Hat hot pressing method and system

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of heat transfer equipment, and relates to a hat heat pressing system and method, comprising a heat press, a base, and a support and storage shell. The heat press comprises a gripping portion and a heat pressing plate portion disposed opposite each other, the heat pressing plate portion having a curved pressing surface. The base comprises a support, the support being configured with a curved support portion that contacts the curved pressing surface. The support and storage shell comprises a support frame, the support frame including a storage chamber with an open lower end for accommodating at least a portion of the heat press, and a heat pressing support surface formed on the outer surface of the support and storage shell, the heat pressing support surface being configured with a heat pressing support portion that provides support for the substrate and adapts to the curved pressing surface. The hat heat pressing system of this patent has a support and storage shell configured to provide a placement for the substrate and support for the heat pressing of the heat press, with good support strength and high stability. The support and storage shell can be placed outside the heat press through the storage chamber within the inner cavity, allowing for convenient and quick storage, while also protecting the heat press and preventing dust.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related documents

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese patent application entitled “Hat Hot Pressing System, Method and Components” filed on November 2, 2023, with application number “2023114509406”, the disclosure of which is considered to be part of the disclosure of this application and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to the technical field of heat transfer equipment, and in particular to a hat heat pressing method and system for curved surface printing. Background Art

[0004] Existing manual hot presses for printing on curved surfaces require a support mold. This mold provides backing support for the curved surface, such as a hat or visor, during hot pressing. The mold is then pressed against the surface. This support mold typically features a fabric outer lining and an elastic inner support material. This solution lacks support strength, stability during operation, and is difficult to store. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems in the prior art of manual hot pressing when printing on curved surfaces, such as insufficient support strength of the supporting mold, poor stability during operation, and inconvenient storage. By providing a support storage shell with a storage chamber open at the lower end, the hot pressing support part of its outer surface provides support for the printing material, and the curved pressing surface of the hot press transfers the transfer material placed on the surface of the printing material by hot pressing; when not in operation, the hot press is placed on the base, and the support storage shell is covered on the outside of the hot press to achieve storage.

[0006] The technical solution adopted in the present invention is as follows:

[0007] A hat hot pressing method comprises placing a substrate on a curved support portion of a support storage shell having a storage chamber with an open lower end; heat-pressing transfers the transfer material placed on the surface of the substrate through the curved pressing surface of the heat press; when storing, the heat press is placed on a base, and the support storage shell is placed on the outside of the heat press, thereby at least partially storing the heat press within the storage chamber. The hat hot pressing method of this patent provides a place for the substrate and supports the hot press for hot pressing through the support storage shell, resulting in good support strength and high stability; the support storage shell can be placed on the outside of the heat press through the storage chamber of the inner cavity, allowing for convenient and quick storage, while also protecting and preventing dust from the heat press.

[0008] A hat hot pressing system comprises: a hot press, a base and a support storage shell; the hot press has a gripping portion and a hot pressing plate portion, the hot pressing plate portion having a curved pressing surface; the base is provided with a support for supporting the hot press; the support storage shell comprises a supporting end, and a storage chamber with an opening at the lower end for storing at least a portion of the hot press, and a hot pressing supporting portion formed on the outer surface for providing support for the substrate; the support storage shell has a first usage state and a second usage state; in the first usage state, the hot pressing supporting portion receives the placement of the substrate and provides support for hot pressing of the curved pressing surface of the hot press; in the second usage state, the support storage shell cover is arranged on the outside of the hot press, thereby storing at least part of the hot press in the storage chamber.

[0009] The hat hot pressing system of this patent is equipped with a support storage shell that can provide a place for the printed material and provide support for the hot pressing of the hot press. It has good support strength and high stability. The support storage shell can be covered on the outside of the hot press through the storage chamber of the inner cavity, which allows for convenient and quick storage, while also protecting and dustproofing the hot press.

[0010] Furthermore, the width of the upper surface of the support and storage shell at the same height in the first lateral direction is greater than the width of the second lateral direction perpendicular to the first lateral direction; the upper end of the support and storage shell is an outwardly convex curved surface, and the support and storage shell forms a first hot pressing support portion on the upper portion of the first lateral side, and a second hot pressing support portion on the upper portion of the second lateral side. With this solution, the first and second hot pressing support portions can be used to handle hat-shaped objects of different sizes, thus expanding the scope of application.

[0011] Furthermore, the support and storage shell has a symmetrical structure in the first and second lateral directions. The above solution is convenient for users to use and operate, and is also convenient for production.

[0012] Furthermore, the hot press also includes a main body, the hot press plate portion is arranged at the lower part of the main body, and the grip portion is arranged at the upper side of the main body. With the above solution, the grip portion and the hot press plate portion are separated by the main body, which can reduce the heat transfer between the hot press plate portion and the grip portion, thereby improving the comfort of the user's grip. A wire storage portion with a concave structure is designed between the grip portion and the main body, and the wire storage portion is used to store the power cord of the hot press by winding; in the second use state, the support storage shell stores the hot press and the power cord in the storage chamber. With the above solution, when not in use, the power cord can be wound around the wire storage portion, so that it can be stored in the support storage shell along with the hot press.

[0013] Furthermore, the support storage shell includes a support frame and a bushing, the storage chamber is formed inside the support frame, the lower end of the support frame is the support end, the upper part of the support frame is arc-shaped, the bushing is sleeved on the surface of the support frame, and the hot pressing support portion is a curved support structure supported by the support frame and formed on the surface of the bushing, and the bushing includes a heat-resistant surface layer and a flexible backing layer. The arc-shaped support structure can provide a good support for the bushing, and the flexible backing layer has a large area and is applicable to a wider range of substrates. The flexible backing layer provides backing support during the hot pressing operation. Since it has a certain elasticity and flexibility, it can allow the user to slightly deform it to match the substrate, eliminate or reduce the gap between the substrate and the hot pressing support portion, make the contact between the curved pressing surface and the object more complete, and achieve a better transfer effect.

