JPH04215799A - Ironing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain an ironing device by which scorch of cloth, an iron stand, etc., and ignition, tending to occur when an iron is left as it is can be prevented. CONSTITUTION:Only when it is required to press the surface of an iron to cloth, the surface of the iron is moved to the lower part of an iron body, so that the surface of the iron can touch the cloth. Otherwise, the surface of the iron is brought back into the interior of the iron body, so that the surface of the iron can no longer touch the cloth. Accordingly, even if an iron to which power supply is connected is left as it is the scorching of cloth, the iron stand, etc., and ignition can be prevented.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ironing device for home and business use.

0002

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 3 shows a conventional ironing device disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 102797/1983. In the figure,
Reference numeral 10 denotes an iron body, which consists of an ironing surface 11 made of a metal body made of iron or the like with a high electrical resistance and subjected to a surface treatment, and a grip 12 made of plastic or the like. 20 is an ironing board, 21a to 21e are ironing boards 20
22a to 22e are magnetic generation coils provided in the magnetic generation bodies 21a to 21e, 23 is a magnetic generation control unit that controls the magnetic generation coils 22a to 22e, 24 is a power cord, and 25 is a These are the legs of the ironing board 20. Further, 50 indicates the cloth to be ironed.

Next, the operation will be explained. The magnetism generating coils 22a to 22e are supplied with 20k from the magnetism generating control section 23.
A high frequency current of about Hz is applied. Then, an alternating magnetic field is generated on the surface of the ironing board 20, which causes an eddy current to flow in the ironing surface 11, generating Joule heat, and heating the metal body of the ironing surface 11 to raise its temperature. This heated ironing surface 11 is applied to the cloth 50 placed on the ironing board 20.
Ironing is performed by pressing the iron against the iron.

0004

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, with conventional ironing devices, if the iron is left on cloth, ironing boards, tatami mats, floors, etc., these cloths will burn and sometimes catch fire, resulting in a fire. There was danger.

[0005] The present invention solves this problem, and aims to provide an ironing device that is safe even if it is left energized.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The ironing device of the first invention includes a peripheral cover forming the side surface of the iron main body, and an ironing surface forming the bottom surface of the iron main body, and the ironing surface is surrounded by an elastic body. A grip is supported within the cover and is a grip of the iron body, and is provided with a grip that constitutes a mechanism for moving the ironing surface up and down in conjunction with the pressing operation of the grip.

[0007] The ironing device of the second invention includes a cordless iron body with an ironing surface made of a metal body having high electrical resistance, and a built-in magnetic generator equipped with a magnetic generating coil, and a high-frequency current is applied to the magnetic generating coil. An iron main body of an ironing device comprising an ironing board equipped with a magnetism generation control section for applying magnetic field is configured as claimed in claim 1.

[0008]

[Operation] In the present invention, when the iron is left unattended, the ironing surface is supported by an elastic body and lies within the surrounding cover, and does not come into direct contact with the cloth, ironing board, etc. to be ironed. Next, when ironing, when you grab the grip and press it, the link mechanism moves the ironing surface downward against the elastic body, pushing it against the fabric you are ironing, and preventing the iron from damaging the material. It becomes possible. When you release your hand from the grip, the energy of the elastic body causes the ironing surface to separate from the cloth and return to the surrounding cover.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a structural diagram showing an embodiment of the first invention, and is a state diagram when the iron is left unused, and FIG. 2 is a state diagram when the iron of FIG. 1 is in use. In the figure, 1 is a peripheral cover that forms the side and top surfaces of the iron, 2 is an ironing surface that forms the bottom surface of the iron, 3 is a grip for operating the iron, and 4 is a peripheral cover that connects the ironing surface 2 from the top of the peripheral cover 1 to the surrounding cover 1. 5 is a slider guide provided on the upper surface of the ironing surface in parallel with the ironing surface; 6 is a slider that moves back and forth within the slider guide 5; 7 is a link connecting the slider 6 and the grip 3; 8 is a surrounding area Links 7a and 8a connecting the cover 1 and the grip 3 are fulcrums between the links 7 and 8 and the surrounding cover 1, respectively. Note that the grip 3, link 7, link 8, slider guide 5, and slider 6 constitute a link mechanism.

