EP4605591A1 - Appareil électroménager - Google Patents
Appareil électroménagerInfo
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- EP4605591A1 EP4605591A1 EP23812996.9A EP23812996A EP4605591A1 EP 4605591 A1 EP4605591 A1 EP 4605591A1 EP 23812996 A EP23812996 A EP 23812996A EP 4605591 A1 EP4605591 A1 EP 4605591A1
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- Prior art keywords
- steam
- accessory
- steam diffusion
- diffusion
- base
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F73/00—Apparatus for smoothing or removing creases from garments or other textile articles by formers, cores, stretchers, or internal frames, with the application of heat or steam
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- D—TEXTILES; PAPER
- D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
- D06F75/00—Hand irons
- D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
- D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
- D06F75/12—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water supplied to the iron from an external source
Definitions
- This presentation concerns the field of household appliances. More specifically, this presentation concerns a household steam diffusion appliance.
- Some household appliances use steam.
- Such devices may include a base which generates steam and which is connected to an accessory capable of projecting the steam generated by the base.
- Some accessories may be removable from the base, so that the appliance is suitable for different uses, such as ironing or steaming.
- the operation of the base is not always adapted to the structure and operation of each of the accessories, which can limit the uses and performance of the device.
- One aim of this presentation is to offer a household appliance suitable for different types of use.
- Another aim of this presentation is to propose a household appliance of economical and reliable construction, the use of which is simple and quick.
- a household appliance comprising: a steam diffusion base comprising a steam generator, a sensor and a processor; and a steam diffusion accessory comprising a connection member configured to connect the steam diffusion accessory to the steam diffusion base in a removable manner, the connection member comprising an electronic component; in which the sensor is configured to measure a value of the electrical resistance of the electronic component once the vapor diffusion accessory connected to the vapor diffusion base by means of the connection member and the processor is configured to control a operation of the vapor diffusion base as a function of a measurement of the value of the electrical resistance recorded by the sensor.
- Measuring electrical resistance is a simple, inexpensive and effective way to detect the vapor diffusion accessory.
- arrange an electrical component to the within the connection member allows rapid detection when connecting the accessory to the steam diffusion base.
- maintenance of the electrical component is made easier, because it is enough to dismantle the connection member and not the entire accessory.
- the processor can be configured to control the operation of the steam diffusion base by modifying the temperature within the steam generator, and/or by modifying the pressure within the steam generator, and/or by modifying a steam flow rate. to be diffused from the steam diffusion base to the steam diffusion accessory, and/or by changing a steam flow speed to be diffused from the steam diffusion base to the steam diffusion accessory and/or by modifying an electrical current supply to flow from the steam diffusion base to the steam diffusion accessory.
- the processor can be configured to control the operation of the steam diffusion base by modifying the temperature within the steam generator according to a time sequence comprising temperature stages.
- the processor can be configured to control the operation of the steam diffusion base by modifying the flow rate of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base to the steam diffusion accessory by modifying the temperature within the steam generator .
- the processor can be configured to control the operation of the steam diffusion base by modifying the flow rate of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base to the steam diffusion accessory so as to place the flow rate within a of three different flow ranges.
- a first of the three flow ranges can extend from 30 g/min to 55 g/min, a second of the three flow ranges can extend from 120 g/min to 180 g/min and a third of the three flow ranges extend from 120 g/min to 170 g/min.
- the steam diffusion accessory may be an ironing accessory and the processor may be configured to control the operation of the steam diffusion base by modifying a flow of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base towards the ironing accessory so as to place the flow in a range extending from 120 g/min to 180 g/min.
- the steam diffusion accessory may be a steaming accessory and the processor may be configured to control the operation of the steam diffusion base by modifying a flow rate of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base to the steaming accessory so as to place the flow rate in a range extending from 120 g/min to 170 g/min.
- the steam diffusion accessory may be a cleaning accessory
- the processor may be configured to control the operation of the steam diffusion base by modifying a flow rate of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base to the cleaning accessory so as to place the flow rate in a range extending from 120 g/min to 180 g/min
- the connection member comprises a mechanical restriction element configured to reduce the flow rate so as to place the flow rate in a range extending from 30 g/min to 55 g/min, once the cleaning accessory is connected to the steam diffusion base by means of the connection member.
