KR101566835B1 - Apparatus for ironing - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ironing apparatus. An aspect of the present invention provides the ironing apparatus comprising: a body unit formed with a flexible material and provides at least one between a first function of spurting steam to the outside via a material surface and a second function of forming an expanded state to adhere and press clothing worn on an external side, when being in a steam providing state of inducing the steam into the inside; a frame unit providing a support function for maintaining a shape in either a usage state or a preservation state of the body unit; a steam providing unit providing the steam to the body unit to form the steam providing state; and a control unit controlling a steam providing operation of the steam providing unit and controlling the steam providing unit to start providing the steam to the body unit in a state of being capable of providing the steam with predetermined reference pressure or more.

Description

Apparatus for ironing [0001]

The present invention relates to an ironing apparatus, and more particularly to an ironing apparatus having a body portion formed of a flexible material and configured to eject high-pressure steam or air from the inside to the outside through a surface thereof, To provide an ironing device configured to provide ironing and shape fixing effects of the garment for a short period of time through inflation pressurization of the body portion and hot moisture spraying.

In various apparel such as suits, shirts and uniforms, ironing is generally carried out using an electric iron in order to eliminate wrinkles after washing or wearing.

However, ironing using an electric iron requires a separate ironing board and ironing by changing the position of each part of the garment. Therefore, it takes a lot of time. In the process of ironing by changing the position of each part, There has been a disadvantage that a certain amount of skill is required for ironing as well as wrinkling.

In view of this, an ironing apparatus configured to improve the conventional ironing method has been proposed.

For example, in Korean Patent No. 10-0726848, a heater for heating the wind and a steam unit for discharging steam are provided, and a discharge hole through which the steam or the wind is discharged is formed in the guide, A steam-driven ironing device capable of even ironing clothes through steam has been proposed.

However, in the above-described conventional technique, since the shape of the guide is not maintained in the state where the guide made of a flexible material is not blown with steam or wind, it is not easy to wear a top or bottom of the guide to be ironed there was.

In addition, since the guide is provided with a simple method of applying power to the blowing fan, the heater, and the steam part in a state of covering the guide with the undergarment or the like, an expansion state suitable for the ironing of the guide is not ensured and a satisfactory ironing effect is provided .

Korean Registered Patent No. 10-0726848 (Registered on June 04, 2007)

Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [8] Accordingly, the present invention has been made keeping in mind the above problems occurring in the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a body having a body made of a flexible material and capable of spraying high- Pressure steam or air is supplied from the inside of the ironing unit to the ironing unit so that the ironing and shape fixing effect of the garment can be provided for a short time through the expansion and compression of the body unit and the hot moistening spray.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a steam generator for a steam generator, comprising: a first function that is formed of a flexible material and ejects steam to the outside when steam is supplied into the steam generator; And a second function of forming and exerting pressure on the outer garment; A frame part for providing a support function for maintaining a shape in at least one of a use state or a storage state of the body part; A steam supplier configured to supply steam to the body to form the steam supply state; And a control unit controlling the steam supply operation of the steam supply unit and controlling the supply of steam to the body unit in a state where the steam supply unit can supply steam at a predetermined reference pressure or higher .

Preferably, the air conditioner further comprises air supply means for supplying air to the body portion on the basis of the control of the control portion, wherein the body portion is provided with air through the material surface when the air is supplied into the body, A third function for ejecting the laundry to the outside, and a fourth function for pressing and pressing the clothes worn on the outside by forming an expanded state.

Preferably, the body is made of a fibrous material which is formed so that the steam or air can be ejected to the outside over the entire surface area.

Preferably, the body is made of a synthetic resin material that is capable of spraying the steam or air to the outside through a plurality of vent holes formed in the surface.

Preferably, the steam supply unit includes a steam valve that opens or closes a flow path for supplying steam to the body portion. The controller may control the steam supply unit to supply steam to the steam supply unit at a predetermined reference pressure or higher, Is controlled to open.

Preferably, the steam supply unit includes a steam container for providing steam generation and storage functions; A water inlet configured to supply water from the outside to the steam container; A heater installed in the steam container to generate steam by heating water supplied to the steam container; And a steam valve provided on the upper side of the steam container to supply steam generated inside the steam container to the inside of the body and to open or close a flow path through which the steam is supplied.

