EP4069903B1 - Kleidungsdämpfer mit zweiachsigem drehbarem bügelbrett - Google Patents

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EP4069903B1
EP4069903B1 EP20808447.5A EP20808447A EP4069903B1 EP 4069903 B1 EP4069903 B1 EP 4069903B1 EP 20808447 A EP20808447 A EP 20808447A EP 4069903 B1 EP4069903 B1 EP 4069903B1
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Peng Gao
Hee Poh SIN
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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
    • D06F81/00—Ironing boards 
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F73/00—Apparatus for smoothing or removing creases from garments or other textile articles by formers, cores, stretchers, or internal frames, with the application of heat or steam 

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  • the invention relates to a garment steamer.
  • the invention may be used in the field of garment care.
  • Stand garment steamers with a pole assembly to which an ironing board is attached, are known.
  • the ironing board is used to create a back support for the garments being steamed.
  • the ironing board is attached vertically, which may create some inconveniences when the user is steaming a garment against the ironing board.
  • US 2016/047083 A1 discloses a laundry treating apparatus comprising a cabinet and support part which is withdrawable from the cabinet.
  • CN 108 060 566 A discloses a hanging ironing machine.
  • US 2019/234007 A1 discloses a rotatable ironing board assembly.
  • CN 207 760 608 U discloses a positioning mechanism for an ironing board, an ironing board assembly, and a hanging ironing machine.
  • EP 3754100 A1 (prior art in the sense of Art. 54(3) EPC) discloses a rotatable ironing board.
  • the garment steamer according to the invention comprises:
  • This solution proposes a garment steamer with an ironing board having the flexibility to treat a garment against the ironing board, while offering the possibility for user to incline the ironing board between a vertical orientation and a horizontal orientation.
  • the inclining of the ironing board can be implemented by rotating the ironing board around the first axis. Such rotation around the first axis enables the ironing board to be tilted between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation.
  • the configuration of the coupling element means that the surface of the ironing board against which a garment is being steamed can remain facing the user while the ironing board is being rotated from the vertical orientation around the second axis (perpendicular to the first axis).
  • Fig. 1A depicts a front view of a garment steamer 100 according to the invention for treating a garment.
  • Fig.1B depicts a side view of Fig.1A .
  • the garment steamer 100 comprises a base 101.
  • the base 101 preferably contains a steam generator (not shown) and/or a water tank.
  • the steam generator receives water from the water tank to generate steam.
  • a hose cord 115 is connected to the base 101 to carry steam or water to a steamer head 116.
  • the steamer head 116 is intended to apply steam over the garment being treated, using the ironing board 103 as a back support.
  • a support 117 for the steamer head 116 is preferably arranged at a extremity of the ironing board 103.
  • hose cord 115 and the steamer head 116 are only represented on Fig.1A .
  • the garment steamer 100 also comprises a pole assembly 102 extending from the base 101 along a substantially vertical axis YY.
  • the pole assembly 102 comprises a first vertical pole 102a and a second vertical pole 102b extending parallel from the base 101.
  • the garment steamer 100 also comprises an ironing board 103 for supporting the garment during treatment.
  • the ironing board 103 extends vertically. In other words, the ironing board extends parallel to the substantially vertical axis YY.
  • the ironing board 103 is intended to be used as a back support for a garment during treatment with the steamer head 116.
  • the garment steamer 100 also comprises a coupling element 104 for coupling the ironing board 103 and the pole assembly 102.
  • the coupling element 104 is adapted to:
  • the coupling element 104 is a two-axis pivoting coupling.
  • the coupling element 104 is arranged in-between the first vertical pole 102a and the second vertical pole 102b.
  • the coupling element 104 is arranged at a top part of the pole assembly 102.
  • the ironing board 103 has a given length L1, and the coupling element 104 is coupled to the ironing board 103 in the middle of the given length L1.
  • Fig.2A depicts a front view of a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board 103 is inclined by 30 degrees compared to a vertical direction YY.
  • Fig.2B depicts a side view of Fig.2A .
  • Fig.3 depicts a top view of a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board 103 is oriented horizontally, before a counter clockwise rotation around a vertical axis , such as axis YY.
  • axis A2 is also vertical.
  • Fig.4A depicts a top view of a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board 103 is oriented horizontally, after a counter clockwise rotation around a vertical axis, such as axis YY. In this illustration, it is noted that axis A2 is also vertical.
  • Fig.4B depicts a front view of a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board 103 is in the configuration of Fig.4A .
