EP4259874A1 - Garment steamer with pivotable holder for steamer head - Google Patents

Garment steamer with pivotable holder for steamer head

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EP4259874A1
EP4259874A1 EP22700605.3A EP22700605A EP4259874A1 EP 4259874 A1 EP4259874 A1 EP 4259874A1 EP 22700605 A EP22700605 A EP 22700605A EP 4259874 A1 EP4259874 A1 EP 4259874A1
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holder
ironing board
garment steamer
steamer
pivot coupling
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Hee Poh Sin
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Versuni Holding BV
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Koninklijke Philips NV
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F73/00—Apparatus for smoothing or removing creases from garments or other textile articles by formers, cores, stretchers, or internal frames, with the application of heat or steam 
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F81/00—Ironing boards 
    • D06F81/02—Ironing boards  with collapsible underframe

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  • the invention relates to a garment steamer.
  • the invention may be used in the field of garment care.
  • Some garment steamer comprises a base with a steam generator, a support structure or pole extending from the base with hanger attached to the top end of the support structure/pole, a steamer head connected to the steam generator via a steam hose and a holder or dock attached to the hanger for holding the steamer head during the inactive phase of steaming or ironing.
  • Garment steamer offers a convenient way of removing wrinkles. However when compared to conventional ironing method, the level of wrinkle removal performance is much lower since there is nothing to support the hanged garment. Tough wrinkles cannot be pressed out like in the process of conventional ironing method which uses a horizontal board to support the garment.
  • Garment steamer often do have a docking system attached for example to the pole assembly, for docking the steamer head during the inactive phase of steaming or ironing.
  • Some garment steamers provide two separate docking systems, each for holding the steamer head when the ironing board is in vertical or in horizontal orientation.
  • Such solution is costly and not user friendly.
  • CN 108 004 748 A discloses an ironing board positioning mechanism and a garment steamer.
  • CN 108 252 064 A discloses an ironing board component and a garment steamer. OBJECT AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • the garment steamer comprises: a pole assembly, an ironing board defining a surface, the ironing board cooperating with the pole assembly to take a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation, a steamer head for releasing steam, a holder for holding the steamer head, a pivot coupling arranged between the ironing board and the holder, the pivot coupling comprising a first end attached to the ironing board and a second end attached to the holder, the holder being fixed relative to the second end.
  • the pivot coupling has a rotation axis inclined by a first angle being in the range [+10; +65] degrees compared to the surface of the ironing board.
  • the holder can take a first position to hold the steamer head
  • the holder can take a second position to hold the steamer head.
  • the holder can be used to hold the steamer head whether the ironing board is oriented vertically or oriented horizontally.
  • Fig. lA depicts a garment steamer according to the invention comprising an ironing board oriented vertically
  • Fig. IB depicts the garment steamer of Fig. lA when the ironing board is oriented horizontally
  • Fig.2A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention having an ironing board oriented vertically
  • Fig.2B depicts the garment steamer of Fig.2A when the ironing board oriented horizontally
  • Fig.3A depicts a side view of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention when the ironing board is oriented vertically
  • Fig.3B depicts the pivot coupling of Fig.3A when the ironing board is oriented horizontally
  • Fig.4 depicts an upper part of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention
  • Fig.5 depicts a lower part of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention
  • Fig.6 depicts a cross-sectional view of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention and attached to an ironing board oriented vertically
  • Fig.7 depicts a partial front view of a garment steamer according to the invention and attached to an ironing board oriented vertically
  • Fig.8 depicts a side view of Fig.7
  • Fig.9 depicts a three-dimensional partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with an ironing board oriented vertically,
  • Fig.10 depicts an exploded rear view of Fig.9
  • Fig.11 depicts a partial zoomed-in view of Fig.2A
  • Fig. l2A depicts a first embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically,
  • Fig. l2B depicts the holder of Fig.l2A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally and the holder pivoted by 180 degree
  • Fig.13 A depicts a second embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically
  • Fig.13B depicts the holder of Fig.13 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally and the holder pivoted by 180 degree,
  • Fig.13C depicts a three-dimensional view of a holder depicted in Fig.13 A
  • Fig.14A to Fig.25B depicts various embodiments of a garment steamer according to the invention
  • Fig.26A depicts a third embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically and the steamer head is hooked by the holder,
  • Fig.26B depicts the holder of Fig.26A when the steamer head is detached from the holder.
