JPH09797A - Iron device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To hold and store an iron main body mounted on a mounting part compact. CONSTITUTION: The mounting part 4 for mounting the iron main body 2 provided with a base 15 made freely vertically movable by a movable device 19 and the mounting part 4 can be set in the using position and the storing position of the iron main body 2. When the mounting part 4 is present at the storing position of the iron main body 2, by covering the iron main body 2 mounted on the mounting part 4 with a freely attachable and detachable cover body 31, the iron main body 2 is held in a stored state by the cover body 31.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ironing device in which an iron body can be stored when not in use.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an ironing device of this type has a structure as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 41-20639. That is, the lever 3 is mounted on the mounting table 2 on which the iron body 1 is mounted.
One end of the mounting table 2 is connected to the mounting table 2 and the mounting table 2 can be moved up and down in an elevating hole 5 provided in the press table body 4 by operating the lever 3.

During use, the knob 6 provided on the other end of the lever 3 is pushed down to raise the mounting table 2 to expose the iron body 1 from the elevating hole 5, and after use,
By lowering the mounting table 2 by pulling up the knob 6, the iron body 1 is stored in the elevating hole 5 of the press table body 4.

Further, an ironing device capable of storing the iron main body is, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-354994, a cover for covering the mounting base and the iron main body mounted on the mounting base. It is also considered that the motor is electrically operated using a motor and a gear so that the raising and lowering of the mounting table and the opening and closing of the lid are performed in conjunction with each other.

[0005]

However, in such a conventional structure, the iron body 1 is merely placed on the placing table 2 even when it is stored, so that the press table body 4
If the iron is downsized and configured to be portable, there is a problem that the iron body 1 is laid down during transportation or is shaken to damage the iron body 1.

Further, in the case of the steam iron in which the iron body 1 is provided with the water tank, there is a problem that if the water remains in the water tank, the water leaks out.

Moreover, when the iron body 1 is a steam iron having a water tank, and the steam is stored in a spoutable state, the iron body 1 and the press that stores the iron body 1 by the spouted steam. There is a problem that it adversely affects the table body 4.

Further, since the knob 6 provided on the lever 3 for raising and lowering the mounting table 2 is located away from the iron main body 1, it is mounted on the mounting table 2 when the ironing work is completed. After the iron body 1 that is being gripped for placement is once placed on the mounting table 2, the iron body 1
There was a problem that it was inconvenient to use because the knob 6 had to be released to operate the knob 6.

The present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and it is a first object of the present invention to hold an iron body placed on a placing portion so that it can be compactly stored during storage. Has an aim.

A second object is to prevent leakage of water remaining in the water tank of the iron body during storage.

A third object is to prevent the spouting of steam from the iron body during storage.

[0012] A fourth object is to ensure that the lid can be held during transportation such as transportation after storage.

A fifth object is to improve the handleability by facilitating the attachment / detachment of the lid at the start of use for ironing work.

A sixth object is to securely hold the iron body in the storage position, facilitate the carrying, and improve the handleability.

A seventh object is to make it easy to prepare for ironing work and to clean up after finishing.

[0016]

In order to achieve the first object, the present invention uses an iron body, a mounting portion on which the iron body is mounted, and the mounting portion of the iron body. A movable device set to the position and the storage position, and a detachable lid that holds and covers the iron body placed on the placing unit when the placing unit is in the storing position on the iron body. The provision is the first means for solving the problem.

In order to achieve the second object, the iron body of the first problem solving means has a vaporizing chamber provided in the base, a water tank for storing water to be supplied to the vaporizing chamber, and As a second problem solving means, there is provided a holding body which has a substitution hole through which air for substituting the water stored in the water tank is introduced and which closes the substitution hole when the iron body is covered with the lid body. There is.

Further, in order to achieve the second object, at least one of the water injection port lid provided with the replacement hole of the second problem solving means and the pressing body closing the replacement hole is made of an elastic material such as rubber. Forming the body is the third means for solving the problem.

