Device for ironing clothes

Abstract

The present invention discloses a device for ironing clothes, belonging to the technical field of irons. The device includes a containing structure, wherein a pull-out structure that can be pulled out or pushed in is provided in the containing structure, and the pull-out structure includes a support unit, wherein a support member is provided in the support unit, and the support member includes a foldable support plate. When ironing clothes, the support plate is used to support the clothes. The support plate is a foldable structure. When in use, the support plate is unfolded, and when not in use, the support plate is folded, saving space and convenient storage. The support unit is pulled out from the containing structure when in use; when not in use, it can be pushed into the containing structure, effectively reducing the space occupied by the device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of irons, and in particular to a device for ironing clothes. Background Art

[0002] Clothes usually form wrinkles during the processing or after washing. In order to improve the appearance of the clothes, the wrinkled parts need to be ironed. Currently, electric irons and hanging irons are generally used to iron clothes.

[0003] When using an electric iron, clothing must be supported, such as by laying it flat on a support plate. Existing ironing equipment often only includes an iron and no support plate. This requires an external support plate to iron clothing, which is extremely inconvenient. Furthermore, the external support plate takes up a lot of space and is inconvenient to store. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Embodiments of the present invention provide a device for ironing clothes, addressing the problem of existing support plates taking up large space and being inconvenient to store. To provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, the following is a brief summary. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive review, identify key or important components, or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form, serving as a prelude to the detailed description that follows.

[0005] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for ironing clothes, comprising a housing structure, wherein a pull-out structure that can be pulled out or pushed in is provided within the housing structure, wherein the pull-out structure comprises a support unit, wherein a support member is provided within the support unit, wherein the support member comprises a foldable support plate. When ironing clothes, the support plate is used to support the clothes, and the support plate is a foldable structure that is unfolded when in use and folded when not in use, thereby saving space and facilitating storage. The support unit is pulled out of the housing structure when in use and can be pushed into the housing structure when not in use, effectively reducing the space occupied by the equipment.

[0006] Optionally, the support plate is pivotally connected to the pulling structure via a horizontal fixing portion, and the support plate can be rotated in a vertical direction around the horizontal fixing portion to adjust the support plate to a suitable angle according to actual needs.

[0007] Optionally, support plates are provided on both sides of the horizontal fixing portion, and the support plates on both sides of the horizontal fixing portion are on the same horizontal plane after being unfolded around the horizontal fixing portion, so as to increase the supporting area of ​​the support plates.

[0008] Optionally, the support plate is a strip support plate, the short side of the strip support plate is pivotally connected to the pull-out structure through a horizontal fixing portion, and the long side of the strip support plate only occupies vertical space after folding, thereby reducing the longitudinal length of the pull-out structure.

[0009] Optionally, the drawer structure is provided with a third slide rail, in which a third slider is nested and slidable within the third slide rail; the third slider is connected to the support plate via a support bar. The third slider slides up and down within the third slide rail, driving the support bar, which in turn drives the support plate to expand or fold.

[0010] Optionally, the end of the support strip close to the support plate is fixed to a side surface of the support plate, so that when the support plate is in a folded state, the support strip is located on both sides of the support plate, so that when the support plate is in a folded state, it is in the same plane as the side surface of the pull-out structure, which facilitates pulling out and pushing in the pull-out structure.

[0011] Optionally, the support bar is fixed to the center of the side of the support plate to make the support plate more stable after being unfolded.

[0012] Optionally, the sliding of the third slider in the third slide rail is controlled by a drive motor to facilitate operation.

[0013] Optionally, a second slide rail is provided inside the accommodating structure, and a second slider is provided at the bottom of the supporting unit. The second slider can slide along the second slide rail, so that the supporting unit can be pulled out or pushed in more conveniently and smoothly.

[0014] The technical solution provided by the embodiment of the present invention may have the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The clothing ironing device of the present invention utilizes a foldable support plate for supporting clothing during ironing. The support plate is unfolded when in use and folded when not in use, thereby conserving space and facilitating storage. The support unit is pulled out of the receiving structure when in use and pushed back into the receiving structure when not in use, further reducing the space occupied by the device.

