ES2886260A1 - Household automatic ironing device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Domestic Automatic Ironing Device comprising: a) Isolation zone (1); b) Heating sheet (2); c) Steam outlet holes (3); d) Water pipes (4); e) Filling opening (5); f) Thermal resistance (6); g) Fixed clamping device (7); h) Removable fastening devices (8); i) Opening and closing device (9); j) Hermetic device (10); k) Safety device (11); l) Gripping device (12); m) Ventilation system (13); n) Manual water inlet (14); ñ) Automatic water inlet (15); o) Solenoid valve (16); p) Filling conduit (17); q) Pressure switch (18); r) Timer (19); s) Water level viewer (20); and t) On and off button (21) characterized in that it has the ability to place and iron a lot of clothes at the same time. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Household automatic ironing device

Object of the invention

Automatic steam ironing device for all types of fabrics and for domestic use.

Technical sector

The object of this Invention Patent application is an automatic iron for domestic use.

Background of the invention

Currently in the state of the art, domestic and professional irons are commonly known that have different benefits such as: dry and steam, temperature control systems, automatic steam output, designs on its handle, with electronic longitudinal pressing table, etc. .; which facilitate and improve the work of ironing garments.

Different models of plates are known, manufactured with different designs and with different functions which vary in, for example:

• Plate with horizontal design. It offers: the auto-off system, extra steam button, flexible cord, dry or steamed and non-stick base. (see Photo 1).

• Ironing center with horizontal design. It offers: professional quality, it has an Eco Zone System and allows you to easily adjust the temperature (see Photo 2).

• Portable iron with vertical design. It offers: 1000 W power, a 100 ml capacity tank, a two-meter cable for easy handling and its dimensions make it ideal for traveling (see Photo 3).

• Ironing center with vertical design. It offers: a flat surface against which garments can be easily rested, reducing their movement, easy to transport because it tilts and has large wheels, (see Photo 4).

• In a recent search prior to sending this application, the following have also been found:

irons with automatic systems, which: one has a process of stretching and drying the garments by means of a plastic filler, simulating ironing; another which has a cylindrical roller that heats up and that in contact with the garment produces a very slight smoothing since its function is to fold the clothes; another disperses perfume on the only garment it accepts and then disperses heat to re-dry the perfume on the garment; but none carry out a true ironing process, not even with steam.

• However, one last plate has been found:

that has an intelligent programming for ironing but needs to mount a very large stage with tall wooden beams that hold the garment and in which a square device is located on one side of the beam, which passes steam to the garment by physically sliding from right to left of the only garment that admits, which it requires a very large space both longitudinally and in height to install it and is not practical for handling by one person or useful for a normal house.

Disadvantages of the prior art

The plates found in the State of the Art have the following disadvantages:

Horizontal layout:

• Due to its shape and design, when the iron is inadvertently used, it is left in a horizontal position on the garment, causing it to burn or damage and even cause a fire.

• Due to its shape and design, when using the iron and leaving it in a vertical position while we move the clothes, it falls to the ground and breaks, even causing physical injury.

Vertical layout:

• The distance between the handle and the heating section is very small, which implies that the heat is perceived by the user in a very direct way.

• Due to its shape and design, when using the iron it requires more manual effort and meticulous attention, exhausting the body's joints and eyesight.

In General of both:

• Clothes can only be ironed one at a time, which means taking a long time until the entire load of clothes is completely finished.

• They have a very small water tank, having to continuously recharge until all the clothes to be ironed are finished.

• It requires a long time of use to obtain the ironing result, thus causing possible burns, shoelaces or physical contractures due to prolonged use.

Advantages of the invention

The Domestic Automatic Ironing Device object of the present Invention Patent application has the following advantages with respect to those that exist in the State of the Art, such as:

• With this configuration, it is an automatic process, which means that it does not require manual effort. In turn, avoiding any possible physical injury caused by effort and prolonged use.

• It is not necessary to control the horizontal or vertical position inadvertently to avoid causing any damage to the device, the garment or the user.

• The steam system is activated automatically when the iron is turned on and it is also deactivated automatically once ironing is finished, thus improving its performance by avoiding the waste of steam that is not going to be used, as well as, not having to be controlling said steam output. • The heatable plate does not come into direct contact with the garment, so there are no burns, damage and even subsequent wrinkles.

