CN210636221U

CN210636221U - Ironing device

Info

Publication number: CN210636221U
Application number: CN201921149302.XU
Authority: CN
Inventors: 郭建刚; 邓华清
Original assignee: Guangdong Xinbao Electrical Appliances Holdings Co Ltd
Current assignee: Guangdong Xinbao Electrical Appliances Holdings Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-07-19
Filing date: 2019-07-19
Publication date: 2020-05-29
Anticipated expiration: 2029-07-19

Abstract

The utility model provides an ironing device, which comprises an ironing machine and a base used for placing the ironing machine; the base is provided with a first water cavity, a first pump body and a receiving position, the receiving position is provided with a water outlet and a first connector, the first water cavity is connected with the water outlet through the first pump body, and the first connector is electrically connected with the first pump body; the ironing machine comprises a machine body, wherein a power supply module, a steam generating device and a second water cavity connected with the steam generating device are arranged in the machine body, the machine body is provided with a mounting part, a water inlet and a second connector are arranged on the mounting part, the water inlet is connected with the second water cavity, and the second connector is electrically connected with the power supply module; when the mounting part is placed at the receiving position, the water outlet is communicated with the water inlet, and the power module is electrically connected with the first pump body through the first connector and the second connector, so that the first pump body can pump water from the first water cavity to supplement water for the second water cavity. The ironing device can automatically supplement water for the second water cavity on the ironing machine, and the volume of the second water cavity is smaller, so that the whole weight is reduced.

Description

Ironing device

Technical Field

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, especially, relate to an ironing device.

Background

Ironing devices are used for ironing clothes in order to flatten them, such as electric irons, steam brushes, etc. Ironing devices in the prior art are usually provided with a steam generating device and a water tank connected with the steam generating device, and a user needs to manually supplement water into the water tank to ensure normal use of the steam generating device. For example, the chinese patent publication No. CN10944042A discloses a garment ironing device, which comprises a steam generator body, a water tank, a handle, an adjusting switch, a flat ironing probe, and a waterproof tightly attached ironing nozzle, wherein the water tank is embedded in the steam generator body, and the handle is arranged at the rear of the steam generator body. The problems of the water replenishing mode are as follows: a user needs to manually supplement water into the water tank, and if the capacity of the water tank is large, the weight of the whole machine is large, the use burden of the user is increased, and the use of the user is inconvenient; if the capacity of the water tank is small, a user needs to frequently replenish water into the water tank, and the ironing efficiency and the use experience of the user are reduced.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

To the above-mentioned technical problem that exists among the prior art, the utility model provides a can automatic water supply's ironing device.

In order to solve the above problem, the embodiment of the present invention provides a technical solution:

an ironing device comprises an ironing machine and a base for placing the ironing machine;

the base is provided with a first water cavity, a first pump body and a receiving position, the receiving position is provided with a water outlet and a first connector, the first water cavity is connected with the water outlet through the first pump body, and the first connector is electrically connected with the first pump body;

the ironing machine comprises a machine body, wherein a power supply module, a steam generating device and a second water cavity connected with the steam generating device are arranged in the machine body, the machine body is provided with a mounting part, a water inlet and a second connector are arranged on the mounting part, the water inlet is connected with the second water cavity, and the second connector is electrically connected with the power supply module;

when the placing part is placed at the receiving position, the water outlet is communicated with the water inlet, and the power module is electrically connected with the first pump body through the first connector and the second connector, so that the first pump body can pump water from the first water cavity to replenish water for the second water cavity. The base can be through the automatic second water cavity moisturizing for on the ironing machine of first pump body, and the volume in second water cavity can set up relatively less to alleviate the weight of ironing machine, in order to make things convenient for the user to use, improve user experience.

In some embodiments, the ironing machine further comprises:

the liquid level sensor is connected with the second water cavity and used for detecting the liquid level of the second water cavity and generating a first liquid level detection signal when the liquid level of the second water cavity is higher than a first threshold value;

and the controller is arranged on the machine body and is electrically connected with the power module, and the controller receives the first liquid level detection signal and controls the first pump body to stop supplementing water to the second water cavity.

