JP3246177B2 - Iron - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an iron having a fog generating means for wrinkling and stretching clothes and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, this type of iron has been configured as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the configuration will be described.
As shown in the figure, the iron main body 21 includes a base 23 heated by a heater 22, a temperature detecting unit 24 for detecting a temperature of the base 23, a heater control unit 25 for controlling energization of the heater 22, An oscillating means 26 for generating ultrasonic vibration, a power supply 27 for the oscillating means 26, a fog generating means 28 for generating fog by the ultrasonic vibration,
It has a water tank 29 for storing water for fog.

Oscillating means 2 supplied with a voltage from power supply 27
6 generates ultrasonic vibration, and the ultrasonic vibration is transmitted to the mist generating means 28, and the water in the water tank 29 is brought into contact with the mist generating means 28 to generate mist.

[0004]

However, in such a configuration, the amount of fog generated by the fog generating means 28 is determined by the frequency, waveform and amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means 26, and the fog generating means 28. Is uniquely determined and fixed by the characteristics of Therefore, when the iron main body 21 is moved at a constant speed, a constant amount of fog is always applied to the fabric.

However, when the temperature of the base 23 of the iron body 21 is low, the moisture given to the fabric cannot be sufficiently evaporated, so that the fabric cannot be dried sufficiently and excess moisture remains on the fabric, resulting in a poor finish. was there.

On the other hand, in actual ironing work, the speed at which the iron body 21 is moved is not constant.
Since the amount of mist generated from the mist generating means 28 is constant, the portion where the iron body 21 is moved quickly has a small amount of moisture adhering to the cloth, and conversely, the portion where the iron body 21 is moved slowly has a large amount of moisture. Become. Due to the unevenness of the water, there is a problem that the finish by ironing can be uneven.

Further, since the amount of mist generated from the mist generating means 28 is constant, the moisture supplied to the fabric is constant, and the difference in the thickness of the fabric and the moisture contained in the fabric itself to be ironed. There is a problem that the amount of water may be excessive or deficient depending on the residual amount.

That is, when the cloth is thick or the residual amount of moisture is small, the moisture is insufficient and wrinkles do not grow sufficiently. On the other hand, when the cloth is thin or the residual amount of moisture is large, the moisture is large. The finish is too bad.

It is a first object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems and to improve the finishing effect by appropriately controlling the amount of mist generated in accordance with the temperature of the base of the iron body. A second object is to control the amount of fog generated according to the speed at which the iron body is moved and the state of use. A third object is to control the amount of fog generated in accordance with the thickness of the fabric and the residual amount of moisture of the fabric.

[0010]

In order to achieve the first object, the present invention provides a base heated by a heater, heater control means for controlling energization of the heater,
Temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base, oscillating means for generating ultrasonic vibration, oscillation controlling means for controlling the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillating means, a power supply for supplying a voltage to the oscillating means, Fog generating means for generating fog by
It has a water tank for storing water, the oscillation control means,
A first problem solving means is to control the frequency or amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillating means by the output of the temperature detecting means.

[0011] Further, a base heated by the heater, heater control means for controlling energization to the heater,
Temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base, oscillating means for generating ultrasonic vibration, a variable voltage power supply for supplying a voltage to the oscillating means, fog generating means for generating fog by ultrasonic vibration, and storing water A second solution to the problem is that the variable voltage power supply includes a water tank that controls the voltage supplied to the oscillation means based on the output of the temperature detection means.

In order to achieve the second object, in addition to the first means for solving the above-mentioned problems, a state of detecting the use state of the iron body such as the speed of moving the iron body and whether or not the iron body is used. A third problem solving means is that a detecting means is provided, and the oscillation control means controls the frequency or amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillating means based on the output of the state detecting means.

[0013] In addition to the first means for solving the problems,
There is provided state detection means for detecting the operating state of the iron body such as the speed of moving the iron body and whether or not the iron body is being used, and the variable voltage power supply controls the voltage supplied to the oscillation means based on the output of the state detection means. That the fourth
Means to solve the problem.

