EP0645488B1 - Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Bügeln eines Textilartikels mit einer automatischen Steuerung des Dampfzyklus - Google Patents

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Bügeln eines Textilartikels mit einer automatischen Steuerung des Dampfzyklus Download PDF

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EP0645488B1
EP0645488B1 EP19940420257 EP94420257A EP0645488B1 EP 0645488 B1 EP0645488 B1 EP 0645488B1 EP 19940420257 EP19940420257 EP 19940420257 EP 94420257 A EP94420257 A EP 94420257A EP 0645488 B1 EP0645488 B1 EP 0645488B1
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    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00—Hand irons
    • D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
    • D06F75/26—Temperature control or indicating arrangements
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00—Hand irons
    • D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
    • D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
    • D06F75/12—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water supplied to the iron from an external source
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00—Hand irons
    • D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
    • D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
    • D06F75/14—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron

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  • the present invention relates to the technical field general ironing and processes and equipment designed to formatting a textile article, such as a garment, by subjecting it to the action of a treatment thermal and mechanical ironing treatment.
  • the present invention relates to a method and apparatus of ironing a textile article in which one subjects, during an ironing cycle, said article in action of at least one heat treatment and one mechanical ironing treatment in conjunction with a steam treatment for at least part of the cycle ironing.
  • the invention relates more particularly to a method and ironing device, using an iron with steam associated via a connector to a steam generation plant.
  • the object of the invention is precisely to try to bring remedy the various drawbacks listed above, and particular to provide a process and ironing device capable of reducing most of the manual operations related to the ironing operation, and even automate most of the essential functions of the ironing operation.
  • Another object of the invention is to propose a ironing process and device for adapting optimal and repetitive steam treatment in depending on the nature of the item to be ironed.
  • Another object of the invention also aims to provide an ironing process and device able to provide the user a large choice of automatic functions ironing, and in particular cycle management steam.
  • Another object of the invention also aims to propose an ironing method and device allowing management automatic steam cycle requiring no specific gestures on the part of the user.
  • the objects assigned to the invention are achieved at using a process of ironing a textile article in which the textile article is subjected to the action of a ironing treatment including a steam treatment, said method consisting in selecting from programs preset steam cycle management a program in depending on the nature of the article to be ironed and insured automatically during the ironing cycle without user intervention steam emission according to frequency corresponding to the selected program, characterized in that among the preset programs, offers at least one steam emission program according to a sequenced cycle, such a program alternating periods vapor emission and dry periods.
  • an ironing device suitable for implementation of the process in accordance with one of the Claims 1 to 10 comprising display means 10 information representative of the various steam cycle management, selection means 11 of a steam cycle management program, means of memorization of the various programs as well as the program selected, a microprocessor connected to the means of appliance production and vapor emission and programmed to manage and automatically control the program of steam according to the cycle corresponding to the program selected, characterized in that the microprocessor is programmed to offer at least one program to broadcast steam according to a sequenced cycle alternating cycles of steam and dry cycles.
  • Figure 1 shows a general perspective view an ironing device according to the invention.
  • the steam generator 1 is connected to the iron 2 by a flexible 3 ensuring the electrical transmission and the transfer of steam under pressure. He understands internally, as is well known in the art front, a tank and heating elements not shown in Figure 1.
  • the steam generator 1 is externally limited by a housing 4 comprising a rear face 5.
