WO2011098217A1

WO2011098217A1 - Textile treatment table, in particular an ironing board

Info

Publication number: WO2011098217A1
Application number: PCT/EP2011/000341
Authority: WO
Inventors: Martin Deuringer; Thilo Fischer
Original assignee: Veit Gmbh
Priority date: 2010-02-15
Filing date: 2011-01-26
Publication date: 2011-08-18
Also published as: DE102010008075A1; EP2536878A1; DE102010008075B4

Abstract

The invention relates to a textile treatment table (10), in particular an ironing table, comprising a substantially flat treatment surface (12) in the form of a table surface. The table surface has at least one sub-surface (20) which can move between a first position, in which the sub-surface (20) is planar with or protrudes from the flat part of the table surface, and a second position which deviates from the first position and in which the sub-surface (20) protrudes from the flat part of the table surface.

Description

TEXTILE TREATING TABLE, IN PARTICULAR IRONING BOARD

The invention relates to a textile treatment table, in particular an ironing board, with a substantially planar treatment surface in the form of a table surface. For example, professional textile treatment tables are used to remove stains or to iron textiles. The textiles are laid flat on the table top and smoothed with a stain handler or an iron by pressure combined with heat and / or steam. For this it is necessary that the textile rests flat on the textile treatment table, so that a uniform pressure can be exerted on the entire surface of the textile. For the treatment of textiles with more complex cuts, for example trousers or ladies' blouses, preformed ironing-board overlays are therefore known which have a shape which is adapted to the shape of the respective textile or partial region of the textile. However, with preformed temple pads, only the particular portion of the garment or textile can be treated. Furthermore, there are swing-in temple forms that require a repositioning of the textile. This means on the one hand increased time, but also a larger footprint. In the generic DE 198 12 617 A1, for example, an ironing board is shown, which has within the flat ironing surface swing-swung part surfaces for treating individual portions of a textile. Furthermore, inflatable ironing dolls are known from the prior art, on which the textile, such as a shirt, can be stretched. However, these ironing dolls also allow only one use for special textiles. On the other hand ironing dolls do not provide sufficient stable surface to be able to work on the textile, for example with an iron.

The object of the invention is to provide a flexible textile treatment table, which allows a quick processing of the textiles. According to the invention for a textile treatment table, in particular an ironing board, provided with a substantially flat treatment surface in the form of a table surface. The table surface has at least one partial surface which is between a first position in which the partial surface is flat with the flat part of the table surface or projecting from it, and a second, deviating from the first position position in which the partial surface of the planar part the table surface protrudes, can be moved. The textile treatment table can be used with the one or more partial surfaces in the planar position, for example as a regular flat ironing table for flat sections of the textile. Alternatively, in the first position, a recess or a slightly upwardly projecting geometry in side view conceivable. For the treatment of complex sections of the garment or the textile, a partial area can be moved into another geometry and thus another position, namely out of the table surface, which is better adapted to the shape of the textile. Textiles with more complex sectional shapes, for example trousers, can thus be processed on a work surface without changing to another treatment table due to the movable part surface or surfaces.

In contrast to inflatable structures, which have no movable surfaces, the mechanically coupled, movable part surface provides a stable support, which can be moved faster between their positions. Since the entire garment is processed on a treatment table in one step, the processing time can be significantly shortened. In addition, space requirements and acquisition costs can be reduced. The process of the partial surface is carried out by one or more guides.

The partial surface preferably protrudes upwards or downwards in the first and / or the second position. In particular, the protruding part surface is provided with a curvature with respect to the side view, ie the part surface bulges upwards or downwards. The partial surface is always stiff in their positions in order to be able to oppose the treatment tool (in particular iron). The part of the table surface which does not protrude upwards or downwards remains in the original plane of the table surface according to the plane position. The positions can be reversibly approached, which is achieved, for example, by a reversible plate to be bent.

According to the preferred embodiment, in the second position, the partial surface projects convexly upward from the flat part of the table surface. The partial surface can bulge downwards in a position which may be the first, the second or a further position relative to the table surface, which is advantageous in particular for the treatment of ladies' outerwear.

