GB2291435A - Iron cord controller - Google Patents
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- GB2291435A GB2291435A GB9413897A GB9413897A GB2291435A GB 2291435 A GB2291435 A GB 2291435A GB 9413897 A GB9413897 A GB 9413897A GB 9413897 A GB9413897 A GB 9413897A GB 2291435 A GB2291435 A GB 2291435A
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- cord
- iron
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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
- D06F79/00—Accessories for hand irons
- D06F79/02—Stands or supports neither attached to, nor forming part of, the iron or ironing board
- D06F79/023—Stands or supports neither attached to, nor forming part of, the iron or ironing board with means for supplying current to the iron
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
- H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
- H02G11/00—Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
- H02G11/003—Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using gravity-loaded or spring-loaded loop
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Abstract
An iron cord controller has a body comprising a profile adaptor 3 which may be fitted to various ironing board sections. The profile adaptor is retained in position by a device 5 which may be a spring. The profile adaptor is located on the ironing board at a position which enables the supply cord from the iron 1 to be conveniently located in a supply cord guidance aperture using a device incorporated in the weight 4 to enlarge the inlet port (11, Figure 3) and so confine the supply cord within the aperture. The iron is moved to the extended position 7 and the supply cord fitted with a weight 4. During ironing the supply cord will be held above the ironing board surface prohibiting unwanted contact with the material being ironed. The weight can be removed from the cord and stored on the profile adaptor. The cord controller does not prohibit the board being collapsed in the normal way. <IMAGE>
Description
IRON CORD CONTROLLER
This invention relates to an iron cord controller.
Dry and steam irons are commonly used items to effect a finish to washed material, material used in the make up of clothing, or material in general. Having the form of a heating element and, in some instances, a steam compartment, the iron is connected to the electrical supply by means of a cord or cable of suitable size and construction to comply with whatever requirements pertain to the specific user environment.
Irons are relatively expensive, but do not incorporate guidance of the electrical supply cord.
According to the present invention there is provided a iron cord controller comprising a body in the form of a profile adaptor, the profile adaptor being suitably arranged to be releasably secured to the body of a ironing board and incorporating a supply cord guidance aperture, a weight being releasable secured to the supply cord and adapted to control the tension applied to the supply cord.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings in which;
Figure 1 shows the iron cord controller attached to the ironing board with the iron, supply cord and weight in the non-extended position 8.
Figure 2 shows the iron cord controller attached to the ironing board and with the iron, supply cord and weight in the extended position 7.
Figure 3 shows, in perspective, the detail of the iron cord controller profile adaptor and the supply cord guidance aperture 10 and inlet port 11.
Figure 4 shows, in perspective, the detail of the iron cord controller profile adaptor 3 fitted to the ironing board 2 and ready to accept the supply cord 6
IRON CORD CONTROLLER
Referring to the drawing, the iron cord controller comprises a body in the form of a profile adaptor 3 releasably secured to the ironing board 2 by, for example, a sprung knob device or similar means (Not shown in detail, outline only). The profile adaptor is attached to the board at a position which will ensure the best attitude to receive the supply cord 6 attached to the iron 1 when it is in the non-extended position 8.
The supply cord 6 is offered to the inlet port 11 of the profile adaptor 3 and the final insertion to the supply cord guidance aperture 1R is assisted by a device incorporated in the weight 4 (Detail not shown). The supply cord 6 is now confined within the supply cord aperture 1R, but free to move as dictated by the movements of the iron 1. The friction on the cord 6 caused by the movement of the iron 1 is decreased by either the selection of material and smoothness of the supply cord guidance aperture 1 or a rotational device (Detail not shown) fitted to the aperture.
The iron 1 is moved to the extended position 7 and the weight 4 attached by, for example, a physical tie, (Detail not shown) to the supply cord 6 at a position close to the profile adaptor 3.
When the iron 1 is moved between the extended position 7 and the non-extended position 8 the supply cord 6 is suspended above the ironing board 2 because of the compensation of the weight 4.
To remove the supply cord 6 from the supply cord guidance aperture 1R, the device incorporated in the weight 4 is used.
Fitting the iron cord controller to the ironing board 2 will not prohibit the ironing board legs 9 being collapsed in the normal way.
Claims (9)
1. A iron cord controller comprising a body in the form of a profile adaptor, the profile adaptor being suitably arranged to be releasably secured to the body of a ironing board and incorporating a supply cord guidance aperture, a weight being releasably secured to the supply cord and adapted to control the tension applied to the supply cord.
