FR3122671A1 - Method of using a mobile steaming chamber - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention describes a method of using a mobile steaming enclosure (10) for steaming at least one fabric item intended to be placed in the steaming enclosure (10), comprising the following successive steps: - (E1) first vaporization by generating and injecting steam into the de-crease chamber (10) at a first vaporization rate for a non-zero first vaporization duration; - (E2) second vaporization by generating and injecting steam into the steaming chamber (10) at a second vaporization flow rate for a non-zero second vaporization duration, in which the second vaporization flow rate is strictly lower than the first vaporization flow rate vaporization; and - (E3) drying by blowing hot air into the steaming chamber (10) for a non-zero drying time. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Description

Method of using a mobile steaming chamber

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of steaming enclosures. It aims in particular to propose a method of using a mobile steaming chamber for steaming at least one article of fabric intended to be placed in the chamber.

STATE OF THE ART

In the field of laundry care, hand-held garment steaming devices make it possible, by means of an action of the user holding the hand-held steaming device close to the article, to smooth an article of fabric , such as a garment. Nevertheless, these devices require direct action from the user throughout the steaming process, which represents a constraint and a significant waste of time for the user.

Furthermore, the drying cabins make it possible to dry articles placed by the user in the closed enclosure formed by the cabin. Hot air is injected into the closed enclosure so as to dry the items placed in the drying cabinet without requiring user action. Nevertheless, these drying cabins are limited to the drying of articles, and in particular do not allow the articles situated in the drying cabin to be smoothed.

Anti-crease chambers allow the drying or anti-crease of articles, without requiring direct intervention by the user. The steaming enclosure comes in the form of a dry-cleaning cabinet forming a fixed closed enclosure. The user places one or more items in the laundry cabinet and launches an action cycle, for example a drying cycle or a smoothing cycle. The anti-crease chamber then carries out, without requiring action from the user, the cycle of action on the articles.

Nevertheless, the known steaming enclosures are intended to be fixed, and cannot be assembled, disassembled or moved easily. Therefore, their use is limited to the room in which they are installed, except to require long and tedious uninstallation, transport and reinstallation for the user. In addition, the existing steaming enclosures do not make it possible to satisfactorily adapt the cycles of action produced by these steaming enclosures according to the needs of the user, the type of article placed in the enclosure and the desired action on the item. Finally, it is necessary to improve the cycle of action carried out by the steamer so as to carry out the desired action in a more efficient and effective manner.

An object of the invention is to provide a method of using a steaming chamber for steaming an article of fabric in the chamber which is improved compared to the prior art.

Another object of the invention is to propose a method of using a mobile steaming chamber.

Another object of the invention is to propose a method of using a steaming enclosure making it possible to steam an item placed in the enclosure, without requiring direct action by the user.

The invention relates to a method of using a mobile steaming chamber for steaming at least one article of fabric intended to be placed in the steaming chamber, comprising the following successive steps:

- first vaporization by generation and injection of steam into the steaming enclosure at a first vaporization rate for a non-zero first vaporization duration;

- second vaporization by generation and injection of steam into the steaming chamber at a second vaporization rate for a non-zero second vaporization duration, in which the second vaporization rate is strictly lower than the first vaporization rate; And

- drying by blowing hot air into the steaming chamber for a non-zero drying time.

Certain preferred but non-limiting characteristics of the method described above are the following, taken individually or in combination:

- the first vaporization is adapted to ensure a humidity level in the enclosure strictly greater than 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 80%, and to ensure a humid temperature in the enclosure of between 50°C and 70° C, preferably between 60°C and 70°C;

- the second vaporization rate is less than or equal to 50% of the first vaporization rate;

- the flow rate of the first vaporization is between 40 g/min and 80 g/min, preferably is equal to 70 g/min;

- the method further comprises a step of cooling the article by blowing cold air into the enclosure, the cooling step being carried out following the step of drying by blowing hot air;

- the drying time is less than or equal to a sum of the duration of the first vaporization and the duration of the second vaporization;

- a sum of the duration of the first vaporization and the duration of the second vaporization is equal to 10 minutes, and the drying time is equal to 10 minutes;

