JP3430802B2 - 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 smoothing wrinkles on clothes and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an iron of this type has a surface of a base member formed by die-casting aluminum by roughening the surface of the base member, applying a fluororesin solution to a predetermined thickness and then firing the solution. It is common that a fluororesin layer is formed on.

[0003]

However, since the fluororesin layer applied to the surface of the base member has a low hardness,
There is a problem that the fluororesin layer is damaged by ironing a button or a fastener attached to clothes, and it is easily worn by ironing for a long period of time.

Therefore, it has been considered to form a hanging member which has been subjected to a surface treatment capable of solving such a problem and to attach it to the base member. However, with such a structure in which a plurality of members are joined together, although the conventional problem caused by forming the fluororesin layer can be solved, the steam generated on the base member side is spouted from the hanging surface member side. Therefore, when the steam hole is closed by clothes by ironing, steam may leak from the gap where the base member and the hanging surface member are joined.

The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to increase the hardness of the ironing surface to prevent scratches during ironing and to satisfactorily eject steam. .

[0006]

A first iron of the present invention
Is the base member heated by the heater, the vaporization chamber formed in the base member, and the lower surface side of the base member connected to the base member regardless of the base member?
A soleplate member serving as only the surface, and steam holes provided in the soleplate member, and steam guiding portion which guides the steam generated in the vaporizing chamber formed in the base member to the steam holes of the soleplate member, said base Surround the steam induction part of the member ,
And it is obtained by including a seal member provided to surround the scan team hole of the soleplate member.

With this, since the ironing surface is formed by the ironing surface member regardless of the base member, the hardness of the ironing surface can be increased and scratches can be prevented during ironing. The sealing member can prevent steam from leaking between the base member and the hanging surface member.

A second means of the iron according to the present invention is a base member heated by a heater, a vaporizing chamber formed in the base member, a vaporizing chamber formed in the base member, and jetting steam generated in the vaporizing chamber. The steam hole is connected to the lower surface of the base member to form a shape independent of the base member.
And a steam hole of the base member facing the opening provided in the hanging surface member.

With this, since the ironing surface is formed by the ironing surface member regardless of the base member, the hardness of the ironing surface can be increased and scratches can be prevented during ironing. Since the steam hole of the base member is placed on the hanging surface side through the opening, it is possible to directly eject steam from the steam hole of the base member and prevent steam from leaking between the base member and the hanging surface member. can do.

[0010]

The invention according to claim 1 of the embodiment of the present invention includes a base member which is heated by the heater, and vaporizing chamber which is formed in the base member, said bonded to the lower surface of the base member base A hanging surface formed regardless of the member
And a steam guide member, a steam hole formed in the hanging member , a steam guide portion formed in the base member for guiding steam generated in the vaporization chamber to a steam hole of the hanging member, and a steam of the base member . Enclose the induction part, and
It is obtained by including a seal member provided to surround the scan team hole of the soleplate member, over surface to be ironed in order to form at soleplate member regardless base member, to increase the hardness of the soleplate Therefore, it is possible to prevent damage during ironing, and it is possible to prevent steam from leaking between the base member and the hanging surface member by the seal member.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the above first aspect of the invention, a groove is provided in the base member so as to surround the steam guide portion of the base member, and a seal member is arranged in the groove. When the base member and the hanging surface member are joined together, it is possible to prevent the seal member from flowing out through the gap between the base member and the hanging surface member or the steam hole, and to obtain a good-looking iron without impairing the appearance. You can

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a base member heated by a heater, and a hanging surface member coupled to the lower surface side of the base member, and heat conduction is provided between the base member and the hanging surface member. A heat-conducting member with good properties is provided to improve heat conduction from the base member to the hanging surface member, and to make the temperature of the ironing surface of the hanging surface member uniform, which is convenient for use. You can get a good iron.

The invention according to claim 4 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in 3 , the fastening surface member is provided with a fastening member and is joined to the base member outside the vaporization chamber by the fastening member, and the fastening member serves to position the hanging surface member. The surface member can be reliably bonded to the base member, and when the plating layer is formed on the hanging surface member, the fastening member plays a role of hooking on the jig in the process of forming the plating layer. The process of doing can be simplified. Furthermore, since the fastening member is provided outside the vaporization chamber of the base member, the fastening member does not corrode due to steam, and a large vaporization area in the vaporization chamber can be secured, so that the generation of steam is not hindered. be able to.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, in the invention according to the fourth aspect , the flange provided on the lower portion of the fastening member is supported by the support portion provided on the base member. When the member is joined to the base member by the fastening member, a force is not applied to the place where the fastening member is fixed to the hanging surface member by the flange, so that the joining strength between the hanging surface member and the base member can be increased. When fixing the fastening member to the hanging surface member by welding, the fastening member is melted by the heat during welding and spatter adhered to the periphery of the weld can be removed. Can be combined without.

