.

Comme montré sur les figures 2 à 8, le fer à repasser 3 comporte un boîtier 7 comportant une partie de préhension 8 à son extrémité supérieure, et une semelle de repassage 9 munie d'une surface de repassage 11 sensiblement plane et d'une pluralité d'orifices de sortie de vapeur 12 débouchant dans la surface de repassage 11.As shown on Figures 2 to 8 , the iron 3 comprises a housing 7 having a gripping portion 8 at its upper end, and an ironing plate 9 provided with a substantially flat ironing surface 11 and a plurality of steam outlet ports 12 opening into the ironing surface 11.

Comme montré plus particulièrement sur les figures 3 et 4, le fer à repasser 3 comporte également un corps chauffant 13 intégré dans la partie basse du boitier 7, et lié thermiquement et mécaniquement à la semelle de repassage 9. Le corps chauffant 13 comporte une fonderie 14, par exemple en aluminium, et une résistance électrique chauffante 15 cintrée en U et intégrée dans la fonderie 14.As shown more particularly in Figures 3 and 4 , the iron 3 also comprises a heating body 13 integrated in the lower part of the housing 7, and thermally and mechanically bonded to the ironing soleplate 9. The heating body 13 comprises a foundry 14, for example aluminum, and a heating resistor 15 curved U-shaped and integrated into the foundry 14.

Le corps chauffant 13 comporte également une plaque de fermeture 16 (visible sur la figure 3) qui repose sur la fonderie 14, et une chambre de vaporisation 17, de type à vaporisation instantanée, délimitée par la fonderie 14 et la plaque de fermeture 16. La fonderie 14 comporte plus particulièrement une cloison 18 remontant jusqu'à la plaque de fermeture 16 et délimitant latéralement la chambre de vaporisation 17. Avantageusement, la chambre de vaporisation 17 est au moins en partie, et par exemple sensiblement entièrement, revêtue intérieurement par un revêtement anti-caléfaction.The heating body 13 also comprises a closure plate 16 (visible on the figure 3 ) which is based on the foundry 14, and a vaporization chamber 17, instantaneous type, defined by the foundry 14 and the closure plate 16. The foundry 14 more particularly comprises a partition 18 up to the closure plate 16 and laterally delimiting the vaporization chamber 17. Advantageously, the vaporization chamber 17 is at least partly, and for example substantially entirely, internally lined with an anti-curing coating.

La chambre de vaporisation 17 comporte une paroi de fond 19 sur laquelle de l'eau est destinée à s'écouler pour produire de la vapeur. Avantageusement, la résistance électrique chauffante 15 s'étend à la périphérie de la paroi de fond 19, et comporte plus particulièrement une première branche s'étendant à proximité d'une première portion latérale 17.1 de la chambre de vaporisation 17, et une deuxième branche s'étendant à proximité d'une deuxième portion latérale 17.2 de la chambre de vaporisation 17 qui est opposée à la première portion latérale 17.1.The vaporization chamber 17 has a bottom wall 19 on which water is intended to flow to produce steam. Advantageously, the electric heating resistor 15 extends at the periphery of the bottom wall 19, and more particularly comprises a first branch extending close to a first lateral portion 17.1 of the vaporization chamber 17, and a second branch extending near a second lateral portion 17.2 of the vaporization chamber 17 which is opposite to the first lateral portion 17.1.

La paroi de fond 19 présente une forme bombée dans une direction transversale D1 qui s'étend transversalement à la direction longitudinale D2 du fer à repasser 3. De façon avantageuse, la paroi de fond 19 est bombée depuis un premier bord latéral 21.1 de la paroi de fond 19 et jusqu'à un deuxième bord latéral 21.2 de la paroi de fond 19. Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, la paroi de fond 19 comporte une première portion de paroi 19.1 inclinée en direction du premier bord latéral 21.1 de la paroi de fond 19, une deuxième portion de paroi 19.2 inclinée en direction du deuxième bord latéral 21.2 de la paroi de fond 19, et une crête longitudinale 19.3 reliant les première et deuxième portions de paroi 19.1, 19.2. La crête longitudinale 19.3 peut par exemple s'étendre dans le plan longitudinal médian du fer à repasser 3, et présenter une section transversale arrondie.The bottom wall 19 has a curved shape in a transverse direction D1 which extends transversely to the longitudinal direction D2 of the iron 3. Advantageously, the bottom wall 19 is curved from a first side edge 21.1 of the wall 19 and up to a second lateral edge 21.2 of the bottom wall 19. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the bottom wall 19 comprises a first wall portion 19.1 inclined towards the first lateral edge 21.1 of FIG. the bottom wall 19, a second wall portion 19.2 inclined towards the second lateral edge 21.2 of the bottom wall 19, and a longitudinal crest 19.3 connecting the first and second wall portions 19.1, 19.2. The longitudinal crest 19.3 may for example extend in the median longitudinal plane of the iron 3, and have a rounded cross section.