Preferably, the partial surface is formed by a flexible plate against which a movable actuating mechanism can press to raise the plate or reversibly bend. Such a flexible plate ensures a continuous work surface regardless of the position of the partial surface. Thus, in any position of the sub-area a continuous processing of the textile, for example with an iron, possible because the textile can rest completely on the work surface. In order to compensate for the reduction of the base of the plate in the raised position due to the plate curvature, the plate is, for example, slidably received in the edge of a guide.

In a preferred embodiment, the textile treatment table has an adjustment mechanism and a drive device in order to change the curvature of the partial surface, in particular in order to lift it. By the adjusting mechanism, the plate is moved between the different positions and preferably also fixed in the respective position. By the drive means the energy supply for the adjusting mechanism, so that a process of the sub-area is possible without great effort. The adjusting mechanism is for example a mechanical adjusting mechanism, in particular with a lever mechanism. The lever mechanism can be, for example, an eccentric mechanism with which a simple method and locking of the partial surface is possible.

However, the drive device can also have a motor, in particular an electric motor, so that no use of force by the operator for moving the partial surface is necessary. The method of the subarea between the Positions can also be initiated by a controller, which moves the sub-area, for example, time-controlled.

However, it is also conceivable that the drive device has a lifting cylinder, in particular a pneumatic lifting cylinder. The partial surface can be moved with such a lifting cylinder, for example, continuously between the flat position and the issued position, so that several different intermediate positions can be realized.

The use of a stepper motor is conceivable.

It is also possible that the adjusting mechanism has a magnetic drive. The magnet can be activated to move the partial surface from one position to the other position.

The drive means may comprise a hand-operated lever to activate the drive means and / or the adjustment mechanism. The lever should be easily accessible for the operator, in particular under the table surface.

The adjusting mechanism and / or the drive device can also have a control which activates the adjusting mechanism and / or the drive device. The activation is timed, for example, in an automatic textile treatment table. An example of housing the controller is a manual treatment device such as an iron or a cleaning sprayer. Here, a button could be integrated, via which the adjustment of the partial surface is controlled.

The table surface and / or the partial surface preferably have vapor-permeable openings. Through these openings, the textile can be sucked, for example, so that it is fixed to the ironing board or is pulled smooth. It is also conceivable that steam flows through these openings. First, the steam can be generated by an iron and be sucked down through the openings in the treatment area. The steam can also be produced by an external steam generator and through the openings flow up against the textile so that the textile is processed simultaneously on both sides.

Below the table surface, for example, an air duct leading to the openings is provided for this purpose. The air duct may be coupled to a fan via which air and / or steam is selectively blown or sucked through the openings.

The partial surface is in particular made of an exhibitable sheet metal. Due to the spring effect of such a sheet, the original shape of the sheet is restored after deformation. The sheet is, for example, shaped so that it assumes the flat position of the part surface in undeformed state. By raising the sheet by the adjusting mechanism, the sheet can be bent to the issued position.

The partial surface may also be made of a plastic, in particular of silicone. The partial surface can also have at least one spring steel wire or a spring steel sheet. Such a spring steel wire or spring steel sheet stabilizes the partial surface and provides a restoring force, which returns the partial surface to the original position after deactivation of the actuating mechanism. In this context, the formation of a composite component would be conceivable with a plastic part surface, which is connected at the back with a spring steel wire or sheet metal.

The partial surface may have, for example, a rectangular, a polygonal, an oval, an egg-shaped or a circular base surface, whereby any adaptation to different textiles is possible. In the flared state, according to one embodiment, the partial surface has a triangular or polygonal cross-section, whereby an individual adaptation to the shape of the textile is possible.

But it is also conceivable that the partial surface in the flared state has a circular segment-shaped or arcuate cross-section which protrudes from the table surface without the formation of edges. In order to increase the variability of the textile treatment table, the partial surface can also have several different flared positions for adaptation to different textiles, for example to different sizes of a textile, in which the partial surface is arched to different degrees upwards or downwards. The actuating mechanism or the drive device has for this purpose various positions in which the partial surface can be fixed. However, it is conceivable that the partial surface is infinitely movable between the different issued positions.

Further advantages and features will become apparent from the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In these show:

FIG. 1 shows a textile treatment table according to the invention,

FIG. 2 shows a section of the treatment surface of the textile treatment table from FIG. 1,

4 shows a sectional view of the treatment surface in section II-II with the partial surface in the planar position, FIG.