[0014] As an alternative, the bushing is integrally molded from a flexible material, such as silicone.

[0015] A detachable fixing structure is provided between the bushing and the supporting frame. After the bushing is disassembled, it is stored in the space formed by the supporting frame and the base.

[0016] As an alternative, the support and storage housing includes a support frame and a flexible support material. The support frame defines the storage chamber, the lower end of the support frame serves as the support end, and the flexible support material covers at least a portion of the support frame. The hot pressing support portion is a curved support structure formed on the surface of the flexible support material and supported by the support frame. The flexible support material provides backing support during the hot pressing operation. Due to its elasticity and flexibility, the user can slightly deform it to fit the substrate, eliminating or reducing the gap between the substrate and the hot pressing support portion, ensuring more complete contact between the curved pressing surface and the object, and achieving a better transfer effect.

[0017] Furthermore, a locking device is provided between the base and the supporting storage shell, the locking device including a locking member and a locking seat provided on one of the base and the supporting storage shell, the locking member being configured to have a locking position and an unlocking position, wherein the locking member and the locking seat are engaged to fix the supporting storage shell on the base, and the locking member and the locking seat are separated to allow the supporting storage shell to be removed from the base in the unlocking position. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the hat heat pressing system

[0019] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the hat heat pressing system

[0020] Figure 3 This is the main cross-sectional view of the hat heat pressing system

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial explosion diagram of the hat hot pressing system

[0022] Figure 5 This is a partial exploded view of the hat hot pressing system equipped with a bushing

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hot pressing state of the hot press

[0024] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the support storage shell

[0025] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another embodiment of the support storage shell

[0026] Figure 9 This is the main view of the supporting skeleton

[0027] Figure 10 This is the left view of the supporting skeleton

[0028] Figure 11 This is a top view of the supporting skeleton

[0029] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the support storage shell

[0030] Figure 13 This is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the support storage shell

[0031] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of the support storage shell

[0032] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a hot press. Figure 1

[0033] Figure 16 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a hot press. Figure 2

[0034] Figure 17 This is a three-dimensional diagram of a hot press. Figure 3

[0035] Figure 18 This is a cross-sectional view of the hot press.

[0036] Figure 19 This is a partial explosion diagram of the hot press

[0037] Figure 20 This is the exploded view of the hot press

[0038] Figure 21 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the base Figure 1

[0039] Figure 22 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the base Figure 2

[0040] Figure 23 This is a three-dimensional diagram of an embodiment of the base Figure 3

[0041] Figure 24 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the base

[0042] Figure 25 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the base

[0043] Figure 26 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the base

[0044] Figure 27 A three-dimensional diagram of the hot press placed on the base

[0045] Figure 28 Cross-sectional view of the heat press mounted on the base

[0046] Figure 29 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a hot press placed on a base in another embodiment DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0047] This patent generally relates to hat heat pressing systems and methods.

[0048] See also Figures 1 to 8 This patent provides a hat hot pressing method, comprising the following steps:

[0049] The printing material is placed on a hot pressing supporting portion 401 having a curved pressing surface 2.1 on the outer surface of a supporting storage shell c having a storage chamber 400 with an open lower end.

[0050] The transfer material placed on the surface of the substrate is subjected to heat pressing transfer by the curved pressing surface 2.1 of the heat press a.

[0051] When the hot press a is not working, it is placed on a base b having a curved support portion 3.1 in contact with the curved pressing surface 2.1, and a supporting storage shell c is set on the outside of the hot press a, so that the hot press a is at least partially stored in the storage chamber 400.

[0052] The specific implementation of some technical effects and technical features of the hot pressing method of this patent is reflected in the hot pressing system.

[0053] See also Figures 1 to 2, a hat hot pressing system includes: a hot press a, a base b and a support storage shell c; the hot press a has a gripping portion 1 and a hot pressing plate portion 2 arranged opposite to each other, the hot pressing plate portion 2 has a curved pressing surface 2.1, the gripping portion 1 at least partially defines the upper end of the hot press a, and the hot pressing plate portion 2 at least partially defines the lower end of the hot press a; the base b is provided with a support 3, and the support 3 is configured with a curved surface supporting portion 3.1 supporting the curved pressing surface 2.1; the support storage shell c has a support frame 4, and the support frame 4 includes a lower end opening for storing the hot press The storage chamber 400 of at least a part of the press a is provided with a hot pressing supporting portion 401 on the outer surface of the supporting storage shell c, which provides support for the printing material and adapts to the curved pressing surface 2.1; the supporting storage shell c has a first usage state and a second usage state; in the first usage state, the hot pressing supporting portion 401 receives the printing part of the printing material and provides support for the hot pressing of the curved pressing surface 2.1 of the hot press a; in the second usage state, the supporting storage shell c is covered on the outside of the hot press a, thereby storing at least part of the hot press a in the storage chamber 400.

[0054] In other embodiments, the support 3 can also be configured to support other parts of the non-curved pressing surface 2.1 of the lower part of the hot press a, as long as it can support the lower part of the hot press a, such as providing a support portion at other positions other than the curved pressing surface 2.1 along the lower edge of the hot press a, and the support 3 supports the support portion.