Comme montré sur la figure 8, la paroi de fond 19 est en outre inclinée vers l'arrière de la chambre de vaporisation 17, de telle sorte qu'une partie avant 22 de la paroi de fond 19 est surélevée par rapport à une partie arrière 23 de la paroi de fond 19.As shown on the figure 8 , the bottom wall 19 is further inclined towards the rear of the vaporization chamber 17, so that a front portion 22 of the bottom wall 19 is raised relative to a rear portion 23 of the bottom wall. 19.

Comme montré sur les figure 5 à 7, la paroi de fond 19 comprend également une pluralité de nervures en forme de V 24, par exemple trois, disposées parallèlement et configurées chacune pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond 19 en direction de la résistance électrique chauffante 15, et plus particulièrement en direction des premier et deuxième bords latéraux 21.1, 21.2 de la paroi de fond 19.As shown on figure 5 to 7 the bottom wall 19 also comprises a plurality of V-shaped ribs 24, for example three, arranged in parallel and each configured to channel the water flowing on the bottom wall 19 towards the electric heating resistor 15, and more particularly towards the first and second side edges 21.1, 21.2 of the bottom wall 19.

Avantageusement, les nervures en forme de V 24 sont disposées à proximité d'une extrémité arrière de la paroi de fond 19, et elles définissent chacune une pointe orientée en direction d'une extrémité avant de la paroi de fond 19. De façon avantageuse, la pointe définie par chaque nervure en forme de V 24 est située sensiblement dans le plan longitudinal médian du fer à repasser 3.Advantageously, the V-shaped ribs 24 are disposed near a rear end of the bottom wall 19, and they each define a point oriented towards a front end of the bottom wall 19. Advantageously, the point defined by each V-shaped rib 24 is located substantially in the median longitudinal plane of the iron 3.

Chaque nervure en forme de V 24 comporte une première portion de nervure 24.1 et une deuxième portion de nervure 24.2 qui sont inclinées l'une par rapport à l'autre d'un angle d'inclinaison supérieur à 45°, et par exemple supérieur à 90°, et les première et deuxième portions de nervure 24.1, 24.2 de chaque nervure en forme de V 24 sont configurées pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond 19 en direction respectivement des première et deuxième portions latérales 17.1, 17.2 de la chambre de vaporisation 17, et donc en direction respectivement des première et deuxième branches de la résistance électrique chauffante 15.Each V-shaped rib 24 comprises a first rib portion 24.1 and a second rib portion 24.2 which are inclined with respect to each other by an inclination angle greater than 45 °, and for example greater than 90 °, and the first and second rib portions 24.1, 24.2 of each V-shaped rib 24 are configured to channel the water flowing on the bottom wall 19 towards respectively the first and second lateral portions 17.1, 17.2 of the vaporization chamber 17, and thus in the direction respectively of the first and second branches of the electric heating resistance 15.

