RU188451U1 - SPARTER HEAD WITH TURNING TABLE - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a head (1) of a steamer with a rotary sole comprising a housing (3), a sole (2), cooperating with the housing (3) and containing steam holes (21) through which steam can be released, and a hinge unit (4) for connection with the possibility of rotation of the sole (2) with the body (3). The hinge assembly (4) contains the first part (4a) and the second part (4b), which are connected with the possibility of rotation. The first part (4a) of the hinge assembly is fixed relative to the sole (2), and the second part (4b) of the hinge assembly is installed in the housing (3). Such a rotatable sole (2) can remain in direct contact with the clothing when the position of the steamer head changes relative to the clothing and, therefore, loss of steam can be prevented. In addition, due to the presence of a hinge assembly having two parts that can be pivotally connected, the assembly of the steamer head is facilitated.

Description

The technical field to which the utility model

This utility model relates to the head of the steamer with a rotary sole. This utility model also relates to a garment steamer containing such a head. This utility model has several applications, for example, in the field of clothing care.

Background of the utility model

Garment steamers are known garment care devices used to steam garments to remove wrinkles from a garment by using heat and moisture from the steam. Such a garment steamer contains a steam generator and a garment steamer head. The garment steamer head is connected to the steam generator via a flexible hose, through which steam is supplied to the garment steamer head. The steamer head contains a sole with one or more steam holes to release steam to the garment to be processed.

The sole is usually made with a fixed pre-set angle to the axis of the grip by hand (handles) of the steamer head for clothing. The garment steamer head 1, as known in the art, is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. The garment steamer head 1 includes a housing 3 and a sole 2 through which steam can be supplied to clothing 90. Usually, the user moves the steamer head down clothing in the direction A. However, this downward movement usually results in a different angle of the steamer head relative to the clothing, as shown in FIG. Due to this different angle, the steam plate 2 will no longer be in direct contact with the clothing, allowing steam to escape through the gap formed between the sole and the clothing. As a result, not all of the steam will be fed to the clothes, and the processing of the clothes will be less efficient.

EP 2961880 B1, published June 14, 2017, describes a garment steamer with a portable steamer head. The steamer head contains a sole and handle. The sole flexibly connects to the handle with a flexible bellows or swivel. A steamer containing a sole and a knuckle that can be hinged together can be considered as the closest analogue to this utility model.

Brief description of the utility model

The purpose of this utility model is to create an improved steamer head that essentially reduces or eliminates one or more of the problems mentioned above.

In accordance with the present utility model, a steamer head is described, comprising a housing, a sole interacting with the housing and comprising steam openings through which steam can be released, and a hinge assembly for rotatingly connecting the sole to the housing. The hinge assembly comprises a first part and a second part, which are pivotally connected. The first part of the hinge assembly is stationary relative to the base and the second part of the hinge assembly is detachably mounted in the housing.

Technical result: installation with the possibility of separating the second part of the hinge assembly in the housing facilitates the assembly of the garment steamer head.

Such a rotatable sole may remain in direct contact with the clothing when the position of the steamer head relative to the clothes changes and, therefore, can prevent steam loss, which is unfavorable for the operation of the steamer head and can lead to uneven use of steam in different places on the fabric. In addition, due to the presence of a hinge assembly having two parts that can be pivotally connected, with the first part of the hinge assembly being stationary relative to the base, the assembly of the steamer head is facilitated. In fact, the hinge can be installed on the sole, then immediately installed in the housing.

Preferably, during assembly, the two parts of the hinge assembly are already rotatably connected to each other.

In an embodiment, the first part of the hinge assembly is a detachable element mounted on the sole. That is, the first part of the hinge assembly can be fixed to the sole with screws and / or other fasteners so that it can be separated from the sole if necessary.

In another embodiment, however, the first part of the hinge assembly is integral with the sole. In such an embodiment, the first part of the hinge assembly and the sole form a separate part, which may not be removable.