The invention according to claim 6 is the above-mentioned claim 1.
In the invention described in 5 , the hanging surface member is formed of a thin plate,
This hanging surface member, steam holes, and depressions around the steam holes are formed by pressing, and the end surface is not sharp compared to cutting processing, so when ironing, the end surface of the hanging surface member, the steam holes, etc. It is possible to obtain an iron that is easy to use without getting caught in. Furthermore, the process of manufacturing the hanging surface member can be simplified,
Can be created at low cost.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, a base member heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base member, and a steam hole for ejecting steam generated in the vaporization chamber in the base member. And formed on the lower surface side of the base member regardless of the base member.
A hanging surface member serving as a hanging surface, wherein a steam hole of the base member faces an opening provided in the hanging surface member, and the hanging surface to be ironed is a hanging surface member regardless of the base member. Since it is formed by, it is possible to increase the hardness of the hanging surface, it is possible to prevent scratches during ironing, and since the steam hole of the base member is arranged on the hanging surface side through the opening, The steam can be directly ejected from the steam hole of the base member, and the steam can be prevented from leaking between the base member and the hanging surface member.

The invention according to claim 8 is the above-mentioned claim 7.
In the invention described above, the steam hole is provided so as to be recessed from the hanging surface of the hanging surface member, and the steam hole does not get caught on the fiber at the time of ironing, and the iron with good usability can be obtained.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIG. 1, an iron body 1 has a base member 3 which is heated by a heater 2 which is embedded at the time of molding by die casting or the like. The face member 4 is connected. As shown in FIG. 2, the hanging surface member 4 has a metal composite plating layer 6 containing a fluorine resin 5 formed on the surface thereof.

When the metal composite plating layer 6 is formed on the hanging surface member 4, the hanging surface member 4 is placed in a liquid bath for metal composite plating.
The metal composite plating layer 6 is formed on the entire surface of the hanging surface member 4 all over the surface. Therefore, when the hanging surface member 4 is attached to the base member 3, the metal composite plating layer 6 is also formed on the portion not exposed to the outside.

The metal composite plating layer 6 is formed by adding PTFE to nickel, chrome, or a transition metal in which these are combined.
(Tetrafluoroethylene resin), PFA (Tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoroalkoxyethylene copolymer resin), FE
Fluorine resin 5 in which one kind or a combination of two or more kinds of P (tetrafluoroethylene-6 propylene fluoride copolymer resin) is combined is uniformly dispersed.

The vaporization chamber 7 is provided in the base member 3,
It is heated to a predetermined temperature by the heater 2. When the nozzle 9 is opened by operating the nozzle opening / closing device 8, the water in the water tank 10 is guided to the vaporization chamber 7 through the nozzle 9 to generate steam.

The heat responsive member 11 is composed of a disk bimetal which reverses when heated to a predetermined temperature, and vaporizes by controlling a valve device (not shown) provided between the nozzle 9 and the vaporization chamber 7. Control the supply of water to chamber 7. The steam guide portion 12 communicates with the vaporization chamber 7, and also communicates with a steam hole 13 provided in the hanging surface member 4.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, a groove 14 is provided so as to surround the steam guiding portion 12, that is, so as to surround the steam hole 13, which is not shown, and prevents steam leakage in the groove 14. A seal member 15 for controlling the seal member 15 is provided between the base member 3 and the hanging surface member 4.
Is provided. The seal member 15 is composed of a paste-like member, packing, or the like.

To explain the operation of the above construction, the ironing surface to be ironed is formed by the hanging surface member 4 regardless of the base member 3, and the hanging surface member 4 has a fluorine resin 5 on the surface.
Since the metal composite plating layer 6 containing is formed, the hardness of the hanging surface can be increased and scratches can be prevented during ironing.

When steam is generated and ironed by operating the nozzle opening / closing device 8, it is possible to prevent steam from leaking between the base member 3 and the hanging surface member 4 by the sealing member 15. It is possible to prevent water droplets from forming around the user and not to make the operator feel uncomfortable.

