JP2005040318A - Iron apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an iron apparatus with excellent handleability, in which water passages of an iron body and a stand are easily and surely connected, in the iron apparatus in which water is automatically supplied to the tank of the iron body. <P>SOLUTION: The guide part of the stand is constituted so as to guide the iron body such that a water receiving part and a water supply part, and a power receiving terminal and a power supply part counter each other in the case of mounting the iron body on the stand. Also, the water receiving part of the iron body is provided above and behind the power receiving part, and the water is automatically supplied surely at the time of mounting an iron. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an ironing apparatus in which water is automatically supplied to a tank of an iron main body by placing the iron main body for wrinkle stretching of clothes or the like on a stand.

Conventionally, this type of ironing apparatus is provided with a water storage tank and a mounting portion on a stand, and by placing the iron body on the mounting portion, water is supplied into the ironing body ( For example, see Patent Literature 1 and Patent Literature 2).
JP 58-29498 A JP-A-6-23200

  However, in the structure described in Patent Document 1, when the iron body is placed on the stand, the water receiving portion provided on the rear portion of the iron body is provided with a water supply port that protrudes above the placing portion of the stand. Since it had to be matched so that it might fit, there was a problem that usability was bad.

  In other words, the ironing work involves repeatedly pressing the clothes and moving the iron body to hold the iron body in order to stretch the wrinkles, and placing the iron body to prepare the clothes. The operation of moving and placing are frequently performed.

  Therefore, every time the iron body is placed as in the prior art, sufficient care must be taken to ensure that the water receiving part fits securely into the water supplying part, which is very difficult to place. If the fitting with the part is slightly shifted, there is a problem that water leaks and wets clothes.

  Further, in the structure described in Patent Document 2, the connection between the valve device 11 of the iron body 1 and the water supply valve device 19 of the stand 15 is performed at a position shifted from the left and right center of the mounting portion 16 of the stand 15. For this reason, there were cases where the connection of the water channel became unstable.

  Accordingly, a first object of the present invention is to obtain an easy-to-use ironing device that can easily and reliably connect the water channel between the iron body and the stand.

  The second purpose is to obtain an ironing device in which water does not enter the power receiving terminal and the power feeding unit even if water overflows from the water receiving unit and the water feeding unit.

  In order to achieve the first object, the present invention provides a base heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water to be supplied to the vaporization chamber, and water received in communication with the tank. And an iron body provided with a power receiving terminal electrically connected to the heater, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the iron body for the placing portion. A water supply part connected to the water receiving part of the iron body when placed, and a stand provided with a power feeding part electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body, The guide portion guides the iron body so that the water receiving portion and the water supply portion face each other and the power receiving terminal and the power feeding portion face each other when the iron body is placed on the stand. As well as configured, the water supply unit of the stand, in the middle of the left and right front mounting section, and in that provided above said feeding unit, and a first means for solving problems.

  The present invention also includes a base heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporization chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and an electrical connection with the heater When the iron body is mounted on the iron body including the received power receiving terminal, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the placing portion, the iron body A water supply unit connected to the water receiving unit; and a stand provided with a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body. The guide unit of the stand includes the iron body as the stand. The iron body is guided so that the water receiving portion and the water supply portion face each other and the power receiving terminal and the power feeding portion face each other. The water supply unit of the soil, that is provided in the center of the left and right of the power supply unit has a second means for solving problems.

  Further, in order to achieve the second object, the present invention has a third problem solving means in the first or second problem solving means that a hole is provided in the lower part of the water supply part of the stand.

  Further, according to the present invention, in any one of the first to third problem solving means, the water supply part has a water receiving part around the hole part as a fourth problem solving means.

  Moreover, this invention makes it the 5th problem-solving means in the 4th problem-solving means that the stand had the water draining mechanism connected with the hole part or water receiving part of a water supply part.

