JPH0999200A - Iron - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To detect the static electricity charged in an iron part in ironing. SOLUTION: This iron has an iron part 1 having a base part heated by a heater part 2 and electrode parts P1, P2 connected to the heater part 2, a stand part 10 for placing the iron part 1 which has electrode parts P4, P5 connected to the electrode parts P1, P2 to supply electricity to the iron part 1, and an electrostatic detecting part 13 for detecting the static electricity charged in the iron part 1. When the iron part 1 is placed on the stand part 10, the discharge current of the static electricity carried to a resistor is detected by the electrostatic detecting part 13.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

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

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, irons of this kind have generally been constructed as shown in FIGS. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.

As shown in the figure, the iron part 1 has a base part 3 which is heated by a heater part 2, and electrode parts P1, P2 and P3 are projected at the rear part. Commercial power supply 4
The stand portion 5 having the above has the electrode portions P4, P5, P6 which are in contact with the electrode portions P1, P2, P3 provided on the iron portion 1.

When the iron part 1 is placed on the stand part 2, the iron part 1 is provided on the stand part 5 via the electrode parts P1 and P2 provided on the iron part 1 and the electrode parts P4 and P5 provided on the stand part 5. Is connected to the commercial power source 4, and electric power is supplied from the commercial power source 4 to the heater section 2 to heat the base section 3.

Then, the temperature of the base portion 3 is controlled by the temperature detecting portion 6
And sends the detected temperature signal to the control unit 7 via the electrode units P3 and P6. The control unit 7 determines whether the sent temperature signal is higher than the set temperature set by the temperature setting unit 8. It is determined whether it is low, and the result is output to the heater controller 9. The heater unit controller 9 controls the temperature of the base unit 3 by controlling the power supply to the heater unit 2.

[0006] In such an iron, a lot of static electricity is charged on the iron part 1 when ironing is performed.
When the iron part 1 is placed on the stand part 5 in this state,
There is a problem that static electricity enters the stand portion 5 through the electrode portions P3 and P6 and destroys the control portion 7.

As a solution to the problem, the inventors provided static electricity charged on the iron portion on the stand portion even if the static electricity was discharged on the iron portion before entering the stand portion through the electrode portion and the iron portion was charged with static electricity. We propose an iron that does not destroy the control circuit.

[0008]

In the iron proposed by the inventors, it is possible to prevent the control circuit provided in the stand part from being destroyed by the static electricity charged in the iron part, but the static electricity charged in the iron part is It depends on the type of clothes to be ironed, the degree of dampness, the moving speed of the ironing part when ironing, etc., and static electricity is not actively used.

The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and a first object thereof is to enable detection of static electricity charged on an iron portion during ironing.

A second object is to enable the static electricity charged in the iron part to be detected accurately when the iron part is placed on the stand part.

A third object is to enable detection of static electricity charged on the base of the iron part when the iron part is placed on the stand part.

A fourth object is to allow the iron part to be placed on the stand part and to detect static electricity charged in the iron part at the same time.

A fifth object is to make it possible to detect the static electricity charged in the temperature detecting means of the iron part when the iron part is placed on the stand part to simplify the structure.

A sixth object is to display the presence or absence of static electricity charged on the iron part or the level of static electricity.

[0015]

In order to achieve the first object, the present invention provides an iron portion having a base portion heated by a heater portion and an electrode portion connected to the heater portion, and the iron portion. A first problem-solving means is provided with a stand section that has an electrode section that is placed and connected to the electrode section, and that supplies power to the iron section, and a static electricity detection section that detects static electricity charged in the iron section. I am trying.

In order to achieve the second object, the static electricity detecting section of the first problem solving means is provided on the stand section and is connected to the iron section when the iron section is placed on the stand section. This is the second means for solving the problem.

Further, in order to achieve the third object, the stand portion of the second problem solving means has the iron portion prior to the electrode portion provided on the stand portion when the iron portion is placed. The third problem solving means is to provide a contact portion that comes into contact with the contact portion and connect the contact portion to the static electricity detection portion.

