Ironing equipment

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the field of ironing technology and aims to address the problem that existing ironing devices lack an iron, making ironing inconvenient for users. To this end, the present invention provides an ironing device comprising a housing and an iron fixing assembly. The iron fixing assembly is slidably connected to the housing, allowing the iron fixing assembly to be pulled out of the housing and pushed into the housing. By equipping the ironing device with an iron, the present invention allows users to iron without having to purchase a separate iron, thus facilitating the ironing process. Furthermore, the iron fixing assembly is designed to be retractable, saving space. The iron fixing assembly can be directly pulled out of the housing when the user is ironing and stored in the housing when the iron is not in use. This prevents the iron from being contaminated by dust and other impurities, and eliminates the need for the user to repeatedly scrub the iron, thereby improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of ironing, and specifically provides an ironing device. Background Art

[0002] Ironing equipment is a machine that can iron clothes. Ironing equipment includes hanging ironing equipment and flat ironing equipment. Hanging ironing equipment hangs clothes and then uses a steam iron to steam iron the clothes. This ironing method is particularly suitable for ironing lightweight clothes or clothes that are not suitable for close contact. Flat ironing equipment places clothes on an ironing board and then uses an iron to iron the clothes at close range. This ironing method is particularly suitable for ironing heavy clothes or clothes that are suitable for close contact.

[0003] In the prior art, whether it is a flat ironing device or a hanging ironing device, an iron generally needs to be purchased separately, that is, the flat ironing device and the hanging ironing device are not equipped with an iron. This requires that the ironing device and the iron need to be placed separately, thereby occupying space respectively. In addition, the volume of the ironing device and the iron are inconsistent, making it difficult to store them together. Therefore, every time the user needs to iron clothes, the ironing device and the iron need to be gathered from different places, which is inconvenient for the user to perform the ironing operation and results in a poor user experience.

[0004] Therefore, this field needs a new ironing device to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, that is, to solve the problem that the existing ironing equipment is not equipped with an iron, making it inconvenient for users to perform ironing operations, the present invention provides an ironing equipment, which includes a housing and an iron fixing assembly. The iron fixing assembly is slidably connected to the housing, so that the iron fixing assembly can be pulled out of the housing and pushed into the housing.

[0006] In a preferred technical solution of the above ironing device, the iron fixing assembly includes a first mounting member slidably connected to the box body, a second mounting member pivotally connected to the first mounting member, and an iron arranged on the second mounting member.

[0007] In a preferred technical solution of the above ironing device, the first mounting member and the second mounting member are connected via a pivot shaft, and the pivot axis of the pivot shaft is vertically arranged.

[0008] In a preferred technical solution of the above ironing device, the ironing device further comprises an ironing assembly, which is slidably connected to the box body so that the ironing assembly can be pulled out of the box body and pushed into the box body.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above ironing equipment, the ironing assembly includes a fixed component slidably connected to the box, a first driving mechanism provided on the fixed component and an ironing mechanism connected to the first driving mechanism, and the first driving mechanism can drive the ironing mechanism to unfold.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned ironing device, the first driving mechanism includes a first driving motor arranged on a fixed component, a screw connected to the output shaft of the first driving motor, and a nut sleeved on the screw, the nut is connected to the ironing mechanism, and the first driving motor can drive the screw to rotate so that the nut moves upward and thereby expands the ironing mechanism.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned ironing device, the ironing mechanism includes a mounting shaft, a first ironing plate, a second ironing plate, a first support rod and a second support rod. The mounting shaft is arranged on a fixed component, and the first ironing plate and the second ironing plate are both rotatably arranged on the mounting shaft. The first end of the first support rod is hinged to the first ironing plate, the first end of the second support rod is hinged to the second ironing plate, the second end of the first support rod is hinged to the output end of the driving mechanism, and the second end of the second support rod is hinged to the output end of the driving mechanism. The first drive motor can drive the screw to rotate so that the nut moves upward and thereby drives the second end of the first support rod and the second end of the second support rod to move upward so that the first ironing plate and the second ironing plate rotate together to a horizontal position.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned ironing device, the ironing device further includes a hanging ironing component, which is arranged on the iron fixing component.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned ironing device, the hanging ironing assembly includes a second driving mechanism arranged on the iron fixing assembly and a hanging ironing mechanism connected to the second driving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism can drive the hanging ironing mechanism to move upward.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned ironing equipment, the second driving mechanism includes a shell arranged on the iron fixing assembly and a second driving motor arranged in the shell. The output shaft of the second driving motor is connected to the hanging ironing mechanism, and the second driving motor can drive the hanging ironing mechanism to move upward to extend out of the shell.

