Method of using a mobile ironing chamber

Abstract

A method of ironing at least one fabric article placed in a mobile ironing chamber (10) using said ironing chamber (10) is described, comprising the following successive steps: - (E1) a first evaporation by producing steam at a first evaporation flow rate and injecting steam into said ironing chamber (10) during a non-zero first evaporation time; - (E2) a second evaporation by producing steam at a second evaporation flow rate and injecting steam into said ironing chamber (10) during a non-zero second evaporation time, wherein said second evaporation flow rate is strictly less than said first evaporation flow rate; and - (E3) a drying by blowing hot air into said ironing chamber (10) during a non-zero drying time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of ironing chambers. In particular, this invention aims to provide a method for ironing at least one fabric article placed within an ironing chamber using a movable ironing chamber. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of fabric care, manual ironing devices allow users to iron fabric items, such as clothes, by holding the device near the item. However, these devices require direct action from the user throughout the ironing process, which is a considerable constraint and time-consuming process for the user.

[0003] In addition, drying chambers allow items placed by the user within an enclosed cavity formed by the chamber to be dried. Hot air is injected into the enclosed cavity to dry items placed in the drying chamber without the need for user intervention. However, these drying chambers are limited to drying items only, and ironing items located in the drying chamber is not permitted in particular.

[0004] The ironing chamber allows items to be dried or ironed without direct user intervention. It takes the form of a steam ironing cabinet, creating a fixed, enclosed space. The user places one or more items in the steam ironing cabinet and initiates a cycle, such as a drying cycle or an ironing cycle. The ironing chamber then performs the cycle on the items without requiring user intervention.

[0005] However, known ironing cavities are fixed and cannot be easily installed, disassembled, or relocated. Therefore, their use is limited to the room where they are installed, unless a lengthy and tedious unloading, transportation, and reinstallation is required for the user. Furthermore, existing ironing cavities do not allow for a satisfactory adaptation of the motion cycles performed by these cavities to the user's needs, the type of items placed within the cavities, and the desired actions on those items. Finally, there is a need to improve the motion cycles performed by ironing cavities to execute the desired actions more efficiently and effectively. Summary of the Invention

[0006] One object of the present invention is to provide a method for ironing fabric articles located in an ironing cavity using an ironing cavity, which is an improvement over the prior art.

[0007] Another objective of this invention is to provide a method for using a movable ironing cavity.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of using an ironing cavity that allows ironing of items placed in the ironing cavity without requiring direct action from the user.

[0009] This invention relates to a method for ironing at least one fabric article placed in an ironing chamber using a movable ironing chamber, comprising the following sequential steps:

[0010] - First evaporation is carried out by generating steam at a first evaporation flow rate during a non-zero first evaporation time and injecting the steam into the ironing chamber;

[0011] - Second evaporation is performed by generating steam at a second evaporation flow rate during a non-zero second evaporation time and injecting the steam into the ironing chamber, wherein the second evaporation flow rate is strictly less than the first evaporation flow rate; and

[0012] - Drying is achieved by blowing hot air into the ironing chamber during a non-zero drying time.

[0013] Some preferred but non-limiting features of the aforementioned method are as follows, which may be used alone or in combination:

[0014] - The first evaporation is adapted to ensure that the humidity rate in the ironing chamber is strictly greater than 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 80%, and to ensure that the humid temperature in the ironing chamber is between 50°C and 70°C, preferably between 60°C and 70°C;

[0015] - The second evaporation velocity is less than or equal to 50% of the first evaporation velocity;

[0016] - The first evaporation flow rate is between 40 g / min and 80 g / min, preferably equal to 70 g / min;

[0017] -The method also includes a step of cooling the item by blowing cold air into the ironing cavity, which is performed after a drying step by blowing hot air.

