FR2840785A1 - Furniture item for ironing comprises support structure with articulated lid and folding ironing board, housed in structure volume when lid is closed, with guide enabling its vertical translation - Google Patents

Abstract

The ironing furniture comprises a support structure (S) the upper part of which delimits an upward opening volume. A lid (5) forming the top surface is articulated to the structure so as to be pivoted between open and closed positions. A folding ironing board, housed in a folded state in the volume when the lid is closed, is linked to the support structure via a guide (16) enabling its vertical translation. The board comprises a central board (13) and two lateral boards (12,14). A transmission between the lid and the board cause the board to be displaced upwards when the lid is pivoted from the closed to the open position. There is a drawer (3) sliding along runners giving access to a shelf (4) and an electrical plug (39).

Description

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  The present invention relates to an ironing cloth. Wile applies more particularly, but not exclusively, to furniture that can be integrated as

kitchen items.

  Generally, the cork is ironed using what is commonly called an ironing table, this table comprising a tray mounted on a base in the form of double scissors. One of the upper ends of this base is fixed under the plate by means of a hinge and the other upper end is fixed in a holding device secured to the

  tray so as to adjust the height of the table top as desired.

  Besides a dining table. rep a wise neces site also a place to store the table and the iron, a cork tray, a place to put the cork iron, an electrical outlet possibly with an extension or

more water ...

  Patents such as patent FR 2 520 020 propose a table to be fixed on a

  wall whose vertical storage is hidden in a cupboard.

  Other patents relate to a table stored in a drawer which is deployed at the

by means of a sliding system.

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  However, these storage and use systems are fixed: they cannot be moved. However, it may turn out that the storage place of the table has

  ironing offers little space for its deployment.

  The object of the invention is to eliminate these drawbacks by proposing a compact, integrable system comprising all the equipment and the space of

storage needed for ironing.

  To this end, it offers an ironing piece comprising: - a support structure, the upper part of which delimits an open volume upwards, - a cover constitutes the top of the piece of furniture articulated on the support structure so as to be able to switch between an open position and a closed position, - a folding ironing board, capable of being housed, in the folded state, in the closed position of the cover, in the abovementioned volume, and connected to said support structure by means of guide means allowing it to carry out a displacement in vertical translation, - means of transmission between said cover and said table, designed so that the tilting of the cover from the closed position to the open position causes a displacement of the table in translation upwards , to bring it to a position above the

  support structure, position in which it can be folded out easily.

  Said support structure may constitute the body of the ironing unit.

  Wile can include: - either a door mounted on a hinge, or a drawer fitted with a front and sliding along slides to open and form a cork bin; the opening of this door or this drawer which can allow access to other devices such as:

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  o a shelf mounted on a slide to store the iron or an ironing center, 0 an electrical outlet,

casters to move.

  The cover in the open position can be kept in the horizontal position

to put the cork back on.

  The board of said ironing board may include three parts: a

  central plate and two lateral plates articulated by means of hinges.

  The central plate rests on a mechanism carried by a horizontal panel

on which the cover closes.

  Advantageously, the fixing of the mechanism under the central plate of the ironing table and not under one of the lateral plates allows during ironing

to balance the loads.

  Said mechanism may include two U-shaped forks hinged relative to each other at the center of their respective arms so as to form an X. The ends of the first wind fork secured to the central plate by means of joints and its central part allows the guidance of the

table.

  The ends of the second wind fork secured to the horizontal panel by means of joints and its central part by engaging in a notching device makes it possible to adjust the height of the plate relative to the

horizontal panel.

  A handle to be actuated may be provided to release the mechanism from the

  notched device to fold the table or change the height.

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  Said hinges connecting together the plates of the ironing table can fulfill a triple role of pivoting, guiding and support in the open position so as to securely ensure the arrangement of the parts of the table in a horizontal position. Advantageously, the function of guiding the articulations of the two lateral plates relative to the central plate may be provided by hinges

  comprising a male edge penetrating into a female profile with support at 45.

  This device can also serve as a support in the open position, this support can be reinforced for example by rails located under the central plate along a longitudinal axis and protruding or even by a beam

  transverse integral with the central plate.

  The tray may include at one end a hinged grid at one of its edges which can be deployed parallel to the tray in order to

constitute an iron rest.

  The back of the cabinet can be used as a trolley and include storage for bottles. To this end, it may include in a cavity articulated panels which, fixed in a horizontal position, will act as a tray

and wine rack.

  Other storage could be considered such as a drawer hidden in the

  furniture teas and opening for example on the side.

  The piece of furniture according to the invention may have other accessories such as an extractable rod terminated by a hook for hanging the iron wire or else a support for hangers which may for example consist of a bracket surmounted by a finished arm. by a bumper which partially folds

  and stores inside the cover.