- a sum of the duration of the first vaporization and the duration of the second vaporization is greater than or equal to 20 minutes and the drying time is greater than or equal to 20 minutes, so as to carry out in addition to the smoothing a sanitation of the article located in the steaming enclosure;

- the drying step by blowing hot air is adapted to ensure a drying temperature in the enclosure strictly higher than the wet temperature ensured during the first vaporization and second vaporization steps;

- the method further comprises a prior step of parameterization by a user of the steaming enclosure, the parameterization step comprising a definition of a nature of a steaming cycle and/or a definition of a sum of the duration of the first vaporization and of the duration of the second vaporization and/or a definition of a drying duration and/or a definition of a total duration of the smoothing process;

- the method further comprises a prior step of preparing the article of fabric with a view to steaming, comprising the placement of said article of fabric on a hanger in the steaming enclosure and, preferably, the attachment of a clamp weighted on said fabric article.

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

Other characteristics, objects and advantages of the present invention will appear on reading the detailed description which follows, given by way of non-limiting example, which will be illustrated by the following figures:

There is a block diagram representing steps of a method according to one embodiment of the invention.

There is a perspective view of a mobile steamer suitable for use in a method according to one embodiment of the invention.

There , there and the are perspective views of weighted clamps suitable for use in a method according to one embodiment of the invention.

There is a perspective view of a hanger suitable for use in a method according to one embodiment of the invention.

There is a perspective view of a mobile steamer suitable for use in a method according to one embodiment of the invention.

There is a perspective view of a perforated grid suitable for use in a method according to one embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A method of using a movable steaming chamber 10 for steaming at least one fabric item intended to be placed in the steaming chamber 10 is illustrated by way of non-limiting example in . The process comprises the following successive steps:

- E1: first vaporization by generation and injection of steam into the de-crease chamber 10 at a first vaporization flow rate for a non-zero first vaporization duration;

- E2: second vaporization by generation and injection of steam into the de-crease chamber 10 at a second vaporization rate for a non-zero second vaporization duration, in which the second vaporization rate is strictly lower than the first vaporization rate; And

- E3: drying by blowing hot air into the smoothing chamber 10 for a non-zero drying time.

The method of using the mobile steaming chamber described above, or steaming process, makes it possible to quickly steam the fabric article placed in the steaming chamber 10 , without requiring direct action from the user. The user only places the article in the steaming chamber 10, closes the steaming chamber 10, and if necessary configures the steaming chamber 10 according to the desired steaming. The smoothing is then carried out by the smoothing chamber 10 without action by the user. The user can directly retrieve the smoothed item once the process is complete. Thus, the process allows optimal comfort and minimal loss of time for the user.

The first vaporization step E1 has a higher first vaporization rate than the second vaporization rate E2 which makes it possible to quickly reach a humidity level and a temperature in the enclosure suitable for relaxing the fibers of the fabric article. , give them the desired shape, all without deforming the article. The second stage of vaporization makes it possible to maintain the humidity rate and the temperature in the enclosure at the appropriate level to continue the relaxation of the fibers and fix the result. The process described above thus makes it possible to optimize the steaming time and to improve the quality of the steaming.

The step of drying by blowing hot air E3 makes it possible to dry the article. In particular, the step of drying E3 by blowing hot air can comprise a drying time and a flow of hot air suitable for the user to recover, once the smoothing process is finished, an article ready to be put away. or to be worn.

The smoothing process described above, through the steps of first vaporization E1, second vaporization E2, and drying E3, also makes it possible to deodorize the article of fabric, and to eliminate surface stains. The user therefore recovers an article without odors, and potentially less stained than it was before the use of the steaming enclosure 10 in order to carry out the steaming process.

The steaming chamber 10 is mobile. The term mobile, or portable, steaming enclosure 10 is used to mean that the steaming enclosure 10 can easily be assembled, disassembled and transported by the user. The mobile steaming enclosure 10 has in particular a limited weight and, once dismantled, has dimensions which make it compatible with its transport by a user. Therefore, the method of using the steamer enclosure 10 is more convenient for the user, since the user can carry the steamer enclosure 10 to different places, and assemble or disassemble it easily and conveniently. limited time.

The article of fabric, or article to be smoothed, can for example be a garment or a stuffed animal for a child. It is understood that the steaming chamber 10 is suitable for receiving one or more items to be steamed, the method of using the steaming chamber 10 described above being suitable for carrying out the simultaneous steaming of all the items placed in the steaming enclosure 10 .

