WO2007104847A2 - Ironing appliance comprising a vessel for producing steam under pressure - Google Patents

Ironing appliance comprising a vessel for producing steam under pressure Download PDF

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WO2007104847A2
WO2007104847A2 PCT/FR2007/000393 FR2007000393W WO2007104847A2 WO 2007104847 A2 WO2007104847 A2 WO 2007104847A2 FR 2007000393 W FR2007000393 W FR 2007000393W WO 2007104847 A2 WO2007104847 A2 WO 2007104847A2
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Dominique Gelus
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Seb S.A.
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F22—STEAM GENERATION
    • F22B—METHODS OF STEAM GENERATION; STEAM BOILERS
    • F22B1/00—Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method
    • F22B1/28—Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method in boilers heated electrically
    • F22B1/284—Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method in boilers heated electrically with water in reservoirs
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to an ironing apparatus comprising a base comprising a tank for the production of steam under pressure and relates more particularly to an ironing apparatus in which the tank is provided with a filling orifice closed by a removable plug .
  • the user does not know where to put the plug when it has removed the orifice to fill the tank.
  • the cap is therefore most often placed on the base, with a significant risk of falling, accentuated by the cylindrical shape of the cap which tends to roll.
  • the plug can be damaged during the fall, with possible consequences on the safety of use of the device.
  • an object of the present invention is to overcome these disadvantages by providing an ironing apparatus in which the risk of falling of the closure cap of the filling orifice are eliminated.
  • the subject of the invention is an ironing apparatus comprising a base comprising a vessel for the production of pressurized steam provided with a filling orifice closed by a removable plug, characterized in that the apparatus comprises means link connecting the removable cap to the base when the cap is in an open position to access the filling port.
  • the connecting means are constituted by an articulated arm connecting the plug to the base.
  • Such an arm has the advantage of ensuring the correct and rapid positioning of the stopper facing the filling orifice when closing the stopper.
  • the cap is rotatably mounted on the articulated arm.
  • the base comprises a housing enclosing the vessel for producing steam under pressure, the articulated arm being carried by the housing.
  • the removable cap is immobilized opposite the filling orifice by fastening means allowing the opening and / or quick closing of the cap by rotation of the latter on less than one tower.
  • the plug is coupled to the end of a pipe surrounding the filling orifice by means of a bayonet type connection.
  • the cap comprises a handle projecting radially from the plug.
  • the handle actuates a safety switch when the cap is properly closed.
  • Such a safety switch increases the safety of use of the apparatus by preventing the operation of the apparatus and more particularly the heating of the tank when the cap is not properly closed.
  • the apparatus comprises guiding means raising the end cap of its opening, when the cap is not retained on the filling port by the fastening means.
  • the apparatus comprises a safety member preventing the opening of the cap when the pressure in the tank exceeds a predetermined threshold.
  • FIG. 2 represents an exploded perspective view of the closure cap coming opposite the filling orifice of the tank of the apparatus of FIGS. 1A to 1C, the housing of the apparatus not being shown on this figure;
  • FIG. 3 is another perspective view, partially exploded, of the closure cap of Figure 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a view from above of the apparatus of FIG. 1C;
  • FIG. 5 is a section along the line V-V of Figure 4.
  • FIGS. 1A to 1C show an ironing apparatus comprising a base 1 comprising a housing 10 enclosing a steam generating tank 2, visible in FIG. 2.
  • the tank 2 conventionally comprises heating means allowing the production of steam under a maximum pressure of the order of 4.5 bar and a solenoid valve intended to be connected to an iron by a cord, not shown in the figures.
  • the tank 2 is advantageously made of stainless steel material with a thickness of 1, 2mm and has a filling orifice 3 around which is welded a filling pipe 4 closed by a removable cap 5.
  • the apparatus comprises connecting means 6 connecting the plug 5 to the base 1 when the plug 5 is open to allow access to the filling orifice 3.
  • these means of link are constituted by an articulated arm 6 connecting the plug 5 to the housing 10.
  • the articulated arm 6 When the cap 5 is open, the articulated arm 6 is brought back by a return spring 60, visible in FIG. 2, in a substantially vertical position illustrated in FIG. 1A, in which the articulated arm 6 is immobilized by an end stop. race.
  • the articulated arm 6 comprises an elongate body 61 of substantially rectangular cross-section, which is provided at one of its ends with a hinge pin 62 pivotally mounted at the edge of the housing 10, another end supporting a circular ring 63 receiving the cap 5.
  • the cap 5 is advantageously fast opening and is rotatably mounted on the arm 6 so as to be rotated by a third of a turn between an unlocked position shown in Figure 1 B and a locked position illustrated in Figure 1C.
  • the plug 5 comprises a cover 50 having a substantially circular body of a diameter of the order of 6 cm to cap the ring 63, the upper edge of the latter comprising a restricted diameter forming a shoulder 63A under which is engaged a disc 51.
  • the disk 51 pivots inside the circular ring 63 and has a peripheral edge whose upper surface comes close to the shoulder 63A of the circular ring.
  • the disc 63 and the cover 50 are made of polyamide material and are secured to one another by assembly pins 52, carried by the disc 51, which are fitted into tubes 50A carried by the cover 50.
  • the coupling of the plug 5 on the filler neck 4 is provided by a jaw 53 of hardened stainless steel material having a thickness of 2.6 mm which is disposed between the cover 50 and the disc 51.
  • the jaw 53 comprises two symmetrical claws 53A through two lateral indentations 51A of the disc and engaging under ramps 40 formed by a folded edge at the end of the filler neck 4 to achieve a bayonet type connection, the folded edge locally with two cutouts 41 for the passage of the claws 53A.
  • the claws 53A of the jaw and the ramps 40 of the stainless steel tubing are covered with Teflon or treated by immersing in a tin bath, then optionally covered with a varnish, to promote sliding during the opening or closing of the cap 5.
  • the jaw 53 has two oblong holes 53B in which two assembly pins 52 are inserted so that the rotation of the cover 50 causes the jaw 53 to rotate, the oblong holes 53B allowing a slight rotational movement of the jaw 53 relative to at the cover 50, recoil springs 54 are provided to bring the jaw 53 into abutment against one end of the oblong holes 53B.
