EP4276238A1 - Accessory for an iron and appliance equipped with such an accessory - Google Patents
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
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- the present invention relates to the field of accessories for ironing appliances comprising a soleplate equipped with steam outlet holes and relates more particularly to an accessory comprising a body comprising an upper face configured to match the shape of the contour of the soleplate and comprising a peripheral wall laterally delimiting a steam diffusion chamber allowing the passage of steam from the upper face to through a vapor-permeable element carried by the accessory.
- an accessory for a steaming device comprising a soleplate equipped with steam outlet holes in which the accessory comprises a body comprising an upper face configured to match the shape of the contour of the soleplate and comprises a peripheral wall laterally delimiting a steaming chamber vapor diffusion allowing the passage of steam from the upper face to through a vapor-permeable element carried by the accessory.
- Such an accessory includes a vapor-permeable element which makes it possible to perfume the garment treated using the steaming device.
- Such an accessory is not suitable for removing dust, particles or hair that may be attached to the surface of an item such as clothing, a curtain or a sofa.
- the invention aims to remedy this drawback.
- the invention relates to an accessory for an ironing and/or steaming appliance comprising a soleplate equipped with steam outlet holes, the accessory comprising a body comprising a configured upper face to match the shape of the contour of the sole and comprising a peripheral wall laterally delimiting a vapor diffusion chamber allowing the passage of steam from the upper face to through a vapor-permeable element carried by the accessory, characterized in that the element is a vapor-permeable textile, advantageously of the microfiber type, intended to come into contact with the garment to be treated and in that the peripheral wall has exhaust openings allowing the steam flow to escape laterally to the accessory.
- Such an accessory makes it possible to sanitize an article by sweeping it using the soleplate equipped with the accessory, the friction of the textile in contact with the article making it possible to eliminate dust, particles, hair, etc. which can be deposited on the surface of the latter and the diffusion of steam towards the textile making it possible to keep the latter moist for better efficiency in capturing dust or particles.
- the device may also have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.
- the vapor-permeable element is carried by an underside of the accessory
- the body comprises a lower lip on which the textile is removably fixed.
- the peripheral wall is set back relative to the lower lip.
- the textile comprises a contour provided with an elastic element allowing its attachment to the lower lip.
- the upper face comprises an upper skirt whose shape is configured to match the shape of the contour of the sole.
- the body comprises a fixing hook configured to deform elastically when mounting the accessory on the ironing and/or steaming appliance.
- the upper skirt extends along the front and side edges of the body of the accessory, the fixing hook being located on a rear edge of the body of the accessory.
- the exhaust openings are bordered by a rib.
- Such a rib has the advantage of acting as a deflector which prevents the contour of the guide textile from being positioned on the exhaust openings.
- the invention also relates to an ironing and/or steaming appliance comprising such an accessory and characterized in that it comprises a steam generator allowing the production of a steam flow rate greater than 20 gr/min and advantageously greater than 25 gr/min.
- Such a steam flow has the advantage of providing optimized ironing or steaming performance.
- exhaust openings become particularly necessary to avoid steam condensation inside the accessory.
- the steam generator comprises a tank for generating steam under pressure
- FIG. 1 represents an iron 1 comprising a metal soleplate 10, having a pointed front end and a rounded rear end, arranged opposite an accessory 100 intended to be mounted on the soleplate 10 of the iron 1.
- the iron 1 comprises a housing 11, placed above the sole 10, and comprises a gripping handle 12 arranged cantilevered relative to the sole 10, the handle 12 having a front end attached to the housing 11 and a free rear end projecting laterally from the housing 11.
- the iron 1 is connected by a flexible cord 3 to a portable base, not shown in the figures, this base enclosing a tank for production steam under pressure comprising a steam outlet orifice equipped with a solenoid valve controlled by a trigger 13 arranged under the handle 12 of the iron 1.
- the tank is dimensioned to produce steam under a pressure greater than 4 bars and to supply iron 1 with an instantaneous steam flow greater than 50 gr/min.
- the housing 11 conventionally contains an aluminum foundry, not visible in the figures, which is in thermal contact with the sole 10 and which includes a heating resistor, regulated by means of a thermostat.
- the foundry contains a steam distribution circuit ensuring the reheating of the steam and the vaporization of any condensates transported by the steam, this steam being diffused through steam outlet holes 14 provided in the sole 10.