  • Fig.lA depicts a garment steamer 100 according to the invention comprising an ironing board 102 oriented vertically.
  • Fig. IB depicts a garment steamer 102 according to the invention comprising an ironing board 102 oriented horizontally.
  • the garment steamer 100 comprises a pole assembly 101.
  • the pole assembly may comprise two parallel poles extending vertically.
  • the garment steamer 100 also comprises an ironing board 102 defining a surface (SS).
  • the ironing board cooperates with the pole assembly to take a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation.
  • the surface (SS) is intended to be used as back support for garments during steaming treatment of the garments.
  • the surface (SS) is overall flat or slightly curved.
  • the garment steamer 100 also comprises a steamer head 103 for releasing steam.
  • steam is generated in a base unit 110 comprising a steam generator (not shown) supplied with water by a water tank 111, and the steamer head 103 is fluidly connected to the base via a steam hose cord 112.
  • the steamer head directly comprises a steam generator supplied with water from a water tank 111 arranged in the base unit 110.
  • the garment steamer 100 also comprises a holder 104 for holding the steamer head.
  • holding may also cover the technical meaning of hanging, hooking, attaching or supporting, depending on the type of technical cooperation between the holder and the steamer head.
  • the holder is used to dock (by the user) the steamer head during inactive phase of steaming or ironing session.
  • the garment steamer 100 also comprises a pivot coupling 105 arranged between the ironing board and the holder, the pivot coupling comprising a first end El attached to the ironing board and a second end E2 attached to the holder.
  • the holder is fixed relative to the second end.
  • the pivot coupling has a rotation axis (AA) inclined by a first angle Al being in the range [+10; +65] degrees compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board.
  • the first angle Al is defined compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board, and the sign of the first angle Al is positive in the trigonometric direction (i.e. counter-clockwise) and negative in the anti-trigonometric direction (i.e. clockwise).
  • the pivot coupling is adapted to operate a rotation of the holder in the range of 0-360 degrees around the rotation axis AA.
  • the rotation can be free in both clockwise direction and counter-clockwise direction.
  • the pivot coupling is adapted to operate a rotation of the holder in the range of 0- 180 degrees around the rotation axis AA.
  • Fig.2A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention having an ironing board oriented vertically.
  • Fig.2B depicts the garment steamer of Fig.2A when the ironing board oriented horizontally.
  • the first angle Al is preferably in the range [+30; +60] degrees, more preferably in the range [+35; +55] degrees, most preferably in the range [+40; +50] degrees. Particular mention is made of embodiments in which the value of the first angle (Al) is +45 degrees.
  • the first angle Al has a value of +45 degrees, this allows positioning the holder with exactly the same position relative to horizontal (e.g. the ground) when the ironing board is either vertical or horizontal.
  • An illustration of this specific embodiment is depicted in Fig.3A and Fig.3B.
  • the abovementioned [+10; +65] degrees range for the first angle Al provides tolerance either side of this +45 degrees first angle Al which allows for corresponding, albeit not exactly the same, positions of the holder relative to the horizontal when the ironing board is in vertical and horizontal orientations.
  • the holder (104) of Fig.2A and Fig.2B comprise two arms 106a, 106b for holding the steamer head.
  • the two arms 106a, 106b are attached to the second end E2.
  • the two arms extend in a main planar surface (S) such that the main planar surface is inclined by a second angle A2 being in the range [-45; +95] degrees compared to the rotation axis (AA).
  • the angle A2 is defined compared to the rotation axis (AA), when the ironing board 102 is oriented vertically, and the holder 104 is pivoted such as to functionally be able to hold the steamer head 103.
  • the sign of angle A2 is positive in the trigonometric direction (i.e. counterclockwise) and negative in the anti-trigonometric direction (i.e. clockwise).
  • the value of the second angle A2 is 45 degrees compared to the rotation axis AA.
  • Fig.3A depicts a side view of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention when the ironing board is oriented vertically.
  • Fig.3B depicts the pivot coupling of Fig.3A when the ironing board is oriented horizontally.