As mentioned above, the second part of the hinge assembly can be installed in the housing. In a suitable embodiment, the housing includes guide members for guiding and / or positioning the second portion of the hinge assembly in the housing. The guide members may include guide edges that serve to guide the second part of the hinge assembly as it moves to a location in the housing, or positioning edges, or both. This facilitates the assembly of the steamer head. It should be noted that, alternatively, or additionally, the second part of the hinge assembly may comprise guide members.

The housing and / or the second part of the hinge assembly may further comprise fasteners for securing the second part of the hinge assembly to the housing. The fasteners may comprise one of an installation rib, at least one screw hole, a latch lock, or a combination of such fasteners.

In an embodiment, the head of the steamer may further comprise a torsion spring for displacing the sole in the direction away from the body. Due to the displacement from the body, the sole shifts to the clothes to be processed, and will tend to close the gap between the sole and the clothes, even if the orientation of the steamer head is slightly changed by the user during the steaming. Thus, steam leakage between the sole and the clothing is prevented or at least reduced.

The steamer head may further comprise a tube for accommodating steam, and a flexible corrugated tube located between the tube and the sole. The tube can supply steam through the head of the steamer into the corrugated tube, while the corrugated tube delivers steam into the steam holes in the sole.

It is undesirable for the steam to be released inside the head of the steamer, since this would lead to the accumulation of moisture inside the head of the steamer for clothes. Therefore, it is important that the corrugated tube is securely sealed with the sole and the tube. Accordingly, in an embodiment, the head of the steamer further comprises a first clamping mechanism for clamping the corrugated tube on the sole, the first clamping mechanism comprising a wall protruding from the sole, and a first clamp for clamping the flexible corrugated tube on the wall and the sole. Through the use of a clamping mechanism, reliable sealing can be ensured.

In an embodiment, the head of the steamer may further comprise a seal in the form of a first sealing ring for sealing a flexible corrugated tube on the wall and the surface of the sole. By using a combination of a seal in the form of an o-ring and a clamping mechanism, improved and more reliable sealing is provided. In other words, the seal, both with the wall and with the surface of the sole, provides a “double seal” to reduce the likelihood of steam leakage.

The seal in the form of a first sealing ring can be made in one piece with a flexible corrugated tube, thus reducing the number of parts.

In other embodiments, the head of the steamer may contain small semicircular protrusions on the sole and on the wall, which can be used to compress the corrugated tube on the semicircular protrusions on the sole and the wall to provide a seal. In such an embodiment, a seal in the form of an o-ring may be omitted.

In other embodiments, implementation of the use of a combination of the sealing ring, made as one piece with a flexible corrugated tube, and semicircular protrusions on the sole may also be possible.

The steamer head may further comprise a second clamping mechanism for clamping a flexible corrugated tube onto the tube, the second clamping mechanism comprising a recess on the tube and a second clamp for clamping the flexible corrugated tube in the recess on the tube.

Due to the presence of the second clamping mechanism, a good and reliable sealing of the corrugated tube with the tube can be ensured.

This seal is further improved if the head of the steamer further comprises a seal in the form of a second sealing ring for sealing the flexible corrugated tube in the recess.

When the seal in the form of a second sealing ring is integrally formed with a flexible corrugated tube, the number of parts is reduced, thus further reducing the complexity of assembling the steamer head.

The utility model also describes a garment steamer comprising a base comprising a steam chamber for generating steam, a steam head as described above, and a steam supply hose connecting the base and the steam head for clothing.

Brief Description of the Drawings

This utility model will be further explained with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings, in which

figure 1 - schematic view of an example of the head of the steamer for clothing in accordance with the prior art in the first position;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an example of a steamer head for clothes according to the prior art in a second position; FIG.

figure 3 is a schematic view of an example of the implementation of the head of the steamer for clothes in accordance with the utility model;

4 is a schematic view of an example of the implementation of the part of the hinge node of the steamer head for clothing in accordance with the utility model;

FIG. 5A is a schematic view of a part of the body of an example embodiment of the steamer head for clothes in accordance with the utility model; FIG.