A total duration of the crease-removing process described above corresponds to a sum of the durations of each of the steps of the crease-removing process. A vaporization duration corresponds to a sum of the first vaporization duration and the second vaporization duration.

Steaming chamber 10

The steaming enclosure 10 illustrated by way of non-limiting example in is mounted so that it can be used for steaming an article of fabric. The steaming enclosure 10 comprises:
- an outer wall 12 adapted to define a volume for receiving the item(s) to be smoothed;
- A device for generating and injecting steam into the steaming chamber 10; And
- A device for drying by blowing hot air, suitable for generating and injecting hot air into the steaming chamber 10 .

The steaming enclosure 10 may comprise a base 11 and a roof 13 opposite the base 11. The outer wall 12 is adapted to extend between the base 11 and the roof 13 so as to connect the base 11 and the roof 13 The volume for receiving the article to be smoothed is thus delimited by the base 11, the roof 13, and the outer wall 12.

The device for generating and injecting steam and the device for drying by blowing hot air can be integrated into the base 11 of the steam-smoothing enclosure 10 . The device for generating and injecting steam and the device for blowing by blowing hot air may comprise at least one pipe emerging from the base 11 of the steam-smoothing enclosure 10 into the volume for receiving the article to be steam-smoothed. , at the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10 . Thus, the steam and hot air generated are injected into the steaming enclosure 10 at the level of the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10, and rise towards the roof 13 of the enclosure through the article or articles ( s) to smooth out. This makes it possible to ensure effective smoothing of the article placed in the smoothing enclosure 10.

The device for drying by blowing hot air may comprise a fan associated with a heating resistor. The air is heated by the heating element and ventilated by the fan to be injected inside the anti-crease chamber10.

The steaming enclosure 10 may further comprise a cooling device by blowing cold air, suitable for cooling the fabric item(s) placed in the steaming enclosure 10 after its/their steaming. The cold air blowing cooling device can match the hot air blowing device. The device can be configured to blow hot air during the drying step by blowing hot air E3, and to blow cold air during a cooling step E4, once the step hot air blow drying E3 is complete.

The steaming enclosure 10 may further comprise a perforated grid 60 adapted to be placed in contact with the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10 . The steaming process can include a step consisting of placing an article of fabric on the perforated grid 60 arranged in contact with a base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10 .

The perforated grid 60, as illustrated by way of non-limiting example in FIGS. 5a and 5b, forms a shelf adapted to receive a fabric article to be smoothed. Perforated grid 60 may be a removable grid formed from two grid halves. The two grid halves are arranged in contact with each other and in contact with the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10, so as to form a perforated grid 60 which covers the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10 .

When the device for generating and injecting steam and the device for drying by blowing hot air are integrated into the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10, the perforated grid 60 is positioned close to the steam outlets and hot air from the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10 . Thus, the temperatures are particularly high for the articles placed on the perforated grid 60. The perforated grid 60 therefore allows particularly effective smoothing and, if necessary, sanitation of the articles placed on the perforated grid 60. For example, comforters or shoes can be placed on the perforated grid 60.

Stage of first vaporization E1

The first vaporization step E1 is carried out by generating and injecting steam into the de-crease chamber 10 at a non-zero first vaporization rate and for a non-zero first vaporization duration. The first vaporization step E1 thus allows a first phase of relaxation of the fibers of the article placed in the steaming chamber 10 under the effect of heat and humidity in the steaming chamber 10.

The first vaporization flow rate corresponds to the flow rate of water in the form of steam generated and injected into the steaming chamber 10, in particular into the volume for receiving the item to be steamed from the steaming chamber 10, by the device for generating and injecting steam from the decrease chamber 10 during the first vaporization step E1.

The first vaporization flow rate can be between 40 g/min and 80 g/min, preferably be equal to 70 g/min. Such first vaporization flow rates are suitable for saturating the steaming chamber 10 in just a few minutes, which makes it possible to propose a short first steaming step E1 and therefore a short total duration of the steaming process.