  The present invention also includes a base heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporization chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and an electrical connection with the heater When the iron body is mounted on the iron body including the received power receiving terminal, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the placing portion, the iron body A water supply unit connected to the water receiving unit; and a stand provided with a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body. The guide unit of the stand includes the iron body as the stand. The iron body is guided so that the water receiving portion and the water supply portion face each other and the power receiving terminal and the power feeding portion face each other. The water receiving portion of the down body that is provided above and behind the said power receiving unit is set to the sixth means for solving problems.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a base heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporization chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, And an iron body provided with a power receiving terminal electrically connected to the heater, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the iron body placed on the placing portion. A water supply unit connected to the water receiving unit of the iron body, and a stand including a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body, the guide unit of the stand Is configured to guide the iron body so that the water receiving portion and the water supply portion and the power receiving terminal and the power feeding portion face each other when the iron body is placed on the stand. In addition, the water supply part of the stand is provided in the center of the left and right of the placement part and above the power supply part, so that when the iron body is placed on the stand, the guide part receives power on the iron side. The terminal and the power supply part on the stand side are guided to face each other, and the water receiving part on the iron side and the water supply part on the stand side are guided to face each other. can do. And since the water supply part is provided at the center of the left and right of the mounting part on the extension line in the longitudinal direction of the handle of the iron body and above the power supply part, compared with the case where it is provided on the left or right of the power supply part It is possible to stably secure the seal allowance between the water receiving part and the water supply part, and it is not necessary to pay special attention to the connection between the water receiving part and the water supply port every time the iron body is placed on the stand. An easy-to-use ironing device with excellent operability can be obtained.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, a base heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporization chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and An iron body provided with a power receiving terminal electrically connected to the heater, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the iron body placed on the placing portion. Sometimes, a water supply unit connected to the water receiving unit of the iron body, and a stand provided with a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body, the guide unit of the stand When the iron body is placed on the stand, the water receiving section and the water supply section are guided, and the iron body is guided so that the power receiving terminal and the power feeding section face each other. At the same time, the water supply part of the stand is provided in the center of the left and right of the power supply part, so that when the iron body is placed on the stand, the power receiving terminal on the iron side and the stand side power supply part are opposed to each other by the guide part. In addition to guiding, the iron-side water receiving portion and the stand-side water supply portion are guided so as to face each other, so that the ironing operator can supply water without being aware of it. And since the water supply part was provided in the center of the left and right of the mounting part on the longitudinal extension of the handle of the iron body, it is more stable than the case where it is provided on the left or right of the power supply part. It is possible to secure the seal cost of the part, and every time the iron body is placed on the stand, it is not necessary to pay special attention to the connection between the water receiving part and the water supply port, and the iron is easy to use and has excellent operability. A device is obtained.

  Further, according to the invention described in claim 3, by providing a hole in the lower part of the water supply part of the stand, even if water leaks due to a failure of the water receiving part and the water supply part, the leakage Water can be accommodated in the hole, and there is no risk of electric shock or malfunction due to water adhering to the power receiving terminal, power supply unit and control means. Can do.

  According to the invention described in claim 4, the water supply part has a water receiving part around the hole part. Even if water leaks due to a failure of the water receiving part and the water supply part, etc. The leaked water can be accommodated in the hole, so that water does not adhere to the power receiving terminal, power supply unit, and control means, and there is no risk of electric shock or malfunction due to adhesion to them. It can be performed.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, the stand has a drainage mechanism that communicates with the hole portion of the water supply portion or the water receiving portion, so that even if water leaks, the leaked water is perforated. Water can be discharged out of the stand by a drainage mechanism that communicates with the water receiving section or the water receiving section, and there is a risk of electric shock or malfunction due to water adhering to the power receiving terminal, power supply section and control means without adhering to the power. Because there is no, you can iron safely.

