JPH08112498A - Clothing presser - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a clothing presser which gives sufficient pressing effect to a portion under a crotch where creasing is necessary and also effectively press out wrinkles from the complicatedly shaped thick-cloth portion over the crotch. CONSTITUTION: One end of a first movable plate 23 is connected to one end of a fixed plate 20 in a freely rotatable manner. The first movable plate 23 is freely openably/closably attached to the fixed plate 20 which a hinge device. The first movable plate 23 and the fixed plate 20 are held together with a first lever shaft 30 in a state of pressure sandwiching. A heater is disposed in at least either one of the fixed plate 20 and the first movable plate 23, so that clothing or the like is heated in a pressure-sandwiched state. A second movable plate 26 is freely rotatably connected to one end of the fixed plate 20 through a second hinge device 27. The second movable plate 26 and the fixed plate 20 are held together in a state of pressure sandwiching with a second lever shaft 31.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a garment press which stretches creases or creases by placing clothes or the like between a fixed plate and a movable plate and pinching them.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of clothes press has a structure as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, as represented by, for example, the one disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 57-30039. The configuration will be described below.

As shown in the figure, a fixed plate 1 is fixed to a base 2 and has a heater 3 on its surface. Movable plate 4
Is rotatably provided with respect to the fixed plate 1 by a hinge device 5 and has a cushion 6 provided on the inner surface thereof. The movable plate 4 and the fixed plate 1 sandwich and heat clothes such as pants A. To do. The top cover 7 is provided on the upper surface of the fixed plate 1, a control device (not shown) for controlling energization of the heater 3 is provided inside, and an operation button 8 is provided on the upper surface.

The lever receiver 9 is fixed to the movable plate 4, and the lever shaft 10 is rotatably supported by the fixed plate 1. By corresponding to the lever receiver 9, the clamping force is held between the fixed plate 1 and the movable plate 4. In addition, clothes such as pants A set between the movable plate 4 and the fixed plate 1 can be heated under pressure.

The rubber cover 11 covers the tip of the lever shaft 10, and the chain 12 connects the fixed plate 1 and the movable plate 4 and regulates the opening angle of the movable plate 4. Reference numeral 13 is a power cord.

[0006]

Generally, in a trouser A which is finished by this type of clothes press, as shown in FIG. 7, the movable plate 4 and the fixed plate 1 are as long as the crotch of the trousers. Because of the short length, only the crotch of the crotch of the pants A can be stretched and creased, and the wrinkles of the crotch cannot be stretched and creased.

However, even if the lengths of the movable plate 4 and the fixed plate 1 are set such that the entire crotch part and the crotch part of the pants A can be clamped and heated, the following problems occur. That is, in general, pants are pockets on the crotch,
Since it has a chuck, a tack, etc., the thickness of the entire fabric is thicker than that of the crotch part, and the crotch part has a complicated shape due to the above reasons.

Therefore, when the trousers are clamped and heated between the pair of movable plates 4 and the fixed plate 1, since the cloth at the crotch has a large thickness, a sufficient press effect is originally applied to the crotch where creasing is required. Will not be obtained.

Further, as mentioned above, since the crotch has pockets, chucks, tacks, etc., and the shape is complicated, if carelessly setting the pants between the movable plate 4 and the fixed plate 1, it will be rather There is a problem that unnecessary prawns are generated on the crotch and the crotch. In addition, the pair of movable plates 4
It is extremely difficult to set while adjusting the shape of the entire pants between the fixing plate 1 and the fixing plate 1.

The present invention is intended to solve the above-mentioned problems. In particular, a sufficient press effect is given to the crotch part where creases are required, and the crease of the crotch part of the crotch part which is thick and has a complicated shape A first object of the present invention is to obtain a garment pressing machine that can also effectively remove wicker.

A second object is to freely adjust the clamping force according to the thickness of the cloth and the shape of the crotch, which varies depending on the type of pants, to make optimum creases and wrinkle extension. Is to get.

A third object of the present invention is to obtain a clothes press which can easily and surely set a crotch part having a complicated shape on a clothes press when pressing pants.

A fourth object of the present invention is to obtain a clothes press which can easily press not only large items such as trousers but also small items such as ties and can press a plurality of clothes at the same time. .