Further, the steam guide portion 12 of the base member 3
A groove 14 is provided in the base member 3 so as to surround the groove.
By disposing the seal member 15 in the base member 3,
When the hanging surface member 4 is joined, an extra seal member 1
5, the seal member 15 can be prevented from flowing out from the gap between the base member 3 and the hanging surface member 4 or from the steam hole 13, and an iron having a good appearance can be obtained without impairing the appearance. be able to.

(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, a hanging surface member 4 is coupled to the lower surface side of a base member 3 which is heated by a heater 2 and has a vaporization chamber 7. Between the base member 3 and the hanging surface member 4, a heat conductive member 16 such as a silicon adhesive having good heat conductivity is provided.

A temperature detecting portion 17 for detecting the temperature of the base member 3 is arranged at a position facing the heat conducting member 16 of the base member 3, and similarly, the heat conducting member 1 of the base member 3 is provided.
A heat responsive member 11 that controls the supply of water to the vaporization chamber 7 is provided at a position facing 6 of the vaporization chamber 7. The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be described. By providing a heat conducting member 16 having good thermal conductivity between the base member 3 and the hanging surface member 4, the base member 3 heated by the heater 2 moves to the hanging surface member 4. It is possible to improve heat conduction to the iron, make the temperature of the ironing surface of the ironing surface member 4 uniform, and obtain an iron with good usability.

Further, by disposing a temperature detecting portion 17 for detecting the temperature of the base member 3 at a position facing the heat conducting member 16 of the base member 3, the heat conducting member 16 makes the base member 3 and the hanging surface member. 4 can improve the heat conduction between them and the temperature difference can be reduced. By detecting the temperature of the base member 3 by the temperature detecting unit 17, the temperature of the hanging surface member 4 can be accurately controlled. can do.

Further, by disposing the heat responsive member 11 for controlling the supply of water to the vaporization chamber 7 at a position facing the heat conductive member 16 of the base member 3, the heat conductive member 16 causes the base member 3 and Since heat conduction with the hanging surface member 4 can be improved, the temperature difference can be reduced, and when the temperature of the hanging surface member 4 decreases, the heat responsive member 11 is activated to the vaporization chamber 7. The heat-responsive valve device that controls the supply of water can be reliably closed.

(Embodiment 3) As shown in FIG. 6, the hanging surface member 4 is formed of a thin plate, and the hanging surface member 4 and the steam holes 13 and the depressions 18 around the steam holes 13 are formed by pressing. A plurality of rivets (fastening members) 19 are provided on the upper surface side. As shown in FIG. 4, the rivet 19 is provided in the vaporization chamber 7 of the base member 3.
And is provided on the outside thereof with a flange 20 at the bottom.

When the hanging surface member 4 is joined to the base member 3 by the rivet 19, the flange 20 is supported by a supporting portion 21 provided on the base member 3, as shown in FIG. The other structure is the same as that of the first or second embodiment.

To explain the operation of the above structure, the rivet 19 is inserted into the rivet insertion hole 22 provided in the base member 3 and the tip is bited as shown in FIG. They can be joined together, heat conduction from the base member 3 to the hanging surface member 4 can be improved, the temperature of the ironing surface of the hanging surface member 4 becomes uniform, and an iron with good usability can be obtained.

Further, since the steaming surface member 4 has the steam holes 13 and the depressions 18 around the steam holes 13 formed by press working, the end faces are not sharp as compared with the cutting work, so that the fibers are not easily ironed during ironing. Easy to use iron that does not get caught. Further, the hanging surface member 4
Since it is possible to simplify the process for producing, it can be produced at low cost.

When the hanging surface member 4 is connected to the base member 3, the flange 20 is supported by the supporting portion 21 provided on the base member 3 so that the rivet 19 is fixed to the hanging surface member 4 by the flange 20. Since no force is applied to the existing portion, the bonding strength between the hanging surface member 4 and the base member 3 can be increased. Moreover, since the rivet 19 plays a role of positioning the hanging surface member 4, the hanging surface member 4 can be reliably coupled to the base member 3.

Further, since the rivet 19 is provided outside the vaporizing chamber 7 of the base member 3, the rivet 19 is not corroded by steam, and a large vaporizing area in the vaporizing chamber 7 can be secured, and the steam can be secured. Can be prevented. Further, when the plating layer is formed on the hanging surface member 4, the rivet 19 plays a role of hooking on the jig in the step of forming the plating layer, and the step of forming the plating layer can be simplified.

