KR20220002685A - Garment steamer with ironing board and mechanism for setting rotation angle of ironing board - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a garment steamer for treating garments. The garment steamer includes a base, a pole assembly extending along a substantially vertical axis YY. The pole assembly includes a first pole and a second pole 102b. The garment steamer also includes an ironing plate 103 for supporting the garment during processing, and a coupling element 104 for engaging the ironing plate 103 and the pole assembly. The engagement element 104 is configured to enable rotation of the ironing plate 103 relative to the pole assembly 102 about a first axis A1 substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis YY. The garment steamer 100 also includes a mechanism for setting the angle of rotation AA of the ironing board 103 about the first axis A1. The mechanism includes a lever 106 coupled to an ironing board 103 via a pivot coupling 107 which rotates about a second axis A2 parallel to the first axis A1 . The lever 106 includes a plurality of grooves G1 and G2 configured to cooperate with a stud element 109 projecting from any one of the first pawl and the second pawl 102b.

Description

Garment steamer with ironing board and mechanism for setting rotation angle of ironing board

The present invention relates to a garment steamer having an ironing board and a mechanism for setting the angle of rotation of the ironing board.

The present invention can be used in the field of garment care.

Several stand garment steamers are known from the state of the art having a pole assembly to which an ironing board is attached. The ironing board is used to create a back support for the garment being steamed.

However, in such known devices, the ironing board is attached vertically, which can cause considerable inconvenience when used to steam garments against the ironing board.

CN 108 252 064 A discloses an ironing board assembly and a suspended iron.

It is an object of the present invention to propose an improved garment steamer for treating garments, which avoids or alleviates the problems mentioned above.

The invention is defined by the independent claims. The dependent claims define advantageous embodiments.

To this end, the garment steamer according to the present invention,

- Donation (base),

- a pole assembly extending along a substantially vertical axis from the base, said pole assembly comprising a first pole and a second pole;

- ironing board to support the garment during processing;

- a coupling element for coupling an ironing board and a pawl assembly, configured to enable rotation of the ironing board relative to the pawl assembly about a first axis substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis;

- a mechanism for setting the angle of rotation of the ironing board about a first axis, the mechanism comprising a lever coupled to the ironing board through a pivot coupling which rotates about a second axis parallel to the first axis ( lever), the lever comprising a plurality of grooves configured to cooperate with a stud element secured to and projecting from one of the first pawl and the second pawl.

With this tilting mechanism, the user only needs to operate the lever with one hand to unlock the plate, rotate the plate to a tilted position with the same hand, and then release the lever to lock the plate in place.

This solution provides a one-hand operated plate tilting mechanism that allows the user to conveniently adjust the plate angle with one hand using a solid locking mechanism.

Also, an advantage of arranging the grooves in the lever is that the pawl assembly can be more compact because the mechanism can be held within a small width of the pawl assembly.

A detailed description and other aspects of the invention will be provided below.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Certain aspects of the invention will now be described with reference to embodiments described below and considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which like parts or sub-steps are indicated in the same way.
1a shows a front view of a garment steamer according to the invention;
Fig. 1B shows a side view of Fig. 1A;
Figure 2a shows a partial rear view of a garment steamer according to the present invention;
Fig. 2B is an enlarged view of Fig. 2A;
Fig. 3a shows a first embodiment of a lever used in a garment steamer according to the invention;
Fig. 3b shows a second embodiment of a lever used in a garment steamer according to the invention;
Fig. 3c shows a third embodiment of a lever used in a garment steamer according to the invention;
4a shows a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention, in which the ironing board extends vertically;
Fig. 4b shows a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention, wherein the ironing board is inclined with respect to the vertical direction;
5 shows a partial view of a garment steamer according to the present invention, with focus on some specific parameters;
6a and 6b show partial views of a lever used in a garment steamer according to the present invention, with focus on some specific parameters;
Fig. 7a schematically shows a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate extending vertically and the lever in the locked position;
Fig. 7b schematically shows a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate extending vertically and the lever in the unlocked position;
7c schematically shows a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing board in rotation and the lever in the unlocked position;
Fig. 7d schematically shows a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate inclined with respect to the vertical direction and the lever in the locked position;
Fig. 8a1 shows a two-dimensional view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate extending vertically and the lever in the locked position;
Fig. 8A2 is an enlarged view of Fig. 8A1;
Fig. 8b1 shows a two-dimensional view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate extending vertically and the lever in the unlocked position;
Fig. 8B2 is an enlarged view of Fig. 8B1;
Fig. 8c1 shows a two-dimensional view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing board in rotation and the lever in the unlocked position;
Fig. 8c2 is an enlarged view of Fig. 8c1;
Fig. 8d1 shows a two-dimensional view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate inclined with respect to the vertical direction and the lever in the locked position;
Fig. 8d2 is an enlarged view of Fig. 8d1;
Fig. 9a shows a three-dimensional view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate extending vertically and the lever in the locked position;
Fig. 9b shows a three-dimensional view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate extending vertically and the lever in the unlocked position;
Fig. 9c shows a three-dimensional view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing board in rotation and the lever in the unlocked position;
Fig. 9d shows a three-dimensional view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate inclined with respect to the vertical direction and the lever in the locked position;