[0018] - The drying time is less than or equal to the sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time;

[0019] - The sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time is equal to 10 minutes, and the drying time is equal to 10 minutes;

[0020] - The sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time is greater than or equal to 20 minutes, and the drying time is greater than or equal to 20 minutes, so as to disinfect the items located in the ironing cavity in addition to ironing;

[0021] - The drying step by blowing hot air is adapted to ensure that the drying temperature in the ironing chamber is strictly greater than the humid temperature ensured during the first evaporation step and the second evaporation step;

[0022] - The method also includes a pre-step of parameterizing the ironing cavity by the user, the parameterization step including defining the nature of the ironing cycle and / or defining the sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time, and / or defining the drying time, and / or defining the total time of the ironing process;

[0023] The method also includes a preliminary step of preparing the fabric article for ironing, which includes placing the fabric article on a hanger in the ironing chamber and preferably hooking a ballast clamp onto the fabric article. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Other features, objects, and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, given by way of non-limiting example, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a block diagram illustrating the steps of a method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a movable ironing cavity suitable for use in a method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3a , Figure 3b and Figure 3c This is a perspective view of a ballast clamp suitable for use in a method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a clothes hanger suitable for use in a method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5a This is a perspective view of a movable ironing cavity suitable for use in a method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5b This is a perspective view of a perforated grid suitable for use in a method according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Figure 1 The present invention illustrates, by way of non-limiting example, a method for ironing at least one fabric article placed in an ironing cavity 10 using a movable ironing cavity 10. The method comprises the following sequential steps:

[0032] -E1: First evaporation is performed by generating steam at a first evaporation flow rate during a non-zero first evaporation time and injecting the steam into the ironing chamber 10;

[0033] -E2: Second evaporation is performed by generating steam at a second evaporation flow rate during a non-zero second evaporation time and injecting the steam into the ironing chamber 10, wherein the second evaporation flow rate is strictly less than the first evaporation flow rate; and

[0034] -E3: Drying is carried out by blowing hot air into the ironing chamber 10 during the non-zero drying time.

[0035] The method or ironing method using the described movable ironing cavity allows for the rapid ironing of fabric items placed in the ironing cavity 10 without requiring direct user intervention. The user simply places the item in the ironing cavity 10, closes the cavity, and parameterizes it as needed according to the desired ironing effect. Ironing is then performed through the cavity 10 without user intervention. Once the process is complete, the user can directly retrieve the ironed item. Therefore, this method allows for optimal user comfort and minimal time loss.

[0036] The first evaporation step E1 has a higher evaporation flow rate than the second evaporation flow rate E2. This allows for the rapid attainment of the appropriate humidity and temperature within the cavity, suitable for relaxing the fibers of the fabric article to achieve the desired shape, all without deforming the article. The second evaporation step maintains the humidity and temperature within the cavity at levels suitable for continuing fiber relaxation and determining the result. This method therefore allows for optimization of ironing time and improvement of ironing quality.

[0037] The drying step E3, which involves blowing hot air, allows the item to dry. In particular, the drying step E3 may include a drying time and a hot air flow rate that are adapted to allow the user to retrieve the item, ready for storage or carrying, once the ironing process is complete.

[0038] The ironing method described above, which involves the first evaporation step E1, the second evaporation step E2, and the drying step E3, also allows for the deodorization of fabric items and the removal of surface stains. Therefore, the user retrieves items that are odorless and likely less soiled than before the ironing chamber 10 was used to perform the ironing process.

[0039] The ironing cavity 10 is portable. The term "portable or mobile ironing cavity 10" indicates that the ironing cavity 10 can be easily installed, disassembled, and transported by the user. The portable ironing cavity 10 is particularly lightweight and, once disassembled, has dimensions that allow it to be transported by the user. Therefore, the method of using the ironing cavity 10 is more convenient for the user, as the user can transport the ironing cavity 10 to different locations and can install or disassemble it without difficulty and within a limited time.

[0040] Fabric items or items to be ironed may be, for example, children's clothing or plush toys. It should be understood that the ironing cavity 10 is adapted to receive one or more items to be ironed, and the method of using the ironing cavity 10 described above is adapted to simultaneously iron all items placed in the ironing cavity 10.

[0041] The total time for the ironing process described above corresponds to the sum of the times for each step in the ironing process. The evaporation time corresponds to the sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time.