[0015] It will be understood by those skilled in the art that, in the preferred technical solution of the present invention, by configuring an iron on the ironing device, the user can iron without having to purchase an iron separately, thereby facilitating the ironing operation. In addition, the iron fixing assembly is designed to be pull-out, which can save space. That is, the user can directly pull the iron fixing assembly out of the box when performing the ironing operation, and can directly store the iron fixing assembly in the box when the iron is not in use. At the same time, the iron is prevented from being contaminated by impurities such as dust, and the user is prevented from repeatedly scrubbing the iron, thereby improving the user experience.

[0016] Furthermore, the pivot axis connecting the first mounting member and the second mounting member is arranged to be vertically arranged, so that when the iron fixing assembly is pulled out as a whole, the second mounting member can be swung to the left or right, thereby making it easier for the user to take the iron off from the front, improving the user's operating convenience and further enhancing the user experience.

[0017] Furthermore, the ironing device also includes a flat ironing component that is slidably connected to the box, so that the ironing device has a flat ironing function, and the flat ironing device is designed to be pull-out type, which can save space. That is, the flat ironing component is pulled out of the box when the user performs the flat ironing operation, and the flat ironing component is pushed back into the box when the user does not perform the flat ironing operation, thereby facilitating the user's operation and improving the user experience.

[0018] Furthermore, the ironing assembly adopts a double ironing plate structure, in which the lead screw is driven to rotate by the first drive motor, and then the lead screw drives the nut to move upward, so that the support rod can push the first ironing plate and the second ironing plate to both sides of the horizontal angle position, and finally form a complete horizontal ironing plate. In this way, when performing ironing, the user can first pull the ironing assembly out of the box, and then push the first ironing plate and the second ironing plate to the horizontal angle position, and stretch them to both sides as much as possible to increase the bearing area of ​​the clothes. When ironing is not in progress, the first ironing plate and the second ironing plate can be lowered to the vertical angle position, so that the ironing assembly does not occupy horizontal space when not in use, thereby facilitating user placement and improving user experience.

[0019] Furthermore, the ironing device also includes a hanging ironing component, so that the ironing device has a hanging ironing function, and the hanging ironing component is arranged on the iron fixing component. Through such a setting, the user can retract the hanging ironing component along with the iron fixing component into the box when the ironing device is not in use, avoiding taking up too much space and improving the user experience.

[0020] Furthermore, the hanging ironing component adopts a structure of a shell, a second drive motor and a hanging ironing board, so that when the user uses the hanging ironing function, the hanging ironing board can be extended from the shell and then perform the hanging ironing operation. When the hanging ironing function is not used, the hanging ironing board can be retracted into the shell, so that it will not take up a large space, is convenient for the user to place, and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the ironing device of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the flat ironing assembly of the present invention;

[0023] In the attached figure:

[0024] 1. Housing; 2. Iron fixing assembly; 21. First mounting member; 22. Second mounting member; 23. Iron; 24. Pivot shaft; 3. Ironing assembly; 31. Fixing member; 32. First drive motor; 33. Screw; 34. Nut; 35. Mounting shaft; 36. First ironing plate; 37. Second ironing plate; 38. First support rod; 39. Second support rod; 4. Hanging ironing assembly; 41. Housing; 42. Hanging ironing plate; 43. Hanging ironing structure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "front," "back," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer" indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or component described must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the present invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0028] Based on the problem pointed out in the background art that the existing ironing equipment is not equipped with an iron, which makes it inconvenient for users to perform ironing operations, the present invention provides an ironing equipment, which is intended to facilitate users to perform ironing operations, save space, and improve user experience.