Further, in order to achieve the fourth object, the stand portion of the second means for solving the problems comprises a roller portion on which an iron portion can be placed, and the roller portion is formed of a conductive member, and the roller is formed. The fourth section solves the problem by connecting the unit to the static electricity detection unit.

Further, in order to achieve the fifth object, the iron part of the second means for solving the problems comprises a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base part and an electrode part connected to the temperature detecting means. A fifth problem solving means is provided with an electrode portion that is provided and is connected to the electrode portion when the iron portion is placed on the stand portion, and the electrode portion is connected to the static electricity detection portion.

In order to achieve the sixth object, in addition to the means for solving the first to fifth problems, a display means is provided, and the display means charges the iron part by the output of the static electricity detection part. The sixth thing to do is to display static electricity
Is used as a means for solving the problem.

[0021]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION According to the first means for solving the problems of the present invention, when the iron part is placed on the stand part, the iron part interposes the electrode part provided on the iron part and the electrode part provided on the stand part. Power is supplied from the stand to heat the base. When ironing is performed, static electricity is charged on the iron part, and when the iron part is placed on the stand part with static electricity charged, the static charge on the iron part can be detected by the static electricity detection part, and the iron part is charged. For example, the temperature of the base part of the iron part or the amount of steam can be changed according to the static electricity.

According to the second means for solving problems, when ironing is performed, the iron portion is charged with static electricity, and when the iron portion is placed on the stand portion with the static electricity charged,
Since the iron part is connected to the static electricity detection part, the static electricity charged in the iron part can be accurately detected.

According to the third means for solving the problems, when ironing is performed, the base portion of the iron portion is charged with static electricity, and when the iron portion is placed on the stand portion with the static electricity charged, the iron portion is ironed. Since the base part contacts the contact part before the electrode part of the part contacts the electrode part of the stand part, the static electricity charged in the iron part can be detected by the static electricity detection part connected to the contact part.

According to the fourth problem solving means, when ironing is performed, the base portion of the iron portion is charged with static electricity, and when the iron portion is placed on the stand portion with the static electricity charged, the iron portion is ironed. Since the base part contacts the roller part before the electrode part of the part contacts the electrode part of the stand part, the static electricity charged in the iron part can be detected by the static electricity detection part connected to the roller part.

According to the fifth means for solving the problems, static electricity is charged on the temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base portion of the ironing portion when ironing is performed, and the ironing portion is placed on the stand portion with the static electricity being charged. When placed, it can be detected by the static electricity detection unit via the electrode unit and the electrode unit.

According to the sixth means for solving the problems, when ironing is performed, the iron portion is charged with static electricity, and when the iron portion is placed on the stand portion with the static electricity charged,
The static electricity detection unit can detect the static electricity charged in the iron portion, and the display unit can display the presence or absence of static electricity charged in the iron unit or the level of the static electricity.The user can see the display of the display unit. ,If necessary,
For example, the temperature of the base part of the iron part 1 can be changed, and the amount of steam can be changed.

Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
Will be described with reference to. The same components as those in the conventional example are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, the iron part 1 has a metal base part 3 which is heated by a heater part 2, and electrode parts P1, P2 and P3 are projected to the rear part. The stand unit 10 having the commercial power source 4 includes electrode units P4, P that come into contact with the electrode units P1, P2, P3 provided on the iron unit 1.
5 and P6.

The roller portion 11 supports the base portion 3 of the iron portion 1, and is rotatably provided on the upper surface of the stand portion 10. The contact part 12 is provided at a position where when the iron part 1 is placed on the stand part 10, the electrode parts P1, P2, P3 come into contact with the iron part 1 before contacting the electrode parts P4, P5, P6. , The contact portion 12 is connected to the static electricity detection portion 13.

The static electricity detection unit 13 is composed of a resistance and a voltage detection unit, and the discharge current of static electricity flowing through the resistance is detected by the voltage detection unit to detect the static electricity charged in the iron unit 1.

