JPS6028397Y2 - steam iron - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] This invention relates to a steam iron equipped with a control valve for supplying water from a water supply tank to a vaporizing chamber.In particular, the control valve is built into the main body of the handle, and the center of gravity is well balanced. This is intended to improve usability.

Conventionally, in the case of this type of steam iron with a water supply tank, a control valve such as a solenoid valve is provided as a means for controlling the supply of water to the vaporizing chamber.

As is well known, electromagnetic valves can be electrically opened and closed, and although they are easy to operate and use, they have the drawback of being heavy due to their structure.

However, conventionally, as shown in FIG.
Since it is attached directly to the vaporization chamber B, it has to be attached protruding from the side of the iron body C, which causes the center of gravity of the iron to be unbalanced and has the drawbacks that it is difficult to use, such as the solenoid valve hitting hands etc. during ironing work. Was.

The present invention provides a steam iron that eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks of the conventional steam iron.

One embodiment will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In the figure, 1 is the main body installed on the base 2, and the handle 3
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4 is a water tank connected to the main body 1, which is fixed above the iron.

A water supply tank 5 is connected to the bottom of the water tank 4, and is further connected to a control valve 6 such as a solenoid valve built into the main body 1.

This control valve 6 is electrically opened and closed by a steam button 7.

One end of a water supply pipe 8 made of an elastic heat insulating material such as silicone rubber is connected below the control valve 6, and the other end of this water supply pipe 8 is connected to a vaporization chamber 9 provided in the base 2. The other end opening 8a projects into the vaporization chamber 9.

Reference numeral 10 denotes a support fitting for the water supply pipe 8, which is attached to the base lid with screws, and allows the water supply pipe 8 to be freely attached and detached.

It is convenient to assemble the water supply pipes 8 by connecting a plurality of them using the connecting fittings 11 as in the embodiment.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a spring inserted into the water supply pipe 8, which holds the water supply pipe 8 in a fixed shape from the inside and improves the passage of water.

13 is a heat sensitive part of a thermostat (not shown) located near the vaporization chamber 9 and attached to the base 2; 14 is a heater embedded in the base 2; and 15 is a steam outlet provided on the bottom surface of the base.

When the heater 14 is energized and the steam button 7 is operated, the control valve 6 opens, and the water stored in the water supply tank 4 passes through the water guide pipe 5, drip control valve 6, and water supply pipe 8 to the vaporization chamber 9. The steam enters the water, becomes steam, and is released from the steam outlet 15.

As described above, the present invention makes it possible to maintain a well-balanced center of gravity of the iron by locating a control valve such as a solenoid valve inside the main body that has a handle, making it possible to perform ironing work well and making it easy to use. can do.

In addition, by placing the control valve inside the main body, the electrical connection terminal can be integrated into the main body along with the iron heater circuit, improving work efficiency and eliminating the need for a special protective cover, simplifying the configuration. It also has the effect of reliably blocking water, cotton dust, etc.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a side view showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view of the same essential part, and FIG. 3 is a partially cutaway front view of a conventional example. 1... Body, 2... Heath, 6...
... Control valve, 9... Vaporization chamber, 14...
...Heater, 15...Steam outlet.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A control system consisting of a base with a heater embedded in it and a vaporization chamber and a steam outlet, a main body with a handle attached to the base, and a solenoid valve, etc., connected to a water tank on one side and the vaporization chamber on the other side. A steam iron comprising a valve, the control valve being built into the main body.