EP4604815A1 - Accessoire de nettoyage par diffusion de vapeur - Google Patents
Accessoire de nettoyage par diffusion de vapeurInfo
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- EP4604815A1 EP4604815A1 EP23812997.7A EP23812997A EP4604815A1 EP 4604815 A1 EP4604815 A1 EP 4604815A1 EP 23812997 A EP23812997 A EP 23812997A EP 4604815 A1 EP4604815 A1 EP 4604815A1
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- Prior art keywords
- steam
- diffusion
- cleaning
- accessory
- base
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
- A47L1/02—Power-driven machines or devices
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L1/00—Cleaning windows
- A47L1/06—Hand implements
- A47L1/08—Hand implements with provision for supplying liquids, e.g. cleaning agents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L11/00—Machines for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
- A47L11/40—Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups A47L11/02 - A47L11/38, or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers, levers
- A47L11/4036—Parts or details of the surface treating tools
- A47L11/4044—Vacuuming or pick-up tools; Squeegees
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L—DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
- A47L11/00—Machines for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, walls, or wall coverings
- A47L11/40—Parts or details of machines not provided for in groups A47L11/02 - A47L11/38, or not restricted to one of these groups, e.g. handles, arrangements of switches, skirts, buffers, levers
- A47L11/408—Means for supplying cleaning or surface treating agents
- A47L11/4086—Arrangements for steam generation
Definitions
- Some household appliances use steam to clean surfaces, such as windows. Once projected onto the surface, the vapor condenses and it is necessary to be able to evacuate the liquid resulting from this condensation.
- devices of this type provide for the use of a squeegee and/or a wipe, integrated into the steam diffusion nozzle.
- none of these devices provide complete satisfaction, in particular because the relative positioning of the squeegee, the wipe and the steam projection zone does not allow effective evacuation of the liquid resulting from the condensation and does not optimize the diffusion of steam on the surface.
- the steam is partly projected onto the wipe, which becomes humid, which reduces its capacity to absorb the liquid resulting from the condensation.
- One aim of this presentation is to improve the efficiency of a household appliance for cleaning surfaces by steam diffusion.
- Another goal of this presentation is to improve the handling of a household appliance for cleaning surfaces by steam diffusion.
- Another aim of this presentation is to propose a household appliance for cleaning surfaces by steam diffusion which is of economical and reliable construction, and which is simple and quick to use.
- a steam diffusion cleaning accessory comprising: a steam diffusion handle, a steam transmission orifice being provided at the level of a end of handle; and a cleaning head extending from the handle at the end provided with the steam transmission port, the cleaning head comprising: a scraping member of a surface to be cleaned; a cleaning element capable of being humidified and intended to come into contact with the surface to be cleaned; and a diffusion channel connected to the transmission orifice and opening only between the scraping element and the cleaning element, the diffusion channel being provided to diffuse steam from the transmission orifice.
- the cleaning head may include: a transverse body extending from the handle; and a support provided to hold the cleaning element and configured to be removably mounted on the cross body.
- the transverse body and the support can delimit a diffusion chamber and a diffusion opening which define an end portion of the diffusion channel, the diffusion opening allowing communication between the diffusion chamber and the exterior of the cleaning head so as to diffuse steam from the transmission port to the diffusion opening.
- the transverse body may comprise a first wall delimiting a first part of the diffusion channel.
- the support may comprise a second wall delimiting a second part of the diffusion channel.
- the second wall can be arranged so that steam circulating within the diffusion channel is diffused over substantially an entire length of the cleaning head in a direction of main extension of the cleaning head.
- the transverse body may extend transversely to a main extension direction of the handle.
- the scraping element can be configured to be attached and fixed to the transverse body, preferably by means of a metal fixing member.
- the cleaning accessory may further include a locking component configured to secure the support to the cross body, the locking component preferably including a resilient tab provided with a hook.
- the cleaning element may be removable and configured to be attached and fixed to the support, preferably by means of an elastic component.
- the scraping element may comprise a support blade, preferably metallic, and a flexible blade, preferably made of silicone.
- Figure 1 illustrates a household appliance.
- Figure 2 illustrates a household appliance comprising a steam diffusion accessory intended for ironing arranged in a storage space.
- Figure 3 illustrates a household appliance comprising a steam diffusion accessory intended for ironing held in a storage space.
- Figure 4 illustrates a household appliance comprising a steam diffusion accessory intended for steaming maintained in a storage space.
- Figure 5 illustrates a household appliance comprising a steam diffusion accessory intended for steaming suspended in a storage space.
- Figure 6 illustrates a household appliance comprising a steam diffusion accessory intended for cleaning suspended in a storage space.
- Figure 7 is an enlarged view of a retaining member and a hooking element intended to cooperate.
- Figure 8 illustrates a steam generator arranged inside a steam diffusion base of the household appliance of Figure 1, the base being partially shown in this figure to allow certain internal elements of the base to be visualized.
- Figure 9 is a sectional view, along a vertical plane, of the upper part of the vapor diffusion base of the device of Figure 1.
- Figure 10 is a sectional view, similar to that of Figure 9, of the vapor diffusion base cooperating with a connection member.
- Figure 11 is another sectional view, in a section plane parallel to the section plane of Figures 9 and 10, of the upper part of the vapor diffusion base cooperating with the connection member.
- Figure 12 illustrates a steam diffusion accessory intended for ironing intended to be connected to a steam diffusion base.
- FIG 13 illustrates part of the steam diffusion accessory intended for ironing shown in Figure 12.
- Figure 14 illustrates different cleaning heads which can be coupled alternately to a base connected to the steam diffusion base to form different steam diffusion members.
- Figure 15 is a sectional view of the steam diffusion accessory when the base is coupled to a cleaning head intended for washing windows.
- Figure 16 is another sectional view of the steam diffusion member when the base is coupled to the cleaning head intended for washing windows.
- Figure 17 is a sectional view of the cleaning head intended for washing windows.
- Figure 18 is an exploded perspective view of the cleaning head intended for washing windows mounted on the base of the steam diffusion member.
- Figure 19 is another exploded perspective view of the cleaning head intended for washing windows mounted on the base of the steam diffusion member.
- Figure 20 is yet another exploded perspective view of the cleaning head intended for washing windows mounted on the base of the steam diffusion member.
- Figure 21 is a perspective view of a part of a connection member in two different configurations.
- Figure 22 is an exploded perspective view of the connection member partially illustrated in Figure 21.
- Figure 23 is another exploded perspective view of the connection member of Figure 21.