5 shows a second partial sectional view of the treatment surface in section II-II with the partial surface in the planar position,

FIG. 6 shows a partial view of the treatment surface of the textile treatment table from FIG. 1 with the partial surface in the raised position,

7 shows a partial sectional view of the treatment surface of the textile treatment table of FIG. 1 with the partial surface in the raised position, FIG.

8 shows a detailed view of the adjusting mechanism of the textile treatment table from FIG. 1, FIG. 9 shows the adjusting mechanism from FIG. 8 in the raised position of the partial surface,

FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the treatment table in the area of the exposed partial area; FIGS. 11 a to 11 f schematically show different shapes of the base surface of the partial surface of the textile treatment table from FIGS. 1, and

FIGS. 12 a to 12 f schematically show different cross-sectional shapes of the partial surface in the deployed position in section II-II in FIG. 2.

The textile treatment table 10 shown in FIG. 1, in this case an ironing board, has a treatment surface 12, which is designed essentially as a flat, freely projecting cantilevered surface and fixed on a frame 13, and a pedestal 14 on which the treatment surface 12 is fixed in a height-adjustable manner , Below the textile treatment table 10 is also a height-adjustable tray 16 is provided.

From the base 14 further projects a columnar housing 18 upwards, which contains, for example, the power supply or a control of the treatment table. From the housing 18 goes from a connection of a steam iron. When the fabric treatment table is used for stain removal, a hose passes to a hand-held applicator, from which the stain-removing liquid is applied to the laid-up and stretched fabric.

In the freely projecting front region, the treatment or table surface 12 has a partial surface 20. As can be seen in FIGS. 2 and 3, this partial surface 20 has, for example, an oval base surface and is formed by a flexible plate 26, preferably made of spring steel, which forms a hole in the tabletop forming the treatment surface 12, which will be discussed later will close. The flexible plate 26 has numerous concentric and radially extending through recesses 28, 30. The radially arranged recesses 30 extend to the outer edge 32 of the plate 26. The concentric and radial recesses 28, 30 result in radial segments 33 (see FIGS 2 and 3), which have a radially continuous central web with thereof outgoing, laterally cantilevered, finger-like peripheral segments 35 (see Figure 3). The plate 26 has a central portion 37, from which the radial segments 33 extend to the outside and, as stated, terminate freely expiring.

The flexible plate 26 is substantially planar, so that the partial surface 20 in the unloaded state is substantially flush with the rest of the treatment surface 12, which has a corresponding opening in the region of the plate 26 is.

A slight vertical offset between the flat part surface 20 and the remaining, flat table surface is in the context of the invention still to be understood as running smoothly. The recesses 28, 30 are produced in particular by laser cutting.

In Figure 4, the storage of the plate 26 is easy to see. On the frame 13, a perforated plate 34 is placed, which forms together with the plate 26, the top of the table surface or treatment surface 12. In Figure 6, the perforated plate 34 and the plate 26, which closes the opening in the perforated plate 34, can be clearly seen.

The plate 26 is movably mounted at the edge on the underside of the perforated plate 34.

This storage may optionally consist of several parts, the following explanation is not meant to be limiting. The storage itself can best be seen in FIGS. 4 and 10. The edge 32 of the plate 26 extends below the perforated plate 34, where a guide 36 is formed for the plate 26. This guide 36 comprises an intermediate plate 43 in the form of a ring and a lower end plate 39 (see Figure 4). Both plates 39, 43 are screwed to the perforated plate 34. The sheet 43 can be seen in Figure 10, because Figure 10 shows a bottom view of the treatment surface 12 with unscrewed sheet 39. The plate 43 preferably has a plurality of radially inwardly projecting, in particular tapered guide lugs 41 which are in some or all radial Recesses 30 of the plate 26 extend. Preferably, the recesses 30 widen outwardly conically toward their end. The thickness of the plate 43 corresponds at least to the thickness of the plate 36, thus serving not only to guide the plate 36 but also as a vertical spacer.

The plate 39, however, extends radially inwardly over both the plate 43 and over the edge region 32, so that the edge region 32 between the perforated plate 34 and plate 39 is held vertically and thereby results in the guide 36.

Although, according to FIG. 4, the plate 26 is angled downwards at the edge with the perforated plate 34 to form a planar upper side, this angling could also be dispensed with. The then resulting slight paragraph down to the plate 26, however, would be sufficiently compensated by an already always provided lined table cloth.