[0016] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

[0018] Figure 1is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a device for ironing clothes according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a support plate according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a hanging ironing stand according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of a first slide rail and a first slider according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of a second slide rail and a second slider according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0023] Figure 6 is a schematic structural diagram of a tilting platform and a recess according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0024] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of a hooking portion according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0025] Figure 8 is a schematic structural diagram of a fourth slide rail and a fourth slider according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0026] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1-containing structure, 2-ironing unit, 3-support unit; 11-first slide rail, 12-second slide rail, 13-top cover, 14-base, 15-threaded hole; 21-vertical fixing part, 22-first slider, 23-flat iron, 24-hanging iron, 25-tilting table, 26-recess, 27-hanging part; 31-support plate, 32-hanging iron bracket, 33-second slider, 34-horizontal fixing part, 35-third slide rail, 36-third slider, 37-support bar, 38-front panel, 39-cavity; 321-fourth slide rail, 322-fourth slider, 323-groove, 324-hanging rod, 325-hanger, 326-hook, 327-support rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The following description and accompanying drawings sufficiently illustrate specific embodiments of the present invention to enable those skilled in the art to practice them. The examples represent only possible variations. Unless expressly required, individual components and functions are optional, and the order of operations may vary. Portions and features of some embodiments may be included in or substituted for portions and features of other embodiments. The scope of the embodiments of the present invention includes the entire scope of the claims, as well as all available equivalents of the claims. Herein, various embodiments may be referred to individually or collectively by the term "invention," which is merely for convenience and is not intended to automatically limit the scope of application to any single invention or inventive concept if more than one invention is disclosed. Herein, relational terms such as first and second, etc., are used solely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprise," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, or apparatus comprising a set of elements includes not only those elements, but also other elements not explicitly listed. The various embodiments herein are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from the other embodiments. Reference can be made to the common and similar parts between the various embodiments. For structures, products, etc. disclosed in the embodiments, the description is relatively simple because they correspond to the parts disclosed in the embodiments. For relevant parts, refer to the method description.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified and limited, it should be noted that the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection, or it can be the internal communication of two elements, it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0029] Combine Figures 1 to 8 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a device for ironing clothes according to the present invention.

[0030] like Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the device for ironing clothes includes a containing structure 1, in which a pull-out structure that can be pulled out or pushed in is provided. The pull-out structure includes an iron unit 2 and a support unit 3. The iron unit 2 is pivotally connected to the containing structure 1 through a vertical fixing portion 21. An iron is provided in the iron unit 2, and a support member is provided in the support unit 3. The support member includes a foldable support plate 31 and a liftable ironing bracket 32.

[0031] When ironing clothes, the support plate 31 is used to support the clothes. The support plate 31 is a foldable structure. When in use, the support plate 31 is unfolded. When not in use, the support plate 31 is folded, saving space and convenient storage. When ironing clothes, the support member is used to support the clothes, and the iron irons the clothes. When ironing clothes, the hanging ironing bracket 32 ​​is also used to support the clothes. The hanging ironing bracket 32 ​​is a liftable structure. It rises when in use and falls when not in use, reducing the space occupied. When in use, the iron unit 2 and the support unit 3 are pulled out of the containing structure 1; when not in use, they can be pushed into the containing structure 1, effectively reducing the space occupied by the equipment.

[0032] Optionally, the lateral width of the accommodating structure 1 is smaller than its longitudinal length, thereby reducing the space occupied by the device in the lateral direction.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, optionally, a first slide rail 11 is provided inside the accommodating structure 1, and the first slide rail 11 extends longitudinally. A first slider 22 is provided at the bottom of the iron unit 2, and the first slider 22 can slide along the first slide rail 11, so that the iron unit 2 can be pulled out or pushed in more conveniently.

