Steam iron with rotatable handle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a steam iron with a rotatable handle, which comprises an iron body provided with a working surface in contact with clothes and a connecting surface opposite to the working surface; the handle is arranged on the working surface of the iron body for a user to hold; the first end of the handle is pivoted to the iron body, and the second end of the handle can rotate steplessly around a first shaft on the first end. Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the beneficial effects that the stepless rotating handle is arranged, and the handle can be locked at any position, so that the use convenience of a user is improved, and meanwhile, the handle is convenient to store.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of handheld irons, in particular to a steam iron with a rotatable handle. Background Art

[0002] A steam iron is a household appliance used for ironing clothes. By pressing the power switch button on the handle, the corresponding electric heating element on the iron heats up. After the iron heats up, it is placed on the clothes. At this time, the user can move the iron to complete the ironing work. In the related art, the handle of the steam iron is often made rotatable. During use, the rotation of the handle is unlocked by pressing the corresponding button on the handle, so that the handle can be rotated to one side of the iron for the user to hold when ironing clothes. After ironing, the handle can be rotated above the iron to produce an effect similar to folding the handle onto the iron, which is convenient for storage and can also prevent the handle from being damaged.

[0003] The structure of the product can refer to the handle folding mechanism of an electric iron disclosed in Chinese Patent Document CN2672140Y. This solution realizes the rotation of the iron handle through the cooperation of multiple components. However, in actual production, this solution requires a large number of parts to be manufactured, and the part assembly is cumbersome, resulting in a complex structure and high production cost.

[0004] In the prior art, there are also a few steam irons that rotate the handle for storage. However, to avoid the handle rotating during ironing due to unstable installation and resulting in inaccurate ironing, a gear position is usually set between the handle and the steam iron, and the handle can only be locked at the set position to ensure the stability during ironing; however, this also limits the user's usage scenarios and comfort to a certain extent. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a steam iron with a rotatable handle.

[0006] The above problems of the utility model are solved by the following technical solutions:

[0007] A steam iron with a rotatable handle includes:

[0008] An iron body having a working surface for contacting clothes and a connection surface opposite to the working surface;

[0009] A handle provided on the working surface of the iron body for the user to hold;

[0010] The first end of the handle is pivotally connected to the iron body, and the second end can rotate infinitely around a first axis on the first end.

[0011] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: A connecting neck protruding from the connecting surface is provided on the iron body. The first end of the handle is provided with a connecting groove capable of accommodating the connecting neck to extend therein, and the connecting neck and the connecting groove are axially limited and connected.

[0012] A damping structure is provided between the connecting neck and the handle.

[0013] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: A limiting cover is provided on the connecting neck, and the limiting cover is rotationally limited in the connecting groove.

[0014] The damping structure is arranged between the limiting cover and the groove wall of the connecting groove.

[0015] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: The damping structure includes a damping ring sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting cover.

[0016] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: A damping groove capable of accommodating the damping ring to be placed therein is opened on the outer periphery of the limiting cover or the groove wall of the connecting groove.

[0017] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: The outer diameter of the limiting cover is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting neck, and a rotating groove capable of accommodating the rotation of the limiting cover is provided in the connecting groove.

[0018] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: A stop wall is extended at the lower end of the limiting cover, and a stop protrusion capable of interfering with the stop wall is provided in the connecting groove.

[0019] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: An anti-slip pad is further provided on the connecting surface. The anti-slip pad is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting neck, and the anti-slip end surface is in contact with the end surface of the handle.

[0020] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: A cavity for the circuit to electrolyze into the iron body is provided inside the handle. Avoidance holes for the wires to pass through are provided on the connecting neck and the limiting cover. A water pump is provided in the cavity, and a water inlet pipe is provided at the second end of the handle and communicated with the water pump.