  • the ironing apparatus comprises also a traditional type 2 iron with a handle 6, a pusher 7 for adjusting the temperature setpoint of an ironing sole 8 via a thermostat not shown in figures.
  • the ironing apparatus comprises also a microprocessor connected to the means of production and emission of steam from the device and programmed to manage and automatically control the emission of steam through the holes in the sole 8.
  • the microprocessor is programmed to generate control signals for the production and transmission of steam and has an electronic card to offer to the user, by means of display, such as an LCD screen 10, of information consisting in proposing a set of preset program of steam cycle management.
  • the microprocessor is programmed to offer a choice of at least one steam emission program continuously and a steam emission program according to a sequenced cycle alternating steam cycles and cycles dried up.
  • steam is therefore emitted for 1.2 or 1.9 seconds corresponding to a humidification phase of the laundry, the time remaining before the other phase steam emission corresponding to a heat treatment and mechanical of the linen, that is to say a shaping by passage of the hot soleplate of the iron.
  • each transmission duration of steam 1.2 or 1.9 seconds for example, is associated with equivalent duration of non-vaporization phase.
  • the microprocessor is also connected to a series of selection means 11 such as buttons or sliders allowing the user to scroll and / or select one of the preset programs corresponding to the nature of the item to be ironed.
  • means of memorizing the various programs, as well as the program selected by the user are provided on the device in relation to the microprocessor.
  • Such an implementation makes it possible to ensure from the connection of the device to the mains marking the start of the ironing cycle, automatic start of the means production of steam emission without further intervention from the user.
  • the apparatus according to the invention also comprises a contact detector, for example through tactile keys 12 integral with the handle 6, the presence of the person responsible for carrying out the ironing.
  • a contact detector for example through tactile keys 12 integral with the handle 6, the presence of the person responsible for carrying out the ironing.
  • Such a detector is functionally connected to means of production and emission of steam, for example by an electronic card responsible for managing information (presence or absence of the hand on the handle 6) and of them transmit.
  • One of the important steps in the compliant process the invention therefore consists after the selection step, in control or stop the emission of steam by detection respectively the presence or absence of part of the body of the person responsible for ironing, on a in this case controls the presence detector.
  • an activation means in this case a button steam emission control 13.
  • the control button 13 is used at the same time to control the emission of steam as part of a non-automatic ironing, i.e. in manual mode.
  • the microprocessor also includes a logic of control functionally connected to an electrical means allowing for security reasons to ensure a shut-off function.
  • the latter consists of cutting automatically the power supply of the means of production and emission of steam when no detection presence was highlighted after an interval preset time, for example of the order of 22 minutes. So when the user leaves, for at least 22 consecutive minutes, iron 1 without manually entering the handle 6, i.e. without generating a detection signal presence by detector 12, the power supply is cut.
  • This shut-off function can be generalized and also applied to the detection of an action on the button 13.
  • the steam generator As soon as the device is connected to the mains the steam generator is automatically energized and immediately starts heating water, preferably in a fast mode. Simultaneously, or as soon as a signal, for example an audible signal, informs the user that the device is ready to operate, different pre-established cycle management programs steam are offered, for example using pictograms registering on the LCD screen 10. Using means of selection 11, the user selects, at the start of the cycle ironing, only one program she chooses based the nature of the item to be ironed.
  • the method according to the invention then consists in ensuring automatically throughout the ironing cycle, without no user intervention, steam emission according to the frequency corresponding to the selected program.
  • the process according to the invention provides automatically initialization of the selected steam cycle, such initialization immediately making available a vapor emission.
  • the ironing process and apparatus in accordance with the invention consequently allow an appreciable gain of time by significantly reducing the handling of control leading to advanced automation of the ironing and increased user comfort.