FIG. 5B is a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of the steamer head for clothes in accordance with the utility model during assembly; FIG.

6 is a schematic view of part of the assembled example of the implementation of the head of the steamer for clothes in accordance with the utility model;

FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view of a part of an embodiment of a steamer head for clothes according to a utility model; FIG.

FIG. 8 is a schematic first view of an embodiment of a corrugated tube for use in a garment steamer head according to a utility model; FIG.

FIG. 9 is a schematic second view of an embodiment of a corrugated tube for use in a garment steamer head according to a utility model; FIG.

figure 10 is a schematic first view of an example of the implementation of the sole for use in the head of the steamer for clothing in accordance with the utility model;

11 is a schematic view of an example of the implementation of the first clamp for use in the head of the steamer for clothes in accordance with the utility model;

FIG. 12 is a schematic view of an exemplary second clamp for use in a garment steamer head according to a utility model; FIG.

FIGS. 13A and 13B are schematic sectional views of a first clip for sealing a corrugated tube in the head of a garment steamer in accordance with the utility model;

figa and 14B are schematic views in section of the second clamp for sealing the corrugated tube in the head of the steamer for clothes in accordance with the utility model;

Fig.15 is a schematic view of an example of the implementation of the steamer for clothes in accordance with the utility model.

Detailed description of embodiments

The utility model will be disclosed below with reference to the steamer head for clothing. However, it should be understood that the utility model is not limited to the steamer head for clothes and can also be applied to other steamer heads, such as furniture steamer heads or carpets.

Figure 3 is a schematic view of an example of the implementation of the head 1 of the steamer for clothes in accordance with the utility model.

The head 1 of the steamer for clothes contains

- body 3, for example, the body can be made of molded plastic or a combination of molded plastic and rubber;

- a sole 2, which cooperates with the housing 3 and contains steam openings 21 through which steam can be released, for example, the sole can be made of cast aluminum or a combination of plastic and a relatively thin (preferably stainless) steel plate or aluminum plate. Steam holes 21 are shown in FIG. 10;

- hinge unit 4 for connecting with the possibility of rotation of the sole 2 with the body 3.

The hinge assembly 4 comprises a first part 4a and a second part 4b, which are rotatably connected. The first part 4a of the hinge assembly is fixed with respect to the sole 2, and the second part 4b of the hinge assembly is mounted in the housing 3.

For example, the first part 4a of the hinge assembly and the second part 4b of the hinge assembly may be made of plastic and / or made of cast aluminum.

3, the first part 4a of the hinge assembly is connected to the base 2, while the second part 4b of the hinge assembly is connected to the first part 4a of the hinge assembly.

Preferably, the garment steamer head 1 further comprises a tube 5 for accommodating steam and a flexible corrugated tube 6 located between the tube 5 and the sole 2.

Preferably, the cover 7 is connected to the sole 2 to surround and partially close the sole 2 and the corrugated tube 6.

It should be understood that the proposed garment steamer head may contain other parts that are not shown in FIG. 3 for clarity of the image. In particular, the head 1 of the garment steamer may comprise a body 3, which at least partially accommodates the tube 5.

6 is another view of a partially assembled head 1 of a steamer for clothing in accordance with a utility model.

As shown, the tube 5 is connected to a corrugated tube 6, which in turn is connected to the sole 2. The first part 4a of the hinge assembly is mounted on the sole 2, but in the construction in FIG. 6 is not yet connected to the second part 4b of the hinge assembly. In this embodiment, the first part 4a of the hinge assembly, the second part 4b of the hinge assembly, the torsion spring 4c and the hinge axis 4d together form the hinge assembly 4.

