EP0999303B1 - Professional-type steam iron - Google Patents
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- EP0999303B1 EP0999303B1 EP99120954A EP99120954A EP0999303B1 EP 0999303 B1 EP0999303 B1 EP 0999303B1 EP 99120954 A EP99120954 A EP 99120954A EP 99120954 A EP99120954 A EP 99120954A EP 0999303 B1 EP0999303 B1 EP 0999303B1
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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
- D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
- D06F75/20—Arrangements for discharging the steam to the article being ironed
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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
- D06F75/10—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
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- the present invention relates to a professional-type steam iron.
- Conventional irons are provided with steam dispensing holes which are essentially located on the face of the plate of the iron that makes contact with the fabrics.
- Some irons have a distribution of the holes designed specifically to improve the performance of the iron, especially as regards the possibility to reach very difficult areas, such as cuffs, in items such as for example shirts.
- the aim of the present invention is to solve the above-described problem of the prior art by providing an improved type of steam iron which allows to apply steam to fabrics, and therefore iron them perfectly, even in hidden regions or regions difficult to reach with conventional irons.
- the valve means is a double-action electric valve, characterized in that it comprises a solid body inside which there is a hollow seat for the snug sliding of a flow control element, at least three ducts for connection to the outside leading into said seat, means being provided for actuating said flow control element between at least two active positions for alternately blocking said ducts, means for returning said flow control element to at least one of said positions being further provided.
- the reference numeral 1 designates a professional-type steam iron, which is conventionally composed of a handle 2 fitted above an internally hollow metal plate 3 whose lower face 3a is adapted to keep contact with fabrics to be ironed by gliding on them.
- first and second openings designated respectively by the reference numerals 4 and 5 through which steam V is dispensed; the openings are connected inside the plate 3, by means of a corresponding first duct and second duct, designated by the reference numerals 6 and 7 respectively, to at least one valve means 8 which is adapted to control the supply of steam V, is accommodated in the plate 3 and can be actuated from outside, for example by means of a button 9 located on the handle 2.
- the valve means 8 is constituted by at least one electric valve 10 of a double-action type which controls the alternating opening and closure of the first openings 4 and of the second openings 5.
- the electric valve 10 essentially comprises a solid body 11 inside which there is a hollow seat 12, inside which a flow control element 13 is fitted so that it can slide snugly.
- At least three ducts for connection to the outside respectively a first inlet duct designated by the reference numeral 14, a second outlet duct designated by the reference numeral 15 and a third outlet duct designated by the reference numeral 16, lead into the hollow seat 12.
- the electric valve 10 is provided with means 17 for actuating the flow control element 13 between at least two extreme operating positions for alternately blocking the ducts 14, 15 and 16, and with means for returning the flow control element 13 into at least one of the extreme positions.
- first duct 14 and the second duct 15 are mutually coaxial and arranged transversely with respect to the flow control element 13, while the third duct 16 is coaxial to the flow control element.
- a chamber 14a defined in the body 11 is further provided in the point where the first duct 14 and the hollow seat 12 meet.
- the flow control element 13 is composed of a cylindrical body 13a made of magnetically reactive material and is provided, at one end, with a head 19 for blocking the third duct 16; downstream of the head there is an annular groove 13b.
- the flow control element 13 is also provided with an axial cavity 20 which accommodates the return means, which are constituted by at least one helical compression spring 21 fitted in the axial cavity 20 and in which one end is in contact with the bottom of the cavity and the other end is in contact with a corresponding end wall of said hollow seat 12.
- the return means which are constituted by at least one helical compression spring 21 fitted in the axial cavity 20 and in which one end is in contact with the bottom of the cavity and the other end is in contact with a corresponding end wall of said hollow seat 12.
- Said seat is peripherally surrounded by said means 17 for actuating the flow control element 13, which essentially consist of a magnetic winding 22 which is adapted to constitute a coil.
- the head 19 of the flow control element 13 frees the third duct 16 and blocks the second duct 15.
- the steam V that arrives from the duct 13 enters the chamber 14a and passes through it into the duct 16, from which it is dispensed through the openings 5.
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Abstract
Description
- The present invention relates to a professional-type steam iron.
- Steam irons have long been known and used that allow perfect and easy ironing of all treated items and fabrics.
- Conventional irons are provided with steam dispensing holes which are essentially located on the face of the plate of the iron that makes contact with the fabrics.
- Some irons have a distribution of the holes designed specifically to improve the performance of the iron, especially as regards the possibility to reach very difficult areas, such as cuffs, in items such as for example shirts.
- It is also known, from European Patent EP 0 342 302 in the name of MICROMAX, a steam iron having on the lower surface of its plate a first and a second layout of steam delivery holes, which are actuatable separately. In this way the iron can be selectively used in two different operative modes: a first mode of conventional ironing by means of openings distributed around the lower surface of the plate; and a second mode in which the steam is delivered only by means of openings localised near the tip of the lower surface of the plate.