Preferably, the air supply unit includes: a blower for pressurizing and supplying air; And an air tube configured to pressurize and supply air from the blower to the inside of the body and to pass air through the inside of the steam container so that air can be heated by steam or a heater.

Preferably, the steam supply unit further includes a steam discharge pipe having an opening / closing valve for discharging steam generated inside the steam container to the outside of the body and opening or closing a flow path through which the steam is discharged .

Preferably, a steam iron is further coupled to the discharge side of the steam discharge pipe.

Preferably, the steam container is formed in a tubular shape having a predetermined height, and the side surface of the steam container is further provided with a water level check pipe for checking the water level stored in the steam container.

Preferably, the steam container further includes a temperature sensor for measuring the temperature of the steam and a pressure sensor for measuring the pressure, and the control unit may be configured to set a predetermined control sequence and a temperature value measured from the temperature sensor or the pressure sensor Or controls the opening or closing of the steam valve based on the pressure value.

Preferably, the steam supply unit further includes a steam discharge pipe having an opening / closing valve for discharging steam generated inside the steam container to the outside of the body and opening or closing a flow path through which the steam is discharged, The blower of the air providing portion includes a suction portion for sucking the outside air and a discharge portion for supplying pressurized air to the air tube, and the suction portion of the blower can be sucked and cleaned through an air suction pipe, And a vacuum cleaner connected to the steam cleaner is additionally provided.

Preferably, the frame portion includes: a vertical frame portion extending from the steam container to an upper side; And a shoulder frame portion provided at an upper end of the vertical frame portion.

Preferably, the vertical frame portion is configured to be adjustable in length.

Preferably, the body portion is formed in an upper body shape of a person including a shoulder and a body, a shoulder is attached to the shoulder frame portion, the vertical frame portion is supported by the frame portion in such a manner as to surround the body, And at least a part of at least one of the first and second electrodes.

Preferably, at least one side of the shoulder or trunk of the body portion is provided with an expanding zipper along the longitudinal direction of the shoulder or body, and an expanding portion formed of the same material as the body portion is provided inside the body along the expanding zipper And the shoulder or trunk of the body part can be further extended by the extension part when the expanding zipper is opened.

Preferably, an opening / closing zipper is further provided on a shoulder side end portion of the body portion so as to be able to open and close for discharging steam therein.

Preferably, the shoulder frame portion is configured such that the left and right shoulder frame portions are detachably attached to and detachable from each other, and the body portion is formed in a shape of a body of a person including a shoulder and a body so that a shoulder is engaged with the shoulder frame portion, A first zipper which is supported by the frame part in the form of wrapping the body and which surrounds at least a part of the steam container and divides the front part of the body into left and right parts and a rear part of the body which is divided into right and left And a lower body ironing state in which the body is divided into a left body and a right body, and a state in which the body is in a state of being integrated with the body in accordance with the zip fastening state of the first and second zippers .

Preferably, the present invention further comprises sealing means for sealing the wrist side end portion of the long-sleeved upper face or the ankle side end portion of the lower body when the long-sleeved upper or lower body is worn on the body portion for ironing.

According to the present invention, high-pressure steam or air is supplied from the inside to the body portion of a flexible material on which clothes are worn, whereby the effect of ironing and shape fixing of the clothes for a short period of time can be achieved through the expansion and compression of the body portion and hot- It has the advantage that it can provide.

In addition, the present invention has an advantage of providing a direction effect when mixing a fragrance to water for generating steam by providing a clothes deodorizing and sterilizing effect by spraying high-temperature and high-pressure steam to the clothes during the ironing process .

1 is a perspective view of a main part of an ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ironing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing a state in which the steam supplying unit of the ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention is partially cut,
FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a steam supplying unit of an ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 5 is another perspective view of the ironing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention,
6 is a partial perspective view of a body portion of the ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the ironing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state where the length of the frame portion of the ironing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shortened;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a steam iron is provided in the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention; and FIG.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a cleaner is provided in the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
11 is a control block diagram of an ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention,
12 is a perspective view of a main part of the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention,
13 is a perspective view of a main portion of a body portion of the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a frame of the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG.
Fig. 15 is a main part perspective view showing a deformed state of the body part of Fig. 13,
Fig. 16 is a schematic view showing the zipper connection state of Fig. 13,
FIG. 17 is a schematic view showing a zip connection state for implementing the state of the body of FIG. 15;
18 is a perspective view of the ironing apparatus in a state in which the garment is worn according to another embodiment of the present invention.