- a method of controlling a household appliance comprising a steam diffusion base and a steam diffusion accessory, the steam diffusion base comprising a steam generator and the accessory steam diffusion device comprising a connection member configured to connect the steam diffusion accessory to the steam diffusion base in a removable manner, the connection member comprising an electronic component, the method comprising: measuring a value an electrical resistance of the electronic component once the steam diffusion accessory is connected to the steam diffusion base by means of the connection member; and controlling operation of the vapor diffusion base based on a measurement result.
- the control may include modifying the temperature within the steam generator according to a time sequence comprising temperature stages.
- the control may include modifying the flow rate of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base to the steam diffusion accessory by modifying the temperature within the steam generator.
- the control may include modifying the flow rate of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base to the steam diffusion accessory so as to place the flow rate within one of three different flow rate ranges.
- the steam diffusion accessory may be a cleaning accessory and the control comprises the modification of a flow rate of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base towards the cleaning accessory so as to place the flow rate in a range s extending from 120 g/min to 180 g/min, the method possibly comprising the arrangement of a restriction element within the connection member, the mechanical restriction element being configured to reduce the flow rate so as to place the flow rate in a range extending from 30 g/min to 55 g/min, once the cleaning accessory is connected to the steam diffusion base by means of the connection member.
- Figure 4 illustrates a household appliance comprising a steam diffusion accessory intended for steaming maintained 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 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 1 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 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 24 is a perspective view of a part of a connection member according to an alternative embodiment.
- 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.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a household appliance 1, that is to say an appliance 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.
- 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.
- the vapor diffusion base generally takes the shape of a box, of substantially frustoconical shape, although this is of course not limiting, any vapor diffusion base shape 2, such as a parallelepiped, which can be considered.
- the vapor diffusion base 2 is advantageously portable and can, to do this, comprise a carrying handle 22 positioned at an upper end of the vapor diffusion base 2, that is to say an end which is opposite the support face 200, the transport handle 22 being provided for transporting the vapor diffusion base 2.
- the transport handle 22 can take any suitable shape and dimensions, or even be provided with components of grip 220, such as a surface having a higher roughness than the rest of the carrying handle 22, the surface extending from the carrying handle 22, and this to facilitate its gripping by a user, typically by preventing a sliding of the user's hand on the transport handle 22.
- At least one of the side faces 201, 202 of the vapor diffusion base 2 extends substantially perpendicular to the support face 200 and delimits a storage space 2010 provided to accommodate the vapor diffusion member 6 of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5, which steam diffusion member 6 is described in more detail below.
- a storage space 2010 provided to accommodate the vapor diffusion member 6 of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5, which steam diffusion member 6 is described in more detail below.
- an angle between the side face 201 and the support face 200 is between 80° and 100°.
- the steam diffusion base 2 offers a storage space 2010 in which the steam diffusion member 6 extends in a substantially vertical position, which facilitates the transport of the household appliance 1, particularly to the extent where the grip of the transport handle 22 of the steam diffusion base 2 is not hindered by the presence of the steam diffusion member 6.
- This side face 201 provided with the storage space 2010 can be formed in a plate 2012, advantageously comprising a material resistant to a temperature above 250° C.
- the plate 2012 is attached and fixed on the vapor diffusion base 2.
- the space of storage 2010 is designed to accommodate the steam diffusion member 6, whether it is, moreover, connected or not to the steam diffusion base 2.
- the storage of the steam diffusion member 6 of the accessory steam diffusion 3, 4, 5 on the steam diffusion base 2 can, for example, be used between two successive uses of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 or to transport the household appliance 1 .
- a retaining member 2011 is positioned at the level of the side face 201 of the steam diffusion base 2 which is provided with the storage space 2010, preferably at the upper end of the side face 201, that is to say the end which is opposite the support face 200 , in order to prevent the actuation of the retaining member 2011 from being hindered by the presence of the ground when the vapor diffusion base 2 is placed on the ground and the vapor diffusion member 6 is arranged on the ground. within the storage space 2010.