[0055] The hat hot pressing system of this patent is equipped with a support storage shell c that can provide a place for the printed material e and provide support for the hot pressing machine a for hot pressing. It has good support strength and high stability. The support storage shell c can be covered on the outside of the hot press a through the storage chamber 400 of the inner cavity, which allows for convenient and quick storage, while also protecting and dustproofing the hot press a.

[0056] The base b is provided with a joint portion 3.31 that is joined to the lower end of the support storage shell c, and the lower end of the support storage shell c is joined to the joint portion 3.31. With the above solution, by joining the lower end of the support storage shell c and the support 3, the entire hot press a can be stored inside the support storage shell c, which provides better protection and dustproofing for the hot press a. At the same time, it can prevent the hot press a from being touched when the hot press plate portion 2 is not completely cooled after use, thereby providing better safety protection. Preferably, the joint portion 3.31 is provided on the outside of the support 3, so that it can be separated from the lower end of the hot press a to prevent it from being affected by the heat of the hot press plate portion 2.

[0057] See also Figures 1 to 8 , the following describes the technical solution for supporting the storage shell c:

[0058] A storage chamber 400 is provided inside the support storage shell c, and a support end c.1 and an opening are provided at the lower end, through which the support storage shell c can be covered on the outside of the hot press a to accommodate at least a part of the hot press a; a hot pressing supporting part 401 is provided on the outer surface of the support storage shell c to provide support for the printing material and adapt to the curved pressing surface 2.1.

[0059] In one embodiment, in order to accommodate the entire hot press a, this can be achieved by designing the height of the storage chamber 400. Of course, the height of the storage chamber 400 can be designed as needed.

[0060] See also Figure 12 In one embodiment, the support storage shell c includes a support frame 4 and a flexible support material d', the support frame 4 forms the storage chamber 400, the lower end of the support frame 4 constitutes the support end c.1, and the flexible support material d covers at least a portion of the surface of the support frame 4. Figure 12 As shown, it covers the upper surface of the support frame 4. The hot pressing support portion (401) is a curved support structure formed on the surface of the flexible support material d' and supported by the support frame 4. The flexible support material d' provides backing support during the hot pressing operation. Due to its certain elasticity and flexibility, it can be slightly deformed by the user to match the substrate, eliminating or reducing the gap between the substrate and the hot pressing support portion, so that the contact between the curved pressing surface 2.1 and the object is more complete, and the transfer effect is better.

[0061] The aforementioned “flexible support material d′” may be a flexible structure composed of multiple layers of materials, such as a heat-resistant surface layer d.1 ′ and a flexible backing layer d.2 ′.

[0062] In other embodiments, it may also be a single-layer structure, such as being integrally formed of a flexible material such as high-temperature silicone or high-temperature silicone sponge; the flexible backing layer d.2' may be made of high-temperature silicone, high-temperature silicone sponge, or other well-known materials.

[0063] The upper portion of the support frame 4 is arc-shaped and bulges outwards. The hot pressing support portion 401 is a curved support structure formed on the surface of the flexible support material d' and supported by the support frame 4. The arc-shaped support structure can provide a good support for the flexible support material d'.

[0064] The arc-shaped bulge is similar to a spherical or curved surface. This curved surface allows the hot pressing support portion 401 to receive a substrate similar to a hat and fix it on the outside of the support and storage shell c, such as using a hat-like cavity to cover the outside of the support and storage shell c. The fixing method can be as follows Figure 6 The supporting and storing shell c is inserted sideways in the manner shown, and the supporting and storing shell c can also be inserted from top to bottom.

[0065] See also Figure 12An embodiment of the flexible support material d' includes a heat-resistant surface layer d.1' and a flexible backing layer d.2'. The heat-resistant surface layer d.1' can be made of Teflon fabric, cotton and linen fabric, or other well-known heat-resistant materials, and the flexible backing layer d.2' can be made of foam sponge, high-temperature silicone or other applicable well-known flexible materials. Of course, one or more layers of material, such as a heat-reflecting layer, can also be arranged between the heat-resistant surface layer d.1' and the flexible backing layer d.2'. It is preferred to arrange one or more backing inner layers on the inner side of the flexible backing layer d.2'. For the convenience of production, a material opposite to the heat-resistant surface layer can be used to protect the flexible backing layer d.2'. The flexible support portion d' can also be made with reference to the material layer disclosed in patent US10632782B1.

[0066] The flexible support material d' is connected to the support frame 4 by adhesive material, Velcro or strips, or other well-known technical means in the prior art for fixing the flexible support part d' to the support frame 4, such as magnetic adsorption, snap fasteners, etc.

[0067] Of course, the flexible support material d' can also be made of Figure 7 and Figure 8 The fixed structure d1 shown is connected to the supporting frame 4, which will be described in detail later.

[0068] like Figure 13 In the illustrated embodiment, the flexible support material d' can also be disposed above the sleeve d, thereby further improving its installation and fixation to the support frame 4. Specifically, the lower edge of the flexible support material d' extends through the heat-resistant surface layer d.1' and / or is otherwise connected to the skirt covering the lower portion of the support frame 4.

[0069] During use, the support and storage case c is removed from the base b. The transfer material (not shown) is positioned at the location on the substrate to be transferred. The substrate, such as a hat, is then secured to the support and storage case c. The support and storage case c is then placed on a fixed position, such as a flat surface, by the support end c.1. The preheated heat press a is then powered on to heat and press the transfer material, transferring the transfer material to the substrate. After use, the heat press a is placed on the support 3, and the support and storage case c is then closed on the outside of the heat press a, or, if necessary, after the heat press plate portion 2 of the heat press a has cooled.

