JPH11123300A - Iron device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance the serviceability of an iron device, in which a base is covered with an iron cover when it is not used, by reducing the temperature of the iron cover mounted on an iron main body, and enabling the iron cover to be easily mounted on various irons. SOLUTION: An iron main body 8 having a handle 11 mounted above a base 9 has its base 9 covered with an iron cover 13 in such a way that the iron cover 13 is freely removable, the iron cover 13 being formed with an opening 14 into which the base 9 of the iron main body 8 is fitted, a projecting part 16 abutting to the base 9 to form a predetermined interval between the base 9 and the iron cover 13, a wall part provided at the outer periphery of the iron cover 13 along the outer periphery of the base 9, and a second wall part formed outside the wall part via a space part.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ironing apparatus in which a base is covered with an iron cover when the iron body is not used.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an ironing apparatus of this kind has been proposed, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 56900/1981. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, an iron main body 1 has a handle 4 provided on a base cover 3 which covers an upper surface of a base 2. The iron cover 5 is configured to cover the base 2 and the base cover 3 of the iron body 1 installed with the rear portion of the handle 4 down, and the iron cover 5 has a projection that abuts the ironing surface 2 a of the base 2. 6
And a heat insulating space 7 is formed between the base 2 and the iron cover 5.

[0004]

However, in such a conventional configuration, when the iron cover 5 is attached to the heated iron body 1 after use, the surface temperature of the iron cover 5 becomes high due to heat from the base 2. In addition, there is a problem that the heat from the base 2 does not easily escape from the inside of the iron cover 5 to the outside, and the temperature does not easily decrease.

[0005] Further, since the iron cover 5 is configured to cover the base 2 and the base cover 3, when the iron cover 5 is made to have a specific shape, various types of irons having specific shapes having different dimensions are provided. There is a problem that it is difficult to realize the versatility that can be used for a computer.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to reduce the temperature rise of an iron cover attached to an iron body and to improve ease of use by allowing the iron cover to be easily attached to various irons.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present invention removably covers the base of an iron body having a handle above the base with an iron cover. An opening that fits the base, a projection that abuts against the base to form a predetermined gap between the iron cover, a wall provided on the outer periphery of the iron cover along the outer peripheral edge of the base, and the wall. A second wall portion is formed outside the space through a space portion.

Thus, a wall and a space can be formed between the base of the iron main body and the second wall of the iron cover, and the heat from the base can be efficiently cut off to form the second wall. The outer surface temperature of the part can be kept low.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention comprises an iron body having a handle provided above a base, and an iron cover for detachably covering the base of the iron body, wherein the iron The cover has an opening into which the base of the iron main body is fitted, a protrusion that contacts the base to form a predetermined gap between the iron cover, and an outer periphery of the iron cover along the outer peripheral edge of the base. And a second wall portion is formed outside the wall portion through a space portion, and a wall portion is provided between the base of the iron main body and the second wall portion of the iron cover. A space can be formed, and the heat from the base can be efficiently shut off to keep the outer surface temperature of the second wall low.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the space formed between the wall and the second wall is provided when the iron cover is mounted on a base. It is formed so as to open the iron main body side, and opens to the downward inclined side when attached to the iron main body, so that a space can be secured for a long time without foreign substances accumulating in the space portion. .

[0013] According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the iron cover has a radiating hole communicating with the outside air at a front end portion thereof and is separated from the radiating hole by a predetermined distance. When the iron body is installed in a self-supporting state, heat is released from the base by taking in outside air from the air intake hole and can be efficiently released to the outside. Surface temperature can be kept low.

The invention described in claim 4 is the above-mentioned claim 1-
In the invention described in 3, the iron cover has a large number of rib-shaped protrusions formed on the front portion of the outer bottom surface, and can efficiently radiate heat released from the base from the large number of rib-shaped protrusions. The outer surface temperature of the iron cover can be kept low.

[0013] The invention described in claim 5 is the above-mentioned claim 1-
3. The iron cover according to claim 3, wherein the iron cover is provided with a cylindrical tube at a tip portion, and when the iron cover is attached to the base, the tube supports the tip portion of the base. The base can be safely mounted without damaging the base when the base is mounted, and the heat of the base can be buffered to prevent partial overheating of the iron cover.