• The steam is distributed evenly throughout the clothes, thus ensuring efficient ironing by completely removing wrinkles in a single ironing. And thanks to its uniform distribution, odors are eliminated.

• Another feature is the safety transmission, since the iron is insulated, avoiding any possible physical burn due to the user's carelessness when being near or touching it.

• The new structure allows the water vapor to be concentrated throughout the laundry load, achieving the ironing result in a very short time.

• Its dimensions offer the capacity to place and iron a lot of clothes at the same time.

• It has a ventilation system so that the water vapor does not condense and prevent it from wetting the clothes.

• It is equipped with special security devices related to their operation, acting from the beginning of the practice.

• It solves the problems of low efficiency, need for manual operation, repetition and effort in ironing due to difficult wrinkles, ironing one garment at a time, long working time and the like in the prior art.

List of attached figures

Figure 1. General perspective of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device object of the Invention.

Figure 2. Front view of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device.

Figure 3. Profile view of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device.

Figure 4. Rear view of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device.

Figure 5A. General steam system shutdown.

Figure 5B. Amplified steam system cut-off.

Figure 6. Cross section of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device.

Figure 7. Section of the water filling system.

Explanation of the invention

The Domestic Automatic Ironing Device Invention Patent application, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, comprises the following parts: a) Isolation zone 1; b) Heating sheet 2; c) Steam outlet holes 3; d) Water pipes 4; e) Filling opening 5; f) Thermal resistance 6; g) Fixed clamping device 7; h) Removable fastening devices 8; i) Opening and closing device 9; j) Hermetic device 10; k) Security device 11; I) Grip device 12; m) Ventilation system 13; n) Manual water inlet 14; ñ) Automatic water inlet 15; o) Solenoid valve 16; p) Filling duct 17; q) Pressure switch 18; r) Timer 19; s) Water level viewer 20; and t) On and off button 21.

The Domestic Automatic Ironing Device has the ability to place and iron a lot of clothes at the same time, thus saving even more time and effort.

The Domestic Automatic Ironing Device as shown in figures 1, 2 and 3, has the capacity to accommodate all sizes, from the normal size of the user's clothing to bed linen in a folded manner, which depends of the dimensions in which it is manufactured. In this way, it is possible to cover the need for ironing of all sizes of garments, ruling out the user having to use a manual iron for large pieces.

The Domestic Automatic Ironing Device presents an automatic ironing procedure which has been claimed in the Patent Application for Automatic Ironing Procedure and Steam Ironing Device. In addition, it preferably has a rectangular shape in a vertical position, formed by a flat structure and its entire structure is preferably from the group of refractory metals, which are not at all susceptible to corrosion and oxidation; and is preferably for domestic use. It is also suitable for all types of fabrics and its measurements are preferably between 160 cm and 200 cm high, between 60 cm and 90 cm wide and between 65 cm and 80 cm deep.

Insulation zone 1 is located outside heating sheet 2, keeping it insulated while it is in operation. In order to avoid burns to the user when touched.

The heating sheet 2, due to its shape, appears to have six sides on which the steam outlet holes 3 are located throughout its surface. It does not rest or exert pressure on the garment in order to avoid possible burns, deterioration and even subsequent pressure wrinkles.

The fastening system comprises a fixed fastening device 7, preferably a fixed bar, and removable fastening devices 8, preferably hangers, which are inserted into the fixed bar 7 by means of spaced holes with a distance of preferably 10 cm between them, with the in order to maintain the necessary distance between one garment and another to effectively achieve the ironing result without the garments bunching up, and hang the clothes in a vertical position. The fixed 7 and removable 8 fastening devices are preferably made of the same material as the entire structure.

