Locking mechanism of steam iron

Abstract

The utility model provides a locking mechanism of a steam iron, which comprises a machine base main body, the machine base main body is provided with a placing area for accommodating the iron, a first locking structure and a second locking structure, the first locking structure and the second locking structure are used for locking the iron, and the first locking structure and the second locking structure are respectively arranged on the front side and the rear side of the placing area. The first locking structure is connected to the machine base body in an up-down rotating mode through a rotating mechanism, and the first locking structure is connected with a lock catch mechanism on the machine base body in a locking mode through a telescopic mechanism of the first locking structure. The first locking structure is a turnover type lock catch structure, the iron can be horizontally placed on the machine base body, the first locking structure and the second locking structure respectively lock the two opposite ends of the iron, the iron and the machine base body are combined into a whole, and the iron can be directly carried by one hand in the carrying process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ironing equipment, in particular to a locking mechanism of a steam iron. Background Art

[0002] The split steam iron is placed directly on top of the base whether in the ironing process or in storage. However, the iron placed in this way has no restrictions on freedom in all directions and is prone to shaking and sliding.

[0003] In order to solve the above problem, a Chinese utility model with authorization announcement number CN212741924U in the prior art provides a steam iron, which specifically includes: a base body, an iron placement position is arranged on the base body, and the rear end and the front end of the iron placement position are respectively provided with a first locking element and a second locking element; the second locking element has a locking body that can move up and down; an iron body, the iron body can be placed on the iron placement position, and the iron body can be locked or stopped by the locking body. The steam iron of the utility model is provided with the first locking element and the second locking element, and the iron body can be locked or stopped by moving the locking body, and the iron body can be firmly locked on the base body, so that the iron body and the base body are combined into one, which can prevent the iron body from slipping, facilitate overall transportation and single-handed lifting and moving, and facilitate separation of the iron body from the base body, which is safe, reliable and very convenient to use. When the product is actually used, the steam iron is placed at an angle on the base body. It is not convenient to use force when lifting it with one hand. Consumers still tend to hold the base with both hands to move the steam iron.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art needs to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a locking mechanism for a steam iron in view of the defects and shortcomings of the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] The utility model provides a locking mechanism for a steam iron, comprising a base body, the base body being provided with a placement area for receiving an iron, and a first locking structure and a second locking structure for locking the iron, the first locking structure and the second locking structure being respectively provided at the front and rear sides of the placement area, the first locking structure being connected to the base body by a rotating mechanism so as to be rotatable up and down, and the first locking structure being connected to a locking mechanism on the base body by its telescopic mechanism. Through the above-mentioned structural setting, the first locking structure of the utility model is a rotating lock tongue structure, and the iron can be placed horizontally on the base body when in use, and the first locking structure and the second locking structure respectively lock the opposite ends of the iron, and the iron is integrated with the base body, and the iron can be directly lifted by one hand when transporting.

[0008] According to the above scheme, the first locking structure includes a lock shell and a telescopic mechanism arranged in the lock shell, the lock shell can be connected to the base body by a rotating mechanism so as to be rotatable up and down, the lock shell is provided with a guide hole, and the telescopic mechanism corresponds to the guide hole and the locking mechanism. Through the above structural setting, when the iron is placed flat on the placement area and one end of the iron is placed under the locking rib of the second locking structure, the first locking structure is operated to rotate toward the iron so that the other end of the iron is located under the lock shell, and the telescopic structure in the lock shell is controlled to be inserted into the locking mechanism on the base body, so that the first locking structure can lock one end of the iron, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0009] According to the above scheme, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft / rotating hole fixed on the lock shell and a rotating hole / rotating shaft provided on the base body, the rotating shaft is inserted into the rotating hole, and the lock shell rotates up and down around the rotating shaft. Through the above structural setting, the rotating mechanism has a simple structure and can realize the up and down rotation of the entire lock shell on the base body. Of course, the positions of the rotating shaft and the rotating hole can be interchanged, such as setting the rotating shaft on the base body and setting the rotating hole on the bottom plate. Or other similar structures that can realize the rotating structure of the first locking structure are adopted, all of which belong to the concept of the invention of the utility model.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the telescopic mechanism includes a guide link and a lock tongue, an operating member is provided on the guide link, and the lock tongue includes a control end and a lock tongue end. A linkage mechanism is provided between the control end and the guide link. When the operating member is moved back and forth, the guide link can use the linkage mechanism to make the lock tongue end of the lock tongue extend out of the guide hole and insert into the locking mechanism, or retract from the locking mechanism and the guide hole into the lock shell.