[0014] The invention described in claim 6 is the above-mentioned claim 1-
In the invention described in Item 3, the iron cover has a magnet that can be retracted and attached to an attachment portion of the iron main body, and an adsorption surface that is attached to the attachment portion of the magnet corresponds to an inclination angle of the attachment portion. It is formed movably,
It can be widely applied to irons of various shapes with less restrictions on usable irons.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, a magnetic attraction body for attracting a magnet is provided at an attachment portion of the iron body, and the attachment portion is made of synthetic resin. Even in the case of the iron, the magnet can be attracted by attaching the magnetic attraction body to the attachment portion, and the iron cover can be attached, and the hot iron after use can be safely cooled.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the above-described sixth or seventh aspect, the iron cover has an operation portion depressed toward the base on the outer bottom surface, and the operation portion is provided on both sides of the magnet. The iron cover, which is strongly adsorbed to the attachment portion, can be easily detached, and the operability can be improved and the usability can be improved.

[0017]

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

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, an iron body 8 has a base cover
, And a handle 11 is attached above it, and a mounting portion 12 is provided on the rear base 9 side. The attachment portion 12 covers a terminal portion provided inside the handle 11 from below, and is formed of a metal plate such as an iron plate that attracts a magnet.

The base 9 is heated by energizing a buried heater 9a, and can be installed independently with the rear part of the iron body 8 down.
At this time, the base 9 is inclined at a predetermined angle toward the handle 11 due to the relationship between the weight of the base 9 and the handle 11 in order to ensure stability when the base 9 is installed in a self-standing state.

The iron cover 13 is formed of a heat-resistant synthetic resin material, and at least the base 9 of the iron body 8 is formed.
Has an opening 14 into which the base 9 is fitted in order to surround the outside from outside. The outer bottom surface 15 of the iron cover 13 is formed so as to be curved outward and expand.

Inside the iron cover 13, a base 9 is provided.
And a plurality of protrusions 16 which abut against the iron cover 13 to form a predetermined gap between the iron cover 13 and the base 9.
A receiving portion 17 for locking the tip of the iron cover 13 is provided to prevent the iron cover 13 attached to the base 9 from falling off.

A magnet 18 is provided at a rear portion of the iron cover 13 so as to face the attachment portion 12 of the iron main body 8. The magnet 18 is held by a suction member 19 and formed on the iron cover 13. The suction member 19 can be movably mounted on the holding unit 20 and the suction member 19 can be accommodated in the holding unit 20 as shown in FIG.

A mounting portion 12 provided at the rear of the iron body 8
In addition, as shown in FIG.
The iron cover 1
3 can be fixed to the iron body 8 and the suction member 1 can be fixed.
9 is attached to the holding portion 20 so that the suction surface to be sucked to the attachment portion 12 is movable according to the inclination angle of the attachment portion 12. On both sides of the magnet 18, an operation unit 21 is provided on the outer bottom surface 15 side of the iron cover 13, recessed toward the base 9.

A wall 22 is formed on the outer periphery of the iron cover 13 along the outer periphery of the base 9, and a second wall 24 is formed outside the wall 22 via a space 23. ing. The space portion 23 formed between the wall portion 22 and the second wall portion 24 is formed by
When mounted on the iron body, the iron body side 8 is formed to be open.

At the end of the iron cover 13 where the receiving portion 17 is provided, a heat radiating hole 25 communicating with the outside air is formed from the outer bottom surface side, and a predetermined distance below the heat radiating hole 25, that is, below. Inlet 2 on the rear side of base 9
6 are provided. Further, a large number of rib-like projections 27 are formed at the front of the outer bottom surface 15 of the iron cover 13.

In the iron cover 13, a pair of columnar portions 29 for fixing a cylindrical tube 28 are formed in the vicinity of the distal end portion, and the columnar portions 29 face the heat radiation holes 25. The tube 28
Is made of heat-resistant silicon rubber or the like. When the iron cover 13 is attached to the base 9, the distal end of the base 9 is supported by the tube 28.