  • Fig.4 depicts an upper part (corresponding to the second end E2) of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention.
  • Fig.5 depicts a lower part (corresponding to the first end El) of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention.
  • the upper part (i.e. second end E2) and the lower part (i.e. first end El) are adapted to cooperate with each other in order to form the pivot coupling.
  • the pivot coupling is adapted to operate the rotation of the holder at fixed interval of 180 degrees.
  • the first end El is fixed relative to the ironing board 102 and the second end E2 is rotatable relative to the first end El in the range of 0-180 degree in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction thanks to pivot coupling 105.
  • the first end comprises a first surface SI and the second end comprises a second surface S2.
  • the first surface and the second surface are in close contact and rotatable relative to each other around the rotation axis AA.
  • the first surface and second surface are circular, and this type of surface contact ensures a robust and non-loose pivot coupling.
  • the second end E2 and the first end El can be made from low cost plastic material for example Polypropylene (PP), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyoxymethylene (POM), ... etc.
  • PP Polypropylene
  • ABS Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
  • PC Polycarbonate
  • POM Polyoxymethylene
  • the two arms 106a / 106b can be integrally formed as part of the second end E2, or made as a separate component and fixed to the upper part E2 using any suitable fixation means (such as screw).
  • the first surface comprises protrusions Pl arranged at predefined angular positions around the rotation axis and cooperating with cavities C2 arranged at corresponding angular positions on the second surface, or the other way around.
  • the protrusions and the cavities are arranged symmetrically compared to the rotation axis AA.
  • the protrusions and the cavities are arranged around the rotation axis AA such that they match with each other, the main planar surface (S) of the two arms is perpendicular to the ironing board when the ironing board is oriented vertically.
  • This alignment mechanism around the rotation axis AA helps the user to easily set the two arms perpendicular to the ironing board when the ironing board is oriented vertically, and this helps the user to set the two arms parallel to the ironing board when the ironing board is oriented horizontally.
  • Fig.6 depicts a cross-sectional view of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention and attached to an ironing board oriented vertically.
  • the pivot coupling further comprises a biasing mechanism for maintaining contact between the first surface SI and the second surface S2.
  • the biasing mechanism comprises a spring 107a mounted on a shaft 107b protruding from the second end E2.
  • a cap 107c is mounted at the extremity of the shaft to prevent the spring from leaving the shaft. This creates a back-force for pushing the first end and the second end against each other.
  • the pivot coupling is made of low friction self-lubricating plastic material.
  • material such as Polyoxymethylene (POM), Nylon. . .etc can be used.
  • Fig.7 depicts a partial front view of a garment steamer according to the invention and attached to an ironing board oriented vertically.
  • Fig.8 depicts a side view of Fig.7.
  • the holder 104 is arranged at an extremity of the ironing board 102, along its longitudinal symmetrical axis YY.
  • the two arms 106a, 106b are arc-shaped and arranged symmetrically compared to the longitudinal symmetrical axis YY.
  • Fig.11 depicts a partial zoomed-in view of Fig.2A.
  • the second end E2 further comprises a hook 109.
  • the hook 109 is intended for hanging a garment hanger or other accessories.
  • the hook 109 is arranged along the longitudinal symmetrical axis YY.
  • Fig.9 depicts a three-dimensional partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with an ironing board oriented vertically.
  • Fig.10 depicts an exploded rear view of Fig.9.
  • the first end El is directly detachable from the ironing board.
  • an intermediate element 108 can be arranged between the ironing board and the first end El.
  • the intermediate element is fixed relative to the first end El and is detachable from the ironing board.
  • a snap-fit mechanism can be used to attach the fixing element to the ironing board.
  • the fixing element can for example be flush with the periphery of the ironing board (as illustrated), otherwise protruding from the periphery of the ironing board.
  • the second surface S2 is formed by a separate male element 113 having a cylindrical shape, and is fixed inside the internal cylindrical female shape of the second end E2.
  • Fig.l2A depicts a first embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically.
  • Fig.l2B depicts the holder of Fig. l2A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • each of the two arms 106a, 106b have a flat top edge and a flat bottom edge.
  • Fig.13 A depicts a second embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically.
