US1841037A - Sadiron stand - Google Patents

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J. KEEPER SADIRON STAND Jan, 12, 1932.

Filed Aug. 29, 1950 Patented Jan. 12, 1932 PATENT OFFICE JULIUS KEEPER, or CHICAGO, ILLINOIS SADIRON STAND Application filed August 29, 1930. Serial No. 478,577.

The present invention relates generally to stands or holders for sadirons. -More par ticularly the invention relates to that type of sadiron stand which is adapted to support the iron in spaced relation with-respect to the ironing board over which the iron is used so that when it is hot it will not burn or scorch the cloth pad or sheet that is usually applied to, the top face of the board.

One object of the invention is to provide a sadiron stand of this type which is attached directly to the iron so that it is movable from place to place therewith and operates when in useto support the iron-in a horizontal position over, the ironing board or subjacent supporting surface.

Another object of the invention is to provide a sadiron holder of the type here under consideration which comprises a pair of pivotally supported legs which are arranged so that they may be swung from an inoperative position above the iron to an operative position beneath the sole of the iron. 7

A further object of the invention is to provide a sadiron stand of the lastmentioned characterinwhichthepivotallysupportedlegs are shiftable into and out of their operative position by means of a lever which is disposed in close proximity to the handle of the iron and may be readily manipulated by the users thumb.

A still further object of the invention is to provide a sadiron stand which is generally of new and improved construction, may be manufactured at a comparatively low cost, and is an improvement upon previously designed stands for the same purpose.

Other objects of the invention and the various advantages and characteristics of the present stand construction will be apparent to those skilled in the art from a consideration of the following detailed description.

The invention consists in the several novel features which are hereinafter set forth and are more particularly defined by the claims at the conclusion hereof.

' In the drawings which accompany and form a part of this specification or disclosure and in which like numerals of reference denote corresponding parts throughout the several views:

Figure 1 isa perspective of an electric sadiron having attached thereto a stand embodying the invention; and Figure 2 is a front view of the iron disclosing in detail the manner in which the legs of the stand are shiftable by manipulation of the lever into and out of their operative position beneath the sole of the iron.

The stand which forms the subject matter of this invention is adapted primarily for use with a sadiron 3 and serves to support the iron when the latter is not used for ironing purposes in spaced relation with respect to the ironing board over which the iron is used so that burning or scorching of the board is avoided. The sadiron 3 is of the electric type that is now generally used, and comprises a hollow metallic body 4. The latter embodies a flat sole 5 for engaging the work and is provided with a wooden handle 6 whereby it may be shifted manually over the work for ironing purposes as well understood in the art. The handle 6 is supported in an elevated position over the top and central portion of the body 4 by means of an elongated metallic strip 7. This strip has the central portion thereof connected by bolts 8 to the top of the body. The ends of the strip are bent so that they extend upwardly and fit in recesses 9 in the ends of the handle 6. The handle is held in connected relation with respect to the strip by means of screws 10 which extend through the extreme end portions of the strip and are embedded in the handle. The iron is heated by means of an electric resistance element (not shown) which is housed within the body 4 and is adapted to be connected to a source of current by means of a plug equipped cord 11.

The stand which, as previously pointed out, serves to support the iron in spaced relation with respect to the ironing board, comprises a rock shaft 12. This shaft extends longitudinally of the iron and is journalled in bearing members 13 which are disposed along one side of the handle-supporting strip In addition to the rock shaft 12 the stand comprises a pair of legs 14 which are formed integrally with and project substantially radially from the ends of the rock shaft and embody feet 15 at the outer ends thereof. These feet are formed integrally with the legs and are adapted to rest upon the ironing board and assist the legs in supporting the iron in an elevated position above the board to prevent burning or scorching of the board when the iron is heated.

when the legs are swung downwardly into their operative position. When the standvis swung into its operative position the feet rest directly upon the top face of theironing board ,or subjacent supporting surface'and the legs extend upwardly from the feet and support the iron above the board; The inner ends of the legs 14 are curved so that they fit against and substantially conform to the contiguous side portion of the body 4 when they are swung into place to hold the iron above the board. The length of the legs, is such that the iron when supported by the stand is positioned a sufficient distance above theironing board to prevent efiectively burning of the cloth pad orsheet which is usually used to cover the top face of the board. When the stand'is in its operative position the legs 14 extend in a diagonal manner acrossthe top or upper portion of the body. 4 as indicated in Figure. 2 and hold the feet so that'the weight thereof is applied to prevent displacement of the stand. By. arranging the legs in thismanner it is not necessary to use a special' retaining device 'for holding the stand its inoperative position. To retain additionally the stand in its inoperative position the legs 14 are arranged or angled in such manner that the feet 15 engage yieldingly the recessed ends of the handle 6. v