[0011] According to the above scheme, the lock tongue is an L-shaped structure, one end of the L-shaped structure is a control end, and the other end is a lock tongue end. The linkage mechanism includes a guide bevel provided on the guide link and a guide bone provided on the control end. The upper end of the guide bone extends from the bottom of the guide bevel into the guide bevel and can slide along the guide bevel. When the guide bone slides to the head end of the guide bevel, the lock tongue end extends out of the guide hole and inserts into the lock mechanism. When the guide bone slides to the tail end of the guide bevel, the lock tongue end retracts into the lock shell along the guide hole. Through the above structural setting, the reciprocating motion of the operating member can be controlled, that is, the forward and backward motion of the operating member can be controlled, so that the guide bone and the guide bevel move relative to each other. When the guide bone abuts against the head end or the tail end of the guide bevel, the lock tongue end of the lock tongue can be inserted into the pin hole or detached from the pin hole to achieve locking or unlocking.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the guiding inclined grooves are symmetrically provided with two, the corresponding locking tongues are symmetrically provided with two, and the guiding holes are symmetrically provided with two. Through the above structural arrangement, the telescopic locking mechanism works more stably and safely.

[0013] According to the above solution, an operating hole is provided at the upper end of the lock housing, the operating member extends out of the operating hole, and the operating member can reciprocate in the operating hole. The above structural arrangement is beneficial to the consumer's control of the operating block.

[0014] According to the above solution, the base body is provided with an escape groove, and the escape groove is arranged corresponding to the lock shell. Specifically, the front side of the placement area is provided with an escape groove for facilitating the rotation of the lock shell. Through the above structural arrangement, when the lock shell rotates up and down, a movable space is vacated for the end of the lock shell away from the placement area.

[0015] According to the above solution, the locking mechanism is a pin hole provided on the main body of the base, and the second locking structure is a locking rib, which is fixed to the rear side of the placement area. With the above structural arrangement, the locking tongue can be simply inserted into the pin hole to complete the locking, and the rear end of the iron can be placed under the locking rib to complete the position limiting of the rear end of the iron, which is simple and quick to operate.

[0016] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0017] The first locking structure of the utility model is a flip-type lock structure. When the iron needs to be placed, the first locking structure is rotated upward to place the iron horizontally on the base body, with one end of the iron limited below the second locking structure. The first locking structure is then rotated downward to place the other end of the iron below the first locking structure. The first locking structure is then locked with the base body, thereby realizing locking of the front and rear ends of the iron by the first locking structure and the second locking structure. The iron is integrated with the base body, and can be lifted directly with one hand during transportation. The operation is convenient and the safety is high. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a usage state diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the utility model when the first locking structure is opened;

[0020] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the utility model when the first locking structure is closed;

[0021] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the telescopic mechanism of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 is the use state of the first locking structure Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 6 is the use state of the first locking structure Figure 2 .

[0024] In the figure: In the figure: 1. base body; 2. iron; 3. first locking structure; 4. second locking structure; 5. rotating shaft; 11. pin hole; 12. avoidance groove; 31. lock shell; 32. guide connecting rod; 33. lock tongue; 311. guide hole; 312. bottom plate; 313. top cover; 314. operating hole; 321. operating member; 322. guide inclined groove; 331. control end; 332. lock tongue end; 333. guide bone. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical solution of the utility model is described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figure 1-6As shown, the utility model provides a locking mechanism for a steam iron, comprising a base body 1, the base body 1 is provided with a placement area for receiving an iron 2, and a first locking structure 3 and a second locking structure 4 for locking the iron 2, the placement area is provided with a special-shaped groove matching the lower end of the iron 2, the first locking structure 3 is arranged at the front side of the placement area, the front end of the iron 2 is placed below the first locking structure 3, the second locking structure 4 includes a locking rib, the locking rib is fixed to the rear side of the placement area, the rear end of the iron 2 is placed below the locking rib, the first locking structure 3 is connected to the base body 1 by a rotating mechanism and can be rotated up and down, and the first locking structure 3 is locked with the base body 1 by its telescopic mechanism. Through the above-mentioned structural setting, the first locking structure 3 of the utility model is a rotating lock tongue structure, when in use, the iron 2 can be placed horizontally on the base body 1, the first locking structure 3 and the second locking structure 4 respectively lock the opposite ends of the iron 2, the iron 2 is combined with the base body 1 as a whole, and the iron 2 can be directly lifted by one hand when transporting.