Next, the operation of this iron will be explained. When the grip 3 is not touched, i.e. when the iron is left unused, the iron surface 2 is supported by the spring 4 and the surrounding cover 1
It is stored inside. Therefore, the hot ironing surface 2
There is almost no direct contact with the clothes being ironed or the ironing board, which greatly reduces the chance of clothes burning or catching fire.

When using the iron, hold the grip 3 and push it down, the links 7 and 8 will rotate counterclockwise, and the slider 6 will move within the guide 5 against the spring 4 while moving the ironing surface 2. Since the ironing surface 2 is pressed down and the ironing surface 2 is pressed against the clothes, etc., ironing becomes possible. When you release your hand from the grip 3, the elastic force of the spring 4 automatically returns the ironing surface 2 into the surrounding cover 1 and separates it from clothing, etc., so even if you leave it as it is, the ironing surface 2 will be safer. be.

As an embodiment of the second invention, the iron main body of the conventional ironing device explained in FIG.
(The configuration of the ironing board is the same). The first invention is particularly effective when applied to an ironing device having this structure. Figure 1, Figure 2, and Figure 3
The explanation will be based on. As already explained, the ironing device having this configuration raises the temperature of the ironing surface using eddy currents generated by an alternating magnetic field.

When the iron is left unattended, the ironing surface 2 is supported by the spring 4 and within the surrounding cover 1, so the distance between the magnetism generating coils 22a to 22e and the ironing surface 2 is long and the alternating magnetic field does not reach them. , no eddy current flows on the ironing surface 2, and no Joule heat is generated. Therefore, the ironing surface 2 is not heated and safety is maintained. When using the iron, grab grip 3 and press down to iron side 2.
descends until it touches the clothing, so the magnetic generating coil 22
The distance from a to 22e becomes shorter, and an eddy current flows through the ironing surface 2 due to an alternating magnetic field, generating Joule heat. Therefore, it becomes ready for ironing. In addition, in this embodiment, the ironing surface 2 when the iron is left unattended,
By appropriately adjusting the distance between the magnetism generating coils 22a to 22e, it is possible to heat the ironing surface 2 very weakly when the iron is left unused, and to keep the ironing surface 2 warm so that the temperature does not drop too much. be.

In the embodiment of the first invention, the heating of the ironing surface includes heating using a nichrome wire. Also, although a spring was used as the elastic body, when the grip is released,
Any other material may be used as long as it has the energy to return the ironing surface to its original position.

[0015]

[Effects of the Invention] In the first invention, the ironing surface is lowered only when in use, and the ironing surface is placed in a position where it does not come into contact with fabrics, ironing boards, etc. when the iron is left unattended. etc. can be significantly reduced.

[0016] In the second invention, the ironing surface of the electromagnetic induction type ironing device is made movable up and down so that the ironing surface is heated only when in use, and the ironing surface is prevented from heating when the iron is left unattended, so that an extremely safe ironing device can be obtained. realizable.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a structural diagram (when left unused) of an embodiment of the first invention.

FIG. 2 is a structural diagram (in use) of an embodiment of the first invention.

FIG. 3 is a structural diagram of a conventional iron.

[Explanation of symbols] 1 Surrounding cover. 2 Iron side. 3
grip. 4 Spring. 5 Slider guide. 6
Slider. 7, 8 links. 22a-22e Magnetism generating coils.

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A grip of the iron body, comprising a peripheral cover forming a side surface of the iron body and an ironing surface forming a bottom surface of the iron body, the ironing surface being supported within the peripheral cover by an elastic body, , and a grip that constitutes a mechanism for moving the ironing surface up and down in conjunction with the pressing operation of the grip. [Claim 2] A cordless iron body having an ironing surface made of a metal body with high electric resistance, and a magnetism generation control section that includes a built-in magnetism generating body equipped with a magnetism generating coil and applies a high frequency current to the magnetism generating coil. An ironing device, characterized in that the iron main body of the ironing device comprises an ironing board and an ironing board having the structure according to claim 1.