To explain the operation in the above-mentioned structure, when the ironing part 1 is placed on the stand part 10, normally, the base part 3 of the ironing part 1 and the roller part 11 provided on the stand part 10 first come into contact with each other. When the iron part 1 is moved downward while rotating the roller part 11, the electrode parts P1, P2, P3 provided on the iron part 1 and the stand part 1
The electrode parts P4, P5 and P6 provided at 0 are brought into contact with each other to complete the placement.

When the iron part 1 is placed on the stand part 10 in a state where the iron part 1 is ironed and static electricity is charged, the static charge charged on the base part 3 of the iron part 1 is detected by the contact part 12 and static electricity detection. It discharges to the commercial power source 4 through the section 13. Then, the static electricity detection unit 13 outputs the magnitude of the detected static electricity to the control unit 14. Control unit 1
4 changes the temperature of the base part 3 of the ironing part 1 or changes the amount of steam according to the static electricity charged in the ironing part 1.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Will be described with reference to. 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 roller portion 15 supports the base portion 3 of the iron portion 1, and the stand portion 1
It is rotatably provided on the upper surface of 6. This roller part 15
Is a conductive member such as aluminum, copper, metal such as iron, conductive rubber, conductive resin, plated resin, or the like,
It is connected to the static electricity detection unit 17.

To explain the operation in the above configuration, when the ironing part 1 is placed on the stand part 16 while ironing is performed and the ironing part 1 is charged with static electricity, first, the ironing part 1 and the base part 3 of the ironing part 1 are placed. Since the roller portion 15 provided on the stand portion 16 contacts, the static electricity charged on the iron portion 1 is discharged to the commercial power source 4 through the roller portion 15 and the static electricity detection portion 17. Then, the static electricity detection unit 1
At 7, the detected magnitude of static electricity is output to the control unit 18.

As shown in FIG. 5, the roller portion 15
Instead of, a conductive member such as a metal such as aluminum, copper, or iron, conductive rubber, conductive resin, or plated resin is provided, and a ball portion 20 that is rotatably movable is provided on the upper surface of the stand portion 19. Good.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.
Will be described with reference to. 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 static electricity detection portion 22 provided on the stand portion 21 is connected to the temperature detection portion 6 via the electrode portions P3 and P6, and the electrode portion P3 provided on the iron portion 1 is
It is made longer than the other electrode portions P1 and P2 (not shown).

The operation in the above structure will be described. When the ironing part 1 is placed on the stand part 21 while ironing is performed and the ironing part 1 is charged with static electricity, first, the electrode part P3 of the ironing part 1 Since the electrode portion P6 provided on the stand portion 21 contacts, the static electricity charged on the temperature detection portion 6 of the iron portion 1 is discharged to the commercial power source 4 through the electrode portions P3, P6 and the static electricity detection portion 22. Then, the static electricity detection unit 22 outputs the magnitude of the detected static electricity to the control unit 23.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the third embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in the figure, the display section 25 provided on the stand section 24 performs a display operation when the magnitude of static electricity detected by the static electricity detection section 22 exceeds a predetermined level.

To explain the operation in the above configuration, the control unit 26 inputs the output of the static electricity detection unit 22 and operates the display unit 25 when it is found that the magnitude of static electricity is equal to or larger than a predetermined magnitude. To inform the user. The user
By looking at the display of the display unit 25, for example, the temperature of the base unit 3 of the ironing unit 1 can be changed or the amount of steam can be changed as necessary.

Note that, instead of the display unit 25, a notification unit may be provided to notify by sound.

[0044]

As described above, according to the present invention, the iron portion having the base portion heated by the heater portion and the electrode portion connected to the heater portion, and the electrode on which the iron portion is placed and connected to the electrode portion Since the iron part is provided on the stand part and has a stand part for supplying power to the iron part and a static electricity detection part for detecting static electricity charged in the iron part, the iron part can be mounted on the stand part. Power is supplied from the stand unit via the electrode unit provided on the base unit and the electrode unit provided on the stand unit to heat the base unit. When ironing is performed, the iron part is charged with static electricity, and if the iron part is placed on the stand part with the static electricity charged, the static electricity charged in the iron part can be detected by the static electricity detection part, and the iron part is charged. For example, the temperature of the base part of the iron part or the amount of steam can be changed according to the static electricity.