  • the disk 51 has a central opening 51 B surrounded by a peripheral sleeve in which is inserted a central core 55 of brass, the upper end of the central core 55 being inserted in a central opening 53C of the jaw 53.
  • the core 55 has a first shoulder 55A bearing against the edge of the central opening 53C of the jaw and has a groove 55B receiving an elastic ring 58 axially locking the jaw 53 on the core 55, the core 55 being able to rotate freely relative to the jaw 53.
  • the lower part of the core 55 receives an annular seal 56 which is engaged elastically in a groove delimited in its upper part by a second shoulder 55C, the latter having a diameter outside corresponding substantially to the outside diameter of the gasket 56.
  • Such a shoulder 55C makes it possible to press the annular seal 56 against the edge of the filling orifice 3 when the jaw 53 of the plug is screwed onto the filler neck 4, as is illustrated in FIG. 5, the ramp 40 of FIG. the tubing extending helically so that the rotation of the jaw 53 is accompanied by an axial translation of the core 55 towards the filling orifice 3.
  • the free rotation of the core 55 relative to the jaw 53 has the advantage of applying axially the seal 56 at the edge of the orifice 3 without driving the latter in rotation, which allows to significantly limit the wear of the seal 56 by friction.
  • the gasket 56 is advantageously made of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or silicone material and has a minimum height of 4 mm and preferably of the order of 10 mm, so as to be compressed, when the cap 5 is screwed on the filling pipe 4, at least 10% of its height and at most 30%, depending on the manufacturing tolerances.
  • EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer
  • silicone material has a minimum height of 4 mm and preferably of the order of 10 mm, so as to be compressed, when the cap 5 is screwed on the filling pipe 4, at least 10% of its height and at most 30%, depending on the manufacturing tolerances.
  • the filler neck 4 is provided with an opening 42, or a lateral notch, for evacuating any overflow of water present in the filler neck.
  • the filling orifice 3 advantageously has a diameter of between 20 mm and 40 mm, and preferably of the order of 30 mm, so as to allow filling or rapid emptying of the tank 2 without, however, having excessive forces on the ramps 40 of the filling pipe due to the pressure exerted on the plug 5.
  • a diameter of 30mm of the orifice makes it possible to have a filling or a drain of 1 liter of water in 6 seconds.
  • the lid 50 comprises a handle 57 extending radially, the lateral face of the handle 57 coming to actuate a safety switch 7 preventing the activation of the heating means of the tank 2 when the plug 5 is not perfectly closed.
  • This safety switch 7 shown in dashed lines in FIGS. 1A to 1C, is carried by the casing 10 and is placed at the end of the path swept by the handle 57 when the cap 5 is closed.
  • An indicator 70 is associated to this safety switch 7 so as to warn the user about the state of the safety switch 7 and thus on the correct closure of the plug 5.
  • the handle 57 incorporates a pressure indicator formed by a lever 8 pivoting inside the body of the handle 57 about an axis 80, this lever 8 having a rounded end 81 coming opposite an opening 57A made in the bottom wall of the handle 57 and an indicator surface 82 moving opposite a window 57B made in the upper surface of the handle.
  • This lever 8 is intended to cooperate with a safety member 9, carried by the tank 2, comprising a finger 90 that can move vertically as a function of the pressure in the tank, the finger 90 passing through the housing 10 at an orifice 10A facing the opening 57A of the handle when the latter is in the closed position shown in Figure 1C.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the position of the safety member 9 when the pressure difference between the tank 2 and the atmospheric pressure does not exceed 0.02 bar.
  • the safety member 9 is then in the low position in which the end of the finger 90 of the safety member is flush with the upper surface of the housing 10.
  • the lever 8 present in the handle occupies then a first position in which it is brought by gravity. In this position, the lever 8 is abutted against the bottom wall of the handle 57, the rounded end 81 of the lever then being inside the orifice 57A so that a first zone 82A of the indicator surface 82 is next to window 57B.
  • this first portion 82A of the indicator surface 82 is green to indicate to the user that it can open the cap 5. Indeed, when the safety member 9 is in this position, the handle 57 is not locked in rotation by the finger 90 and can be rotated without difficulty by the user.
  • the finger 90 of the safety member When the pressure difference between the tank 2 and the atmospheric pressure is greater than 0.02 bar, for example following the activation of the means of heating, the finger 90 of the safety member is moved upwards as shown in Figure 7. In this position, the finger 90 of the safety member is engaged in the hole 57A of the handle 57, preventing any rotational movement of the plug 5.
  • the insertion of the finger 90 through the orifice 57A is accompanied by the pivoting of the lever 8 in a position in which a second portion 82B of the indicator surface 82 is opposite the window 57B, this second part 82B is advantageously red in order to alert the user to the impossibility of opening the cap 5 due to the excessive vapor pressure prevailing in the tank 2.
  • the user is then obliged to wait until the pressure in the tank 2 drops below the threshold of 0.02 bar to open the cap.
  • This drop in pressure occurs naturally when the temperature of the tank 2 drops and can be accelerated by the user by actuating, for example, the trigger for sending steam equipping the iron.
  • the slight rotational movement existing in the connection between the handle 57 and the jaw 53 due to the presence of the oblong holes 53B, allows not to leave the safety finger 90 under lateral stress, the return springs 54 tending to bring the handle 57 in a correct position relative to the safety pin 90. The risk that the safety pin 90 is jammed in the upper position by the lateral forces generated by the handle 57 is thus eliminated.
  • a ramp 10B disposed at the end of the rotary opening stroke of the cap 5.
  • This ramp 10B has a height of about 3mm which ensures the lifting and pivoting of the handle 57 and therefore the seal 56 during the rotation of the cap 5 for its opening, creating a vent of the tank 2.
  • Such a device has the advantage of providing great ergonomics of use by ensuring the maintenance of the cap when the latter is removed from the filling orifice, thus avoiding any drop of the stopper.
  • the articulated arm has the advantage of ensuring the correct positioning of the cap facing the filler neck during closing of the cap so that the risks of poor engagement of the cap are eliminated. This last characteristic is particularly important in the case of a coupling of the cap on the pipe by means of a thread, because it eliminates the risk of deterioration of the threads and blockage of the cap that can happen when the cap is not properly engaged.