The present invention may be embodied in many other forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Accordingly, the embodiments of the present invention are to be considered in all respects as merely illustrative and not restrictive.

The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as a first component. And / or < / RTI > includes any combination of a plurality of related listed items or any of a plurality of related listed items.

It is to be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another element, it may be directly connected or connected to the other element, . On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between.

The terminology used in this application is used only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the terms "comprises", "having", "having", and the like are intended to specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, components, Steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the contextual meaning of the related art and are to be interpreted as either ideal or overly formal in the sense of the present application Do not.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein like or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and a duplicate description thereof will be omitted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

2 is a perspective view of the ironing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, in which the body is omitted; FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic view of a steam supply unit of the ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a schematic view of a steam supply unit of the ironing apparatus, FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the ironing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a control block diagram of the ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The ironing apparatus of the present embodiment includes a body part 400, a frame part 500, a steam feeder 100 ', and a control part 200.

The body part 400 is formed of a flexible material and has a first function of ejecting steam to the outside through the surface of the material when the steam is supplied into the inside of the material and a first function of forming an inflated state, And a second function of tightly pressing the first electrode 40 and the second electrode 40. The first function and the second function may be separately provided according to the control sequence, and are configured to be provided at the same time as a preferred example.

For example, the body part 400 is made of a fiber material that is formed to be able to eject the steam or air to the outside over the entire surface area. As a preferable example of such a fiber material, PC fabric (or TC fabric) can be used. The PC fabric (or the TC fabric) can be understood as a blend fiber mixed with a cotton (COTTON) material mainly composed of POLY ESTER series Tetolon, Terylene, Trylon, Toplon, etc. The PC fabric (or TC fabric) is excellent in resistance to moisture and other environmental factors, has good strength, has good human body characteristics, and can be passed through steam or air with a moderate degree of air permeability Or air permeability to such an extent that the air can be passed through), it can be preferably applied to the ironing apparatus of this embodiment.

As another example, the body part 400 is made of a synthetic resin material that is capable of spraying the steam or air out through a plurality of vent holes formed on the surface. In the case of adopting such a constitution, it is preferable that the ventilation holes are formed in a finely plural number.

The lower end of the body part 400 is sealed to the outer surface of the steam container 100 of the steam supplier 100 'using a string, a band, or various other known tightening means so that the steam does not leak through the lower end . In order to further enhance the sealing effect, a separate lower cover means 450 may be further provided as shown in FIG. The shape of the lower end portion of the body portion 400 and the shape of the lower cover means 450 may be variously modified within a range that prevents steam from leaking, so that detailed description is omitted.

The frame part 500 provides a support function for maintaining the shape of the body part 400 in at least one of the use state and the storage state. The detailed structure of the frame unit 500 will be separately described later.

The steam supply unit 100 'is configured to supply steam to the body unit 400 to form the steam supply state. To this end, the steam supplier 100 'includes a steam valve 114 for opening or closing a flow path for supplying steam to the body part 400. For example, a conventional solenoid valve or its corresponding control valve that can be opened and closed by electrical control can be used as the steam valve 114. The detailed structure of the steam supply unit 100 'will be described later.

The controller 200 controls the steam supply operation of the steam supplier 100 'and controls the supply of steam to the body part 400 in a state where the steam supplier 100' Thereby controlling the start of steam supply. To this end, the controller 200 controls the steam valve 114 to be opened in a state where the steam supplier 100 'can supply steam at a predetermined reference pressure or more.

The 'predetermined reference pressure' is a condition in which when the steam is supplied to the body part 400, the body part 400 forms an inflated state and closely presses the outer garment 40, And may be set in advance as at least one pressure value in the control unit 200 in consideration of the kind of clothes. If the 'predetermined reference pressure' is not set or too low pressure steam is supplied to the body part 400, the steam can not form a high-pressure expansion state instantaneously or for a predetermined time in the body part 400, It can be ejected to the outside while maintaining only the state. The ironing device of the present embodiment can prevent the steam valve 114 from reaching a predetermined steam pressure (predetermined required inflation pressure) because the body part 400 does not substantially provide the ironing effect by pressurization when such a state occurs. The steam valve 114 is instantaneously opened when the steam pressure reaches a certain level so that the ironing effect by pressurization can be satisfactorily provided.