La paroi de fond 19 comporte également une pluralité de plots en saillie 25, par exemple de forme globalement pyramidale, permettant d'augmenter la surface d'échange thermique de la chambre de vaporisation 17. De façon avantageuse, la paroi de fond 19 comporte une pluralité de sous-ensembles de plots en saillie 25, les plots en saillie de chaque sous-ensemble étant disposés en V sur la paroi de fond 19. Avantageusement, chaque plot en saillie 25 présente une hauteur sensiblement identique ou inférieure à la hauteur de chaque nervure en forme de V 24. Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, la paroi de fond 19 comporte des plots en saillie 25 disposés entre chaque paire de nervures en forme de V adjacentes.The bottom wall 19 also comprises a plurality of projecting studs 25, for example of generally pyramidal shape, for increasing the heat exchange surface of the vaporization chamber 17. Advantageously, the bottom wall 19 comprises a a plurality of sub-assemblies of projecting pads 25, the projecting pads of each subassembly being arranged in V on the bottom wall 19. Advantageously, each projecting stud 25 has a height substantially identical to or less than the height of each V-shaped rib 24. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the wall base 19 has projecting studs 25 disposed between each pair of adjacent V-shaped ribs.

Le corps chauffant 13 comporte en outre une ouverture d'injection de liquide 26 reliée fluidiquement à la pompe d'alimentation et débouchant dans une partie avant de la chambre de vaporisation 17, et par exemple à proximité de l'extrémité avant de la paroi de fond 19. La pompe d'alimentation est ainsi configurée pour alimenter la chambre de vaporisation 17 en eau provenant du réservoir d'eau 5.The heating body 13 further comprises a liquid injection opening 26 fluidly connected to the supply pump and opening into a front part of the vaporization chamber 17, and for example near the front end of the vaporiser wall. 19. The feed pump is thus configured to feed the spray chamber 17 with water from the water tank 5.

De façon avantageuse, l'ouverture d'injection de liquide 26 est ménagée sur la plaque de fermeture 16, et débouche dans la chambre de vaporisation 17 à proximité de l'extrémité avant de la paroi de fond 19, et donc de la résistance électrique chauffante 15. De façon avantageuse, la paroi de fond 19 présente un sommet situé sensiblement en dessous de l'ouverture d'injection de liquide 26.Advantageously, the liquid injection opening 26 is formed on the closure plate 16, and opens into the vaporization chamber 17 near the front end of the bottom wall 19, and therefore the electrical resistance 15. Advantageously, the bottom wall 19 has an apex located substantially below the liquid injection opening 26.

L'appareil de repassage 2 comprend en outre un circuit de distribution de vapeur 27 défini par la fonderie 14 et la partie de fermeture 16, et reliant fluidiquement la chambre de vaporisation 17 aux orifices de sortie de vapeur 12, et ce de telle sorte que la vapeur générée dans la chambre de vaporisation 17 puisse s'écouler jusqu'aux orifices de sortie de vapeur 12. Avantageusement, le circuit de distribution de vapeur 27 est au moins en partie revêtu intérieurement par un revêtement anti-caléfaction.The ironing apparatus 2 further comprises a vapor distribution circuit 27 defined by the foundry 14 and the closure portion 16, and fluidly connecting the vaporization chamber 17 to the steam outlet ports 12, so that the steam generated in the vaporization chamber 17 can flow to the steam outlet orifices 12. Advantageously, the steam distribution circuit 27 is at least partially internally coated with an anti-heating coating.

Le circuit de distribution de vapeur 27 comporte notamment deux canaux de distribution latéraux 28 s'étendant de part et d'autre de la chambre de vaporisation 17 et se rejoignant à l'extrémité avant du corps chauffant 13. Chaque canal de distribution latéral 28 est relié fluidiquement à la chambre de vaporisation 17 par une ouverture de passage latérale 29 respective située à l'arrière de la chambre de vaporisation 17. Chaque ouverture de passage latérale 29 est avantageusement définie en partie par une paroi de barrage 30 respective s'étendant à partir de la paroi de fond 19. Les parois de barrage 30 peuvent par exemple être sensiblement parallèles l'une par rapport à l'autre, et s'étendre selon une direction longitudinale.The vapor distribution circuit 27 comprises in particular two lateral distribution channels 28 extending on either side of the vaporization chamber 17 and joining at the front end of the heating body 13. Each lateral distribution channel 28 is fluidically connected to the vaporization chamber 17 through a respective lateral passage opening 29 located at the rear of the vaporization chamber 17. Each lateral passage opening 29 is advantageously defined in part by a respective barrier wall 30 extending to From the bottom wall 19. The barrier walls 30 may for example be substantially parallel to one another, and extend in a longitudinal direction.