  According to invention of Claim 6, the base heated by a heater, the vaporization chamber formed in the said base, the tank which stores the water supplied to the said vaporization chamber, the water receiving part connected to the said tank, and the said heater When the iron body is mounted on the iron body including a power receiving terminal electrically connected to the iron body, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the placing portion, A water supply unit connected to the water receiving unit of the iron body, and a stand provided with a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body, the guide unit of the stand When the iron body is placed on the stand, the water receiving portion and the water supply portion are configured to guide the iron body so that the power receiving terminal and the power feeding portion are opposed to each other. Further, the water receiving portion of the iron body is provided above and behind the power receiving portion, so that the iron body is detached from the stand and the seal of the water receiving portion is poor when the operator is using it. Even when water leaks from the water receiving portion, the water falls down, so that ironing can be performed without water adhering to the power receiving portion.

  The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention includes a base heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporization chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and the When an iron body having a power receiving terminal electrically connected to a heater, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the iron body being placed on the placing portion described above A water supply part connected to the water receiving part of the iron body, and a stand provided with a power supply part electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body, the guide part of the stand being When the iron body is placed on the stand, the water receiving section and the water supply section are configured to guide the iron body so that the power receiving terminal and the power feeding section face each other. In addition, the water supply part of the stand is provided in the center of the left and right of the mounting part and above the power feeding part, so that when the iron body is placed on the stand, the guide part receives power on the iron side. The terminal and the power supply part on the stand side are guided to face each other, and the water receiving part on the iron side and the water supply part on the stand side are guided to face each other. can do. And since the water supply part was provided in the center of the left and right of the mounting part which is on the longitudinal extension line of the handle of the iron body and above the power feeding part, the variation in how the worker is placed when placing the iron The variation in the connection between the water receiving part and the water supply part due to can be minimized, and water can be reliably supplied.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a base heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporization chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and the heater and the electric When the iron body is placed on the iron body having a receiving terminal connected thereto, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the placing portion, the iron body A water supply unit connected to the water receiving unit of the main body; and a stand including a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron main body, the guide unit of the stand being the iron main body And when it is placed on the stand, the water receiving unit and the water supply unit are configured to guide the iron body so that the power receiving terminal and the power feeding unit are opposed to each other. The water supply portion of the stand is provided at the center of the left and right of the power supply portion, and when the iron body is placed on the stand, the guide portion guides the iron-side power receiving terminal and the stand-side power supply portion to face each other. At the same time, since the iron-side water receiving portion and the stand-side water supply portion are guided to face each other, water can be supplied without the ironing operator being conscious. And since the water supply part was provided in the center of the left and right of the mounting part which is on the longitudinal extension line of the handle of the iron body and above the power feeding part, the variation in how the worker is placed when placing the iron The variation in the connection between the water receiving part and the water supply part due to can be minimized, and water can be supplied reliably.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the first or second aspect, by providing a hole in the lower portion of the water supply portion of the stand, by any chance from the water receiving portion on the iron side and the water supply portion on the stand side. Even when water leaks, the overflowed water is stored in the hole, and ironing can be performed safely without adhering to the power receiving terminal on the iron side and the water supply unit on the stand side.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the water supply portion has a water receiving portion around the hole portion. Even if water leaks from the water supply section on the stand side, the overflowing water is stored in the hole or water receiving section, and the ironing terminal on the iron side and the water supply section on the stand side can be safely ironed without sticking. It can be carried out.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the fourth aspect, the stand has a drainage mechanism that communicates with the hole of the water supply section or the water receiving section. Even if water leaks from the water supply section on the stand side, the overflowed water is discharged from the drainage mechanism through the hole or water receiving section to the outside of the stand, so the power receiving terminal on the iron side and the water supply section on the stand side It can be safely ironed without sticking.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a base heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporization chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and the heater and the electric When the iron body is placed on the iron body having a receiving terminal connected thereto, a placing portion for placing the iron body, a guide portion for guiding the iron body, and the placing portion, the iron body A water supply unit connected to the water receiving unit of the main body; and a stand including a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron main body, the guide unit of the stand being the iron main body And when it is placed on the stand, the water receiving unit and the water supply unit are configured to guide the iron body so that the power receiving terminal and the power feeding unit are opposed to each other. The water receiving part of the iron body is provided above and behind the power receiving part, so that when the iron body is detached from the stand and used by an operator, the water receiving part has a poor seal and Even when water leaks from the water portion, the water falls down, so that ironing can be performed without water adhering to the power receiving portion.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4, reference numeral 1 denotes an iron body, which is connected to a base 4 formed with a vaporizing chamber 3 covered with a lid 2, a heater 5 for heating the base 4, and the vaporizing chamber 3 via a water conduit 6. An operator has a tank 7, a water receiving part 8 for supplying water to the tank 7, a power receiving terminal 9 connected to the heater 5, a water level detecting means 10 for detecting the water level of the tank 7, and the iron body 1. It has a handle 11 for holding. The water receiving portion 8 is provided above and behind the power receiving terminal 9 on the longitudinal extension of the handle 11 of the iron body 1.