The duration of the first vaporization corresponds to the duration of the first vaporization step E1, that is to say the duration during which the flow rate of the first vaporization is maintained by the steam-smoothing enclosure 10, in particular by the device generating and injecting steam from the containment. The duration of the first vaporization may for example be between 10 and 40 minutes, preferably be between 10 and 20 minutes, for example be equal to 10 minutes, or be equal to 20 minutes.

The first vaporization step E1 can be adapted to ensure a humidity level in the steaming chamber 10 strictly greater than 50%, that is to say between 50% and 100%, preferably greater than or equal to at 70%, preferably greater than or equal to 80%. The first vaporization step E1 can be adapted to ensure a wet temperature in the steaming chamber 10 of between 50° C. and 70° C., preferably between 60° C. and 70° C., for example equal to 65° C. vs.

The first vaporization flow rate and first vaporization duration parameters described above are particularly suitable for obtaining the humidity levels and wet temperature desired during the first vaporization E1, and thus allow effective and rapid smoothing of the article. of fabric placed in the steaming chamber 10.

Second vaporization step E2

The second vaporization step E2 can be adapted to maintain the humidity level and the wet temperature in the steaming chamber 10 obtained at the end of the first vaporization step E1. The second vaporization step E2 thus makes it possible to continue the relaxation phase of the fibers of the article placed in the steaming enclosure 10 which was started during the first vaporization step E1.

The second vaporization rate corresponds to the flow rate of water in the form of steam generated and injected into the steaming chamber 10, in particular into the volume for receiving the article to be steamed from the steaming chamber 10 , by the device for generating and injecting steam from the decrease chamber 10 during the second vaporization step E2.

The second vaporization rate may be less than or equal to the first vaporization rate. Preferably, the second vaporization rate is less than or equal to 80%, preferably less than or equal to 50%, of the first vaporization rate. In particular, the second vaporization flow rate can be equal to 50% of the first vaporization flow rate. Thus, the second vaporization flow rate is sufficient to maintain the humidity level and the wet temperature in the steaming chamber 10 during the second vaporization step, without the humidity level and the wet temperature are excessively increased or reduced during the second vaporization step E2. For example, the second vaporization rate can be between 20 g/min and 40 g/min, preferably be equal to 35 g/min.

The duration of the second vaporization corresponds to the duration of the second vaporization step E2, that is to say the duration during which the flow rate of the second vaporization is maintained by the steaming enclosure 10, in particular by the device generating and injecting steam from the containment. The duration of the second vaporization may for example be between 10 and 40 minutes, preferably be between 10 and 20 minutes, for example be equal to 10 minutes, or be equal to 20 minutes.

The second vaporization step E2 can be adapted to maintain a humidity level in the steaming chamber 10 strictly greater than 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 70%, preferably greater than or equal to 80%, and a wet temperature in the steaming chamber 10 between 50°C and 70°C, preferably between 60°C and 70°C, for example equal to 65°C.

The second vaporization flow rate and second vaporization duration parameters described above are particularly suitable for obtaining the humidity levels and wet temperature desired during the second vaporization step E2, and thus allow effective and rapid steaming of the fabric article placed in the steaming chamber 10.

E3 drying step

The step of drying by blowing hot air E3 can be carried out at a drying rate making it possible to ensure a quantity of heat in the smoothing chamber 10 suitable for rapid drying of the article of fabric placed in the steaming enclosure 10 . Thus, the total duration of the anti-crease process is reduced.

The drying step E3 can be adapted to dry the article of fabric, so that the article is ready to be stored or to be worn by the user once the anti-crease process has been completed.

The drying rate corresponds to the flow rate of hot air generated and injected into the steaming chamber 10, in particular into the volume for receiving the item to be steamed from the steaming chamber 10, by the blow-drying device. hot air from the steaming enclosure 10 during the drying step E3.

The drying rate can be adapted to ensure in the steaming chamber 10 a drying temperature strictly higher than the wet temperature ensured during the steps of first vaporization E1 and second vaporization E2. Such a drying temperature allows particularly rapid drying of the article, and thus allows a reduction in the total duration of the crease removal process.

The drying rate can be adapted to ensure a drying temperature in the steaming chamber 10 greater than or equal to 60° C., preferably greater than or equal to 70° C., for example equal to 80° C. The drying rate can be adapted to reduce the humidity level in the steaming chamber 10 , so as to obtain a humidity level strictly lower than 50%, preferably lower than or equal to 10%.