  • the central core is hollow and comprises a central cavity closed by a wall ensuring the sealing of the plug.
  • the central cavity may receive, in a manner known per se, a safety valve subjected to the pressure of the tank by means of an orifice made in the wall.
  • This safety valve may for example be calibrated to open beyond 6 bars of pressure so as to prevent any regulation fault of the heating means of the tank.
  • the coupling of the plug on the filler neck can be carried out conventionally by screwing several turns of the plug instead of a bayonet connection.

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Abstract

The invention concerns an ironing appliance comprising a base (1) including a vessel (2) for producing steam under pressure provided with a filling orifice (3) closed with a removable plug (5), characterized in that the apparatus comprises linking means (6) connecting the removable plug (5) and the base (1) when the plug is in an open position providing access to the filling orifice (3).

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APPAREIL DE REPASSAGE COMPRENANT UNE BASE COMPORTANT UNE CUVE POUR LA PRODUCTION DE VAPEUR SOUS PRESSION IRONING APPARATUS COMPRISING A BASE COMPRISING A TANK FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PRESSURIZED STEAM
La présente invention se rapporte à un appareil de repassage comprenant une base comportant une cuve pour la production de vapeur sous pression et se rapporte plus particulièrement à un appareil de repassage dans lequel la cuve est munie d'un orifice de remplissage fermé par un bouchon amovible.The present invention relates to an ironing apparatus comprising a base comprising a tank for the production of steam under pressure and relates more particularly to an ironing apparatus in which the tank is provided with a filling orifice closed by a removable plug .
Il est connu des appareils de repassage comportant une cuve pour la production de vapeur sous pression munie d'un orifice de remplissage fermé par un bouchon amovible venant se visser sur l'orifice de remplissage. Un tel appareil est par exemple décrit dans le document FR 2 706 587.It is known ironing appliances comprising a tank for the production of pressurized steam provided with a filling port closed by a removable cap which is screwed on the filling orifice. Such an apparatus is for example described in the document FR 2 706 587.
Cependant, avec de tels appareils, l'utilisateur ne sait pas où poser le bouchon lorsqu'il l'a ôté de l'orifice pour remplir la cuve. Le bouchon est donc le plus souvent posé sur la base, avec un risque important de chute, accentué par la forme cylindrique du bouchon qui tend à le faire rouler. Or, le bouchon peut être détérioré lors de la chute, avec des conséquences possibles sur la sécurité d'utilisation de l'appareil.However, with such devices, the user does not know where to put the plug when it has removed the orifice to fill the tank. The cap is therefore most often placed on the base, with a significant risk of falling, accentuated by the cylindrical shape of the cap which tends to roll. However, the plug can be damaged during the fall, with possible consequences on the safety of use of the device.
Aussi, un but de la présente invention est de remédier à ces inconvénients en proposant un appareil de repassage dans lequel les risques de chute du bouchon de fermeture de l'orifice de remplissage sont éliminés.Also, an object of the present invention is to overcome these disadvantages by providing an ironing apparatus in which the risk of falling of the closure cap of the filling orifice are eliminated.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un appareil de repassage comprenant une base comportant une cuve pour la production de vapeur sous pression munie d'un orifice de remplissage fermé par un bouchon amovible, caractérisé en ce que l'appareil comporte des moyens de liaison reliant le bouchon amovible à la base lorsque le bouchon est dans une position ouverte permettant d'accéder à l'orifice de remplissage.For this purpose, the subject of the invention is an ironing apparatus comprising a base comprising a vessel for the production of pressurized steam provided with a filling orifice closed by a removable plug, characterized in that the apparatus comprises means link connecting the removable cap to the base when the cap is in an open position to access the filling port.
Une telle caractéristique permet d'éviter la chute du bouchon lorsqu'il est ôté de l'orifice de remplissage.Such a characteristic makes it possible to prevent the cap from falling when it is removed from the filling orifice.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, les moyens de liaison sont constitués par un bras articulé reliant le bouchon à la base. Un tel bras présente l'avantage d'assurer le positionnement correct et rapide du bouchon en regard de l'orifice de remplissage lors de la fermeture du bouchon.According to another characteristic of the invention, the connecting means are constituted by an articulated arm connecting the plug to the base. Such an arm has the advantage of ensuring the correct and rapid positioning of the stopper facing the filling orifice when closing the stopper.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le bouchon est monté rotatif sur le bras articulé. Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la base comporte un boîtier renfermant la cuve pour la production de vapeur sous pression, le bras articulé étant porté par le boîtier.According to another characteristic of the invention, the cap is rotatably mounted on the articulated arm. According to another characteristic of the invention, the base comprises a housing enclosing the vessel for producing steam under pressure, the articulated arm being carried by the housing.
Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le bouchon amovible est immobilisé en regard de l'orifice de remplissage par des moyens de fixation permettant l'ouverture et/ou la fermeture rapide du bouchon par rotation de ce dernier sur moins d'un tour.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the removable cap is immobilized opposite the filling orifice by fastening means allowing the opening and / or quick closing of the cap by rotation of the latter on less than one tower.
Une telle caractéristique permet d'avoir une grande ergonomie d'utilisation de l'appareil, notamment lors des opérations périodiques de remplissage de la cuve.Such a characteristic makes it possible to have great ergonomics of use of the apparatus, in particular during the periodic filling operations of the tank.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le bouchon est accouplé à l'extrémité d'une tubulure entourant l'orifice de remplissage au moyen d'une liaison de type baïonnette.According to another characteristic of the invention, the plug is coupled to the end of a pipe surrounding the filling orifice by means of a bayonet type connection.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, le bouchon comporte une poignée faisant saillie radialement au bouchon.According to another characteristic of the invention, the cap comprises a handle projecting radially from the plug.
Selon encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, la poignée vient actionner un interrupteur de sécurité lorsque le bouchon est correctement fermé.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the handle actuates a safety switch when the cap is properly closed.