- Despite these refinements adopted by manufacturers, the ability to penetrate difficult areas of a particular item is not entirely satisfactory.
- The user attempts to compensate this shortcoming by lifting and orientating the iron with several maneuvers, but in the long run this becomes tiring and in any case has an uncertain outcome.
- The supply of steam to the dispensing holes also is not entirely satisfactory as regards the possibility to have orientated and powerful jets in order to reach the regions that are less accessible with the plate.
- The aim of the present invention is to solve the above-described problem of the prior art by providing an improved type of steam iron which allows to apply steam to fabrics, and therefore iron them perfectly, even in hidden regions or regions difficult to reach with conventional irons.
- This aim, and other objects which will become more apparent hereinafter, are achieved by a professional-type steam iron.
- Advantageously, the valve means is a double-action electric valve, characterized in that it comprises a solid body inside which there is a hollow seat for the snug sliding of a flow control element, at least three ducts for connection to the outside leading into said seat, means being provided for actuating said flow control element between at least two active positions for alternately blocking said ducts, means for returning said flow control element to at least one of said positions being further provided.
- Further characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment of a professional-type steam iron, illustrated only by way of non-limitative example in the accompanying drawings, wherein:
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of the steam iron according to the present invention;
- Figure 2 is a sectional view of a valve means of the steam iron in a first possible operating configuration;
- Figure 3 is a sectional view of the valve means of Figure 2 in a second possible operating configuration;
- Figure 4 is a side view of the iron according to the invention;
- Figure 5 is a plan view of the iron according to the invention.
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- With reference to the above figures, the reference numeral 1 designates a professional-type steam iron, which is conventionally composed of a handle 2 fitted above an internally
hollow metal plate 3 whose lower face 3a is adapted to keep contact with fabrics to be ironed by gliding on them. - In the lower face 3a and at least in a
region 3b of theplate 3 considered as being the front region, and more specifically at the tip thereof, there are respective first and second openings, designated respectively by thereference numerals plate 3, by means of a corresponding first duct and second duct, designated by thereference numerals 6 and 7 respectively, to at least one valve means 8 which is adapted to control the supply of steam V, is accommodated in theplate 3 and can be actuated from outside, for example by means of abutton 9 located on the handle 2. - The valve means 8 is constituted by at least one
electric valve 10 of a double-action type which controls the alternating opening and closure of thefirst openings 4 and of thesecond openings 5. - The
electric valve 10 essentially comprises a solid body 11 inside which there is ahollow seat 12, inside which aflow control element 13 is fitted so that it can slide snugly. - At least three ducts for connection to the outside, respectively a first inlet duct designated by the
reference numeral 14, a second outlet duct designated by thereference numeral 15 and a third outlet duct designated by thereference numeral 16, lead into thehollow seat 12. - The
electric valve 10 is provided withmeans 17 for actuating theflow control element 13 between at least two extreme operating positions for alternately blocking theducts flow control element 13 into at least one of the extreme positions. - In detail, the
first duct 14 and thesecond duct 15 are mutually coaxial and arranged transversely with respect to theflow control element 13, while thethird duct 16 is coaxial to the flow control element. - A chamber 14a defined in the body 11 is further provided in the point where the
first duct 14 and thehollow seat 12 meet. - The
flow control element 13 is composed of acylindrical body 13a made of magnetically reactive material and is provided, at one end, with ahead 19 for blocking thethird duct 16; downstream of the head there is an annular groove 13b. - The
flow control element 13 is also provided with anaxial cavity 20 which accommodates the return means, which are constituted by at least onehelical compression spring 21 fitted in theaxial cavity 20 and in which one end is in contact with the bottom of the cavity and the other end is in contact with a corresponding end wall of saidhollow seat 12. - Said seat is peripherally surrounded by said
means 17 for actuating theflow control element 13, which essentially consist of amagnetic winding 22 which is adapted to constitute a coil. - The operation of the invention is as follows: when the
electric valve 10 is in the configuration of Figure 3, i.e. when thehead 19 of theflow control element 13 blocks theTHIRD duct 16, the steam V escapes normally through the series ofopenings 4 formed in the lower face 3a of theplate 3. - In practice, the steam arrives from the
FIRST duct 14 and passes through the annular groove 13b of theflow control element 13 into theSECOND duct 15, from which it is delivered through theopenings 4. - When the user needs to deliver the steam V through the
front openings 5, by acting on thebutton 9 he excites the winding 22, which returns theflow control element 13 into abutment against the end wall of thehollow seat 12, overcoming the resistance of thehelical spring 21, which is compressed. - The
head 19 of theflow control element 13 frees thethird duct 16 and blocks thesecond duct 15. - The steam V that arrives from the
duct 13 enters the chamber 14a and passes through it into theduct 16, from which it is dispensed through theopenings 5. - When the action of the user on the
button 9 ceases, the winding 22 returns to the inert state and thespring 21 elongates again, returning theflow control element 13 to the configuration for normal use of the steam iron 1. - In practice it has been observed that the above-described invention achieves the intended aim.