The water filling system as shown in Figure 7 comprises two types: a) the manual filling system; that contains an inlet 14 that conducts the water through conduit 4 connected by means of filling opening 5. So that the water begins to circulate through conduit 4 on this same side where inlet 14 is located, filling the lower conduit 4, once it is filled, it circulates upwards through the openings 5 filling the side conduits 4 at the same time, later the water from the sides circulates through the upper openings 5 filling the upper conduit 4; and b) the automatic filling system that contains an inlet 15 connected to a solenoid valve 16 that opens the way to the water and this is conducted through the filling duct 17 towards the duct 4 on this same side where the inlet 15 is located and the inlet 14, connected through the opening 5, so that the water fills the conduits 4 in the same order as the manual filling system does, with the difference that in this case, they are the solenoid valve 16 and the pressure switch 18 who start and finish the filling system. In addition, the pressure switch 18 is also programmed for the anti-overflow function.

The timer 19 is configured with a determined and pre-established time, which represents the time in which the water necessary to complete the ironing of the entire load has been consumed and, therefore, it is the one that ends the ironing process.

The water level indicator 20 is an electronic device for determining and displaying the water level to prevent some ironing from being left halfway, since the ducts 4 have the capacity to hold the amount of water for more than one ironing process. .

The opening and closing device 9 is preferably a door and can be made of the same metal as the entire structure or made of glass, making the ironing process visible. This concentrates the steam in the entire load of clothes, therefore, it considerably reduces the time of ironing results; at the same time eliminates odors and disinfects clothes. It also includes a hermetic device 10 making the door remain hermetically closed so that the steam does not leak. In addition, it includes safety devices 11, preferably door interlock devices together with the relative operating mode, which prevents the door from being opened when the iron is in operation.

The ventilation system 13 is preferably an extractor to absorb excess steam, so that the water vapor does not condense and wet the clothes.

The weight provides easy installation and use for one person and the dimensions make any hole, corner or unused space in the house where it can be placed quite useful. And without the need to move or take weight, as in the case of manual irons, if not, it remains immobile in the space in which it is installed.

In addition to its new dimensions and the new elements that it incorporates, the plate, unlike the already known state of the art, also offers the advantage that the entire structure of the plate is integrated and reduces interconnections. In addition, the ironing process is automatic, so the user only has to open the door 9, place the clothes inside, close the door 9 and press the button 21, offering comfort and speed not obtained in the state of The technique.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1 is the general perspective of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device where there is the manual water inlet 14, the fixed fastening device 7, the removable fastening device 8, the hermetic device 10 together with the grip device 12, on the opening and closing device 9, the water level viewer 20 and the on and off button 21.

Figure 2 shows the front view of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device where it is shown: the opening and closing device 9; the hermetic device 10; gripping device 12; heating sheet 2; steam outlet holes 3; the fixed clamping device 7; the removable fastening device 8; manual water inlet 14; water level viewer 20 and the on/off button 21.

Figure 3 is the profile view of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device where the dimensions are observed, the height is similar to that of a wardrobe and the different possible sizes of the garments to be placed.

Figure 4 shows the rear view of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device, where the ventilation system 13, the automatic water inlet 15 and the electric cable 22 are shown. In addition, the width similar to that of a one-door refrigerator is observed. .

Figure 5A shows a section of the water vapor system, where the insulation zone 1, the thermal resistance 6, the heating plate 2, the water ducts 4 and the steam outlet holes 3 can be seen; and in Figure 5B, the section of the steam system is shown in an amplified way, where the heating plate 2, the steam outlet holes 3 and the thermal resistance 6 can be seen.

Figure 6 is a cross-section of the Domestic Automatic Ironing Device where you can see: the manual water inlet 14; safety device 11; isolation zone 1; the water pipes 4; thermal resistance 6; the filling openings 5; steam outlet holes 3; the filling duct 17; solenoid valve 16; pressure switch 18; timer 19; the automatic water inlet 15 and the electric cable 22.

Figure 7 is the section of the filling system where the manual water inlet 14, the automatic water inlet 15 with the filling conduit 17 and especially the circuit and direction that it travels when filling and its order can be seen.

Preferred embodiment of the invention

In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numbering, an example of a preferred embodiment of the invention can be observed, which comprises the parts and elements that are indicated and described in detail below.