  • Fig.l3B depicts the holder of Fig. l3A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.l3C depicts a three-dimensional view of a holder depicted in Fig.13 A.
  • each of the two arms 106a, 106b have a curved top edge and a curved bottom edge.
  • Fig.l4A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +10 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -10 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • AA axis of rotation
  • Al axis of rotation
  • S main planar surface
  • Fig.l4B depicts the holder of Fig.l4A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around the axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.l5A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +10 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +10 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • Fig.l5B depicts the holder of Fig.15 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around the axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.l6A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +10 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +95 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • AA axis of rotation
  • Al axis of rotation
  • S main planar surface
  • Fig.l6B depicts the holder of Fig.l6A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.l7A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +30 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -30 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • AA axis of rotation
  • Fig.l7B depicts the holder of Fig.l7A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.l8A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +30 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +30 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • Fig.l8B depicts the holder of Fig.18 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.l9A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +30 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +75 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • Fig.l9B depicts the holder of Fig.l9A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.20A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +45 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -45 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • Fig.20B depicts the holder of Fig.20A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.21A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +45 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being parallel to the axis of rotation AA.
  • Fig.21B depicts the holder of Fig.21 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.22A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +45 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +60 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • AA axis of rotation
  • Al axis of rotation
  • S main planar surface
  • Fig.22B depicts the holder of Fig.22A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.23A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +65 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -25 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • AA axis of rotation
  • Al axis of rotation
  • S main planar surface
  • Fig.23B depicts the holder of Fig.23 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.24A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +65 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -5 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • AA axis of rotation
  • Al axis of rotation
  • S main planar surface
  • Fig.24B depicts the holder of Fig.24A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.24C depicts a three-dimensional view of a steamer head held in a holder depicted in Fig.24A.
  • Fig.25A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +65 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +40 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
  • Fig.25B depicts the holder of Fig.25 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
  • Fig.26A depicts a third embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board 102 is oriented vertically and the steamer head is hooked by the holder.
  • Fig.26B depicts the holder of Fig.26A when the steamer head is detached from the holder.
  • the holder 104 corresponds to a hook 104a.
  • the hook 104a is adapted to cooperated with a ring (or loop) 104b arranged on the housing of the steamer head 103.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a garment steamer comprising a pole assembly, an ironing board (102) defining a surface (SS) and cooperating with the pole assembly to take a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation, a steamer head for releasing steam, a holder (104) for holding the steamer head, and a pivot coupling (105) arranged between the ironing board and the holder. The pivot coupling comprises a first end (E1) attached to the ironing board and a second end (E2) attached to said holder. The holder is fixed relative to the second end. The pivot coupling has a rotation axis (AA) inclined by a first angle (A1) being in the range [+10; +65] degrees compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board.

Description

GARMENT STEAMER WITH PIVOTABLE HOLDER FOR STEAMER HEAD
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a garment steamer.
The invention may be used in the field of garment care.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Some garment steamer comprises a base with a steam generator, a support structure or pole extending from the base with hanger attached to the top end of the support structure/pole, a steamer head connected to the steam generator via a steam hose and a holder or dock attached to the hanger for holding the steamer head during the inactive phase of steaming or ironing. Garment steamer offers a convenient way of removing wrinkles. However when compared to conventional ironing method, the level of wrinkle removal performance is much lower since there is nothing to support the hanged garment. Tough wrinkles cannot be pressed out like in the process of conventional ironing method which uses a horizontal board to support the garment.
To improve de-wrinkling performance, other garment steamers also come with an ironing board that can be arranged in a vertical and a horizontal orientation to facilitate steaming or ironing or garments.
Garment steamer often do have a docking system attached for example to the pole assembly, for docking the steamer head during the inactive phase of steaming or ironing.
For garment steamer that has an ironing board that can be orientated vertically or horizontal for steaming or ironing, there is a need to have a solution for easily docking the steaming head in a convenient and user friendly manner when the board is in vertical or horizontal orientation.
Some garment steamers provide two separate docking systems, each for holding the steamer head when the ironing board is in vertical or in horizontal orientation. However, such solution is costly and not user friendly.
CN 108 004 748 A discloses an ironing board positioning mechanism and a garment steamer.