Further, since the static electricity detecting portion is provided on the stand portion and is connected to the iron portion when the iron portion is placed on the stand portion, the iron portion is charged with static electricity when ironing is performed. When the iron part is placed on the stand part with static electricity charged, the iron part is connected to the static electricity detection part, so that the static electricity charged on the iron part can be accurately detected.

Further, the stand portion is provided with a contact portion that comes into contact with the iron portion before the electrode portion provided on the stand portion when the iron portion is placed, and the contact portion is connected to the static electricity detection portion. As a result, when ironing is performed, the base portion of the iron portion is charged with static electricity, and when the iron portion is placed on the stand portion with the static electricity charged, the iron portion of the iron portion is the electrode portion of the stand portion. Since the base portion comes into contact with the contact portion before coming into contact with, the static electricity charged in the iron portion can be detected by the static electricity detection portion connected to the contact portion.

Further, the stand portion is provided with a roller portion on which the ironing portion can be placed, the roller portion is formed of a conductive member, and the roller portion is connected to the static electricity detecting portion, so that the ironing portion can be ironed. When the iron part is placed on the stand part with static electricity being charged on the base part of the, the iron part of the iron part will be attached to the roller part before the electrode part of the iron part contacts the electrode part of the stand part. The static electricity charged in the iron portion can be detected by the static electricity detection portion connected to the roller portion.

Further, the ironing portion is provided with a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base portion and an electrode portion connected to this temperature detecting means, and is connected to the electrode portion when the ironing portion is placed on the stand portion. By providing an electrode part and connecting this electrode part to the static electricity detection part, static electricity is charged to the temperature detection means that detects the temperature of the base part of the iron part when ironing is performed, and the iron part is charged with the static electricity When placed on the stand part, the static electricity can be detected by the static electricity detection part via the electrode part and the electrode part.

Further, a display means is provided, and the display means is
By displaying the static electricity charged on the iron part by the output of the static electricity detection part, when ironing is performed, the iron part is charged with static electricity, and when the iron part is placed on the stand part with the static electricity charged, The static electricity detection unit can detect the static electricity charged in the iron portion, and the display unit can display the presence or absence of static electricity charged in the iron unit or the level of the static electricity.The user can see the display of the display unit. , If necessary, for example,
The temperature of the base part of the iron part 1 can be changed, and the amount of steam can be changed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram of an iron according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the iron with a part cut away.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram of an iron according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a partially cutaway side view of the example of the iron.

FIG. 5 is a partially cutaway side view of another example of the iron.

FIG. 6 is a block circuit diagram of an iron according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a side view of the iron with a part cut away.

FIG. 8 is a block circuit diagram of an essential part of an iron according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional iron.

FIG. 10 is a block circuit diagram of the iron.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Iron part 2 Heater part 3 Base part 10 Stand part 13 Static electricity detection part P1 electrode part P2 electrode part P4 electrode part P5 electrode part

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An iron part having an iron part having a base part heated by a heater part and an electrode part connected to the heater part, and an electrode part for mounting the iron part and connecting the electrode part to the iron part. An iron provided with a stand unit for supplying power to the iron and a static electricity detection unit for detecting static electricity charged on the iron unit. 2. The iron according to claim 1, wherein the static electricity detection part is provided on the stand part and is connected to the iron part when the iron part is placed on the stand part. 3. The stand portion is provided with a contact portion that comes into contact with the iron portion before the electrode portion provided on the stand portion when the iron portion is placed, and the contact portion is connected to the static electricity detection portion. The iron according to claim 2. 4. The stand unit includes a roller unit on which an iron unit can be placed, the roller unit is formed of a conductive member, and the roller unit is connected to a static electricity detection unit.
The iron described. 5. The ironing part comprises a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base part and an electrode part connected to the temperature detecting means, and is connected to the electrode part when the ironing part is placed on a stand part. The iron according to claim 2, further comprising an electrode section for connecting to the static electricity detecting section. 6. The iron according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising display means, wherein the display means displays the static electricity charged in the iron portion by the output of the static electricity detection portion.