1A shows a front view of a garment steamer 100 according to the present invention for processing garments. FIG. 1B shows a side view of FIG. 1A .

The garment steamer 100 includes a base 101 .

Garment steamer 100 also includes a pole assembly 102 extending from base 101 along a substantially vertical axis YY. The pole assembly 102 includes a first pole 102a and a second pole 102b.

The garment steamer 100 also includes an ironing plate 103 for supporting the garment during processing.

Garment steamer 100 also includes a coupling element 104 for coupling ironing plate 103 and pole assembly 102 . The engagement element 104 is configured to enable rotation of the ironing plate 103 relative to the pole assembly 102 about a first axis A1 that is substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis YY.

By “substantially vertical” is meant a difference of at most +/- 10 degrees with respect to a perpendicular to the vertical axis YY, ie 90 degrees.

The garment steamer 100 also includes a mechanism 105 for setting the angle of rotation AA of the ironing board 103 about the first axis A1. The mechanism 105 includes a lever 106 coupled to the ironing plate 103 via a pivot coupling 107 that rotates about a second axis A2 parallel to the first axis A1 .

The lever 106 includes a plurality of grooves 108 configured to cooperate with a stud element 109 protruding from any one of the first pawl 102a and the second pawl 102b.

Base 101 preferably includes a steam generator (not shown) and/or a water tank. A steam generator receives water from a water tank and produces steam. A hose cord 111 is connected to the base 101 to carry steam or water to the steamer head 112 . The steamer head 112 is intended to apply steam onto the garment being treated using the ironing board 103 as a back support. A support 113 for the steamer head 112 is preferably arranged at the extremity of the ironing board 103 .

For clarity, hose cord 111 and steamer head 112 are only represented in FIG. 1A .

1A , the ironing board 103 extends vertically. In other words, the ironing board extends substantially parallel to the vertical axis YY.

The ironing board 103 is intended to be used as a back support for a garment during processing with the steamer head 116 .

Fig. 2a shows a partial rear view of a garment steamer according to the present invention, while Fig. 2b shows an enlarged view of Fig. 2a.

The stud element is secured against the pawl and is attached to any one of the two pawls 102a/102b as long as the lever 106 is arranged on the same side as the stud element.

The stud element is preferably cylindrically-shaped and is secured to the pawl assembly by, for example, screws (not shown).

The cooperation of the stud element 109 with one of the grooves results in the ironing board 103 taking different angles of inclination AA about the first axis A1 .

The lever 106 may take different shapes.

In the various figures, the lever 106 represented comprises two grooves G1 , G2 , meaning that the ironing board can assume two different angular orientations about the axis A1 . However, a larger number of grooves may be considered similarly.

Figure 3a shows a first embodiment of a lever 106 for use in a garment steamer according to the present invention. Lever 106 is generally rectangular. The grooves G1 and G2 are arranged in the lower part of this rectangular shape.

Figure 3b shows a second embodiment of a lever for use in a garment steamer according to the invention; 3B differs from FIG. 3A only in that the lever 106 is shaped differently. The grooves G1 and G2 are arranged at the same positions as in FIG. 3A with respect to the second axis A2. The lever 106 includes an extended arm (bent portion) on which grooves G1 and G2 are arranged. Compared to FIG. 3A , this shape for the lever 106 is smaller in volume and saves cost.