[0042] Ironing cavity 10

[0043] Figure 2 The ironing cavity 10, shown by way of non-limiting example, is configured for ironing fabric articles. The ironing cavity 10 includes:

[0044] -Outer wall 12, which is adapted to define a receiving cavity for the item to be ironed;

[0045] - A device for generating steam and injecting it into the ironing chamber 10; and

[0046] - An apparatus for drying by blowing hot air, the apparatus being adapted to generate hot air and inject the hot air into the ironing chamber 10.

[0047] The ironing cavity 10 may include a bottom 11 and a top 13 opposite to the bottom 11. An outer wall 12 is adapted to extend between the bottom 11 and the top 13 to connect the bottom 11 and the top 13. Thus, a receiving cavity for an item to be ironed is defined by the bottom 11, the top 13, and the outer wall 12.

[0048] The steam generation and injection device, as well as the drying device by blowing hot air, can be integrated into the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10. The steam generation and injection device, as well as the drying device by blowing hot air, may include at least one pipe extending from the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10 to a receiving cavity for the item to be ironed, at the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10. Therefore, the generated steam and hot air are injected into the ironing cavity 10 at the bottom 11 and rise towards the top 13 of the ironing cavity through the item to be ironed. This allows for ensuring effective ironing of items placed in the ironing cavity 10.

[0049] The drying apparatus by blowing hot air may include a ventilator associated with a heating resistor. The air is heated by the heating resistor and ventilated by the ventilator to be injected into the interior of the ironing cavity 10.

[0050] The ironing chamber 10 may also include a cooling device by blowing cold air, which is adapted to cool fabric items placed in the ironing chamber 10 after ironing. The cooling device by blowing cold air can correspond to a device by blowing hot air. This device can be parameterized to blow hot air during the drying step E3 by blowing hot air, and to blow cold air during the cooling step E4 once the drying step E3 by blowing hot air is completed.

[0051] The ironing cavity 10 may also include a perforated grid 60 adapted to contact the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10. The ironing process may include the step of placing a fabric article on the perforated grid 60 configured to contact the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10.

[0052] like Figure 5a and Figure 5a As shown as a non-limiting example, the perforated grille 60 forms a shelf suitable for receiving fabric articles to be ironed. The perforated grille 60 can be a removable grille formed by two grille halves. The two grille halves are arranged to contact each other and the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10 to form a perforated grille 60 covering the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10.

[0053] When the steam generation and injection device, as well as the drying device by blowing hot air, are integrated into the bottom 11 of the ironing chamber 10, the perforated grid 60 is positioned near the steam and hot air outlets of the bottom 11 of the ironing chamber 10. Therefore, the temperature is particularly high for items placed on the perforated grid 60. Thus, the perforated grid 60 allows for particularly effective ironing and, if necessary, sterilization of items placed on it. For example, plush toys or shoes can be placed on the perforated grid 60.

[0054] First evaporation step E1

[0055] The first evaporation step E1 is performed by generating steam at a non-zero first evaporation flow rate and during a non-zero first evaporation time, and injecting the steam into the ironing chamber 10. Therefore, the first evaporation step E1 allows the fibers of the article placed in the ironing chamber 10 to undergo a first stage of relaxation under the influence of heat and humidity in the ironing chamber 10.

[0056] The first evaporation flow rate corresponds to the flow rate of water in the form of steam generated by the steam generating and injecting device of the ironing chamber 10 and injected into the ironing chamber 10, particularly into the receiving cavity of the item to be ironed in the ironing chamber 10, during the first evaporation step E1.

[0057] The first evaporation flow rate can be between 40 g / min and 80 g / min, preferably equal to 70 g / min. This first evaporation flow rate is suitable for saturating the ironing chamber with steam within a few minutes, which allows for a short first evaporation step E1 and therefore a short total ironing process time.

[0058] The first evaporation time corresponds to the time of the first evaporation step E1, that is, the time during which the first evaporation flow rate is maintained by the ironing chamber 10, and in particular by the steam generation and injection device of the ironing chamber. The first evaporation time may be, for example, between 10 minutes and 40 minutes, preferably between 10 minutes and 20 minutes, for example, equal to 10 minutes or equal to 20 minutes.