- Figure 25 is an exploded perspective view of the connection member partially illustrated in Figure 24.
- Figure 26 is a sectional view of the connection member of Figure 21.
- Figure 27 is a sectional view of an end piece of a steam diffusion conduit fitted to the connection member of Figure 21.
- Figure 1 illustrates a household appliance 1, that is to say a device running on electricity and intended to meet domestic needs.
- the household appliance 1 is capable of performing various functions such as the treatment of laundry, typically ironing and/or removing wrinkles from clothes, and/or cleaning surfaces, such as a window. To perform these functions, the household appliance 1 is configured to diffuse steam, preferably water vapor.
- the household appliance 1 is portable, in that it is designed to be easily transported by a user.
- the household appliance 1 comprises a steam diffusion base 2 and a steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 removable relative to the steam diffusion base 2.
- a shutter panel 241 is pivotally mounted on the vapor diffusion base 2 between an deployed position in which the panel closes the connection opening 2021 and a retracted position in which the panel extends inside the casing 20.
- the pivoting assembly can, for example, be arranged on the casing 20 or inside the casing 20, typically on the wall delimiting the connection channel 2022.
- the steam diffusion base 2 is advantageously supplied with electrical energy via an electrical cable 271, connected to the base, and intended to be connected to a domestic electrical network.
- the steam diffusion base 2 can be provided with a reel 272 on which the electrical cable 271 is mounted.
- the reel 272 can be passive, as illustrated in Figure 3, that is to say consist only of a hook around which the cable can be wound, or, in a manner known per se, be active, with a device making it possible to automatically wind the cable in a cavity provided for this purpose in the steam diffusion base 2.
- the steam diffusion member 6 is designed to project the steam produced by the steam diffusion base 2.
- the steam passes through the cord 7, once it is connected to the steam diffusion base 2 by means of the connection member 8.
- a restriction element 76 can be provided in the member connection 8 of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5, as described in more detail below.
- the household appliance 1 may comprise a plurality of steam diffusion accessories 3, 4, 5, at least one of which is provided with such a restriction element 76 and at least one other does not, or more precisely which its tip 75, described in more detail below, is devoid of.
- the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 is removable insofar as the connection member 8 is intended to be connected or disconnected from the steam diffusion base 2. This is particularly useful for adapting the use of the household appliance 1 with the various desired uses. Indeed, the use of a steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 is determined by its steam diffusion member 6.
- the steam diffusion member 6 comprises a gripping handle 67 from which a steam diffusion head 61 extends.
- the gripping handle 67 can be integral with the steam diffusion head 61, or else be assembled and fixed to the steam diffusion head 61 by means of any suitable fixing element, for example screws.
- the gripping handle 67 allows manipulation of the steam diffusion member 6 by a user, but also the transport of the steam diffusion accessory 3, A, 5 if necessary.
- the gripping handle 67 can be provided with a switch, typically a trigger 671, controlling the opening of the solenoid valve of the steam diffusion base 2, to authorize diffusion of steam from the steam generator 21 towards the steam diffusion member 6, through the cord 7.
- the trigger 671 is movably mounted, for example by pivoting, on the gripping handle 67 and is connected to electronic components making it possible to transmit a request from the trigger 671 by a user, via electrical wires 730 extending inside the cord 7, to the processor of the vapor diffusion base 2.
- the trigger 671 can be monostable, it is that is to say, can be brought manually into a depressed position activating the opening of the solenoid valve and automatically return to a rest position when no pressure is exerted on it.
- the gripping handle 67 can be provided with a hooking element 674 and a guide element 675 which are, respectively, intended to cooperate with the retaining member 2011 and the immobilization element 20112 arranged at the storage space 2010 of the vapor diffusion base 2.
- the hooking element 674 generally takes the form of a loop extending from the end of the gripping handle 67 opposite the steam diffusion head 61, which makes it possible to avoid any collision between the steam diffusion head 61 and the retaining member 2011, and facilitates the storage of the steam diffusion member 6 on the basis of vapor diffusion 2.
- the guide element 675 can take the form of a groove formed within the loop to cooperate with the rib of the immobilizing element 20112.
- Figure 5 and Figure 6 typically illustrate a vapor diffusion member 6 in the suspension position in which the retaining member 2011 and the immobilizing element 20112 of the vapor diffusion base 2 cooperate, respectively, with the hooking element 674 and the immobilizing element 20112 of the gripping handle 67 of the steam diffusion member 6.
- the steam diffusion head 61 is intended to project the steam produced by the steam diffusion base 2, its structure being adapted to the desired use, for example the treatment of linen by ironing or steaming, or the cleaning of surfaces .
- Figure 1, Figure 4, Figure 5 illustrate a steam diffusion member 6 when the steam diffusion accessory is a steaming accessory 5 intended for steaming laundry.
- Figure 2, Figure 3, Figure 12 and Figure 13 illustrate a steam diffusion member 6 when the steam diffusion accessory is an iron 3.
- Figure 6, Figure 14, Figure 15, Figure 16, Figure 17, Figure 18, Figure 19 and Figure 20 illustrate a steam diffusion member 6 when the steam diffusion accessory is a surface cleaning accessory 4.
- the steam diffusion head 61 can be provided with a hooking recess 676 complementary to the stop 2013 of the steam diffusion base 2.
- Figure 4 illustrates that, in the case of a steam diffusion member 6 of a steaming accessory 5, the hooking recess 676 takes the form of a groove made at the surface of the steam diffusion head.
- steam 61 which is opposite the gripping handle 67, the storage space 2010 providing a sub-space 20100, at the level of the lower end of the storage space 2010, that is to say the end closest to the support face 200 of the steam diffusion base 2, adapted to accommodate a portion of the steam diffusion head 61 in order to limit its bulk.
- Figure 2 Figure 3
- Figure 12 and Figure 13 illustrate that a steam diffusion member 6 of an ironing accessory 3 comprises a main body forming a steam diffusion head 61, and a gripping handle 67 connected to the main body.
- the steam diffusion head 61 comprises a heating soleplate 65 intended to come into contact with the laundry to be treated, typically a garment to be ironed.
- the heating soleplate 65 comprises a thermally conductive material, such as metal, and may further comprise a coating positioned at its surface intended to come into contact with the laundry, the coating being configured to improve sliding on the laundry and/or or avoid damaging the laundry.
- a plurality of steam diffusion ports (not visible in Figure 12) is provided through the heating soleplate 65.