- the retaining member 2011 is in fact movable relative to the vapor diffusion base 2 between a retracted position, visible in Figure 1 and in Figure 2, in which the member retaining member 2011 authorizes the removal of the vapor diffusion member 6 from the storage space 2010, and an deployed position, illustrated from Figure 3 to Figure 7, in which the retaining member 2011 maintains the member steam diffusion 6 fixed within the storage space 2010.
- the retaining member 2011 is preferably movable in rotation relative to the vapor diffusion base 2 and advantageously takes the shape of an arch. It is in fact a mobility and a form of construction of the retainer 2011 which are easy to use and inexpensive to manufacture.
- the retaining member 2011 can, in its deployed position, cooperate with different portions of the vapor diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5, as visible from Figure 3 to Figure 7, in particular with a hooking element 674 of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4 described in more detail below.
- Figure 7 further illustrates that the retaining member 2011 may comprise a suspension element 20111 extending from, preferably projecting, from the retaining member 2011 and intended to hold the vapor diffusion member 6 fixed in a suspension position, visible in Figure 5 and in Figure 6, when the retaining member 2011 is in the deployed position.
- This suspension element 20111 can advantageously take the form of a hook extending projecting from the retaining member 2011, preferably projecting from the free end of the arch 2011 when the arch 2011 is in the deployed position .
- the suspension element 20111 is particularly useful when the steam diffusion member 6 is temporarily arranged within the storage space 2010, typically between two successive uses of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5.
- Figure 5 illustrates the steam diffusion member 6 of a steaming accessory 5 in a suspended position
- Figure 6 illustrates the steam diffusion member 6 of a steaming accessory. cleaning 4 in a hanging position. This makes handling the household appliance 1 easier.
- the immobilizing element 20112 can, in the deployed position of the retaining member 2011, cooperate with different portions of the vapor diffusion member 6 of the vapor diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5, as visible from Figure 2 to Figure 7, in particular with a guide element 675 of the vapor diffusion member 6 described in more detail below.
- the stop 2013 can in particular be useful for improving the hold of the steam diffusion member 6 within the storage space 2010, as illustrated in Figure 4, where the steam diffusion member 6 d a steaming accessory 5 is arranged inside the storage space 2010 and comprises a gripping handle 67, a portion of which cooperates with the retaining member 2011 and in which the hooking recess 676, formed in a steam diffusion head 61 of the steam diffusion member 6 of the steaming accessory 5, cooperates with the stop 2013.
- the stop 2013 takes the form of an appendage extending projecting from the face side 201 provided with the storage space 2010, as notably visible in Figure 4.
- the stop 2013 is positioned closer to the support face 200 than the retaining member 2011.
- Figure 1 further illustrates that the vapor diffusion base 2 can comprise a holding member 251 extending from the vapor diffusion base 2, and advantageously taking the form of a flexible tongue provided with through openings intended to cooperate with a holding pin 252 extending projecting from the steam diffusion base 2.
- the holding member 251 is intended to hook a cord 7 of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5, described in more detail below, in particular when the steam diffusion member 6 is arranged within the storage space 2010.
- the vapor diffusion base 2 further comprises a casing 20 forming an envelope allowing waterproof protection against liquid splashes of the various components of the vapor diffusion base 2.
- the casing 20 may comprise any suitable material, such as plastic or metal. If necessary, the plate 2012 inside which the storage space 2010 is provided is attached and fixed to the casing 20. Otherwise, the casing 20 may include the side face 201 within which the space is provided. storage 2010.
- the support face 200 can be formed by one of the faces of the casing 20 or, as visible in Figure 1, be at least partly formed by the external surface of pads 2000 extending projecting from the casing 20, being attached and fixed to the casing 20, or in one piece with the casing 20.
- the carrying handle 22 of the vapor diffusion base 2 can extend projecting from the upper end of the casing 20, that is to say opposite the support face 200 , being in one piece with the casing 20 or attached and fixed to the casing 20.
- the steam diffusion base 2 is intended to supply steam to a steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5.
- connection opening 2021 is designed to cooperate with a connection member 8 of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 in a removable manner, as in particular visible in Figure 3, in Figure 10 and in Figure 11, in which the connection member 8 is introduced into the connection opening 2021 in order to connect the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 to the steam diffusion base 2 to diffuse steam from the steam generator 21 towards the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5, or removed from the connection opening 2021 to uncouple the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 from the steam diffusion base 2 .