[0059] The first evaporation step E1 can be adapted to ensure that the humidity rate in the ironing cavity 10 is strictly greater than 50%, that is, between 50% and 100%, preferably greater than or equal to 70%, and more preferably greater than or equal to 80%. The first evaporation step E1 can be adapted to ensure that the humid temperature in the ironing cavity 10 is between 50°C and 70°C, preferably between 60°C and 70°C, for example equal to 65°C.

[0060] The parameters of the first evaporation flow rate and the first evaporation time are particularly suitable for obtaining the desired humidity rate and humid temperature during the first evaporation E1, and thus allow for efficient and rapid ironing of fabric articles placed in the ironing chamber 10.

[0061] Second evaporation step E2

[0062] The second evaporation step E2 can be adapted to ensure that the humidity and humid temperature in the ironing chamber 10 obtained at the end of the first evaporation step E1 are maintained. Therefore, the second evaporation step E2 allows for a continued relaxation phase of the fibers of the article placed in the ironing chamber 10, which begins at the first evaporation step E1.

[0063] The second evaporation flow rate corresponds to the flow rate of water in the form of steam generated by the steam generating and injecting device of the ironing chamber 10 and injected into the ironing chamber 10, particularly into the receiving cavity of the item to be ironed in the ironing chamber 10, during the second evaporation step E2.

[0064] The second evaporation flow rate can be less than or equal to the first evaporation flow rate. Preferably, the second evaporation flow rate is less than or equal to 80% of the first evaporation flow rate, and more preferably less than or equal to 50%. In particular, the second evaporation flow rate can be equal to 50% of the first evaporation flow rate. Therefore, the second evaporation flow rate is sufficient to ensure that the humidity and humid temperature in the ironing chamber 10 are maintained during the second evaporation step, and that the humidity and humid temperature do not increase or decrease excessively during the second evaporation step E2. For example, the second evaporation flow rate can be between 20 g / min and 40 g / min, and preferably equal to 35 g / min.

[0065] The second evaporation time corresponds to the time of the second evaporation step E2, that is, the time during which the second evaporation flow rate is maintained by the ironing chamber 10, and in particular by the steam generation and injection device of the ironing chamber. The second evaporation time may be, for example, between 10 minutes and 40 minutes, preferably between 10 minutes and 20 minutes, for example, equal to 10 minutes or equal to 20 minutes.

[0066] The second evaporation step E2 can be adapted to maintain the humidity rate in the ironing cavity 10 strictly greater than 50%, preferably greater than or equal to 70%, preferably greater than or equal to 80%, and the humid temperature in the ironing cavity 10 between 50°C and 70°C, preferably between 60°C and 70°C, for example equal to 65°C.

[0067] The parameters of the second evaporation flow rate and the second evaporation time are particularly suitable for obtaining the desired humidity rate and humid temperature during the second evaporation step E2, and thus allow for efficient and rapid ironing of fabric items placed in the ironing chamber 10.

[0068] Drying step E3

[0069] The drying step E3, which involves blowing hot air, can be performed at a flow rate that ensures the heat in the ironing chamber 10 is suitable for rapidly drying fabric items placed in the ironing chamber 10. This reduces the total time of the ironing process.

[0070] The drying step E3 can be adapted to dry fabric items so that once the ironing process is complete, the items are ready for the user to store or carry.

[0071] The drying flow rate corresponds to the flow rate of the hot air generated by the device for drying by blowing hot air in the ironing chamber 10 during the drying step E3 and injected into the ironing chamber 10, in particular into the receiving cavity of the item to be ironed in the ironing chamber 10.

[0072] The drying flow rate can be adapted to ensure that the drying temperature in the ironing chamber 10 is strictly higher than the humid temperature ensured during the first evaporation step E1 and the second evaporation step E2. This drying temperature allows for particularly rapid drying of items and thus allows for a reduction in the total time of the ironing process.

[0073] The drying flow rate can be adapted to ensure that the drying temperature in the ironing cavity 10 is greater than or equal to 60°C, preferably greater than or equal to 70°C, for example, equal to 80°C. The drying flow rate can be adapted to reduce the humidity rate in the ironing cavity 10 in order to obtain a humidity rate strictly less than 50%, preferably less than or equal to 10%.

