JP3127919B2 - Iron - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an iron for wrinkling clothes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of iron is disclosed, for example, in Japanese Patent Publication No. Hei 3-1999 or Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 2-136193.
The structure was as shown in Japanese Patent Publication No. That is, the one disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-1999 discloses the configuration shown in FIG.
As shown in (1), the temperature of the base 1 is set by the temperature setting means 2, and the set temperature is displayed on the display means 3.

In the above configuration, first, when the power cord 4 is inserted, the temperature is set to the "OFF" position. Next, the temperature setting means 2 first sets the temperature of the “steam” position in the first operation, and thereafter sets “low”,
The temperature setting was changed to "medium", "high" and again "off" and "steam", and the display means 3 showed the set temperature. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-136193 discloses an arrangement in which a handle 6 is disposed above a base 5 and a handle 7 is provided in front of a grip 7 provided on the handle 6 as shown in FIGS. Means 8 were formed.

[0004]

However, in the device disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-1999, in order to generate steam, it is necessary to operate the temperature setting means 2 once after turning on the power supply. Can be set to a temperature suitable for "", but when ironing with the "medium" setting without using steam, there is a problem that the temperature setting means 2 must be operated three times in a row and it is troublesome. there were.

[0005] In addition, the set temperature of "steam" is fixed at a single point, and in recent years, clothes of various materials have been worn.
Ironing needs to be performed at a temperature suitable for the material in the range of about 200 ° C., and it is not possible to cope with a set temperature of only one point such as 200 ° C. or 190 ° C., and there is a problem that usability is poor.

In the device disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 2-136193, the display means 8 is formed in front of the grip 7 of the handle 6 as shown in FIGS. On the other hand, since the display means 8 is configured by arranging display elements such as light-emitting diodes in a line in front of the grip part 7, the display means 8 is provided with the grip part 7 to secure a space for disposing the display means 8. Since the front portion protrudes greatly forward, there is a problem that the tip portion of the base 5, that is, the place to be ironed is difficult to see, and the usability is poor.

In order to solve such a problem,
When the front of the grip 7 is shortened and the display means 8 is arranged in front of the handle, the display means 8 is attached to the hand of the handle 6 gripping the grip 7.
And the display means 8 becomes difficult to see.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention solves such a conventional problem and facilitates the temperature setting operation and at the same time does not impair the visibility of the display means provided on the handle. The purpose is to make it easier to see and improve the usability of the iron.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a base, a heater for heating the base, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base, and any temperature for the base. Temperature setting means for setting a temperature;
Temperature control means for controlling the temperature of the base by comparing the output of the temperature detection means with the set temperature set by the temperature setting means, display means for displaying the temperature set by the temperature setting means, A handle disposed above the base, wherein the display means comprises: a first temperature display having a higher set temperature disposed in front of the grip portion of the handle; and a side set to the first temperature display. A first problem solving means is that a second temperature display having a low temperature is arranged in parallel, and the front of the grip portion of the handle is inclined forward and downward.

The display means of the first means for solving the problem is that the first temperature display having a high set temperature is a temperature display capable of generating steam as a second means for solving the problem.

[0011] The display means of the first means for solving the problems may include a first temperature display and a second temperature display, each of which has a plurality of LEs.
D is the third means for solving the problem.

The display means of the first means for solving the problem is that the first temperature display and the second temperature display are arranged in a direction orthogonal to the grip portion of the handle as a fourth means for solving the problem. I have.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention provides a base, a heater for heating the base, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base, and temperature setting means for setting the temperature of the base to an arbitrary temperature. Temperature control means for controlling the temperature of the base by comparing the output of the temperature detection means with the set temperature set by the temperature setting means, display means for displaying the temperature set by the temperature setting means, A handle disposed above the base, wherein the display means comprises: a first temperature display having a higher set temperature disposed in front of the grip portion of the handle; and a side set to the first temperature display. By arranging a second temperature display having a low temperature in parallel and inclining the front of the grip portion downward to the front, the length in front of the grip portion can be shortened and provided on the handle. Impairs visibility of display means Was easy to see the base of the distal end portion of the iron without having, it is possible to improve the usability and look good state of clothing that is doing the ironing.

[0014] Further, the display means can easily set the temperature at which steam can be generated by setting the first temperature display having a high set temperature to a temperature at which steam can be generated. Can be clearly displayed, the length of the front part of the handle can be shortened, and the front part of the handle is inclined forward and downward to make it easier to see the state of the clothes being ironed. Can be.