Thus, as can be seen in Figures 1 to 4, a possible preferred embodiment of the domestic automatic ironing device in question, which has an automatic ironing procedure, which has been claimed in the Automatic Ironing Procedure Patent Application and Steam Ironing Device essentially comprises the following elements:

• an insulation zone 1 which keeps the iron isolated from the heat produced by the heating plate 3 and which protects the user from possible burns;

• a heating sheet 2 which covers the entire garment placement surface;

• steam outlet holes 3 through which this steam comes into contact with the garments;

• some water conduits 4 in which the water for the ironing process is stored;

• filling openings 5 through which the water passes from one conduit 4 to another, filling its entire capacity;

• a thermal resistance 6 which heats the water until steam is generated;

• a fixed fastening device 7 which supports the removable fastening devices 8 and determines a space between each garment;

• removable fastening devices 8 which hold the garments in a vertical position;

• an opening and closing device 9 which occupies the same size of garment placement surface and insulates the heating sheet 2;

• an airtight device 10 which prevents the steam from leaking out while the iron is in operation;

• a safety device 11 which blocks the opening and closing device 9 preventing it from opening while the iron is in operation;

• a gripping device 12 by means of which it is possible to mobilize the opening and closing device 9;

• a ventilation system 13 which allows excess steam to escape during the ironing process to prevent water vapor condensation;

• a manual water inlet 14 by means of which the conduits 4 are filled with water manually;

• an automatic water inlet 15 through which the pipes 4 are automatically filled with water;

• an electrovalve 16 which opens and closes the automatic flow of water;

• a filling duct 17 by means of which the automatically collected water passes into the water duct 4;

• a pressure switch 18 which determines when the water pipes 4 are full and when there is no water;

• a timer 19 which determines the duration of the ironing process of the full laundry load;

• an electric water level indicator 20 which indicates the level of water in which the iron is located;

In this preferred embodiment, as shown in Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4, the domestic automatic ironing device preferably has a rectangular shape in the vertical position, formed by a flat structure and its entire structure is preferably from the group of metals refractories which are not at all susceptible to corrosion and oxidation; and is preferably for domestic use. It is also suitable for all types of fabrics and its measurements preferably vary between 160 cm and 200 cm high, between 60 cm and 90 cm wide and between 65 cm and 80 cm deep. In addition to the new dimensions and the new elements that the plate incorporates, unlike the already known state of the art, it also offers the advantage that the entire structure of the plate is integrated and reduces interconnections.

In another preferred embodiment, the domestic automatic ironing device as shown in Figures 1, 2 and 3, has the capacity to accommodate all sizes, from the normal size of the user's clothing to bedding in a folded manner. , which depends on the dimensions in which it is manufactured. In this way, it is possible to cover the need for ironing of all sizes of garments, ruling out the user having to use a manual iron for large pieces.

As an industrial application, it is clearly observed that the dimensions and composition give it a domestic use, since the weight provides easy installation and use for a single person and the dimensions, as shown in Figure 3 where the height is similar to that of a cupboard and in Figure 4 where the width similar to that of a one-door refrigerator can be seen, make any hole, corner or unused space in the house where it can be placed quite useful. And without the need to move or take weight, as in the case of manual irons, if not, it remains immobile in the space in which it is installed.

In another preferred embodiment, the domestic automatic ironing device, as shown in Figures 1 to 4, has the capacity to place and iron many clothes at the same time, thus saving even more time and effort than a manual iron. In addition, as it is an automatic process, and these dimensions mentioned above, the user only has to open the door 9, place the clothes inside, close the door 9 and press the button 21, offering comfort and speed not obtained in the state of the art. In this way, obtaining the ironing result automatically, and avoiding the effort of manual handling, the possible physical damage of the user, the possible deterioration of the garments, as well as the prolonged time that manual use entails.

Therefore, it solves the problems of low efficiency, need for manual operation, repetition and effort in ironing because of difficult wrinkles, ironing one garment at a time, long working time and the like in the prior art.