- the steam diffusion head 61 comprises a diffusion circuit adapted to supply the steam diffusion orifices with steam produced within the steam diffusion base 2 and passing through the cord 7.
- Figure 12 also illustrates that the steam diffusion head 61 comprises a housing 66 delimiting an internal cavity 660, the heating sole 65 being mounted on the steam diffusion head 61 so as to delimit, with the housing 66, a passage of communication 6600 between the internal cavity 660 and the exterior of the steam diffusion head 61.
- the housing 66 is provided to protect the components of the vapor diffusion member 6.
- Figure 12 illustrates that a heating member 6630, 6631, 661 can be arranged within the internal cavity 660 and be configured to heat the heating soleplate 65.
- the heating member 6630, 6631, 661 is embedded in the sole 65 and comprises a metallic tubular element 6630, typically made of copper-plated steel, defining the external wall of the heating member 6630, 6631, 661, and a conductive element d electricity, typically taking the form of a resistive electric wire 661, extending inside the tubular element 6630.
- the tubular element 6630 is, moreover, filled with magnesia 6631 which ensures both the electrical insulation of the tubular element 6630 relative to the resistive electric wire 661 and good thermal conduction towards the sole 65.
- at least part of the resistive electric wire 661 extends to the exterior of the tubular element 6630 and has a free end 6610 allowing its electrical connection to a power cable extending through the cord 7.
- Figure 12 also illustrates the attachment recess 676 provided within the vapor diffusion member 6, and more precisely the vapor diffusion head 61, and intended to cooperate with the stop 2013 of the diffusion base steam 2.
- the hooking recess 676 is made at a portion of the steam diffusion head 61 intended to extend facing the ground when the steam diffusion member 6 is in the vertical position. This is, however, not limiting, since the attachment recess 676 could be provided at other portions of the steam diffusion head 61.
- the portion of the vapor diffusion head 61 which is opposite the hooking recess 676 forms a retaining portion 610 adapted to cooperate with the retaining member 2011 of the base vapor diffusion 2.
- the shape of this retaining portion 610 is in fact intended to match the shape of an internal surface of the retaining member 2011 in the deployed position of the retaining member 2011, the blocking of the steam diffusion member 6 in a vertical position within the space storage 2010 resulting from the inclination, relative to the vertical, of the external surface of the steam diffusion head 61 at this retaining portion 610.
- the gripping handle 67 is hollow.
- the gripping handle 67 comprises a wall delimiting an internal cavity 678 which extends inside the gripping handle 67.
- the internal cavity 678 is in particular intended to house the mechanical and/or electronic elements making it possible to transmit the requests of the trigger 671 to the processor of the steam diffusion base 2, via the cord 7.
- This internal cavity 678 is closed by a cover 677 designed to cooperate with the wall delimiting the internal cavity 678.
- the cover 677 can be provided with hooking elements 6770 making it easier for a user to grip the gripping handle 67.
- Figure 13 also illustrates that, due in particular to the structural fragility which may result from the presence of the internal cavity 678 within the gripping handle 67, reinforcing ribs 673 can be provided, which extend inside of the internal cavity 678 and connect together different portions of the wall delimiting the internal cavity 678 to reinforce the structure of the gripping handle 67.
- the reinforcing ribs 673 can also be used to hold all or part of the mechanical and/or electronic elements making it possible to transmit the requests of the trigger 671 movably mounted on the gripping handle 67 to the processor of the vapor diffusion base 2.
- an insulation sheath 662 surrounds at least a portion of the free part of the resistive electrical wire 661 extending outside the tubular element 6630. In this way, the free end 6610 of the resistive electric wire 661 is electrically isolated from the tubular element 6630.
- the insulation sheath 662 may comprise any suitable electrically insulating material, such as plastic.
- the insulation sheath 662 can have any suitable shape and dimensions. to insulate the resistive electric wire 661 and thus prevent it from establishing an electric arc with liquid accidentally circulating within the internal cavity 660.
- an evacuation system can be provided configured to evacuate, by gravity, liquid from the internal cavity 660 towards the outside of the vapor diffusion head 61 when the vapor diffusion member 6 is arranged at the within the storage space 2010, or more generally when the steam diffusion member 6 is in a vertical position, that is to say in a position where the steam diffusion head 61 extends substantially perpendicular to the ground.
- This evacuation system offers additional safety by preventing a large quantity of liquid from accumulating in the vapor diffusion member 6 when the latter is stored in the storage space 2010.
- liquid can enter the internal cavity 678 of the gripping handle 67, for example through the gaps separating the cover 677 from the rest of the gripping handle 67, or through the gaps separating the trigger 671 from the rest of the handle. the gripping handle 67. Therefore, the lifespan of the moisture-sensitive components which extend within the internal cavity 678 is critical.
- the gripping handle 67 includes an evacuation system 672 configured to evacuate a liquid by gravity from the inside of the gripping handle 67 to the outside of the gripping handle 67 when the steam diffusion member 6 is arranged within the storage space 2010 or, more generally, when the steam diffusion member 6 is in a vertical position, that is to say in a position where the gripping handle 67 extends substantially perpendicular to the ground.
- the evacuation system 672 of the gripping handle 67 may include various components.
- the evacuation system 672 of the gripping handle 67 may comprise at least one evacuation orifice 6720, preferably two evacuation orifices 6720, provided through an evacuation wall 6721 of the handle.
- grip 67 intended to extend opposite the support face 200 when the vapor diffusion member 6 is arranged within the storage space 2010. Liquid accumulated within the internal cavity 678 can thus advantageously be evacuate it as soon as the gripping handle 67 is positioned vertically.
- at least one passage recess 6730 can be provided through at least one of the reinforcing ribs 673, so as to allow circulation of liquid through the reinforcing rib 673.
- Figure 14, Figure 15 and Figure 16 illustrate a steam diffusion member 6 of a cleaning accessory 4 intended for cleaning surfaces.
- a steam diffusion member 6 of a steaming accessory 5 such as that illustrated in Figure 1, Figure 4 and Figure 5.
- FIG 15 and Figure 16 show that a steam transmission orifice 670 is provided at one end of the gripping handle 67, steam being capable of being diffused from the steam diffusion base 2 to to the steam transmission orifice 670 once the steam diffusion accessory 4 connected to the steam diffusion base 2.
- the gripping handle 67 constitutes, in this case, an extension of the cord 7 to transmit the steam produced within the steam diffusion base 2 up to the steam diffusion head 61.