Through level sensor and controller cooperation, can accomplish the moisturizing back in second water cavity, the moisturizing is stopped to the first pump body of self-closing.

In some embodiments, the ironing machine further comprises:

the liquid level sensor is connected with the second water cavity and used for detecting the liquid level of the second water cavity and generating a second liquid level detection signal when the liquid level of the second water cavity is lower than a second threshold value;

and the controller is arranged on the machine body and is electrically connected with the power module, and the controller receives the second liquid level detection signal and controls the first pump body to supplement water for the second water cavity.

Through level sensor and controller cooperation, can open first pump body automatically and begin the moisturizing when second water cavity lacks water.

In some embodiments, the ironing machine further comprises a switch connected to the controller, the controller being electrically connected to the steam generating means, the switch being configured to send a switch signal to the controller to cause the controller to turn the steam generating means on or off.

In some embodiments, the steam generating device includes a heating mechanism and a second pump body connected with the second water chamber and the heating mechanism, respectively, to deliver water in the second water chamber to the heating mechanism.

In some embodiments, the body includes an ironing head and a handle having one end connected to the ironing head, and the other end of the handle forms the seating portion.

In some embodiments, the base is provided with a plug-in slot for plugging in the handle, and the plug-in slot forms the receiving position. The handle is matched with the insertion groove, the structure is simple, and the use is convenient.

In some embodiments, an outlet pipe is convexly arranged on the receiving position, the end part of the outlet pipe forms the water outlet, a groove for inserting the outlet pipe is arranged on the placing part, and the water inlet is arranged at the bottom of the groove. The water outlet pipeline and the groove are convenient to connect, and the pipeline sealing is beneficial to being realized.

In some embodiments, the first connector is a plug connector protruding from the receiving position, and the second connector is a socket disposed on the mounting position. Simple structure and convenient connection.

In some embodiments, the volume of the first water chamber is greater than the volume of the second water chamber. The first water cavity can supplement water for the second water cavity for multiple times, and the water replenishing device is convenient for users to use.

Compared with the prior art, the utility model discloses beneficial effect lies in:

the utility model discloses ironing device, power module realize electrical connection through first connector and second connector and the first pump body, for first pump body power supply, the water path connection is realized through delivery port and water inlet and second water cavity to the first pump body to can be for second water cavity automatic water supply, the volume in second water cavity can set up relatively less, in order to alleviate ironing machine's weight, convenience of customers uses, improves user experience.

Drawings

In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, like reference numerals may describe similar components in different views. Like reference numerals having letter suffixes or different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The drawings illustrate various embodiments generally by way of example and not by way of limitation, and together with the description and claims serve to explain the disclosed embodiments. The same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts, where appropriate. Such embodiments are illustrative, and are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the present apparatus or method.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural view of an ironing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 is a schematic structural view of the ironing machine and the base of the ironing device according to the embodiment of the present invention in a separated state;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural view of the ironing machine of the ironing device according to the embodiment of the present invention, which is placed on the base.

Description of reference numerals:

10-a base; 11-a first water chamber; 12-a first pump body; 13-an accepting position; 14-a water outlet; 15-a first connector; 20-ironing machine; 21-body; 22-a second water chamber; 23-a power supply module; 24-a setting part; 25-a heating mechanism; 26-a second pump body; 27-a water inlet; 28-a second connector; 29-a liquid level sensor; 30-switch.

Detailed Description

In order to make the technical solution of the present invention better understood by those skilled in the art, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and the detailed description. The following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings and the specific embodiments, but not to be construed as limiting the invention.

The use of "first," "second," and similar terms in the description herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather the terms are used to distinguish one element from another. The word "comprising" or "comprises", and the like, means that the element preceding the word covers the element listed after the word, and does not exclude the possibility that other elements are also covered. "upper", "lower", "left", "right", and the like are used merely to indicate relative positional relationships, and when the absolute position of the object being described is changed, the relative positional relationships may also be changed accordingly.