[0070] When in use, the support frame 4 directly places the lower end as the support end c.1 on the plane, which is easy to use, has high support strength and good use effect; when not in use, the lower end of the support end c.1 can be used as a connecting end to connect with the base b, and the hot press a can be stored inside as a whole. The structure is simple and ingenious, which solves the problem of support strength and the problem of storing the hot press a.

[0071] The supporting frame 4 can be integrally formed of plastic, and the specific material can be selected from existing well-known materials.

[0072] In other embodiments, other materials may be used, such as titanium, titanium alloy, stainless steel and other metal materials; of course, other existing materials that meet the structural performance requirements may also be used.

[0073] The position of the hot pressing supporting portion 401 is not limited to the upper portion of the supporting storage case c, and may also be the outer peripheral side portion of the supporting storage case c, or both.

[0074] It should be noted that although this patent is defined as a "hat heat pressing system", the scope of protection of the patent claims is not limited to heat transfer for hat-shaped substrates, but is also applicable to other substrates with curved printing areas, such as waist belts.

[0075] See also Figure 7 and Figure 8 Another embodiment of the support storage housing includes a support frame 4 and a sleeve d. The support frame 4 defines a storage chamber 400. The lower end of the support frame 4 is the support end c.1. The upper portion of the support frame 4 is arc-shaped. A sleeve cavity d0 is provided within the sleeve d. The sleeve d is sleeved onto the surface of the support frame 4 through the sleeve cavity d0. The hot press support portion 401 is a curved support structure formed on the surface of the sleeve d and supported by the support frame 4. The arc-shaped support structure provides excellent support for the sleeve. The flexible backing layer has a large area and is applicable to a wider range of substrates.

[0076] See also Figure 14 In one embodiment, the sleeve d comprises a heat-resistant surface layer d.1' and a flexible backing layer d.2'. The flexible backing layer d.2' provides backing support during the hot pressing process. Due to its elasticity and flexibility, it can be slightly deformed to fit the substrate, eliminating or reducing the gap between the substrate and the hot pressing support, ensuring more complete contact between the curved pressing surface and the object, and achieving a better transfer effect.

[0077] The heat-resistant surface layer d.1' can be made of Teflon fabric, cotton and linen fabric, or other known heat-resistant materials. The flexible backing layer d.2' can be made of foam sponge, high-temperature silicone, or other suitable known flexible materials. Of course, one or more layers of material, such as a heat-reflective layer, can also be placed between the heat-resistant surface layer d.1' and the flexible backing layer d.2'. Preferably, one or more inner backing layers are placed inside the flexible backing layer d.2'. For ease of manufacture, a material corresponding to the heat-resistant surface layer can be used to protect the flexible backing layer d.2'. The flexible support portion d' can also be manufactured using the material layers disclosed in US Patent No. 10632782B1.

[0078] In other embodiments, Figure 13 As shown, the flexible support portion d' can be configured only on the upper portion, so that the storage volume of the bushing d is smaller.

[0079] In other embodiments, the flexible backing layer d.1 ′ of the bushing d is designed to cover at least half of the support frame from top to bottom, and the heat-resistant surface layer and the backing inner layer (if configured) can be connected to the flexible backing layer by seaming.

[0080] like Figure 8 As shown, in one embodiment, the bushing d is made of a flexible material, such as integrally formed, which is convenient for processing, and the flexible material is high-temperature silicone, high-temperature silicone sponge, or other well-known materials.

[0081] See also Figures 9 to 11 The width w1 of the upper surface of the support and storage case c at the same height in the first lateral direction is greater than the width of the orthographic projection w2 perpendicular to the first lateral direction. The upper end of the support and storage case c is an outwardly convex curved surface, forming a first hot pressing support portion 401a on the upper portion of the first lateral side and a second hot pressing support portion 401b on the upper portion of the second lateral side. This arrangement allows the first and second hot pressing support portions 401a, 401b to accommodate various sizes of caps or other substrates, broadening its applicability.

[0082] The supporting storage shell c has a symmetrical structure in both the first and second lateral directions, i.e., two first hot pressing supporting parts 401a are symmetrically provided, and two second hot pressing supporting parts 401b are symmetrically provided. The above solution is convenient for users to use and operate, and is also convenient for production.

[0083] A fixing structure d1 is provided between the bushing d and the supporting frame 4, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the fixing structure d1 includes several connecting attachments d11 provided on the bushing d and several fastening portions d12 provided on the support frame 4. The connecting attachments d11 are fastened to the fastening portions d12 to secure the bushing d to the support frame 4. One embodiment of the connecting attachments d11 is a buckle, which is tightened to buckle onto the buckle portions d12 during installation. In one embodiment, two sets of fixing structures d1 are provided in opposite directions.

[0084] In other embodiments, the connecting accessory d11 is a strap, which is fastened to the fastening portion d12 by tying a knot.

[0085] In other embodiments, the fixing structure d1 includes a plurality of connecting accessories d11 provided on the supporting frame 4 and a plurality of buckling portions d12 provided on the bushing d. The connecting accessories d11 are buckled on the buckling portions d12 to fix the bushing d on the supporting frame 4.

[0086] In other embodiments, the fixing structure d1 is a Velcro provided on the bushing d and the support frame 4 , such as provided at a position corresponding to the lower edge of the bushing and the support frame 4 .

[0087] In other embodiments, the fixing structure d1 is a magnetic attachment provided between the bushing d and the support frame 4, such as a magnetic material and a magnetic conductive material (such as iron), a magnetic conductive material (such as iron) and a magnetic material, or a magnetic material and a magnetic material provided between the bushing d and the support frame 4.