Un tel interrupteur de sécurité permet d'augmenter la sécurité d'utilisation de l'appareil en empêchant le fonctionnement de l'appareil et plus particulièrement le chauffage de la cuve lorsque le bouchon n'est pas correctement fermé.Such a safety switch increases the safety of use of the apparatus by preventing the operation of the apparatus and more particularly the heating of the tank when the cap is not properly closed.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'appareil comporte des moyens de guidage soulevant le bouchon en fin de course de son ouverture, lorsque le bouchon n'est pas retenu sur l'orifice de remplissage par les moyens de fixation.According to another characteristic of the invention, the apparatus comprises guiding means raising the end cap of its opening, when the cap is not retained on the filling port by the fastening means.
Selon une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'appareil comporte un organe de sécurité empêchant l'ouverture du bouchon lorsque la pression dans la cuve dépasse un seuil prédéterminé. On comprendra mieux les buts, aspects et avantages de la présente invention, d'après la description donnée ci-après d'un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention présenté à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels : - les figures 1A à 1C sont des vues en perspective d'une base d'un appareil de repassage selon un mode particulier de réalisation de l'invention, le bouchon de fermeture étant représenté suivant différentes positions sur ces figures ;According to another characteristic of the invention, the apparatus comprises a safety member preventing the opening of the cap when the pressure in the tank exceeds a predetermined threshold. The aims, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be better understood from the description given below of a particular embodiment of the invention presented by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: - Figures 1A to 1C are perspective views of a base of an ironing apparatus according to a particular embodiment of the invention, the closure cap being shown in different positions in these figures;
- la figure 2 représente une vue en perspective éclatée du bouchon de fermeture venant en regard de l'orifice de remplissage de la cuve de l'appareil des figures 1A à 1 C, le boîtier de l'appareil n'étant pas représenté sur cette figure ;FIG. 2 represents an exploded perspective view of the closure cap coming opposite the filling orifice of the tank of the apparatus of FIGS. 1A to 1C, the housing of the apparatus not being shown on this figure;
- la figure 3 est une autre vue en perspective, partiellement éclatée, du bouchon de fermeture de la figure 2 ; - la figure 4 est une vue de dessus de l'appareil de la figure 1C ;- Figure 3 is another perspective view, partially exploded, of the closure cap of Figure 2; FIG. 4 is a view from above of the apparatus of FIG. 1C;
- la figure 5 est une section selon la ligne V-V de la figure 4 ;- Figure 5 is a section along the line V-V of Figure 4;
- les figures 6 et 7 représentent une vue en coupe de la base de l'appareil selon la ligne Vl-V! de la figure 4, lorsque l'intérieur de la cuve est respectivement à pression atmosphérique et sous pression. Seuls les éléments nécessaires à la compréhension de l'invention ont été représentés. Pour faciliter la lecture des dessins les mêmes éléments portent les mêmes références d'une figure à l'autre.- Figures 6 and 7 show a sectional view of the base of the apparatus along line Vl-V! of Figure 4, when the interior of the tank is respectively at atmospheric pressure and under pressure. Only the elements necessary for the understanding of the invention have been represented. To facilitate the reading of the drawings, the same elements bear the same references from one figure to another.
Les figures 1A à 1C représentent un appareil de repassage comportant une base 1 comprenant un boîtier 10 renfermant une cuve 2 génératrice de vapeur, visible sur la figure 2.FIGS. 1A to 1C show an ironing apparatus comprising a base 1 comprising a housing 10 enclosing a steam generating tank 2, visible in FIG. 2.
La cuve 2 comprend classiquement des moyens de chauffe permettant la production de vapeur sous une pression maxi de l'ordre de 4,5 bars ainsi qu'une électrovanne destinée à être raccordée à un fer à repasser par un cordon, non représentés sur les figures La cuve 2 est avantageusement réalisée en matériau inox d'une épaisseur de 1 ,2mm et présente un orifice de remplissage 3 autour duquel est soudée une tubulure de remplissage 4 fermée par un bouchon 5 amovible.The tank 2 conventionally comprises heating means allowing the production of steam under a maximum pressure of the order of 4.5 bar and a solenoid valve intended to be connected to an iron by a cord, not shown in the figures. The tank 2 is advantageously made of stainless steel material with a thickness of 1, 2mm and has a filling orifice 3 around which is welded a filling pipe 4 closed by a removable cap 5.
Plus particulièrement selon l'invention, l'appareil comporte des moyens de liaison 6 reliant le bouchon 5 à la base 1 lorsque le bouchon 5 est ouvert pour permettre l'accès à l'orifice de remplissage 3. De manière avantageuse, ces moyens de liaison sont constitués par un bras articulé 6 reliant le bouchon 5 au boîtier 10.More particularly according to the invention, the apparatus comprises connecting means 6 connecting the plug 5 to the base 1 when the plug 5 is open to allow access to the filling orifice 3. Advantageously, these means of link are constituted by an articulated arm 6 connecting the plug 5 to the housing 10.
Lorsque le bouchon 5 est ouvert, le bras articulé 6 est ramené par un ressort de rappel 60, visible sur la figure 2, dans une position sensiblement verticale illustrée à la figure 1A, dans laquelle le bras articulé 6 est immobilisé par une butée de fin de course.When the cap 5 is open, the articulated arm 6 is brought back by a return spring 60, visible in FIG. 2, in a substantially vertical position illustrated in FIG. 1A, in which the articulated arm 6 is immobilized by an end stop. race.
Conformément aux figures 2 et 3, le bras articulé 6 comporte un corps 61 allongé, de section sensiblement rectangulaire, qui est muni à l'une de ses extrémités d'un axe d'articulation 62 monté pivotant en bordure du boîtier 10, l'autre extrémité supportant une bague circulaire 63 recevant le bouchon 5.According to FIGS. 2 and 3, the articulated arm 6 comprises an elongate body 61 of substantially rectangular cross-section, which is provided at one of its ends with a hinge pin 62 pivotally mounted at the edge of the housing 10, another end supporting a circular ring 63 receiving the cap 5.