  Reference numeral 12 denotes a stand, a placing portion 13 for placing the iron body 1 with the rear portion of the base 4 downward, a plurality of power feeding portions 14 connected to the power receiving terminals 9 of the iron body 1, and the iron body 1. The water supply unit 15 provided at the position opposite to the water receiving unit 8, that is, above and behind the power receiving terminal 9 and at the center of the left and right of the mounting unit 13, the operator placed the iron body 1. Sometimes the iron body 1 is guided to a position where the power receiving terminal 9 provided on the iron body 1 and the power feeding part 14 provided on the stand 12 are opposed to each other, and the water receiving part 8 provided on the iron body 1 and the stand 12 are provided. The guide body 16 is disposed along the outline of the iron body 1 to guide the iron body 1 to a position where the water supply section 15 is opposed to the tank 7 of the iron body 1 through the water supply section 15 and the water receiving section 8. A water storage tank 17 for storing water to be supplied, a hole 18 disposed below the water supply unit 14, a water receiving unit 19 disposed below the hole 18, and below the water receiving unit 19 and the stand It has a communication portion 21 that communicates with the arranged drain hole 20.

  Further, the stand 12 includes a water supply device 22 configured by a pump or the like for sending water stored in the water storage tank 17 to the tank 7 of the iron body 1 through the water supply unit 15 and the water receiving unit 8, It has a control means 23 composed of a plurality of electronic components for controlling energization to the heater 5 and driving of the water supply device 22.

  Next, the operation and action of the above configuration will be described. First, when ironing, the iron body 1 is placed on the placing portion 13 of the stand 12 and the power is turned on. At this time, the water receiving portion 8 provided in the iron body 1 and the water supply portion 15 provided in the stand 12 are guided by the guide portion 16 and are guided to and connected to each other. And the tank 7 of the iron main body 1 and the water storage tank 17 of the stand 12 will be in a communication state.

  And the water supply apparatus 22 drives by the control means 23, and the water of the water storage tank 17 is supplied to the tank 7 of the iron main body 1 through the water supply part 15 and the water receiving part 8. FIG. When a predetermined amount of water is supplied to the tank 7 of the iron body 1, it is detected by the water level detection means 10, and the water supply device 22 is stopped by the control means 23.

  Here, it can be said that the guide body 16 guides the iron body 1 to a position where the water receiving section 8 provided on the iron body 1 and the water supply section 15 provided on the stand 12 face each other along the outline of the iron body 1. A predetermined gap is necessary between the outer shell of the iron body 1 and the guide portion 16 for smooth placement. Even when rattling occurs in the iron body 1 and the guide portion 16 due to the gap, as shown in FIG. 4, it is more preferable that the water supply portion 15 is disposed at the left and right center of the placement portion 13. The distance a between the water receiving portion 8 of the iron body 1 and the water supply portion 15 of the stand 12 can be made smaller than that disposed on the left or right side of the iron. That is, it is possible to secure a seal allowance between the water receiving portion 8 of the iron body 1 and the water supply portion 15 of the stand 12 regardless of variations in the mounting direction of the iron body 1 of the operator.