- the accessory 100 comprises a body 101 of plastic material having a contour of shape similar to the contour of the sole 10, the body 101 comprising an upper face intended to take place under the sole 10 and comprising an upper skirt 102 intended to come wrap the front toe and part of the side edges of the sole 10 when the accessory 100 is coupled to the iron 1.
- the upper face of the body 101 comprises steam inlet orifices 103 corresponding to the steam outlet holes 14, the body 101 comprising a plurality of reinforcement partitions extending perpendicular to the upper face of the body 101 and forming a openwork structure delimited laterally by a peripheral wall 110, advantageously extending over a height of between 5 mm and 10 mm.
- This perforated zone of the body 101 delimited laterally by the peripheral wall 10, forms a steam diffusion chamber 104 fluidly connecting the steam inlet orifices 103 of the upper face and a lower opening 105 for steam outlet provided on the underside of the accessory 100.
- the vapor diffusion chamber 104 notably comprises a central opening 106, of generally triangular shape with rounded corners, and two rear openings 107 facing an area of the sole 10 devoid of steam outlet holes, which make it possible both to lighten the structure of the body 101 and to form volumes in which the steam coming from the steam inlet orifices 103 can freely diffuse.
- the upper face of the body 101 comprises a seal 108 which extends over the entire circumference of the accessory 100, being located slightly set back from the contour of the accessory 100, the seal 108 extending at the edge of the steam inlet orifices 103 and the rear openings 107.
- the body 101 also advantageously comprises deflector walls 109 arranged facing at least part of the steam inlet orifices 103 and which make it possible to deflect a part the flow of steam penetrating through the steam inlet orifices 103 towards the peripheral wall 110.
- the body 101 comprises a lower lip 111 which is an extension of the peripheral wall 110, the lower lip 111 extending divergently downwards and defining the lower opening 105 for steam outlet of the accessory 100.
- the lower lip 111 forms a gripping surface for a vapor-permeable textile 112, preferably of the microfiber type, having a shape adapted to cover the lower opening 105 of the accessory 100.
- the textile 112 comprises an elastic element, extending over its entire periphery, which allows the fixation of the textile 112 on the accessory 100 by engaging by elastic deformation of the contour of the textile 112 around the lower lip 111, as shown in the Figure 6 .
- the peripheral wall 110 comprises exhaust openings 113 which pass laterally through the peripheral wall 110 and establish fluid communication between the vapor diffusion chamber 104 provided inside the body 101 and the exterior of accessory 100.
- each side of the accessory 100 comprises two exhaust openings 113 which extend directly under the upper skirt 102, over a height of between 2 and 4 mm and over a length of around 5 cm.
- the body 101 also includes elastomer pads 115 on which the sole 10 is intended to rest.
- These pads 115 advantageously comprise a first pad 115 arranged at the front end of the accessory 100, in the area intended to receive the front tip of the sole 10, and two rear pads 115 which integrate a raised rear skirt intended to come along the rear edge of the sole 10.
- the two rear pads 115 are arranged on either side of a fixing hook 116 arranged at the rear end of the accessory 100, this fixing hook 116 being advantageously carried by a lock 117 made of plastic material which is attached to the body 101 of the accessory 100 and which is mounted movable in translation along the longitudinal axis of the accessory 100.
- the accessory 100 comprises a cavity which is arranged under the lock 117 and which contains a return spring 118 returning the lock 117 to a rest position in which the fixing hook 116 is brought back towards the inside of the accessory 100 .
- the lock 117 advantageously comprises a tongue 119 projecting from the rear face of the accessory 100 and making it possible to manually exert traction on the lock 117 in order to move the latter against the return spring 118, and allow the movement of the fixing hook 116 towards the rear to uncouple the accessory 100 from the housing 11 of the iron 1.
- the user When the user wishes to treat a textile with steam, for example example a curtain, a sofa or a piece of clothing, in order to purify it by eliminating dust, particles, hair that may be placed on the latter, it places the accessory 100 on the sole 10 of the iron 1 in engagement the front end of the sole 10 against the front pad 115 then applying the sole 10 of the iron 1 against the rear pads 115.