Le bouchon 5 est avantageusement à ouverture rapide et est monté rotatif sur le bras 6 de manière à pouvoir pivoter d'un tiers de tour entre une position déverrouillée illustrée sur la figure 1 B et une position verrouillée illustrée sur la figure 1C. Le bouchon 5 comporte un couvercle 50 présentant un corps sensiblement circulaire d'un diamètre de l'ordre de 6cm venant coiffer la bague 63, le bord supérieur de cette dernière comprenant un diamètre restreint formant un épaulement 63A sous lequel vient s'engager un disque 51. Le disque 51 pivote à l'intérieur de la bague circulaire 63 et présente un bord périphérique dont la surface supérieure vient à proximité de Pépaulement 63A de la bague circulaire.The cap 5 is advantageously fast opening and is rotatably mounted on the arm 6 so as to be rotated by a third of a turn between an unlocked position shown in Figure 1 B and a locked position illustrated in Figure 1C. The plug 5 comprises a cover 50 having a substantially circular body of a diameter of the order of 6 cm to cap the ring 63, the upper edge of the latter comprising a restricted diameter forming a shoulder 63A under which is engaged a disc 51. The disk 51 pivots inside the circular ring 63 and has a peripheral edge whose upper surface comes close to the shoulder 63A of the circular ring.
Le disque 63 et le couvercle 50 sont réalisés en matériau polyamide et sont rendus solidaires l'un de l'autre par des pions d'assemblage 52, portés par le disque 51 , qui sont emmanchés dans des tubes 5OA portés par le couvercle 50. L'accouplement du bouchon 5 sur la tubulure de remplissage 4 est assuré par une mâchoire 53 en matériau inox écroui d'une épaisseur de 2,6mm qui est disposée entre le couvercle 50 et le disque 51. La mâchoire 53 comporte deux griffes 53A symétriques traversant deux échancrures latérales 51 A du disque et venant s'engager sous des rampes 40 formées par un bord rabattu à l'extrémité de la tubulure de remplissage 4 pour réaliser une liaison de type baïonnette, le bord rabattu comportant localement deux découpes 41 pour le passage des griffes 53A.The disc 63 and the cover 50 are made of polyamide material and are secured to one another by assembly pins 52, carried by the disc 51, which are fitted into tubes 50A carried by the cover 50. The coupling of the plug 5 on the filler neck 4 is provided by a jaw 53 of hardened stainless steel material having a thickness of 2.6 mm which is disposed between the cover 50 and the disc 51. The jaw 53 comprises two symmetrical claws 53A through two lateral indentations 51A of the disc and engaging under ramps 40 formed by a folded edge at the end of the filler neck 4 to achieve a bayonet type connection, the folded edge locally with two cutouts 41 for the passage of the claws 53A.
De manière préférentielle, les griffes 53A de la mâchoire et les rampes 40 de la tubulure en matériau inox sont recouvertes de Téflon ou traitées par immersion dans un bain d'étain, puis éventuellement recouvert d'un vernis, afin de favoriser le glissement lors de l'ouverture ou la fermeture du bouchon 5.Preferably, the claws 53A of the jaw and the ramps 40 of the stainless steel tubing are covered with Teflon or treated by immersing in a tin bath, then optionally covered with a varnish, to promote sliding during the opening or closing of the cap 5.
La mâchoire 53 comporte deux trous oblong 53B dans lesquels s'insèrent deux pions d'assemblage 52 de sorte que la rotation du couvercle 50 entraîne la rotation de la mâchoire 53, les trous oblongs 53B autorisant un léger débattement rotatif de la mâchoire 53 par rapport au couvercle 50, des ressorts de rappels 54 étant prévus pour amener la mâchoire 53 en butée contre une extrémité des trous oblongs 53B.The jaw 53 has two oblong holes 53B in which two assembly pins 52 are inserted so that the rotation of the cover 50 causes the jaw 53 to rotate, the oblong holes 53B allowing a slight rotational movement of the jaw 53 relative to at the cover 50, recoil springs 54 are provided to bring the jaw 53 into abutment against one end of the oblong holes 53B.
Comme on peut le voir sur la figure 3, le disque 51 comporte une ouverture centrale 51 B entourée d'un manchon périphérique dans lequel vient s'insérer un noyau central 55 en laiton, l'extrémité supérieure du noyau central 55 s'insérant dans une ouverture centrale 53C de la mâchoire 53. Le noyau 55 comporte un premier épaulement 55A venant en appui contre le bord de l'ouverture centrale 53C de la mâchoire et présente une rainure 55B recevant un anneau élastique 58 bloquant axialement la mâchoire 53 sur le noyau 55, le noyau 55 pouvant cependant tourner librement par rapport à la mâchoire 53. La partie inférieure du noyau 55 reçoit un joint annulaire 56 qui est engagé élastiquement dans une gorge délimitée dans sa partie supérieure par un second épaulement 55C, ce dernier présentant un diamètre extérieur correspondant sensiblement au diamètre extérieur du joint 56.As can be seen in Figure 3, the disk 51 has a central opening 51 B surrounded by a peripheral sleeve in which is inserted a central core 55 of brass, the upper end of the central core 55 being inserted in a central opening 53C of the jaw 53. The core 55 has a first shoulder 55A bearing against the edge of the central opening 53C of the jaw and has a groove 55B receiving an elastic ring 58 axially locking the jaw 53 on the core 55, the core 55 being able to rotate freely relative to the jaw 53. The lower part of the core 55 receives an annular seal 56 which is engaged elastically in a groove delimited in its upper part by a second shoulder 55C, the latter having a diameter outside corresponding substantially to the outside diameter of the gasket 56.
Un tel épaulement 55C permet de presser le joint 56 annulaire contre le bord de l'orifice de remplissage 3 lorsque la mâchoire 53 du bouchon est vissée sur la tubulure de remplissage 4, ainsi que cela est illustré sur la figure s, la rampe 40 de la tubulure s'étendant hélicoïdalement de sorte que la rotation de la mâchoire 53 s'accompagne d'une translation axiale du noyau 55 vers l'orifice de remplissage 3. Lors de cette fermeture du bouchon 5, la libre rotation du noyau 55 par rapport à la mâchoire 53 présente l'avantage d'appliquer axialement le joint 56 en bordure de l'orifice 3 sans entraîner ce dernier en rotation, ce qui permet de limiter considérablement l'usure du joint 56 par friction.Such a shoulder 55C makes it possible to press the annular seal 56 against the edge of the filling orifice 3 when the jaw 53 of the plug is screwed onto the filler neck 4, as is illustrated in FIG. 5, the ramp 40 of FIG. the tubing extending helically so that the rotation of the jaw 53 is accompanied by an axial translation of the core 55 towards the filling orifice 3. During this closure of the plug 5, the free rotation of the core 55 relative to the jaw 53 has the advantage of applying axially the seal 56 at the edge of the orifice 3 without driving the latter in rotation, which allows to significantly limit the wear of the seal 56 by friction.