In order to achieve the third object, the iron body of the first problem solving means has a vaporizing chamber provided in the base, a water tank for storing water to be supplied to the vaporizing chamber, and the vaporizing chamber. An opening / closing device for controlling the supply of water from the water tank to the vaporization chamber, and an operating part of the opening / closing device. When the iron body is covered with a lid, the operating part is operated to close the opening / closing device. The second pressing means is provided as a means for solving the fourth problem.

Further, in order to achieve the fourth object, there is provided a mounting table in which the mounting part of the first problem solving means is configured to be movable, and the iron body and the mounting part described above are mounted on the mounting table. A fifth problem solving means is to provide an opening for accommodating and to provide a groove on the outer periphery of the opening with which the opening side peripheral edge of the lid is fitted.

In order to achieve the fifth object, a handle portion narrower than the width of the base is provided in the front-rear direction of the iron body, and a recess for accommodating the handle portion is formed in the lid body that covers the iron body. This is the sixth means for solving the problem.

In order to achieve the sixth object, a handle portion narrower than the width of the base is provided in the front-rear direction of the iron body, and a holding portion for laterally holding the handle portion is provided on the inner surface of the lid. The formation is defined as the seventh means for solving the problem.

In order to achieve the seventh object, a mounting portion for mounting the iron main body of the first problem solving means is integrally provided on one side of the ironing board. It is used as a means for solving problems.

[0024]

According to the present invention, when the ironing work is completed by the above-mentioned first means for solving the problems, the placing portion on which the iron body is placed is set to the storage position together with the iron body, and the lid is removed. By mounting the iron body so as to cover the iron body at the storage position with the body, the iron body can be stored while being held on the mounting portion.

Further, according to the second means for solving the problems, when the iron body is in the retracted position, it is possible to close the replacement hole, which is provided in the water tank, for inflowing air for replacing water, which is provided in the water tank. Even if you forget to drain the water remaining in the water tank after use, it is possible to prevent leakage to the outside, and even when the iron body is stored and the iron body posture changes, Leakage can be prevented.

According to the third means for solving the problems, the replacement hole can be surely closed at the time of storage by the sealing effect of the elastic force of the elastic body.

By the fourth means for solving the problems, the operation part of the opening / closing device for controlling the supply of water from the water tank to the vaporization chamber is operated by the lid to stop the supply of water from the water tank. It is possible to prevent the spouting of steam during storage.

Further, by the fifth means for solving the problems, it becomes possible to fit the peripheral portion of the lid into the groove of the mounting table, the iron main body is stored, and the iron main body is mounted during transportation. It becomes possible to regulate the deformation of the lid body when the lid body is shaken and a force is applied to the lid body from the inside or when an external force is applied to the lid body.

According to the sixth means for solving problems, the handle portion of the iron body can be housed in the recess provided in the lid body, and the handle portion of the iron body placed on the placing portion is held from both sides. In addition, when the lid is attached and detached at the start of use for ironing work, the lid can be attached and detached by gripping the outer surface side of the recess.

Further, according to the seventh problem solving means, when the iron body is in the retracted position, the grip portion of the iron body is held by the holding portion provided on the inner surface of the lid body. The handle portion of the iron body can be guided into the concave portion, and the iron body does not sway on the mounting portion during transportation or the like, and can be easily carried without paying attention to the posture of the iron body.

By the eighth means for solving the problems, it becomes possible to provide the ironing board with a mounting portion for mounting and storing the iron body, and the preparation for the ironing work and the completion thereof are completed. It will be easy to clean up the time.

[0032]

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, 1 is a mounting table provided with a mounting portion 4 for mounting the base 3 of the iron main body 2 downward, and the rear end of the mounting portion 4 is rotatably supported by the shaft supporting portion 5. are doing.