- the fixing hook 116 slides above the sole 10, after having moved in translation against the return spring 118, and ensures the immobilization of the accessory 100 on the sole 10.
- the user places the microfiber textile 112 around the lower lip 111 of the accessory 100, this textile 112 being held under tension on the accessory 100 thanks to the tension exerted by the elastic element which runs along the along the periphery of the textile 112.
- the presence of the ribs 114 makes it possible to maintain the edge of the textile under the exhaust openings 113 and thus prevent the latter from are hidden by the textile 112.
- the user can then use the iron 1, equipped with the accessory 100, to steam treat the element to be purified, this treatment being carried out by sweeping the surface to be treated with the accessory 100 while pressing the trigger 13 of the iron 1.
- the steam flow emitted by the outlet holes of the sole 10 then enters the steam diffusion chamber 104 through the steam inlet orifices 103 of the accessory 100, the presence of the seal 108 in contact with the sole 10 preventing part of the steam flow from escaping laterally to the sole 10.
- the steam flow passing through the accessory 100 licks the textile 112, participating in its humidification, then is evacuated outside the accessory 100 passing through the lateral exhaust openings 113 of the accessory 100 .
- Such a characteristic makes it possible to prevent steam from remaining confined in the steam diffusion chamber 104. This limits the risk of condensation of the steam inside the accessory 100. Furthermore, the position of the exhaust openings 113, and the positioning of the handle 12 cantilevered behind the sole 10, makes it possible to prevent the steam emitted through the exhaust openings 113 does not come to sweep the area of the handle 12 at the risk of burning the user.
- the accessory 100 thus produced therefore makes it possible to limit the risk of burns for the user by the flow of condensate through the sides of the accessory 100 when the accessory 100 is used with the iron 1 and the latter delivers a strong flow of steam.
- the exhaust openings may have a different shape and be, for example arranged, arranged at least partly on the front face of the accessory.
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Abstract
Accessoire (100) pour appareil de repassage et/ou défroissage comportant une semelle (10) équipée de trous de sortie de vapeur (14), ledit accessoire (100) comportant un corps (101) comprenant une face supérieure configurée pour épouser la forme du contour de la semelle (10) et comportant un élément (112) amovible perméable à la vapeur, le corps (101) comportant une paroi périphérique (110) délimitant latéralement une chambre de diffusion de vapeur (104) permettant le passage de la vapeur depuis la face supérieure jusqu'à travers l'élément (112), ledit élément étant un textile (112) perméable à la vapeur, avantageusement de type microfibres, destiné à venir au contact du vêtement à traiter et la paroi périphérique (110) comportant des ouvertures d'échappement (113) permettant au flux de vapeur de s'échapper latéralement à l'accessoire (100) sans passer au travers dudit textile (112).Accessory (100) for ironing and/or steaming appliance comprising a soleplate (10) equipped with steam outlet holes (14), said accessory (100) comprising a body (101) comprising an upper face configured to match the shape of the contour of the sole (10) and comprising a removable element (112) permeable to vapor, the body (101) comprising a peripheral wall (110) laterally delimiting a vapor diffusion chamber (104) allowing the passage of steam from the upper face up to through the element (112), said element being a vapor-permeable textile (112), advantageously of the microfiber type, intended to come into contact with the garment to be treated and the peripheral wall (110) comprising exhaust openings (113) allowing the steam flow to escape laterally from the accessory (100) without passing through said textile (112).
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La présente invention se rapporte au domaine des accessoires pour appareil de repassage comportant une semelle équipée de trous de sortie de vapeur et se rapporte plus particulièrement à un accessoire comportant un corps comprenant une face supérieure configurée pour épouser la forme du contour de la semelle et comportant une paroi périphérique délimitant latéralement une chambre de diffusion de vapeur permettant le passage de la vapeur depuis la face supérieure jusqu'à travers un élément perméable à la vapeur porté par l'accessoire.The present invention relates to the field of accessories for ironing appliances comprising a soleplate equipped with steam outlet holes and relates more particularly to an accessory comprising a body comprising an upper face configured to match the shape of the contour of the soleplate and comprising a peripheral wall laterally delimiting a steam diffusion chamber allowing the passage of steam from the upper face to through a vapor-permeable element carried by the accessory.