CN 108 252 064 A discloses an ironing board component and a garment steamer. OBJECT AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is an object of the invention to propose an improved garment steamer that avoids or mitigates above-mentioned problems.
The invention is defined by the independent claims. The dependent claims define advantageous embodiments.
To this end, the garment steamer according to the invention comprises: a pole assembly, an ironing board defining a surface, the ironing board cooperating with the pole assembly to take a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation, a steamer head for releasing steam, a holder for holding the steamer head, a pivot coupling arranged between the ironing board and the holder, the pivot coupling comprising a first end attached to the ironing board and a second end attached to the holder, the holder being fixed relative to the second end.
The pivot coupling has a rotation axis inclined by a first angle being in the range [+10; +65] degrees compared to the surface of the ironing board.
This solution allows to rotate the holder relative to the ironing board such that:
- when the ironing board is in the vertical orientation, the holder can take a first position to hold the steamer head, and
- when the ironing board is in the horizontal orientation, the holder can take a second position to hold the steamer head.
In other words, the holder can be used to hold the steamer head whether the ironing board is oriented vertically or oriented horizontally.
This solution allows the steamer head for use along with an ironing board which can be arranged in a vertical and horizontal orientation in a simple and user friendly manner as well as simple to manufacture and cost effective.
Detailed explanations and other aspects of the invention will be given below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Particular aspects of the invention will now be explained with reference to the embodiments described hereinafter and considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which identical parts or sub-steps are designated in the same manner :
Fig. lA depicts a garment steamer according to the invention comprising an ironing board oriented vertically,
Fig. IB depicts the garment steamer of Fig. lA when the ironing board is oriented horizontally,
Fig.2A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention having an ironing board oriented vertically,
Fig.2B depicts the garment steamer of Fig.2A when the ironing board oriented horizontally,
Fig.3A depicts a side view of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention when the ironing board is oriented vertically,
Fig.3B depicts the pivot coupling of Fig.3A when the ironing board is oriented horizontally,
Fig.4 depicts an upper part of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention,
Fig.5 depicts a lower part of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention,
Fig.6 depicts a cross-sectional view of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention and attached to an ironing board oriented vertically,
Fig.7 depicts a partial front view of a garment steamer according to the invention and attached to an ironing board oriented vertically,
Fig.8 depicts a side view of Fig.7,
Fig.9 depicts a three-dimensional partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with an ironing board oriented vertically,
Fig.10 depicts an exploded rear view of Fig.9,
Fig.11 depicts a partial zoomed-in view of Fig.2A,
Fig. l2A depicts a first embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically,
Fig. l2B depicts the holder of Fig.l2A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally and the holder pivoted by 180 degree, Fig.13 A depicts a second embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically,
Fig.13B depicts the holder of Fig.13 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally and the holder pivoted by 180 degree,
Fig.13C depicts a three-dimensional view of a holder depicted in Fig.13 A,
Fig.14A to Fig.25B depicts various embodiments of a garment steamer according to the invention,
Fig.26A depicts a third embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically and the steamer head is hooked by the holder,
Fig.26B depicts the holder of Fig.26A when the steamer head is detached from the holder.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Fig.lA depicts a garment steamer 100 according to the invention comprising an ironing board 102 oriented vertically.
Fig. IB depicts a garment steamer 102 according to the invention comprising an ironing board 102 oriented horizontally.
The garment steamer 100 comprises a pole assembly 101. For example, as illustrated, the pole assembly may comprise two parallel poles extending vertically.
The garment steamer 100 also comprises an ironing board 102 defining a surface (SS). The ironing board cooperates with the pole assembly to take a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation. The surface (SS) is intended to be used as back support for garments during steaming treatment of the garments. Preferably, the surface (SS) is overall flat or slightly curved.
The garment steamer 100 also comprises a steamer head 103 for releasing steam.
For example, steam is generated in a base unit 110 comprising a steam generator (not shown) supplied with water by a water tank 111, and the steamer head 103 is fluidly connected to the base via a steam hose cord 112.
In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the steamer head directly comprises a steam generator supplied with water from a water tank 111 arranged in the base unit 110. The garment steamer 100 also comprises a holder 104 for holding the steamer head.