The operation of the above construction will be described. The opening 14 of the iron cover 13 is opposed to the base 9 of the iron body 8, the receiving portion 17 is engaged with the tip of the base 9, and the magnet 18 is provided. When the rear part of the iron cover 13 is pushed toward the base 9, the suction member 19 is
Of the iron cover 13 on the base 9
And the iron cover 13 can cover the exposed portion of the outer surface of the base 9.

On the outer periphery of the iron cover 13, a wall 22 and a space 23 can be formed between the base 9 of the iron body 8 and the second wall 24 of the iron cover 13. The outer surface temperature of the outer peripheral portion of the iron cover 13 can be kept low by blocking the heat conduction from the base 9.

The heat of the base 9 covered by the iron cover 13 is released from the heat radiation hole 25 and the outside air from the air intake hole 26 when the iron body 8 is installed in an independent state. , The temperature inside the iron cover 13 can be lowered.

Further, the large number of rib-like projections 27 formed on the front part of the outer bottom surface of the iron cover 13 can increase the surface area for releasing heat, and can reduce the heat released from the base 9 to many rib-like projections. 27, heat can be efficiently released, the outer surface temperature of the outer bottom surface 15 of the iron cover 13 can be kept low, and even if the iron cover 13 is erroneously touched, the area of contact with the hand can be reduced.

Since the iron cover 13 is provided with the cylindrical tube 28, the iron cover 13 can be protected from directly hitting the base 9 when the iron cover 13 is mounted on the base 9, so that the iron cover 13 can be protected from scratches. Can be prevented from being turned on. Further, the cylindrical tube 28 is connected to the base 9.
In order to guide the front end of the device to the correct position, the operation can be improved and the usability can be improved.

An operating section 21 is provided at the rear of the iron cover 13, and the operating section 21 is disposed on both sides of the magnet 18, so that the iron cover 13 that has been strongly attracted to the mounting section 12 can be easily detached. Operability can be improved and usability can be improved.

Even when the iron cover 13 is attached to the iron body 8 immediately after the ironing operation is completed,
Since the operation unit 21 is provided at a position distant from the base 9, it is possible to prevent the operation unit 21 from becoming hot, and to improve the operation and improve the usability.

When the iron cover 13 is mounted on an iron having attachment portions 30 having different inclination angles, as shown in FIG. 6C, the suction members 19 correspond to the inclination angles of the attachment portions 30. And can be securely attached to the attachment portion 30 by suction.

The holding portion 20 is partially deformable due to elasticity, and the holding member 20 to which the magnet 18 is fixed is attached.
When attaching / detaching to / from the iron cover 13,
0 can be performed by deforming a part of it.
It is held so that it does not fall from zero.

(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIG.
If 1 is an iron made of synthetic resin, it is impossible for the adsorbing member 19 to adsorb to the attachment portion 31, and in this case, the magnetic adsorption member 33 having the adhesive seal 32 is attached to the attachment portion 31. This makes it possible to adsorb.
Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, even when the attachment portion 31 is an iron made of synthetic resin, the adhesive seal 32 is attached to the attachment portion 31.
By adhering the magnetic attraction member 33 provided with the above, the adsorption member 19 can be adsorbed, the iron cover 13 can be attached, and the high-temperature iron after use can be safely cooled. It can be attached to the iron, and the usability can be improved.

[0038]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the iron body having the handle provided above the base and the iron cover for detachably covering the base of the iron body are provided. The iron cover includes an opening into which the base of the iron body is fitted, a protrusion that contacts the base to form a predetermined gap between the iron cover, and an outer peripheral edge of the base. Since the wall provided on the outer periphery of the iron cover and the second wall formed via the space outside the wall, between the base of the iron body and the second wall of the iron cover,
By forming a wall and a space, the heat from the base can be efficiently shut off, the outer surface temperature of the second wall can be kept low, and the hot part of the iron after use can be safely protected. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the space formed between the wall and the second wall opens the iron body when the iron cover is mounted on the base. When it is attached to the iron body installed in a self-supporting state, it is opened to the lower side of the inclined iron cover, and a space can be secured for a long time without foreign matter accumulating in the space portion. .