The drying time corresponds to the duration of the step of drying by blowing hot air E3, that is to say the time during which the drying rate is maintained by the steaming chamber 10, in particular by the hot air blow drying device device. The drying time may for example be between 10 and 40 minutes, preferably be between 10 and 20 minutes, for example be equal to 10 minutes, or be equal to 20 minutes.

The drying time may be less than or equal to a sum of the first vaporization duration and the second vaporization duration. Thus, the total duration of the smoothing process is reduced, while allowing sufficient drying of the fabric article placed in the smoothing enclosure 10.

In particular, the drying time may be equal to the sum of the first steaming time and the second steaming time, the total time of the smoothing process then comprising 50% steaming time and 50% drying time.

Anti-crease cycle

The smoothing process can be adapted to carry out a simple smoothing of the article placed in the smoothing chamber 10. The smoothing process then corresponds to a cycle called the smoothing cycle. The smoothing process then has a short total duration, and the user can thus quickly recover his smoothed fabric article.

For example, a total duration of the anti-crease cycle can be between 10 and 40 minutes, for example be equal to 20 minutes. A sum of the first spray time and the second spray time, i.e. the steam time of the anti-crease cycle, can be equal to 10 minutes, and the drying time of the anti-crease cycle can be equal to 10 minutes. Such a smoothing process corresponding to a smoothing cycle is suitable for ensuring efficient and rapid smoothing of the article.

Sanitation cycle

The steaming process can be adapted to carry out, in addition to steaming, sanitizing the article located in the steaming enclosure 10, with a view to disinfecting the article by eliminating any bacteria present on the article. Sanitizing also deodorizes the fabric item even more effectively. The steaming process then corresponds to a cycle called the sanitizing cycle.

The item's sanitize cycle may have a total duration longer than the total duration of an anti-crease cycle. In particular, the duration of the vaporization, that is to say the sum of the duration of the first vaporization and the duration of the second vaporization, and the duration of the drying, of the sanitation cycle, can be increased compared to the steaming and drying times of a steaming cycle.

For example, the total duration of the sanitation cycle can be greater than or equal to 40 minutes, for example greater than or equal to 1 hour. Thus, the steaming process makes it possible, in addition to steaming, to sanitize the article of fabric placed in the steaming enclosure 10.

For example, a sum of the first spray time and the second spray time of the sanitize cycle can be greater than or equal to 20 minutes, and the dry time of the sanitize cycle can be greater than or equal to 20 minutes. . More particularly, a sum of the duration of the first spray and the duration of the second spray of the sanitizing cycle can be between 30 and 40 minutes, and the drying time of the sanitizing cycle can be between 30 and 40 minutes .

The first vaporization step E1, in particular the first vaporization flow rate and the first vaporization duration, can be adapted to ensure a humidity level in the steaming chamber 10 greater than or equal to 70%, for example equal to 80%, and to ensure a wet temperature in the steaming enclosure 10 greater than or equal to 60°C, for example equal to 65°C.

The second vaporization step E2, in particular the second vaporization flow rate and the second vaporization duration, can be adapted to maintain the humidity level and the wet bulb temperature obtained during the first vaporization step E1, in particular for maintain a humidity level of 80% and a wet bulb temperature of 65°C.

The step of drying by blowing hot air E3 can be adapted to ensure a drying temperature in the smoothing chamber 10 greater than or equal to 60° C., for example equal to 70° C. or 80° C., and to reduce the humidity level in the steaming chamber 10 so as to obtain a humidity level strictly lower than 50%, preferably lower than or equal to 10%.

For example, the total sanitizing cycle time may be 40 minutes, including a first spray time of 10 minutes, a second spray time of 10 minutes, and a dry time of 20 minutes.

Cooling step E4

The method may also further comprise a step E4 of cooling the article by blowing cold air into the smoothing chamber 10, the cooling step E4 being carried out following the blow-drying step. of hot air E3.

The cooling step E4 may consist of blowing cold air into the smoothing chamber 10 , so as to cool the smoothed article to avoid the risk of burning the user. The user can thus recover his unwrinkled article, if necessary sanitized and dried, at a temperature avoiding any risk of burns.