Further, a fifth object is to obtain a clothes press which can be easily carried to a destination such as a travel destination.

[0015]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned first object, the present invention provides a fixed plate and a first movable plate which are provided with a heater on at least one side to heat clothes and the like under pressure, and the fixed plate. A first hinge device in which one end of the first movable plate is rotatably connected to one end of the plate, and the first movable plate is attached to the fixed plate so as to be openable and closable, and the first movable plate. A first locking device for holding the fixed plate in a pressed state, and a second movable plate rotatably connected to the fixed plate at one end of the fixed plate via a second hinge device. The first problem solving means is provided with a second lock device that holds the second movable plate and the fixed plate in a state of being clamped.

Further, the area of the second movable plate of the first problem solving means is formed to be smaller than that of the first movable plate as the second problem solving means.

Further, the third embodiment is that the pinching amount pinched by the second locking device of the first problem solving means is set to be smaller than the pinching amount pinched by the first locking device.
Is used as a means for solving the problem.

Further, in order to achieve the second object, in addition to the means for solving the above-mentioned first problem, an adjusting device for adjusting the pinching amount pinched by the first or second locking device is provided. This is the fourth means for solving problems.

Further, in order to achieve the third object, in addition to the means for solving the first problem, the clothing or the like sandwiched between the first movable plate and the fixed plate is pulled toward the second movable plate. The urging device is provided, and the second movable plate is arranged between the urging device and the first movable plate as a fifth problem solving means.

Further, in order to achieve the fourth object, the sixth aspect is to provide a predetermined amount of gap between the first movable plate and the second movable plate of the first problem solving means. It is used as a means for solving problems.

In addition to the first means for solving the above problems,
A first heater that heats a pinching portion formed by the first movable plate;
A second heater for heating the pressing portion by the second movable plate;
Both the second heater and the first heater, or
The seventh problem solving means is that a switching device for selectively energizing either one of them is provided.

Further, in order to achieve the fifth object, in addition to the first problem solving means, a second fixed plate having a second movable plate is detachably provided on the first fixed plate. An eighth aspect of the invention is to provide an electrical connection device that detachably connects the first heater that heats the first fixed plate side and the second heater that heats the second fixed plate side. I am trying.

[0023]

According to the present invention, the crotch part of the trousers can be pressed by the first movable plate and the fixed plate by the above-mentioned first means for solving the problem, and in particular, sufficient pressing is performed on the crotch part where crease is required. With the second movable plate and the fixed plate, it is possible to give an effect, and the crease of the crotch part with a complicated shape,
You will be able to effectively remove the prying.

Further, by the second means for solving the problem, a sufficient press effect can be given to the crotch part, and the crotch part having a smaller area than that of the crotch part can be effectively creased and plucked. become.

Further, according to the third means for solving the problem, the sandwiching amount between the second movable plate and the fixed plate can be set to be smaller than the sandwiching amount between the first movable plate and the fixed plate, and the thickness of the fabric is increased. Also, it becomes possible to effectively perform creases on the crotch part, which has a complicated shape, and removing wrinkles.

Further, since the clamping device can adjust the pinching amount by the fourth means for solving problems, the pinching force can be freely adjusted in accordance with the thickness of the cloth and the shape of the crotch portion which differ depending on the type of pants. You will be able to do optimal creasing and wrinkle straightening.

According to the fifth means for solving the problem, after the crotch part of the trousers is securely clamped by the first movable plate and the fixed plate, the trousers are pulled toward the second movable plate side by the urging device. Since the crotch part can be processed by using both hands, the crotch part having a particularly complicated shape can be easily and surely set on the clothes press.

Further, according to the sixth means for solving problems, since the crotch part of the pants can be pushed out from the gap, only the crotch part of the pants is pressed on the side of the first movable plate and relatively small on the side of the second movable plate. As a result, it is possible to press small clothes such as neckties without the need for a strong clamping force at the same time.

Further, by the seventh means for solving the problems, it is possible to selectively use both the pressing portion formed by the first movable plate and the pressing portion formed by the second movable plate, or either one of them.
Press only the crotch of the pants on the first movable plate side,
The second movable plate side is relatively small, and it is possible to simultaneously press small clothes such as ties that do not require strong clamping pressure, and it is also possible to press the clothes using only one of the movable plate sides. Therefore, the clothes press is easy to use.