Le circuit de distribution de vapeur 27 comporte en outre un ou plusieurs orifices traversants 31 ménagés sur la fonderie 14 et débouchant chacun d'une part dans au moins l'un des canaux de distribution latéraux 28 et d'autre part sur une face inférieure de la fonderie 14, au niveau de cavités de distribution de vapeur (non visibles sur les figures) disposées en regard des orifices de sortie de vapeur 12 de la semelle de repassage 9.The steam distribution circuit 27 further comprises one or more through openings 31 formed on the foundry 14 and opening each on the one hand in at least one of the lateral distribution channels 28 and on the other hand on a lower face of the foundry 14, at the level of steam distribution cavities ( not visible in the figures) arranged opposite the steam outlet ports 12 of the ironing plate 9.

Le circuit de distribution de vapeur 27 comporte également une cavité de récupération de tartre 32 comprenant un orifice d'évacuation 33 fermé par un bouchon amovible 34 (visible sur la figure 2) qui est accessible depuis l'extérieur du fer à repasser 3. De façon avantageuse, l'orifice d'évacuation 33 débouche dans une surface arrière du boîtier 7 du fer à repasser 3.The steam distribution circuit 27 also comprises a scale recovery cavity 32 comprising a discharge orifice 33 closed by a removable plug 34 (visible on the figure 2 ) which is accessible from the outside of the iron 3. Advantageously, the discharge orifice 33 opens into a rear surface of the casing 7 of the iron 3.

La cavité de récupération de tartre 32 est disposée à l'arrière de la chambre de vaporisation 17, et est reliée à la chambre de vaporisation 17 par une ouverture de liaison 35 débouchant dans l'extrémité arrière de la chambre de vaporisation 17. De façon avantageuse, les deux parois de barrage 30 s'étendent de part et d'autre de l'ouverture de liaison 35 et à proximité de l'ouverture de liaison 35, et sont configurées pour limiter l'introduction de particules de tartre dans les canaux de distribution latéraux 28.The scale recovery cavity 32 is disposed at the rear of the vaporization chamber 17, and is connected to the vaporization chamber 17 via a connecting opening 35 opening into the rear end of the vaporization chamber 17. advantageously, the two barrier walls 30 extend on either side of the connection opening 35 and close to the connection opening 35, and are configured to limit the introduction of scale particles into the channels lateral distribution 28.

La cavité de récupération de tartre 32 est avantageusement située dans une partie du boîtier 7 se trouvant en porte-à-faux derrière la semelle de repassage 9 lorsque le fer à repasser 3 repose sur la semelle de repassage 9.The scale recovery cavity 32 is advantageously located in a part of the housing 7 lying cantilevered behind the ironing plate 9 when the iron 3 rests on the ironing plate 9.

Le fer à repasser 3 comprend en outre un récipient de récupération de tartre 36 qui est monté, par exemple de manière amovible, dans la cavité de récupération de tartre 32. Le récipient de récupération de tartre 36 est configuré pour collecter des particules de tartre provenant de la chambre de vaporisation 17, et tombant par gravité de la chambre de vaporisation 17 lorsque la semelle de repassage 9 est inclinée par rapport à l'horizontale, et par exemple lorsque le fer à repasser 3 repose sur la base 4. De façon avantageuse, le récipient de récupération de tartre 36 est solidaire du bouchon amovible 34.The iron 3 further comprises a tartar recovery vessel 36 which is mounted, for example removably, in the scale recovery cavity 32. The tartar recovery vessel 36 is configured to collect tartar particles from of the vaporization chamber 17, and falling by gravity from the vaporization chamber 17 when the ironing plate 9 is inclined relative to the horizontal, and for example when the iron 3 rests on the base 4. Advantageously , the scale removal vessel 36 is integral with the removable plug 34.