[0029] Specifically, if Figure 1As shown, the present invention includes a housing 1 and an ironing device further comprising an iron fixing assembly 2, which is slidably connected to the housing 1 so that the iron fixing assembly 2 can be pulled out of the housing 1 and pushed into the housing 1. The iron fixing assembly 2 can be slidably connected to the housing 1 by means of slide rails cooperating with each other, or by means of slide rails cooperating with slide grooves, or by means of slide rails cooperating with slide grooves, or by means of slide rails cooperating with rollers. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific sliding cooperation method between the iron fixing assembly 2 and the housing 1 in actual applications, as long as the iron fixing assembly 2 can be pushed into and pulled out of the housing 1.

[0030] Preferably, if Figure 1 As shown, the iron fixing assembly 2 includes a first mounting member 21 that is slidably connected to the box body 1, a second mounting member 22 that is pivotally connected to the first mounting member 21, and an iron 23 that is arranged on the second mounting member 22. The first mounting member 21 can be configured as a mounting seat, a mounting frame, or a mounting plate, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the first mounting member 21 in actual applications, as long as the sliding connection between the first mounting member 21 and the box body 1 allows the iron 23 to be pulled out of the box body 1 and taken by the user, and the iron 23 to be pushed into the box body 1 and stored. Similarly, the second mounting member 22 can also be configured as a mounting seat, a mounting frame, or a mounting plate, etc. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the second mounting member 22 in actual applications, as long as the second mounting member 22 can carry and / or fix the iron 23. It should be pointed out that the first mounting member 21 and the second mounting member 22 can be pivotally connected by a pivot shaft 24, and the pivot shaft 24 is preferably arranged vertically (such as Figure 1 The second mounting member 22 can be swung leftward or rightward relative to the first mounting member 21, thereby facilitating the user to take the iron 23 from the second mounting member 22. Of course, the pivot shaft 24 can also be arranged horizontally or obliquely. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the direction of the pivot axis of the pivot shaft 24 in actual applications, as long as the second mounting member 22 can be pivoted by the pivot shaft 24, thereby facilitating the user to take the iron 23 from the second mounting member 22.

[0031] Preferably, if Figure 1 and 2As shown, the ironing device further includes an ironing assembly 3, which is slidably connected to the housing 1, so that the ironing assembly 3 can be pulled out of the housing 1 and pushed into the housing 1. Similar to the iron fixing assembly 2, the ironing assembly 3 can also be slidably connected to the housing 1 by means of slide rails cooperating with each other, or by means of slide rails cooperating with slide grooves, or by means of slide rails cooperating with rollers. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific sliding cooperation method between the ironing assembly 3 and the housing 1 in actual applications, as long as the ironing assembly 3 can be pushed into the housing 1 and pulled out of the housing 1.

[0032] Preferably, continue to see Figure 2 The ironing assembly 3 includes a fixed member 31 slidably connected to the box body 1, a first drive mechanism provided on the fixed member 31, and an ironing mechanism connected to the first drive mechanism, wherein the first drive mechanism can drive the ironing mechanism to unfold. The first drive mechanism can be driven by a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, or by a screw nut drive, or by a linear motor drive. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the first drive mechanism in actual applications, as long as the ironing mechanism can be driven to unfold by the first drive mechanism. In addition, the ironing mechanism can adopt a single support plate structure or a multi-support plate structure. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the ironing mechanism in actual applications, as long as the ironing function can be realized by unfolding the ironing mechanism and the storage of the ironing mechanism can be realized by folding the ironing mechanism. The following takes the first drive mechanism as a screw nut drive mechanism as an example to explain the technical solution of the present invention in detail.