The display means includes a first temperature display and a second temperature display.
The temperature display of each is composed of multiple LEDs,
The base temperature can be set by selecting a temperature suitable for clothing from a plurality of temperatures, and ironing can be performed at various temperatures within a temperature range in which steam can be generated.

The display means includes a first temperature display and a second temperature display.
By disposing the temperature display in the direction orthogonal to the grip portion of the handle, the length in front of the grip portion of the handle can be shortened to make it easier to see the state of the clothing being ironed.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. As shown in the figure, the base 21 is heated by a heater 22 and has a vaporization chamber 23, and water is supplied to the vaporization chamber 23 from a tank 24. The temperature detecting means 25 detects the temperature of the base 21 and is constituted by a thermistor or the like.

The temperature setting means 26 sets the temperature of the base 21 to an arbitrary temperature, and is capable of setting the temperature in six stages. The temperature control unit 32 compares the temperature set by the temperature setting unit 26 with the temperature information from the temperature detection unit 25 to control the energization of the heater 22, and controls the base 21 to a desired temperature. The display means 33 displays the temperature set by the temperature setting means 26.
Each stage from “off” to when the temperature of the base 21 reaches a maximum temperature of, for example, 200 ° C. is displayed.

The display means 33 is provided with a "cut" disposed in front of a grip 35 of a handle 34 disposed above the base 21.
A display 36 and a “steam” display 37 (first temperature display) having a high set temperature disposed in front of the “off” display 36
And a "dry" display 38 (second temperature display) having a low set temperature and disposed in parallel to the "steam" display 37 and on the side thereof.

An "off" display 36 indicates a state in which power is not supplied to the heater 22, a second temperature display 38 indicates a set temperature from L1 to L3, and ironing is performed with "dry". Set when. First temperature display 37
Indicates the setting of the temperature range in which steam can be generated from L4 to L6, and is set when ironing is performed using "steam". It should be noted that there is no problem even when the temperature is set in a range from L4 to L6 and ironing is performed in a "dry" state.

In the above configuration, first, in order to perform ironing, a plug of the iron is inserted into a power outlet. As soon as the power is turned on, the iron is turned off
In this state, no current flows to the heater 22. Therefore, the "OFF" display 36 is lit on the display means 33.

Next, when the temperature of the base 21 is relatively low L1
The case where ironing is performed by setting to "1" will be described.
The temperature setting means 26 is operated once to set the temperature of the base 21 to a temperature suitable for clothing. Temperature control means 32
Is set to the L1 temperature, and L1 of the display means 33 is turned on to indicate the state. The temperature control unit 33 includes the temperature detection unit 2.
5, the temperature of the base 21 is input.
Heat 1

The temperature control means 32 compares the temperature information output from the temperature detection means 25 with the set temperature, and
The energization of the base 21 is repeatedly turned on and off so that the base 21 has a constant temperature. Then, the worker performs ironing and wrinkles of clothes.

Next, a case where the ironing at the L1 temperature is completed and the temperature is changed to another set temperature will be described. Each time the temperature setting means 26 is operated, L1 to L2, L3,
It is switched to L4, L5, L6, and next to the setting of L6,
In addition, the temperature returns to L1, and the temperature of the base 21 is controlled at other set temperatures as in the case of the set temperature at L1, so that ironing can be performed. The display means 33 is also a second temperature display 38 having a lower set temperature.
L1, L2, L3, and L4, L5, L6 of the first temperature display 37 having a higher set temperature.

When ironing is carried out using steam, the temperature setting means 26 is operated to change from L4 to L6.
If the temperature at which steam can be generated is arbitrarily selected and set to, for example, L6, the temperature control means 32 determines the set temperature and the temperature in the same manner as when ironing was performed at the temperature of L1. The output of the detecting means 25 is compared with the heater 2 so that the temperature of the base 21 becomes the set temperature of L6.
2 is controlled.

When the temperature reaches the set temperature, the worker can perform ironing. By sending water from a tank 24 storing water in advance to a vaporizing chamber 23 formed in the base 21, the water is removed. Vaporized steam is base 21
Ironing by steam can be performed from the hole.
If it is desired to perform ironing at a slightly lower temperature depending on the material of the clothes, the temperature can be set to L4 or L5 by operating the temperature setting means 26.