Le joint 56 est avantageusement réalisé en matériau EPDM (Éthylène Propylène Diène Monomère) ou bien en silicone et présente une hauteur minimale de 4mm et préférentiellement de l'ordre de 10mm, de manière à pouvoir être comprimé, lorsque le bouchon 5 est vissé sur la tubulure de remplissage 4, au minimum de 10% de sa hauteur et au maximum de 30 %, en fonction des tolérances de fabrication. Une telle caractéristique permet d'assurer à la fois une bonne étanchéité et une durée de vie importante du joint 56 en lui permettant de conserver une bonne élasticité dans le temps. De manière avantageuse, la tubulure de remplissage 4 est munie d'une ouverture 42, ou d'une échancrure latérale, permettant d'évacuer un éventuel trop plein d'eau présent dans la tubulure de remplissage.The gasket 56 is advantageously made of EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or silicone material and has a minimum height of 4 mm and preferably of the order of 10 mm, so as to be compressed, when the cap 5 is screwed on the filling pipe 4, at least 10% of its height and at most 30%, depending on the manufacturing tolerances. Such a feature ensures both a good seal and a long life of the seal 56 by allowing it to maintain good elasticity over time. Advantageously, the filler neck 4 is provided with an opening 42, or a lateral notch, for evacuating any overflow of water present in the filler neck.
L'orifice de remplissage 3 présente avantageusement un diamètre compris entre 20mm et 40mm, et préférentiellement de l'ordre de 30mm, de manière à permettre un remplissage ou une vidange rapide de la cuve 2 sans toutefois avoir des efforts excessifs sur les rampes 40 de la tubulure de remplissage du fait de la pression exercée sur le bouchon 5. A titre d'exemple, un diamètre de 30mm de l'orifice permet d'avoir un remplissage ou une vidange de 1 litre d'eau en 6 secondes. Afin de faciliter la manipulation du bouchon 5, le couvercle 50 comporte une poignée 57 s'étendant radialement, la face latérale de la poignée 57 venant actionner un interrupteur de sécurité 7 interdisant l'activation des moyens de chauffe de la cuve 2 lorsque le bouchon 5 n'est pas parfaitement fermé. Cet interrupteur de sécurité 7, représenté en pointillé sur les figures 1A à 1C, est porté par le boîtier 10 et est disposé en fin de course de la trajectoire balayée par la poignée 57 lors de la fermeture du bouchon 5. Un voyant 70 est associé à cet interrupteur de sécurité 7 de manière à avertir l'utilisateur sur l'état de l'interrupteur de sécurité 7 et donc sur la fermeture correcte du bouchon 5.The filling orifice 3 advantageously has a diameter of between 20 mm and 40 mm, and preferably of the order of 30 mm, so as to allow filling or rapid emptying of the tank 2 without, however, having excessive forces on the ramps 40 of the filling pipe due to the pressure exerted on the plug 5. For example, a diameter of 30mm of the orifice makes it possible to have a filling or a drain of 1 liter of water in 6 seconds. In order to facilitate the handling of the plug 5, the lid 50 comprises a handle 57 extending radially, the lateral face of the handle 57 coming to actuate a safety switch 7 preventing the activation of the heating means of the tank 2 when the plug 5 is not perfectly closed. This safety switch 7, shown in dashed lines in FIGS. 1A to 1C, is carried by the casing 10 and is placed at the end of the path swept by the handle 57 when the cap 5 is closed. An indicator 70 is associated to this safety switch 7 so as to warn the user about the state of the safety switch 7 and thus on the correct closure of the plug 5.
De manière avantageuse, la poignée 57 intègre un indicateur de pression formé par un levier 8 pivotant à l'intérieur du corps de la poignée 57 autour d'un axe 80, ce levier 8 comportant une extrémité arrondie 81 venant en regard d'une ouverture 57A réalisée dans la paroi inférieure de la poignée 57 et une surface indicatrice 82 se déplaçant en regard d'une fenêtre 57B réalisée dans la surface supérieure de la poignée.Advantageously, the handle 57 incorporates a pressure indicator formed by a lever 8 pivoting inside the body of the handle 57 about an axis 80, this lever 8 having a rounded end 81 coming opposite an opening 57A made in the bottom wall of the handle 57 and an indicator surface 82 moving opposite a window 57B made in the upper surface of the handle.
Ce levier 8 est destiné à coopérer avec un organe de sécurité 9, porté par la cuve 2, comportant un doigt 90 pouvant se déplacer verticalement en fonction de la pression dans la cuve, le doigt 90 traversant le boîtier 10 au niveau d'un orifice 10A se trouvant en regard de l'ouverture 57A de la poignée lorsque cette dernière se trouve dans la position fermée illustrée à la figure 1C.This lever 8 is intended to cooperate with a safety member 9, carried by the tank 2, comprising a finger 90 that can move vertically as a function of the pressure in the tank, the finger 90 passing through the housing 10 at an orifice 10A facing the opening 57A of the handle when the latter is in the closed position shown in Figure 1C.
Le fonctionnement de l'organe de sécurité 9 et son interaction avec le levier 8 indicateur de pression vont maintenant être décrit en relation avec les figures 6 et 7.The operation of the safety member 9 and its interaction with the pressure indicator lever 8 will now be described in relation with FIGS. 6 and 7.
La figure 6 illustre la position de l'organe de sécurité 9 lorsque la différence de pression entre la cuve 2 et la pression atmosphérique n'excède pas 0,02 bar.FIG. 6 illustrates the position of the safety member 9 when the pressure difference between the tank 2 and the atmospheric pressure does not exceed 0.02 bar.