2. A iron cord controller as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the profile adaptor is capable of attachment to different sizes of ironing board and varying profiles.
3. A iron cord controller as claimed in Claim 2 wherein the profile adaptor is capable of retention to different sizes of ironing board and varying profiles.
4. A iron cord controller as claimed in Claim 3 wherein a device is fitted to the weight to enable it to be fitted to the supply cord in any position along the length of the supply cord.
5. A iron cord controller as claimed in Claim 4 wherein a device is fitted to the weight to enable the profile adaptor inlet port to be enlarged to allow the supply cord to be fitted to the supply cord guidance aperture.
6. A iron cord controller as claimed in Claim 5 wherein a device is fitted to the weight to enable it to be attached to the profile adaptor when the ironing board is not in use.
7. A iron cord controller as claimed in Claim 6 wherein a device is incorporated in the profile adaptor to enable the attachment of the weight when the ironing board is not in use.
8. A iron cord controller as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the profile adaptor is provided with a means of adaptation to accept different types of ironing boards which use wire iron stands to support the iron in the non-extended position.
9. A iron cord controller substantially as described herein with reference to the figures 1 to 4 of the accompanying drawings
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB9413897A GB2291435A (en) | 1994-07-09 | 1994-07-09 | Iron cord controller |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| GB9413897A GB2291435A (en) | 1994-07-09 | 1994-07-09 | Iron cord controller |
Publications (2)
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| GB9413897D0 GB9413897D0 (en) | 1994-08-31 |
| GB2291435A true GB2291435A (en) | 1996-01-24 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB9413897A Withdrawn GB2291435A (en) | 1994-07-09 | 1994-07-09 | Iron cord controller |
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| GB (1) | GB2291435A (en) |
Cited By (2)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2014102671A3 (en) * | 2012-12-26 | 2014-08-21 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | A device for guiding a flex extending from an appliance |
| GB2518401A (en) * | 2013-09-20 | 2015-03-25 | Lloyd James Dall | A Guide for a power cord |
Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US1522684A (en) * | 1922-10-27 | 1925-01-13 | Milton R Howard | Cord-adjusting means for electric irons |
| US1665316A (en) * | 1927-02-08 | 1928-04-10 | Blanche E Matthews | Electric-iron cord control |
| US2680789A (en) * | 1950-05-15 | 1954-06-08 | Robinson Norman | Controller for cords to electric irons |
| US3866869A (en) * | 1973-10-09 | 1975-02-18 | Carroll E Woods | Cord retractor for electric iron |
| GB2212522A (en) * | 1987-11-19 | 1989-07-26 | John William Harrison | Electric iron cable tidy |
| EP0328429A1 (en) * | 1988-02-09 | 1989-08-16 | Technique Innovation Concept | Apparatus for guiding the current-conducting flex for flat irons |
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Patent Citations (6)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US1522684A (en) * | 1922-10-27 | 1925-01-13 | Milton R Howard | Cord-adjusting means for electric irons |
| US1665316A (en) * | 1927-02-08 | 1928-04-10 | Blanche E Matthews | Electric-iron cord control |
| US2680789A (en) * | 1950-05-15 | 1954-06-08 | Robinson Norman | Controller for cords to electric irons |
| US3866869A (en) * | 1973-10-09 | 1975-02-18 | Carroll E Woods | Cord retractor for electric iron |
| GB2212522A (en) * | 1987-11-19 | 1989-07-26 | John William Harrison | Electric iron cable tidy |
| EP0328429A1 (en) * | 1988-02-09 | 1989-08-16 | Technique Innovation Concept | Apparatus for guiding the current-conducting flex for flat irons |
Cited By (5)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WO2014102671A3 (en) * | 2012-12-26 | 2014-08-21 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | A device for guiding a flex extending from an appliance |
| US9771679B2 (en) | 2012-12-26 | 2017-09-26 | Koninklijke Philips N.V. | Device for guiding a flex extending from an appliance |
| RU2640982C2 (en) * | 2012-12-26 | 2018-01-12 | Конинклейке Филипс Н.В. | Device for guiding of flexible cord coming out of clothes care device |
| GB2518401A (en) * | 2013-09-20 | 2015-03-25 | Lloyd James Dall | A Guide for a power cord |
| GB2518401B (en) * | 2013-09-20 | 2016-09-14 | James Dall Lloyd | A guide for a power cord |
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| GB9413897D0 (en) | 1994-08-31 |
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| Date | Code | Title | Description |
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| WAP | Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1) |