Preferably, the ironing apparatus of the present embodiment further includes an air supply unit 300 'for supplying air to the body unit 400 under the control of the control unit 200. Through the air providing part 300 ', the body part 400 forms a third function of ejecting air to the outside through the surface of the material when the air is supplied into the air, and an expanded state And a fourth function of tightly pressing the clothes 40 worn outside. The third function and the fourth function may be separately provided according to the control sequence, and are preferably provided simultaneously. Also, the third function and the fourth function may be provided simultaneously with the first function and the second function, and as another example, after the first function and the second function are provided for a predetermined time, 3 function and a fourth function may be provided.

The air supplier 300 'includes a blower 300 for pressurizing and supplying air, and an air supply unit 300 for supplying air from the blower 300 to the inside of the body 400, And an air tube 112 configured to pass through the interior of the vessel 100 and configured to allow heating of the air by the steam or heater 150. The air tube 112 is preferably formed in a spiral shape to enhance the heat transfer effect. Reference numeral 302, which is not described, can be controlled by the control section as a control valve for shutting off the blower side and the steam container side. With this configuration, air supplied into the body part 400 can be supplied in a heated state at a predetermined temperature.

As another example, the air supply unit 300 'may include a blower 300 for pressurizing and supplying air, and an air supply unit 300 for supplying air from the blower 300 to the inside of the body unit 400, And may be configured to communicate directly to the inside of the body part 400 without passing through the inside of the container 100. [ At this time, the air tube (not shown) may be installed in an appropriate shape and position outside the steam container 100. Through this configuration, the air supplied into the body part 400 is supplied to the air- . When the unheated air is supplied to the inside of the body part 400, for example, the clothes ironed through steam ironing can be quickly fixed in shape by cooling the room temperature air.

The steam supplier 100 'of the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

The steam supplier 100 'of the present embodiment includes a steam container 100 for providing a steam generating and storing function, a water inlet 110 configured to supply water from the outside to the steam container 100, A heater 150 installed inside the vessel 100 to generate steam by heating the water supplied to the vessel 100 and a steam generator 150 installed at the upper side of the steam vessel 100 to generate steam generated in the steam vessel 100 And a steam valve 114 provided to the inside of the body part 400 and configured to open or close a flow path through which steam is supplied. The 'upper side' for installing the steam valve 114 may be substantially upper side than the water level in the steam container 100, and it does not necessarily mean the upper end only. The reference numeral 101 is a pedestal, which may be a general fixed pedestal or a movable pedestal with a small wheel attached thereto. Reference numeral 102 denotes a drain valve.

In a preferred embodiment, the steam container 100 is formed in a cylindrical shape (specifically, a cylindrical shape) having a predetermined height. The steam container 100 is preferably made of a material such as stainless steel having good pressure resistance and corrosion resistance, and may be further provided with a separate case (not shown) for providing a warm or aesthetic feeling on the outside thereof.

The water inlet 110 can be understood as a conventional inlet through which water can be injected into the steam container 100 and is equipped with a sealing stopper or a sealing valve (not shown) for enduring the pressure of the steam.

The heater 150 may be a conventional coil-type electric heater that can be electrically controlled by the control unit 200. [

The side surface of the steam container 100 is further provided with a water level check pipe 111 for checking the level of water stored therein. The water level confirmation pipe 111 is connected in such a manner that the upper and lower ends thereof are positioned above and below the water level WL of the steam container 100 and the middle portion is formed in a shape similar to a normal water level check pipe made of a transparent material So that the user can visually confirm the water level and replenish the water.

The steam container 100 further includes a temperature sensor 106 for measuring the temperature of the steam and a pressure sensor 108 for measuring the pressure. The temperature sensor 106 and the pressure sensor 108 may be applied with a conventional sensor capable of transmitting the sensing value as an electrical signal to the control unit 200. [ The control unit 200 controls the opening and closing of the steam valve 114 based on a preset control sequence and a temperature value or a pressure value measured from the temperature sensor 106 or the pressure sensor 108 Respectively.

FIG. 5 is another perspective view of the ironing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention in which the body is omitted; and FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating a state where the frame portion of the ironing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention is shortened.