Figure 3c shows a third embodiment of a lever 106 for use in a garment steamer according to the present invention. The lever 106 includes a hollow area HH. A plurality of grooves 108 are arranged along an inner periphery PP of the hollow region HH. Preferably, as illustrated, the hollow region is completely closed.

Preferably, as illustrated, the inner periphery PP includes a curved portion facing the plurality of grooves.

By “curved” is meant a portion without an angled portion to avoid striking the stud element against any protruding portion inside the hollow region.

For example, a curved portion is a portion of a circle, an arch, or any curved portion.

In the embodiment previously shown in conjunction with FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, the length of the lever 106 between the second axis A2 and the extreme end of the lever gripped by the user is such that the ironing plate is easily rotated. enough to generate momentum about the second axis A2. For example, the length of this lever 106 is in the range of [7; 20] cm.

4a shows a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention, in which the ironing board extends vertically;

4b shows a partial view of a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing board inclined with respect to the vertical direction; In this example, the angle AA is 30 degrees.

In the embodiment shown previously in conjunction with FIGS. 3A , 3B and 3C , the first groove G1 is formed when the stud element 109 cooperates with the first groove G1 , as illustrated in FIG. 4A . , the ironing board 103 is arranged to be substantially parallel to the vertical axis YY.

In the embodiment shown previously in conjunction with FIGS. 3A , 3B and 3C , the second groove G2 is formed when the stud element 109 cooperates with the second groove G2 , as illustrated in FIG. 4B . , arranged such that the ironing board 103 is rotated at an angle AA in the range of [10;90] degrees with respect to the vertical axis YY.

Viewed from the projected vertical plan, the angle between the segments A1-G1 and A1-G2 is such that when the stud element is successively matched with two successive grooves, such as G1 and G2, Corresponds to the angle of rotation of the ironing board between positions.

Preferably, as illustrated in FIG. 4b , the lever 106 is spring-loaded by a spring 110 arranged around the second axis A2 .

The spring 110 creates a force momentum such that the grooves are applying a force to the stud element.

This spring 110 enhances the locking/unlocking feel prior to each change of the angular position of the ironing plate through user action on the lever 106 .

Preferably, one extreme of the spring 110 cooperates with a third groove G3 arranged in the lever 106 so that the spring is better held in place. The other end of the spring 110 is in contact with the ironing plate 103 .

5 shows a partial view of a garment steamer according to the present invention, with focus on some specific parameters;

Preferably, as illustrated in FIG. 5 , the projection distance d1 between the first axis A1 and the stud element 109 and the projection distance between the first axis A1 and the second axis A2 . (d2) has substantially the same value.

This allows for a simpler and more compact implementation.

By “substantially the same value” is meant a difference of at most +/- 10% between such distances.

For example, d1 = 56 mm and d2 = 60 mm.

Preferably, the grooves 108 are arranged along the perimeter of the circle with the first axis A1 as the center of the circle.

Preferably, as illustrated in FIG. 5 , the coupling element 104 , the pivot coupling 107 and the stud element 109 , when the ironing plate extends substantially parallel to the vertical axis YY,

- the projection line segment between the first axis A1 and the stud element 109;

- the projection line segment between the first axis A1 and the second axis A2

They are positioned relative to each other so that the angle BB therebetween is in the range of [15;55] degrees.

This angle BB is a consideration for positioning the pivot coupling 107 and the stud element 109 with the ironing board 103 in a vertical position. In other words, the angle BB determines the size of the product.

If the angle BB is less than 15 degrees, the pivot coupling 107 and the stud element will collide with each other, or they will be too small to have sufficient strength. If the angle is greater than 55 degrees, either the pivot coupling 107 protrudes too far towards the plate, or the stud element moves too far beyond the boundaries of the pawl assembly opposite to the ironing plate direction, resulting in an unreasonably bulky product. will cause

Having an angle BB in the range of [15;55] degrees provides an optimal compromise.

6a and 6b show a partial view of a lever 106 used in a garment steamer according to the present invention, with focus on some specific parameters.

Preferably, at least one groove taken among the plurality of grooves 108 defines a concave region comprising two opposing walls W1/W2 intended to contact the periphery of the stud element 109 . .