[0074] The drying time corresponds to the time of drying step E3 by blowing hot air, that is, the time during which the drying flow rate is maintained by the ironing chamber 10, and in particular by the device for drying by blowing hot air. The drying time can be, for example, between 10 minutes and 40 minutes, preferably between 10 minutes and 20 minutes, for example, equal to 10 minutes or equal to 20 minutes.

[0075] The drying time can be less than or equal to the sum of the first and second evaporation times. Therefore, the total time of the ironing process is reduced while allowing the fabric items placed in the ironing chamber 10 to dry sufficiently.

[0076] Specifically, the drying time can be equal to the sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time, and the total time of the ironing process includes 50% of the evaporation time and 50% of the drying time.

[0077] Ironing cycle

[0078] The ironing process is suitable for simply ironing items placed in the ironing chamber 10. The ironing process corresponds to a cycle known as the ironing cycle. The ironing process has a short total time, and the user can therefore quickly retrieve their ironed fabric items.

[0079] For example, the total ironing cycle time can be between 10 and 40 minutes, such as 20 minutes. The sum of the first and second evaporation times, i.e., the evaporation time of the ironing cycle, can be equal to 10 minutes, and the drying time of the ironing cycle can also be equal to 10 minutes. This ironing process corresponding to the ironing cycle is suitable for ensuring effective and rapid ironing of items.

[0080] Disinfection cycle

[0081] The ironing process can be adapted to disinfect items located in the ironing chamber 10 in addition to ironing, in order to disinfect the items by removing any bacteria present on them. Disinfection also allows for more effective deodorization of fabric items. The ironing process corresponds to a cycle known as the disinfection cycle.

[0082] The total time for the sterilization cycle of an item can be greater than the total time for the ironing cycle. In particular, the evaporation time, i.e., the sum of the first and second evaporation times, and the drying time of the sterilization cycle can be increased relative to the evaporation and drying times of the ironing cycle.

[0083] For example, the total time for the disinfection cycle can be greater than or equal to 40 minutes, such as greater than or equal to 1 hour. Therefore, the ironing process allows for the disinfection of fabric items placed in the ironing chamber 10 in addition to ironing.

[0084] For example, the sum of the first and second evaporation times in the sterilization cycle can be greater than or equal to 20 minutes, and the drying time in the sterilization cycle can be greater than or equal to 20 minutes. More specifically, the sum of the first and second evaporation times in the sterilization cycle can be between 30 and 40 minutes, and the drying time in the sterilization cycle can be between 30 and 40 minutes.

[0085] The first evaporation step E1, particularly the first evaporation flow rate and the first evaporation time, can be adapted to ensure that the humidity rate in the ironing cavity 10 is greater than or equal to 70%, for example, equal to 80%, and to ensure that the humid temperature in the ironing cavity 10 is greater than or equal to 60°C, for example, equal to 65°C.

[0086] The second evaporation step E2, particularly the second evaporation flow rate and the second evaporation time, can be adapted to maintain the humidity rate and humid temperature obtained in the first evaporation step E1, particularly maintaining a humidity rate of 80% and a humid temperature of 65°C.

[0087] The drying step E3, which involves blowing hot air, can be adapted to ensure that the drying temperature in the ironing chamber 10 is greater than or equal to 60°C, for example, equal to 70°C or 80°C, and to reduce the humidity rate in the ironing chamber 10 to obtain a humidity rate that is strictly less than 50%, preferably less than or equal to 10%.

[0088] For example, the total time for the sterilization cycle can be equal to 40 minutes, including a first evaporation time of 10 minutes, a second evaporation time of 10 minutes, and a drying time of 20 minutes.

[0089] Cooling step E4

[0090] The method may also include a step E4 for cooling the article by blowing cold air into the ironing chamber 10, the cooling step E4 being performed after the drying step E3 by blowing hot air.

[0091] The cooling step E4 blows cool air into the ironing chamber 10 to cool the ironed items and prevent the risk of burns to the user. Therefore, the user can retrieve their ironed, sterilized, and dried items at a temperature that avoids any risk of burns.

[0092] Parameterization step E0

[0093] The ironing cavity 10 may also include a parameterization unit 50, which is adapted to allow a user to parameterize the ironing of the fabric article during parameterization step E0.