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Un tel accessoire comporte un élément perméable à la vapeur qui permet de parfumer le vêtement traité à l'aide de l'appareil de défroissage.Such an accessory includes a vapor-permeable element which makes it possible to perfume the garment treated using the steaming device.
Cependant, un tel accessoire n'est pas adapté pour retirer des poussières, particules ou cheveux pouvant être accrochés à la surface d'un article tel un vêtement, un rideau ou un canapé.However, such an accessory is not suitable for removing dust, particles or hair that may be attached to the surface of an item such as clothing, a curtain or a sofa.
La présente invention vise à remédier à cet inconvénient.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour un objet un accessoire pour appareil de repassage et/ou défroissage comportant une semelle équipée de trous de sortie de vapeur, l'accessoire comportant un corps comprenant une face supérieure configurée pour épouser la forme du contour de la semelle et comportant une paroi périphérique délimitant latéralement une chambre de diffusion de vapeur permettant le passage de la vapeur depuis la face supérieure jusqu'à travers un élément perméable à la vapeur porté par l'accessoire, caractérisé en ce que l'élément est un textile perméable à la vapeur, avantageusement de type microfibres, destiné à venir au contact du vêtement à traiter et en ce que la paroi périphérique comporte des ouvertures d'échappement permettant au flux de vapeur de s'échapper latéralement à l'accessoire.The present invention aims to remedy this drawback.
For this purpose, the invention relates to an accessory for an ironing and/or steaming appliance comprising a soleplate equipped with steam outlet holes, the accessory comprising a body comprising a configured upper face to match the shape of the contour of the sole and comprising a peripheral wall laterally delimiting a vapor diffusion chamber allowing the passage of steam from the upper face to through a vapor-permeable element carried by the accessory, characterized in that the element is a vapor-permeable textile, advantageously of the microfiber type, intended to come into contact with the garment to be treated and in that the peripheral wall has exhaust openings allowing the steam flow to escape laterally to the accessory.
Un tel accessoire permet d'assainir un article en balayant ce dernier à l'aide de la semelle équipée de l'accessoire, le frottement du textile au contact de l'article permettant d'éliminer les poussières, particules, cheveux etc... pouvant être déposées à la surface de ce dernier et la diffusion de la vapeur vers le textile permettant de maintenir ce dernier humide pour une meilleure efficacité dans la captation des poussières ou particules.Such an accessory makes it possible to sanitize an article by sweeping it using the soleplate equipped with the accessory, the friction of the textile in contact with the article making it possible to eliminate dust, particles, hair, etc. which can be deposited on the surface of the latter and the diffusion of steam towards the textile making it possible to keep the latter moist for better efficiency in capturing dust or particles.
De plus, la présence des ouvertures d'échappement sur un tel accessoire permet de limiter le risque de formation de condensats à l'intérieur de la chambre de diffusion de vapeur, la vapeur pouvant s'échapper librement à l'extérieur de l'accessoire après avoir lécher la surface interne du textileIn addition, the presence of exhaust openings on such an accessory makes it possible to limit the risk of condensate formation inside the steam diffusion chamber, the steam being able to escape freely outside the accessory. after licking the internal surface of the textile
L'appareil peut en outre présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes, prises seules ou en combinaison.The device may also have one or more of the following characteristics, taken alone or in combination.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, l'élément perméable à la vapeur est porté par une face inférieure de l'accessoireAccording to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the vapor-permeable element is carried by an underside of the accessory
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, le corps comporte une lèvre inférieure sur laquelle le textile est fixé de manière amovible.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the body comprises a lower lip on which the textile is removably fixed.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, la paroi périphérique est située en retrait par rapport à la lèvre inférieure.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the peripheral wall is set back relative to the lower lip.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, le textile comporte un contour muni d'un élément élastique permettant sa fixation sur la lèvre inférieure.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the textile comprises a contour provided with an elastic element allowing its attachment to the lower lip.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, la face supérieure comporte une jupe supérieure dont la forme est configurée pour épouser la forme du contour de la semelle.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the upper face comprises an upper skirt whose shape is configured to match the shape of the contour of the sole.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, le corps comporte un crochet de fixation configuré pour se déformer élastiquement lors du montage de l'accessoire sur l'appareil de repassage et/ou défroissage.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the body comprises a fixing hook configured to deform elastically when mounting the accessory on the ironing and/or steaming appliance.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, la jupe supérieure s'étend le long de bords avant et latéraux du corps de l'accessoire, le crochet de fixation étant situé sur un bord arrière du corps de l'accessoire.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the upper skirt extends along the front and side edges of the body of the accessory, the fixing hook being located on a rear edge of the body of the accessory.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, les ouvertures d'échappement sont bordées d'une nervure.According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the exhaust openings are bordered by a rib.
