Fabric steam engine capable of automatically switching working steam quantity

Abstract

The utility model discloses a fabric steam engine capable of automatically switching working steam quantity, belongs to the clothes ironing technology, and aims to solve the problem that water is easy to drop when the conventional fabric steam engine is changed from hanging ironing to flat ironing. The steam generator and the position detector are jointly arranged in the machine body so that the position detector can reflect the posture of the steam generator, and the flow of water conveyed to the steam generator by the water pump is determined according to a signal which is detected by the position detector and reflects the posture of the steam generator. When the ironing posture of the fabric steam engine is changed, the posture of the steam generator and the posture of the position detector can be changed along with the ironing posture of the fabric steam engine, and therefore the posture of the steam generator and the posture of the fabric steam engine are reflected through the position detector, and the flow of water conveyed to the steam generator by the water pump is determined according to posture signals detected by the position detector. And water leakage when the ironing posture is changed during ironing is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the clothing ironing technology, and in particular relates to a fabric steam machine capable of automatically switching the working steam volume. Background Art

[0002] When the existing fabric steam machine is used for flat ironing, the water delivered to the steam generator will suddenly concentrate at the front end of the steam generator, resulting in a smaller contact area between the water and the steam generator, which cannot be dispersed quickly, resulting in insufficient vaporization and easily causing the undesirable phenomenon of dripping. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved and the technical task proposed by the utility model are to overcome the defect that the existing fabric steam machine is prone to dripping when the fabric steam machine changes from hanging ironing to flat ironing, and to provide a fabric steam machine that automatically switches the working steam volume to avoid dripping when the fabric steam machine changes from hanging ironing to flat ironing.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model discloses a fabric steam machine with automatic switching of working steam volume, comprising a water tank, a water pump, a steam generator and an ironing surface, wherein the water pump is used to transport the water stored in the water tank to the steam generator, the steam generator generates steam and releases the steam from steam release holes distributed on the ironing surface, and is characterized in that: the fabric steam machine is provided with a position detector, the steam generator and the position detector are jointly arranged in the machine body so that the position detector reflects the posture of the steam generator, and the flow rate of water transported by the water pump to the steam generator is determined according to the signal reflecting the posture of the steam generator detected by the position detector.

[0005] Accordingly, when the fabric steam machine changes the ironing posture, the steam generator and the position detector will also change their postures accordingly, so that the postures of the steam generator and the fabric steam machine are reflected by the position detector, and the flow rate of water supplied by the water pump to the steam generator is determined based on the signal reflecting the posture of the steam generator detected by the position detector 500, thereby avoiding water leakage when the ironing posture is changed during ironing.

[0006] Since the ironing surface and the steam release hole are located in front of the steam generator during hanging ironing, the steam is sprayed horizontally to the clothes hung vertically, while during flat ironing, the position of the ironing surface and the steam release hole is changed to the bottom of the steam generator, and the steam is sprayed downward to the clothes lying flat. In view of the fluidity of water, water tends to flow quickly to the steam release hole by its own weight during flat ironing, thereby shortening the path and time of water vaporization in the steam generator, resulting in insufficient vaporization and easy dripping from the steam release hole. Therefore, when the fabric steam machine works in the hanging ironing mode, the flow rate of water delivered by the water pump to the steam generator is greater than the flow rate of water delivered by the water pump to the steam generator when the fabric steam machine works in the flat ironing mode. Accordingly, by controlling the water flow rate, even if the fabric steam machine changes from hanging ironing to flat ironing, resulting in a shortened path and time of water vaporization in the steam generator, the delivered water is fully vaporized by reducing the flow rate to avoid dripping.

[0007] Preferably, the position detector is an angle sensor, so that the posture of the steam generator can be accurately reflected and embodied.

[0008] Preferably, the body includes a base at the lower end, a handle in the middle, and a head at the upper end, the handle is connected between the base and the head and extends from the base to the head, the ironing surface is located at the head and faces forward, and the water tank is located in front of the handle and behind the ironing surface. Accordingly, the center of gravity of the entire fabric steamer is reasonably configured, and whether it is hanging ironing or flat ironing, the handheld handle will not increase the burden of holding due to the deviation of the center of gravity of the product. Moreover, it is conducive to placing the entire fabric steamer in an appropriate position. Moreover, when ironing, the steam is isolated by the water tank and will not drift to the handle, avoiding the steam from scalding the hands.