[0021] The further setting of the above technical solution is as follows: It further includes a base. An anti-scalding groove capable of accommodating the working surface to be placed therein is provided on the base, and a heat insulation rack is provided in the anti-scalding groove.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the present utility model is as follows: A handle that can be rotated infinitely is provided. The handle can be locked at any position, improving the convenience of use for users and facilitating the storage of the handle at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sectional structure of the present utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged schematic diagram of part A in

[0027] Marked on the attached drawings: 100, iron body; 101, working surface; 102, connecting surface; 110, connecting neck;

[0028] 200, handle; 210, water inlet pipe;

[0029] 300, limit cover; 301, damping groove; 310, stop wall;

[0030] 400, damping ring;

[0031] 500, anti-slip pad;

[0032] 600, base; 601, anti-scald groove; 610, heat insulation rack;

[0033] 700, water pump;

[0034] a, first axis. Specific embodiments

[0035] To further elaborate on the technical means and effects adopted by the present utility model to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following, in conjunction with the attached drawings and preferred embodiments, details the specific embodiments, structures, features and their effects of the present utility model as follows.

[0036] As Figures 1 - 4 shown, this embodiment discloses a steam iron with a rotatable handle.

[0037] A steam iron with a rotatable handle 200 includes

[0038] an iron body 100 having a working surface 101 for contacting clothes and a connecting surface 102 opposite to the working surface 101;

[0039] a handle 200 provided on the working surface 101 of the iron body 100 for the user to hold;

[0040] The first end of the handle 200 is pivotally connected to the iron body 100, and the second end can rotate infinitely around the first axis a on the first end.

[0041] The above is the basic solution of this embodiment.

[0042] Specifically refer toFigure 1 As shown, when using an iron to iron clothes, rotate the handle 200 to a suitable angle so that the working surface 101 can completely or mostly cover the ironing area;

[0043] The usage method of the steam iron is the same as that of the steam irons in the prior art, and will not be elaborated here.

[0044] When rotating the handle 200, fix one of the handle 200 or the iron body 100 and twist the other one, so that the second end of the handle 200 rotates around the first axis a. After rotating to the required position, remove the twisting force, and the handle 200 and the iron body 100 can lock themselves or be in a relatively stable position. When using the iron body 100 for ironing operations, there is no relative rotation between the iron body 100 and the handle 200.

[0045] When storing, just rotate the handle 200 back above the iron body 100. At this time, the occupied area of the steam iron is only the area occupied by the iron body 100, and the handle 200 does not occupy extra space.

[0046] In this embodiment, the handle 200 is set as a relatively thick rod shape, and the first end and the second end are two ends of the rod shape, and the user can directly hold the handle 200.

[0047] Wherein, a connecting neck 110 protruding from the connecting surface 102 is provided on the iron body 100, and a connecting groove capable of accommodating the connecting neck 110 to extend into is provided at the first end of the handle 200, and the connecting neck 110 and the connecting groove are axially limited and connected;

[0048] A damping structure is provided between the connecting neck 110 and the handle 200.

[0049] In this embodiment, the connecting neck 110 protrudes from the connecting surface 102 and can be inserted into the connecting groove, so that the lower end surface of the handle 200 contacts the connecting surface 102;

[0050] A damping structure is provided at the rotating part so that the connecting neck 110 and the handle 200 cannot rotate by themselves and need to rely on external force to perform relative rotation, so as to realize the relative locking between the connecting neck 110 and the handle 200 without external force.

[0051] In this embodiment, a limiting cover 300 is provided on the connecting neck 110, and the limiting cover 300 is rotationally limited in the connecting groove;

[0052] The damping structure is provided between the limiting cover 300 and the groove wall of the connecting groove.

[0053] Specifically refer to Figure 2As shown, the limit cover 300 is arranged as an annular structure with a hollow middle, and is fixed to the connecting neck 110 by screws.

[0054] A plurality of screw posts protrude from the inner wall of the connecting neck 110. Screws are tightened downward from the upper end face of the limit cover 300 into the screw posts to fix the limit cover 300 and the connecting neck 110.