In the iron body 2, the base 3 is heated by the heater 6, and the vaporization chamber lid 7 is attached to the base 3.
The vaporization chamber 8 covered with is formed. A handle portion 10 having a grip portion in the front-rear direction is provided above the cover 9 formed of a heat-resistant resin that covers the upper surface side of the base 3, and is connected to the heater 6 for heating the base 3 at the rear portion. The power supply terminal 11 is provided.

The water tank 12 stores water to be supplied to the vaporization chamber 8 and is detachably mounted on the cover 9. The water tank 12 has a water injection port 13 at the upper front portion for receiving water, and the water injection port 13 is openably and closably closed by a water injection port lid 14 made of an elastic body such as rubber.

The water injection port lid 14 is provided with a replacement hole 15 into which air replacing the water contained in the water tank 12 flows. Below the water tank 12, a dropping nozzle 16 for supplying water to the vaporization chamber 8 is provided.
The hole 6 is opened and closed by the opening / closing device 17 to control the supply of water to the vaporization chamber 8.

The opening / closing device 17 is used for the water tank 1
It is possible to set at least two positions for opening and closing the hole of the dropping nozzle 16 by operating the vertical movement of the operating portion 18 that projects upward from the upper surface of 2.

The mounting portion 4 is constructed so as to be movable in the vertical direction with the shaft supporting portion 5 as a rotating shaft.
The iron body 2 is configured to be displaced between a use position in which the base 3 of the iron body 2 is raised so as to incline forward and a storage position in which the base 3 is lowered so that the base 3 faces downward.

At the rear part of the placing part 4, a power supply part 20 connected to a power supply terminal 11 provided at the rear part of the iron body 2, a control part 21 for controlling the energization of the heater 6, and this control part 2
There is provided a temperature setting operation unit 22 and the like for arbitrarily setting the temperature of the base 3 of the iron body 2 controlled by 1.

The movable device 19 is rotatably and pivotally attached to the bottom of the mounting table 1 below the mounting part 4 and contacts the mounting part 4 to displace the mounting part 4 to the use position. It has a cam rod 23 that supports it in a closed state. When the mounting portion 4 is supported by the cam rod 23 at the use position, the mounting table 1 restricts the rotation of the movable device 19 at that position.

One end of the spring device 24 is linked to the movable device 19, and the spring force urges the placing portion 4 to the use position side via the movable device 19 and the iron main body 2 is placed thereon. It has an urging force necessary for displacing the placed mounting portion 4 from the storage position to the use position.

The movable device 19 is provided with a lock device 25 for holding the placing portion 4 in a state of being displaced to the retracted position of the iron body 2 against the biasing force of the spring device 24. Is configured to hold the placing portion 4 in a state where the placing portion 4 is displaced to the use position of the iron body 2 by the biasing force of the spring device 24.

The lock device 25 is operated by the operation button 26 provided on the upper surface of the mounting table 1 and is engaged with one end of the movable device 19 to displace the mounting portion 4 to the use position of the iron body 2. First locking portion 27 to hold and movable device 19
It has a second locking portion 28 which engages with one end of the second mounting portion 4 to hold the mounting portion 4 in the retracted position of the iron body 2, and is integrally configured with the operation button 26.

The operation button 26 having the first locking portion 27 and the second locking portion 28 is provided so as to be vertically movable close to the side of the placing portion 4, and the spring 29 allows the first button 26 to move. The operation button 26 is urged upward so that the first locking portion 27 and the second locking portion 28 engage with one end of the movable device 19.

Reference numeral 30 denotes a roller rotatably provided on the upper surface of the placing portion 4, and when the placing portion 4 is set to the use position, the iron main body 2 on which the base 3 is placed with the front tilted upward. Is slid backward to connect the power supply terminal 11 to the power supply unit 20.

The lid 31 covers the iron main body 2 in the storage position from above, and the mounting table 1 is provided with a groove 33 on the outer periphery of an opening 32 for accommodating the iron main body 2 and the mounting portion 4.
It is configured to be removable.