A flange 20 is provided on the lower part of the rivet 19.
When the rivet 19 is fixed to the hanging surface member 4, the flange 20 can increase the contact area between the rivet 19 and the hanging surface member 4, and the fixing strength of the rivet 19 can be increased. further,
When the rivet 19 is fixed to the hanging surface member 4 by welding, the rivet 19 is melted by the heat at the time of welding and the spatter adhered to the periphery of the welded portion can be removed. Can be combined without a gap.

In the above-described embodiment, the hanging surface member 4 is provided with the rivet 19 and the leading end of the rivet 19 is bited to connect the hanging surface member 4 to the base member 3, as shown in FIG. In this way, the hanging surface member 4 is provided with the bolt 23, the flange 24 provided on the bolt 23 is supported by the support portion 21 provided on the base member 3, and the nut 25 is screwed to the the hanging surface member 4 to form the base member 3. May be combined with.

(Embodiment 4) As shown in FIG. 9, the base member 26 heats the vaporization chamber 27 by a heater (not shown) so that the steam generated in the vaporization chamber 27 is ejected from the steam holes 28. Is configured. The hanging surface member 29 has an opening 30 and is connected to the lower surface side of the base member 26, and the steam hole 28 is exposed to the opening 30 so that steam can be ejected through the hanging surface member 29. At this time, the steam hole 28 is provided so as to be recessed from the hanging surface 31 of the hanging surface member 29. The other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment.

The operation of the above structure will be explained. Since the ironing surface 31 is formed of the surface member 29 regardless of the base member 26, the surface of the surface member 29 is a metal composite plating layer containing the fluororesin 5. By forming the, it is possible to increase the hardness of the hanging surface 31,
Prevents scratches when ironing.

When ironing with steam, the steam generated in the vaporization chamber 27 can be directly ejected from the steam holes 28 of the base member 26, and the steam can be ejected from between the base member 26 and the hanging surface member 29. It is possible to prevent steam from leaking.

Further, the steam hole 28 has a hanging surface member 29.
Since it is recessed from the hanging surface 31, it is not necessary to make the hanging surface member 29 concave, and the steam hole 28 is not caught by the fiber during ironing, and an iron with good usability can be obtained.

[0045]

As described above, according to the invention described in claim 1 of the present invention, the base member heated by the heater, the vaporization chamber formed in the base member, and the lower surface side of the base member are coupled. Formed regardless of the base member
A hanging surface member to be a hanging surface, a steam hole provided in the hanging surface member , a steam guide portion which is formed in the base member and guides steam generated in the vaporization chamber to a steam hole of the hanging surface member, and The steam induction part of the base member
Surrounds, and, because I; and a seal member provided to surround the scan team hole of the soleplate member, since the soleplate for ironing is formed by multiplying surface member regardless to the base member, the hardness of the soleplate It is possible to increase the height and prevent scratches during ironing, and the sealing member can prevent steam from leaking between the base member and the hanging surface member. It is possible to prevent water droplets from forming on the surroundings and to prevent the operator from feeling uncomfortable.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the groove is provided in the base member so as to surround the steam guide portion of the base member and the seal member is arranged in this groove, the base member and the hanging surface are covered. It is possible to prevent the seal member from flowing out from the gap or the steam hole between the base member and the hanging surface member when the members are joined together, and it is possible to obtain a good-looking iron without impairing the external appearance.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a base member heated by the heater, and a hanging surface member coupled to the lower surface side of the base member. Since a heat conductive member having good heat conductivity is provided between the base member and the hanging surface member, it is possible to improve heat conduction, and the temperature of the hanging surface of the hanging surface member to be ironed can be made uniform, You can get a convenient iron.

Further, according to the invention as set forth in claim 4 , since the fastening member is provided on the hanging surface member and the fastening member joins with the base member outside the vaporization chamber, the fastening member positions the hanging surface member. Can play a role of, and securely connect the hanging surface member to the base member, and
When the plating layer is formed on the hanging surface member, the fastening member plays a role of hooking on the jig in the step of forming the plating layer, so that the step of forming the plating layer can be simplified. Furthermore, since the fastening member is provided outside the vaporization chamber of the base member, the fastening member does not corrode due to steam, and a large vaporization area in the vaporization chamber can be secured, so that the generation of steam is not hindered. be able to.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, since the flange provided on the lower portion of the fastening member is supported by the support portion provided on the base member, when the fastening member is fixed to the hanging surface member. , The contact area between the fastening member and the hanging surface member can be increased by the flange, and the fixing strength of the fastening member can be increased, and when the hanging surface member is coupled to the base member by the fastening member, the fastening is performed by the flange. Since no force is applied to the portion where the member is fixed to the hanging surface member, the bonding strength between the hanging surface member and the base member can be increased, and when the fastening member is fixed to the hanging surface member by welding, Since the fastening member is melted by the heat during welding and spatter adhering to the periphery of the weld can be released, the base member and the hanging surface member can be joined together without a gap. .

