JPS6248517B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of Industrial Application The present invention relates to an iron in which a separate small-sized steam iron is attached to the iron main body to improve functionality and usability.

Conventional configurations and their problems There are two types of irons: steam irons and automatic irons that do not produce steam, and they come in various sizes and shapes. Normally, a single iron is sufficient for ironing at home, but it is often convenient to have multiple irons that can be used for different purposes.
For example, it is easier to use a small iron for detailed work on the collars and sleeves of shirts, and for cotton sheets, it is better to dampen the entire surface by spraying mist before ironing and then press it all at once with an automatic iron. You can press quickly and skillfully. However, if you try to iron with multiple irons, it takes time to prepare and also requires a certain amount of space for storage.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION The present invention makes the conventional ironing work more efficient, and provides an iron that is easy to prepare, can be ironed according to the fabric, and does not take up much space for storage.

Structure of the Invention The present invention has a structure in which a notch is provided in the front part of the iron body and a small steam iron is detachably attached thereto, and can be used as an automatic iron or a small steam iron depending on the purpose. It is easy to prepare and store after use.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The iron main body 1 is composed of a base 2 in which a heating element is embedded, a cover 3 covering the base 2, a handle 4, and the like. Reference numeral 5 denotes a notch formed in the front part of the cover 3, handle 4, etc., excluding the base 2 of the iron body 1, and an auxiliary outlet 7 is provided in the notch surface 6. Reference numeral 8 denotes a fitting provided in front of the notch 5, that is, at the tip of the base 2, and is used to attach a small steam iron 9.
It acts to lock the tip of the base 10. Reference numeral 11 denotes a recess formed in the upper surface of the base 2 in the notch 5, into which a base 10 of a small steam iron 9 is fitted. A steam hole 12 is provided in a part of the recess 11 passing through the base 2.
A heat-resistant elastic sealing material 13 is attached around the . Reference numeral 14 denotes a locking tool for fixing the rear of the small steam iron 9, which extends into the cutout surface 6 and is structured to move in conjunction with a sliding button 15 on the handle 4.

As shown in FIG. 2, the above-mentioned small steam iron 9 consists of a base 10 with a vaporization chamber 16 inside, a water can 17, and a connection plug 18 connected to the auxiliary outlet 7 on the rear surface. It is equipped with 19 is a terminal of the connection plug 18.
20 is a sheathed heater provided in the base 10, and 21 is a steam hole provided in the base 10, which corresponds to the steam hole 12 when the iron body 1 is set. 22 is a temperature controller that adjusts the temperature of the base 10. The water can 17 and the vaporization chamber 16 are connected by a drip nozzle 23, and the drip nozzle 23 is opened and closed by an opening/closing rod 25 linked to the operation of a steam button 24. 26 is a plug when using the steam iron 9 alone,
27 is its code.

When using the iron configured as described above, a small steam iron 9 is fixed to the notch 5 at the front of the iron main body 1 as shown in FIG. When the tip of the base 10 of the small steam iron 9 is hooked onto the fixture 8 and the base 10 is fitted into the recess 11, the terminal 19 of the connection plug 18 is simultaneously connected to the auxiliary outlet 7, and the small steam iron 9 is energized. be done. The base 10 of the small-sized steam iron 9 is fitted into the recess 11, and is firmly fixed with the fitting 8 and the locking tool 14. At this time, base 1
0 is in pressure contact with the elastic sealing material 13, and the steam hole 2 of the base 10 of the small steam iron 9
1 is connected to a steam hole 12 of the iron body 1, and steam generated by the small steam iron 9 is ejected from the bottom of the base 2 of the iron body 1.

The irons with the above configuration can be used in various ways depending on the purpose. Normally, it is in the state shown in FIG. 1 and used in steam or dry mode by switching the steam button 24. Temperature control in this case is performed by the controller 28 in the same manner as in a general iron. When hanging a large area such as cotton sheets, you can spray it first and then use it as an automatic iron as shown in Figure 3 to hang it all at once. It's low, so you can see clearly and it's easy to operate. If you want to hang the collar or sleeves of a shirt, or just a small item like a handkerchief, use the second
When used as a small steam iron 9 as shown in the figure, it is easy to do detailed work, and the temperature rises quickly, so you can start work quickly. At this time, the plug 26 is connected to the terminal 19 and used.

Effects of the Invention As described above, the present invention provides a notch in the front part of the iron body, and a small steam iron is detachably attached to this notch. It can be used as a steam iron. It is very effective as it can be used as an automatic iron with a low base tip that makes it easy to see when applying large areas at once, and as a small steam iron for detailed work. Furthermore, since two types of irons are integrated, it is easy to prepare and store after use. Note that, as in the embodiment, if the iron main body is equipped with a small steam iron and can be used as a steam iron, the usability will be further improved.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a side view of an iron showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view of the same small steam iron, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the iron body. 1... Iron body, 2, 10... Base, 3
...Cover, 4...Handle, 5...Notch, 9...
Small steam iron, 17...water can.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An iron body consisting of a base, a cover, a handle, etc., with the front part of the cover, handle, etc. excluding the base being a notch, and a base having an internal vaporization chamber in the notch of the iron body; An iron with a removably attached small steam iron consisting of a water can placed on the base.