It is noted that term “holding” may also cover the technical meaning of hanging, hooking, attaching or supporting, depending on the type of technical cooperation between the holder and the steamer head.
The holder is used to dock (by the user) the steamer head during inactive phase of steaming or ironing session.
The garment steamer 100 also comprises a pivot coupling 105 arranged between the ironing board and the holder, the pivot coupling comprising a first end El attached to the ironing board and a second end E2 attached to the holder. The holder is fixed relative to the second end. The pivot coupling has a rotation axis (AA) inclined by a first angle Al being in the range [+10; +65] degrees compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board.
The first angle Al is defined compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board, and the sign of the first angle Al is positive in the trigonometric direction (i.e. counter-clockwise) and negative in the anti-trigonometric direction (i.e. clockwise).
Preferably, the pivot coupling is adapted to operate a rotation of the holder in the range of 0-360 degrees around the rotation axis AA.
In this case, the rotation can be free in both clockwise direction and counter-clockwise direction.
Alternatively, the pivot coupling is adapted to operate a rotation of the holder in the range of 0- 180 degrees around the rotation axis AA.
In this case, the rotation is limited by stoppers (not shown), and requires a counter-rotation.
Fig.2A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention having an ironing board oriented vertically.
Fig.2B depicts the garment steamer of Fig.2A when the ironing board oriented horizontally.
The first angle Al is preferably in the range [+30; +60] degrees, more preferably in the range [+35; +55] degrees, most preferably in the range [+40; +50] degrees. Particular mention is made of embodiments in which the value of the first angle (Al) is +45 degrees.
If the first angle Al has a value of +45 degrees, this allows positioning the holder with exactly the same position relative to horizontal (e.g. the ground) when the ironing board is either vertical or horizontal. An illustration of this specific embodiment is depicted in Fig.3A and Fig.3B.
The abovementioned [+10; +65] degrees range for the first angle Al provides tolerance either side of this +45 degrees first angle Al which allows for corresponding, albeit not exactly the same, positions of the holder relative to the horizontal when the ironing board is in vertical and horizontal orientations.
The holder (104) of Fig.2A and Fig.2B comprise two arms 106a, 106b for holding the steamer head.
The two arms 106a, 106b are attached to the second end E2.
The two arms extend in a main planar surface (S) such that the main planar surface is inclined by a second angle A2 being in the range [-45; +95] degrees compared to the rotation axis (AA).
The angle A2 is defined compared to the rotation axis (AA), when the ironing board 102 is oriented vertically, and the holder 104 is pivoted such as to functionally be able to hold the steamer head 103. The sign of angle A2 is positive in the trigonometric direction (i.e. counterclockwise) and negative in the anti-trigonometric direction (i.e. clockwise).
Preferably, the value of the second angle A2 is 45 degrees compared to the rotation axis AA.
Fig.3A depicts a side view of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention when the ironing board is oriented vertically.
Fig.3B depicts the pivot coupling of Fig.3A when the ironing board is oriented horizontally.
Fig.4 depicts an upper part (corresponding to the second end E2) of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention.
Fig.5 depicts a lower part (corresponding to the first end El) of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention. The upper part (i.e. second end E2) and the lower part (i.e. first end El) are adapted to cooperate with each other in order to form the pivot coupling.
The pivot coupling is adapted to operate the rotation of the holder at fixed interval of 180 degrees.
The first end El is fixed relative to the ironing board 102 and the second end E2 is rotatable relative to the first end El in the range of 0-180 degree in clockwise or counter-clockwise direction thanks to pivot coupling 105.
The first end comprises a first surface SI and the second end comprises a second surface S2. The first surface and the second surface are in close contact and rotatable relative to each other around the rotation axis AA.
For example, as illustrated, the first surface and second surface are circular, and this type of surface contact ensures a robust and non-loose pivot coupling.
The second end E2 and the first end El can be made from low cost plastic material for example Polypropylene (PP), Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC), Polyoxymethylene (POM), ... etc.
Preferably, the two arms 106a / 106b can be integrally formed as part of the second end E2, or made as a separate component and fixed to the upper part E2 using any suitable fixation means (such as screw).