' The shaft 12 is rocked to swing the legs 14 intoand out of their operative position by means of a lever 16. This lever is centrally .fulcrumed on a pin 17 which is carried by.

a bracket 18. The latter is located adjacent the front end of the strip 7 and comprises a flat sheet metal base plate 19 and a vertically The lugs 13 are riveted or welded to the body 4 of the sadiron 7 rack meshes with a pinion 23 on the rock shaft 12 and operates during swinging of the lever to rock the shaft through themedium of the pinion. The pinion -23 is'connected rigidly to the rock shaft in any suitable or desired manner and abuts against one of the bearing members 13. A collar 24 is dis- I posed between the pinion and another of the "'members 13 and operates in conjunction with the pinion to hold. the rock shaft against axial displacement. The lever 16 and the pinion 23 exemplify simple means for swinging the stand into and out of its operative position. By virtue ofthe fact that the bracket 18 and the stand-shifting lever are located in. close proximity to the front end of the handle-supporting strip 7 the disc-like member 21 maybe readily manipulated by the thumb on the hand that is used to grip the handle and operate theriron. y

The foot associated with'the leg 14 at the front of the iron is bent centrally so as to form aneye 25. This eye serves to stabilize the stand and is adapted to receive a nail or hook in the event that it is desired to hang the iron from a wall. I

When during use of the iron it-is desired to use the stand .to support the ironabove the ironing board the user of the iron will raise the disc-like member 21 by use of the thumb. This will cause the lever 16 to swing laterally ofthe iron and will effect throughthe medium of the rack 22 and the pinion 23- such rotation ofthe shaft 22thatthelegs 14 will be swung into their operative position. After swinging-the legsinto this position the iron may be lowered so as to bring the feet 15 into engagement with the board When it is again desired to'use the iron the user will raise the iron and at the same time press downwardly upon the disc-like member 21. Downward movement of this member operates as previously pointed out,to rotate the rock shaft 12 in the opposite direction and thus to cause'the legs 14 to be shifted into their inoperative position. When the stand is" in it's inoperative position the feet 15 will be at the ends of the handle 6- and are so positioned that they will not" interfere with the use of the iron. V

By virtue of the fact that the stand is attached to the iron the stand is available for use at all times regardless of the position of the ironwith respect to the board.

Although the stand has been described in connection with an electric iron, it is to be understood that it is possible to use the stand on other types of sadiron. It is also to be understood that the invention is not to be restricted to the details set forth since these maybe modified within the scope of to and extending radially from the ends of the rock shaft and provided at the outer or distal ends thereof with feet-forming members, said legs being bowed conformably to the curvature of the adjacent side of the sadiron body and being supported by the rock shaft so that they are shiftable from an operative position wherein the feet-forming members extend beneath the sole of the iron for iron-supporting purposes into an inoperative position wherein the bowed portions thereof rest upon the top of the sadiron body, and the feet-forming members are disposed so that the weight thereof tends to hold the legs in their inoperative position, and means mounted on and supported by the body of the iron for rocking the shaft so as to shift the legs into and out of their operative position.

2. In combination with a sadiron, a stand for supporting the iron in an elevated position comprising a rock shaft journalled on the iron directly above the body of the iron and at one side of the handle, legs connected to and extending radially from the ends of the rock shaft and provided at the outer or distal ends thereof with feet-forming members, said legs being bowed conformably to the curvature of the adjacent side of the sadiron body and being supported by the rock shaft so that they are shiftable from an operative position wherein the feet-forming members extend beneath the sole of the iron for ironsupporting purposes into an inoperative position wherein the bowed portions thereof rest upon the top of the sadiron body, and the feet-forming members are disposed so that the weight thereof tends to hold the legs in their inoperative position, and means for rocking the shaft to shift the legs into and out of their operative position, consisting of a lever mounted on the body of the iron I adjacent said one side of the handle and provided with an arcuate rack, and a pinion fixed to the central part of the rock shaft and meshing with the rack.

Signed at Chicago, Illinois, this 16th day of August, 1930.

JULIUS KEEPER.

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