Une telle nervure présente l'avantage de faire office de déflecteur qui évite que le contour du textile guide ne vienne se positionner sur les ouvertures d'échappement.Such a rib has the advantage of acting as a deflector which prevents the contour of the guide textile from being positioned on the exhaust openings.
L'invention se rapporte également à un appareil de repassage et/ou défroissage comportant un tel accessoire et caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un générateur de vapeur permettant la production d'un débit de vapeur supérieur à 20 gr/min et avantageusement supérieur à 25 gr/min.The invention also relates to an ironing and/or steaming appliance comprising such an accessory and characterized in that it comprises a steam generator allowing the production of a steam flow rate greater than 20 gr/min and advantageously greater than 25 gr/min.
Un tel débit de vapeur présente l'avantage de procurer des performances de repassage ou défroissage optimisées. De plus, à partir d'un tel débit de vapeur, les ouvertures d'échappement deviennent particulièrement nécessaires pour éviter la condensation de la vapeur à l'intérieur de l'accessoire.Such a steam flow has the advantage of providing optimized ironing or steaming performance. In addition, from such a steam flow rate, exhaust openings become particularly necessary to avoid steam condensation inside the accessory.
Selon une caractéristique avantageuse de l'invention, le générateur de vapeur comporte une cuve pour la génération de vapeur sous pressionAccording to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the steam generator comprises a tank for generating steam under pressure
On comprendra mieux les buts, aspects et avantages de la présente invention, d'après la description donnée ci-après d'un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention présenté à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :
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figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'un fer à repasser et d'un accessoire selon un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention, l'accessoire étant représenté désaccouplé du fer à repasser 1 et sans sa microfibre ; - La
figure 2 est une vue en perspective de l'accessoire ; - La
figure 3 est une vue en perspective du fer à repasser accouplé à l'accessoire ; - La
figure 4 est une vue de côté du fer à repasser accouplé à l'accessoire, l'accessoire étant représenté partiellement en coupe au niveau du verrou ; - La
figure 5 est une vue en perspective de l'accessoire et de la microfibre destinée à le revêtir ; - La
figure 6 est une vue en perspective de l'accessoire revêtu de sa microfibre.
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figure 1 is a perspective view of an iron and an accessory according to a particular embodiment of the invention, the accessory being shown uncoupled from theiron 1 and without its microfiber; - There
figure 2 is a perspective view of the accessory; - There
Figure 3 is a perspective view of the iron coupled to the accessory; - There
Figure 4 is a side view of the iron coupled to the accessory, the accessory being shown partially in section at the lock; - There
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the accessory and the microfiber intended to cover it; - There
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the accessory covered in its microfiber.
Seuls les éléments nécessaires à la compréhension de l'invention ont été représentés. Pour faciliter la lecture des dessins, les mêmes éléments portent les mêmes références d'une figure à l'autre.Only the elements necessary for understanding the invention have been represented. To make the drawings easier to read, the same elements carry the same references from one figure to another.
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Le fer à repasser 1 comporte un boitier 11, placé au-dessus de la semelle 10, et comprend une poignée 12 de préhension disposée en porte-à-faux par rapport à la semelle 10, la poignée 12 comportant une extrémité avant rattachée au boitier 11 et une extrémité arrière libre faisant saillie latéralement au boitier 11.
Le fer à repasser 1 est relié par un cordon 3 flexible à une base portative, non représentée sur les figures, cette base renfermant une cuve pour la production de vapeur sous pression comprenant un orifice de sortie de vapeur équipé d'une électrovanne pilotée par une gâchette 13 disposée sous la poignée 12 du fer à repasser 1. De manière préférentielle, la cuve est dimensionnée pour produire de la vapeur sous une pression supérieure à 4 bars et pour alimenter le fer à repasser 1 avec un débit de vapeur instantané supérieur à 50 gr/min.