Inside the lid 31, a fixed body 34 made of an elastic material such as rubber for pressing the iron body 2 placed on the placing portion 4 and a replacement hole 15 provided in the water inlet lid 14 are provided. A presser body 35 made of an elastic body such as rubber to be closed, and a second presser body 36 for pressing down the operation portion 18 of the opening / closing device 17.
Is provided.

Further, inside the lid 31, there are provided recesses 37 along both side surfaces of the handle 10 of the iron main body 2 to accommodate the grip of the handle 10 and a holding portion further downward from the recess 37. 38 is projected, and the handle 1 is inserted into the recess 37.
Positioning is provided for guiding and holding the 0 grip.

The locking piece 39 locks the peripheral edge of the lid 31 fitted in the groove 33 of the mounting table 1 and is rotatably pivoted by a pin 40. Is configured to be biased toward the groove portion 33 side and to be locked to the peripheral edge portion of the lid body 31.

The lock button 42 is located on the opposite side of the locking piece 39 and is provided on the upper surface of the mounting table 1 so as to be vertically movable. The lock button 42 is urged toward the groove 33 side by the spring 43 and one end thereof is covered 31. It is linked to a locking body 44 that can be moved forward and backward and that is locked to the peripheral edge of the.

In the above structure, the operation will be described next. First, the ironing work is completed and the iron body 2
When the operation button 26 is pushed down against the spring 29 to store the lock, the lock device 25 is lowered and the movable device 19
Is released from the first locking portion 27.

In this state, when the handle portion 10 of the iron body 2 is pushed down in the arrow A direction from the use position where the iron body 2 is placed on the placing portion 4, the placing portion 4 causes the shaft supporting portion 5 to rotate. As the spring device 24 is extended, the movable device 19 rotates in the direction of arrow B against the urging force of the spring device 24,
3 also rotates in the arrow B direction in conjunction with this.

When the placing part 4 is displaced to the storage position of the iron body 2, as shown in FIG.
9 engages with the second engaging portion 28, and holds the placing portion 4 in the retracted position of the iron body 2 in a state where the spring device 24 is extended.

In this way, after the iron body 2 is displaced downward together with the placing portion 4 and held at the storage position, one of the peripheral edges is locked to cover the iron body 2 from above with the lid 31. 39, then the other of the peripheral edges is locked to the locking body 44 against the biasing force of the spring 43, and the peripheral edge of the lid 31 is fitted into the groove 33 and mounted on the mounting table 1. To do.

Then, as shown in FIG. 4, when the iron body 2 is covered with the lid 31, the iron body 2 is pressed and held on the placing portion 3 by the fixing body 34 provided inside the lid 31. Therefore, the iron body 2 can be prevented from shaking during storage.

Further, the replacement hole 15 provided in the water injection port lid 14 can be closed by the pressing body 35, and the base 5 of the iron main body 2 is in a vertical state or an upside down state during transportation or storage, and further, lying down, etc. Even when the position of the iron body 2 changes, such as in the state of 1, the water remaining in the water tank 12 does not leak and can be stored with peace of mind.

Further, since the operating portion 18 is pushed down by the second pressing body 36, the opening / closing device 17 can close the hole of the dropping nozzle 16, and the water remaining in the water tank 12 flows out to the vaporizing chamber 8. Can be prevented.

Further, when the iron body 2 is covered with the lid 31, the holding portion 3 having a downward-opening shape that protrudes inward of the lid 31.
It is possible to guide the grip portion of the handle portion 10 by means of 8 and guide it into the concave portion 37 for accommodation. The holding portion 38 has the recess 3
Since the iron body 2 can be supported from both sides by protruding from the inner vertical wall to the grip portion of the handle portion 10, the iron body 2 can be held during transportation or storage.

Further, since the peripheral edge of the lid 31 on the open side is fitted in the groove 33 of the mounting table 1, when the iron body 2 is shaken during transportation or storage, an external force acts on the lid 31. However, since the deformation of the peripheral portion of the lid body 31 is restricted by the groove portion 33, the lid body 31 does not come off, and the storage position of the iron body 2 is not displaced.