- the processor it is possible to adapt an operation of the steam diffusion base 2 as a function of the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 which is connected to the steam diffusion base 2.
- the vapor diffusion base 2 comprises a sensor (not shown), typically arranged inside the casing 20, for example on the side of the connection channel 2022 opposite the connection opening 2021.
- the sensor is configured to measure a value of the electrical resistance of an electronic component 82251 housed within the connection member 8, described in more detail below. This measurement is implemented by the sensor once the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 is connected to the steam diffusion base 2 by means of the connection member 8.
- the processor is then configured to control the operation of the vapor diffusion base 2 as a function of the value of the electrical resistance recorded by the sensor.
- the steam diffusion member 6 comprises a gripping handle 67 from which a steam diffusion head 61 extends.
- the gripping handle 67 can be in one piece 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, 4, 5 if necessary.
- the gripping handle 67 can be provided with gripping elements 6770, visible in Figure 5 and Figure 6, but also in Figure 13, such as a surface having a higher roughness than the rest of the gripping handle 67, the surface extending from the gripping handle 67, and this to facilitate its gripping by a user, typically by preventing the user's hand from slipping on the gripping handle 67.
- 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 mounted movable, for example by pivoting, on the gripping handle 67 and is connected to electronic components making it possible to transmit a request of the trigger 671 by a user, via electrical wires 730 extending inside the cord 7, up to 'to the processor of the steam diffusion base 2.
- the trigger 671 can be monostable, that is to say can be brought manually into a pressed position actuating the opening of the solenoid valve and automatically return to a resting 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. It is acts in fact simple, safe and inexpensive to manufacture.
- 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 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 orifices (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 vapor diffusion head 61.
- the housing 66 is provided to protect the components of the vapor diffusion member 6.
- Figure 12 illustrates that a vapor diffusion member heating 6630, 6631, 661 can be arranged within the internal cavity 660 and be configured to heat the heating sole 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 electrical wire 661 extends outside 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 storage space 2010 resulting from the inclination, relative to the vertical, of the external surface of the steam diffusion head 61 at this portion of withholding 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.
- FIG 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 shape and any dimensions suitable for insulating the resistive electrical wire 661 and thus preventing 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 member vapor diffusion 6 is in a vertical position, that is to say in a position where the gripping handle 67 extends substantially perpendicular to the ground.
- 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 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 orifice steam transmission 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.
- 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 coding 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.
- 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 a 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.
- each of the two pins 642 has an 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 forced 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 direction main extension of the pins 642.
- the pins 642 are thus intended to be inserted by force inside the secondary channels 6322, which reinforces the mechanical coherence and the solidity of the steam diffusion member 6, despite the plurality of the parts that compose it.
- the respective bases of the connecting element 641 and the pins 642 are preferably aligned along a transverse axis with cleaning head 64.
- each of the connecting element 641 and the pins 642 having a free end 6410 , 6420, opposite their base, the free end 6410 of the connecting element 641 advantageously extends beyond the free ends 6420 of the pins 642, relative to the cleaning head 64.
- This combined with the relative positioning of the main orifice 6311 and the secondary orifices 6312, already described, ensures that, when mounting the cleaning head 64 on the base 62, it is the connecting element 641 which comes into contact with the main channel 6321 before the pins 642 come into contact with the secondary channels 6322. In this way, the mechanical cohesion of the cleaning head 64 on the base 62 is gradually achieved using the pins 642, which facilitates the assembly of the steam diffusion member 6.
- the cleaning head 64 intended for washing windows comprises a scraping element 643, a cleaning element 644 and a diffusion channel 645.
- 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 The portion of the flexible blade 6432 which is opposite its end intended to scrape the surface can take the form of a bulb 64320.
- the bulb 64320 is intended to fix the flexible blade 6432 to the support blade 6431, by being inserted by force in a fixing groove 64310 formed by an end portion of the support blade 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 support 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 cleaning element 644 intended to come into contact with the surface to be cleaned, is capable of being humidified.