Le boitier 11 renferme classiquement une fonderie en aluminium, non visible sur les figures, qui est au contact thermique de la semelle 10 et qui comprend une résistance chauffante, régulée au moyen d'un thermostat. La fonderie renferme un circuit de distribution de la vapeur assurant le réchauffage de la vapeur et la vaporisation des éventuels condensats transportés par la vapeur, cette vapeur étant diffusée par des trous de sortie de vapeur 14 ménagés dans la semelle 10.The
The
The
Conformément aux
La face supérieure du corps 101 comprend des orifices d'entrée de vapeur 103 venant en correspondance des trous de sorties de vapeur 14, le corps 101 comportant une pluralité de cloisons de renforts s'étendant perpendiculaire à la face supérieure du corps 101 et formant une structure ajourée délimitée latéralement par une paroi périphérique 110, s'étendant avantageusement sur une hauteur comprise entre 5 mm et 10 mm.The upper face of the
Cette zone ajourée du corps 101, délimité latéralement par la paroi périphérique 10, forme une chambre de diffusion de vapeur 104 mettant fluidiquement en relation les orifices d'entrée de vapeur 103 de la face supérieure et une ouverture inférieure 105 de sortie de vapeur ménagée sur la face inférieure de l'accessoire 100.This perforated zone of the
La chambre de diffusion de vapeur 104 comprend notamment une ouverture centrale 106, de forme générale triangulaire aux angles arrondis, et deux ouvertures arrière 107 venant en regard d'une zone de la semelle 10 démunies de trous de sortie de vapeur, qui permettent à la fois d'alléger la structure du corps 101 et de former des volumes dans lesquels la vapeur en provenance des orifices d'entrée de vapeur 103 peut librement se diffuser.The
De manière préférentielle, la face supérieure du corps 101 comporte un joint 108 qui s'étend sur tout le pourtour de l'accessoire 100, en étant situé légèrement en retrait par rapport au contour de l'accessoire 100, le joint 108 s'étendant en bordure des orifices d'entrée de vapeur 103 et des ouvertures arrière 107. Le corps 101 comporte également avantageusement des parois déflectrices 109 disposées en regard d'au moins une partie des orifices d'entrée de vapeur 103 et qui permettent de dévier une partie le flux de vapeur pénétrant au travers des orifices d'entrée de vapeur 103 en direction de la paroi périphérique 110.Preferably, the upper face of the
Conformément aux
La lèvre inférieure 111 forme une surface d'accroche pour un textile 112 perméable à la vapeur, de préférence de type microfibres, présentant une forme adaptée pour recouvrir l'ouverture inférieure 105 de l'accessoire 100.The
Selon l'exemple particulier de réalisation illustré sur les figures, le textile 112 comporte un élément élastique, s'étendant sur tout son pourtour, qui permet la fixation du textile 112 sur l'accessoire 100 en engageant par déformation élastique du contour du textile 112 autour de la lèvre inférieure 111, comme cela est représenté sur la
Plus particulièrement selon l'invention, la paroi périphérique 110 comporte des ouvertures d'échappement 113 qui traversent latéralement la paroi périphérique 110 et établisse une communication fluidique entre la chambre de diffusion de vapeur 104 ménagée à l'intérieur du corps 101 et l'extérieur de l'accessoire 100.More particularly according to the invention, the
Ces ouvertures d'échappement 113 sont avantageusement disposées symétriquement sur les deux côtés de l'accessoire 100 et sont bordées d'une nervure 114 qui fait saillie sur la paroi périphérique 110. Selon le mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention illustré sur les figures, chaque côté de l'accessoire 100 comporte deux ouvertures d'échappement 113 qui s'étendent directement sous la jupe supérieure 102, sur une hauteur comprise entre 2 et 4 mm et sur une longueur de l'ordre de 5 cm.These
Conformément à la
Les deux patins115 arrière sont disposés de part et d'autre d'un crochet de fixation 116 disposé au niveau de l'extrémité arrière de l'accessoire 100, ce crochet de fixation 116 étant avantageusement porté par un verrou 117 en matière plastique qui est rapporté sur le corps 101 de l'accessoire 100 et qui est monté mobile en translation le long de l'axe longitudinal de l'accessoire 100.The two
Conformément à la
Le verrou 117 comprend avantageusement une languette 119 faisant saillie sur la face arrière de l'accessoire 100 et permettant d'exercer manuellement une traction sur le verrou 117 afin de déplacer ce dernier à l'encontre du ressort de rappel 118, et permettre le déplacement du crochet de fixation 116 vers l'arrière pour désaccoupler l'accessoire 100 du boitier 11 du fer à repasser 1.The
L'utilisation et les avantages d'un tel accessoires vont maintenant être décrits.The use and advantages of such accessories will now be described.