Next, when the ironing work is started, first, the lock button 42 is pressed to cover the iron body 2 and remove the lid 31 mounted on the mounting table 1. The locking body 44 associated with 42 is
It slides in the direction of arrow C away from the lid 31 against the urging force of the spring 43, and the locking of the lid 31 fitted in the groove 33 is released.

Then, the gripping portion 46 formed on the upper surface of the lid body 31 is formed on the outer surface of the concave portion 37 for accommodating the grip portion of the handle portion 10.
When the lid 31 is gripped and rotated in the direction of the arrow D, the locking piece 39 that locks the other of the peripheral edge portions is locked by the spring 4
The lid 31 can be removed from the mounting table 1 by rotating in the arrow E direction around the pin 40 against the biasing force of 1.

Next, when the operation button 26 is pushed down against the spring 29, the lock device 25 is lowered and the movable device 19 is moved.
Is disengaged from the second locking portion 28. And the lock device 2
When the lock is released by 5, the movable device 19 is rotated in the arrow direction by the urging force of the spring device 24.

Therefore, the placing portion 4 is pushed up via the cam rod 23, and the iron main body 2 is displaced to the use position with the pivotal support portion 5 as the rotation axis so that the base 3 is inclined forward and upward. Then, the movable device 19 includes the second locking portion 2
8, the iron body 2 is held in the use position as shown in FIG. 2, and the mounting table 1 restricts the rotation of the movable device 19.

At this time, the iron main body 2 placed with the base 3 tilted forward and upward slides on the roller 30 rotatably provided on the upper surface of the placing portion 4 to move backward, and 2 and the mounting portion 4
The power supply unit 20 provided in the is securely connected.

In this state, the operating portion 22 for setting the temperature is operated to set the iron body 2 to an arbitrary temperature, and
The controller 21 controls the energization of the heater 6 so that when it is heated to a predetermined temperature, it is removed from the placing portion 4 and ironed. When the iron 6 is rested for a short time, it is placed on the placing portion 4 and heated. To do.

FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the present invention, in which the placing part 4 for placing the iron main body 2 is integrally provided on one side of the ironing table 47 for ironing work. This is to make it easy to prepare when performing and to clean up when finished.

As in the above embodiment, the lid 31 is used as a means for holding the iron body 2 when the lid 31 is attached.
In addition to pressing the grip portion 10 of the iron main body 2 by providing the fixed body 34 on the inner surface side of the iron, the pressing body 3 for closing the replacement hole 15
5, or the second pressing body 36 that presses the operating portion 18.
Can be held by

Further, although the replacement hole of the water tank is provided in the water injection port lid, it may be provided in another position on the outer surface of the iron body facing the lid body, and the operation portion of the opening / closing device is also provided.
It may be provided at another position on the outer surface of the iron body.

Needless to say, the iron body may be an iron in which a power cord is connected to the iron body, in addition to a cordless iron which is heated by being placed on the placing portion.

[0069]

As described above, according to the present invention, the iron body, the placing portion on which the iron body is placed, and the movable device for setting the placing portion to the use position and the storage position of the iron body. By including a detachable lid that holds and covers the iron body placed on the ironing body when the ironing body is in the retracted position of the iron body, In addition to preventing shaking, the iron body that has been heated to a high temperature immediately after use can be compactly stored and safely carried.

Further, it has a vaporization chamber provided in the base, a water tank for storing water to be supplied to the vaporization chamber, and a substitution hole for introducing air for substituting the water contained in the water tank,
When the iron body is covered with a lid, a presser body that closes the replacement hole can be provided to prevent leakage of water remaining in the water tank after use and also to store the iron body. Thus, even if the attitude of the iron body changes, water can be prevented from leaking out and the handleability during transportation can be improved.