Parameter step E0

The steaming enclosure 10 may further comprise a setting unit 50 adapted to allow the user to set the steaming of the fabric article, during a setting step E0.

The method may further comprise a prior step E0 of setting by a user of the steaming enclosure 10. The steaming process is then carried out by the enclosure according to the parameters chosen by the user during the setting step. E0. Thus, the setting step E0 makes it possible to satisfactorily adapt the steaming process carried out by the steaming enclosure 10 according to the needs of the user (for example fast or long cycle), the type of article of fabric placed in the enclosure (for example jacket, coat, delicate fabric, wool) and of the desired action on the article (for example simple smoothing, smoothing and cleaning, or smoothing with drying of increased duration).

The setting step E0 can comprise a definition of a nature of a crease removal cycle. In particular, the user can define the nature of the anti-crease cycle among at least the following cycles: anti-crease cycle, sanitation cycle, additional drying cycle. The anti-crease chamber is configured to adapt, depending on the nature of the defined anti-crease cycle, one or more parameters from among the duration of the first vaporization, the flow rate of the first vaporization, the duration of the second vaporization, the flow rate of the second vaporization, drying time, drying rate, cooling time, and/or cooling rate.

Alternatively or additionally, the parameter setting step E0 may comprise a definition of a sum of the first vaporization duration and of the second vaporization duration and/or a definition of a drying duration and/or a definition of a total duration of the anti-crease process. The user can for example adjust one or more desired duration(s) from one or more range(s) of respective values proposed by the parameter unit 50, the range(s) ) of values each being delimited by a minimum duration and a maximum duration. The anti-crease process is then carried out with the duration(s) defined by the user.

The setting step E0 can be carried out by the user by means of a setting unit 50. The setting unit 50 can comprise a remote control distinct from the steaming enclosure 10, and/or a user interface integrated into the steaming enclosure 10, the user interface being for example placed on the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10.

The setting unit 50 can comprise a screen suitable for displaying the parameters defined during the setting step E0, and/or information relating to the steaming process when carrying out the steaming process. As an alternative or in addition, the setting unit 50 may comprise suitable buttons to enable the setting to be carried out during the setting step E0.

For example, the setting unit 50 may consist of a user interface placed on the base 11 of the steaming enclosure 10, the user interface comprising a screen, for example a backlit LCD screen. Once the parameter setting step E0 has been carried out, the screen can be adapted to display a type of anti-crease cycle defined by the user, and/or the duration(s) defined by the user. The nature of the anti-crease cycle can be indicated by a logo. The screen can also be adapted to display, during the steaming process, a remaining steaming time. The remaining steaming time can, for example, be indicated in the form of a countdown. Thus, the user can know at any time the progress of the steaming process.

A default steaming process can be configured for the steaming chamber 10, the default steaming process corresponding to the steaming process carried out in the absence of parameter setting by the user. For example, a default total steaming process time might be 20 minutes, with steam time equal to 10 minutes and dry time equal to 10 minutes. The default steaming process first spray rate can be 70 g/min and the second spray rate can be 35 g/min.

E10 fabric item preparation step

The method may also comprise a preliminary step E10 of preparing the fabric article for the purpose of smoothing. The user prepares the article to be steamed by placing the article to be steamed in the steaming chamber 10. For example, if the article to be steamed is a garment, the user can put it in place on a hanger 40 of the anti-crease enclosure 10. Then, the user closes the anti-crease enclosure 10. Optionally, the user can, before or after the preparation of the fabric article, configure the anti-crease enclosure 10 by the bias of the setting unit 50 during the setting step E0, so as to adapt the crease-removal cycle to its needs or to the needs of the article to be de-creased. The steaming enclosure 10 then implements the steaming process, if necessary according to the chosen setting, without requiring any action from the user.

The steaming enclosure 10 may comprise at least one weighted clamp 30, as illustrated by way of non-limiting example in FIGS. 3a to 3c. The steaming enclosure 10 may comprise at least one hanger 40, as illustrated by way of non-limiting example in .

The preparation step E10 may comprise the attachment of the at least one weighted clamp 30 to said article of fabric and the placement of said article of fabric in the steaming enclosure 10, in particular the positioning of the article of fabric on a hanger 40 of the steaming enclosure 10.