[0009] Preferably, a receiving portion is provided between the base and the head and is located at the front side of the handle, and the water tank is detachably mounted on the receiving portion, thereby providing a structural basis for the detachable installation of the water tank and ensuring the structure of the product.

[0010] Preferably, the steam generator is located at the head and the position detector is located at the base.

[0011] Preferably, the ironing surface includes a central area and an outer ring area, and the outer ring area surrounds the central area. Accordingly, different properties can be given to the central area and the outer ring area, such as the difference in material and surface characteristics between the central area and the outer ring area, to achieve multiple functions of the ironing surface.

[0012] Preferably, the steam release holes are distributed between the central area and the outer ring area. When ironing, the central area and the outer ring area can position the clothes, which is conducive to the steam released from the steam release holes to spray on the clothes to eliminate wrinkles.

[0013] Preferably, a connected groove is formed between the central area and the outer ring area, and the steam release holes are distributed in the groove. During ironing, the groove forms a temporary storage space for steam. When the ironing surface contacts the clothes, more steam can be concentrated and the heat of the steam can be applied to the clothes, thereby increasing the ironing effect. Moreover, since the groove is connected, when the ironing surface is moved from the clothes, all the parts of the clothes corresponding to the groove can be ironed by steam, rather than the parts facing the steam release holes. Accordingly, the clothes can be ironed evenly.

[0014] Preferably, the head is equipped with a detachable annular accessory surrounding the ironing surface, and the two axial back sides of the annular accessory are equipped with different auxiliary features. Accordingly, the annular accessory can be used on the other side as required, expanding the ironing auxiliary function, and one accessory realizes two functions, saving manufacturing costs.

[0015] The utility model is a fabric steamer equipped with a position detector. The steam generator and the position detector are arranged together in the machine body so that the position detector reflects the posture of the steam generator, and the flow rate of water delivered by the water pump to the steam generator is determined according to the signal reflecting the posture of the steam generator detected by the position detector. When the fabric steamer changes the ironing posture, the steam generator and the position detector will also change their postures accordingly, so that the position detector reflects the posture of the steam generator and the fabric steamer, and the flow rate of water delivered by the water pump to the steam generator is determined according to the posture signal detected by the position detector, so as to avoid water leakage when the ironing posture is changed during ironing.

[0016] The body of the utility model includes a base at the lower end, a handle in the middle, and a head at the upper end. The handle is connected between the base and the head and extends from the base to the head. The ironing surface is located at the head and faces forward. The water tank is located in front of the handle and behind the ironing surface. The center of gravity of the entire fabric steamer is reasonably configured. Whether it is hanging ironing or flat ironing, the hand-held handle will not increase the holding burden due to the deviation of the center of gravity of the product. Moreover, when ironing, the steam is isolated by the water tank and will not drift to the handle, so as to avoid the steam burning the hands.

[0017] The head of the utility model is equipped with a detachable annular auxiliary part surrounding the ironing surface, and the two axial back sides of the annular auxiliary part are equipped with different auxiliary features. The annular auxiliary part can be used on the other side according to the needs, which expands the auxiliary ironing function. One accessory realizes two functions, saving manufacturing costs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is an isometric view of a textile steam engine for automatically switching the working steam volume of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Axonometric view of another view of the fabric steamer shown;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the water tank and annular auxiliary parts of the fabric steam engine being removed from the fuselage;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Axonometric view of another view of the fabric steamer shown;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the fabric steam engine of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The fabric steamer shown is from Figure 5 Schematic diagram showing the transformation from the hanging ironing state to the flat ironing state;

[0024] Description of the numbers in the figure:

[0025] 100 water tanks;

[0026] 200 water pumps;

[0027] 300 steam generators;

[0028] 400 ironing surface, 401 steam release hole, 402 center area, 403 outer ring area, 404 groove;

[0029] 500 position detector, 501 sphere;

[0030] 600 body, 601 base, 602 handle, 603 head, 604 receiving portion;

[0031] 700 ring accessories;

[0032] 800 controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiment of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0034] The terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of the present utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a method or product comprising a series of technical features is not necessarily limited to those technical features clearly listed, but may also include other technical features that are not clearly listed and can be included in the method or product.