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  1. Verfahren zum Bügeln eines Textilstücks, bei dem das Textilstück der Wirkung einer Bügelbehandlung mit einer Dampfbehandlung ausgesetzt wird, wobei das Verfahren darin besteht, unter vorerstellten Programmen zur Steuerung des Dampfzyklus ein Programm in Abhängigkeit von den Eigenschaften des zu bügelnden Stücks auszuwählen und im Verlauf eines Bügel zyklus den Dampfausstoß automatisch ohne Eingreifen seitens des Benutzers gemäß der dem ausgewählten Programm entsprechenden Frequenz zu gewährleisten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß unter den vorerstellten Programmen zumindest ein Programm zum Ausstoßen von Dampf gemäß einem Sequenzzyklus angegeben wird, wobei ein solches Programm zwischen Dampfausstoßperioden und Trockenperioden wechselt.
  2. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, ein Programm zum Ausstoßen von Dampf gemäß einem Sequenz zyklus anzugeben, bei dem die Bedampfungszeit der Nicht-Bedampfungszeit entspricht.
  3. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, ein Programm zum Ausstoßen von Dampf gemäß eine Sequenz zyklus anzugeben, bei dem die Bedampfungszeit von der Nicht-Bedampfungszeit abweicht.
  4. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, jedem Programm zur Sequenz steuerung des Dampfzyklus eine Dampfausstoßfrequenz zuzuordnen, die für das Programm charakteristisch ist und sich von derjenigen der anderen Programme unterscheidet.
  5. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, ein Programm zum kontinuierlichen Ausstoßen von Dampf anzugeben.
  6. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, gleichzeitig mit dem Auswahlschritt automatisch die Initialisierung des ausgewählten Dampfzyklus zu gewährleisten.
  7. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, nach dem Auswahlschritt den Dampfausstoß jeweils durch Erfassung der An- oder Abwesenheit eines Körperteils des Benutzers an einem Steuerorgan zu steuern oder zu unterbrechen.
  8. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, die An- oder Abwesenheit der Hand des Benutzers zu erfassen vorzugsweise am Griff eines Bügeleisens.
  9. Verfahren nach Anspruch 7 oder 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, zu Beginn des Zyklus nach dem ersten Erfassen der Anwesenheit die automatische Steuerung zum Ausstoß von Dampf durch Erfassen der Anwesenheit durch Betätigung eines Aktivierungsmittels zu aktivieren.
  10. Verfahren nach einem der Ansprüche 7 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es darin besteht, die Stromversorgung der Mittel zum Erzeugen und Ausstoßen von Dampf automatisch zu unterbrechen, wenn innerhalb eines vorbestimmten Zeitintervalls keine Anwesenheit erfaßt wurde.
  11. Bügelgerät zur Durchführung des Verfahrens nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 10, mit Mitteln (10) zur Visualisierung von Informationen, welche die verschiedenen Programme zur Steuerung des Dampfzyklus darstellen, Mitteln (11) zum Auswählen eines Programms zur Steuerung des Dampfzyklus, Mitteln zum Speichern der verschiedenen Programme sowie des ausgewählten Programms, einem mit den Dampferzeugungs- und Ausstoßmitteln des Geräts verbunden Mikroprozessor, der zum automatischen Führen und Steuern des Dampfausstoßes gemäß dem dem ausgewählten Programm entsprechenden Zyklus programmiert ist, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Mikroprozessor zum Angeben von zumindest einem Programm zum Ausstoßen von Dampf gemäß einem Sequenz zyklus programmiert ist, der zwischen Dampfzyklen und Trockenzyklen wechselt.
  12. Gerät nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Mikroprozessor zum Angeben eines Programms zum kontinuierlichen Ausstoßen von Dampf programmiert ist.
  13. Gerät nach Anspruch 11 oder 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es eine elektrische Verbindungsschaltung enthält, welche die Mittel zum Erzeugen und Ausstoßen von Dampf mit Mitteln zum Anschließen des Geräts verbindet, so daß die genannten Mittel zur Dampferzeugung in Gang gesetzt werden, sobald das Gerät angeschlossen wird.
  14. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 11 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es einen Sensor (12) enthält, der durch Kontakt die An- oder Abwesenheit des Benutzers feststellt, wobei der Sensor (12) funktionsmäßig mit den Mitteln zum Erzeugen und Ausstoßen von Dampf verbunden ist.
  15. Gerät nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es ein elektrisches Mittel enthält, das funktionsmäßig mit dem Mikroprozessor verbunden ist, um die Versorgung der Mittel zum Erzeugen und Ausstoßen von Dampf automatisch zu unterbrechen, wenn der Sensor (12) oder ein Dampfsteuerungsorgan (13) innerhalb eines vorbestimmten Zeitintervalls nicht aktiviert wurde.
  16. Gerät nach einem der Ansprüche 11 bis 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß es aus einem Dampfbügeleisen (2) besteht.
  17. Gerät nach Anspruch 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das Dampfbügeleisen (2) einem externen Dampferzeuger (1) zugeordnet ist.
EP19940420257 1993-09-24 1994-09-26 Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Bügeln eines Textilartikels mit einer automatischen Steuerung des Dampfzyklus Expired - Lifetime EP0645488B1 (de)

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