[0034] Optionally, the first slide rail 11 includes two or more rails arranged in parallel, and the length of the two or more rails is less than or equal to the longitudinal length of the accommodating structure 1. The two or more rails can make the sliding of the iron unit 2 more stable.

[0035] like Figure 5 As shown, optionally, a second slide rail 12 is further provided inside the accommodating structure 1, and a second slider 33 is provided at the bottom of the supporting unit 3. The second slider 33 can slide along the second slide rail 12, so that the supporting unit 3 can be pulled out or pushed in more conveniently and smoothly.

[0036] Optionally, the iron unit 2 is arranged above the support unit 3, and the support unit 3 is arranged below, which conforms to the ergonomic design, making the operator more comfortable during ironing clothes and reducing fatigue caused by using the iron.

[0037] Optionally, the iron includes a flat iron 23 and a hanging iron 24. The operator can select a suitable iron according to actual needs to meet the diverse needs of ironing clothes.

[0038] Optionally, the support member includes a foldable support plate 31 , which is unfolded in a horizontal direction when in use to support the clothes so as to be used in conjunction with the flat iron 23 .

[0039] Optionally, the support member includes a liftable hanging ironing bracket 32, which is arranged on the inner side of the end surface of the support unit 3 away from the containing structure 1. The hanging ironing bracket 32 ​​is used to hang clothes for use with the hanging iron 24.

[0040] Optionally, a top cover 13 is provided on the top of the containing structure 1 , and the top cover 13 can prevent dust from entering the containing structure 1 .

[0041] Optionally, a base 14 is provided at the bottom of the containing structure 1 , and the base 14 can support the containing structure 1 to make the containing structure 1 more stable.

[0042] Optionally, a threaded hole 15 is provided on the base 14 , and the containing structure 1 can be fixed to other external equipment through the threaded hole 15 .

[0043] Optionally, the vertical fixing portion 21 is cylindrical or columnar, so as to facilitate the rotation of the iron unit 2 along the vertical fixing portion 21 as the axis.

[0044] Optionally, the axial height of the vertical fixing portion 21 is less than or equal to the vertical height of the iron unit 2 , so that the vertical fixing portion 21 can be pulled out of or pushed into the accommodating structure 1 .

[0045] Optionally, the iron unit 2 can rotate in the horizontal direction with the vertical fixing portion 21 as the axis to meet the different angle requirements of the operator during the process of ironing clothes.

[0046] Optionally, the angle range of the iron unit 2 rotating counterclockwise with the vertical fixing part 21 as the axis is 0° to 90°; the angle range of the iron unit 2 rotating clockwise with the vertical fixing part 21 as the axis is 0° to 90°, and the position of the iron unit 2 can be flexibly adjusted according to the actual needs of the operator.

[0047] like Figure 6 As shown, optionally, the inner bottom surface of the iron unit 2 is provided with an inclined platform 25, and the top of the inclined platform 25 is provided with a recess 26, and the flat iron 23 can be embedded in the recess 26 to achieve the fixation and storage of the flat iron 23.

[0048] like Figure 7 As shown, optionally, a hanging portion 27 is provided on the inner side of the iron unit 2, and the hanging iron 24 can be vertically hung on the hanging portion 27, which has a reasonable layout and reduces the space occupied by the hanging iron 24 for storing.

[0049] Optionally, the support plate 31 is pivotally connected to the pull-out structure via a horizontal fixing portion 34 , and the support plate 31 can rotate in a vertical direction around the horizontal fixing portion 34 to adjust the support plate 31 to a suitable angle according to actual needs.

[0050] Optionally, support plates 31 are provided on both sides of the horizontal fixing portion 34 . The support plates 31 on both sides of the horizontal fixing portion 34 are unfolded around the horizontal fixing portion 34 and are on the same horizontal plane to increase the supporting area of ​​the support plates 31 .

[0051] Optionally, the support plate 31 is a strip support plate 31, the short side of the strip support plate 31 is pivotally connected to the pull-out structure through a horizontal fixing portion 34, and the long side of the strip support plate 31 only occupies vertical space after folding, reducing the longitudinal length of the pull-out structure.