- the steam transmission orifice 670 is thus typically formed by the end of the steam diffusion conduit 74 extending within the cord 7 and described in more detail below, the gripping handle 67 being provided to maintain this end of the steam diffusion conduit 74.
- the steam transmission orifice 670 is also provided at the level of the end of the gripping handle 67 which is opposite to the hooking element 674.
- Figure 14 Figure 15 and Figure 16 further illustrate that the steam diffusion head 61, which extends from the end of the gripping handle 67 provided with the steam transmission orifice 670, comprises a base 62 and a steam diffusion part 64 advantageously constituted by different types of cleaning heads.
- the base 62 extends from the gripping handle 67 at the level of the end of the gripping handle 67 which is provided with the transmission orifice of steam 670.
- Figure 14 shows that the base 62 further comprises a coupling face 6310, a main orifice 6311 and two secondary orifices 6312 being provided within the coupling face 6310, the secondary orifices 6312 being provided on either side of the main orifice 6311.
- the main orifice 6311 and the secondary orifices 6312 are, moreover, preferably aligned along an axis transverse to the gripping handle 67, or even aligned in a plane transverse to the gripping handle 67.
- the secondary orifices 6312 could also be aligned in a first plane transverse to the gripping handle 67, the main orifice 6311 extending in a second plane transverse to the handle, the second plane being further from the gripping handle 67 than the first plane.
- the relative positioning of the main orifice 6311 and the secondary orifices 6312 is provided to ensure the correcting of the mounting of the cleaning head 64 with the base 62.
- Figure 15 illustrates that a main channel 6321 extends from the main orifice 6311 towards the interior of the base 62 and is connected to the steam transmission orifice 670.
- the main channel 6321 that steam can be diffused from the steam transmission orifice 670 towards the main orifice 6311.
- the main channel 6321 has a section 63211 of frustoconical shape positioned at the level of the orifice main 6311, the section 63211 flaring towards the main orifice 6311. As described in more detail below, this flaring makes it possible to stabilize the fixing of the cleaning head 64 on the base 62.
- two secondary channels 6322 extend, respectively, from the two secondary orifices 6312 towards the inside of the base 62.
- the main channel 6321 and the secondary channels 6312 extend in the same axial direction corresponding to the direction coupling/uncoupling of the cleaning head 64 on the base 62.
- the secondary channels 6322 serve for keying when mounting the cleaning head 64, but also make it possible to ensure mechanical consistency, as will be described further in details below.
- Figure 14 shows that an anti-rotation groove 63221 opens into at least one secondary channel 6322 and, as described in more detail below, is also useful for the mechanical consistency of the diffusion head of steam 61.
- Figure 15 and Figure 16 show that the base 62 can comprise an intermediate coupling part 63, which can be removable relative to the base 62, and which comprises the coupling face 6310 and a plurality of walls delimiting the channel main channel 6321 and the secondary channels 6322.
- Figure 16 also illustrates that the main channel 6321 of the intermediate coupling piece 63 is extended by a hollow connection stud 63212 intended to be inserted within the end of the diffusion conduit of steam 74, at least one seal 63210 which can be arranged at the interface between the steam diffusion conduit 74 and the connection nipple 63212, preferably an O-ring surrounding the connection nipple 63212.
- the end of the nipple connector 63212 can be provided with projections intended to cooperate with the internal surface of the vapor diffusion conduit 74, once the connector stud 63212 inserted within the vapor diffusion conduit 74, so as to prevent tearing of the part intermediate coupling 63 of the base 62.
- Providing an intermediate coupling part 63 reduces the complexity of manufacturing the steam diffusion head 61, without increasing the complexity of mounting the diffusion member steam 6. This is however not limiting, since the main channel 6321 and the secondary channels 6322 can be integral with the base 62.
- the intermediate coupling piece 63 advantageously comprises a plate 631 forming the coupling face 6310 and three protuberances 632 extending from the plate 631, each protuberance 632 comprising , respectively, a wall delimiting one of the main channel 6321 and the secondary channels 6322.
- Figure 15 even illustrates that the protuberances 632 forming the secondary channels 6322 can be provided to fix the intermediate coupling part 63 to the base 62.
- attachment orifices 6322 can be provided at the end of each of the protuberances 632 forming the secondary channels 6322 which are opposite the plate 631, and be provided to be located opposite other orifices d
- the attachment 633 of the base 62 in order to accommodate attachment means (not shown), such as screws.
- Figure 14 illustrates that various cleaning heads 64 are intended to be removably coupled to the base 62, depending on the desired cleaning function and/or the surface to be cleaned.
- the cleaning head 64 shown furthest to the left in Figure 14 is intended for cleaning a window or mirror, and is described in more detail below.
- the cleaning head 64 illustrated in the center of Figure 14 is intended for cleaning any type of flat surface, such as an induction hob or a work surface.
- the cleaning head 64 shown rightmost in Figure 14 is intended for cleaning grooves such as tile joints or faucet surrounds, and includes a brush in this regard.
- the cleaning head 64 comprises a connecting element 641 and at least two pins 642.
- the connecting element 641 forms a channel for the diffusion of steam and extends projecting from the cleaning head 64.
- the connecting element 641 is intended to be inserted into the main channel 6321 to allow diffusion of steam from the main orifice 6311 through the cleaning head 64.
- the connecting element 641 has a cross section at its axis of extension main channel 6321. In this way, the torque constraints likely to be exerted at the level of this cooperation, due to the use of the cleaning head 64, are better taken up, which improves the solidity of the cleaning head 64.
- Each of the two pins 642 extends projecting from the cleaning head 64 on either side of the connecting element 641 and are intended to be inserted, respectively, in the two secondary channels 6322 to prevent a rotational movement of the cleaning head 64 relative to the base 62 once the cleaning head 64 is coupled to the base 62.
- the pins 642 make it possible to achieve mechanical cohesion of the cleaning head 64 on the base 62.
- the pins 642 ensure the mechanical consistency of the steam diffusion member 6.
- the pins 642 are provided to prevent rotation of the cleaning head 64 relative to the base 62 around the main channel 6321, once the cleaning head 64 coupled to the base 62.
- the pin intended to be inserted into the secondary channel 6322 provided with an anti-rotation groove 63221 is itself advantageously provided with an anti-rotation rib 6422 designed to cooperate with the anti-rotation groove 63221 so as to prevent this rotation of the cleaning head 64 relative to the base 62 around the main channel 6321, once the pin has been inserted into the secondary channel 6322.