1. Isolation zone

2. Heating foil

3. Steam outlet holes

4. Water pipes

5. Filling opening

6. Thermal resistance

7. Fixed clamping device

8. Removable fastening devices

9. Opening and closing device

10. Hermetic device

11. Security device

12. Grasping device

13. Ventilation system

14. Manual water inlet

15. Automatic water inlet

16. Solenoid valve

17. Filling duct

18. Pressure switch

19. Timer

20. Water level viewer

21. On and off button

22. Electric wire

Claims (13)

1. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device comprising: a) Isolation zone (1); b) heating sheet (2); c) Steam outlet holes (3); d) Water pipes (4); e) Filling opening (5); f) Thermal resistance (6); g) Fixed clamping device (7); h) Removable fastening devices (8); i) Opening and closing device (9); j) hermetic device (10); k) Safety device (11); I) gripping device (12); m) Ventilation system (13); n) Manual water inlet (14); ñ) Automatic water inlet (15); o) Solenoid valve (16); p) filling duct (17); q) Pressure switch (18); r) Timer (19); s) Water level viewer (20); and t) On and off button (21) characterized in that it has the ability to place and iron a lot of clothes at the same time. 2. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to Claim 1, characterized in that it has the capacity to accommodate all sizes, from the normal size of the user's clothing to folded bed linen, which depends on the dimensions in which is manufactured this same; so that it covers the need to iron all sizes of garments, ruling out the need for the user to use a manual iron for large pieces. 3. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to Claim 1 and 2, characterized in that it is preferably rectangular in vertical position, formed by a flat structure and its entire structure is made of the same material which is preferably from the group of refractory metals which are not at all susceptible to corrosion and oxidation; It is also preferably for domestic use. 4. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the insulation area (1) is located outside the heating sheet (2), keeping it isolated while it is in operation to avoid burns to the user when touch him. 5. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the heating sheet (2) does not rest or exert pressure on the garment to avoid burns, damage, and even subsequent pressure wrinkles. 6. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the fastening system comprises a fixed fastening device (7), preferably a fixed bar, and removable fastening devices (8), preferably hangers, which are inserted into the fixed bar (7) by means of spaced holes with a preferably 10 cm distance between them to maintain the necessary distance between one garment and another to prevent the garments from caking, and hang the clothes in a vertical position; In addition, the fixed (7) and removable (8) fastening devices are preferably made of the same material as the entire structure. 7. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the water filling system comprises two types: a) the manual filling system; containing an inlet (14) leading the water through the conduit (4) connected by means of the filling opening (5); so that the water begins to circulate through the conduit (4) on this same side where the inlet (14) is located, filling the lower conduit (4), once it is filled, it circulates upwards through the openings (5) filling the lateral conduits (4) at the same time, later the water from the lateral it circulates through the upper openings (5) filling the upper conduit (4); and b) the automatic filling system that contains an inlet (15) connected to a solenoid valve (16) that opens the way to the water and this is conducted through the filling conduit (17) towards the conduit (4) on this same side in the one where the inlet (15) and the inlet (14) are located, connected by means of the opening (5), so that the water fills the conduits (4) in the same order as the manual filling system does, with the difference that in this case, it is the solenoid valve (16) and the pressure switch (18) that start and end the filling system; In addition, the pressure switch (18) is also programmed for the anti-overflow function. 8. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the timer (19) is configured with a determined and pre-established time, which supposes the time in which the necessary water has been consumed for the completion of the ironing of all the laundry load and is the one who finishes the ironing process. 9. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that it includes a water level viewer (20) which is an electronic device for determining and displaying the water level to prevent any ironing process from remaining halfway, since the ducts (4) have the capacity to hold the amount of water for more than one ironing. 10. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the opening and closing device (9) is preferably a door and can be made of the same metal as the entire structure or made of glass, making the ironing process visible, This concentrates the steam in the entire load of clothes, so it considerably reduces the time of ironing results and at the same time eliminates odors and disinfects the clothes; it also includes a hermetic device (10) making the door remain hermetically closed so that the steam does not leak; it also includes safety devices (11), preferably door interlock devices together with the relative operating mode, which prevents the door from being opened when the iron is in operation. 11. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the ventilation system (13) is preferably an extractor to absorb excess steam and prevent it from condensing and wetting the clothes. 12. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that the weight provides easy installation and use for a single person and the dimensions make any hole, corner or unused space in the house quite useful in the that can be placed; 5 also remains immobile in the space in which it is installed. 13. Domestic Automatic Ironing Device according to any of the preceding Claims, characterized in that its entire structure is integrated and reduces interconnections; Furthermore, in the ironing process, the user only has to open the door (9), place the clothes inside, close the door (9) and press the button (21).