[0035] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the directions or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", etc. are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. Among them, "upper" and "lower", "left" and "right", "front" and "back" are opposite directions.

[0036] The present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with specific embodiments and drawings.

[0037] like Figure 1-6As shown, the fabric steamer is designed to automatically switch the working steam volume. It includes a water tank 100, a water pump 200, a steam generator 300, and an ironing surface 400. The water pump 200 and the steam generator 300 are controlled by a controller 800, wherein the water pump 200 is used to transport the water stored in the water tank 100 to the steam generator 300, and the steam generator 300 generates steam and releases the steam from the steam release holes 401 distributed on the ironing surface 400. The fabric steamer is equipped with a position detector 500, and the steam generator 300 and the position detector 500 are jointly arranged in the body 600 so that the position detector 500 reflects the posture of the steam generator 300, and the flow rate of water transported by the water pump to the steam generator is determined according to the signal reflecting the posture of the steam generator detected by the position detector 500. In particular, when the posture of the fabric steam engine changes, the posture of the steam generator and the position detector also change accordingly. The position detector reflects the posture of the steam generator and provides the posture signal to the controller. The controller determines the flow rate of water delivered by the water pump to the steam generator based on the posture signal. Therefore, the flow rate given to the water pump is different for different postures, avoiding water leakage when changing the ironing posture during ironing. Since the position detector can reflect the posture of the fabric steam engine in real time and provide the posture signal to the controller, the water delivery flow rate of the water pump can always be automatically controlled when the posture of the fabric steam engine changes.

[0038] In particular, when the fabric steamer is operating in the hanging ironing mode, the water flow rate of the water pump to the steam generator is greater than the water flow rate of the water pump to the steam generator when the fabric steamer is operating in the flat ironing mode. By controlling the water flow rate, even if the fabric steamer changes from hanging ironing to flat ironing, resulting in a shortened path and time for water to vaporize in the steam generator, the delivered water can be fully vaporized by reducing the flow rate to avoid dripping.

[0039] When the fabric steamer of the utility model works in the hanging ironing mode, the flow rate of water supplied by the water pump to the steam generator is greater than the flow rate of water supplied by the water pump to the steam generator when the fabric steamer works in the flat ironing mode. This is in line with the characteristics of flat ironing and hanging ironing. When hanging ironing, the ironing surface is not in sufficient contact with the clothes or does not contact the clothes, so a larger amount of steam needs to be applied to the clothes to achieve ironing and wrinkle removal. When flat ironing, the ironing surface usually contacts the clothes and applies pressure to the clothes. In addition to the steam, the heat of the ironing surface is directly applied to the clothes. Therefore, when the power of the steam generator remains unchanged, the water supply flow rate and steam output are reduced, so that the heat of the steam generator is transferred more to the ironing surface, and the ironing surface and steam are used together to iron the clothes, meeting the different needs of flat ironing and hanging ironing.

[0040] The position detector 500 is an angle sensor. It is used to accurately reflect and reflect the posture of the steam generator. Figure 5 The displayed ironing status is Figure 6When changing between the flat ironing state and the flat ironing state, the ball 501 in the angle sensor rolls according to gravity to provide different attitude signals representing different attitudes. Figure 5-6 As shown, the flipping is achieved in a plane (paper surface) perpendicular to the left and right directions. Therefore, detecting the angle change of the fabric steam machine and the steam generator by an angle sensor is an effective, easy to implement and cost-saving means.

[0041] The body 600 includes a base 601 at the lower end, a handle 602 in the middle, and a head 603 at the upper end. The handle 602 is connected between the base 601 and the head 603 and extends from the base 601 to the head 603. The ironing surface 400 is located at the head 603 and faces forward. The water tank 100 is located in front of the handle 602 and behind the ironing surface 400. A receiving portion 604 is provided between the base 601 and the head 603 and is located in front of the handle 602. The water tank 100 is detachably assembled on the receiving portion 604. The steam generator 300 is located at the head 603, and the position detector 500 is located at the base 601. Accordingly, the center of gravity of the entire fabric steamer is reasonably configured. Figure 5 The ironing is shown Figure 6 The flat ironing and the hand-held handle will not increase the burden of holding due to the deviation of the center of gravity of the product. It is conducive to placing the entire fabric steamer in an appropriate position. When ironing, the steam is isolated by the water tank 100 and the receiving portion 604 and will not flow to the handle 602, avoiding the steam from scalding the hands. Therefore, the water tank 100 is located at the rear side of the ironing surface 400, especially refers to the water tank 100 being located at the rear side of the extension surface extending around the ironing surface.