- At least one of the pins 642, if not the two pins 642, comprises at least one anchoring element 6421 , for example longitudinal ribs extending radially from the pin 642, designed to cooperate with a wall delimiting the secondary channel 6322 in which the pin 642 is intended to be inserted, so as to prevent accidental withdrawal of the cleaning head 64 out of of the base 62, by uncoupling the cleaning head 64 and the base 62, along the secondary channel 6322, preferably by friction against the wall of the secondary channel 6322.
- anchoring element 6421 for example longitudinal ribs extending radially from the pin 642, designed to cooperate with a wall delimiting the secondary channel 6322 in which the pin 642 is intended to be inserted, so as to prevent accidental withdrawal of the cleaning head 64 out of of the base 62, by uncoupling the cleaning head 64 and the base 62, along the secondary channel 6322, preferably by friction against the wall of the secondary channel 6322.
- each of the two pins 642 has a external shape which is not complementary to a shape of the secondary channel 6322 in which the pin 642 is intended to be inserted, so as to allow forceful insertion of the pin 642 within the secondary channel 6322.
- the external transverse dimensions of the pin 642 are greater than the internal transverse dimensions of the secondary channel 6322, the notion of transverse here meaning a plane orthogonal to the main extension direction of the pins 642.
- the pins 642 are thus provided to be inserted by force inside the secondary channels 6322, which reinforces the mechanical coherence and solidity of the steam diffusion member 6, despite the plurality of parts which compose it.
- the scraping element 643 is intended to extend at one end of the cleaning head 64 which is opposite the gripping handle 67 and makes it possible to scrape a surface to be cleaned.
- the scraping element 643 extends at one end of the steam diffusion member 6 which is opposite the end of the gripping handle 67 which is intended to be connected to the cord 7.
- the scraping element 643 comprises at least one rigid support blade 6431, preferably made of metal and advantageously made of aluminum, and a flexible blade 6432 advantageously comprising silicone.
- the support blade 6431 preferably surrounds at least a portion of the flexible blade 6432 according to the arrangement illustrated in Figure 17, in which it can be seen that a portion of the flexible blade 6432 which is opposite its end intended for scraping the surface can take the shape of a bulb 64320.
- the bulb 64320 is intended to fix the flexible blade 6432 to the support blade 6431, by being forcefully introduced into a fixing groove 64310 formed by an end portion of the blade support 6431 which is fixed on the cleaning head 64. This arrangement improves the efficiency of scraping by allowing the flexible blade 6432 to offer greater resistance to bending, due to its hold by the support blade 6431, while presenting a simple and practical construction.
- Figure 18 illustrates that the support blade 6431, the flexible blade 6432, the bulb 64320 and the fixing groove 64310 are designed to extend substantially transversely in relation to the gripping handle 67 and over the entire length of the cleaning head 64, in order to maximize the scraped surface.
- the diffusion channel 645 is connected to the steam transmission orifice 670 and opens only between the scraping element 643 and the cleaning element 644.
- the diffusion channel 645 is in fact provided to diffuse steam from the transmission orifice to the surface to be cleaned, without projecting steam through the cleaning element 644.
- the cleaning element 644 is only humidified by the liquid condensed on the window and not by the vapor projected, which improves its absorption efficiency.
- the cleaning head 64 advantageously comprises a transverse body 646 and a support 647, which facilitates the manufacture and assembly of the cleaning head 64.
- the transverse body 646 extends from the gripping handle 67, and more precisely from the base 62, preferably transversely to a main extension direction of the gripping handle 67 in order to maximize the cleaned surface.
- the transverse body 646 can be in one piece with the gripping handle 67 or form a separate removable part relative to the gripping handle 67, typically via the base 62.
- the transverse body 646 which comprises the the connecting element 641 and the pins 642 previously described.
- the transverse body 646 advantageously comprises a wall 6460 delimiting a first part of the diffusion channel 645 and surrounding the end of the connecting element 641 opening into the diffusion head of steam 61.
- This first part of the diffusion channel 645 extends in a rectilinear manner the connecting element 641 within the cleaning head 64.
- Figure 18 and Figure 19 also illustrate that the scraping element 643 is removable on the steam diffusion head 61, that is to say that the scraping element 643 is configured to be attached and fixed on the transverse body 646.
- a fixing member 6463 for example elastic hooks coming from molding with the transverse body 646, makes it possible to fix the scraping element 643, and more precisely the support blade 6431, to the steam diffusion head 61, in order to take up the forces to which the scraping element 643 is subjected in operation.
- the support 647 can be configured to cooperate with the fixing member 6463 so as to participate in fixing the scraping element 643 to the steam diffusion head 61.
- the support 647 is configured to be mounted on the transverse body 646 in a removable manner.
- a locking component 6471 may be provided, the locking component 6471 being configured to secure the support 647 to the transverse body 646.
- the locking component 6471 preferably comprises an elastic tab provided with 'a hook.
- the transverse body 646 may comprise a complementary component 6461, such as a latching groove, intended to be coupled to the locking component 6471 in order to keep the support 647 fixed relative to the transverse body 646, once these are coupled. 'to each other.
- the support 647 is provided to hold the cleaning element 644.
- the support 647 advantageously comprises a wall 6470 delimiting a second part of the diffusion channel 645, the wall 6460 being intended to abut the wall 6470 once the support 647 coupled to the transverse body 646.
- This wall 6470 is advantageously arranged so that steam circulating within the diffusion channel 645 is diffused over substantially an entire length of the cleaning head 64 in a direction of main extension of the cleaning head 64, i.e.
- the transverse body 646 and the support 647 delimit a diffusion chamber 648 and a diffusion opening 649, which define an end part of the diffusion channel 645, the opening of diffusion 649 authorizing communication between the diffusion chamber 648 and the exterior of the cleaning head 64 so as to diffuse steam from the transmission orifice towards the diffusion opening 649.
- the cord 7 takes the form of a tube, preferably flexible.
- the cord section 7, in a plane transverse to the main extension direction of the cord 7 at rest, can be of any suitable shape, such as a circle or an oval, the shape of the cord 7 being adapted to the elements that the cord 7 cord 7 is provided to accommodate.
- the cord 7 comprises a first end 71 intended to be connected to the vapor diffusion member 6 and a second end 72 intended to be connected to the connection member 8.
- it can be provided to provide the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 with a fastening element 78 which is provided to prevent the cord 7 from being torn from the steam diffusion member 6.
- This element of attachment 78 is also adapted not to limit the movements of the cord 7 relative to the steam diffusion member 6, in order to facilitate the handling of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 by a user.