The principle of locking applies to both the first groove G1 and the second groove G2.

For clarity, only the first groove G1 is represented.

Line A3 is defined as a line connecting the center of the pivot coupling 107 and the center of the stud element 109 . Locking is characterized by:

Groove G1 (or G2 ) has two opposing walls W1/W2 that contact the circumference of stud element 109 . The point of contact is the intersection of the line A3 and the circumference of the stud element 109 .

This lock ensures that the ironing board cannot rotate about the first axis A1 unless the groove and stud element 109 are disengaged by rotating the lever about the second axis A2. guarantee

Preferably, the two opposite walls W1 , W2 extend parallel to each other. In other words, the walls W1/W2 are perpendicular to the line A3 at that point of contact.

Preferably, the walls W1/W2 extend beyond the contact points towards the lead by a length of greater than 0.1 mm at the part (open end) of the lock as illustrated in FIG. 6a .

Preferably, to facilitate entry/exit of the stud element 109 into the grooves G1/G2, as illustrated in FIG. 6b , each wall W1/W2 has 10 flares towards the open end. including tapered angles of less than degrees, preferably in the range of [5;10] degrees.

Preferably, as illustrated in Figure 6b, the depth of the groove to the point where the width of the groove is equal to the diameter of the stud element is greater than the radius of the stud, so that when the groove is fully engaged with the stud element, the closure of the groove The end has a gap with the circumference of the stud element, preferably greater than 0.1 mm. This helps to ensure tight locking.

7a, 7b, 7c, 7d schematically show the main steps for tilting the ironing board from a vertical position to an inclined position.

7a schematically shows a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing board 103 extending vertically along the vertical axis YY and the lever 106 in the locked position. The first groove G1 engages the stud element 109 .

7b schematically shows a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate 103 extending vertically and the lever 106 in the unlocked position. The lever 106 is pressed toward the ironing plate 103 by the user. The lever 106 is held in its pressed position.

7c schematically shows a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate 103 in rotation and the lever in the unlocked position. To adjust the tilt angle, the user tilts the ironing board 103 forward together with the lever 106.

7d schematically shows a garment steamer according to the invention, with the ironing plate inclined with respect to the vertical direction and the lever in the locked position 4 . The lever 106 is released, which causes the second groove G2 to engage the stud element 109 .

The ironing board 103 is in an inclined position.

In order to return the ironing board from the tilted position to the vertical position, the reverse of the above steps must be performed.

8a1 , 8b1 , 8c1 , 8d1 show successive two-dimensional views of a garment steamer according to the invention, corresponding to the views of FIGS. 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, respectively. The implemented lever 106 corresponds to the lever 106 as shown in FIG. 3C .

8A2, 8B2, 8C2, and 8D2 are enlarged views of FIGS. 8A1, 8B1, 8C1, and 8D1, respectively.

More generally, the mechanism 105, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 8A1 , engages the lever 106 on the ironing plate ( It is configured such that the stud element 109 can be released from the first groove G1 by pivoting towards the 103 . This initial movement is best illustrated in Figures 7b and 8a2. Subsequent pivoting of the lever 106 in the opposite direction away from the ironing plate 103 causes the stud element 109 thus released to be guided towards the second groove G2 . This subsequent movement is illustrated in FIGS. 7C , 8B1 , 8C1 , and 8C2 . As shown in FIGS. 7D , 8D1 , and 8D2 , this subsequent movement of the lever 106 towards the second groove G2 ends with the stud element 109 cooperating with the second groove G2 .

Mechanism 105 in this example, when stud element 109 is cooperating with second groove G2 , in an initial movement, pivots lever 106 away from ironing plate 103 , thereby causing stud element 109 . is further configured to be released from the second groove (G2). Subsequent pivoting of the lever 106 in the opposite direction towards the ironing plate 103 causes the stud element 109 thus released to be guided towards the first groove G1 .

This configuration of the mechanism 105 helps the user to tilt the ironing board 103 by, for example, operating the lever 106 with one hand.

This configuration of the mechanism 105 may be achieved in any suitable manner, for example through the arrangement and shape of the surface of the lever 106 in which the grooves G1 and G2 are defined.