Comme montré plus particulièrement sur les figures 9 à 13, l'appareil de repassage 2 comporte également un accessoire de support 37 monté de manière amovible dans une cavité de rangement 38 ménagée sur une face inférieure de la base 4. L'accessoire de support 37 configuré pour maintenir le fer à repasser 3 dans une position inclinée prédéterminée dans laquelle la semelle de repassage 9 du fer à repasser 3 est inclinée d'un angle compris entre 30° et 60° par rapport à l'horizontale, et par exemple de l'ordre de 45°.As shown more particularly in Figures 9 to 13 , the ironing apparatus 2 also comprises a support accessory 37 removably mounted in a storage cavity 38 formed on a lower face of the base 4. The support accessory 37 configured to maintain the iron 3 in a predetermined inclined position in which the ironing plate 9 of the iron 3 is inclined at an angle of between 30 ° and 60 ° relative to the horizontal, and for example of the order of 45 °.

Un tel accessoire de support 37 permet d'incliner le fer à repasser 3 de façon significative durant une opération de nettoyage automatique du fer à repasser 3 et donc de favoriser un détachement des particules de tartre des parois de la chambre de vaporisation 17 et la récupération de ces particules dans le récipient de récupération de tartre 36 qui est disposé dans la cavité de récupération de tartre 32. Ainsi, l'accessoire de support 37 assure un nettoyage automatique efficace du fer à repasser 3. En outre, étant donné que l'accessoire de support 37 est stocké dans une cavité de rangement 38 prévue sur la base 4, un utilisateur peut accéder aisément à l'accessoire de support 37 lorsqu'il souhaite réaliser une opération de nettoyage automatique du fer à repasser 3, et le ranger aisément et rapidement à la fin de l'opération de nettoyage automatique.Such a support accessory 37 makes it possible to tilt the iron 3 significantly during an automatic cleaning operation of the iron 3 and thus to promote a detachment of the scale particles from the walls of the vaporization chamber 17 and the recovery of these particles in the scale collection vessel 36 which is disposed in the scale recovery cavity 32. Thus, the support accessory 37 provides effective automatic cleaning of the iron 3. In addition, since the support accessory 37 is stored in a storage cavity 38 provided on the base 4, a user can easily access the support accessory 37 when he wishes to perform an automatic cleaning operation of the iron 3, and easily store it and quickly at the end of the automatic cleaning operation.

L'accessoire de support 37 comprend plus particulièrement une plateforme 39 adaptée pour recevoir la semelle de repassage 9 du fer à repasser 3, et un pied 40 monté pivotant sur la plateforme 39 et apte à occuper une position repliée dans laquelle le pied 40 est disposé sensiblement dans le plan de la plateforme 39, et une position dépliée dans laquelle une extrémité de la plateforme 39 est surélevée par le pied 40. Une telle configuration du pied 40 permet de limiter grandement l'encombrement de l'accessoire de support 37 lorsque le pied 40 est dans la position repliée, et donc de permettre son montage dans une cavité de rangement 38 de faibles dimensions ne nuisant pas à la compacité de la base 4.The support accessory 37 more particularly comprises a platform 39 adapted to receive the ironing sole 9 of the iron 3, and a foot 40 pivotally mounted on the platform 39 and adapted to occupy a folded position in which the foot 40 is disposed substantially in the plane of the platform 39, and an unfolded position in which one end of the platform 39 is raised by the foot 40. Such a configuration of the foot 40 greatly limits the size of the support accessory 37 when the foot 40 is in the folded position, and therefore allow its mounting in a storage cavity 38 of small dimensions does not detract from the compactness of the base 4.

La plateforme 39 est avantageusement configurée pour reposer stablement sur le pied 40 en position dépliée en formant un angle compris entre 30° et 60° par rapport à l'horizontale.The platform 39 is advantageously configured to rest stably on the foot 40 in the unfolded position forming an angle of between 30 ° and 60 ° relative to the horizontal.

Selon le mode de réalisation représenté sur les figures, la plateforme 39 comporte une surface supérieure définissant un emplacement E sur lequel le fer à repasser 3 est apte à reposer, et comportant des patins d'appui 41 contre lesquels est destinée à prendre appui la semelle de repassage 9 du fer à repasser 3. La plateforme 39 est avantageusement pourvue d'une partie de maintien inférieure 42 s'étendant transversalement à la surface supérieure de la plateforme 39, et configurée pour coopérer avec une partie arrière de la semelle de repassage 9.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the platform 39 has an upper surface defining a location E on which the iron 3 is able to rest, and having support pads 41 against which is intended to bear the sole ironing iron 9 3. The platform 39 is advantageously provided with a lower holding portion 42 extending transversely to the upper surface of the platform 39, and configured to cooperate with a rear portion of the ironing plate 9.