- The invention thus conceived is susceptible of several modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the inventive concept.
- All the details may further be replaced with other technically equivalent ones.
- In practice, the materials employed, as well as the shapes and the dimensions, may be any according to requirements without thereby abandoning the protective scope of the appended claims.
- Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly, such reference signs do not have any limiting effect on the interpretation of each element identified by way of example by such reference signs.
Claims (13)
- A professional-type steam iron (1), comprising a known structure composed of a handle (2) fitted above an internally hollow metal plate (3) whose lower surface (3a) is adapted to glide in contact with fabrics, SAID METAL PLATE (3) HAVING FURTHER A FRONT SURFACE (3b), SAID PLATE (3) HAVING first and second steam dispensing openings (4), (5) which are internally connected, through corresponding first and second ducts (6), (7), to at least one valve means (8) for controlling the supply of steam, said VALVE means (8) being accommodated in said plate (3) and being actuatable from outside:, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT SAID SECOND STEAM DISPENSING OPENINGS (5) ARE LOCATED ON SAID FRONT SURFACE (3b) OF THE PLATE (3) FOR DISPENSING STEAM IN FRONT OF THE IRON (1).
- The iron according to claim 1, characterized in that said valve means (8) comprises at least one double-action electric valve (10) for alternately opening and closing said first and second openings (4), (5).
- The iron according to claim 2, characterized in that said at least one valve means (8) comprises a solid body (11) inside which a hollow seat (12) is defined for the snug sliding of a flow control element (13), at least a first, a second and a third valve duct (14), (15), (16) for connection to the outside merging in said seat (12), means (17) being provided for actuating said flow control element (13) between at least two active positions for alternately blocking said valve ducts, means for returning said flow control element (13) to at least one of said positions being further provided.
- The iron according to claim 3, characterized in that at least a first one and a second one (14), (15) of said valve ducts are co-planar and transverse with respect to said flow control element (13) and in that a third valve duct (16) is coaxial to said flow control element (13).
- The iron according to claim 4, characterized in that said first and second valve ducts (14), (15) are mutually opposite and coaxial.
- The iron according to claim 3, characterized in that said first valve duct (14) is an inlet duct and said second and third valve ducts (15), (16) are outlet ducts.
- The iron according to claim 3 characterized in that said flow control element (13) is composed of a cylindrical body (13a) made of magnetically reactive material and is provided, at one end, with a head (19) for blocking said third valve duct (16), downstream of which there is an annular groove (13b), said flow control element (13) being further axially provided with a cavity (20) for accommodating said return means.
- The iron according to claim 7, characterized in that when the flow control element (13) is in the position for blocking said third valve duct (16), said groove (13b) is co-planar and aligned with said first and second valve ducts (14), (15), connecting them without discontinuities.
- The iron according to claim 7, characterized, in that in the point where said first valve duct (14) and said axial cavity (20) meet there is a chamber (14a) which is formed in said solid body (11) and is larger than said head (19) of the flow control element (13).
- The iron according to claim 7, characterized in that said return means comprises at least one helical compression spring (21) which is fitted in said cavity (20) so that one end is in contact with the bottom of said cavity (20) and the other end is in contact with a corresponding end wall of said hollow seat (12).
- The iron according to claim 3 characterized in that said hollow seat (12) is peripherally surrounded by said means (17) for actuating said flow control element (13).
- The iron according to claim 11 characterized in that said actuation means (17) comprises a magnetic winding (22) which constitutes a coil.
- THE IRON ACCORDING TO ANY OF THE PRECEDING CLAIMS CHARACTERIZED IN THAT SAID SECOND OPENINGS (5) ARE LOCATED NEAR THE TIP OF THE PLATE (3).
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ITMO980229 | 1998-11-04 | ||
ITMO980230 IT1304920B1 (en) | 1998-11-04 | 1998-11-04 | Professional-type steam iron comprises steam dispensing holes located on the face of the plate internally connected to at least one double-action electric valve |
ITMO980229 IT1304919B1 (en) | 1998-11-04 | 1998-11-04 | Professional-type steam iron comprises steam dispensing holes located on the face of the plate internally connected to at least one double-action electric valve |
ITMO980230 | 1998-11-04 |
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EP0999303A2 EP0999303A2 (en) | 2000-05-10 |
EP0999303A3 EP0999303A3 (en) | 2001-07-18 |
EP0999303B1 true EP0999303B1 (en) | 2003-05-28 |
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AT (1) | ATE241720T1 (en) |
DE (1) | DE69908278T2 (en) |
DK (1) | DK0999303T3 (en) |
ES (1) | ES2198832T3 (en) |
PT (1) | PT999303E (en) |
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