In order to achieve a third object, in addition to the first means for solving the above-mentioned problems, a timer means for measuring time, and a timer means for detecting the temperature of the base and a temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base. A fifth means for solving the above-mentioned problem is provided with arithmetic means for calculating the relationship between the temperature of the base and time, and wherein the oscillation control means controls the frequency or amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillation means by the output of the arithmetic means. And

[0015] In addition to the first means for solving the problems,
Timer means for measuring time, and arithmetic means for calculating the relationship between the base temperature and time from the output of the timer means and the temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the base are provided, and the variable voltage power supply is provided by the output of the arithmetic means. The control of the voltage supplied to the oscillating means is a sixth means for solving the problem.

[0016]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the heater is energized to heat the base, the temperature of the base is detected by the temperature detecting means, and the output is inputted to the heater controlling means. The means controls the power supply to the heater to control the temperature of the base to a predetermined temperature. Further, the output of the temperature detecting means is also input to the oscillation control means, so that the amount of fog can be controlled by changing the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillation means.

Therefore, when the temperature of the base of the iron body is lowered, the amount of mist generated can be reduced, and excess moisture can be prevented from remaining on the fabric.

Further, according to the second problem solving means, the temperature of the base is controlled to a predetermined temperature, the output of the temperature detecting means is input to a variable voltage power supply, and the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means is changed. The amount of fog generated can be controlled.

Therefore, when the temperature of the base of the iron body decreases, the amount of mist generated can be reduced, and excess moisture can be prevented from remaining on the fabric.

Further, according to the third problem solving means, the state detecting means detects the operating speed of the iron main body such as the speed of moving the iron main body and whether or not the iron main body is used, and outputs the output to the oscillation control means. The fog generation amount can be controlled by changing the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means, and the fog generation amount can be changed depending on the speed at which the iron body is moved. Water can be supplied evenly.

According to the fourth means for solving the problem, the state detecting means detects the operating speed of the iron body, such as the speed at which the iron body is moved and whether or not the iron body is used, and inputs the output to the variable voltage power supply. The amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means can be changed to control the amount of fog generated by changing the amplitude, and the amount of fog generated can be changed by the speed at which the iron body is moved. Water can be supplied evenly.

Further, according to the fifth problem solving means, the outputs of the temperature detecting means and the timer means are calculated by the calculating means, and the degree of change of the temperature of the base of the iron main body with respect to time,
For example, by detecting a temperature gradient or the like and inputting it to the oscillation control means, it is possible to change the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillation means to control the amount of fog generated, and to control the thickness of the cloth and the moisture content. An appropriate amount of water can be supplied according to the remaining amount and the like.

Further, according to the sixth problem solving means, the outputs of the temperature detecting means and the timer means are calculated by the calculating means, and the degree of change of the temperature of the base of the iron main body with respect to time, for example, a temperature gradient or the like is detected and changed. It is possible to control the amount of fog by changing the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means by inputting it to a voltage power supply. Can be supplied.

[0024]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG.
A base 3 heated by the heater 2, temperature detecting means 4 for detecting the temperature of the base 3, a heater control means 5 for controlling energization of the heater 2, an oscillating means 6 for generating ultrasonic vibration, An oscillation control means 7 for controlling the oscillation frequency or waveform of the means 6, a power supply 8 for supplying a voltage to the oscillation means 6, and a fog generating means 9 for generating fog by ultrasonic vibration
And a water tank 10 for storing water for fog.

The oscillating means 6 generates ultrasonic vibrations, and comprises a speaker, a ceramic vibrator, and the like. A temperature signal is input from the temperature detecting means 4 to the oscillation control means 7 in the form of a DC voltage, a pulse signal or the like. Oscillation control means 7
Controls the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillating means 6 based on the output of the temperature detecting means 4, and includes, for example, a voltage variable oscillator (VC
O) or an oscillation circuit such as a monostable multivibrator is generally used.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The heater 2 is energized to heat the base 3, the temperature of the base 3 is detected by the temperature detection means 4, and the output is detected by the heater control means 5.
The heater control means 5 controls the power supply to the heater 2 to control the temperature of the base 3 to a predetermined temperature.

