Automatic standby electric cloths iron

a technology of automatic standby and electric cloth iron, which is applied in the field of electric cloth irons, can solve the problems of affecting the operator's wrist is physically straining, and the iron is relatively heavy, so as to avoid damage to garments and work surfaces, and improve the overall safety of us

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-08
ALIPOUR EHSAN
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Benefits of technology

The solution effectively prevents damage to garments and surfaces, enhances user safety, and improves the overall usability of the iron by automatically lifting the soleplate and managing energy efficiency.

Problems solved by technology

Thus, there is a serious danger of burning the fabric or ironing board or even igniting a fire from an electric iron inadvertently left unattended.
In addition, irons are relatively heavy, and awkward.
Lifting and placing an iron on its tail can be physically straining on the operator's wrist.
Furthermore, when the iron is placed on its tail, the hot sole plate is exposed and may cause accidental contact with the sole plate by the user can result in severe burns.

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[0033]The invention includes a clothes iron including features and advantages as described further below.

[0034]FIG. 1 represents an improved electric clothes iron embodiment of the present invention, and is referred to herein by the general reference numeral 100. The iron 100 comprises a housing 102, a handle 104 on top, a chassis 106, an electrically heated soleplate 108, and two legs 110 extending out through the base of the soleplate. Although the iron is shown with an electrical cord, the iron could also be cordless, using batteries for power.

[0035]FIGS. 2A-2B represent a lifting mechanism 200 comprising a geared DC motor 202 mounted at the back, a driveshaft 204 that runs from the back to the front, lifting cams 206 and 208, legs 210 and 212, and a steam release cam 214. FIG. 2A shows the legs 210 and 212 when retracted up inside a heated soleplate 216, and FIG. 2B shows legs 210 and 212 extended out for lifting the iron up off the work surface.

[0036]Most modern irons can produ...

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Abstract

An improved electric clothes iron comprises a water tank, chassis, handle, electrically heated soleplate, and steam chamber. The improvement, in one instance, includes heel and toe lifting pistons which are embedded in the soleplate and driven by an electric motor. A grip sensor in the handle triggers the lift piston motor to operate when the user is no longer gripping the handle. The lifting pistons are quickly retracted if the user grabs the handle again. The heated soleplate can be automatically turned off if the iron is left idle too long.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. utility application Ser. No. 11 / 434,650, filed May 15, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,546,701, which claimed priority of U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 680,566 filed May 13, 2005. U.S. Ser. No. 11 / 434,650 is also a continuation-in-part of U.S. utility application Ser. No. 11 / 137,921, filed May 25, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,406,783, which is a continuation of U.S. utility application Ser. No. 10 / 253,181, filed Sep. 23, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,925,738, which is a continuation of U.S. utility application Ser. No. 09 / 861,166, filed May 18, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,453,587. The disclosures of these applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to electric clothes irons, and in particular to safety and convenience devices included in such irons to prevent the iron from burning things when laid down flat or wasting energy when ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): D06F75/40
CPCD06F75/40D06F61/00
InventorALIPOUR, EHSAN
OwnerALIPOUR EHSAN