The frame part 500 includes a vertical frame part 502 extending upward from the steam container 100 and a shoulder frame part 504 provided at an upper end of the vertical frame part 502.

In this configuration, the body part 400 is formed in a shape of an upper part of a person including a shoulder and a body, a shoulder is attached to the shoulder part 504, and the vertical frame part 502 is wrapped around the body part Is supported by the frame portion (500), and the lower end portion is installed in such a manner as to surround at least a part of the steam container (100).

For example, the vertical frame unit 502 is configured to be adjustable in length. As the length adjusting structure, various known configurations can be used. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 5, a length adjusting structure widely used for a bridge of a camera stand or the like can be applied. 5, the plurality of legs 502-1 and 502-2 of the vertical frame portion 502 have telescopic telescoping shapes with respect to each other, and the vertical frame portion 502 has a plurality of legs 502-1 and 502-2 -2 can be fixed by the projections 502a in a mutually stretched state. The protrusion 502a can be press-fitted or protruded into the legs 502-1 and 502-2 at the time of stretching or shortening operation by the inner elastic means (not shown). Since various examples of such a length adjusting structure are known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

6 is a partial perspective view of a body portion of the ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

At least one side of the shoulder or the body of the body part 400 is provided with extending zippers 410 and 412 along the longitudinal direction of the shoulder or the body and the body part 400 is provided inside the body part 400 along the extending zippers 410 and 412, The shoulder or trunk of the body part 400 can be further extended by the extension part 400b when the extension zipper 410 or 412 is opened, .

For example, when the shoulder extension zipper 410 is opened, the enlarged portion 400b stored in the folded state is exposed to the outside, thereby enlarging the volume of the body portion 400a of the shoulder portion.

As another example, when the left and / or right body extension zipper 412 is opened, the expanded portion stored in the folded state is exposed to the outside, thereby enlarging the volume of the body portion of the body portion.

On the other hand, a zipper 402 for opening and closing is further provided on a shoulder side end portion of the body portion 400. The opening and closing zipper 402 is provided on both left and right sides and is configured to be able to open and close for discharging steam in the state of supplying steam.

For example, when the opening / closing zipper 402 is half opened and the steam is provided in the state where the long arm top is worn on the body part 400, a part of the steam is ejected into the open zipper gap, (The portion where the body and the arm meet), so that a part of the steam is ejected in the sleeve direction and the other part is ejected to the body side. The steam thus blown flows through the space between the body part 400 and the clothing worn thereon, and the steam thus flowing further enhances the ironing effect of the clothes. The opening / closing zipper 402 can be suitably operated in consideration of the amount of steam to be sprayed.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view illustrating a state where a steam iron is provided in the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

3, the steam supplier 100 'discharges the steam generated inside the steam container 100 to the outside of the body part 400, and opens or closes the flow path through which the steam is discharged. And a steam discharge pipe (104) provided with a shut-off valve.

A steam iron 180 is further coupled to the discharge side of the steam discharge pipe 104. For example, the steam iron 180 has a plurality of steam holes formed in an iron pad having a predetermined area, such as a normal steam iron, so that the iron can be ironed while gently rubbing the outside of the garment with the iron pad while spraying steam .

The steam iron 180 enables the hand ironing of the outer surface of the garment to be performed at the time of ironing using the ironing apparatus of this embodiment.

Reference numerals 182 and 186 denote steam connecting pipes, and reference numeral 184 denotes a steam valve. The steam valve 184 can be constructed either automatically or manually.

Various other devices requiring steam use may be connected to the steam discharge pipe 104, and a separate steam opening / closing valve (not shown) may be provided for this purpose.

10 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a cleaner is installed in the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. The vacuum cleaner of the present embodiment can be understood as a combined type vacuum cleaner in which a steam vacuum cleaner and a vacuum cleaner are integrally formed. The vacuum cleaner can be used only by using a steam cleaner, a vacuum cleaner, or both.

3, the steam supplier 100 'discharges the steam generated inside the steam container 100 to the outside of the body part 400, and opens or closes the flow path through which the steam is discharged. And a steam discharge pipe (104) provided with a shut-off valve.

2, the blower 300 includes a suction portion 300a for sucking outside air and a discharge portion 300b for supplying pressurized air to the air pipe 112, The suction unit 300a of the vacuum cleaner 300 can be cleaned by suction through the air suction pipes 282 and 286 and the vacuum cleaner 280 connected to the steam discharge pipe 104 and capable of steam cleaning can be further engaged.