In the present invention, when it is described that a specific device is located between a first device and a second device, an intervening device may or may not be present between the specific device and the first device or the second device. When a particular device is described as being coupled to other devices, that particular device may be directly coupled to the other devices without intervening devices or may be directly coupled to the other devices with intervening devices.

All terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs unless specifically defined otherwise. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate.

Fig. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, and referring to fig. 1, the ironing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an ironing machine 20 and a base 10 for placing the ironing machine 20; the base 10 is provided with a first water cavity 11, a first pump body 12 and a receiving position 13, the receiving position 13 is provided with a water outlet 14 and a first connector 15, the first water cavity 11 is connected with the water outlet 14 through the first pump body 12, and the first connector 15 is electrically connected with the first pump body 12; the ironing machine 20 comprises a machine body 21, a power module 23, a steam generating device and a second water cavity 22 connected with the steam generating device are arranged in the machine body 21, the machine body 21 is provided with a mounting part 24, the mounting part 24 is provided with a water inlet 27 and a second connector 28, the water inlet 27 is connected with the second water cavity 22, and the second connector 28 is electrically connected with the power module 23; when the seating portion 24 is seated in the receiving position 13, the water outlet 14 and the water inlet 27 are in communication, and the power module 23 and the first pump body 12 are electrically connected by means of the first connector 15 and the second connector 28, so that the first pump body 12 can draw water from the first water chamber 11 to replenish the second water chamber 22.

With the ironing apparatus constructed as described above, the ironing machine 20 is disengaged from the base 10 so as to be used for hand-held ironing of clothes, knitwear or silk etc. by a user, as shown in fig. 2. In the gaps between, for example, clothes being ironed, the user can place the ironing machine 20 on the base 10 with the resting portion 24 in the receiving position 13, as shown in figures 1 and 3, so that the first pump body 12 is in a water circuit connection with the second water chamber 22 through the water outlet 14 and the water inlet 27, and the power module 23 is in an electrical connection with the first pump body 26 through the first connector 15 and the second connector 28. The power module 23 can supply power to the first pump body 12, and no power module or external power supply needs to be arranged on the base 10. The first pump body 12 can draw water from the first water chamber 11 to replenish water for the second water chamber 22, so as to realize automatic water replenishment. Because water is delivered through the first pump body 12, the water replenishing speed is high.

In a specific implementation process, the volume of the first water cavity 11 can be larger than that of the second water cavity 22, and the volume of the second water cavity 22 can be set to be relatively smaller. For example, the volume of the first water chamber 11 may be set to 1000ml or 1500ml, and the volume of the second water chamber 22 may be set to 60-70ml, so that the first water chamber 11 can replenish water for the second water chamber 22 for multiple times, and the weight of the ironing machine 20 is reduced, thereby facilitating the use of the user and improving the user experience.

Next, a specific structure of the ironing machine 20 and the base 10 will be explained.

Referring to fig. 1 and 2, in some embodiments, the body 21 of the ironing machine 20 may include an ironing head and a handle connected to the ironing head, one end of the ironing head may be provided with a panel, the panel may be provided with a steam hole, one end of the handle may be connected to the ironing head, so as to form a T-shaped or inverted L-shaped structure, and the other end of the handle may form the seating portion 24. Correspondingly, the middle or one side of the base 10 can be provided with a plug-in groove for plugging in the handle, and the plug-in groove forms the receiving position 13. The user irones the clearance of clothing, can peg graft the handle in this inserting groove, just can realize the purpose for the moisturizing of presses 20, convenient to use. When in specific implementation, the ironing head and the handle can adopt an integrated structure so as to be convenient for production and processing. It should also be noted that the ironing machine 20 and the base 10 are not limited to the above-mentioned structure, for example, the machine body 21 of the ironing machine 20 may also comprise a housing, an ironing board arranged at the bottom of the housing, and a handle mounted at the top of the housing, the housing may have opposite tip and heel ends, a seating portion 24 may be formed through the heel end, and the ironing board may be provided with steam holes. Correspondingly, the receiving position 13 on the base 10 may be a supporting table provided on top of the base 10.