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  This opening can be carried out according to the following device: The cover is secured to an element, for example a cable, to the central arm of a third fork in the shape of an inverted U whose wind ends are fixed by an articulation under the central plate. of the table. Said central arm is in contact with the horizontal panel of the cabinet on which

rests the mechanism of the table.

  When the cover is opened, the rear upright of the latter abuts against the rear of the piece of furniture and the cable is stretched and pulls the fork so as to bring it to a vertical position thereby leveraging the straightening of the mechanism and the elevation of the folded table on the tray

central above its storage.

  The table can then be adjusted in height and then unfolded according to its hinges.

  An embodiment of the invention will be described below, by way of nonlimiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figures la, lb, lc, ld are perspective representations of the installation of the ironing posse of a piece of furniture according to the invention; Figures 2a, 2b are perspective representations of the back of an ironing cabinet according to the invention; Figures 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d show side and front representations of the hinges connecting two plates of the ironing board of an ironing cabinet according to the invention; FIG. 4 is a perspective representation of the mechanism of the ironing board of an ironing cabinet according to the invention;

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  FIG. 5 is a perspective representation of the notching device of the ironing board of an ironing cabinet according to the invention; Figure 6 is a partial perspective view of the ironing board

  of an ironing cabinet according to the invention.

  The furniture according to the invention comprises a support structure S of generally parallelepipedal shape, the upper part of which delimits a volume

  open up. Its base is carried by castors.

  I1 comprises: - A front face 1 consisting of a panel representing a drawer 2 and a cupboard door 3. This cupboard door in fact constitutes the front face of a large drawer. In this drawer is mounted a sliding shelf 4 located at mid-height, the wind slides mounted on the

  interior side faces of the cabinet.

  - A cover 5 hinged on one side so as to deploy it towards the rear, this cover is bordered by a rear upright 6 and lateral uprights 7, 8 the cutting of which is complementary to that of the faces

  FL sides of the cabinet to reconstruct a rectangular panel.

  This cover in the closed position constitutes the upper panel 9 of the cabinet. This panel is bordered by a rim 10 to prevent the falling of objects which would be placed there. I1 also includes a handle 11

  located near its front edge in order to be able to open it.

  - An ironing fable comprising a plate made up of three trots: a central plate 13 and two lateral plates 12, 14 articulated using hinges C, C2 fulfilling a triple role of pivoting, guidance and support in the open position so as to securely secure

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  the arrangement of the different table tops in a horizontal position: o The lateral plate 12 being articulated on one of the edges of the central plate 13 and located towards the rear of the furniture and constitute the front of the ironing table and presenting one profleged end, o The other lateral plate 14 being articulated on the other edge of the central plate 13 and oriented towards the front of the cabinet, o An articulated grid 15, integral with the second lateral plate 14 is positioned parallel to said plate and is held in the open (unfolded) position by two hooks so as to serve

of iron rest.

  The central plate 13 of the table rests on a mechanism 16 resting on it

  even on a horizontal panel 17 constitute the top of the cabinet.

  This mechanism 16 comprises two U-shaped forks 18, 19 articulated with respect to each other at the center of their respective parallel arms so as to form an X. These forks are each secured to the central plate 13 of the table iron and horizontal panel 17 by means of a hinge and a sliding system to ensure guiding in vertical translation of

  so that the table top remains parallel.

  The ends of the first fork 18 vent secured to the horizontal panel 17 by means of articulations comprising two stirrups 20a, 20b fixed on the horizontal panel 17, each of these stirrups comprising an axis for

  ['articulation of the fork 18 with respect to the horizontal panel 17.

  The central part of the fork 18 provides a first guide by engaging in one of the equidistant notches of a notched slide 21 thus allowing

  block the platform at a selected height from the horizontal panel 17.

  The ends of the second fork 19 are secured to the central plate 13 3 0 by means of two articulations whose common axis 22 is secured

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  a handle 23 allowing the central part of the first to be separated

fork in said notch.

  The central part of the fork 19 rests on the horizontal panel 17 and provides a second guide by means of two bridges 24a, 24b arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ironing board. The guiding function is provided by the hinges C, C2 comprising a male square M penetrating into a female profile F with support at 45 as

illustrated in Figures 3a and 3c.

  The hinges connecting the side plates 12, 14 to the central plate 13 different wind (Figures 3a, 3b, 3c, 3d). Indeed, to allow the superimposition of the trots trays, the hinge C, of the first lateral plate 12 is simple articulation (Figures 3a, 3b), in this example, the rotation is ensured by a rectangular piece P connecting the edges of the two trays by hinges and articulated along a transverse axis in the middle. The hinge C2 of the second lateral plate 14 comprises two intermediate parallelepipedic arms B comprising a female end F and a male end M stinserant respectively in a male square M and in a female profile F. these arms allowing the second plate to be superimposed on the first who is already

  folds back onto the central plate (Figures 3c, 3d).