On the other hand, the output of the temperature detection means 4 is also input to the oscillation control means 7, and the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillation means 6 is transmitted to the fog generation means 9 by the input from the oscillation control means 7, and is transmitted from the water tank 10. The mist is generated by bringing the supplied water into contact with the mist generating means 9.

At this time, when the frequency or the waveform of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillation means 6 is changed by the oscillation control means 7, the frequency or the waveform of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 changes. That is, with this configuration, the frequency of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generator 9 can be changed by the change in the temperature of the base 3, and the amount of fog generated by the fog generator 9 can be controlled.

Generally, this type of fog generating means 9 by ultrasonic vibration has a specific frequency that generates the largest amount of fog, and the fog generation amount decreases at frequencies other than the specific frequency. Has properties. Therefore, by changing the frequency centering on the inherent frequency, the fog generating means 9 is changed.
Fog generation can be controlled.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. As shown in the figure, a temperature signal is input from the temperature detecting means 4 to the variable voltage power supply 11 in the form of a DC voltage, a pulse signal or the like. The variable voltage power supply 11 is configured so that the output voltage can be changed by the input signal. For example, a stabilized power supply (AVR)
And a separately-excited switching power supply are common. The oscillating means 12 changes the amplitude of the generated ultrasonic vibration when the voltage applied by the variable voltage power supply 11 changes.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. When a temperature signal from the temperature detecting means 4 is input to the variable voltage power supply 11 and the voltage applied to the oscillating means 12 by the variable voltage power supply 11 changes, the oscillating means 12 generates The amplitude of the generated ultrasonic vibration changes.

When the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means 12 changes, the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 changes. That is, with this configuration, it is possible to change the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 due to a change in the temperature of the base 3.

Generally, this type of fog generating means 9 by ultrasonic vibration has a characteristic that the fog generation amount increases as the amplitude of vibration increases. Therefore, by changing the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9, the amount of fog generated by the fog generating means 9 can be controlled.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. As shown in the figure, the state detecting means 13 detects the use state of the iron body 1 such as the speed at which the iron body 1 is moved and whether or not the iron body 1 is being used, and outputs its output to the oscillation control means 7. ing. The oscillation control means 7 controls the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillation means 6 based on the output of the state detection means 13.

The operation of the above configuration will be described.
A signal corresponding to the use state of the iron body 1 such as whether or not it is used is input to the oscillation control means 7 in the form of a DC voltage, a pulse signal, or the like. For example, the DC voltage is changed or the pulse cycle is changed depending on the speed at which the iron main body 1 is moved.

The output of the state detecting means 13 is
The ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means 6 by the input from the oscillation control means 7 is transmitted to the mist generating means 9, and the water supplied from the water tank 10 is brought into contact with the mist generating means 9, whereby the mist is formed. generate.

With this configuration, it is possible to change the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 due to a change in the use state of the iron body 1. Then, similarly to the first embodiment, the amount of fog generated by the fog generating means 9 can be controlled.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the second and third embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
As shown in the figure, from the state detecting means 13, a signal corresponding to the use state of the iron body 1 such as the speed at which the iron body 1 is moved and whether or not the iron body 1 is used is in the form of a DC voltage, a pulse signal, or the like. Input to the variable voltage power supply 11. The variable voltage power supply 11 outputs the oscillation
The voltage to be supplied to is controlled.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. When the state signal of the iron body 1 from the state detecting means 13 is input to the variable voltage power supply 11 and the voltage applied to the oscillation means 12 by the variable voltage power supply 11 changes, The amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the means 12 changes. When the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means 12 changes, the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 changes.