The weighted clip 30 can be hooked to the article of fabric before or after it is placed in the steaming enclosure 10. The weighted clip 30 is preferably hooked to a lower part of the article of fabric, for example at the base of the garment, an upper part of the article of fabric being placed on the hanger 40 of the steaming enclosure 10. Several weighted clamps 30 can be hooked onto the article of fabric.

For example, if the fabric item is a shirt, 30 weighted clips can be hooked to each sleeve of the shirt and on the base of the shirt. If the fabric article is a pair of pants, weighted clips 30 can be hooked to the bottom of each of the pants legs.

The weighted clamp 30 can have different weights and/or dimensions. The weighted clamp 30 can have a width of between 100 mm and 200 mm, preferably a width of approximately 150 mm. The weighted clamp 30 can have a weight of between 300 g and 1 kg, preferably around 400 g.

There illustrates an example of a weighted clamp 30 having dimensions and a weight greater than the weighted clamp 30 illustrated in . The dimensions of the weighted clip 30 are adapted according to the article of fabric on which the weighted clip 30 is intended to be hung. This makes it easier to attach the weighted clip 30 to the fabric article. The weight of the weighted clamp 30 is adapted to adjust the tension of the fibers of the fabric article, which thus makes it possible to further improve the efficiency of the steaming process.

One or more openings can be formed in the hanger 40. Thus, the steam and/or the hot air injected into the steaming chamber can pass through the openings of the hanger 40, which makes it possible to further increase the efficiency of the steaming process.

The hanger may have a minimum width of 450 mm, and/or a minimum thickness of 40 mm. The hanger may have rounded edges making it possible not to mark the articles placed on the hanger 40.

The steaming enclosure 10 may further comprise fastening elements for at least one hanger 40 suitable for receiving an item to be steamed. Fastening elements make it possible to fix the at least one hanger 40 to the roof 13 of the steaming enclosure 10.

Claims (11)

Method of using a movable steaming chamber (10) for steaming at least one fabric article intended to be placed in the steaming chamber (10), comprising the following successive steps:

1. (E1) first vaporization by generating and injecting steam into the decrease chamber (10) at a first vaporization rate for a non-zero first vaporization duration;
2. (E2) second vaporization by generating and injecting steam into the steam-smoothing chamber (10) at a second vaporization flow rate for a non-zero second vaporization duration, in which the second vaporization flow rate is strictly lower than the first vaporization flow rate ; And
3. (E3) drying by blowing hot air into the smoothing chamber (10) for a non-zero drying time.

Process according to Claim 1, in which the first vaporization (E1) is adapted to ensure a humidity level in the steaming chamber (10) strictly greater than 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 80%, and to ensure a wet temperature in the steaming enclosure (10) of between 50°C and 70°C, preferably between 60°C and 70°C. A method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the second vaporization rate is less than or equal to 50% of the first vaporization rate. Process according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the flow rate of the first vaporization is between 40 g/min and 80 g/min, preferably is equal to 70 g/min. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step (E4) of cooling the article by blowing cold air into the steaming enclosure (10), the cooling step (E4) being carried out following the step of drying by blowing hot air (E3). A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the drying time is less than or equal to a sum of the first spray time and the second spray time. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein a sum of the first spray time and the second spray time is equal to 10 minutes, and wherein the drying time is equal to 10 minutes. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, in which a sum of the duration of the first vaporization and the duration of the second vaporization is greater than or equal to 20 minutes and in which the drying time is greater than or equal to 20 minutes , so as to carry out in addition to the smoothing a sanitization of the article located in the smoothing enclosure (10). Method according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the step of drying by blowing hot air (E3) is adapted to ensure, in the smoothing chamber (10), a drying temperature strictly higher than the wet temperature ensured during the first vaporization (E1) and second vaporization (E2) steps. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a preliminary step (E0) of parameterization by a user of the steaming enclosure (10), the parameterization step (E0) comprising a definition of a type of a steaming cycle and/or a definition of a sum of the duration of the first vaporization and the duration of the second vaporization and/or a definition of a drying duration and/or a definition of a total duration of the process of smoothing. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a preliminary step (E10) of preparing the article of fabric for steaming, comprising placing said article of fabric on a hanger (40) in the enclosure of steaming (10) and, preferably, hooking a weighted clamp (30) on said fabric article.