[0028] Specifically, the first locking structure 3 includes a lock shell 31 and a telescopic mechanism disposed in the lock shell 31. The lock shell 31 is composed of a bottom plate 312 and a top cover 313. The lock shell 31 is connected to the base body 1 by a rotating mechanism so as to be rotatable up and down. The base body 1 is provided with a locking mechanism. The telescopic mechanism can be retracted into the lock shell 31 or extended out of the lock shell 31. The lock shell 31 is provided with a guide hole 311 corresponding to the telescopic mechanism. The telescopic mechanism extends out of the guide hole 311 to match the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is a pin hole 11 disposed on the base body 1. Through the above-mentioned structural setting, when the iron 2 is placed flat on the placement area and the rear end of the iron 2 is placed under the locking rib of the second locking structure 4, the first locking structure 3 is rotated to make the front end of the iron 2 located under the lock shell 31, and the telescopic mechanism in the lock shell 31 is controlled to extend out of the lock shell 31, so that the telescopic mechanism passes through the guide hole 311 and is inserted into the pin hole 11 on the base body 1, thereby realizing the locking of one end of the iron 2 by the first locking structure 3, and the operation is simple and convenient.

[0029] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft 5 fixed on the bottom plate 312 and a rotating hole provided on the base body 1, the rotating shaft 5 is inserted into the rotating hole, and the lock shell 31 rotates up and down around the rotating shaft 5. Through the above-mentioned structural setting, the rotating mechanism has a simple structure, and the entire lock shell 31 can be rotated up and down on the base body 1. Of course, the positions of the rotating shaft 5 and the rotating hole can be interchanged, such as the rotating shaft 5 is provided on the base body 1, and the rotating hole is provided on the bottom plate 312. Or other similar structures that can realize the rotating structure of the first locking structure 3 are adopted, which belong to the invention concept of the utility model.

[0030] Furthermore, the telescopic mechanism includes a guide link 32 and a locking tongue 33. The guide link 32 is provided with an operating member 321. The operating member 321 is an operating block fixed to the upper end of the guide link 32. The operating member 321 is driven by an external force to enable the guide link 32 to move forward and backward in the front-to-back direction of the iron 2.

[0031] The lock tongue 33 includes a control end 331 and a lock tongue end 332 . The lock tongue 33 is an L-shaped structure. One end of the L-shaped structure is the control end 331 , and the other end is the lock tongue end 332 . A linkage mechanism is provided between the control end 331 and the guide link 32 .

[0032] The linkage mechanism includes a guide bevel 322 provided on the guide link 32 and a guide bone 333 provided on the control end 331. The upper end of the guide bone 333 extends from the upper end of the guide bevel 322 into the guide bevel 322, and the guide bone 333 can slide along the guide bevel 322, so as to realize the position movement of the lock tongue 33. Specifically, when the guide bone 333 slides to the head end of the guide bevel 322, the lock tongue end 332 extends out of the guide hole 311 and is inserted into the pin hole 11. When the guide bone 333 slides to the tail end of the guide bevel 322, the lock tongue end 332 is separated from the pin hole 11 and retracted into the lock housing 31 along the guide hole 311. Through the above-mentioned structural setting, the operating member 321 can be controlled to reciprocate, that is, the operating member 321 can be controlled to move forward and backward, so that the guide bone 333 and the guide bevel groove 322 can move relative to each other. When the guide bone 333 abuts against the head end or the tail end of the guide bevel groove 322, the lock tongue end 332 of the lock tongue 33 can be inserted into the pin hole 11 or detached from the pin hole 11 to achieve locking or unlocking.