  Furthermore, the pressure exerted on the hinges C, C2, when using the table, requires a reinforcement of the support in the open position which can be carried out in several ways. This support is already provided in part by the configuration of the hinges C, C2 and two other wind means described in this

example:

  - On the side of the front of the cabinet, the support is reinforced by a transverse beam 25, integral with the lateral edge of the central plate 13, which extends so as to support the junction of the second lateral plate

14 and the central plate 13.

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  On the side of the rear face, the support is reinforced by two beams 26a, 26b located under the central plate 13 along a longitudinal axis and protruding from this plate. It should be noted that the use of the side members

  consolidates the central plate 13.

  A third transverse fork 27 in the shape of an inverted U is secured to the central plate 13 by two articulations 28a, 28b. Its central part is in contact with the horizontal panel 17 of the cabinet. Wile is connected at the level of its central branch by a metal cable 29 connected at its other end on the inside of the cover 5 and more precisely on the rear upright 6 of the cover. This cable can for example be riveted. This device allows

  ['elevation of the table when the lid is opened.

  In addition, other arrangements can be envisaged: - The rear 30 of the furniture has a rectangular cavity 31 in which is housed a rectangular panel 32 articulated at its upper edge and bordered by a metal grid 33, the height is such that it does not exceed the cavity. This panel 32 can be brought to the horizontal and maintained by means of a bracket 34 which is fixed by a hinge at the bottom of the cavity and pivots to be placed perpendicular to said bottom of the cavity and under the panel 32. On an edge of this panel is fixed a rod 35 connected to a grid 36 through, for example, an axis so as to allow rotation of the rod when the panel 32 is placed horizontally, the grid 36 also and , once in position, it constitutes a locker

  bottles, the bottles resting on the lower edge of the cavity 31.

  - The furniture teas can contain a drawer 37 whose opening is located on

the side.

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  An external electrical outlet 38 is located in the upper part of one of the lateral dimensions, in this case the right side and in a portion close to the

front face.

  An interior electrical outlet 39 is located just on the other side of the wall.

  Wiles wind connected to an electric extension 40 which can come out through a cutout

in the back of the furniture.

  The extension hose reel is also fixed inside the cabinet.

  The connectors and the winder each conceals in a box. The furniture according to the invention may have other accessories such as an extractable rod 41 terminated by a hook for hanging the iron wire or else a support for hangers which may for example consist of a bracket 42 surmounted by a arm 43 ends with a stop 44 which folds back

  partly and stored inside the cover 5.

  The bracket 42 is articulated at its base and the articulation comprises two degrees of freedom: a first degree of transverse translation along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the cover and a second degree of rotation around

  of a transverse axis and parallel to the plate.

  The first degree makes it possible to make the mast of the stem integral with the interior

  of the cover by penetration into a suitable opening.

  The second degree of freedom makes it possible to accommodate the gallows in the bottom of the

cover 5.

  The end of the bracket is terminated by a horizontal arm 43 which is extracted from the mast of the bracket along its main axis in a helical movement allowing, at the end of the stroke, to position the arm at the desired height and which is

directed externally to the furniture.

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  The extractable rod 41 is guided in a cylindrical upright secured to the horizontal panel 17 forming at its end a hook making it possible to

support an electric cable.

  Finally, the fleece and the protective cover of the ironing board

  installed and do not need to be removed each time the furniture is stored.

  The operation of the cabinet according to the invention is as follows: Initially, the cabinet according to the invention engages in the embedding of a kitchen cabinet. To use it, the piece of furniture is rolled out of its storage then the cover 5 is opened with the handle 11 until its amount

  rear 6 comes into abutment with the rear 30 of the ironing cloth.

  When opening, a tension is applied to the cable 29 which pulls the transverse fork 27. This fork leverages by resting on the horizontal panel 17 forcing the mechanism 16 to raise the plate above its

  storage so you can release it by hand without getting injured.

  Then the user grabs it and places it at the desired height. To do this, the mechanism follows the movement: the central part of the second fork 19 slides in the bridges 24a, 24b while approaching the center of the panel 17 and the central part of the first fork 18 engages in a notch of the device notched when releasing the plate once the desired height

  reached to lock it in position.

  The lateral plate 14 is unfolded according to the hinge C2 then the lateral plate 12 according to the other hinge C. The grid lS is also placed horizontally and held in position by

two hooks.