The connection structure between the water outlet 14 and the water inlet 27 can have various forms, in some embodiments, the receiving position 13 can be provided with a water outlet pipe protruding, the end of the water outlet pipe forms the water outlet 14, the mounting portion 24 can be provided with a groove for inserting the water outlet pipe, and the water inlet 27 can be arranged at the bottom of the groove. Thus, when the outlet conduit is inserted into the recess, the outlet 14 is able to communicate with the inlet 27. In this case, a sealing structure such as a sealing ring may be provided at the bottom of the groove, at the side of the groove, at the end of the outlet conduit or at the side of the outlet conduit to prevent leakage at the junction of the outlet 14 and the inlet 27 during refilling. In the specific implementation process, the water outlet pipe can be arranged in an insertion groove serving as the receiving position 13, and the groove can be arranged at the end of the handle, so that the water outlet pipe can be hidden in the insertion groove, and the base 10 and the ironing machine 20 are concise and attractive in appearance and convenient to use.

In some embodiments, the first connector 15 may be a plug protruding from the receiving site 13 and the second connector 28 may be a socket disposed on the mounting site. For example, a plug may be provided at the bottom of the insertion groove, and a socket may be provided at the other end of the handle, and the plug may be inserted into the socket after the handle is inserted into the insertion groove. Of course, the first connector 15 and the second connector 28 may have other structures, such as a first connecting piece group arranged along the circumferential direction may be provided on the handle near the other end, and correspondingly, a second connecting piece group is provided on the inner wall of the inserting slot, and when the handle is inserted into the inserting slot, the first connecting piece group and the second connecting piece group can be attached to each other to achieve electrical connection.

Specifically, the steam generating device may include a heating mechanism 25 and a second pump 26, the second pump 26 is connected to the second water chamber 22 and the heating mechanism 25 respectively, so as to input water into the heating mechanism 25, and then heated by the heating mechanism 25 to form hot steam, and the hot steam is discharged through the steam holes to iron the clothes. The heating mechanism 25 can be disposed at a position close to the steam hole in the ironing head of the ironing machine 20, the second water chamber 22 can be disposed at an end far from the steam hole in the ironing head, and the second pump body 26 can be disposed between the heating mechanism 25 and the second water chamber 22, or disposed in the handle, as long as the two are connected through a water pipeline.

In some embodiments, the ironing machine 20 may further comprise: a liquid level sensor 29 and a controller (not shown), wherein the liquid level sensor 29 is connected to the second water chamber 22, and particularly can be disposed in the second water chamber 22 and connected to the controller for detecting the liquid level of the second water chamber 22. The liquid level sensor 29 can be configured to generate a first liquid level detection signal when the liquid level of the second water chamber 22 is higher than a first threshold, the controller is disposed on the machine body and connected with the power module, and the controller controls the first pump body 12 to stop supplying water to the second water chamber 22 after receiving the first liquid level detection signal. For example, the first pump body 12 may automatically start water replenishing after the first connector 15 and the second connector 28 are connected, generate and send a first liquid level detection signal to the controller when the liquid level sensor 29 detects that the second water chamber 22 is full, and generate and send a power-off signal to the power module 23 after the controller acquires the first liquid level detection signal, so that the power module 23 cuts off a power supply circuit for supplying power to the first pump body 12, thereby stopping water replenishing.

