Steam iron with visual water tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a steam iron with a visual water tank, which comprises an ironing main body and an ironing plate assembly arranged at the bottom of the ironing main body, a cover shell made of transparent materials is covered on the ironing main body, the ironing main body is enclosed by the cover shell, and a water storage cavity used for supplying water to the ironing plate assembly is formed between the cover shell and the ironing main body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of irons, and particularly relates to a water tank visual steam iron. Background Art

[0002] Traditional irons need to be pressed hard to remove wrinkles on clothes, while steam irons use high-temperature and high-humidity steam, which can easily remove wrinkles on clothes. At the same time, the steam spraying area of the steam iron is large, which can cover a wider area and remove wrinkles more efficiently and quickly. Therefore, more and more users choose steam irons to iron clothes.

[0003] During daily use, water needs to be added before ironing. The water tank structure of the existing steam iron is generally arranged inside the inner wall of the ironing main body, resulting in that users cannot directly observe the situation inside the water tank, causing inconvenience to users. Content of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to solve the technical problems in the background art, the utility model provides a water tank visual steam iron.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A water tank visual steam iron includes an ironing main body and a soleplate assembly arranged at the bottom of the ironing main body. A cover shell made of transparent material is covered on the ironing main body, and the cover shell surrounds the ironing main body. A water storage cavity for supplying water to the soleplate assembly is formed between the cover shell and the ironing main body.

[0007] Preferably, an installation groove is formed on the ironing main body. The bottom of the cover shell is inserted into the installation groove, and a first sealing ring is arranged between the installation groove and the cover shell. Through the above improvement, when the cover shell is covered on the ironing main body, the bottom of the cover shell will be inserted into the installation groove, and the sealing performance of the connection part between the ironing main body and the cover shell is increased through the first sealing ring, avoiding the water in the water storage cavity from flowing out from the connection part between the ironing main body and the cover shell.

[0008] Preferably, a certain water inlet gap is formed between the ironing main body and the cover shell, and a water inlet communicating with the soleplate assembly is formed on the side of the ironing main body. Water flows into the water inlet along the water inlet gap. Through the above improvement, the water in the water storage cavity can flow into the water inlet along the water inlet gap between the ironing main body and the cover shell, realizing the water supply to the soleplate assembly.

[0009] Preferably, a first connecting column is provided inside the ironing body, a second connecting column is formed at the bottom of the cover shell, the first connecting column and the second connecting column are connected by screws, a connecting groove for placing the second connecting column is provided on the ironing body, and a second sealing ring is provided in the connecting groove. Through the above improvements, the connection between the first connecting column and the second connecting column is used to improve the stability of the cover shell installation, and the second connecting column is placed into the connecting groove, which can further improve the stability of the cover shell installation. Then, by setting a second sealing ring in the connecting groove, the sealing performance between the second connecting column and the cover shell is increased, and water is prevented from entering the first connecting column through the gap between the second connecting column and the connecting groove.

[0010] Preferably, a water filling port is formed on the cover shell, and an installation cover is snap-fitted on the cover shell. A water filling baffle is rotatably provided on the installation cover. The water filling baffle is formed with a snap-fit protrusion for snap-fitting the installation cover and a water blocking protrusion for shielding the water filling port. Through the above improvements, the water filling baffle can be used to block the water filling port. During use, the water blocking protrusion can be pulled out of the water filling port to fill the water filling port.

[0011] Preferably, a sealing groove is formed on the cover shell, a third sealing ring is provided in the sealing groove, and one end of the third sealing ring abuts against the cover shell and the other end abuts against the installation cover. Through the above improvements, the sealing performance between the installation cover and the cover shell is further increased.

[0012] Preferably, an annular protrusion is formed on the outer periphery of the water blocking protrusion. Through the above improvements, the sealing performance of the cooperation between the water blocking protrusion and the water filling port is increased by using the annular protrusion.

[0013] Preferably, an embedding groove for placing the water filling baffle is formed on the installation cover, and a warping section is formed at the end of the water filling baffle. A buckling gap for placing the hand is formed between the warping section and the embedding groove. Through the above improvements, when water needs to be added, the hand can be placed into the buckling gap to act on the warping section, which is more convenient for opening the water filling baffle and improves the convenience during the water filling process.