[0088] In one embodiment, the sleeve d is disassembled and folded and stored in the space formed by the support frame 4 and the base b. With the above solution, when not in use, the hot press a and the sleeve d can be completely stored in the space formed by the support frame 4 and the base b.

[0089] In this patent, the hot pressing support device c may only include the support frame 4. In this case, the upper portion of the support frame 4 is arc-shaped and bulges to form a curved hot pressing support portion 401.

[0090] The technical solution of hot press a is described below:

[0091] See also Figures 15 to 20 The hot press a comprises a grip portion 1, a main body portion 5, and a hot plate portion 2. The grip portion 1 is mounted on the upper side of the main body portion 5 via connectors (such as screws), and the hot plate portion 2 is disposed below the main body portion 5. The hot plate portion 2 has a curved pressing surface 2.1. The grip portion 1 at least partially defines the upper end of the hot press a, while the hot plate portion 2 at least partially defines the lower end of the hot press a. Because the grip portion 1 and the hot plate portion 2 are separated by the main body portion 5, heat transfer between the hot plate portion 2 and the grip portion 1 can be reduced, thereby improving user grip comfort.

[0092] In one embodiment, the grip portion 1 is provided with a grip channel 100 communicating the front side and the rear side thereof.

[0093] In one embodiment, a concave structure is provided between the grip portion 1 and the main body portion 5 to provide a wire receiving portion L0, which is used to receive the power cord L of the heat press a by winding. Figure 4 In the second use state, the support storage shell c stores the heat press a and the power cord L in the storage chamber 400. With the above solution, when not in use, the power cord L can be wound around the wire storage portion L0, thereby being stored in the support storage shell c with the heat press a.

[0094] The circuit module e of the hot press a is arranged on the gripping portion 1. With the above solution, the heat of the hot press plate portion 2 can be prevented from affecting the circuit module e.

[0095] See also Figures 15 to 20The circuit module e includes a control circuit, which is equipped with a push-type control element e1. This push-type control element e1 is installed inside the grip portion 1. The grip portion 1 has a control area 10 on its outer wall. The push-type control element e1 is located inside the control area 10, and its outer surface is lower than the edge of the control area 10. This ensures that the user's hand holding the heat press will not press on the push-type control element e1.

[0096] The push-type operating element e1 can be a key switch, a micro switch, or other suitable existing switch elements.

[0097] The control area 10 is a control hole set in the top wall 1' of the grip portion 1. A control portion 101 is located within the control hole. This portion transmits user pressure to trigger the push-type control element e1. The upper surface of the control portion 101' is lower than the upper edge of the control hole. The control portion 101' is designed to be pressed downward to contact the push-type control element e1, and then automatically return to its original position when the pressure is released, or return to its original position as the push-type control element e1 returns to its original position. Positioning the control area 10 on the top wall 1' of the grip portion 1 and the push-type control element e1 on the underside of the top wall 1' allows for visual control without adjusting the angle, making operation quick and convenient.

[0098] The control area 10 is provided with a control cover 101, which is provided with a control portion 101'. A touch portion 1011' is provided on the lower side of the control portion 101' corresponding to the push-type control element e1. The control portion 101' is designed to be pressed downward so that the touch portion 1011' touches the push-type control element e1.

[0099] One solution for the control cover 101 is to use silicone for integral molding.

[0100] Functional identifiers are provided on the control portion 101 ′. For example, there are four corresponding push-type control elements e1 , corresponding to power switch, setting, temperature adjustment and time adjustment respectively.

[0101] The circuit module e is provided with a display module e2, which is arranged on the front side of the upper surface of the top wall 1'. The display module e2 is configured on the front side of the upper surface of the top wall 2'. This position usually corresponds to the front side of the thumb when the user holds it. During use, the information on the display module e2 can also be directly viewed without moving the hand away.

[0102] A light-transmitting portion 102 is provided on the front side of the upper surface of the top wall 1 ′ corresponding to the outer side of the display module e2 , and the display module e2 is disposed on the inner side of the light-transmitting portion 102 .

[0103] In one embodiment, the light-transmitting portion 102 is a light-transmitting cover, and the top wall 1' is provided with a hole for mounting the light-transmitting cover. One solution for the light-transmitting cover is a dark light-transmitting sheet, which can block the non-luminous portion and non-luminous state of the display module e2, making the product more beautiful.

[0104] In other embodiments, the top wall 1 ′ may not be provided with holes, and the area corresponding to the display module e2 is designed to be a light-transmitting structure.

[0105] As an alternative solution (not shown), the control area 10 is a concave area arranged on the top wall 1' of the gripping part 1, and a control hole is provided at the bottom of the control area 10 corresponding to the press-type control element e1. A control cover 101 is arranged in the control area 10, and the control cover 101 is provided with a control part 101'. A touch-pressing part 1011' is provided on the lower side of the control part 101' corresponding to the press-type control element e1. The control part 101' is designed to be pressed and elastically moved downward so that the touch-pressing part 1011' touches the press-type control element e1.

[0106] As an alternative solution (not shown), the control area is surrounded by a convex edge formed on the upper surface of the top wall 1' of the gripping part 1, and a control hole connected to the top wall is provided inside the convex edge. The control part is arranged in the control hole, and the upper surface of the control part is lower than the upper edge of the convex edge. The control part is designed to be pressed to elastically move downward to touch the press-type control element e1.

[0107] As an alternative, the control area 10 is surrounded by a convex edge formed on the upper surface of the top wall 1' of the gripping part 1, and a control hole is provided at the bottom 10 of the control area corresponding to the press-type control element e1. A control cover 101 is provided in the control area 10, and the control cover 101 is provided with a control part 101'. A touch-pressing part 1011' is provided on the lower side of the control part 101' corresponding to the press-type control element e1. The control part 101' is designed to be pressed and elastically moved downward so that the touch-pressing part 1011' touches the press-type control element e1.