[0055] In other embodiments, the limit cover 300 and the connecting neck 110 can also be integrally formed.

[0056] In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the limit cover 300 is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting neck 110, and a rotation groove capable of accommodating the rotation of the limit cover 300 is provided in the connecting groove.

[0057] To ensure the limiting effect of the limit cover 300, the diameter of the limit cover 300 is larger than the diameter of the connecting neck 110. The inner diameter of the connecting groove is the same as that of the connecting neck 110, and can accommodate the connecting neck 110 to extend therein. A rotation groove is provided in the upper part of the connecting groove, and the inner diameter of the rotation groove is larger than that of the connecting groove, so that the limit cover 300 can be snapped into the rotation groove and cannot pass through the connecting groove, thereby realizing the limit between the iron body 100 and the handle 200, and enabling the handle 200 to only rotate relative to the iron body 100 and cannot be separated from the iron body 100.

[0058] In this embodiment, the specific setting of the damping structure is as follows: the damping structure includes a damping ring 400 sleeved on the outer periphery of the limit cover 300.

[0059] Specifically refer to Figure 4 As shown, the damping ring 400 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the limit cover 300. When the limit cover 300 is installed in the rotation groove, the outer wall of the damping ring 400 contacts the groove wall of the rotation groove. Friction is generated between the limit cover 300 and the damping ring 400 during rotation. At the same time, friction is also generated between the damping ring 400 and the rotation groove, thereby generating damping. Therefore, when the external force disappears, the two frictional forces enable the handle 200 and the iron body 100 to be in a relatively static state, and the handle 200 cannot rotate relative to the iron body 100 by itself under the action of damping, realizing locking.

[0060] In this embodiment, to ensure the installation position of the damping ring 400, a damping groove 301 capable of accommodating the damping ring 400 is provided on the outer periphery of the limit cover 300 or on the groove wall of the connecting groove.

[0061] The damping ring 400 is installed in the damping groove 301 to limit the position of the damping ring 400 in the first axis a direction and ensure the connection between the damping ring 400 and the limit cover 300.

[0062] In this embodiment, a stop wall 310 is extended and provided at the lower end of the limit cover 300, and a stop projection capable of interfering with the stop wall 310 is provided in the connection groove.

[0063] In this embodiment, the stop projection is a block protruding from the inner wall of the connection groove. During the rotation of the limit cover 300, the stop wall 310 rotates to the position of the block and interferes with the block, so that the limit cover 300 cannot rotate, thus realizing the stop.

[0064] In this embodiment, to further ensure the damping effect, an anti-slip pad 500 is further provided on the connection surface 102. The anti-slip pad 500 is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connection neck 110, and the anti-slip end surface contacts the end surface of the handle 200.

[0065] In this embodiment, the anti-slip pad 500 is a thin sheet with a hollow in the middle, which can be sleeved on the outer periphery of the connection neck 110 and closely attached to the working surface 101 of the iron body 100;

[0066] Anti-slip lines are provided on the anti-slip end surface.

[0067] Preferably, the anti-slip lines are arranged as grooves in a radial pattern.

[0068] Based on the above settings, when the handle 200 rotates relative to the iron body 100, friction is generated between the lower end of the handle 200 and the anti-slip end surface, so that there is damping between the handle 200 and the working surface 101.

[0069] In other embodiments, bumps capable of matching the anti-slip lines may be provided at the lower end of the handle 200. When the handle 200 rotates to a suitable position, the bumps are snapped into the grooves of the anti-slip lines to achieve locking.

[0070] A cavity for the circuit to electrolyze into the iron body 100 is provided inside the handle 200. Avoidance holes for the wires to pass through are provided on the connection neck 110 and the limit cover 300. A water pump 700 is provided in the cavity, and a water inlet pipe 210 is provided at the second end of the handle 200 and communicated with the water pump 700.