  Further, even if water leaks due to a failure of the water receiving portion 8 and the water supply portion 15 or the like, the hole portion 18 disposed below the water supply portion 15 and the water receiver disposed below the hole portion 18. The water is discharged from the drain hole 20 provided below the stand 12 through the part 19 and the communication part 21, and water adheres to the power receiving terminal 9, the power feeding part 14 and the control means 23 without adhering to them. There is no risk of electric shock or malfunction caused by doing so, so ironing can be performed with confidence.

  Even if water leaks due to a failure of the water receiving portion 8 or the like, the water receiving portion 8 is provided above and behind the power receiving terminal 9 on the extension line in the longitudinal direction of the handle 11 of the iron body 1. Therefore, when the operator is using the water, the water leaking from the water receiving portion 8 falls down, so that the iron body 1 is again mounted on the stand 12 without water adhering to the power receiving terminal 9. Even if it is placed and energized, there is no fear of electric shock, so ironing can be performed with confidence.

  In this embodiment, the drain hole 20 is provided below the stand, but the same effect can be obtained by providing it on the side surface of the stand 12 below the water receiving portion 19.

Sectional drawing of the ironing apparatus in the Example of this invention Perspective view of the water receiving part of the ironing device Rear view of the iron body of the ironing device Explanatory drawing which shows the iron main body mounting state of the ironing device

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Iron main body 8 Water receiving part 9 Power receiving terminal 12 Stand 13 Mounting part 14 Power feeding part 15 Water supplying part 16 Guide part

Claims (6)

A base heated by a heater, a vaporizing chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporizing chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and a power receiving terminal electrically connected to the heater When the iron body is placed on the iron body, a placing part for placing the iron body, a guide part for guiding the iron body, and the placing part, the iron receiving body is connected to the water receiving part of the iron body. A water supply unit, and a stand provided with a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body, and the guide unit of the stand is provided when the iron body is placed on the stand. The water receiving portion and the water supply portion are configured to guide the iron body so that the power receiving terminal and the power feeding portion face each other, and the water supply portion of the stand , In the middle of the left and right front mounting section, and ironing device provided above said feeding unit. A base heated by a heater, a vaporizing chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporizing chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and a power receiving terminal electrically connected to the heater When the iron body is placed on the iron body, a placing part for placing the iron body, a guide part for guiding the iron body, and the placing part, the iron receiving body is connected to the water receiving part of the iron body. A water supply unit, and a stand provided with a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body, and the guide unit of the stand is provided when the iron body is placed on the stand. The water receiving portion and the water supply portion are configured to guide the iron body so that the power receiving terminal and the power feeding portion face each other, and the water supply portion of the stand , Ironing device provided at the center of the left and right of the power source. The ironing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a hole is provided in a lower part of the water supply part of the stand. The ironing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the water supply unit has a water receiving unit around the hole. The ironing device according to claim 4, wherein the stand has a water draining mechanism that communicates with a hole portion or a water receiving portion of the water supply portion. A base heated by a heater, a vaporizing chamber formed in the base, a tank for storing water supplied to the vaporizing chamber, a water receiving portion communicating with the tank, and a power receiving terminal electrically connected to the heater When the iron body is placed on the iron body, a placing part for placing the iron body, a guide part for guiding the iron body, and the placing part, the iron receiving body is connected to the water receiving part of the iron body. A water supply unit, and a stand provided with a power supply unit electrically connected to the power receiving terminal of the iron body, and the guide unit of the stand is provided when the iron body is placed on the stand. The iron body is guided so that the water receiving portion and the water supply portion are opposed to the power receiving terminal and the power feeding portion. Parts are ironing device provided above and behind the said power receiving unit.

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