Conformément à cette figure, l'organe de sécurité 9 se trouve alors en position basse dans laquelle l'extrémité du doigt 90 de l'organe de sécurité se trouve affleurant avec la surface supérieure du boîtier 10. Le levier 8 présent dans la poignée occupe alors une première position dans laquelle il est amené par gravité. Dans cette position, le levier 8 est en buté contre la paroi inférieure de la poignée 57, l'extrémité arrondie 81 du levier se trouvant alors à l'intérieur de l'orifice 57A de sorte qu'une première zone 82A de la surface indicatrice 82 se trouve en regard de la fenêtre 57B. De manière avantageuse, cette première partie 82A de la surface indicatrice 82 est de couleur verte pour indiquer à l'utilisateur qu'il peut ouvrir le bouchon 5. En effet, lorsque l'organe de sécurité 9 se trouve dans cette position, la poignée 57 n'est pas bloquée en rotation par le doigt 90 et peut donc être tournée sans difficulté par l'utilisateur. Lorsque la différence de pression entre la cuve 2 et la pression atmosphérique est supérieure à 0.02 bar, par exemple suite à l'activation des moyens de chauffe, le doigt 90 de l'organe de sécurité est déplacé vers le haut ainsi que cela est illustré à la figure 7. Dans cette position, le doigt 90 de l'organe de sécurité se trouve engagé dans l'orifice 57A de la poignée 57, empêchant tout mouvement de rotation du bouchon 5. L'insertion du doigt 90 au travers de l'orifice 57A est accompagnée du pivotement du levier 8 dans une position dans laquelle une deuxième partie 82B de la surface indicatrice 82 se trouve en regard de la fenêtre 57B, cette deuxième partie 82B étant avantageusement de couleur rouge de manière à alerter l'utilisateur sur l'impossibilité d'ouvrir le bouchon 5 du fait de la pression de vapeur excessive régnant dans la cuve 2. L'utilisateur est alors obligé d'attendre que la pression dans la cuve 2 chute en deçà du seuil de 0.02 bar pour pouvoir ouvrir le bouchon. Cette chute de la pression s'effectue naturellement lorsque la température de la cuve 2 baisse et peut être accélérée par l'utilisateur en actionnant, par exemple, la gâchette pour l'envoi de vapeur équipant le fer à repasser. En cas de tentative d'ouverture du bouchon 5 alors que le doigt 90 est engagé dans la poignée 57, le léger débattement rotatif existant dans la liaison entre la poignée 57 et la mâchoire 53, du fait de la présence des trous oblongs 53B, permet de ne pas laisser le doigt 90 de sécurité sous contrainte latérale, les ressorts de rappel 54 ayant tendance a ramener la poignée 57 dans une position correcte par rapport au doigt 90 de sécurité. Le risque que le doigt de sécurité 90 soit coincé en position haute par les efforts latéraux engendrés par la poignée 57 est ainsi éliminé.According to this figure, the safety member 9 is then in the low position in which the end of the finger 90 of the safety member is flush with the upper surface of the housing 10. The lever 8 present in the handle occupies then a first position in which it is brought by gravity. In this position, the lever 8 is abutted against the bottom wall of the handle 57, the rounded end 81 of the lever then being inside the orifice 57A so that a first zone 82A of the indicator surface 82 is next to window 57B. Advantageously, this first portion 82A of the indicator surface 82 is green to indicate to the user that it can open the cap 5. Indeed, when the safety member 9 is in this position, the handle 57 is not locked in rotation by the finger 90 and can be rotated without difficulty by the user. When the pressure difference between the tank 2 and the atmospheric pressure is greater than 0.02 bar, for example following the activation of the means of heating, the finger 90 of the safety member is moved upwards as shown in Figure 7. In this position, the finger 90 of the safety member is engaged in the hole 57A of the handle 57, preventing any rotational movement of the plug 5. The insertion of the finger 90 through the orifice 57A is accompanied by the pivoting of the lever 8 in a position in which a second portion 82B of the indicator surface 82 is opposite the window 57B, this second part 82B is advantageously red in order to alert the user to the impossibility of opening the cap 5 due to the excessive vapor pressure prevailing in the tank 2. The user is then obliged to wait until the pressure in the tank 2 drops below the threshold of 0.02 bar to open the cap. This drop in pressure occurs naturally when the temperature of the tank 2 drops and can be accelerated by the user by actuating, for example, the trigger for sending steam equipping the iron. In case of an attempt to open the cap 5 while the finger 90 is engaged in the handle 57, the slight rotational movement existing in the connection between the handle 57 and the jaw 53, due to the presence of the oblong holes 53B, allows not to leave the safety finger 90 under lateral stress, the return springs 54 tending to bring the handle 57 in a correct position relative to the safety pin 90. The risk that the safety pin 90 is jammed in the upper position by the lateral forces generated by the handle 57 is thus eliminated.
Afin de faciliter l'ouverture du bouchon 5 et contrer une éventuelle dépression pouvant apparaître dans la cuve 2 lors du refroidissement de cette dernière, il est prévu, sur la surface du boîtier 10 balayée par la poignée 57, une rampe 10B disposée à l'extrémité de la course rotative d'ouverture du bouchon 5. Cette rampe 10B, visible sur la figure 4, présente une hauteur de l'ordre de 3mm qui assure le soulèvement et le pivotement de la poignée 57 et donc du joint 56 lors de la rotation du bouchon 5 pour son ouverture, créant une mise à l'air de la cuve 2.In order to facilitate the opening of the plug 5 and counter a possible depression that may appear in the tank 2 during the cooling thereof, there is provided, on the surface of the housing 10 swept by the handle 57, a ramp 10B disposed at the end of the rotary opening stroke of the cap 5. This ramp 10B, visible in Figure 4, has a height of about 3mm which ensures the lifting and pivoting of the handle 57 and therefore the seal 56 during the rotation of the cap 5 for its opening, creating a vent of the tank 2.