In some embodiments, the liquid level sensor 29 may also be configured to generate a second liquid level detection signal when the liquid level of the second water chamber 22 is lower than a second threshold value, and send the second liquid level detection signal to the controller, and the controller controls the first pump body 12 to replenish the second water chamber 22 based on the second liquid level detection signal, so that the water replenishing can be automatically started when the water amount in the second water chamber 22 is low, and the manual operation of a user is not needed. For example, when the level sensor 29 detects that the liquid level in the second water chamber 22 is lower than 1/2 or 1/3, a second liquid level detection signal may be generated and sent to the controller, and upon receiving the second liquid level detection signal, the controller may generate and send an opening signal to the first pump body 12 to start the operation of the second pump body 26 and replenish the second water chamber 22 with water.

In some embodiments, the ironing machine 20 may further comprise a switch 30 connected to the controller, the controller being electrically connected to the steam generating means, the switch 30 may be a ring-shaped button-like switch 30 arranged at the side of the handle. When the user grips the handle, the switch 30 can be triggered by a strong pressure, such as by hooking the switch 30 with the index finger, and the switch 30 can send a switch signal to the controller to cause the controller to turn on or off the steam generating device.

The utility model discloses ironing device, power module 23 realizes electrical connection through first connector 15 and second connector 28 and first pump body 26, for first pump body 12 power supply, first pump body 12 passes through delivery port 14 and water inlet 27 and second water cavity 22 and realizes water path connection, and can be for the automatic moisturizing of second water cavity 22, the volume of second water cavity 22 can set up relatively less, in order to alleviate the weight of ironer 20, convenience of customers uses, improve user experience.

Moreover, although exemplary embodiments have been described herein, the scope thereof includes any and all embodiments based on the present invention with equivalent elements, modifications, omissions, combinations (e.g., of various embodiments across), adaptations or variations. The elements of the claims are to be interpreted broadly based on the language employed in the claims and not limited to examples described in the present specification or during the prosecution of the application, which examples are to be construed as non-exclusive. It is intended, therefore, that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims and their full scope of equivalents.

The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. For example, the above-described examples (or one or more versions thereof) may be used in combination with each other. For example, other embodiments may be used by those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the above description. Additionally, in the foregoing detailed description, various features may be grouped together to streamline the disclosure. This should not be interpreted as an intention that a disclosed feature not claimed is essential to any claim. Rather, inventive subject matter may lie in less than all features of a particular disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the detailed description as examples or embodiments, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment, and it is contemplated that these embodiments may be combined with each other in various combinations or permutations. The scope of the invention should be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled.

The above embodiments are only exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention, and the protection scope of the present invention is defined by the claims. Various modifications and equivalents of the invention can be made by those skilled in the art within the spirit and scope of the invention, and such modifications and equivalents should also be considered as falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. Ironing device, characterized in that it comprises an ironing machine and a base for placing said ironing machine;

when the placing part is placed at the receiving position, the water outlet is communicated with the water inlet, and the power module is electrically connected with the first pump body through the first connector and the second connector, so that the first pump body can pump water from the first water cavity to replenish water for the second water cavity.

2. The ironing apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the ironing machine further comprises:

3. The ironing apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the ironing machine further comprises:

4. The ironing device as claimed in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the ironing machine further comprises a switch connected to the controller, the controller being electrically connected to the steam generating means, the switch being adapted to send a switch signal to the controller to cause the controller to switch the steam generating means on or off.

5. The ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that said steam generating means comprise a heating mechanism and a second pump body connected respectively to said second water chamber and to said heating mechanism to convey the water inside said second water chamber to said heating mechanism.

6. The ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that said machine body comprises an ironing head and a handle connected to said ironing head at one end, the other end of said handle forming said resting portion.

7. The ironing device as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that the base is provided with a slot for inserting the handle, the slot forming the receiving position.

8. The ironing device according to claim 1, wherein a water outlet pipe is protruded from the receiving position, an end of the water outlet pipe forms the water outlet, a groove for inserting the water outlet pipe is formed on the seating portion, and the water inlet is formed on a groove bottom of the groove.

9. Ironing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that said first connector is a plug arranged protruding on said receiving position and said second connector is a socket arranged on said resting portion.

10. The ironing apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the volume of said first water chamber is greater than the volume of said second water chamber.