- this attachment element 78 can take the form of a flexible sleeve surrounding the first end 71 of the cord 7, one end of the flexible sleeve being inserted into the the steam diffusion member 6, by means of a ball joint, the other remaining free, the wall of the flexible sleeve being provided with a plurality of through openings to increase the flexibility of the flexible sleeve.
- cord 7 is hollow and designed to accommodate at least one electrical sheath 73 and at least one steam diffusion conduit 74.
- the electrical sheath 73 preferably flexible, is intended to surround and maintain at least one electrical wire 730 extending within the cord 7, so as to insulate it from the rest of the cord 7, in particular to insulate it electrically and from liquid and gas tight manner.
- the electrical sheath 73 may comprise plastic.
- the electrical sheath 73 is preferably flexible, with a flexibility substantially identical to that of the cord 7, in order to accommodate the movements of the cord 7 when handling the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5.
- the sheath electric wire 73 also makes it possible to hold together, if necessary, a plurality of electric wires 730 within the cord 7.
- the electric wires 730 are intended to circulate an electric current between the vapor diffusion base 2 and the diffusion member steam 6.
- the electrical wires 730 can also be surrounded by an insulating sheath, in particular electrically insulating.
- the electric current circulating through the electric wires 730 can be associated with a control signal, typically coming from the trigger 671 to control the opening of the solenoid valve, or to an electrical power, typically from the vapor diffusion base 2 to the electrically conductive element 661 to electrically power the heating soleplate 65.
- the steam diffusion conduit 74 is intended to circulate steam produced within the steam diffusion base 2 to the steam diffusion member 6, via the connection member 8.
- the steam diffusion conduit 74 has a first end 741 intended to be connected to the steam diffusion member 6.
- the steam diffusion conduit 74 can take the form of a flexible tube, a flexibility substantially identical to that of the cord 7 to accommodate the movements of the cord 7 when handling the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5, and comprising a material impervious to liquids and gases, and in particular impermeable to vapor , typically plastic.
- a tip 75 is provided to be coupled to a second end 742 of the vapor diffusion conduit 74 which is opposite the first end 741 in order to connect the vapor diffusion conduit 74 to the steam diffusion base 2 in a removable manner.
- the steam diffusion conduit 74 makes it possible to diffuse steam from the steam generator 21 towards the steam diffusion member 6.
- the nozzle 75 is designed to extend within the connection channel 2022 when the cord 7 is connected to the vapor diffusion base 2 via the connection member 8.
- the end piece 75 is intended to be coupled to the connection elements 2023 arranged on the side of the connection channel 2022 opposite the connection opening 2021, in order to be able to receive steam produced by the steam generator 21, via the supply conduit 214.
- at least one seal 753, preferably O-ring can be arranged around the end piece 75, preferably being housed in a groove 750 formed at an external surface of the end piece 75, the seal 753 being designed to cooperate with one of the connection elements 2023 in the configuration of insertion of the tip 75 within the steam diffusion base 2, to prevent a steam leak within the connection channel 2022.
- the tip 75 comprises a restriction element 76, preferably mechanical, configured to reduce a flow rate and/or modify a speed of steam flow coming from the diffusion base of steam 2.
- a mechanical restriction element 76 has the advantage of being simple and inexpensive to manufacture. This is, however, not limiting since the restriction element 76 could just as easily be electric or electronic, for example in the form of an electrically controlled variable aperture diaphragm.
- the restriction element 76 makes it possible to adapt the flow rate and/or the speed of flow of steam produced by the steam generator 21 as a function of the steam diffusion member 6 which is connected to the steam diffusion base 2.
- the restriction element 76 extends within the passage channel 763, and has an external shape complementary to the passage channel 763. More precisely, the element restriction 76 may have a first portion 761 of frustoconical shape extending flaring towards the first end 751 of the tip 75 and a second portion 762 of straight shape extending towards the second end 752 of the tip 75 This form is simple and little expensive to manufacture, while allowing effective flow reduction.
- the restriction element 76 is advantageously one piece with the end piece 75, the wall of the passage channel 763 then forming the external shape of the restriction element 76, which facilitates the manufacture of the end piece 75 and limits the risks of evacuation of the restriction element 76 out of the nozzle 75, under the steam diffusion pressure.
- This passage orifice 760 of steam is advantageously provided through the restriction element 76, preferably passing right through the restriction element 76, so as to be in communication with the passage channel 763.
- This passage orifice 760 is extends along a longitudinal axis X4-X4, which is preferably parallel to the longitudinal axis X5-X5 of the passage channel 763, and opens on the one hand onto an opening at the first portion
- the passage orifice 760 has a cross section at the longitudinal axis X4-X4 of the passage orifice 760 which is less than the cross section of the passage channel 763. More precisely, the cross section passage orifice 760 has the shape of a disc whose diameter is between 1.2 and 1.7 millimeters.
- Figure 27 further illustrates that the restriction element 76 is preferably positioned equidistant from the first end 751 of the tip 75 and the second end 752 of the tip 75, which facilitates the manufacture of the end piece 75 by molding while limiting the risk that the mold, which in fact includes a weakness at the level of the restriction element 76, does not bend. Furthermore, once the connection member 8 is connected to the vapor diffusion base 2, the restriction element 76 is provided to be preferably positioned inside the vapor diffusion base 2, typically within of the connection channel 2022, ensuring vapor containment in the event of rupture of the restriction element 76.
- a reinforcing member 77 can be provided to be arranged around the second end 72 of the cord 7.
- the presence of a reinforcing member 77 is, of course, not always obligatory, and generally depends on the type of steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5.
- the reinforcing member 77 is particularly useful for preventing the connection member 8 from being torn off. of the second end 72.
- the member reinforcement 77 extends along a longitudinal axis -tearing 7710 being preferably metallic for structural reasons of resistance to tearing, the first anti-tearing extension 7710 being intended to cooperate with a second anti-tearing extension 81102 complementary to the connection member 8, as described in more detail below.
- connection member 8 is illustrated in more detail from Figure 21 to Figure 26.
- the connection member 8 makes it possible to connect the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 to the steam diffusion base 2 of removable manner so as to allow diffusion of steam from the steam generator 21 towards the steam diffusion member 6 through the cord 7, preferably by insertion of the connection member 8 through the connection opening 2021 of the steam diffusion base 2.
- connection member 8 may comprise a second locking element 8220 provided to cooperate with the first locking element 261 of the vapor diffusion base 2, already described with reference to Figure 9.