[0014] Preferably, a rotating inclined surface is formed on the installation cover, and a handle is rotatably provided on the cover shell. The handle rotates along the rotating inclined surface so that the handle has a horizontal ironing state in which it is horizontally retracted on the cover shell and a vertical ironing state in which it extends out of the cover shell. When the handle is in the vertical ironing state, the handle is inclined. Through the above improvements, the cooperation between the handle and the rotating inclined surface is used to cause the handle to warp during rotation, so that the handle is inclined when in the vertical ironing state, so that the user can better hold the handle when performing horizontal ironing or vertical ironing, further improving the user experience.

[0015] Preferably, a water diversion cover is provided on the ironing main body. The top of the water diversion cover forms a water inlet tank communicating with the water filling port, and a plurality of water diversion tanks are arranged at intervals on the periphery of the water diversion cover. Through the above improvement, during the water filling process, water flows in from the water filling port, enters the water diversion cover through the water inlet tank, and then flows into the water inlet gap between the ironing main body and the housing through the plurality of water diversion tanks on the periphery of the water diversion cover, so that the water storage in the entire water storage cavity is more uniform.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0017] By providing a housing made of a transparent material on the ironing main body and adding water into the water storage cavity formed between the housing and the ironing main body for supplying water to the ironing plate assembly, the user can see the water volume in the water storage cavity through the housing. Compared with arranging the water tank inside the ironing main body, it is more convenient for the user to observe and use, and improves the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the whole of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the whole structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the housing and the ironing main body of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the top of the housing of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the ironing main body of the utility model;

[0023] In the figure: 1, ironing main body; 3, ironing plate assembly; 4, housing; 5, water storage cavity; 101, installation groove; 102, first sealing ring; 103, water inlet gap; 104, water inlet; 105, first connecting column; 106, second connecting column; 107, screw; 108, connecting groove; 109, second sealing ring; 110, water filling port; 111, installation cover; 112, water filling baffle; 113, clamping convex part; 114, water blocking convex part; 115, sealing groove; 116, third sealing ring; 117, annular convex part; 118, embedding groove; 119, warping section; 120, buckling gap; 201, rotating inclined surface; 202, handle; 203, water diversion cover; 204, water inlet tank; 205, water diversion tank; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0024] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative efforts belong to the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] It should be understood that although the terms upper, middle, lower, top, one end, etc. appear in this text to describe various elements, these elements are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish elements from each other for easy understanding, rather than for defining any directional or sequential limitations.

[0026] As Figures 1-5 shown, a water tank visual steam iron includes an ironing main body 1 and an ironing board assembly 3 provided at the bottom of the ironing main body 1. A cover shell 4 made of a transparent material is covered on the ironing main body 1, and the cover shell 4 encloses the ironing main body 1, and a water storage cavity 5 for supplying water to the ironing board assembly 3 is formed between the cover shell 4 and the ironing main body 1.

[0027] By providing a cover shell 4 made of a transparent material on the ironing main body 1 and adding water into the water storage cavity 5 formed between the cover shell 4 and the ironing main body 1 for supplying water to the ironing board assembly 3, users can see the water volume in the water storage cavity 5 through the cover shell 4. Compared with setting the water tank inside the ironing main body 1, it is more convenient for users to observe and use, and at the same time, the aesthetics of the whole iron can be improved, and the user experience can be greatly enhanced.

[0028] As Figures 1-5 shown, for a further explanation of the specific implementation manner of the connection between the cover shell 4 and the ironing main body 1 in this embodiment, an installation groove 101 is formed on the ironing main body 1, the bottom of the cover shell 4 is inserted into the installation groove 101, and a first sealing ring 102 is provided between the installation groove 101 and the cover shell 4.

[0029] During the installation of the cover shell 4, when the cover shell 4 is covered on the ironing main body 1, the bottom of the cover shell 4 will be inserted into the installation groove 101, and the sealing performance of the connection part between the ironing main body 1 and the cover shell 4 is increased through the first sealing ring 102, avoiding the water in the water storage cavity 5 from flowing out from the connection part between the ironing main body 1 and the cover shell 4.