Un tel appareil présente l'avantage de procurer une grande ergonomie d'utilisation en assurant le maintien du bouchon lorsque ce dernier est ôté de l'orifice de remplissage, évitant ainsi toute chute du bouchon. De plus, le bras articulé présente l'avantage d'assurer le positionnement correct du bouchon en regard de la tubulure de remplissage lors de la fermeture du bouchon de sorte que les risques de mauvais engagement du bouchon sont éliminés. Cette dernière caractéristique est particulièrement importante dans le cas d'un accouplement du bouchon sur la tubulure au moyen d'un pas de vis, car elle supprime le risque de détérioration des filets et de blocage du bouchon pouvant arriver lorsque le bouchon n'est pas correctement engagé.Such a device has the advantage of providing great ergonomics of use by ensuring the maintenance of the cap when the latter is removed from the filling orifice, thus avoiding any drop of the stopper. In addition, the articulated arm has the advantage of ensuring the correct positioning of the cap facing the filler neck during closing of the cap so that the risks of poor engagement of the cap are eliminated. This last characteristic is particularly important in the case of a coupling of the cap on the pipe by means of a thread, because it eliminates the risk of deterioration of the threads and blockage of the cap that can happen when the cap is not properly engaged.
Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée au mode de réalisation décrit et illustré qui n'ont été donné qu'à titre d'exemple. Des modifications restent possibles, notamment du point de vue de la constitution des divers éléments ou par substitution d'équivalents techniques, sans sortir pour autant du domaine de protection de l'invention.Of course, the invention is not limited to the embodiment described and illustrated which have been given by way of example. Modifications are possible, particularly from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements or by substitution of technical equivalents, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.
Ainsi, dans l'exemple illustré, le noyau central est creux et comporte une cavité centrale fermée par une paroi assurant l'étanchéité du bouchon. Cependant, dans une variante de réalisation non illustrée, la cavité centrale pourra recevoir, de manière connue en soi, une soupape de sécurité soumise à la pression de la cuve au moyen d'un orifice réalisé dans la paroi. Cette soupape de sécurité pourra par exemple être tarée pour s'ouvrir au-delà de 6 bars de pression de manière à prévenir tout défaut de régulation des moyens de chauffe de la cuve.Thus, in the illustrated example, the central core is hollow and comprises a central cavity closed by a wall ensuring the sealing of the plug. However, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the central cavity may receive, in a manner known per se, a safety valve subjected to the pressure of the tank by means of an orifice made in the wall. This safety valve may for example be calibrated to open beyond 6 bars of pressure so as to prevent any regulation fault of the heating means of the tank.
Ainsi, dans une variante de réalisation non représentée, l'accouplement du bouchon sur la tubulure de remplissage pourra s'effectuer classiquement par vissage sur plusieurs tours du bouchon au lieu d'une liaison baïonnette. Thus, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the coupling of the plug on the filler neck can be carried out conventionally by screwing several turns of the plug instead of a bayonet connection.

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1) Appareil de repassage comprenant une base (1) comportant une cuve (2) comprenant des moyens de chauffage pour la production de vapeur sous pression, la cuve (2) étant munie d'un orifice de remplissage (3) fermé par un bouchon amovible (5), caractérisé en ce que l'appareil comporte des moyens de liaison (6) reliant le bouchon (5) amovible à la base (1) lorsque le bouchon est dans une position ouverte permettant d'accéder à l'orifice de remplissage (3). 2) Appareil de repassage selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que lesdits moyens de liaison sont constitués par un bras articulé (6) reliant le bouchon (5) à la base (1).1) Ironing apparatus comprising a base (1) comprising a tank (2) comprising heating means for producing steam under pressure, the tank (2) being provided with a filling orifice (3) closed by a plug removable device (5), characterized in that the apparatus comprises connecting means (6) connecting the plug (5) to the removable base (1) when the plug is in an open position to access the orifice of filling (3). 2) An ironing appliance according to claim 1, characterized in that said connecting means are constituted by an articulated arm (6) connecting the plug (5) to the base (1).
3) Appareil de repassage selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon (5) est monté rotatif sur le bras articulé (6). 4) Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 ou 3, caractérisé en ce que la base (1) comporte un boîtier (10) renfermant la cuve (2) pour la production de vapeur sous pression et en ce que le bras articulé (6) est porté par le boîtier (10).3) Ironing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that the plug (5) is rotatably mounted on the articulated arm (6). 4) Ironing appliance according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the base (1) comprises a housing (10) enclosing the tank (2) for the production of steam under pressure and that the arm articulated (6) is carried by the housing (10).
5) Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon (5) amovible est immobilisé en regard de l'orifice de remplissage (3) par des moyens de fixation permettant l'ouverture et/ou la fermeture rapide du bouchon (5) par rotation de ce dernier sur moins d'un tour.5) An ironing appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the plug (5) is detachable immobilized opposite the filling orifice (3) by fastening means for opening and / or rapidly closing the cap (5) by rotating the latter on less than one turn.
6) Appareil de repassage selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que ledit bouchon (5) est accouplé à l'extrémité d'une tubulure (4) entourant l'orifice de remplissage (3) au moyen d'une liaison de type baïonnette.6) An ironing appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that said plug (5) is coupled to the end of a pipe (4) surrounding the filling orifice (3) by means of a bayonet type connection .
7) Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 4 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le bouchon (5) comporte une poignée (57) faisant saillie radialement au bouchon (5). 8) Appareil de repassage selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que ladite poignée (57) vient actionner un interrupteur de sécurité (7) lorsque le bouchon (5) est correctement fermé.7) An ironing appliance according to any one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the plug (5) comprises a handle (57) projecting radially from the plug (5). 8) An ironing appliance according to claim 7, characterized in that said handle (57) actuates a safety switch (7) when the plug (5) is properly closed.
9) Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 5 à 8, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens de guidage soulevant le bouchon (5) en fin de course d'ouverture de ce dernier, lorsque le bouchon (5) n'est pas retenu sur l'orifice de remplissage (3) par les moyens de fixation.9) An ironing appliance according to any one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that it comprises guide means raising the cap (5) at the end of the opening stroke of the latter, when the plug (5). is not retained on the filling orifice (3) by the fixing means.
10) Appareil de repassage selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un organe de sécurité (9) empêchant l'ouverture du bouchon (5) lorsque la pression dans la cuve (2) dépasse un seuil prédéterminé. 10) An ironing appliance according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it comprises a safety member (9) preventing the opening of the plug (5) when the pressure in the tank (2) exceeds a predetermined threshold.
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