JPS6326679B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] Industrial applications This invention relates to an iron.

Conventional Structure and Problems Conventionally, the following methods have been used to connect the cover and handle of an iron. That is, (1) the handle 11 and the cover 12 are connected using fastening parts 13 such as screws and nuts (FIG. 1).

(2) The handle 11 and the cover 12 are bonded together using an adhesive material 14 such as adhesive (FIG. 2).

(3) A hole is provided through the handle 11 and the cover 12, and a screw 15 is passed through the hole to connect both the handle 11 and the cover 12 to other parts such as the base 16 at the same time (FIG. 3).

In addition, the water tank 1 is
The iron forming No. 7 had the following connecting means. (a) A packing material 18 such as a silicone rubber pad is inserted between the handle 11' and the cover 12', and the packing material 18 is tightened and sealed using a fastening member 19 such as a screw (FIG. 4).

(b) Apply a sealant 20 such as RTV silicone rubber between the handle 11' and the cover 12' and fasten them with a fastening part 19 such as a screw (Fig. 5).

However, the means for connecting the handles 11, 11' and the covers 12, 12' necessarily require fastening parts such as screws, adhesives, etc. as separate parts. Therefore, in addition to the cost of these parts, it also requires man-hours such as screw tightening during assembly, resulting in high costs.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION An object of the invention is to provide an iron having a joint structure that reduces the number of parts and facilitates assembly.

Structure of the Invention The present invention provides a base cover in which a plurality of locking holes are formed on the periphery of the upper surface and a seal recess for a water tank is formed on the opposite side of the periphery of the locking holes, and The water tank is provided with a handle having a hook placed thereon and locked in the locking hole, and a seal protrusion fitted in the seal recess, and the base cover and the handle form a water tank.

According to the configuration of this invention, since the seal convex portion and the seal concave portion are formed on the side opposite to the periphery of the base cover and handle with respect to the hook and locking hole,
A water tank can be formed by the base cover and the handle, and the base cover and the handle are connected by the hook and the locking hole, so the number of parts can be reduced and assembly can be simplified.

DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, in which 1 indicates a handle having a hook 3, and 2 indicates a base cover having a locking hole 4. The number and mounting position of these hooks 3 and locking holes 4 can be freely set depending on the weight of the iron, the difference in shape between an automatic iron and a steam iron, etc. FIG. 7 is a detailed view of the combined state of the handle 1 and the base cover 2. in this way,
By simply inserting the hook 3 of the handle 1 into the locking hole 4 of the base cover 2, the handle 1 and the base cover 2 can be easily and reliably fastened together without using any other parts.

Next, FIG. 8 shows a fitted state when the handle 1 and the base cover 2 form a water tank Q. That is, 5 is an annular seal recess formed inside the locking hole 4 formed on the periphery of the upper surface of the base cover 2, and 6 is housed in the seal recess 5.
Sealing material with adhesive strength such as RTV, 7 is handle 1
It is a seal convex part that fits into the seal material 6 formed on the side, and when both fit together, the water tank Q
is formed. In the iron in which the water tank Q is formed by the handle 1 and the base cover 2 in this manner, the handle 1 and the base cover 2 can be easily and reliably fastened together without using any other parts. Effects of the Invention The iron of the present invention has a seal convex portion and a seal concave portion formed on the side opposite to the periphery of the base cover and handle with respect to the hook and locking hole, so that the base cover and the handle can form a water tank. Since the base cover and the handle are connected by the hook and the locking hole, the number of parts can be reduced and assembly can be simplified. Therefore,
Assembling can be streamlined and costs can be reduced.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 3 are half-sectional views of the conventional example;
5 and 5 are half-sectional views of a conventional example with a water tank, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the joint, and FIG. FIG. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1... Handle, 2... Base cover, 3... Hook, 4... Locking hole, 5... Seal recessed part, 6... Seal material, 7... Seal convex part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A base cover having a plurality of locking holes formed on the periphery of the top surface and a seal recess for a water tank on the side opposite to the periphery of the locking holes, and a base cover on the top surface of the base cover. An iron comprising a handle having a hook that is placed and locked in the locking hole and a seal protrusion that fits into the seal recess, and the base cover and the handle form a water tank. 2. The iron according to claim 1, wherein the seal recess includes a sealing material with adhesive strength.