- the steam projected by the cleaning head 64 onto the surface to be cleaned condenses on contact with this surface, the scraping element 643 scraping the liquid thus formed, and the cleaning element 644 mopping up this liquid while rubbing the surface to clean it. Cleaning of the surface is thus improved.
- the cleaning element 644 comprises a microfiber textile material, which is effective, inexpensive and lightweight.
- 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 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 cleaning element 644 is preferably removable and configured to be attached and fixed on the support 647, advantageously by means of an elastic component (not shown) arranged around the periphery of the cleaning element 644.
- the cleaning element 644 is intended to be fixed on the support 647 so as to to isolate the diffusion channel 645 from the outside of the cleaning head 64.
- the cleaning element 644 and the support 647 are designed so that the diffusion opening 649, described in more detail below -afterwards, either the only steam escape route, all the other interstices of the cleaning head 64, and in particular the interfaces between the cleaning element 644 and the support 647, being steam-tight.
- the support 647 advantageously comprises a wall 6470 delimiting a second part of the diffusion channel 645, the wall 6460 being provided for butt the wall 6470 once the support 647 is 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, that is to say a direction transverse to the gripping handle 67 once the cleaning head 64 assembled to the gripping handle 67, preferably between 60% and 90% of this length, for example 80% of this length.
- 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 intended 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.
- the 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 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 electrical sheath 73 allows also to hold together, if necessary, a plurality of electrical wires 730 within the cord 7.
- the electrical wires 730 are intended to circulate an electric current between the vapor diffusion base 2 and the vapor diffusion member 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 with an electrical power, typically from the steam diffusion base 2 to the electrically conductive element 661 to electrically power the heating sole 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 is intended to circulate steam produced within the steam diffusion base 2 to the steam diffusion member 6, via the connection member 8.
- the cleaning accessory 4 whose tip 75 comprises a restriction element 76.
- the element restriction 76 is arranged at the level of the end piece 75, that is to say at the level of the second end 742 of the vapor diffusion conduit 74 rather than at the level of the first end 741 of the vapor diffusion conduit 74, or within the steam diffusion member 6, makes it possible to limit excess pressures within the steam diffusion conduit 74. In any case, this restriction element 76 also improves user safety.
- 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.
- the sleeve 812 can be provided to be press-fitted around the clamping part 811 so as to be kept fixed relative to the clamping part 811.
- the sleeve 812 and the clamping part 811 can then advantageously be devoid of the fixing elements 81103, 8121.
- the connecting element 821, 822 is intended to be assembled to the coupling element 81 so as to surround the sleeve 812 and to be removably connected to the vapor diffusion base 2.
- the The connecting element 821, 822 is a substantially elongated part extending along a longitudinal axis X9-X9, X10-X10.
- the longitudinal body 821 has a first end 8211 which is crossed by the cord 7 at the level of a passage opening 8210.
- the longitudinal body 821 is intended to be assembled to the coupling element 81 by fitting, preferably in force along the longitudinal axis X7-X7, at least in part, and preferably in full, the sleeve 812, and extend beyond the coupling element 81 in a direction opposite to the cord 7. More precisely, the longitudinal body 821 has an elongated shape and s 'extends along a longitudinal axis X9-X9. In this way, the coupling element 81 is held fixed on the cord 7, and is protected by the longitudinal body 821 from any external projection.
- the longitudinal body 821 may comprise a sealing flange 821 positioned at the first end 8211 of the longitudinal body 821.
- the sealing flange 8214 extends radially towards the longitudinal axis X9-X9 and is provided to cooperate with a sealing rim 8120 of the sleeve 812, once the longitudinal body 821 fitted around the coupling element 81 so as to form a seal between the coupling element 81 and the longitudinal body 821.
- liquid and/or gas does not risk penetrating into the connection member 8 through the interface between the longitudinal body 821 and the sleeve 812.
- the rim of sealing 8120 is positioned at the most end of the coupling element 81 close to the steam diffusion member 6 once the coupling element 81 is tightened around the second end 72.
- the cover 822 is intended to connect the connection member 8 to the steam diffusion base 2, that is to say to be removably connected to the base of diffusion of vapor 2, typically by cooperation with the connection channel 2022 after introduction through the connection opening 2021.