  • Fig.4C depicts a side view of Fig.4B .
  • Fig.4D depicts a zoomed-in view of Fig.4B , showing details of the coupling element 104.
  • Fig.5 depicts a three-dimensional view of the coupling element 104 implemented in a garment steamer according to the invention.
  • Fig.6 depicts a cross-sectional view of the coupling element 104 depicted in Fig.4D .
  • the coupling element 104 further comprises a first mechanism M1 for adjusting the angle AA of rotation of the ironing board 103 around the first axis A1.
  • This first mechanism is a locking mechanism to lock the ironing board 103 in various angles around the axis A1.
  • the coupling element 104 further comprises a second mechanism M2 for adjusting the angle BB of rotation of the ironing board 103 around the second axis A2.
  • This second mechanism is a locking mechanism to lock the ironing board in various angles around the axis A2.
  • the coupling element 104 comprises a first shaft S1 extending along the first axis A1.
  • the first shaft S1 is fixed compared to the pole assembly 102.
  • the coupling element 104 further comprising a first rotor R1 adapted to rotate around the first shaft S1.
  • the first shaft S1 and the first rotor R1 define a first pivoting coupling of the coupling element 104.
  • the first pivoting coupling S1, R1 permits rotation of the ironing board 103 around the first axis A1.
  • the first mechanism M1 comprises a first movable pin P1 being arranged in the first rotor R1 and cooperating with a first set of at least one groove (G11, G12, G13) being arranged on the first shaft S1.
  • the grooves are arranged circularly at predefined angular positions.
  • Fig.7 depicts a cross-sectional view of the coupling element of Fig.5 , when the ironing board extends vertically.
  • the first movable pin P1 cooperates with the groove G11 of the first set of at least one groove.
  • the position of the groove G11 is such that the ironing board 103 extends vertically.
  • Fig.8 depicts a cross-sectional view of the coupling element of Fig.S, when the ironing board is inclined by 30 degrees compared to a vertical direction.
  • the first movable pin P1 cooperates with the groove G12 of the first set of at least one groove.
  • the position of the groove G12 is such that the ironing board 103 is inclined by 30 degrees compared to vertical direction YY. More generally, any angle between 0 and 90 degrees could also be considered similarly.
  • Fig.9 depicts a cross-sectional view of the coupling element of Fig.5 , when the ironing board is oriented horizontally.
  • the first movable pin P1 cooperates with the groove G13 of the first set of at least one groove.
  • the position of the groove G13 is such that the ironing board 103 extends horizontally.
  • the coupling element 104 comprises a second shaft S2 extending along the second axis A2.
  • the second shaft S2 is fixed compared to the first rotor R1.
  • the coupling element 104 further comprises a second rotor R2 adapted to rotate around the second shaft S2.
  • the second shaft S2 and the second rotor R2 define a second pivoting coupling S2, R2 of the coupling element 104.
  • the second pivoting coupling S2, R2 permits rotation of the ironing board 103 around the second axis A2.
  • the first pivoting coupling S 1, R1 is coupled to the ironing board 103 via the second pivoting coupling S2, R2.
  • the second pivoting coupling S2, R2 can rotate around the first axis A1 together with the ironing board 103.
  • the second mechanism M2 comprises a second movable pin P2 being arranged in the second rotor R2 and cooperating with a second set of at least one groove being arranged on the second shaft S2.
  • the grooves are arranged circularly at predefined angular positions.
  • the second movable pin P2 cooperates with the groove G21 of the second set of at least one groove.
  • the position of the groove G21 is such that when it cooperates with the second movable pin P2, the longitudinal axis of the ironing board 103 is parallel to the first axis A1, as illustrated in Fig.4A / Fig.4B / Fig.4C .
  • the second set of at least one groove may comprise another groove (not shown) being arranged similarly on the second shaft S2, such that when it cooperates with the second movable pin P2, the longitudinal axis of the ironing board 103 is perpendicular to the first axis A1, as illustrated in Fig.3 .
  • the first movable pin P1 and the second movable pin P2 are spring-loaded.
  • first movable pin P1 is spring-loaded with spring SG1 (as illustrated in Figs.7-8-9 ), and the second movable pin P2 are spring-loaded with spring SG2 (as illustrated in Fig. 10 ).
  • Fig. 10 depicts a three-dimensional partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention.
  • the second movable pin P2 is connected to a user actuatable shaft 105.
  • a lever 106 is mounted on the shaft 105.