[0033] Furthermore, two guide inclined grooves 322 are symmetrically provided, two corresponding locking tongues 33 are symmetrically provided, and two guide holes 311 are symmetrically provided. Through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, the telescopic locking mechanism works more stably and safely.

[0034] Furthermore, an operating hole 314 is provided at the upper end of the top cover 313 of the lock housing 31, and the operating member 321 extends out of the operating hole 314, and the operating member 321 can reciprocate in the operating hole 314. The above structural arrangement is beneficial to the control of the operating block by consumers.

[0035] Furthermore, the base body 1 is provided with an escape groove 12, and the escape groove 12 is arranged corresponding to the lock shell 31. Specifically, the front side of the placement area is provided with an escape groove 12 for facilitating the rotation of the lock shell 31. Through the above-mentioned structural arrangement, when the lock shell 31 rotates up and down, a movable space can be vacated for the end of the lock shell 31 away from the placement area.

[0036] The specific working mode of the utility model is as follows:

[0037] The first locking structure 3 is rotated upward, the iron 2 is placed flat in the special-shaped groove at the upper end of the base body 1, and the rear end of the iron 2 is confined under the locking rib of the second locking structure 4. The first locking structure 3 is then rotated downward to make the front end of the iron 2 located under the bottom plate, and the operating block is pushed forward to make the locking tongue end 332 of the locking tongue 33 extend out of the lock shell 31 along the guide hole 311 and insert into the pin hole 11, thereby completing the locking of the iron 2.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, so all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features and principles described in the scope of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A locking mechanism for a steam iron, comprising a base body, the base body being provided with a placement area for receiving the iron, and a first locking structure and a second locking structure for locking the iron, the first locking structure and the second locking structure being respectively provided at the front and rear sides of the placement area, characterized in that: The first locking structure is connected to the base body in a manner that it can be rotated up and down through a rotating mechanism, and the first locking structure is locked and connected to a locking mechanism on the base body through its telescopic mechanism.

2. The locking mechanism of the steam iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first locking structure includes a lock shell and a telescopic mechanism disposed in the lock shell. The lock shell is connected to the base body rotatably up and down through a rotating mechanism. A guide hole is disposed on the lock shell. The telescopic mechanism corresponds to the guide hole and the locking mechanism.

3. The locking mechanism of the steam iron according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism comprises a rotating shaft / rotating hole fixed on the lock shell and a rotating hole / rotating shaft arranged on the base body, the rotating shaft is inserted into the rotating hole, and the lock shell rotates up and down around the rotating shaft.

4. The locking mechanism of the steam iron according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic mechanism includes a guide link and a lock tongue, an operating member is provided on the guide link, and the lock tongue includes a control end and a lock tongue end. A linkage mechanism is provided between the control end and the guide link. When the operating member is moved back and forth, the guide link can use the linkage mechanism to make the lock tongue end of the lock tongue extend out of the guide hole and insert into the lock mechanism, or retract from the lock mechanism and the guide hole into the lock housing.

5. The locking mechanism of the steam iron according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lock tongue is an L-shaped structure, one end of the L-shaped structure is a control end, and the other end is a lock tongue end. The linkage mechanism includes a guide bevel provided on the guide connecting rod and a guide bone provided on the control end. The upper end of the guide bone extends into the guide bevel from the bottom of the guide bevel and can slide along the guide bevel. When the guide bone slides to the head end of the guide bevel, the lock tongue end extends out of the guide hole and is inserted into the lock mechanism. When the guide bone slides to the tail end of the guide bevel, the lock tongue end retracts into the lock shell along the guide hole.

6. The locking mechanism of the steam iron according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide bevel grooves are symmetrically provided with two, the corresponding locking tongues are symmetrically provided with two, and the guide holes are symmetrically provided with two.

7. The locking mechanism of the steam iron according to claim 4, characterized in that: An operating hole is arranged at the upper end of the lock shell, the operating member extends out of the operating hole, and the operating member can reciprocate in the operating hole.

8. The locking mechanism of the steam iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base body is provided with an avoidance groove, and the avoidance groove is arranged corresponding to the lock shell.

9. The locking mechanism of the steam iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism is a pin hole arranged on the base body, and the second locking structure is a locking rib, and the locking rib is fixed to the rear side of the placement area.

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