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the iron cover has a radiating hole communicating with the outside air at a front end portion thereof, and has an intake hole below the radiating hole at a predetermined distance. When installed, when the iron body is installed in a self-supporting state, it can take in the outside air from the air intake hole and efficiently release the heat released from the base to the outside, keeping the outer surface temperature of the iron cover low, The hot part of the iron after use can be safely protected.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the iron cover has a large number of rib-shaped protrusions formed at the front portion of the outer bottom surface, the heat emitted from the base can be efficiently transmitted from the large number of rib-shaped protrusions. Heat can be radiated well to the outside, and the temperature of the outer surface of the iron cover can be kept low.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the iron cover is provided with a cylindrical tube at a tip portion,
When the iron cover is attached to the base, the tip of the base is supported by the tube, so that the iron cover can be safely attached without damaging the base when the iron cover is attached. The heat of the base can be buffered to prevent partial overheating of the iron cover.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the iron cover has a magnet that can be freely retracted and attached to the attachment portion of the iron main body, and the attraction surface that is attached to the attachment portion of the magnet has: Since it is movably formed in accordance with the inclination angle of the mounting portion, the magnet attracting surface can be moved according to the shape of the mounting portion of the iron to be mounted, thereby reducing restrictions on usable irons. Thus, it can be widely attached to irons of various shapes.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the magnetic attraction member for attracting the magnet is provided at the attachment portion of the iron body, the attachment portion is made of a synthetic resin or the like which does not attract the magnet. Even in the case of an iron, the magnet can be attracted by attaching the magnetic attraction body to the attachment portion, and the iron cover can be easily attached to cool the hot iron after use safely.

According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the iron cover is provided with the operating portion depressed toward the base on the outer bottom surface and the operating portion is disposed on both sides of the magnet, so that the attaching portion is provided. The iron cover that has been strongly adsorbed can be easily detached, realizing a firm attachment and easy detachment, improving usability and operability, and providing the operating part away from the base. It is possible to easily remove even an iron cover attached to a high-temperature iron, thereby improving usability.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially cutaway side view of an ironing device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a top view of an iron cover of the ironing device.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the iron cover of the ironing device.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line AA of an iron cover of the ironing device.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line BB of the iron cover of the ironing device.

6A is a cross-sectional view of a main part of an iron cover of the ironing device. FIG. 6B is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing an example in which the iron cover is attracted to a mounting part. Sectional view of main part showing another example of adsorption

FIG. 7 is a sectional view of a main part of an ironing device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a partially cutaway side view of a conventional ironing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 8 Iron body 9 Base 11 Handle 13 Iron cover 14 Opening 16 Projecting part 22 Wall part 23 Space part 24 Second wall part

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An iron body having a handle provided above a base, an iron cover removably covering the base of the iron body, wherein the iron cover has an opening into which the base of the iron body is fitted. A protrusion that abuts the base to form a predetermined gap between the iron cover and the iron cover; a wall provided on an outer periphery of the iron cover along an outer peripheral edge of the base; and a space outside the wall. An ironing device having a second wall portion formed through the portion. 2. The ironing device according to claim 1, wherein the space formed between the wall and the second wall is formed so as to open the iron body when the iron cover is mounted on the base. . 3. The ironing device according to claim 1, wherein the iron cover has a heat-dissipating hole formed at an end portion thereof for communicating with outside air, and an air-intake hole provided below the heat-dissipating hole at a predetermined distance. 4. The ironing device according to claim 1, wherein the iron cover has a large number of rib-shaped protrusions formed on a front portion of an outer bottom surface. 5. The iron cover according to claim 1, wherein a cylindrical tube is provided at a distal end portion, and when the iron cover is mounted on the base, the distal end portion of the base is supported by the tube. Item 2. The ironing device according to item 1. 6. The iron cover has a magnet that can be retracted and attached to an attachment portion of the iron body, and an adsorption surface that is attached to the attachment portion of the magnet corresponds to an inclination angle of the attachment portion. The ironing device according to claim 1, wherein the ironing device is movably formed. 7. The ironing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a magnetic attraction body for attracting a magnet is provided at an attachment portion of the iron body. 8. The ironing device according to claim 6, wherein the iron cover has an operation portion depressed toward the base on the outer bottom surface, and the operation portion is disposed on both sides of the magnet.