9a, 9b, 9c, 9d show successive three-dimensional views of a garment steamer according to the invention, corresponding to the views of FIGS. 8a1 , 8b1 , 8c1 , 8d1 .

The above embodiments as described are merely exemplary and are not intended to limit the technical approach of the present invention. While the present invention has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the technical approaches of the present invention may be modified or equivalently substituted without departing from the protection scope of the claims of the present invention. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the singular form (the indefinite article "a" or "an") does not exclude the plural. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope.

Claims (14)

- base 101,
- a pole assembly (102) extending from said base (101) along a substantially vertical axis (YY), said pole assembly (102) comprising a first pole (102a) and a second pole (102b); 102),
- an ironing board 103 for supporting the garment during processing;
- a coupling element (104) for coupling the ironing plate (103) and the pole assembly (102), about a first axis (A1) substantially perpendicular to the vertical axis (YY), the pole assembly (102) the engaging element (104) configured to enable rotation of the ironing board (103) relative to (102);
- a mechanism (105) for setting an angle (AA) of rotation of said ironing board (103) about said first axis (A1), said mechanism (105) being on said first axis (A1) a lever (106) coupled to the ironing plate (103) via a pivot coupling (107) rotating about a second parallel axis (A2), the lever (106) comprises a plurality of grooves (108) configured to cooperate with a stud element (109) secured to and projecting from one of the first pole (102a) and the second pole (102b). A garment steamer (100) for processing the 2. The method of claim 1, wherein said plurality of grooves (108) comprises a first groove (G1), said first groove (G1) in which said stud element (109) cooperates with said first groove (G1). when the ironing board (103) is arranged to be substantially parallel to the vertical axis (YY). 3. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the plurality of grooves (108) comprise a second groove (G2), wherein the second groove (G2) is wherein the stud element (109) is the second groove (G2). ), wherein the ironing board (103) is arranged to rotate at an angle (AA) in the range of [10;90] degrees with respect to the vertical axis (YY). 4. The mechanism (105) according to claim 2, wherein the mechanism (105) allows the lever (106) to hold the ironing board (103) when the stud element (109) cooperates with the first groove (G1). configured to be pivotable toward and release the stud element (109) from the first groove (G1), the lever (106) being subsequently pivotable away from the ironing plate such that the released stud element (109) ) to guide the second groove (G2) towards the, garment steamer. 5. The mechanism (105) according to claim 4, wherein said mechanism (105) is pivotable toward said lever (106) away from said ironing board (103) when said stud element (109) is cooperating with said second groove (G2). to release the stud element (109) from the second groove (G2), wherein the lever (106) is subsequently pivotable towards the ironing plate such that the released stud element (109) is disengaged from the second groove (G2). 1 Garment steamer, guiding towards groove (G1). The garment steamer according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lever (106) is spring-loaded by a spring (110) arranged around the second axis (A2). 7. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
- the projection distance d1 between the first axis A1 and the stud element 109,
- the projection distance d2 between the first axis A1 and the second axis A2
has substantially the same value, a garment steamer. 8. The method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the coupling element (104), the pivot coupling (107) and the stud element (109) are arranged such that the ironing board is in the substantially vertical axis (YY). When extended in parallel,
- a projection line segment between the first axis (A1) and the stud element (109);
- the projection line segment between the first axis A1 and the second axis A2
A garment steamer positioned relative to each other such that the angle BB therebetween is in the range of [15;55] degrees. 9. The lever (106) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lever (106) comprises a hollow area (HH), the plurality of grooves (108) being an inner periphery of the hollow area (HH). Garment steamer, arranged along the (inner periphery) (PP). 10. A garment steamer according to claim 9, wherein said inner perimeter (PP) comprises a curved portion facing said plurality of grooves. The garment steamer according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the stud element (109) is cylindrical-shaped. 12. The concave according to claim 11, wherein at least one of said plurality of grooves (108) comprises two opposing walls (W1, W2) intended to come into contact with a periphery of said stud element (109). A garment steamer that defines an area. 13. Garment steamer according to claim 12, wherein said two opposite walls (W1, W2) extend parallel to each other. 14. Garment steamer according to claim 13, wherein the two opposite walls (W1, W2) are tapered at an angle of less than 10 degrees.

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