Further, according to the invention described in claim 6 , since the hanging surface member is formed of a thin plate, and the hanging surface member, the steam hole and the recessed portion around the steam hole are formed by press working, the cutting work is performed. Since the end face is not sharp as compared with the above, the end face of the hanging face member, the steam hole, etc. are not caught by the fiber during ironing, and the iron with good usability can be obtained. Further, the process for producing the hanging surface member can be simplified and the cost can be reduced.

According to the invention described in claim 7 , the base member heated by the heater, the vaporizing chamber formed in the base member, and the vaporizing chamber formed in the base member are provided. in a steam holes for ejecting steam generated, it relates to the base member attached to the lower surface of the base member
Since the steam hole of the base member is made to face the opening provided in the hanging surface member, the hanging surface to be ironed is the hanging surface regardless of the base member. to form a member, to be able to increase the hardness of the soleplate, with Ru can be prevented from being damaged that during ironing, arranged on over side through soleplate members steam holes of the base member Therefore, the steam can be directly ejected from the steam hole of the base member, and the steam can be prevented from leaking between the base member and the hanging surface member.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 8 , since the steam hole is formed to be recessed from the hanging surface of the hanging surface member, it is not necessary to dent the hanging surface member, and the work is facilitated and the iron The steam holes do not get caught in the fibers when hanging, and you can get a convenient iron.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing a cross section of a main part of an iron according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of an essential part of the iron.

FIG. 3 (a) is a sectional view of a base member of the iron. (B) Bottom view of the base member of the iron

FIG. 4 is a top view of the ironing surface member of the second embodiment of the present invention in a state of being joined to the base member.

FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the ironing surface member connected to the base member.

FIG. 6 (a) is a cross-sectional view of the ironing surface member of the third embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a bottom view of the ironing surface member of the same.

FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view of an essential part of the example of the iron.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view of a main part of another example of the iron.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of an essential part of an iron according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

2 heater 3 Base member 4 hanging surface member 7 Vaporization chamber 12 Steam induction department 13 steam holes 15 Seal member

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Hiroshi Fujimoto 1006 Kadoma, Kadoma City, Osaka Prefecture Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. (56) References JP 51-139989 (JP, A) JP 58- 183199 (JP, A) JP-A-9-262400 (JP, A) Actual development Sho 63-125998 (JP, U) Actual development Sho 58-26500 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) D06F 75/38

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A base member heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base member, and a base member formed on the lower surface side of the base member regardless of the base member.
A hanging surface member to be a hanging surface, a steam hole provided in the hanging surface member , a steam guide portion which is formed in the base member and guides steam generated in the vaporization chamber to a steam hole of the hanging surface member, and The steam induction part of the base member
It surrounds, and, equipped with a seal member which is provided so as to surround the scan team hole of the soleplate member irons. 2. The iron according to claim 1, wherein a groove is provided in the base member so as to surround the steam guide portion of the base member, and a seal member is arranged in the groove. 3. A heat conducting member having a base member heated by a heater and a hanging surface member coupled to a lower surface side of the base member, the heat conducting member having good thermal conductivity between the base member and the hanging surface member. Iron provided. With 4. soleplate member provided fastening member, iron according to any one of claims 1 to 3, combined with the base member outside of the vaporization chamber by the fastening member. 5. The iron according to claim 4, wherein a flange provided on the lower portion of the fastening member is supported by a support portion provided on the base member. 6. soleplate member is formed by a thin plate, iron according to any one of claims 1 to 5 to form a recess in the periphery of the soleplate member and steam holes and the steam hole by press working. 7. A base member heated by a heater, a vaporization chamber formed in the base member, and the base portion.
Formed in wood, and steam holes for ejecting steam generated in the vaporizing chamber, said bonded to the lower surface of the base member
Comprising a soleplate member to be subjected surface formed regardless base member, the base to an opening provided in the soleplate member
An iron facing the steam holes of the base member . 8. The iron according to claim 7 , wherein the steam hole is recessed from the hanging surface of the hanging surface member.