Further, according to the eighth problem solving means, the first
The set of the second fixed plate and the second movable plate having an area smaller than that of the movable plate can be removed, and a clothing press machine that can be easily carried to a travel destination can be obtained.

[0031]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. As shown in the figure, the fixing plate 2
No. 0 is fixed to the base 21, and the heater 22 is provided on the surface. The first movable plate 23 is rotatably provided with respect to the fixed plate 20 by a first hinge device 24, and has a first inner surface having a first movable plate 23.
Cushion 25 is provided.

The area of the second movable plate 26 is smaller than that of the first movable plate 23, and the second hinge device 2
A second cushion 28, which is rotatably provided with respect to the fixed plate 20 by 7, and has a weaker clamping force than the first cushion 25 is provided on the inner surface. Clothing such as pants A is heated under pressure between the fixed plate 20 and the first movable plate 23 and the second movable plate 26.

The lever receiver 29 is fixed to the first movable plate 23 and the second movable plate 26, and the first lever shaft 30 is rotatably supported by the fixed plate 20, and the lever receiver 29. By corresponding to the above, a clamping force is applied between the fixed plate 20 and the first movable plate 23.

The second lever shaft 31 is rotatably supported by the fixed plate 20 and corresponds to the lever receiver 29 so that a clamping force is applied between the fixed plate 20 and the second movable plate 26. I have to. The tips of the first lever shaft 30 and the second lever shaft 31 are covered with a rubber cover 32.

The side cover 33 is fixed to the side surface of the fixed plate 20 and covers the side surface of the fixed plate 20, and the back surface of the fixed plate 20 is covered with the back plate 34. The chain 35 connects the side cover 33 and the first movable plate 23, and regulates the opening angle of the first movable plate 23. 36 is a power cord. The top cover 37 is provided on the fixed plate 20 and has a control device (not shown) for controlling the energization of the heater 22 therein.
And an operation button 38 is provided on the upper surface.

The urging device 39 is capable of sandwiching the uppermost part (near the belt passing part) of the pants A, and the convex part 4 is provided at the tip part thereof in order to increase the contact resistance with the clothes.
0 is provided. The biasing device 39 is configured to be slidably movable on the inner surface of the top cover 37 provided on the fixed plate 20 via a tension spring 41.

The operation of the above structure will be described. First, the first movable plate 23 is opened and the pants A are formed on the inner surface of the first cushion 25, that is, the upper surface of the first cushion 25. When the trousers A are brought closer to the fixed plate 20, the pants A are sequentially sandwiched between the first movable plate 23 and the fixed plate 20 from the hem upward, and finally the first
If the lever shaft 30 is set, the crotch part of the pants A can be clamped and held between the fixed plate 20 and the first movable plate 23.

Next, the uppermost portion of the pants A (near the belt passing portion) is set on the convex portion 40 provided at the tip of the urging device 39. In this embodiment, the biasing device 39 is the tension spring 4
Since it slides above the fixed plate 20 by 1, the crotch portion of the pants A is locked in the pulling direction between the biasing device 39 and the first movable plate 23. Therefore, pockets,
The crotch part of the pants A having a complicated shape such as a chuck and a tuck can be easily treated.

After this processing is completed, the second movable plate 26
To the fixing plate 20, and finally, by setting the second lever shaft 31, the crotch part of the pants A is fixed to the fixing plate 2.
The pressure can be held between 0 and the second movable plate 26.

As described above, by providing the first movable plate 23 for the crotch press and the second movable plate 26 for the crotch press, the pants A having the complicated shape as described above.
In addition to the simple treatment of the crotch area, the following effects can be obtained.

The clamping force between the first movable plate 23 and the fixed plate 20 and the second movable plate 26 can be easily changed only by changing the thickness of the first cushion 25 and the second cushion 28.
It is possible to easily change the clamping force between the fixing plate 20 and the fixing plate 20.
As a result, a sufficient press effect can be given particularly to the crotch part where creases are required, and the crotch part of the crotch part, which has a thick fabric and a complicated shape, and plucking can be effectively performed. As a result, the optimum press can be performed on the entire pants.