La plateforme 39 comporte également un organe de butée 43 contre lequel est destiné à venir en butée le pied 40 lorsque ce dernier est dans la position dépliée. L'organe de butée 43 est ainsi configuré pour limiter la course de pivotement du pied 40 à l'opposé de la plateforme 39. De façon avantageuse, l'organe de butée 43 fait saillie de la surface inférieure de la plateforme 39.The platform 39 also comprises a stop member 43 against which is intended to abut the foot 40 when the latter is in the unfolded position. The stop member 43 is thus configured to limit the pivoting stroke of the foot 40 opposite the platform 39. Advantageously, the stop member 43 projects from the lower surface of the platform 39.

La plateforme 39 comporte en outre des moyens de verrouillage du pied configurés pour verrouiller le pied 40 en position repliée. De tels moyens de verrouillage du pied permettent notamment un montage aisé de l'accessoire de support 37 dans la cavité de rangement 38, et en outre d'éviter tout dépliage non souhaité du pied 40.The platform 39 further comprises foot locking means configured to lock the foot 40 in the folded position. Such foot locking means in particular allow easy mounting of the support accessory 37 in the storage cavity 38, and in addition to avoid unwanted unfolding of the foot 40.

De façon avantageuse, les moyens de verrouillage du pied comportent un organe de verrouillage 44, tel qu'un doigt de verrouillage ou une languette de verrouillage, prévu sur la plateforme 39 et mobile entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle l'organe de verrouillage 44 coopère avec le pied 40 de manière à maintenir le pied 40 dans la position repliée et une position de libération dans laquelle l'organe de verrouillage 44 libère le pied 40 et autorise un pivotement du pied 40 vers la position dépliée. De façon avantageuse, l'organe de verrouillage 44 fait saillie de la surface inférieure de la plateforme 39, et est élastiquement déformable entre les positions de verrouillage et de libération respectives.Advantageously, the foot locking means comprise a locking member 44, such as a locking finger or a locking tab, provided on the platform 39 and movable between a locking position in which the locking member 44 cooperates with the foot 40 so as to maintain the foot 40 in the folded position and a release position in which the locking member 44 releases the foot 40 and allows a pivoting of the foot 40 to the unfolded position. Advantageously, the locking member 44 projects from the lower surface of the platform 39, and is elastically deformable between the respective locking and releasing positions.

Selon le mode de réalisation représentée sur les figures, la base 4 comporte également des moyens de verrouillage d'accessoire configurés pour verrouiller l'accessoire de support 37 dans la cavité de rangement 38. Ces dispositions assurent notamment un montage imperdable de l'accessoire de support 37 dans la cavité de rangement 38.According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the base 4 also comprises accessory locking means configured to lock the support accessory 37 in the storage cavity 38. These arrangements ensure in particular a captive mounting of the accessory of support 37 in the storage cavity 38.

De façon avantageuse, les moyens de verrouillage d'accessoire comportent un élément de verrouillage 45, tel qu'un doigt de verrouillage ou une languette de verrouillage, prévu sur la base 4 et mobile entre une position de verrouillage dans laquelle l'élément de verrouillage 45 coopère avec la plateforme 39 de manière à maintenir la plateforme 39 dans la cavité de rangement 38 et une position de libération dans laquelle l'élément de verrouillage 45 libère la plateforme 39 et autorise un retrait de la plateforme 39 hors de la cavité de rangement 38. L'élément de verrouillage 45 peut par exemple être déformable élastiquement entre les positions de verrouillage et de libération respectives.Advantageously, the accessory locking means comprise a locking element 45, such as a locking finger or a locking tab, provided on the base 4 and movable between a locking position. in which the locking element 45 cooperates with the platform 39 so as to maintain the platform 39 in the storage cavity 38 and a release position in which the locking element 45 releases the platform 39 and allows a withdrawal of the platform 39 of the storage cavity 38. The locking element 45 may for example be elastically deformable between the respective locking and releasing positions.