[0108] Circuit module e1 also includes a main control circuit equipped with a push-button control element e1. The main control circuit is used to adjust the power of the hot platen 2, for example, using a thyristor element. The specific implementation of these circuits is conventional. The control circuit and the main control circuit are electrically connected and are located on the same circuit board. Integrating the main control circuit and the control circuit into a single circuit module facilitates installation and reduces costs.

[0109] In one embodiment, the circuit module e is locked on the top wall 1 ′, which facilitates the layout and assembly of the circuit module e.

[0110] In one embodiment, concave and convex positioning structures 101, 501 are provided between the lower end of the grip portion 1 and the upper end of the main body 5. For example, a positioning boss 101 is provided at the lower end of the grip portion 1, and a positioning groove 501 is provided at the upper end of the main body 5. The positioning boss 101 is inserted into the positioning groove 501. To ensure the proper assembly of the positioning boss 101 and the positioning groove 501, positioning ribs 1011 and positioning grooves 5011 are provided on the sides of the positioning groove 501 and the positioning boss 101. The positioning ribs 1011 and positioning grooves 5011 can limit the rotation between the grip portion 1 and the main body 5, eliminating rotational play.

[0111] The gripping portion 1 comprises an annular inner shell 1.1, a first outer shell 1.2 joined to the upper portion of the inner shell 1.1, and a second outer shell 1.3 joined to the lower portion of the inner shell 1.1. The first and second outer shells 1.2, 1.3 are joined at both ends to enclose the outer periphery of the inner shell 1.1. A gripping channel 100 is formed in the center of the inner shell 1.1. The main body 5 comprises a main shell 5.1 with a bonding chamber 500 open at the bottom. Concave and convex positioning structures 101, 501 are formed between the second outer shell 1.3 and the upper end of the main shell 5.1. The hot press plate 2 is positioned within the lower opening of the bonding chamber 500. This structure simplifies the gripping portion 1 and improves its structural strength.

[0112] The operating area 10 is arranged on the first outer shell 1 . 2 .

[0113] Specifically, regarding the connection between the first outer shell 1.2 and the inner shell 1.1, a buckle structure is provided between the second outer shell 1.3 and the inner shell 1.1. Preferably, buckle structures are also provided at both ends of the first outer shell 1.2 and the second outer shell 1.3, so that the above components can be more tightly connected.

[0114] See also Figures 18 to 20 The main body 5 also includes a base 5.2, which includes a base top wall 5.21 and a base side skirt 5.22 formed on the side. The base side skirt 5.22 is provided with a side skirt flange 5.221 on the outside, which engages with the lower end of the main body shell 5.1. The hot plate 2 is disposed at the lower end of the base 5.2 and connects to the base 5.2. The base top wall 5.21 connects to the top of the main body shell 5.1. The base 5.2 connects the hot plate 2 and the main body shell 5.1, blocks the mating edge of the hot plate 2 and the main body shell 5.1, and also acts as a heat barrier.

[0115] One or more thermal insulation elements 5.3 may be provided between the base 5.2 and the hot plate portion 2.

[0116] The hot pressing plate portion 2 includes a metal base plate and a heating element (such as a heating tube) arranged in the (such as die-cast) metal base plate.

[0117] See also Figures 18 to 20 In one embodiment, the top wall of the base 5.2 is provided with one or more first connecting holes 5.212, and the hot pressing plate part 2 is provided with one or more first connecting parts 2.20. The connecting member (such as a screw) passes downward from the first connecting hole 5.212 through the first connecting part 2.20 connected to the hot pressing plate part 2 to fix the two together.

[0118] In one embodiment, a second connecting hole 1.32 is provided at the bottom of the second outer shell 1.3, a second connecting through-hole 5.12 is provided at the top of the main shell 5.1, and a second connecting portion 5.211 is provided at the base 5.2. A connecting member (e.g., a screw) passes downward from the second connecting hole 1.32 through the second connecting through-hole 5.12 to connect with the second connecting portion 5.211, thereby mounting the second outer shell 1.3 to the upper end of the main body 5. This connection method simultaneously secures the base 5.2, the main shell 5.1, and the second outer shell 1.3. Since the fixed base 5.2 is generally stronger than the main shell 5.1, the structural strength of the connection can be improved.

[0119] A positioning seat 1.32' is formed on the lower side of the second connection hole 1.32, and the second connection through hole 5.12 is a countersunk hole. The positioning seat 1.32' is inserted into the upper part of the second connection through hole 5.12. This structure can improve the stability of the connection.

[0120] In one embodiment, third connecting holes 1.11 are provided at both ends of the inner shell 1.1, third connecting through-holes 1.31 are provided at the second outer shell 1.3, and a third connecting portion 5.11 is provided at the top of the main shell 5.1. A connecting member (such as a screw) passes downward from the third connecting hole 1.11 through the third connecting through-hole 1.31 and is connected to the third connecting portion 5.11 to securely connect the inner shell 1.1, the second outer shell 1.3 and the main shell 5.1. This connection can ensure a stable connection between the inner shell 1.1, the second outer shell 1.3 and the main shell 5.1, and simplifies the connection structure.

[0121] In addition, a wire passage is provided between the lower portion of the second outer shell 1.3 and the top of the main shell 5.1.

[0122] The following describes the technical solution of base b:

[0123] See also Figures 1 to 5 The base b is provided with a support 3, and the support 3 is equipped with a curved support portion 3.1 that contacts the curved pressing surface 2.1.