With this configuration, it is possible to change the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 due to a change in the use state of the iron body 1. Then, similarly to the second embodiment, the amount of fog generated by the fog generating means 9 can be adjusted.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted. As shown in the figure, the timer means 14 measures time, and inputs the output of the timer means 14 and the output of the temperature detection means 4 to the calculation means 15. The calculating means 15 includes the timer means 1
The relationship between the temperature and time of the base 3 is calculated from the output of the temperature detector 4 and the output of the temperature detector 4, and the output is input to the oscillation controller 7. The oscillation control means 7 controls the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillation means 6 based on the output of the calculation means 15.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The output of the timer means 14 for measuring time and the output of the temperature detecting means 4 for detecting the temperature of the base 3 are both input to the calculating means 15. A correlation value such as a temperature gradient with respect to time of the temperature of the base 3 obtained by calculating the data of both outputs is input to the oscillation control means 7 in the form of a DC voltage or a pulse signal.

The ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means 6 is transmitted to the mist generating means 9 by the input from the oscillating control means 7, and the mist is generated by bringing the water supplied from the water tank 10 into contact with the mist generating means 9. Let it.

With this configuration, the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 can be changed by the temperature gradient of the temperature of the base 3 or the like. And the first
The amount of fog generated by the fog generating means 9 can be controlled in the same manner as in the embodiment.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. The same components as those in the second and fifth embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
As shown in the figure, the calculating means 15 calculates the relationship between the temperature of the base 3 and time from the output of the timer means 14 and the output of the temperature detecting means 4, and inputs the output to the variable voltage power supply 11. The variable voltage power supply 11 controls the voltage supplied to the oscillating means 12 based on the output of the calculating means 15.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The output of the timer means 14 for measuring time and the output of the temperature detecting means 4 for detecting the temperature of the base 3 are both calculated by the arithmetic means 32.
And a correlation value such as a temperature gradient with respect to time of the temperature of the base 3 obtained by calculating the data of both outputs from the calculating means 15 is converted into a variable voltage in the form of a DC voltage or a pulse signal. Input to the power supply 11.

When the voltage applied to the oscillating means 12 by the variable voltage power supply 11 changes, the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means 12 changes. When the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means 12 changes, the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 changes.

With this configuration, the frequency of the ultrasonic vibration transmitted to the fog generating means 9 can be changed by the temperature gradient of the temperature of the base 3 or the like. Then, similarly to the second embodiment, the amount of fog generated by the fog generating means 9 can be adjusted.

[0049]

As described above, the iron according to the present invention comprises a base heated by a heater, heater control means for controlling energization of the heater, temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the base, and ultrasonic vibration. Oscillating means for generating an ultrasonic wave, an oscillation control means for controlling the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillating means, a power supply for supplying a voltage to the oscillating means, a mist generating means for generating a mist by the ultrasonic vibration, and storing water A water tank, wherein the oscillation control means controls the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillation means by the output of the temperature detection means, so that the oscillation generated by the oscillation means due to a change in the temperature of the base. By changing the frequency or waveform of the sound wave vibration, the amount of fog generated by the fog generating means can be changed, especially when the temperature of the base is low, reducing the amount of fog generated, and Such water so as not to leave, to improve the workability of the ironing, it is possible to enhance the finish effect.

A base heated by the heater, heater control means for controlling energization of the heater,
Temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base, oscillating means for generating ultrasonic vibration, a variable voltage power supply for supplying a voltage to the oscillating means, fog generating means for generating fog by ultrasonic vibration, and storing water The variable voltage power supply controls the voltage supplied to the oscillating means by the output of the temperature detecting means, so that the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means due to a change in the temperature of the base is provided. By changing the amplitude, the amount of fog generated by the fog generating means can be changed, especially when the temperature of the base is low, the amount of fog generated is reduced, so that excess moisture does not remain on the fabric, The workability of the cliff can be improved, and the finishing effect can be enhanced.

Further, there is provided state detecting means for detecting a use state of the iron body such as a speed of moving the iron body and whether or not the iron body is being used. By controlling the frequency or waveform of the sonic vibration, the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means is changed according to the speed at which the iron body is moved, and the amount of mist generated by the mist generating means is controlled. And evenly supply moisture to the fabric to enhance the finishing effect.