Les moyens de verrouillage d'accessoire comportent également un logement de retenue 46 prévu sur la base 4 et configuré pour recevoir un organe de retenue 47, tel qu'un doigt de retenue ou une patte de retenue, prévu sur l'accessoire de support 37, et par exemple sur la plateforme 39. Avantageusement, le logement de retenue 46 est situé à l'opposé de l'élément de verrouillage 45.The accessory locking means also comprises a retaining housing 46 provided on the base 4 and configured to receive a retaining member 47, such as a retaining finger or a retaining tab, provided on the support accessory 37 , and for example on the platform 39. Advantageously, the retaining housing 46 is situated opposite the locking element 45.

Les figures 14 et 15 représentent un fer à repasser 3 selon une variante de réalisation de l'invention qui diffère de celle représentée sur les figures 1 à 13 essentiellement en ce que les extrémités supérieures des parois de barrage 30 sont situées à proximité de la plaque de fermeture 16, et délimitent donc des ouvertures de passage latérales 29 de faibles dimensions. Une telle configuration des parois de barrage 30 permet de limiter encore plus l'introduction de particules de tartre dans les canaux de distribution latéraux 28.The Figures 14 and 15 represent an iron 3 according to an alternative embodiment of the invention which differs from that shown in Figures 1 to 13 essentially in that the upper ends of the barrier walls 30 are located close to the closure plate 16, and therefore delimit lateral openings 29 of small dimensions. Such a configuration of the barrier walls 30 makes it possible to further limit the introduction of scale particles into the lateral distribution channels 28.

Bien entendu, la présente 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 present 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.