Preferably, the garment steamer head 1 further comprises a torsion spring 4c for displacing the sole 2 in the direction away from the housing 3. The torsion spring 4c is rotatable around the axis 4d of the hinge.

4 is a schematic view of an example of the implementation of the second part 4b of the hinged assembly of the steamer head 1 for clothes in accordance with the utility model.

The second part 4b of the hinge assembly comprises a hinge hole 41 for accommodating the hinge axis (such as the hinge axis 4d shown in FIG. 6) or for accommodating a circular protrusion of the first hinge part 4a.

The second part 4b of the hinge assembly comprises a contact surface 42 for contact with a torsion spring 4c. One end of the torsion spring 4c is pressed against the contact surface 42, and the other end of the torsion spring 4c is pressed against the surface (not shown) on the first part 4a of the hinge assembly to displace the sole 2 from the body 3.

The second part 4b of the hinge assembly comprises a receiving part 44 for a screw for receiving a fixing screw for fixing the second part 4b of the hinge assembly to the housing 3 of the garment stepper head 1.

Optionally, the second part 4b of the hinge assembly comprises a guide member 43 protruding from the contact surface 42 for guiding the torsion spring 4c. L-shaped element 47 serves to prevent lateral and vertical (as seen in the drawing) movement of the second part 4b of the hinge assembly with respect to the housing 3.

FIG. 5A is a schematic view of a part of the body of an example embodiment of the steamer head for clothes in accordance with the utility model.

As shown, part of the housing 3 includes guides and mounting ribs 31 and a screw hole 32 for accommodating the screw 32a (which can additionally pass into the receiving part 44 for the screw shown in FIG. 4 when inserted).

The guides and the mounting ribs 31 are arranged to cooperate with the guides and the mounting ribs 46 located on the second part 4b of the hinge assembly. The housing 3 in FIG. 5A further comprises protrusions 33, which, together with the hooks 45 located on the second part 4b of the hinge assembly, form a mechanism with a snap lock that facilitates assembly of the garment steamer head 1.

FIG. 5B shows how it is possible to assemble the steamer head in accordance with the utility model. As shown, the head 1 of the steamer contains a tube 5 for passing steam into the flexible corrugated tube 6, which in the depicted embodiment is partially surrounded by a lid 7. As shown, the second part 4b of the hinge assembly, which is rotatably connected to the first part 4a of the hinge assembly, projects from the hinge assembly 4, and the first part 4a of the hinge assembly is already mounted on the sole 2. The hinge assembly 4 is intended for installation in the housing 4 in the direction indicated by the arrow.

As shown in the embodiment of FIG. 6, the corrugated tube 6 is clamped by the first clip 8 at the end closest to the sole 2, and the second clip 9 at the end closest to the tube 5. These clips 8 and 9 will be explained in more detail below.

FIG. 7 is a schematic sectional view of a part of an embodiment of a steamer head for clothes according to a utility model. FIG.

7 shows the sole 2, the corrugated tube 6, the cover 7, the housing 3, the tube 5, the first clamp 8, the second clamp 9 and the hinge assembly 4.

As shown, the housing 3 includes a screw hole 32, as in FIG. 5A, for securing the second part 4b of the hinge assembly to the case 3. In the embodiment of FIG. 7, the first part 4a of the hinge assembly is integral with the sole 2 As also shown, the torsion spring 4c is also the axis of the 4d hinge.

The embodiment of FIG. 7 also includes a snap-lock mechanism for easy assembly of the steamer head. The latch lock in FIG. 7 includes a stepped element 48 of the second part 4b of the hinge assembly, which is adapted to cooperate with the locking edge 38 of the housing 3. This locking edge 38 can also be seen in FIG. 5B. The second part 4b of the hinge assembly may slide into a recess in the housing 3 (see also FIG. 5B), while the elements 38 and 48 with a snap lock prevent the second part 4b of the hinge assembly from sliding in the longitudinal direction of the steamer head. The transverse and vertical movement is prevented by an L-shaped element 47 located on the second part 4b of the hinge assembly (see FIG. 4) and a corresponding L-shaped element (not shown) on the housing 3. These elements provide quick and easy assembly of the parts.