Further, since at least one of the pressing bodies for closing the replacement hole is made of an elastic material such as rubber, the replacement hole can be surely closed and the water leakage preventing effect can be enhanced.

Further, a vaporization chamber provided in the base, a water tank for storing water to be supplied to the vaporization chamber, an opening / closing device for controlling the supply of water from the water tank to the vaporization chamber, and an operating portion of the opening / closing device. By providing a second pressing body that has a lid and covers the iron body with the lid to close the opening / closing device by operating the operating portion, it is possible to reliably stop the spouting of steam during storage. , It is possible to solve the problem with the iron body and the mounting table.

Further, the mounting table has a mounting table configured to be movable, and an opening for accommodating the iron body and the mounting section is provided in the mounting table, and the lid is opened on the outer periphery of the opening. By providing the groove portion with which the side peripheral edge fits, the deformation of the lid body can be regulated even when the iron body sways on the placing portion during transportation or when an external force is applied to the lid body. It can be kept attached to the table.

Further, a handle portion narrower than the width of the base is provided in the front-rear direction of the iron body, and a recess for accommodating the handle portion is formed in the lid body that covers the iron body. You can configure the grip,
The lid can be easily attached and detached during use or storage, and the handleability can be improved.

Further, since a grip portion narrower than the width of the base is provided in the front-rear direction of the iron body, and a holding portion for laterally holding the grip portion is formed on the inner surface of the lid, the iron portion is easily conveyed during transportation. The main body does not sway on the mounting part and can be easily carried.

In addition, since the mounting portion for mounting the iron main body is integrally provided on one side of the ironing table, preparations for ironing work and cleaning up when finished can be easily performed. Is.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of an ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention with an iron body stored therein.

FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway side view of the ironing device of the ironing device in use.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a main part of the ironing device.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway side view of the ironing device in which the iron body is stored.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the main parts of the ironing device with the iron body stored.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an ironing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a conventional ironing device.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view of the same main part.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Iron main body 4 Mounting part 15 Replacement hole 17 Opening / closing device 18 Operating part 19 Moving device 31 Lid body 35 Presser body 36 Second presser body

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An iron body, a placing portion on which the iron body is placed, a movable device for setting the placing portion to a use position and a storage position of the iron body, and the placing portion is an iron body. An ironing device, comprising: a detachable lid that holds and covers the iron body placed on the placing part when the iron is in the storage position. 2. The iron body has a vaporization chamber provided in the base, a water tank for storing water to be supplied to the vaporization chamber, and a replacement hole for introducing air to replace the water contained in the water tank. The ironing device according to claim 1, further comprising a pressing body that closes the replacement hole when the iron body is covered with the lid. 3. The ironing device according to claim 2, wherein at least one of a water injection port lid having a replacement hole and a presser body closing the replacement hole is made of an elastic body such as rubber. 4. The iron body has a vaporization chamber provided on the base, a water tank for storing water to be supplied to the vaporization chamber, an opening / closing device for controlling the supply of water from the water tank to the vaporization chamber, and The ironing device according to claim 1, further comprising a second pressing body that has an operating portion of the opening / closing device and operates the operating portion to close the opening / closing device when the iron body is covered with the lid. 5. A mounting table having a mounting portion configured to be movable is provided, and an opening for accommodating the iron body and the mounting portion is provided in the mounting table, and a lid is opened on the outer periphery of the opening. The ironing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, which is provided with a groove portion into which a side peripheral edge fits. 6. A handle portion narrower than the width of the base is provided in the front-rear direction of the iron body, and a recess for accommodating the handle portion is formed in a lid body that covers the iron body.
The ironing device described. 7. The ironing device according to claim 1, wherein a handle portion narrower than the width of the base is provided in the front-rear direction of the iron body, and a holding portion for laterally holding the handle portion is formed on the inner surface of the lid. 8. The ironing device according to claim 1, wherein a mounting table for mounting the iron body is integrally provided on one side of the ironing table.