[0052] Optionally, a third slide rail 35 is provided on the drawer structure, and a third slider 36 is nested in the third slide rail 35. The third slider 36 can slide in the third slide rail 35; the third slider 36 is connected to the support plate 31 via a support bar 37. The third slider 36 slides up and down in the third slide rail 35, driving the support bar 37, and the support bar 37 drives the support plate 31 to expand or fold.

[0053] Optionally, the end of the support bar 37 close to the support plate 31 is fixed to a side surface of the support plate 31, so that when the support plate 31 is in a folded state, the support bar 37 is located on both sides of the support plate 31, so that when the support plate 31 is in a folded state, it is in the same plane as the side surface of the pull-out structure, which facilitates pulling out and pushing in the pull-out structure.

[0054] Optionally, the support bar 37 is fixed to the center of the side of the support plate 31 to make the support plate 31 more stable after it is unfolded.

[0055] Optionally, the sliding of the third slider 36 in the third slide rail 35 is controlled by a drive motor, which facilitates operation.

[0056] Optionally, a front panel 38 is provided on the end face of the pull-out structure away from the receiving structure 1, and a cavity 39 is provided on the inner side of the front panel 38. The hanging ironing bracket 32 ​​is disposed in the cavity 39 and can be raised or lowered in the cavity 39. The hanging ironing bracket 32 ​​is extended from the cavity 39 when in use and can be pushed into the cavity 39 when not in use, thereby saving space.

[0057] like Figure 8 As shown, optionally, a fourth slide rail 321 is provided on the side of the hanging ironing bracket 32, and a fourth slider 322 is provided on the inner side of the cavity 39. The fourth slider 322 can slide in the fourth slide rail 321, thereby driving the hanging ironing bracket 32 ​​to rise or fall more smoothly.

[0058] Optionally, a groove 323 is provided on the side of the ironing bracket 32, and a hanging rod 324 is provided on the top of the groove 323. The hanging rod 324 is used to hang clothes to be ironed.

[0059] Optionally, the hanging rod 324 can be extended and retracted along the axial direction, thereby changing the length of the hanging rod 324 to meet the needs of hanging different quantities of clothes.

[0060] Optionally, the axial length of the hanging rod 324 in the compressed state is less than or equal to the longitudinal depth of the groove 323, so that when the hanging rod 324 is in the compressed state, the ironing bracket 32 ​​can be pushed into the cavity 39.

[0061] Optionally, the hanging ironing bracket 32 ​​includes a foldable clothes hanger 325, and the clothes hanger 325 includes a hook 326. The hook 326 can be hung on the hanging rod 324. The bottom end of the hook 326 is pivotally connected to a support rod 327. After being folded, the clothes hanger 325 can be placed in the groove 323 to make full use of the space and reduce the extra space occupied by the clothes hanger 325.

[0062] Optionally, the hook 326 is made of metal, which is strong, durable and not easily deformed.

[0063] Optionally, the outer surface of the support rod 327 is dipped in plastic to prevent the clothes from falling off the support rod 327.

[0064] The working process of the device for ironing clothes of the present invention is as follows:

[0065] According to the actual needs of the operator, the containing structure 1 is fixed to the external equipment through the threaded holes 15 provided on the base 14. When it is necessary to iron the clothes, the support unit 3 is pulled out from the containing structure 1. If it is necessary to flat iron the clothes, the support plates 31 on both sides of the horizontal fixing part 34 are unfolded, and the top surfaces of the unfolded support plates 31 are on the same horizontal plane, and the clothes to be ironed are placed on the support plates 31. The iron unit 2 is pulled out from the containing structure 1, and the iron unit 2 is rotated clockwise or counterclockwise around the vertical fixing part 21 at a certain angle according to the needs of the operator. The flat iron 23 is taken out from the iron unit 2, and the clothes on the support plate 31 are ironed. After ironing, the flat iron 23 is returned to the recess 26 on the tilting table 25. The support plates 31 are folded, and the iron unit 2 and the support unit 3 are pushed into the containing structure 1, which reduces the space occupied by the equipment.