[0124] A locking device 6 is provided between the base b and the supporting storage shell c. The locking device 6 includes a locking member 6.1 and a locking seat 6.2 provided on one of the base b and the supporting storage shell c. The locking member 6.1 is configured to have a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the locking member 6.1 and the locking seat 6.2 are engaged to fix the supporting storage shell c on the base b. In the unlocking position, the locking member 6.1 and the locking seat 6.2 are separated so that the supporting storage shell c can be removed from the base b.

[0125] Specifically, the locking member 6.1 includes a fastener 6.11 and a bend member 6.12. One end of the bend member 6.12 is rotatably connected to the base b, and one end of the fastener 6.11 is rotatably connected to the bend member 6.12. The other end of the fastener 6.11 is provided with a buckling portion 6.111. When locking is required, the fastener 6.11 is flipped over to the buckling portion 6.111 and buckled to the lock seat 6.2, and then the bend member 6.12 is bent downward to tighten the fastener 6.11, so that the support storage shell c is locked to the base b.

[0126] In see Figures 1 to 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the locking member 6 . 1 is arranged on the base b, and the locking seat 6 . 2 is arranged on the lower outer side of the supporting frame 4 .

[0127] In one embodiment, see Figures 4 to 7 The fastening portion d12 is provided on the lock base 6.2. Integrating the fastening portion d12 into the lock base 6.2 optimizes the product structure, integrating the lock base 6.2 and the fastening portion 6.111, which support the storage case c, into one unit. This results in a simpler product, simplified manufacturing processes, and a more aesthetically pleasing design. Specifically, a structure for fastening the fastening portion d12 is provided between the lock base 6.2 and the support storage case c. One solution is to provide a flange on the underside of the end of the lock base 6.2, with the connecting accessory d11 attached to the inner side of the flange.

[0128] See also Figures 21 to 29 The support 3 also includes a side portion 3.2 arranged on the outer periphery of the curved support portion 3.1. The side portion 3.2 and the curved support portion 3.1 form a nesting space 300 for receiving at least part of the lower end of the hot pressing plate portion 2. With the above structure, the side portion 3.2 can block the lower end of the hot pressing plate portion 2 and play a role in lateral barrier protection.

[0129] The curved support portion 3.1 is an annular structure, wherein a heat dissipation channel is provided in the middle thereof to connect to the space under the base b. When the hot pressing plate portion 2 with heat is placed on the base b, heat accumulation on the bottom surface of the hot pressing plate portion 2 can be avoided.

[0130] Specifically, a perforated bottom plate 301 ′ is provided at the lower middle side of the curved support portion 3.1. The perforated bottom plate 301 ′ is provided with heat dissipation mesh holes 301, and the heat dissipation mesh holes 301 constitute the heat dissipation channel.

[0131] The height difference between the perforated bottom plate 301 ′ and the curved support portion 3.1 forms a heat dissipation interlayer 3.10. The heat dissipation interlayer 3.10 facilitates the interaction of airflow flowing from the perforated bottom plate 301 ′, thereby improving the heat dissipation effect.

[0132] See also Figures 21 to 29 The base b includes a base b1 and a heat-resistant part b2. The base b1 is provided with a curved support base 3.1' and a side panel base 3.2'. The heat-resistant part b2 includes a bottom heat-resistant part 3.11 joined to the curved support base 3.1' and a side panel heat-resistant part 3.12 joined at least to the inner side of the side panel base 3.2'. The upper surface of the bottom heat-resistant part 3.11 constitutes the curved support part 3.1. By designing the base b as the base b1 and the heat-resistant part b2, different materials can be used to meet the overall structural requirements, manufacturing requirements, and barrier protection requirements of the base b, while preventing the heat of the hot pressing plate part 2 from affecting the base b1 part and preventing changes in the structural characteristics and appearance of the material due to temperature rise.

[0133] In one embodiment, the heat-resistant component b2 is made of silicone and the base b is made of plastic.

[0134] The side heat-resistant portion 3.12 is interspersed with a number of lateral guide ribs 3.121 to control the position of the hot plate portion 2 on the curved support portion 3.1. The lateral guide ribs 3.121 create a heat dissipation space between the hot plate portion 2 and the side heat-resistant portion 3.12, preventing heat accumulation on the sides of the hot plate portion 2.

[0135] In one embodiment, the side panel base 3.2' is provided with a positioning rib 3.121', and a positioning groove cooperating with the positioning rib 3.121' is provided on the outer side of the guide rib 3.121. With the above structure, the guide rib 3.121 can be prevented from being misplaced.

[0136] In one embodiment, the heat-resistant member b2 further includes a heat-resistant skirt 3.13 formed at the upper end of the side panel heat-resistant portion 3.12, which covers the upper end of the side panel base 3.2'. This skirt 3.13 effectively prevents the temperature of the hot plate 2 from affecting the upper end of the side panel base 3.2', preventing changes in the material's structural properties and color due to temperature rise, thereby ensuring the product's aesthetics.

[0137] In one embodiment, a bottom heat-resistant part positioning groove 3.11' is provided on the upper side of the curved support base 3.1', and the bottom of the bottom heat-resistant part 3.11 is embedded in the bottom heat-resistant part positioning groove 3.11'. Through this structure, the bottom heat-resistant part 3.11 can be assembled firmly without displacement.