Below the plate 26 and thus the partial surface 20, an adjusting mechanism 38 is provided (see Figures 5 to 9), which is mechanically coupled to a drive device 40. In the illustrated embodiment, the drive device 40 is formed by a hand-operated lever 42. Alternatively, however, other drive means are conceivable.

The actuator mechanism 38 is secured to the frame 13 as well as to the flexible plate 26, preferably in the center thereof, at the central portion 37. The purpose of the actuator mechanism 38 is to lift the flexible plate 26 partially in the vertical direction V so as to be displaced from one shown in FIG 5, in which the partial surface 20 extends substantially flush with the rest of the treatment surface 12, can be moved into a second position shown here in FIGS. 6 and 7. In this second position, the partial surface 20 protrudes upward convexly from the rest of the treatment surface 12, since the plate 26 is bent flexibly. The curvature itself is a three-dimensional curvature, creating a hill-like elevation.

The convex shape of the plate 26 is suitable and intended to be able to treat more complex forms of a textile, for example, the buttocks area of a pair of pants or a ladies blouse without wrinkles by the correspondingly sewn area of the textile flat and wrinkle-free against the convex plate 26. Alternatively or additionally, an additional or the first or second position can also consist in that the partial surface 20 is curved downwards, ie represents a depression.

As can be seen in Figure 7, the edge region 32 of the plate 26 is moved in the direction in the direction in the direction of the guide, but without leaving the guide.

The adjusting mechanism 38 is a purely mechanical actuating mechanism with a lever mechanism. In the illustrated embodiment (see Figures 5 to 9), the adjusting mechanism 38 is designed as Exzentermechanik. This eccentric mechanism comprises a rotatably connected to the lever 42 rotational shaft 44 which is mounted on the frame 13. On the rotary shaft 44, a first pivot arm 46 is rotatably mounted, which has an arcuate cam 48. In the control cam 48 projects a bolt 50 which projects laterally from a second pivot arm 52 which is rotatably mounted about an axis 54 on the underside of the plate 26 in the region of the central portion 37. The second pivot arm 52 is also rotatably supported via a pivot axis 56 on the first pivot arm 46.

In the illustrated embodiment, which is not to be understood as limiting, however, two spaced-apart first pivot arms 46 are provided, which receive the second pivot arm 52 between them and form a kind of bearing fork.

The hand-operated lever 42 extends to near the edge of the table surface, so that it can be easily detected by the operator and, for example, pivoted from bottom to top. In the illustrated embodiment, the vertical position of the lever 42 is the position in which the plate 26 does not bulge upwardly, whereas the horizontal position corresponds to the bulged position of the plate.

When the lever 42 is actuated downwardly, the first pivotal arm 46 pivots about the axis of the shaft 44 by the rotation of the shaft 44. Via the axis 56, the second pivotal arm 52 is driven so that the actuating mechanism 38 is placed in its entirety (see FIG. 9). In the erected position of the pin 50 is located at the end of the cam 48, so that it together with the Control cam 48 forms a stop which stabilizes the lever mechanism in the raised position (see Figures 7 and 9). Notwithstanding this, it is of course also conceivable that the drive device comprises a motor, in particular an electric motor, which directly activates the actuating mechanism or also rotates the shaft 44.

Of course, other adjusting mechanisms can be provided. However, the drive device can also have, for example, a cylinder, for example a pneumatic lifting cylinder, which moves the adjusting mechanism 38 or optionally additionally serves as an adjusting mechanism and acts directly on the plate 26.

By way of a motor drive or a lifting cylinder, it is also possible under certain circumstances to realize different flared positions with different degrees of curvature of the plate 26.

The use of a magnetic drive is conceivable. A controller can control the drives accordingly, so instead of the lever 42, a switch (hand or foot switch) may be provided, via which the drive is activated directly, which is also time-controlled.

As already explained, the flexible plate is made of a sheet metal, in particular spring steel sheet. This has the advantage that the plate 26 moves automatically in the flat position.

But it is also conceivable that the flexible plate is made of a different material, for example made of plastic. Here it would be possible to provide a flexible, heat-resistant silicone and reinforce the plastic for stabilization with spring steel wires or spring steel plates, which may be attached to the plastic or embedded in it.