Lorsque l'utilisateur souhaite traiter un textile avec de la vapeur, par exemple un rideau, un canapé ou un vêtement, dans le but de le purifier en éliminant les poussières, particules, cheveux pouvant être disposées sur ce dernier, il met en place l'accessoire 100 sur la semelle 10 du fer à repasser 1 en engagement l'extrémité avant de la semelle 10 contre le patin 115 avant puis en appliquant la semelle 10 du fer à repasser 1 contre les patins 115 arrière. Lors de cette manipulation, le crochet de fixation 116 se glisse au-dessus de la semelle 10, après s'être déplacé en translation à l'encontre du ressort de rappel 118, et assure l'immobilisation de l'accessoire 100 sur la semelle 10.When the user wishes to treat a textile with steam, for example example a curtain, a sofa or a piece of clothing, in order to purify it by eliminating dust, particles, hair that may be placed on the latter, it places the
L'utilisateur met ensuite en place le textile 112 en microfibres autour de la lèvre inférieure 111 de l'accessoire 100, ce textile 112 se trouvant maintenu sous tension sur l'accessoire 100 grâce à la tension exercée par l'élément élastique qui court le long de la périphérie du textile 112. Lors de cette mise en place du textile 112 sur l'accessoire, la présence des nervures 114 permet de maintenir le bord du textile sous les ouvertures d'échappement 113 et d'éviter ainsi que ces dernières ne soient masquées par le textile 112.The user then places the
L'utilisateur peut alors utiliser le fer à repasser 1, équipé de l'accessoire 100, pour traiter à la vapeur l'élément à purifier, ce traitement s'effectuant en balayant la surface à traiter avec l'accessoire 100 tout en appuyant sur la gâchette 13 du fer à repasser 1.The user can then use the
Le flux de vapeur émis par les trous de sortie de la semelle 10 pénètre alors dans la chambre de diffusion de vapeur 104 par les orifices d'entrée de vapeur 103 de l'accessoire 100, la présence du joint 108 au contact de la semelle 10 évitant qu'une partie du flux de vapeur ne s'échappe latéralement à la semelle 10.The steam flow emitted by the outlet holes of the sole 10 then enters the
Le flux de vapeur passant au travers l'accessoire 100 vient lécher le textile 112, en participant à son humidification, puis est évacué à l'extérieur de l'accessoire 100 en passant par les ouvertures d'échappement 113 latérales de l'accessoire 100.The steam flow passing through the accessory 100 licks the
Une telle caractéristique permet d'éviter que de la vapeur ne reste confinée dans la chambre de diffusion de vapeur 104. On limite ainsi le risque de condensation de la vapeur à l'intérieur de l'accessoire 100. Par ailleurs, la position des ouvertures d'échappement 113, et le positionnement de la poignée 12 en porte à faux derrière la semelle 10, permet d'éviter que la vapeur émise par les ouvertures d'échappement 113 ne vienne balayer la zone de la poignée 12 au risque de bruler l'utilisateur.Such a characteristic makes it possible to prevent steam from remaining confined in the
L'accessoire 100 ainsi réalisé permet donc de limiter le risque de brulure de l'utilisateur par l'écoulement de condensats par les côtés de l'accessoire 100 lorsque l'accessoire 100 est utilisé avec le fer à repasser 1 et que ce dernier délivre un fort débit de vapeur.The
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et illustré qui n'a été donné qu'à titre d'exemple. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention.Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which has been given only by way of example. Modifications remain possible, particularly from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.
Ainsi, dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, les ouvertures d'échappement pourront présenter une forme différente et être, par exemple disposé, disposées au moins en partie sur la face avant de l'accessoire.Thus, in a variant embodiment not shown, the exhaust openings may have a different shape and be, for example arranged, arranged at least partly on the front face of the accessory.
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