[0071] Specifically refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, during use, the handle 200 draws water from an external water supply device through the water inlet pipe 210, and under the action of the water pump 700, the liquid water is introduced into the iron body 100 for heating to form steam, and then sprayed out from the working surface 101 of the iron body 100;

[0072] Avoidance holes are provided on the connecting neck 110 and the limit cover 300 to connect the inside of the handle 200 and the iron body 100, so that wires or water pipes can pass through; and the connecting part is arranged on the connecting neck 110, and the rotation of the handle 200 does not affect the passing of the water pipe and the wire.

[0073] In this embodiment, a base 600 is further included. An anti-scald groove 601 capable of accommodating the working surface 101 is provided on the base 600, and a heat insulation rack 610 is provided in the anti-scald groove 601.

[0074] The anti-scald groove 601 is recessed in the base 600, and the heat insulation racks 610 are arranged in the anti-scald groove 601 and there are two of them.

[0075] Place the iron body 100 into the anti-scald groove 601. The anti-scald groove 601 wraps the working surface 101 of the iron body 100 to isolate the human body from the working surface 101. At the same time, the working surface 101 and the bottom of the anti-scald groove 601 are isolated by the heat insulation rack 610 to prevent the working surface 101 from being too hot and scalding the anti-scald groove 601.

[0076] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not impose any form of limitation on the present invention. Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with the preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to obtain equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes, but as long as the technical content of the present invention is not departed from, any brief modifications, equivalent changes and modifications made to the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steam iron with a rotatable handle, comprising: An iron body (100) having a working surface (101) for contacting clothes and a connecting surface (102) opposite to the working surface (101); A handle (200) provided on the working surface (101) of the iron body (100) for the user to hold; It is characterized in that: The first end of the handle (200) is pivotally connected to the iron body (100), and the second end can rotate steplessly about a first axis (a) on the first end.

2. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting neck (110) protruding from the connecting surface (102) is provided on the iron body (100). A connecting groove capable of accommodating the connecting neck (110) to extend therein is provided at the first end of the handle (200), and the connecting neck (110) and the connecting groove are limitedly connected axially; A damping structure is provided between the connecting neck (110) and the handle (200).

3. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 2, wherein: A limiting cover (300) is provided on the connecting neck (110), and the limiting cover (300) is rotationally limited within the connecting groove; The damping structure is provided between the limiting cover (300) and the groove wall of the connecting groove.

4. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 3, wherein: The damping structure includes a damping ring (400) sleeved on the outer periphery of the limiting cover (300).

5. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 4, characterized in that: A damping groove (301) capable of accommodating the damping ring (400) to be placed therein is provided on the outer periphery of the limiting cover (300) or on the groove wall of the connecting groove.

6. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the limiting cover (300) is larger than the outer diameter of the connecting neck (110), and a rotating groove capable of accommodating the rotation of the limiting cover (300) is provided within the connecting groove.

7. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 3, wherein: A stop wall (310) is extended and provided at the lower end of the limiting cover (300), and a stop protrusion capable of interfering with the stop wall (310) is provided within the connecting groove.

8. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 2, wherein: An anti-slip pad (500) is further provided on the connecting surface (102). The anti-slip pad (500) is sleeved on the outer periphery of the connecting neck (110), and the anti-slip end face contacts the end face of the handle (200).

9. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 3, wherein: A cavity for electrolyzing the circuit into the iron body (100) is provided inside the handle. Avoidance holes for accommodating wires to pass through are provided on the connecting neck (110) and the limiting cover (300); A water pump (700) is provided within the cavity, and a water inlet pipe (210) communicating with the water pump (700) is provided at the second end of the handle.

10. The steam iron with a rotatable handle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A base (600) is further included. An anti-scalding groove (601) capable of accommodating the working surface (101) to be placed therein is provided on the base (600), and a heat insulation rack (610) is provided within the anti-scalding groove (601).

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