As described above, according to the present invention, the grip 3
5 First temperature display 37 with a higher set temperature disposed in front of it
And a second temperature display 38 having a lower set temperature is arranged in parallel beside the first temperature display 37, so that the display means 33
Can be arranged in a small space by shortening the length. Accordingly, the amount of protrusion of the handle 34 forward can also be reduced, and as shown in FIG. 3, the handle 34 can be connected to the front end of the base 21 from the front of the grip portion 35 and can be gently inclined. At the same time, the ironed clothes can be easily seen and the usability can be improved, so that the display means 33 is not hidden by the hand holding the grip 35, and the handle 34 is not hidden.
However, even if the display means 33 is provided, the visibility of the display means 33 will not be impaired.

The display means 33 may be arranged as shown in FIG. 4, and a first temperature display 37 for displaying a setting for use in "steam" and a display for use in "dry" The left and right of the second temperature display 38 for displaying the setting may be switched. Further, although not shown, a “steam” display 37 is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the grip 35, and a “dry” display 38 is disposed in front of the “steam” display 37 in a direction also perpendicular to the grip 35. You may. In this case as well, the "steam" display 37 and the "dry" display 38
It is needless to say that the order before and after may be reversed.

[0029]

As described above, the present invention provides a base, a heater for heating the base, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base, and temperature setting means for setting the temperature of the base to an arbitrary temperature. Temperature control means for controlling the temperature of the base by comparing the output of the temperature detection means with the set temperature set by the temperature setting means, and display means for displaying the temperature set by the temperature setting means. A handle disposed above the base, the display means comprising: a first temperature display having a higher set temperature disposed in front of a grip portion of the handle; and a side of the first temperature display. The second temperature display having a lower set temperature is arranged in parallel, and the front of the grip portion is inclined forward and downward, so that the length in front of the grip portion can be shortened and provided on the handle. Visibility of the display means It is possible to improve the ease of use and easy to see the iron of the base of the tip of the ironing at the time without.

In addition, since the display means sets the first temperature display having a high set temperature as a temperature display capable of generating steam, the length in front of the grip portion of the handle can be shortened, and the front portion of the handle portion can be shortened. It is possible to make it easy to see the state of the clothing being ironed by inclining forward.

Further, the display means includes a first temperature display and a second temperature display.
Is constituted by a plurality of LEDs, it is possible to select a temperature suitable for the clothing from a plurality of temperatures of the base.

The display means includes a first temperature display and a second temperature display.
Is arranged in a direction perpendicular to the grip portion of the handle, so that the length in front of the grip portion can be shortened to make it easier to see the state of the clothing being ironed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an iron showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view showing the arrangement of display means and temperature setting means of the iron.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the iron.

FIG. 4 is a top view showing another embodiment of the display means of the iron.

FIG. 5 is a side view showing a conventional iron.

FIG. 6 is a side view of a self-standing state showing another conventional iron.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a main part of the iron.

FIG. 8 is a side view of a main part of the iron.

[Explanation of symbols]

 21 Base 22 Heater 25 Temperature Detecting Means 26 Temperature Setting Means 28 Temperature Control Means 33 Display Means 34 Handle 35 Handle 37 "Steam" display (first temperature display) 38 "Dry" display (second temperature display)

──────────────────────────────────────────────────の Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Kenjiro Tomita 1006 Kadoma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Tadashi Ando 1006 Kadoma Kadoma Kadoma, Osaka Pref. (72) Inventor Kenji Takenaka 1006 Kadoma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Keiko Noda 1006 Oji Kadoma Kadoma City, Osaka Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (56) JP-A-2-136194 (JP, A) JP-A-8-84898 (JP, A) JP-B-7-90112 (JP, B2) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) D06F 75/26

Claims (4)

(57) [Claims] 1. A base, a heater for heating the base, temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base, and temperature setting means for setting the temperature of the base to an arbitrary temperature.
Temperature control means for controlling the temperature of the base by comparing the output of the temperature detection means with the set temperature set by the temperature setting means, display means for displaying the temperature set by the temperature setting means, A handle disposed above the base, wherein the display means includes a first temperature display having a high set temperature disposed in front of the grip portion of the handle, and a first temperature display at a side of the first temperature display. An iron in which a second temperature display having a low set temperature is disposed in parallel, and the front of the grip portion of the handle is inclined forward and downward. 2. The iron according to claim 1, wherein the display means sets the first temperature display having a higher set temperature as a temperature display capable of generating steam. 3. The iron according to claim 1, wherein the display means comprises a plurality of LEDs for each of the first temperature display and the second temperature display. 4. The iron according to claim 1, wherein the display means is provided with the first temperature display and the second temperature display in a direction orthogonal to the grip portion of the handle.