Further, there is provided a state detecting means for detecting a use state of the iron body such as a moving speed of the iron body and whether or not the iron body is used, and a variable voltage power supply is supplied to the oscillating means by an output of the state detecting means. By controlling the voltage to be applied, the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means can be changed according to the speed at which the iron body is moved, and the amount of mist generated by the mist generating means can be controlled. Water can be evenly supplied to enhance the finishing effect.

Further, there are provided timer means for measuring time, and arithmetic means for calculating the relationship between the temperature of the base and time from the output of the timer means and the temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base. By controlling the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillating means based on the output of the calculating means, the thickness of the cloth, the remaining amount of moisture, etc. can be detected based on the degree of change in the temperature of the base of the iron body over time. By changing the frequency or waveform of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means, the amount of mist generated by the mist generating means can be controlled. Can be supplied, the workability of ironing can be improved, and the finishing effect can be enhanced.

Further, there are provided timer means for measuring time, and arithmetic means for calculating the relationship between the temperature of the base and the time from the output of the timer means and the temperature detecting means for detecting the temperature of the base. By controlling the voltage supplied to the oscillating means by the output of the calculating means, the thickness of the fabric, the remaining amount of moisture, etc. are detected by the degree of change of the temperature of the base of the iron body with respect to time,
By changing the amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration generated by the oscillating means, the amount of mist generated by the mist generating means can be controlled, and an appropriate amount of water can be supplied according to the thickness of the cloth or the remaining amount of water, The workability of ironing can be improved, and the finishing effect can be enhanced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an iron according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an iron according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an iron according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an iron according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an iron according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an iron according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a conventional iron.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Iron main body 2 Heater 3 Base 4 Temperature detection means 5 Heater control means 6 Oscillation means 7 Oscillation control means 8 Power supply 9 Fog generation means 10 Water tank

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Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] 1. A base heated by a heater, heater control means for controlling energization of the heater, temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature of the base, oscillating means for generating ultrasonic vibration, and oscillating means. Oscillation control means for controlling the ultrasonic vibration of, a power supply for supplying a voltage to the oscillation means,
A fog generating means for generating fog by ultrasonic vibration, and a water tank for storing water, wherein the oscillation control means controls a frequency or an amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillation means by an output of a temperature detecting means. Iron. 2. A base heated by a heater, heater control means for controlling energization of the heater, temperature detecting means for detecting a temperature of the base, oscillating means for generating ultrasonic vibration, and oscillating means. A variable voltage power supply for supplying a voltage to the power supply, fog generating means for generating fog by ultrasonic vibration, and a water tank for storing water, wherein the variable voltage power supply is supplied to the oscillation means by an output of a temperature detection means. Iron to control the voltage to be applied. 3. A state detecting means for detecting a use state of the iron body such as a speed at which the iron body is moved and whether or not the iron body is being used. 2. The iron according to claim 1, wherein the frequency or the amplitude of the sonic vibration is controlled. 4. A state detecting means for detecting a use state of the iron body such as a speed of moving the iron body and whether or not the iron body is used, and a variable voltage power supply is supplied to the oscillating means by an output of the state detecting means. 3. The iron according to claim 2, wherein the voltage applied is controlled. 5. A semiconductor device comprising: timer means for measuring time; and arithmetic means for calculating the relationship between the temperature of the base and time from the output of the timer means and the temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the base. 2. The iron according to claim 1, wherein the frequency or amplitude of the ultrasonic vibration of the oscillating means is controlled by the output of the calculating means. 6. A variable voltage power supply, comprising: timer means for measuring time; and arithmetic means for calculating the relationship between base temperature and time from the output of the timer means and the temperature detection means for detecting the temperature of the base. 3. The iron according to claim 2, wherein the voltage supplied to the oscillating means is controlled by the output of the calculating means.