The first clamp 8 clamps the end of the corrugated tube 6 on the wall 22 protruding from the sole 2 and on the sole 2. The purpose of the wall 22 protruding from the sole is to prevent the flange of the corrugated tube from moving / crushing in the transverse direction and providing a seal. In the depicted embodiment, the wall 22 is made in one piece with the sole 2. The second clamp 9 clamps the corrugated tube 6 on the tube 5, more specifically, on the wall of the recess 55 on the tube 5.

As you can see in Fig.7, the lid 7 is fixed on the sole 2, and the assembly formed by the lid 7 and the sole 2 moves relative to the housing 3, ensuring the folding of the corrugated tube 6. The relative movement of the lid 7 is limited by the engaging edges 39 and 79 of the lid 7 and the housing 3, respectively.

8 and 9 are schematic first and second views, respectively, of an embodiment of a corrugated tube 6 for use in a garment steamer head 1 according to a utility model. The corrugated tube 6 is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 at each end.

As shown in FIG. 8, the corrugated tube 6 has a first sealing ring 61 in its inner part for sealing with wall 22. In the illustrated embodiment, the first sealing ring 61 is integrally formed with the corrugated tube 6 to facilitate assembly, but the first sealing ring 61 may also be formed by a separate part.

As shown in FIG. 9, the corrugated tube 6 has a second sealing ring 62 in its inner part for sealing with a notch 55. In the depicted embodiment, the second sealing ring 62 is integrally formed with the corrugated tube 6 to facilitate assembly, but the second sealing ring 62 may also be formed by a separate part.

Figure 10 is a schematic first view of an example of the implementation of the sole 10 for use in the head 1 of the steamer for clothing in accordance with the utility model.

The sole 2 contains steam holes 21 for the passage of steam. The wall 22 surrounds the steam holes 21. The wall 22 is configured to be inserted inside the opening of the corrugated tube 6, so that the corrugated tube 6 can be at least compacted on the wall 22.

The first portion 4a of the hinge assembly extends from the sole 2. The first portion 4a of the hinge assembly in the illustrated embodiment is integrally formed with the sole 2. Alternatively, the first portion 4a of the hinge assembly may also be integral with the first clamp 8. In other Options for implementation of the first part 4a of the hinge assembly may be a separate part, which is mounted on the sole 2, for example, using screws (screws).

11 is a schematic view of an example of the implementation of the first clamp 8 for use in the head 1 of the steamer for clothing in accordance with the utility model.

The first clamp 8 can clamp the corrugated tube 6 on the wall 22 and the sole 2, as also shown in FIG. 7.

The first clamp 8, for example, is fixed on the sole by means of assembly with screws. Holes for screws (in the amount of 8) are visible at 11.

FIG. 12 is a schematic view of an exemplary second clamp 9 for use in a steamer head 1 for clothing in accordance with a utility model.

The second clamp 9 can clamp the corrugated tube 6 on the tube 5, as also shown in FIG. 7.

The second clamp 9, for example, is made of two separate halves, which are fastened together with 2 screws at both ends.

Figures 13A and 13B show in more detail the first clamp 8. A close-up view in Fig. 13B also shows how the first sealing ring 61 extends from the corrugated tube 6 to the wall 22 of the sole 2.

If the first sealing ring 61 is a separate part, a shallow groove may be formed on the wall 22 to accommodate the first sealing ring 61.

In the embodiment of FIG. 13B, an additional sealing ring 61b may also be installed, and if the additional sealing ring 61b is a separate part, an additional groove may be formed on the sole 2 to accommodate this additional sealing ring 61b.