[0094] The method may also include a prior step E0 in which the ironing cavity 10 is parameterized by the user. Then, the ironing process is performed through the ironing cavity according to the parameters selected by the user in parameterization step E0. Therefore, parameterization step E0 allows the ironing process performed through the ironing cavity 10 to be satisfactorily adapted to the user's needs (e.g., fast or long cycles), the type of fabric item placed in the ironing cavity (e.g., jacket, coat, fine fabric, wool), and the desired effect on the item (e.g., simple ironing, ironing and disinfection, or ironing with extended drying time).

[0095] The parameterization step E0 may include defining the nature of the ironing cycle. Specifically, the user may define the nature of the ironing cycle in at least the following cycles: ironing cycle, sterilization cycle, and additional drying cycle. The ironing chamber is configured to adapt to one or more of the following parameters according to the defined nature of the ironing cycle: first evaporation time, first evaporation flow rate, second evaporation time, second evaporation flow rate, drying time, drying flow rate, cooling time, and / or cooling flow rate.

[0096] Alternatively or additionally, the parameterization step E0 may include: defining the sum of a first evaporation time and a second evaporation time, and / or defining a drying time, and / or defining the total time of the ironing process. For example, a user may adjust one or more desired times from one or more corresponding value ranges provided by the parameterization unit 50, each range being defined by a minimum time and a maximum time. The ironing process is then performed at the one or more times defined by the user.

[0097] The parameterization step E0 can be performed by a user using the parameterization unit 50. The parameterization unit 50 may include a remote control separate from the ironing cavity 10 and / or a user interface integrated into the ironing cavity 10, for example, placed on the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10.

[0098] The parameterization unit 50 may include a screen adapted to display parameters defined at parameterization step E0 and / or information related to the ironing process during ironing. Alternatively or additionally, the parameterization unit 50 may include buttons adapted to allow parameterization to be performed at parameterization step E0.

[0099] For example, the parameterization unit 50 may include a user interface placed on the bottom 11 of the ironing cavity 10, the user interface including a screen, such as a backlit LCD screen. Once the parameterization step E0 is performed, the screen may be adapted to display the nature of the ironing cycle defined by the user and / or one or more times defined by the user. The nature of the ironing cycle may be indicated by a logo. The screen may also be adapted to display the remaining ironing time during the ironing process. The remaining ironing time may be indicated, for example, in the form of a countdown. Therefore, the user can know the progress of the ironing process at any time.

[0100] A default ironing process can be constructed for the ironing cavity 10, which corresponds to the ironing process executed without user parameterization. For example, the total time of the default ironing process can be 20 minutes, where the evaporation time is equal to 10 minutes and the drying time is equal to 10 minutes. The first evaporation flow rate of the default ironing method can be equal to 70 g / min, and the second evaporation flow rate can be equal to 35 g / min.

[0101] Preparation steps for fabric items E10

[0102] The method may also include a preliminary step E10 of preparing the fabric item for ironing. The user prepares the item to be ironed by placing it in the ironing cavity 10. For example, if the item is clothing, the user can place it on the hanger 40 of the ironing cavity 10. The user then closes the ironing cavity 10. Optionally, the user can parameterize the ironing cavity 10 via the parameterization unit 50 during parameterization step E0, either before or after preparing the fabric item, to adapt the ironing cycle to their needs or the needs of the item to be ironed. The ironing cavity 10 then performs the ironing process as needed according to the selected parameterization, without requiring user intervention.

[0103] The ironing cavity 10 may include at least one ballast clamp 30, such as Figures 3a to 3c The image is shown as a non-limiting example. The ironing cavity 10 may include at least one hanger 40, such as... Figure 4 The example shown is a non-restrictive one.

[0104] Preparation step E10 may include hooking at least one ballast clamp 30 onto the fabric article and placing the fabric article in the ironing cavity 10, particularly placing the fabric article on the hanger 40 of the ironing cavity 10.

[0105] Ballast clamps 30 can be hooked onto fabric articles before or after they are placed in the ironing chamber 10. The ballast clamps 30 are preferably hooked onto the lower part of the fabric article, such as the bottom of a garment, with the upper part of the fabric article resting on the hanger 40 of the ironing chamber 10. Multiple ballast clamps 30 can be hooked onto the fabric articles.