Further, the first movable plate 23 for crotch is
Locking device (first lever shaft 30) or second locking device for the second movable plate 26 for rising (second lever shaft 3).
If an adjusting device for adjusting the amount of clamping force is provided in 1), the clamping force can be adjusted freely in accordance with the thickness of the cloth and the shape of the crotch that differ depending on the type of pants, which is more optimal. You will be able to make creases and straighten wrinkles.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.
As shown in the figure, the first heater 42 is connected to the first movable plate 2
The second heater 43 is for heating the pinching portion by
Is for heating the pinching portion by the second movable plate 26.

The top cover 44 is internally provided with a control device (not shown) for controlling the energization of the first heater 42 and the second heater 43, and the top cover 44 has the first heater 42 and the second heater 43 on its upper surface. A switching device 45 for selectively energizing both or one of the 43 is provided. Further, a gap B, which is a predetermined amount enough for the pants A to pass through, is provided between the first movable plate 23 and the second movable plate 26.

The operation of the above structure will be described below.
Between the movable plate 23 and the second movable plate 26 of the pants A
Since there is a predetermined amount of gap B through which
As shown in FIG. 3, the strong clamping portion formed by the first movable plate 23 and the fixed plate 20 creases the crotch portion of the pants A, and at the same time, is formed by the second movable plate 26 and the fixed plate 20. It is possible to press relatively small small clothes such as ties at the same time with the relatively weak pressing portion.

By using the switching device 45,
Clamping portion by the first movable plate 23, and the second movable plate 2
The pressing unit according to 6 can be used alone, and the optimum pressing unit for the clothes to be pressed can be selected.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first or second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.
As shown in the figure, the first fixed plate 46 is the first movable plate 2
The first heater 42 that heats the pressing portion of the second movable plate 26 is installed, and the second heater 43 that heats the pressing portion of the second movable plate 26 is installed. Is.

The holding device 48 is provided with a locking device 49 that is fastened and fixed to the first fixing plate 46 and that detachably locks the second fixing plate 47 at a predetermined position. The power cord 50 is provided on the second fixed plate 47. The electrical connection device 51 includes a first heater 42 that heats the first fixing plate 46 side and a second heater 4 that heats the second fixing plate 47 side.
3 for detachable electrical connection.

The operation of the above structure will be described. Normally, when used at home, the first fixing plate 46 and the second fixing plate 47 are connected to each other via the holding device 48 and the electrical connecting device 51. That is, it is used in the same manner as a normal clothes press.

Next, the second fixed plate 47 (second movable plate 26), which is smaller in size than the first fixed plate 46, releases the locking device 49 and the electrical connecting device 51,
It can be independently removed from the holding device 48. Since the power cord 50 is attached to the second fixing plate 47, it is possible to provide a clothes press convenient for carrying, which can be taken to a travel destination or the like and can be easily folded.

[0051]

As described above, according to the present invention, the fixed plate and the first movable plate which are provided with a heater on at least one side to heat the clothes and the like under pressure, and one end of the fixed plate of the first movable plate. A first hinge device having one end rotatably connected and a first movable plate openably and closably attached to the fixed plate, and the first movable plate and the fixed plate are held in a clamped state. A first locking device; and a second movable plate that is rotatably connected to the fixed plate via a second hinge device at one end of the fixed plate,
By providing the second locking device that holds the second movable plate and the fixed plate in a pressed state, the crotch part of the pants can be pressed by the first movable plate and the fixed plate, and in particular, It is possible to give a sufficient pressing effect to the crotch part where creases are required, and by the second movable plate and the fixed plate,
The thick cloth and complicated shape of the crotch and creases can be effectively removed.

Further, by forming the area of the second movable plate smaller than that of the first movable plate, a sufficient pressing effect can be given to the crotch part, and the crease of the crotch part having a smaller area than the crotch part, The prying can be effectively performed.

Further, since the pinching amount pinched by the second locking device is set smaller than the pinching amount pinching by the first locking device, the second movable plate and the fixed plate are The pinching amount can be set to be smaller than the pinching amount between the first movable plate and the fixed plate, and the cloth is thick and the shape is complicated, and creases on the crotch and prying can be effectively performed. it can.