Figures 14A and 14B show in more detail the second clamp 9. The second clamp 9 can be seen clamping the corrugated tube 6 on the wall of the recess 55 on the tube 5. The second sealing ring 62 is located between the inside of the corrugated tube 6 and the tube 5. If the second sealing ring 62 is a separate part; a groove may be formed to accommodate the second sealing ring 62.

FIG. 15 is a schematic view of an exemplary embodiment of a steamer 10 for clothes comprising a base 11. The base 11 comprises a steam chamber (not shown) for generating steam. The garment steamer 10 also comprises a steamer head 1 for clothes, as described above, and a steam supply hose 12 connecting the base 11 and the head 1 of a garment steamer. Optionally, the garment steamer 10 further comprises a support bar 13 for supporting the garment steamer head 1.

It should be understood that the description of the utility model given above is not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Singular nouns do not imply the exclusion of the plural. The devices mentioned in this document may be replaced by their alternatives, even if these alternatives are not yet known at the time of this writing. As stated in patent laws, a summary should never be used to limit the scope of a formula of a utility model, and also should not be used to limit the scope of a formula of a utility model reference positions in a formula of a utility model.

Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited to the embodiments mentioned above, and that many additions and modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the utility model as defined in the attached utility model formula.

Claims (24)

1. The head (1) of the steamer containing building (3), the sole (2), interacting with the housing (3) and containing steam holes (21) through which steam can be released, and hinge unit (4) for connecting with the possibility of rotation of the sole (2) with the body (3), moreover, the hinge assembly (4) contains the first part (4a) of the hinge assembly and the second part (4b) of the hinge assembly, which are rotatably connected, the first part (4a) of the hinge assembly being fixed relative to the sole (2), and the second part (4b) the hinge assembly is detachably mounted in the housing (3). 2. The head of the steamer according to claim 1, in which the first part (4a) of the hinge assembly is a separate element mounted on the sole (2). 3. The head of the steamer according to claim 1, in which the first part (4a) of the hinge assembly is made in one piece with the sole (2). 4. The steamer head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in which the body (3) comprises guides and mounting ribs (31) for guiding and / or mounting the second part (4b) of the hinge assembly in the body (3). 5. The steamer head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising fastening elements for securing the second part (4b) of the hinge assembly to the body (3). 6. The head of the steamer according to claim 5, in which the fasteners contain one of at least one hole (32) for the screw and screw (32a), and snap lock (33, 45; 38, 48). 7. The steamer head according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a torsion spring (4c) for displacing the sole (2) in a direction away from the body (3). 8. The head of the steamer according to claim 1, additionally containing a tube (5) for accommodating steam and a flexible corrugated tube (6) located between the tube (5) and the sole (2). 9. The steamer head of claim 8, further comprising a first clamping mechanism for clamping the corrugated tube (6) on the sole (2), the first clamping mechanism comprising a wall (22) protruding from the sole (2) and the first clamp (8) for clamping a flexible corrugated tube (6) on the wall (22) and sole (2). 10. The steamer head according to claim 9, further comprising a first sealing ring (61) for sealing the flexible corrugated tube (6) on the wall (22). 11. The steamer head of claim 10, in which the first sealing ring (61) is integrally formed with the flexible corrugated tube (6). 12. The steamer head according to any one of claims 9 to 11, in which the wall (22) surrounds the steam holes (21). 13. The steamer head according to any one of claims 8-11, further comprising a second clamping mechanism for clamping a flexible corrugated tube (6) on the tube (5), with the second clamping mechanism comprising a recess (55) on the tube (5) and a second clamp ( 9) for clamping the flexible corrugated tube (6) in the recess (55) on the tube (5). 14. The head of the steamer according to claim 13, further comprising a second sealing ring (62) for sealing the flexible corrugated tube (6) in the recess (55). 15. Steamer (10) for clothes, containing a base (11) containing a steam chamber for generating steam, the head (1) according to any one of claims 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 14, steam supply hose (12) connecting the base (11) and the head (1) of the steamer.

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