[0106] For example, if the fabric item is a shirt, the ballast clamp 30 can hook onto each sleeve and the bottom of the shirt. If the fabric item is trousers, the ballast clamp 30 can hook onto the bottom of each leg.

[0107] Ballast clamp 30 may have different weights and / or dimensions. Ballast clamp 30 may have a width between 100 mm and 200 mm, preferably about 150 mm. Ballast clamp may have a weight between 300 g and 1 kg, preferably about 400 g.

[0108] Figure 3a An example of a ballast clamp 30 is shown, which has a larger than Figure 3b The dimensions and weight of the ballast clamp 30 are shown. The dimensions of the ballast clamp 30 are adapted to the fabric article on which it is hooked. This allows for easy hooking of the ballast clamp 30 onto the fabric article. The weight of the ballast clamp 30 is suitable for adjusting the fiber tension of the fabric article, which therefore allows for further improvement in the efficiency of the ironing process.

[0109] One or more openings can be formed in the hanger 40. Therefore, steam and / or hot air injected into the ironing cavity can pass through the openings in the hanger 40, which allows for further improvement in the efficiency of the ironing process.

[0110] The hanger may have a minimum width of 450mm and / or a minimum thickness of 40mm. The hanger may have rounded edges, which allows for the omission of labeling of items placed on the hanger 40.

[0111] The ironing cavity 10 may also include an element for securing at least one hanger 40, which is adapted to receive an item to be ironed. The securing element allows at least one hanger 40 to be secured to the top 13 of the ironing cavity 10.

Claims

1. A method for ironing at least one fabric article placed in the ironing cavity (10) using a movable ironing cavity (10), comprising the following sequential steps: a. First evaporation is carried out by generating steam at a first evaporation flow rate during a non-zero first evaporation time and injecting the steam into the ironing cavity (10); b. Second evaporation is carried out by generating steam at a second evaporation flow rate during a non-zero second evaporation time and injecting the steam into the ironing cavity (10), wherein, The second evaporation flow rate is strictly less than the first evaporation flow rate; and c. Drying is carried out by blowing hot air into the ironing cavity (10) during a non-zero drying time.

2. The method according to claim 1, wherein, The first evaporation is adapted to ensure that the humidity rate in the ironing cavity (10) is strictly greater than 50%, and to ensure that the humid temperature in the ironing cavity (10) is between 50°C and 70°C.

3. The method according to claim 2, wherein, The first evaporation is adapted to ensure that the humidity rate in the ironing cavity (10) is greater than or equal to 80%, and to ensure that the humid temperature in the ironing cavity (10) is between 60°C and 70°C.

4. The method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, The second evaporation flow rate is less than or equal to 50% of the first evaporation flow rate.

5. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first evaporation flow rate is between 40 g / min and 80 g / min.

6. The method according to claim 5, wherein, The first evaporation flow rate is 70 g / min.

7. The method according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a cooling step of cooling the article by blowing cold air into the ironing cavity (10), the cooling step being performed after a drying step by blowing hot air.

8. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The drying time is less than or equal to the sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time.

9. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time is equal to 10 minutes, and the drying time is equal to 10 minutes.

10. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time is greater than or equal to 20 minutes, and wherein the drying time is greater than or equal to 20 minutes, so as to disinfect the items located in the ironing cavity (10) in addition to ironing.

11. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The drying step, which involves blowing hot air, is adapted to ensure that the drying temperature in the ironing chamber (10) is strictly greater than the humid temperature ensured during the first evaporation step and the second evaporation step.

12. The method according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a pre-parameterizing step of the ironing cavity (10) by a user, the pre-parameterizing step including defining the nature of the ironing cycle and / or defining the sum of the first evaporation time and the second evaporation time, and / or defining the drying time, and / or defining the total time of the ironing process.

13. The method according to claim 1 or 2, the method further comprising a preliminary step of preparing a fabric article for ironing, the preliminary step comprising placing the fabric article on a hanger (40) in the ironing cavity (10).

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the preliminary step of preparing a fabric article for ironing comprises hooking a ballast clamp (30) onto the fabric article.

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