[0066] To hang iron clothes, remove the support unit 3 from the housing structure 1 and remove the ironing bracket 32 ​​from the cavity 39 provided on the inner side of the front panel 38. Extend the hanging rod 324 to adjust its length as needed. Remove the hanger 325 from the recess 323, unfold the support rod 327 of the hanger 325, hook the hook 326 of the hanger 325 onto the hanging rod 324, and hang the clothes to be hang ironed on the hanger 325. Remove the iron unit 2 from the housing structure 1 and rotate it clockwise or counterclockwise around the vertical fixing portion 21 to a certain angle as needed. Remove the iron 24 from the iron unit 2 and iron the clothes on the hanger 325. After ironing, vertically attach the iron 24 to the hanging portion 27. Fold the clothes hanger 325 and put it back into the groove 323, retract the hanging rod 324, push the ironing bracket 32 ​​into the cavity 39, and push the iron unit 2 and the support unit 3 into the accommodating structure 1, thereby reducing the space occupied by the equipment.

[0067] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the processes and structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A device for ironing clothes, characterized in that: The ironing unit is provided with a support member, and the support member includes a foldable support plate and a liftable ironing bracket. The short side of the support plate is pivotally connected to the pulling structure through a horizontal fixing portion, and the support plates on both sides of the horizontal fixing portion are on the same horizontal plane after being unfolded around the horizontal fixing portion, and the support plate is used to support clothes; the end face of the pulling structure away from the containing structure is provided with a front panel, and the inner side surface of the front panel is provided with a cavity, the ironing bracket is provided in the cavity, and the ironing bracket can be raised or lowered in the cavity; The interior of the accommodating structure is provided with a first slide rail and a second slide rail extending longitudinally; the bottom of the iron unit is provided with a first slider, which can slide along the first slide rail; the bottom of the support unit is provided with a second slider, which can slide along the second slide rail; The iron unit is pivotally connected to the accommodating structure via a vertical fixing portion. The axial height of the vertical fixing portion is less than or equal to the vertical height of the iron unit, so that the vertical fixing portion can be pulled out of or pushed into the accommodating structure. The iron unit can rotate in the horizontal direction with the vertical fixing portion as the axis. The iron unit can rotate counterclockwise with the vertical fixing portion as the axis within an angle range of 0° to 90°; and the iron unit can rotate clockwise with the vertical fixing portion as the axis within an angle range of 0° to 90°. An iron is provided in the iron unit. The support unit is provided with a third slide rail, a third slider is nested in the third slide rail, and the third slider can slide in the third slide rail; the third slider is connected to the support plate through a support bar; The end of the support bar close to the support plate is fixed to one side surface of the support plate; The support bar is fixed to the center position of the side surface of the support plate; The sliding of the third sliding block in the third sliding rail is controlled by a driving motor.

2. The device for ironing clothes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support plate is pivotally connected to the pulling structure via a horizontal fixing portion, and the support plate can rotate in a vertical direction around the horizontal fixing portion.

3. The device for ironing clothes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner bottom surface of the iron unit is provided with an inclined platform, and the top of the inclined platform is provided with a recess, so that the flat ironing iron can be embedded in the recess for fixation and storage. The inner side surface of the iron unit is provided with a hanging part, so that the hanging iron can be vertically hung on the hanging part.

4. The device for ironing clothes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second slide rail is further provided inside the accommodating structure, and a second slider is provided at the bottom of the supporting unit. The second slider can slide along the second slide rail.

5. The device for ironing clothes according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first slide rail is provided inside the accommodating structure and extends longitudinally. A first slider is provided at the bottom of the iron unit and can slide along the first slide rail.

6. The device for ironing clothes according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first slide rail includes two or more rails arranged in parallel, and the length of the two or more rails is less than or equal to the longitudinal length of the accommodating structure.

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