[0030] After the cover shell 4 is set on the ironing main body 1, a certain water inlet gap 103 is formed between the ironing main body 1 and the cover shell 4, and a water inlet 104 communicating with the ironing board assembly 3 is formed on the side of the ironing main body 1, and water flows into the water inlet 104 along the water inlet gap 103.

[0031] During the use of the steam iron, the water in the water storage cavity 5 can flow into the water inlet 104 along the water inlet gap 103 between the ironing main body 1 and the cover 4, realizing the water supply to the ironing plate assembly 3.

[0032] In addition, a first connecting column 105 is provided in the ironing main body 1, a second connecting column 106 is formed at the bottom of the cover 4, the first connecting column 105 and the second connecting column 106 are connected by a screw 107, a connecting groove 108 for the second connecting column 106 to be inserted is provided on the ironing main body 1, and a second sealing ring 109 is provided in the connecting groove 108.

[0033] During the connection process of the cover 4 and the ironing main body 1, connecting the first connecting column 105 and the second connecting column 106 with the screw 107 improves the stability of the installation of the cover 4. After the first connecting column 105 and the second connecting column 106 are connected, the second connecting column 106 will be inserted into the connecting groove 108, and the connecting groove 108 can limit the second connecting column 106, thereby further improving the stability of the installation of the cover 4. By setting the second sealing ring 109 in the connecting groove 108, the sealing performance between the second connecting column 106 and the cover 4 is increased, preventing water from entering the first connecting column 105 through the gap between the second connecting column 106 and the connecting groove 108.

[0034] As Figures 1-5 shown, for a further explanation of adding water to the water storage cavity 5 in this embodiment, a water filling port 110 is formed on the cover 4, and an installation cover 111 is snap-fitted on the cover 4. A water filling baffle 112 is rotatably provided on the installation cover 111. The water filling baffle 112 is formed with a snap convex portion 113 for snap-fitting with the installation cover 111 and a water blocking convex portion 114 for shielding the water filling port 110.

[0035] The whole water filling baffle 112 is elastically arranged. It is snap-fitted on the cover 4 through the snap convex portion 113 and fixed on the cover 4. It can be inserted into the water filling port 110 through the snap convex portion 113 to block the water filling port 110. During use, the water blocking convex portion 114 can be pulled out of the water filling port 110 to add water to the water filling port 110.

[0036] Furthermore, an embedding groove 118 for the water filling baffle 112 to be inserted is formed on the installation cover 111, and a warping section 119 is formed at the end of the water filling baffle 112. A buckling gap 120 for the hand to be inserted is formed between the warping section 119 and the embedding groove 118. When water needs to be added, the hand can be inserted into the buckling gap 120 to act on the warping section 119, which is more convenient for opening the water filling baffle 112 and improves the convenience during the water filling process.

[0037] Preferably, a sealing groove 115 is formed on the cover shell 4, and a third sealing ring 116 is arranged in the sealing groove 115. One end of the third sealing ring 116 abuts against the cover shell 4, and the other end abuts against the mounting cover 111, thereby further increasing the sealing between the mounting cover 111 and the cover shell 4 and preventing water from flowing in from the gap between the cover shell 4 and the mounting cover 111 during the water adding process.

[0038] Preferably, an annular convex portion 117 is formed on the outer periphery of the water retaining convex portion 114 , and the annular convex portion 117 is used to increase the sealing performance between the water retaining convex portion 114 and the water inlet 110 .

[0039] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, in some other embodiments, a water separation cover 203 is provided on the ironing body 1, and the top of the water separation cover 203 forms a water inlet groove 204 connected to the water inlet 110, and a plurality of water separation grooves 205 are arranged at intervals around the water separation cover 203. Through the above improvements, during the water adding process, water flows in from the water inlet 110, enters the water separation cover 203 through the water inlet groove 204, and then flows into the water inlet gap 103 between the ironing body 1 and the housing 4 through the plurality of water separation grooves 205 around the water separation cover 203, so that the water in the entire water storage chamber 5 is more evenly stored.