Preferably, the first surface comprises protrusions Pl arranged at predefined angular positions around the rotation axis and cooperating with cavities C2 arranged at corresponding angular positions on the second surface, or the other way around.
As illustrated, there are two protrusions and two cavities arranged symmetrically compared to the rotation axis AA. The protrusions and the cavities are arranged around the rotation axis AA such that they match with each other, the main planar surface (S) of the two arms is perpendicular to the ironing board when the ironing board is oriented vertically.
Following a rotation of the two arm, when the protrusions and the cavities successively match together, this means that the two arms have rotated by 180 degrees around the rotation axis AA. This alignment mechanism around the rotation axis AA helps the user to easily set the two arms perpendicular to the ironing board when the ironing board is oriented vertically, and this helps the user to set the two arms parallel to the ironing board when the ironing board is oriented horizontally.
Fig.6 depicts a cross-sectional view of a pivot coupling used in a garment steamer according to the invention and attached to an ironing board oriented vertically.
Preferably, the pivot coupling further comprises a biasing mechanism for maintaining contact between the first surface SI and the second surface S2.
For example, the biasing mechanism comprises a spring 107a mounted on a shaft 107b protruding from the second end E2. A cap 107c is mounted at the extremity of the shaft to prevent the spring from leaving the shaft. This creates a back-force for pushing the first end and the second end against each other.
Preferably, the pivot coupling is made of low friction self-lubricating plastic material.
This reduces friction between the moving parts (i.e. surface SI and S2) and ensures a smooth rotation.
For example, material such as Polyoxymethylene (POM), Nylon. . .etc can be used.
Fig.7 depicts a partial front view of a garment steamer according to the invention and attached to an ironing board oriented vertically. Fig.8 depicts a side view of Fig.7.
Preferably, the holder 104 is arranged at an extremity of the ironing board 102, along its longitudinal symmetrical axis YY.
This results in a convenient docking of the steamer head by the user.
Preferably, the two arms 106a, 106b are arc-shaped and arranged symmetrically compared to the longitudinal symmetrical axis YY.
This ensures a stable holding of the steamer head, and also ensures that the steamer head will be oriented downward/vertically once docked.
Fig.11 depicts a partial zoomed-in view of Fig.2A. Preferably, the second end E2 further comprises a hook 109.
The hook 109 is intended for hanging a garment hanger or other accessories.
For example, the hook 109 is arranged along the longitudinal symmetrical axis YY.
Fig.9 depicts a three-dimensional partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with an ironing board oriented vertically.
Fig.10 depicts an exploded rear view of Fig.9.
Preferably, the first end El is directly detachable from the ironing board.
Alternatively, an intermediate element 108 can be arranged between the ironing board and the first end El. The intermediate element is fixed relative to the first end El and is detachable from the ironing board.
This results in that the holder can completely be detached from the ironing board, which is convenient to reduce the volume of the packaging of the garment steamer.
For example, a snap-fit mechanism can be used to attach the fixing element to the ironing board.
The fixing element can for example be flush with the periphery of the ironing board (as illustrated), otherwise protruding from the periphery of the ironing board.
Preferably, as illustrated in Fig.10, the second surface S2 is formed by a separate male element 113 having a cylindrical shape, and is fixed inside the internal cylindrical female shape of the second end E2.
This type of assembly brings convenience during the manufacturing of the pivot coupling.
Fig.l2A depicts a first embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically.
Fig.l2B depicts the holder of Fig. l2A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
In this embodiment, each of the two arms 106a, 106b have a flat top edge and a flat bottom edge.
Fig.13 A depicts a second embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board is oriented vertically. Fig.l3B depicts the holder of Fig. l3A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.l3C depicts a three-dimensional view of a holder depicted in Fig.13 A.
In this embodiment, each of the two arms 106a, 106b have a curved top edge and a curved bottom edge.