The cleaner 280 can be understood to be similar to a conventional vacuum cleaner and a steam cleaner constructed integrally with each other. A dust filter 350 is provided at the front end of the blower 300, and is connected to the suction port 280a of the cleaner 280 Dust contained in the sucked air is removed by passing through the filter 350 and the dust can be wiped out while spraying the steam through the steam cleaning part 280b.

The suction port 280a can be understood as a structure similar to the suction port of a conventional vacuum cleaner. The steam cleaner 280b can be understood as a structure in which a mop part of a fiber material and a plurality of steam holes are combined with each other, have. For example, the mop part may be attached to the front end or the rear end of the steam pipe. Alternatively, the mop part may be attached so as to surround the steam pipe top part. For example, when the mop part is attached to the rear end of the steam part, a strong pressure steam is sprayed on the surface to be cleaned through the steam hole based on the state of cleaning, and the mop part is wiped off after separating steam or dust Effective cleaning can be achieved. Particularly, in the case of the steam cleaner of the present embodiment, since steam can be supplied at a predetermined reference pressure or more, unlike a general steam cleaner, a strong steam can be sprayed at a high temperature.

The suction port 280a is connected to a dust suction pipe 350 'provided in the air suction pipe 282 and connected to the blower 300 through a dust filter inlet pipe 350b, a dust filter 350 and a dust filter outlet pipe 350a. As shown in Fig.

The steam cleaning unit 280b is connected to a steam supply pipe 104T 'provided in the air suction pipe 282 and a duct is formed as a steam discharge pipe 104 through a connection pipe 104T and a steam pipe 104P.

For example, the air containing dust is sucked through the cleaner 280, passes through a dust suction pipe 350 'provided in the air suction pipe 282, and the sucked air flows into the dust filter 350 The clean air after the filtering is again discharged from the dust filter 350 and discharged to the steam container 100 side through the blower 300. [ The clean air discharged from the blower 300 may be discharged to the outside without going to the side of the steam container 100 through a separate flow path (or valve). The dust filter 350 may be a variety of filter structures provided in a conventional vacuum cleaner, and may be detachable and managed in such a manner that the dust accumulated therein is removed at an appropriate time by the user. Since the filter structure of such a vacuum cleaner has various known examples, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The steam supplied from the steam discharge pipe 104 passes through the steam supply pipe 104T 'provided in the steam pipe 104P, the connection pipe 104T and the air suction pipe 282 and is supplied to the steam cleaning unit 280b.

The detailed shape and connection structure of the air and steam ducts can be variously modified in consideration of design / performance aspects, and they can be regarded as a typical range of a person skilled in the art, so detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the body of the ironing apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. Fig. 15 is a principal perspective view showing a deformed state of the body part of Fig. 13, Fig. 16 is a schematic view showing a zipper connection state of Fig. 13, and Fig. 17 is a view showing a state of the body part of Fig. And Fig. 16 and 17 can be understood as a schematic diagram showing the vicinity of the neck of the body part.

The shoulder frame portion 504 of this embodiment is configured so that the left and right shoulder frame portions 504a and 504b are detachable from each other. For example, such detachable coupling may be achieved using magnets 504a ', 504b', or various other known attachment and detachment means may be used. Reference numeral 504f in Fig. 14 denotes an engaging portion for engaging the vertical frame portion 502 with the shoulder frame portion 504 and is formed of a flexible material (e.g., silicone) or an elastic material (e.g., spring) It is preferable to be configured such that it is possible, for example, to allow slight angle changes through the hinge configuration. Reference numerals 504c and 504d denote magnets that are magnetically attached to a magnetic body (not shown) provided at both ends of the shoulder frame portion 504 from the outside of the garment (e.g., pants) under the lower body ironing condition described later It also provides the function of fixing when ironing.

The body portion 400 of the present embodiment is formed in a shape of an upper portion of a person including a shoulder and a torso, and is preferably formed in a shape having only a torso having fewer arms than the above-described embodiment. This is to make it easier for the body part 400 to be deformed into a lower body ironing state in which the body of the body part 400 is divided into left and right bodies as described later.