  The drawer holder 3 is open to take out the ironing board and the shelf 4 is

  drawn to take out the iron or the ironing center.

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  The mast of the bracket 42 is placed vertically and the horizontal arm 43 is extracted and directed externally to the piece of furniture to act as a support for hangers. The extractable rod 41 is also deployed and the cable of the iron is fixed at its end in the form of a hook. It remains to connect the electric extension 40 to a socket supplied with electricity and the iron to one of the electric sockets 38, 39 located on the cabinet.

Claims (16)

claims   1. Ironing cabinet, characterized in that it comprises: - a support structure (S), the upper part of which delimits an open volume upwards, - a cover (5) constitutes the top of the cabinet articulated on the support structure ( S) so as to be able to switch between an open position and a closed position, - a folding ironing board, capable of being housed, in the folded state, in the closed position of the cover, in the abovementioned volume, and connected to said structure support (S) by means of guide means (16) allowing it to carry out a displacement in vertical translation, - transmission means between said cover (S) and said table, designed so that the tilting of the cover from the closed position to the open position causes the table to move in translation upwards, to bring it into a position located above the support structure (S), position in which it can be unfolded easily.   2. Ironing furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a drawer (3) fitted with a facade and sliding along slides to open and form a cork bin, this opening allows access to other devices such as: - a shelf (4) mounted on a slide for storing the iron or an ironing center, - an electrical outlet (39). 14 2840785   3. Ironing cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that the table of the ironing board comprises three parts: a central plate (13) and two side plates (12, 14) articulated using ['using hinges (C, C2).   4. Ironing furniture according to claims 1 and 3,   characterized in that said guide means comprise a mechanism (16) on which rests said central plate (13) of the ironing board, this mechanism being carried by a horizontal panel (17) on which the 1 0 cover.   5. Ironing furniture according to claim 4, characterized in that said mechanism (l6) comprises two forks (18, 19) articulated relative to each other at the center of their respective parallel arms so as to form an X , these forks each being integral with the central plate (13) of the ironing board and the horizontal panel (17) by means of a joint (20a, 20b, 22) for their ends and a   slide system (21, 24a, 24b) for their central parts.   6. Ironing cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that said sliding system consists of a notching device (21) articulated along a transverse axis, located in the center of the central plate and secured to a lever (23) allowing disconnect the central part of the fork from the notches of the notching device, the locking of the central part of the fork in said notches being effected by means of a spring.   7. Ironing cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that said slide system consists of two bridges (24a,   3 0 24b) arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the ironing board. 2840785   8. Ironing cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that said hinges (C, C2) have a triple role of pivoting, guiding and support in the open position so as to securely ensure the arrangement of the parts of the table in a horizontal position . 9. Ironing furniture according to claim 3, characterized in that said hinges (C, C2) comprise a male square (M)   penetrating into a female profile (F) with support at 45.   10. Ironing cabinet according to claim 3, characterized in that said hinges connecting the side plates to the central wind plate of two types: a hinge (C) with simple articulation and a hinge (C2) comprising two intermediate arms (B) allowing the second plate (14) to be superimposed on the first (12) already folded over the plate central (13).   11. Ironing furniture according to one of the preceding claims,   characterized in that said support in the open position is reinforced by a transverse beam (25) integral with the central plate and / or by beams (26a, 26b) located under the central plate (13) along a longitudinal axis and exceeding said central plate.   12. Ironing furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that said ironing board tray comprises a grid (15) articulated at one of its edges which can be deployed parallel   to the plate to constitute an iron rest.   13. Ironing furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that the rear (30) of said furniture comprises a cavity (31) in which wind located panels and / or articulated grids (32, 36) relative 16 2840785   said piece of furniture and / or one with respect to the other and which, fixed in position   horizontal, serve as a tray or bottle rack.   14. Ironing cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that said transmission means comprise a third fork (27) in the shape of an inverted U, the wind ends fixed under the central plate (13) of the ironing board, the arm central of said fork (27) resting on the horizontal panel (17) being connected to the cover (5) by a cable (29) so that, when the cover (5) is opened, the table top ironing rises to a minimum height so that it can be unfold easily.   15. Ironing furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises an extractable rod (41) guided in a cylindrical upright secured to the horizontal panel and forming its   extremity a hook allowing to support an electric cable.   16. Ironing furniture according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a bracket (42) terminated by a horizontal arm (43) which is extracted from the mast of the bracket along its main axis in a helical movement allowing at the end of the race to position the arm at the desired height and directed externally in the movable position, said bracket being articulated at its foot and said articulation comprising two degrees of freedom: a first degree of transverse translation along an axis perpendicular to the plane of the cover and a second degree of rotation around