[0033] Specifically, the first drive mechanism includes a first drive motor 32 mounted on a fixed member 31, a lead screw 33 connected to an output shaft of the first drive motor 32, and a nut 34 sleeved on the lead screw 33. The nut 34 is connected to the ironing mechanism. The first drive motor 32 is capable of driving the lead screw 33 to rotate, thereby moving the nut 34 upward and thereby deploying the ironing mechanism. It should be noted that in the present invention, if the first drive motor 32 drives the lead screw 33 to rotate forward to achieve upward movement of the nut 34, then the lead screw 33 can be rotated backward to achieve downward movement of the nut 34, thereby retracting the ironing mechanism. If the first drive motor 32 drives the lead screw 33 to rotate backward to achieve upward movement of the nut 34, then the lead screw 33 can be rotated forward to achieve downward movement of the nut 34, thereby retracting the ironing mechanism. Those skilled in the art can flexibly select the screw engagement between the lead screw 33 and the nut 34 in actual applications, as long as the first drive motor 32 can drive the lead screw 33 to rotate, thereby driving the nut 34 to move up and down, thereby deploying and retracting the ironing mechanism.

[0034] Preferably, if Figure 2 As shown, the ironing mechanism includes a mounting shaft 35, a first ironing plate 36, a second ironing plate 37, a first support rod 38 and a second support rod 39. The mounting shaft 35 is arranged on the fixed component 31, and the first ironing plate 36 and the second ironing plate 37 are both rotatably arranged on the mounting shaft 35. The first end of the first support rod 38 is hinged to the first ironing plate 36, the first end of the second support rod 39 is hinged to the second ironing plate 37, the second end of the first support rod 38 is hinged to the output end of the driving mechanism, and the second end of the second support rod 39 is hinged to the output end of the driving mechanism. The first driving motor 32 can drive the screw 33 to rotate so that the nut 34 moves upward and thereby drives the second end of the first support rod 38 and the second end of the second support rod 39 to move upward so that the first ironing plate 36 and the second ironing plate 37 rotate together to a horizontal position. This arrangement corresponds to the ironing assembly 3 adopting a double ironing plate structure. The first drive motor 32 drives the lead screw 33 to rotate, thereby realizing the upward movement of the nut 34. Since both ends of the first support rod 38 and both ends of the second support rod 39 are hinged structures, the first support rod 38 can push the first ironing plate 36 to a horizontal angle position, and the second support rod 39 can push the second ironing plate 37 to a horizontal angle position, so that the first ironing plate 36 and the second ironing plate 37 are both placed horizontally, and the first ironing plate 36 and the second ironing plate 37 can form a complete ironing plate when in the horizontal position (such as Figure 2 It should be noted that the first support rod 38 and the second support rod 39 can be set as a pair or multiple pairs, for example Figure 2 As shown in the figure, there are two pairs of first support rods 38 and second support rods 39, one pair of which supports the front edges of the first ironing board 36 and the second ironing board 37 respectively, and the other pair supports the rear edges of the first ironing board 36 and the second ironing board 37 respectively, thereby improving the support stability of the first ironing board 36 and the second ironing board 37. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific number of the first support rods 38 and the second support rods 39 in actual applications, as long as the support, opening and storage of the first ironing board 36 and the second ironing board 37 can be achieved.

[0035] Preferably, the ironing device of the present invention further includes a hanging ironing assembly 4, which is disposed on the iron fixing assembly 2. Still taking the structure of the aforementioned iron fixing assembly 2 as an example, the hanging ironing assembly 4 can be disposed on the first mounting member 21 or the second mounting member 22. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific location of the hanging ironing assembly 4 in actual applications, as long as the hanging ironing assembly 4 enables the ironing device to perform the hanging ironing function.

[0036] Preferably, if Figure 2As shown, the hanging ironing assembly 4 includes a second driving mechanism provided on the second mounting member 22 and a hanging ironing mechanism connected to the second driving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism can drive the hanging ironing mechanism to move upward. The second driving mechanism can be driven by a hydraulic cylinder or a cylinder, or it can be driven by a lead screw nut, or it can be driven by a linear motor. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the second driving mechanism in actual applications, as long as the hanging ironing mechanism can be driven upward by the second driving mechanism. In addition, the hanging ironing mechanism can adopt the structure of a hanging ironing rod, or it can adopt the structure of a hanging ironing plate 42, or it can adopt the structure of a hanging ironing rack. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the hanging ironing mechanism in actual applications, as long as the hanging ironing mechanism can enable the user to hang iron the clothes. The following takes the second driving mechanism using the second driving motor as an example to explain the technical solution of the present invention in detail.