  • the lever 106 is spring-loaded with spring SG1.
  • the user actuatable shaft 105 comprises a hook element 107 for cooperating with an intermediate shaft assembly 108 at the extremity of which the first movable pin P1 is mounted.
  • the hook 107 engages with the first movable pin P1 only when the ironing board is facing front (such as in situation of Figs.1A-2A-3 ) to enable adjusting the ironing board to vertical or tilting angle (for example 30 degrees compared to vertical).
  • the coupling element 104 further comprises means to restrict the rotation of the ironing board 103 around the second axis A2 within a certain range of angles.
  • the angle BB can be limited within 0 and 90 degrees, so that the ironing board 103 can only rotate around A2 between the position of FIG.3 and the position of FIG.4A .
  • Fig. 11A depicts a first view of a first specific embodiment of a garment steamer according to the invention
  • Fig.11B depicts a second view of the first specific embodiment of Fig.11A.
  • Fig.11A corresponds to the position of the ironing board as illustrated in Fig.4B .
  • the second rotor R2 comprises a protruding leg 111.
  • the first rotor R1 comprises a first stopper 112a arranged at a first anglular position around axis A2, and a second stopper 112b arranged at a second angluar position around axis A2.
  • the first angular position and the second angular position defines the extreme angular positions that the protruding leg 111 can reach.
  • the protruding leg 111 can only pivot between the first stopper and the second stopper.
  • the ironing board 103 can only rotate clockwise, until the protruding leg 111 contacts the first stopper 112a.
  • Fig. 12 depicts a second specific embodiment of a garment steamer according to the invention.
  • the second rotor R2 comprises a retaining surface in which a groove 113 extends along a circular portion.
  • the circular portion defines a 90 degrees angle.
  • the second shaft S2 comprises a protruding element 114 (illustrated in Figs.7-8-9 ), such as pin or a nail, which is adapted to slide into and along the groove 113.
  • a protruding element 114 illustrated in Figs.7-8-9 , such as pin or a nail, which is adapted to slide into and along the groove 113.
  • the protruding element 114 is intended to navigate inside the groove 113, between the two extremities of the groove.
  • Fig. 13 depicts a third specific embodiment of a garment steamer according to the invention.
  • the ironing board 103 comprises protruding elements 109 facing the pole assembly 102, preferably the upper part of the pole assembly.
  • the protruding elements 109 are arranged to contact the pole assembly 102 when the ironing board 103 extends horizontally as illustrated in Figs.4A-4B .
  • the protrusions are supposed to be in-line with the two poles 102a/102b so that the ironing board 103 is supported at wider width, in order to improve its rigidity and stability.
  • the protruding elements 109 have an adjustable length.
  • screws 110 are adjustable via screws 110.
  • the adjustment can be made by loosening the screws and move the adjustable block until it fully contact with top surface of the vertical poles elements, and then tighten the screws to secured it.
  • this adjustable block can be implemented on the support on top of the pole assembly.
  • this adjustment should be made during manufacturing.

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  1. Dampfglätter (100) zum Behandeln eines Kleidungsstücks, der Dampfglätter (100) umfassend:
    - eine Basis (101),
    - eine Stangenanordnung (102), die sich von der Basis (101) entlang einer im Wesentlichen vertikalen Achse (YY) erstreckt,
    - einen Bügeltisch (103) zum Tragen des Kleidungsstücks während einer Behandlung,
    - ein Kopplungselement (104) zum Koppeln des Bügeltischs (103) und der Stangenanordnung (102), wobei das Kopplungselement (104) an einem oberen Teil der Stangenanordnung (102) angeordnet ist, wobei die Stangenanordnung (102) eine erste vertikale Stange (102a) und eine zweite vertikale Stange (102b) umfasst, wobei das Kopplungselement (104) zwischen der ersten vertikalen Stange (102a) und der zweiten vertikalen Stange (102b) angeordnet ist, das Kopplungselement (104) umfassend:
    i) eine erste schwenkbare Kupplung (S1, R1), die konfiguriert ist, um dem Bügeltisch (103) zu ermöglichen, um eine erste Achse (A1) zu drehen, die im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu der vertikalen Achse (YY) ist, und
    ii) eine zweite Drehkupplung (S2, R2), die konfiguriert ist, um dem Bügeltisch (103) zu ermöglichen, um eine zweite Achse (A2) zu drehen, die im Wesentlichen senkrecht zu der ersten Achse (A1) ist, und dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass:
    die zweite Drehkupplung (S2, R2) den Bügeltisch (103) mit der ersten Drehkupplung (S1, R1) koppelt, wobei die erste Drehkupplung (S1, R1) dadurch der zweiten Drehkupplung (S2, R2) zusammen mit dem Bügeltisch (103) ermöglicht, um die erste Achse (A1) zu drehen, und dadurch, dass
    das Kupplungselement (104) ferner einen ersten Mechanismus (M1) zum Einstellen des Drehwinkels (AA) des Bügeltischs (103) um die erste Achse (A1) umfasst,
    wobei der erste Mechanismus ein Verriegelungsmechanismus ist, um den Bügeltisch in verschiedenen Winkeln um die erste Achse (A1) zu arretieren.