[0040] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, in addition, a rotating inclined surface 201 is formed on the mounting cover 111, and a handle 202 is rotated on the cover shell 4. The handle 202 rotates along the rotating inclined surface 201 so that the handle 202 has a horizontal ironing state in which it is horizontally folded on the cover shell 4, and a vertical ironing state in which it is extended out of the cover shell 4. When the handle 202 is in the vertical ironing state, the handle 202 is tilted. By cooperating with the rotating inclined surface 201, the handle 202 will be tilted during the rotation process, so that the handle 202 is tilted when it is in the vertical ironing state, so that the user can better hold the handle 202 when performing horizontal ironing or vertical ironing, further improving the user experience.

[0041] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not a limitation of the present invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art may make non-creative modifications to the present embodiment as needed, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water tank visual steam iron, comprising an ironing main body (1) and an ironing board assembly (3) arranged at the bottom of the ironing main body (1), characterized in that, A transparent cover shell (4) is provided on the ironing main body (1), and the cover shell (4) surrounds the ironing main body (1). A water storage cavity (5) for supplying water to the ironing plate assembly (3) is formed between the cover shell (4) and the ironing main body (1).

2. The visual steam iron with a water tank according to claim 1, wherein An installation groove (101) is formed on the ironing main body (1). The bottom of the cover shell (4) is inserted into the installation groove (101), and a first sealing ring (102) is provided between the installation groove (101) and the cover shell (4).

3. The visual steam iron with a water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, A certain water inlet gap (103) is formed between the ironing main body (1) and the cover shell (4). An inlet (104) communicating with the ironing plate assembly (3) is formed on the side of the ironing main body (1), and water flows into the inlet (104) along the water inlet gap (103).

4. The visual steam iron with a water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first connecting column (105) is provided in the ironing main body (1). A second connecting column (106) is formed at the bottom of the cover shell (4). The first connecting column (105) and the second connecting column (106) are connected by a screw (107). A connecting groove (108) for the second connecting column (106) to be placed is provided on the ironing main body (1), and a second sealing ring (109) is provided in the connecting groove (108).

5. A water tank visual steam iron according to claim 1, wherein, A water filling port (110) is formed on the cover shell (4). An installation cover (111) is clamped on the cover shell (4). A water filling blocking cover (112) is rotatably provided on the installation cover (111). A clamping convex portion (113) for clamping the installation cover (111) and a water blocking convex portion (114) for shielding the water filling port (110) are formed on the water filling blocking cover (112).

6. The visual steam iron with a water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that A sealing groove (115) is formed on the cover shell (4). A third sealing ring (116) is provided in the sealing groove (115). One end of the third sealing ring (116) abuts against the cover shell (4), and the other end abuts against the installation cover (111).

7. The visual steam iron with a water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that, An annular convex portion (117) is formed on the outer periphery of the water blocking convex portion (114).

8. A water tank visual steam iron according to claim 5, characterized in that, An embedding groove (118) for the water filling blocking cover (112) to be placed is formed on the installation cover (111). A warping section (119) is formed at the end of the water filling blocking cover (112). A buckling gap (120) for a hand to be placed is formed between the warping section (119) and the embedding groove (118).

9. A water tank visual steam iron according to claim 5, characterized in that, A rotating inclined surface (201) is formed on the installation cover (111). A handle (202) is rotatably provided on the cover shell (4). The handle (202) rotates along the rotating inclined surface (201) so that the handle (202) has a horizontal ironing state of being horizontally retracted on the cover shell (4) and a vertical ironing state of extending out of the cover shell (4). When the handle (202) is in the vertical ironing state, the handle (202) is inclined.

10. A water tank visual steam iron according to claim 5, characterized in that, A water distribution cover (203) is provided on the ironing main body (1). An inlet groove (204) communicating with the water filling port (110) is formed at the top of the water distribution cover (203), and a plurality of water distribution grooves (205) are arranged at intervals on the periphery of the water distribution cover (203).

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