[0037] Preferably, the second drive mechanism includes a housing 41 provided on the second mounting member 22 and a second drive motor provided in the housing 41. The output shaft of the second drive motor is connected to the ironing mechanism, and the second drive motor is capable of driving the ironing mechanism to move upward to extend out of the housing 41. The second drive motor can be a linear motor. When the user needs to iron clothes, the second drive motor drives the ironing mechanism to move upward to extend out of the housing 41. When the user does not need to iron clothes, the second drive motor drives the ironing mechanism to move downward to retract the housing 41.

[0038] Preferably, the ironing mechanism includes an ironing plate 42 connected to the output shaft of the second drive motor and an ironing structure 43 provided on the ironing plate 42. The ironing structure 43 is used to hang clothes. The ironing structure 43 can be a protrusion provided on the ironing plate 42, or a hook provided on the ironing plate 42, or a clothes hanger provided on the ironing plate 42. Those skilled in the art can flexibly set the specific structure of the ironing structure 43 in actual application, as long as the ironing structure 43 can realize ironing clothes.

[0039] Preferably, if Figure 1 As shown, the iron fixing assembly 2 is arranged above the flat ironing assembly 3. This arrangement makes it easy for the user to take out and put down the iron 23, and at the same time facilitates the hanging ironing assembly 4 to hang iron clothes. Of course, in actual applications, those skilled in the art can also arrange the iron fixing assembly 2 on the left side, right side or other positions of the flat ironing assembly 3. Such adjustments and changes in position do not deviate from the principles and scope of the present invention and should be limited within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ironing device, comprising a box, characterized in that: The ironing device further includes an iron fixing assembly, the iron fixing assembly being slidably connected to the housing so as to be pulled out of and pushed into the housing, the iron fixing assembly comprising a first mounting member slidably connected to the housing, a second mounting member pivotally connected to the first mounting member, and an iron mounted on the second mounting member, the first mounting member and the second mounting member being connected via a pivot shaft, the pivot axis of the pivot shaft being vertically arranged; Wherein, the ironing device further includes a hanging ironing component, and the hanging ironing component is arranged on the second mounting component.

2. The ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The ironing device further comprises an ironing assembly, which is slidably connected to the box body so that the ironing assembly can be pulled out of the box body and pushed into the box body.

3. The ironing device according to claim 2, characterized in that The ironing assembly includes a fixing member slidably connected to the box body, a first driving mechanism provided on the fixing member, and an ironing mechanism connected to the first driving mechanism, wherein the first driving mechanism can drive the ironing mechanism to unfold.

4. The ironing device according to claim 3, characterized in that The first driving mechanism includes a first driving motor arranged on the fixed component, a screw connected to the output shaft of the first driving motor, and a nut sleeved on the screw, the nut is connected to the ironing mechanism, and the first driving motor can drive the screw to rotate so that the nut moves upward and thereby the ironing mechanism is unfolded.

5. The ironing device according to claim 4, characterized in that The ironing mechanism includes a mounting shaft, a first ironing plate, a second ironing plate, a first support rod and a second support rod. The mounting shaft is arranged on the fixed component, and the first ironing plate and the second ironing plate are both rotatably arranged on the mounting shaft. The first end of the first support rod is hinged to the first ironing plate, the first end of the second support rod is hinged to the second ironing plate, the second end of the first support rod is hinged to the output end of the driving mechanism, and the second end of the second support rod is hinged to the output end of the driving mechanism. The first driving motor can drive the screw to rotate so that the nut moves upward and thereby drives the second ends of the first support rod and the second ends of the second support rod to move upward so that the first ironing plate and the second ironing plate rotate together to a horizontal position.

6. The ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that The hanging ironing assembly includes a second driving mechanism provided on the second mounting member and a hanging ironing mechanism connected to the second driving mechanism, and the second driving mechanism can drive the hanging ironing mechanism to move upward.

7. The ironing device according to claim 6, characterized in that The second driving mechanism includes a shell provided on the second mounting member and a second driving motor provided in the shell. The output shaft of the second driving motor is connected to the hanging ironing mechanism. The second driving motor can drive the hanging ironing mechanism to move upward to extend out of the shell.

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