- the second locking element 8220 can typically take the form of a groove formed at an external surface of the connection member 8 intended to extend facing the first locking element 261 once the connection member 8 inserted in the connection opening 2021.
- connection member 8 comprises a coupling element 81 and, preferably, a connecting element 821, 822.
- the coupling element 81 is intended to connect the connection member 8 to the cord 7, preferably by tightening the second end 72 of the cord 7.
- the coupling element 81 is also provided to connect the connection member 8 to the vapor diffusion base 2, typically by insertion through the connection opening 2021. If necessary, it is the coupling element 81 which comprises the second locking element 8220.
- the coupling element 81 has an elongated shape and extends along a longitudinal axis X7-X7, X8-X8. Furthermore, as notably visible in Figure 22 and in Figure 25, the coupling element 81 advantageously comprises a clamping part 811 and a sleeve 812.
- the clamping part 811 comprises at least two complementary portions 8110, forming jaws, intended to grip at least one portion of the cord 7 at the second end 72.
- the complementary portions 8110 are elongated and extend along a longitudinal axis X7- X7.
- at least one of the complementary portions 8110 advantageously comprises at least one protrusion 81101, such as a pin 81101 or a tightening rib 81101 visible in Figure 24, to reinforce the tightening of the cord 7, the protrusion 81101 extending from its active surface intended to come opposite the cord 7.
- the clamping part 811 further comprises at least one articulation element 8111 , at least two of the complementary portions 8110 being connected by the articulation element 8111.
- the clamping part 811 is easier to handle.
- the articulation element 8111 and the at least two of the complementary portions 8110 are advantageously in one piece, which is easier to manufacture.
- Figure 21 illustrates that, in one embodiment, the clamping part 811 comprises three complementary portions 8110, while Figure 24 illustrates that, in an alternative embodiment, the clamping part 811 comprises two complementary portions 8110.
- Figure 21 further illustrates that the clamping part 811 can be provided to grip the reinforcing member 77.
- the active surface of at least one of the complementary portions 8110 which is intended to extend in view of the reinforcing member 77, comprises at least a second anti-tearing extension 81102 extending projecting from the active surface.
- the second anti-tearing extension 81102 of the clamping part 811 is intended to cooperate with the first anti-tearing extension 7710 of the reinforcing member 77, already described, when the complementary portions 8110 enclose the securing member. reinforcement 77.
- the second anti-tearing extension can advantageously take the form of a blocking rib 81102, which can extend along or transversely to the longitudinal axis some of which are transverse blocking ribs 81102 extending transversely to the longitudinal axis others are longitudinal blocking ribs 81102 extending along this longitudinal axis on the reinforcing member 77, also prevents a translation of the clamping part 811 relative to the reinforcing member 77.
- Figure 21 also illustrates that the clamping part 811 can further comprise a holding portion 8112 extending from at least one of the complementary portions 8110 along the longitudinal axis X7-X7 of this complementary portion 8110.
- the portion holding device 8112 is intended to maintain the electrical sheath 73, and more precisely the end of the electrical sheath 73 intended to extend opposite the vapor diffusion base 2 when the connection member 8 is coupled to the base vapor diffusion pipe 2.
- the holding portion 8112 is provided to leave the steam diffusion conduit 74 free, and more precisely the nozzle 75. In this way, the sealing of the connection member 8 is improved.
- the longitudinal body 821 comprises a second end 8212, opposite the first end 8211, comprising a sealing lip 8213 extending over the entire circumference of the longitudinal body 821, projecting from a radially outer rim of the longitudinal body 821.
- a sealing lip 8213 extending over the entire circumference of the longitudinal body 821, projecting from a radially outer rim of the longitudinal body 821.
- several sealing lips can be provided on the outer rim.
- the sealing lip 8213 is designed to cooperate with at least one complementary sealing groove 8222, provided at the level of the cover 822, as described in more detail below.
- Figure 26 illustrates that the cover 822 comprises an external wall 8221 having an end coming into contact with the sealing lip 8213 in which a sealing groove 8222 is provided.
- the sealing groove 8222 also visible in Figure 23 and Figure 25, extends over the entire periphery of the cover 822 and is designed to cooperate with the sealing lip 8213 once the cover 822 is fitted onto the longitudinal body 821 so as to form a seal between the cover 822 and the longitudinal body 821. In this way, there is no risk of liquid and/or gas penetrating into the connection member 8 via the interface between the longitudinal body 821 and the cover 822. If necessary, a plurality of sealing grooves can be planned.
- Figure 25 and Figure 26 further illustrate that the cover 822 may include a separation wall 8223 delimiting a steam chamber 8224 and an electrical chamber 8225.
- the end piece 75 is provided to extend through the holding orifice 82240 in order to be able to cooperate with at least one of the connection elements 2023 to connect the steam diffusion conduit 74 to the supply conduit 214 of the steam diffusion base 2.
- Figure 10 illustrates that at least one seal 82241, for example O-ring, can surround the end piece 75 at the level of the portion of the tip 75 intended to extend opposite the holding orifice 82240.
- the electrical chamber 8225 is designed to accommodate at least one end of an electrical wire 730 extending projecting from one end of the electrical sheath 73, in the manner for example visible in Figure 24.
- the end of each electrical wire 730 is in fact intended to extend inside the electrical chamber 8225 when the connection member 8 is connected to the second end 72.
- the electrical chamber 8225 is intended to accommodate a terminal 82250 for holding the electrical wires 730, visible from Figure 21 to Figure 23, and in Figure 25 and Figure 26. From Figure 21 to Figure 23 is further illustrated that the electronic component 82251, whose resistance is measured by the sensor of the vapor diffusion base 2 to determine which type of vapor diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 is connected to the vapor diffusion base 2, can typically be arranged at the terminal 82250.
- a sealing sleeve (not shown) can also be housed within the electrical chamber 8225, being positioned between the lug 82250 and the end of the electrical sheath 73.
- the sealing sleeve can surround the electric wires 730 and come to rest against the cover 822 so as to hold the electric wires 730 together, but also to prevent contact between the electric wires 730 and steam which would have been introduced into the connection member 8.
- holding orifices 82240 can be provided passing through the cover 822, and more precisely through a wall of the cover 822 intended to extend opposite the connection elements 2023 arranged in the bottom of the connection channel 2022, the ends of the electrical wires 730 being intended to extend through the holding orifices 82240 in order to, precisely, be able to cooperate with at least one of the connection elements 2023 to connect the electrical wires 730 to the electrical circuit of the steam diffusion base 2.