- the cover 822 is provided to be assembled to the longitudinal body 821 by fitting along the longitudinal axis X9-X9 of the longitudinal body 821, so that at least one portion of the cover 822 surrounds at least one portion of the longitudinal body 821.
- the cover 822 has an elongated shape and extends along a longitudinal axis -X10.
- 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, liquid and/or gas does not risk penetrating within 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 provided.
- the steam chamber 8224 is intended to accommodate one end of the steam diffusion conduit 74, in particular the nozzle 75, which is intended to extend within the steam chamber 8224 when the connection member 8 is connected to the second end 72.
- the connection member 8, and more precisely the cover 822 is provided to hold the tip 75 during the introduction of the connection member 8 within the connection opening 2021 of the vapor diffusion base 2.
- Figure 26 illustrates that a holding orifice 82240 can be provided passing 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 end piece 75 is provided to extend through the holding orifice 82240 in order to, precisely, be able to cooperate with at least one of the connection elements 2023 to connect the vapor diffusion conduit 74 to the supply conduit 214 of the vapor diffusion base 2.
- Figure 10 illustrates that at least one seal 82241, for example toric, can surround the end piece 75 at the level of the portion of the end piece 75 intended to extend opposite the holding orifice 82240.
- the seal 82241 has the advantage of allowing both a slight transverse movement of the tip 75 in the holding orifice 82240, which allows automatic alignment of the tip 75 in the connection element 2023 connected to the steam conduit 74, and to form a sealing barrier additional which makes it possible in particular to prevent steam from penetrating inside the connection member 8 in the event that leaks appear at the level of the seals 753 when the connection member 8 is connected to the steam diffusion base 2.
- 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.
- retaining holes 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 holes 82240 in order to 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 vapor 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 endpiece 75 of the conduit steam 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.
- 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, a Once the end piece 75 and the terminal 82250 are 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 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. To do this, 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 type of steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 is detected by the steam diffusion base 2 in order to adapt its operation accordingly.
- the control allows, primarily, to adapt the flow rate and/or the speed of steam flow to be diffused from the steam diffusion base 2 to the steam diffusion member 6.
- the control advantageously includes modifying the flow rate of steam to be diffused from the steam diffusion base 2 towards the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 so as to place the flow rate within one of three different flow rate ranges.
- a first of the three flow ranges extends from 30 g/min to 55 g/min
- a second of the three flow ranges extends from 120 g/min to 180 g/min
- a third of the three flow ranges s extends from 120 g/min to 170 g/min.
- the control when the accessory detected is an iron 3, the control includes the regulation of the flow of steam diffused from the steam diffusion base 2 so as to place the flow in a range extending from 120 g/min to 180 g/min.
- the control when the accessory detected is a steaming accessory 5, the control includes the regulation of the steam flow diffused from the diffusion base of steam 2 so as to place the flow rate in a range extending from 120 g/min to 170 g/min.
- the control may include regulating the flow of steam diffused from the steam diffusion base 2 so as to place the flow in a range extending from 30 g/min to 55 g/min.
- 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.
- connection member 8 once the connection member 8 has been decoupled from the steam diffusion base 2, the steam diffusion member 6 can be maintained within the storage space 2010, even if another steam diffusion accessory steam 3, 4, 5 is connected to the steam diffusion base 2, or if the household appliance 1 is transported. To prevent the cord 7 from hindering transport, it can be folded and stored on the steam diffusion base 2 using the tab 251.
- the first locking element 261 is manipulated so that the user perceives that the connection member 8 is no longer firmly held within the connection channel 2022, and can remove the connection member 8 from the vapor diffusion base 2.
- the shutter panel 241 is then deployed to close the connection opening 2021 and preserve the sealing of the steam diffusion base 2. Therefore, another steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 can be connected to the steam diffusion base 2, via its connection member 8, this other steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 can be detected and the steam diffusion base 2 have its operation adapted by the processor accordingly.
- the steam diffusion accessory 3, 4, 5 is activated by pressing the trigger 671, so as to project the steam onto the item to be treated (laundry or surface to be cleaned).
- the steam is projected evenly along the entire cleaning head 64, condenses, is scraped by the scraping element 643 then mopped up by the cleaning element. cleaning 644.
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