[0138] See also Figures 21 to 29In one embodiment, the support 3 is provided with a circle of outer wall portion 3.3 on the periphery, the lower end 4.1 of the support frame 4 is connected to the outer wall portion 3.3, and an air isolation area 30 is provided between the outer wall portion 3.3 and the support 3. With the above structure, when the hot press a is loaded onto the support 3 after use, the heat of the hot pressing plate portion 2 can be effectively isolated by the air isolation area 30, thereby preventing the temperature rise of the outer wall portion 3.3 from causing harm to the user. In addition, the outer wall portion 3.3 is provided with a joint portion that is connected to the lower end 4.1 of the support frame 4, forming a closed space, which provides better storage and protection for the hot press a, and at the same time improves the aesthetics of the product.

[0139] Specifically, the joint portion is a joint step structure 3.31 provided on the outer wall portion 3.3, and the lower end 4.1 of the support frame 4 abuts against the joint step structure 3.31. Figure 7 and Figure 8 ,as well as Figure 18 and Figure 19 In order to facilitate the installation and positioning of the support frame 4, a positioning protrusion 3.32 and a positioning groove 4.1 are provided between the side of the joint step structure 3.31 and the lower end 4.1 of the support frame 4.

[0140] The locking device 6 is provided on the outer wall portion 3.3 and the support and receiving shell c.

[0141] According to the disclosure and teachings of the above description, technicians in the field to which the present invention belongs can also change and modify the above implementation methods. The present invention is not limited to the specific implementation methods disclosed and described above. Some modifications and changes to the present invention should also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A hat hot pressing method, characterized in that: include: Placing the printing material on a hot pressing supporting portion (401) on the outer surface of a supporting storage shell (c) having a storage chamber (400) with an opening at the bottom end; The transfer material placed on the surface of the substrate is subjected to heat pressing and printing by means of the curved pressing surface (2.1) of the heat press (a); When storing, the hot press (a) is placed on the base (b), and the supporting storage shell (c) is placed on the outside of the hot press (a), so that the hot press (a) is at least partially stored in the storage chamber (400).

2. Hat hot pressing system, characterized in that: include: A hot press (a) having a gripping portion (1) and a hot press plate portion (2), wherein the hot press plate portion (2) has a curved pressing surface (2.1); a base (b) provided with a support (3) for supporting the hot press (a); A support and storage shell (c) comprising a support end (c.1) and a storage chamber (400) connected to the support end (c.1) for storing at least a portion of the hot press (a); the support and storage shell (c) is provided with a hot press supporting portion (401) on its outer surface for supporting a printed material; The support and storage shell (c) has a first use state and a second use state; in the first use state, the hot pressing support portion (401) receives the placement of the substrate and provides support for the hot pressing of the curved pressing surface (2.1) of the hot press (a); in the second use state, the support and storage shell (c) is covered on the outside of the hot press (a), thereby storing the hot press (a) at least partially in the storage chamber (400).

3. The hat heat pressing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The width (w1) of the upper portion of the surface of the support storage shell (c) at the same height position of the first lateral orthographic projection is greater than the width (w2) of the second lateral orthographic projection perpendicular to the first lateral direction; the upper end of the support storage shell (c) is an outwardly convex arc surface, and the support storage shell (c) forms a first hot pressing supporting portion (401a) on the upper portion of the first side, and forms a second hot pressing supporting portion (401b) on the upper portion of the second side.

4. The hat heat pressing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The supporting and storing shell (c) has a symmetrical structure in the first side direction and the second side direction.

5. The hat heat pressing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hot press (a) further comprises a main body (5), a hot press plate portion is arranged at the lower part of the main body (5), a grip portion (1) is arranged at the upper side of the main body (5), and a wire storage portion with an inner concave structure is designed between the grip portion and the main body (5), wherein the wire storage portion is used to store the power cord of the hot press by winding; in the second use state, the support storage shell stores the hot press and the power cord in the storage chamber.

6. The hat heat pressing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The gripping portion (1) is mounted on the upper end of the main body portion (5) via a connecting piece.

7. The hat hot pressing system according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The supporting storage shell (c) comprises a supporting frame (4) and a flexible supporting material (d'); the storage chamber (400) is formed inside the supporting frame (4); the lower end of the supporting frame (4) is the supporting end (c.1); the flexible supporting material (d') covers at least a portion of the supporting frame (4); and the hot-pressing supporting portion (401) is a curved supporting structure supported by the supporting frame (4) and formed on the surface of the flexible supporting material (d').

8. The hat hot pressing system according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: The supporting storage shell (c) comprises a supporting frame (4) and a bushing (d), the storage chamber (400) is formed inside the supporting frame (4), the lower end of the supporting frame (4) is the supporting end (c.1), the upper part of the supporting frame (4) is arc-shaped, the bushing (d) is sleeved on the surface of the supporting frame (4), the hot pressing supporting portion (401) is a curved supporting structure supported by the supporting frame (4) and formed on the surface of the bushing (d), and the bushing (d) comprises a heat-resistant surface layer (d.1') and a flexible backing layer (d.2'); Alternatively, the bushing (d) is integrally formed of a flexible material.

9. The hat heat pressing system according to claim 8, characterized in that: A detachable fixing structure (d1) is provided between the bushing (d) and the supporting frame (4); after the bushing (d) is disassembled, it is stored in the space formed by the supporting frame (4) and the base (b).

10. The hat hot pressing system according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that: A locking device (6) is provided between the base (b) and the supporting storage shell (c), and the locking device (6) comprises a locking member (6.1) and a locking seat (6.2) provided on one of the base (b) and the supporting storage shell (c). The locking member (6.1) is configured to have a locking position and an unlocking position. In the locking position, the locking member (6.1) and the locking seat (6.2) are engaged so that the supporting storage shell (c) is fixed on the base (b). In the unlocking position, the locking member (6.1) and the locking seat (6.2) are separated so that the supporting storage shell (c) can be removed from the base (b).

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