The body part 400 is supported by the frame part 500 in such a manner that a shoulder is hooked on the shoulder frame part 504 and the vertical frame part 502 is wrapped around the body, It is installed in a form to enclose a part. As illustrated in FIG. 12, a separate lower cover may be configured to enclose the body part 400, and it may be possible to provide a fastening installation through separate upper or lower clamping bands. The lower cover provides a waterproof function against steam and water, and can be manufactured from a known waterproof fabric.

The body part 400 of the present embodiment includes a first zipper 704 for dividing the front part of the body into left and right parts 400a and 400b and a second zipper 702 for dividing the rear part of the body into left and right parts 400c and 400d (Fig. 13) in which the body is integral with the zipper-fitted state of the first zipper 704 and the second zipper 702 (Fig. 13), and a lower body (Fig. 15). The first zipper 704 and the second zipper 702 are configured to be able to engage and disengage the zipper rail from the upper end (near the neck) of the body part 400, When the body part 400 is in the closed state, it is positioned below the body part 400. In a state where the zipper rail is engaged / disengaged to form the upper body ironing state or the lower body ironing state, .

For example, in the upper body ironing state (FIG. 13) in which the torso is formed integrally, the lower body ironing state (FIG. 15) in which the torso is divided into the left and right torso The body is divided into left and right bodies through a zipper connection. At this time, the shoulder frame portion 504 is separated into the left and right shoulder frame portions 504a and 504b, respectively, and positioned in the left and right body portions.

The process of ironing by supplying steam and air is similar to the process of ironing of the upper body, so that redundant explanation is omitted.

18 is a perspective view of the ironing apparatus in a state in which the garment is worn according to another embodiment of the present invention.

18, a sealing means 802 for sealing the wrist side end portion of the long-sleeved upper face or the ankle side lower side when the body portion 400 is worn with a long-sleeved top or bottom for ironing . (Fig. 18 illustrates a long-sleeved top)

The sealing means may be made of, for example, a synthetic resin material of a lightweight material, and is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape having one end larger in diameter than the other end so that the wrist side end portion (or the ankle side side underneath) can do. When such means is additionally provided, steam is further pressurized or further circulated inside the garment by the sealing means when steam is sprayed inside the long-sleeved top, so that a better steam ironing effect can be obtained.

The ironing apparatus of the present embodiment configured as described above can be used in the following manner.

Water is injected through the water inlet so that water is stored at a predetermined level in the steam container.

Wear clothing to iron in the body part.

The controller is operated to heat the heater so that steam is generated in the steam container. At this time, the control unit controls the steam valve to be kept closed.

When the pressure in the steam container reaches the predetermined reference pressure, the control unit opens the steam valve to allow steam to be supplied into the body part for a predetermined set time or a predetermined steam pressure. Through the supply of steam, the ironing apparatus of the present embodiment provides the above-described first function and / or second function, so that the ironing is performed.

Simultaneously with or after the provision of the steam, the control unit operates the blower to supply pressurized air into the body part. With this air supply, the ironing apparatus of the present embodiment can more smoothly provide drying or shape fixing effect of clothes while providing an effect of further increasing the pressure of steam. This can be understood as the third function and / or the fourth function described above.

At the same time as or after the provision of the steam, the above steam iron can be used together to further iron the outer side of the garment.

Such steam or air supply may be provided several times at a time by a user's operation or a set control sequence. After ironing, the user removes the garment from the body and finishes the ironing. Then, the length of the vertical frame part can be shortened to facilitate storage, and the cleaner function can be utilized in a shortened state.

Meanwhile, the control unit may generate the steam, and may control the steam irrigation or steam cleaner to operate only by opening / closing the steam discharge pipe in a state where the steam valve is not opened.

In addition, the steam is not generated, and only the function of the suction cleaner may be used by turning ON only the blower, or the suction cleaner and the steam cleaner may be used together with the steam generated.