Further, by providing the adjusting device for adjusting the pinching amount pinched by the first or second locking device, the pinching amount can be adjusted by the adjusting device. Since the clamping force can be freely adjusted according to the thickness and shape of the crotch part, optimum creases and wrinkle extension can be performed.

Further, an urging device for pulling clothes or the like sandwiched between the first movable plate and the fixed plate toward the second movable plate is provided, and a urging device is provided between the urging device and the first movable plate. By disposing the two movable plates, the first movable plate and the fixed plate reliably clamp the crotch of the pants, and then the urging device pulls the pants toward the second movable plate. You can
Since the crotch part can be processed using both hands, the crotch part having a particularly complicated shape can be easily and surely set on the clothes press.

Further, by providing a predetermined amount of gap between the first movable plate and the second movable plate, the crotch of the trousers can be pulled out from the gap, so that the inseam of the trousers is on the side of the first movable plate. By pressing only the part, small clothes such as a tie, which is relatively small on the side of the second movable plate and does not require strong clamping pressure, can be pressed at the same time.

Further, a first heater for heating the pressing portion by the first movable plate, a second heater for heating the pressing portion by the second movable plate, the second heater, and the first heater. By providing a switching device for selectively energizing either or both of the heaters of the first heater, both the pressure holding portion by the first movable plate and the pressure holding portion by the second movable plate, or either Since only one of them can be selectively used, only the crotch of the pants is pressed on the first movable plate side, and the second movable plate side is relatively small and a small item such as a tie that does not require strong clamping pressure. The clothes can be pressed at the same time, and the clothes can be pressed by using only one of the movable plate sides, so that the clothes pressing device with good usability can be obtained.

Further, the second fixed plate having the second movable plate is detachably provided on the first fixed plate, and the first heater for heating the first fixed plate side and the second fixed plate. By providing an electrical connection device that is detachably connected to the second heater that heats the side, it is possible to remove the set of the second fixed plate and the second movable plate that are smaller in area than the first movable plate. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a clothing press that can be easily carried to a destination or the like.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clothes press according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the main part of the clothing press machine.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a clothing press machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the clothes pressing machine in use.

FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a clothes press according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a conventional clothing press.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing a cross section of a main part of the clothing press machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 20 Fixed Plate 22 Heater 23 First Movable Plate 24 First Hinge Device 26 Second Movable Plate 27 Second Hinge Device 30 First Lever Shaft (First Lock Device) 31 Second Lever Shaft (First 2 lock device)

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A fixed plate and a first movable plate which are provided with a heater on at least one side to heat clothes and the like under pressure, and one end of the fixed plate is rotatably connected to one end of the first movable plate. A first hinge device in which a first movable plate is attached to the fixed plate so as to be openable and closable; a first locking device that holds the first movable plate and the fixed plate in a clamped state; A second movable plate that is rotatably connected to one end of the fixed plate via a second hinge device, and a second movable plate that holds the second movable plate and the fixed plate in a pressed state. A clothing press equipped with a locking device. 2. The clothes press according to claim 1, wherein the area of the second movable plate is smaller than that of the first movable plate. 3. The clothes pressing machine according to claim 1, wherein the pinching amount pinched by the second lock device is set smaller than the pinching amount pinched by the first lock device. 4. The clothes pressing machine according to claim 1, further comprising an adjusting device for adjusting a pinching amount pinched by the first or second locking device. 5. An urging device for pulling clothes or the like sandwiched between the first movable plate and the fixed plate toward the second movable plate side is provided, and a urging device is provided between the urging device and the first movable plate. The clothes press according to claim 1, wherein two movable plates are provided. 6. The clothing press according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined amount of gap is provided between the first movable plate and the second movable plate. 7. A first heater that heats a pinching portion formed by a first movable plate, a second heater that heats a pinching portion formed by a second movable plate, a second heater, and the first heater. 2. The clothes pressing machine according to claim 1, further comprising a switching device for selectively energizing both or one of the heaters. 8. A second fixed plate having a second movable plate is detachably provided on the first fixed plate, and a first heater for heating the first fixed plate side and a second fixed plate. The clothes press according to claim 1, further comprising an electrical connection device detachably connected to the second heater for heating the side.