- a fixing system is provided to align the longitudinal axis X7-X7, X8-X8 of the coupling element 81, the longitudinal axis X9-X9 of the longitudinal body 821 and the longitudinal axis the different components of the connection member 8 are made axially, which limits the risks of radial penetration of liquid and/or gas within the connection member 8.
- the fixing system is also designed to keep the coupling element 81, the longitudinal body 821 and the cover 822 fixed relative to each other, once the coupling element 81, the longitudinal body 821 and the cover 822 assembled.
- the fixing system may include a support element 831, visible in Figure 22, in Figure 23 and in Figure 26.
- the support element 831 extends projecting from the cover 822 in a direction opposite to one end of the cover 822 intended to cooperate with the vapor diffusion base 2.
- the support element 831 extends the separation wall 8223 of the cover 822.
- the support element 831 is intended to cooperate with the sleeve 812, so as to ensure axial support of the cover 822 on the coupling element 81 once the coupling element 81, the longitudinal body 821 and the cover 822 assembled.
- the support element 831 can thus comprise two tabs 831, which are intended to exert an axial force on the sleeve 812 and/or the clamping part 811, once the connection member 8 assembled, which axial force is transmitted to the longitudinal body 821 via the sealing rim 8120 of the sleeve 812 and the sealing flange 8214 of the longitudinal body 821, then returns to the cover 822 via the cooperation of sealing lip 8213 and the sealing groove 8222.
- This stress circuit improves the mechanical consistency and the tightness of the connection member 8.
- Figure 26 further illustrates that the fixing system can comprise a plurality of rods 832 extending projecting from the longitudinal body 821 in a direction opposite to the passage opening 8210.
- Each rod is preferably integral with the longitudinal body 821 and is designed to cooperate with one of the end piece 75 of the steam conduit, the lug 82250 for holding the electrical wires 730, so as to hold the end piece 75 and/or the lug 82250 in position relative to the longitudinal body 821.
- the structural coherence of the connection member 8 is thus reinforced.
- the fixing system can further comprise a first screw support 8341, for example in the form of a hollow cylinder having a screw pitch, extending projecting from the body longitudinal 821, in the direction of the cover 822, so as to be positioned opposite a first orifice provided in the cover 822, the first screw support 8341 receiving a first fixing screw 835, visible in Figure 25, intended to fix the cover 822 on the longitudinal body 821.
- a first screw support 8341 for example in the form of a hollow cylinder having a screw pitch, extending projecting from the body longitudinal 821, in the direction of the cover 822, so as to be positioned opposite a first orifice provided in the cover 822, the first screw support 8341 receiving a first fixing screw 835, visible in Figure 25, intended to fix the cover 822 on the longitudinal body 821.
- a second screw support 8342 can extend projecting from the longitudinal body 821, in the direction of the cover 822, so as to be positioned opposite a second orifice provided in the cover 822, the second screw support 8342 receiving a second fixing screw 835 intended to fix the cover 822 on the longitudinal body 821.
- Figure 26 even illustrates that a third orifice 8333 can be provided through the cover 822 and put in communication the electrical chamber 8225 with the exterior of the cover 822.
- a third screw support 8343 can also be provided within the lug 82250 so as to be positioned opposite a third orifice 8333 provided in the cover 822, the third screw support 8343 receiving a third fixing screw 835, illustrated in Figure 25, intended to fix the lug 82250 to the cover 822.
- connection member 8 From Figure 21 to Figure 25 is illustrated a method of assembling the different components of the connection member 8.
- the reinforcing member 77 is first fitted at the second end 72 opposite the vapor diffusion member 6.
- the steam diffusion conduit 74 and the electrical sheath 73 are arranged within the cord 7 so as to present one end extending beyond the second end 72.
- the electrical wires 730 are previously housed within the electrical sheath 73.
- the longitudinal body 821 is fitted onto the second end 72 of the cord 7, then shifted towards the first end 71 of the cord 7 while awaiting the continuation of the assembly. Then, the same is done for the sleeve 812, as visible in Figure 22 and Figure 25. In fact, these parts 821, 812 must be arranged first on the cord 7 because, once the end piece 75 and the terminal 82250 assembled, respectively, with the steam conduit and the electrical wires 730, it is no longer possible, given their size, to arrange the longitudinal body 821 and the sleeve 812 around the steam diffusion conduit 74 and the electrical sheath 73.
- the end piece 75 is fixed at the end of the vapor diffusion conduit 74 which extends beyond the second end 72, and each of the ends of the electrical wires 730 is fixed to the lug 82250.
- the clamping part 811 is mounted on the second end 72 of the cord 7 and, where appropriate, on the reinforcing member 77. To do this, the complementary portions 8110 forming jaws are brought to the level of the second end 72 then manipulated so as to grip the second end 72. As visible in Figure 21, when the holding portion 8112 is present, the free end of the electrical sheath 73 is arranged within the holding portion 8112 so as to be held, and this before the complementary portions 8110 are manipulated to grip the second end 72. As illustrated in Figure 23, the sleeve 812 is then slid along the cord 7 to fit around the clamping part 811, so as to keep it fixed, either by force fitting, or by snap-fastening of the fixing elements. lockdown.
- the longitudinal body 821 and the cover 822 are manipulated to come facing and in contact with one another along their respective longitudinal axis X9-X9, X10-X10 , the rods 832 of the longitudinal body 821 cooperating with the lug 82250, the end piece 75 and the cover 822, the sealing lip 8213 cooperating with the sealing groove 8222 and the sealing flange 8214 cooperating with the rim of sealing 8120.
- the fixing screws 835 are, finally, introduced through the cover 822 and all of the components of the connection member 8 are fixed to each other by tightening the fixing screws 835 in each of their screwing support 8341, 8342, 8343.
- the household appliance 1 is ready to operate.
- the steam diffusion base 2 is connected, via its electrical cable 271, to a source of electrical power, typically the domestic electrical sector.
- Reservoir 211 is filled with water by the user.
- the steam diffusion base 2 is powered up, typically by actuation of the switch, and steam is produced within the tank 210.
- the type of steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 is detected by the steam diffusion base 2 in order to adapt its operation accordingly.
- the steam diffusion member 6 can be more firmly held within the storage space 2010, in particular by cooperation, on the one hand, of the recess of hooking 676 of the steam diffusion member 6 and the stop 2013 of the steam diffusion base, and on the other hand, by deployment of the retaining member 2011.
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