[0042] The ironing surface 400 includes a central area 402 and an outer ring area 403, and the outer ring area 403 surrounds the central area 402. Accordingly, different properties can be given to the central area and the outer ring area, such as the difference in material and surface characteristics between the central area and the outer ring area, to achieve multiple functions of the ironing surface.

[0043] The steam release holes 401 are distributed between the central area 402 and the outer ring area 403. During ironing, the central area and the outer ring area can position the clothes, which is beneficial for the steam released from the steam release holes to be sprayed onto the clothes to eliminate wrinkles.

[0044] A groove 404 is formed between the central area 402 and the outer ring area 403, and the steam release holes 401 are distributed in the groove 404. During ironing, the groove 404 forms a temporary storage space for steam. When the ironing surface contacts the clothes, more steam can be concentrated and the heat of the steam can be applied to the clothes, thereby increasing the ironing effect. Moreover, since the grooves are connected, when the ironing surface is moved from the clothes, all the parts of the clothes corresponding to the grooves can be ironed by steam, rather than the parts facing the steam release holes. Therefore, the clothes can be ironed evenly.

[0045] The head 603 is provided with a removable annular auxiliary part 700 surrounding the ironing surface. The annular component shown in the figure is sleeved on the front end of the head and is engaged with the sleeve joint for removal. The two back sides of the annular auxiliary part 700 in the axial direction (perpendicular to the ironing surface) are provided with different auxiliary features, such as a brush, an electrostatic cloth, etc. Accordingly, the annular auxiliary part can be used on the other side according to the needs, which expands the function of auxiliary ironing. One accessory realizes two functions, saving manufacturing costs.

Claims

1. A fabric steamer capable of automatically switching the amount of working steam, comprising a water tank (100), a water pump (200), a steam generator (300), and an ironing surface (400), wherein the water pump is used to transport the water stored in the water tank to the steam generator, the steam generator generates steam and releases the steam from steam release holes (401) distributed on the ironing surface (400), wherein: The fabric steam machine is equipped with a position detector (500); the steam generator (300) and the position detector (500) are arranged together in a machine body (600) so that the position detector reflects the posture of the steam generator, and the flow rate of water delivered by the water pump to the steam generator is determined according to a signal reflecting the posture of the steam generator detected by the position detector.

2. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 1 is characterized in that: When the fabric steam engine works in the hanging ironing mode, the flow rate of water delivered by the water pump to the steam generator is greater than the flow rate of water delivered by the water pump to the steam generator when the fabric steam engine works in the flat ironing mode.

3. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The position detector (500) is an angle sensor.

4. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The body (600) comprises a base (601) at the lower end, a handle (602) in the middle, and a head (603) at the upper end, wherein the handle (602) is connected between the base (601) and the head (603) and extends from the base to the head, the ironing surface (400) is located on the head (603) and faces forward, and the water tank (100) is located in front of the handle (602) and behind the ironing surface (400).

5. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 4 is characterized in that: A receiving portion (604) is provided between the base (601) and the head (603) and is located at the front side of the handle. The water tank (100) is detachably mounted on the receiving portion (604).

6. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The steam generator (300) is located at the head (603), and the position detector (500) is located at the base (601).

7. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The ironing surface (400) comprises a central area (402) and an outer ring area (403), wherein the outer ring area (403) surrounds the central area (402).

8. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 7 is characterized in that: The steam release holes (401) are distributed between the central area (402) and the outer ring area (403).

9. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 8, characterized in that: A communicating groove (404) is formed between the central region (402) and the outer ring region (403), and the steam release holes (401) are distributed in the groove (404).

10. The textile steamer with automatic switching of working steam volume according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head (603) is provided with a detachable annular auxiliary part (700) surrounding the ironing surface (400), and the two axial back sides of the annular auxiliary part (700) are provided with different auxiliary features.

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