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A first function of spraying steam to the outside through the surface of the workpiece when the steam is supplied into the inside of the workpiece and a second function of tightly pressing the outerwear by forming an expanded state, A third function of ejecting air to the outside through the material surface when the air is supplied with the air flowing into the inside thereof and a third function of forming an inflated state to closely press and press the outerwear, A body portion configured to provide at least one or more;
A frame part for providing a support function for maintaining a shape in at least one of a use state or a storage state of the body part;
A steam supplier configured to supply steam to the body to form the steam supply state;
A control unit for controlling the steam supply operation of the steam supply unit and controlling the supply of steam to the body unit in a state where the steam supply unit can supply steam at a predetermined reference pressure or higher, At least one pressure preset in the control unit as a pressure capable of providing an effect of press ironing by pressing and pressing the garment worn on the outside by forming an expanded state when the steam is supplied with steam inside; And
And air supply means for supplying air to the body portion under the control of the control portion,
The steam supply unit may include a steam container for providing a steam generating and storing function; A water inlet configured to supply water from the outside to the steam container; A heater installed in the steam container to generate steam by heating water supplied to the steam container; And a steam valve provided on an upper side of the steam container to supply steam generated inside the steam container to the inside of the body and to open or close a flow path through which the steam is supplied,
The frame portion includes: a vertical frame portion extending upward from the steam container; And a shoulder frame portion provided at an upper end of the vertical frame portion,
The body portion is formed in a shape of an upper body of a person including a shoulder and a body so that a shoulder is hooked to the shoulder frame portion and the vertical frame portion is supported by the frame portion in such a manner as to surround the body, It is installed in a wrapping form,
And a zipper for opening / closing is further provided at a shoulder side end portion of the body portion so as to be able to open and close for discharging steam inside,
The air supply unit includes: a blower for pressurizing and supplying air; And an air tube configured to pressurize and supply air from the blower to the inside of the body and to pass air through the inside of the steam container so that air can be heated by steam or a heater,
The steam supply unit may further include a steam discharge pipe having an on-off valve for discharging steam generated inside the steam container to the outside of the body and opening or closing a flow path through which the steam is discharged, And a suction unit for sucking the outside air and a discharge unit for supplying the pressurized air to the air pipe. The suction unit of the blower is sucked and cleaned through an air suction pipe, and connected to the steam discharge pipe, Wherein the vacuum cleaner is further coupled to the vacuum cleaner.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the body is made of a fibrous material that is capable of ejecting the steam or air over the entire surface area.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the body is made of a synthetic resin material capable of ejecting the steam or air to the outside through a plurality of air holes formed in the surface.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the steam supply unit includes a steam valve that opens or closes a flow path for supplying steam to the body,
Wherein the controller controls the steam valve to be opened in a state where the steam supply unit can supply steam at a predetermined reference pressure or more.
delete delete The method according to claim 1,
The steam-
Further comprising a steam discharge pipe having an open / close valve for discharging steam generated inside the steam container to the outside of the body and opening or closing the flow path for discharging the steam.
9. The method of claim 8,
And a steam iron is further coupled to a discharge side of the steam discharge pipe.
The method according to claim 1,
The steam container is formed into a tubular shape having a predetermined height,
And a water level check pipe for checking the level of water stored in the side of the steam container.
The method according to claim 1,
The steam container further includes a temperature sensor for measuring temperature of steam and a pressure sensor for measuring pressure,
Wherein,
And controls the opening or closing of the steam valve based on a preset control sequence and a temperature value or a pressure value measured from the temperature sensor or the pressure sensor.
delete delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the vertical frame part is adjustable in length.
delete The method according to claim 1,
At least one side of the shoulder or trunk of the body portion is provided with an expanding zipper along the longitudinal direction of the shoulder or the body and an extension portion formed of the same material as the body portion is provided inside the body along the expanding zipper,
Wherein the shoulder or trunk of the body part is further expandable by the extension part when the expanding zipper is opened.
delete The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the shoulder frame portion is configured so that the left and right shoulder frame portions are detachable from each other,
The body part
The upper frame is formed in a shape of an upper body of a person including a shoulder and a torso and is supported by the frame portion in such a manner that a shoulder is hooked on the shoulder frame portion and the vertical frame portion is wrapped around the torso, And,
A first zipper that divides the front portion of the body into left and right portions and a second zipper that divides the rear portion of the body into left and right portions,
Wherein the body is configured to be capable of being deformed into an upper body ironing state in which the body is integral with the zipper engagement state of the first and second zippers and a lower body ironing state in which the body is divided into left and right body bodies, .
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising sealing means for sealing the wrist side end portion of the long-sleeved upper face or the lower-side ankle side end portion when a long-sleeved top or bottom is worn on the body portion for ironing.

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