Fig.l4A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +10 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -10 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.l4B depicts the holder of Fig.l4A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around the axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.l5A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +10 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +10 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.l5B depicts the holder of Fig.15 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around the axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.l6A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +10 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +95 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.l6B depicts the holder of Fig.l6A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.l7A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +30 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -30 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.l7B depicts the holder of Fig.l7A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.l8A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +30 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +30 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.l8B depicts the holder of Fig.18 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.l9A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +30 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +75 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.l9B depicts the holder of Fig.l9A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.20A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +45 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -45 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.20B depicts the holder of Fig.20A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.21A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +45 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being parallel to the axis of rotation AA. Fig.21B depicts the holder of Fig.21 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.22A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +45 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +60 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.22B depicts the holder of Fig.22A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.23A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +65 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -25 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.23B depicts the holder of Fig.23 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.24A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +65 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of -5 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA.
Fig.24B depicts the holder of Fig.24A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.24C depicts a three-dimensional view of a steamer head held in a holder depicted in Fig.24A.
Fig.25A depicts a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention with an ironing board oriented vertically, comprising a pivot coupling with axis of rotation (AA) inclined by a first angle Al of +65 degree compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board 102, and a holder for steamer head having a main planar surface (S) being tilted by a second angle A2 of +40 degree compared to the axis of rotation AA. Fig.25B depicts the holder of Fig.25 A, when the ironing board is oriented horizontally, and the holder being rotated around axis of rotation (AA) by 180 degree.
Fig.26A depicts a third embodiment of a holder for steamer head used in a garment steamer according to the invention, when the ironing board 102 is oriented vertically and the steamer head is hooked by the holder.
Fig.26B depicts the holder of Fig.26A when the steamer head is detached from the holder.
In this embodiment, the holder 104 corresponds to a hook 104a. The hook 104a is adapted to cooperated with a ring (or loop) 104b arranged on the housing of the steamer head 103.
The above embodiments as described are only illustrative, and not intended to limit the technique approaches of the present invention. Although the present invention is described in details referring to the preferable embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that the technique approaches of the present invention can be modified or equally displaced without departing from the protective scope of the claims of the present invention. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope.

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CLAIMS:
1. A garment steamer (100) comprising: a pole assembly (101), an ironing board (102) defining a surface (SS), said ironing board cooperating with the pole assembly to take a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation, a steamer head (103) for releasing steam, a holder (104) for holding the steamer head, a pivot coupling (105) arranged between the ironing board and the holder, the pivot coupling comprising a first end (El) attached to the ironing board and a second end (E2) attached to said holder, said holder being fixed relative to the second end, said pivot coupling having a rotation axis (AA) inclined by a first angle (Al) being in the range [+10; +65] degrees compared to the surface (SS) of the ironing board.
2. Garment steamer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the pivot coupling is adapted to operate a rotation of the holder: in the range of 0-360 degrees around said rotation axis, or in the range of 0-180 degrees around said rotation axis.
3. Garment steamer as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the holder comprises two arms (106a, 106b) for holding the steamer head, said two arms extending in a main planar surface (S) such that said main planar surface is inclined by a second angle (A2) in the range [-45; +95] degrees compared to said rotation axis (AA).
4. Garment steamer as claimed in claim 1, wherein the value of said first angle (Al) is +45 degrees.
5. Garment steamer as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first end comprises a first surface (SI) and said second end comprises a second surface (S2), said first surface and said second surface being in close contact and rotatable relative to each other around said rotation axis.
6. Garment steamer as claimed in claim 5, wherein said pivot coupling further comprises a biasing mechanism (107a, 107b, 107c) for maintaining contact between the first surface and the second surface.
7. Garment steamer as claimed in claim 5 or 6, wherein said first surface comprises protrusions (Pl) arranged at predefined angular positions around said rotation axis and cooperating with cavities (C2) arranged at corresponding angular positions on said second surface, or the other way around.
8. Garment steamer as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said first end (El) is detachable from the ironing board.
9. Garment steamer as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein said second end further comprises a hook (109).
10. Garment steamer as claimed in anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the pivot coupling is made of low friction self-lubricating plastic material.
11. Garment steamer as claimed in anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the holder and the pivot coupling are arranged at an extremity of the ironing board, along its longitudinal symmetrical axis (YY).
12. Garment steamer as claimed in claim 3, wherein the two arms are arc-shaped and arranged symmetrically compared to said longitudinal symmetrical axis.
13. Garment steamer as claimed in claim 1 and 2, wherein said holder is a hook (104a) attached to the second end, adapted to cooperate with a loop (104b) arranged on the steamer head.
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