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Fer à repasser (3) comprenant un corps chauffant (13) comportant une chambre de vaporisation (17) présentant une paroi de fond (19) sur laquelle de l'eau est destinée à s'écouler pour produire de la vapeur, le corps chauffant (13) comprenant une résistance électrique chauffante (15) s'étendant à la périphérie de la paroi de fond (19),
caractérisé en ce que la paroi de fond (19) présente une forme bombée et comprend au moins une nervure en forme de V (24) configurée pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond (19) en direction de la résistance électrique chauffante (15).Iron (3) comprising a heating body (13) having a vaporization chamber (17) having a bottom wall (19) on which water is intended to flow to produce steam, the heating body (13) comprising an electric heating resistor (15) extending at the periphery of the bottom wall (19),
characterized in that the bottom wall (19) has a domed shape and comprises at least one V-shaped rib (24) configured to channel the water flowing on the bottom wall (19) towards the resistance electric heater (15). Fer à repasser (3) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la chambre de vaporisation (17) comporte une première portion latérale (17.1) et une deuxième portion latérale (17.2) qui est opposée à la première portion latérale (17.1), et l'au moins une nervure en forme de V (24) comporte une première portion de nervure (24.1) et une deuxième portion de nervure (24.2) qui sont inclinées l'une par rapport à l'autre, les première et deuxième portions de nervure (24.1, 24.2) étant configurées pour canaliser l'eau s'écoulant sur la paroi de fond (19) en direction respectivement des première et deuxième portions latérales (17.1, 17.2) de la chambre de vaporisation (17).Iron (3) according to claim 1, wherein the vaporization chamber (17) has a first lateral portion (17.1) and a second lateral portion (17.2) which is opposite to the first lateral portion (17.1), and at least one V-shaped rib (24) has a first rib portion (24.1) and a second rib portion (24.2) which are inclined relative to each other, the first and second rib portions (24.1, 24.2) being configured to channel water flowing on the bottom wall (19) respectively towards the first and second side portions (17.1, 17.2) of the vaporization chamber (17). Fer à repasser (3) selon la revendication 1 ou 2, dans lequel la paroi de fond (19) présente une forme bombée dans une direction transversale (D1) qui s'étend transversalement à la direction longitudinale (D2) du fer à repasser (3).Iron (3) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the bottom wall (19) has a curved shape in a transverse direction (D1) extending transversely to the longitudinal direction (D2) of the iron ( 3). Fer à repasser (3) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel l'au moins une nervure en forme de V (24) est disposée à proximité d'une extrémité arrière de la paroi de fond (19).Iron (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one V-shaped rib (24) is disposed near a rear end of the bottom wall (19). Fer à repasser (3) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, dans lequel l'au moins une nervure en forme de V (24) définit une pointe orientée en direction d'une extrémité avant de la paroi de fond (19).Iron (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one V-shaped rib (24) defines a tip oriented towards a front end of the bottom wall (19). ). Fer à repasser (3) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, dans lequel la paroi de fond (19) est en outre inclinée vers l'arrière de la chambre de vaporisation (17), de telle sorte qu'une partie avant (22) de la paroi de fond (19) est surélevée par rapport à une partie arrière (23) de la paroi de fond (19).Iron (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the bottom wall (19) is further inclined towards the rear of the vaporization chamber (17), so that a part front (22) of the bottom wall (19) is raised relative to a rear portion (23) of the bottom wall (19). Fer à repasser (3) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, dans lequel le corps chauffant (13) comporte une ouverture d'injection de liquide (26) débouchant dans une partie avant de la chambre de vaporisation (17).Iron (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the heating body (13) comprises a liquid injection opening (26) opening into a front portion of the vaporization chamber (17). Fer à repasser (3) selon la revendication 7, dans lequel la paroi de fond (19) présente un sommet situé sensiblement en dessous de l'ouverture d'injection de liquide (26).Iron (3) according to claim 7, wherein the bottom wall (19) has an apex located substantially below the liquid injection opening (26). Fer à repasser (3) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, dans lequel la paroi de fond (19) comporte des plots en saillie (25).Iron (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the bottom wall (19) has projecting studs (25). Fer à repasser (3) selon la revendication 9, dans lequel les plots en saillie (25) sont disposés en V sur la paroi de fond (19).Iron (3) according to claim 9, wherein the projecting studs (25) are arranged in V on the bottom wall (19). Fer à repasser (3) selon la revendication 9 ou 10, dans lequel la paroi de fond (19) comporte au moins deux nervures en forme de V (25) disposées parallèlement et des plots en saillie (25) disposés entre les deux nervures en forme de V.Iron (3) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the bottom wall (19) comprises at least two V-shaped ribs (25) arranged in parallel and projecting studs (25) arranged between the two ribs. V. shape Fer à repasser (3) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 11, lequel comporte en outre : - une semelle de repassage (9) comportant une surface de repassage (11) et au moins un orifice de sortie de vapeur (12) débouchant dans la surface de repassage (11), et - un circuit de distribution de vapeur (27) reliant fluidiquement la chambre de vaporisation (17) à l'au moins un orifice de sortie de vapeur (12) et dans lequel est destinée à s'écouler la vapeur produite par la chambre de vaporisation (17). Iron (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, which further comprises: - an ironing sole (9) having an ironing surface (11) and at least one steam outlet (12) opening into the ironing surface (11), and - a vapor distribution circuit (27) fluidly connecting the vaporization chamber (17) to the at least one steam outlet (12) and wherein is intended to flow the vapor produced by the vaporization chamber (17). Fer à repasser (3) selon la revendication 12, dans lequel le circuit de distribution de vapeur (27) comporte une cavité de récupération de tartre (32) comprenant un orifice d'évacuation (33) fermé par un bouchon amovible (34) qui est accessible depuis l'extérieur du fer à repasser (3).Iron (3) according to claim 12, wherein the steam distribution circuit (27) comprises a cavity for the recovery of scale (32) comprising a discharge port (33) closed by a removable cap (34) which is accessible from outside the iron (3). Appareil de repassage (2) comprenant un fer à repasser (3) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, un réservoir d'eau (5) et un circuit d'alimentation relié fluidiquement au réservoir d'eau (5) et configuré pour alimenter en eau la chambre de vaporisation (17).Ironing apparatus (2) comprising an iron (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, a water tank (5) and a supply circuit fluidly connected to the water tank (5) and configured to supplying the spray chamber (17) with water.
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