  2. Dampfglätter nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Kupplungselement (104) Folgendes umfasst:
    - eine erste Welle (S1), die sich entlang der ersten Achse (A1) erstreckt, wobei die erste Welle (S1) im Vergleich zu der Stangenanordnung (102) feststehend ist,
    - einen ersten Rotor (R1), der angepasst ist, um um die erste Welle (S1) zu drehen,
    der erste Mechanismus (M1) umfassend einen ersten beweglichen Stift (P1), der in dem ersten Rotor (R1) angeordnet ist und mit einem ersten Satz von mindestens einer Nut (G11, G12, G13) zusammenwirkt, die auf der ersten Welle (S1) angeordnet ist.
  3. Dampfglätter nach Anspruch 2, wobei das Kupplungselement (104) ferner einen zweiten Mechanismus (M2) zum Einstellen des Drehwinkels (BB) des Bügeltischs (103) um die zweite Achse (A2) umfasst.
  4. Dampfglätter nach Anspruch 3, wobei das Kupplungselement (104) Folgendes umfasst:
    - eine zweite Welle (S2), die sich entlang der zweiten Achse (A2) erstreckt, wobei die zweite Welle (S2) im Vergleich zu dem ersten Rotor (R1) feststehend ist,
    - einen zweiten Rotor (R2), der angepasst ist, um um die zweite Welle (S2) zu drehen,
    wobei der zweite Mechanismus (M2) einen zweiten beweglichen Stift (P2) umfasst, der in dem zweiten Rotor (R2) angeordnet ist und mit einem zweiten Satz von mindestens einer Nut (G21) zusammenwirkt, die auf der zweiten Welle (S2) angeordnet ist.
  5. Dampfglätter nach Anspruch 2 oder 4, wobei die Nuten kreisförmig an vordefinierten Winkelpositionen angeordnet sind.
  6. Dampfglätter nach Anspruch 4, wobei der erste bewegliche Stift (P1) und/oder der zweite bewegliche Stift (P2) federbelastet sind.
  7. Dampfglätter nach Anspruch 4 oder Anspruch 6, wobei der zweite bewegliche Stift (P2) mit einer von dem Benutzer betätigbaren Welle (105) verbunden ist.
  8. Dampfglätter nach Anspruch 7, wobei die von dem Benutzer betätigbare Welle (105) ein Hakenelement (107) zum Zusammenwirken mit einer Zwischenwellenanordnung (108) umfasst, an deren Ende der erste bewegliche Stift (P1) montiert ist, sodass eine lineare Verschiebung der von dem Benutzer betätigbaren Welle (105) in einer linearen Verschiebung der Zwischenwellenanordnung (108) resultiert.
  9. Dampfglätter nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, wobei das Kupplungselement (104) ferner Einrichtungen umfasst, um die Drehung des Bügeltischs (103) um die zweite Achse (A2) innerhalb eines bestimmten Winkelbereichs zu begrenzen.
  10. Dampfglätter nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, wobei der Bügeltisch (103) eine gegebene Länge (L1) aufweist und das Kupplungselement (104) in der Mitte der gegebenen Länge (L1) mit dem Bügeltisch (103) gekoppelt ist.
  11. Dampfglätter nach einem der vorherigen Ansprüche, wobei das Bügeltisch (103) hervorstehende Elemente (109) aufweist, die der Stangenanordnung (102) zugewandt sind, wobei die hervorstehenden Elemente (109) angeordnet sind, um die Stangenanordnung (102) zu berühren, wenn sich der Bügeltisch (103) horizontal erstreckt.
  12. Dampfglätter nach Anspruch 11, wobei die hervorstehenden Elemente (109) eine einstellbare Länge aufweisen.
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