The textile treatment table also has an air channel 60 below its treatment surface 12 (see FIG. 4).

This air duct 60 is in flow communication with a fan, can be sucked through the air and / or steam from the textile or blown against the textile. For this reason, the treatment surface 12 is also provided with numerous openings 22, 24, and for this reason is also the Edge region 32 of the plate 26 received relatively gas-tight in the guide 36 so that it can not come to undesirably high leakage currents here.

For example, air is sucked through the openings 22, 24 and the recesses 28, 30 when the textile is to be placed on the treatment table 12 and tensioned without creases. The suction of the air fixes the textile on the treatment surface 12 and sucks the vapor into the channel 60 (see FIG. 4).

In addition, a shot of steam against the textile can be performed so that it is treated from the bottom.

The size and shape of the surface 20 can be adapted individually, for example to the shape of certain textiles. In FIGS. 11a to 11f, various base surfaces of the partial surface 20 are shown by way of example.

Likewise, as shown in FIGS. 12a to 12f, the shape of the partial surface 20 can be varied as desired in the deployed position. It is also conceivable that the partial surface 20 for adapting, for example, to different textiles or different clothing sizes of a textile has a plurality of different flared positions, in which the partial surface is arched at different heights upwards.

Likewise, it is conceivable that the treatment surface 12 has a plurality of partial surfaces 20, which in particular have different shapes or different issued positions.

Claims

claims

1. textile treatment table (10), in particular ironing board, with a substantially planar treatment surface (12) in the form of a table surface, characterized in that the table surface has at least one partial surface (20) between a first position in which the partial surface (20 ) is plane with or protruding from the flat part of the table surface, and a second, deviating from the first position position in which the part surface (20) protrudes from the flat part of the table surface, can be moved.

2. textile treatment table according to claim 1, characterized in that the partial surface (20) projects in the first and / or second position in side elevation upwards or downwards, in particular curved upwards or downwardly projects.

3. textile treatment table according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the partial surface (20) projects convexly in the second position of the flat part of the table surface upwards.

4. textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (20) in a position opposite the table surface downwardly bulges.

5. textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (20) by a flexible plate (26) is formed, against which a movable actuating mechanism (38) can press to change the geometry of the plate (26).

6. textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate (26) is slidably received in a guide (36) at the edge.

7. textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the textile treatment table (10) has an adjusting mechanism (38) and a drive means (40) to raise or lower the partial surface (20).

8. textile treatment table according to claim 7, characterized in that the adjusting mechanism (38) is a mechanical adjusting mechanism, in particular with a lever mechanism.

9. textile treatment table according to one of claims 7 and 8, characterized in that the drive device (40) has a motor, in particular an electric motor.

10. textile treatment table according to one of claims 7 to 9, characterized in that the drive device (40) has a lifting cylinder, in particular a pneumatic lifting cylinder.

11. textile treatment table according to one of claims 7 to 10, characterized in that the drive device (40) has a magnetic drive.

12. textile treatment table according to one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that the drive device (40) has a hand-operated lever (42).

13. Textile treatment table according to one of claims 7 to 12, characterized in that a control is provided which can activate the adjusting mechanism (38), wherein the control is provided in particular on a manual treatment device.

14. Textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the table surface and / or the partial surface (20) have vapor-permeable openings (22, 24).

15. textile treatment table according to claim 14, characterized in that below the table surface, an air channel to the openings (22, 24) is provided which can be coupled with a fan and the air and / or steam through the openings (22, 24) optionally is blown and / or sucked.

16. textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (20) is made of an exhibitable sheet metal.

17. textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (20) made of a plastic, in particular made of silicone.

18. Textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (20) at least one

Has spring steel wire or a spring steel sheet.

19. Textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (20) has a rectangular, polygonal or circular base surface.

20. textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (20) in the flared state has a triangular, polygonal, arcuate or circular segment-shaped cross-section.

21. textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the partial surface (20) has a plurality of different flared positions, in which the partial surface (20) is arched differently far up and / or down.

22. Textile treatment table according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a part surface (20) forming plate (26) is angled down in the region of the transition to the edge of the recess of the table surface, so that the edge of the plate (26) below the Table surface is located, the rest of the part surface (20) but the upper side flush with the top of the adjacent table surface.