Ironing machine lock catch structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a lock catch structure of an ironing machine, which is arranged on a base for placing the ironing machine and comprises a front lock catch and a button piece, the front lock catch is rotatably arranged in the base, and a lock catch recess is concavely arranged on the bottom surface of the front lock catch; the button piece comprises a button body and a lock catch part, and the button body is connected with the lock catch part; when the front lock catch is located at the locking position and the button piece is located at the locking position, the lock catch part is buckled with the lock catch concave position of the front lock catch, the front end of the front lock catch is flush with the surface of the base, and the rear end of the front lock catch protrudes out of the base; when the button piece is operated to move to the unlocking position, the lock catch part is separated from the lock catch concave position. According to the utility model, the front lock catch is arranged on the base, the lock catch concave position on the bottom surface of the front lock catch can be buckled with the lock catch part of the button piece, and the blocking part formed by protruding the rear side of the front lock catch is arranged in the groove in the front side of the ironing machine, so that the ironing machine is locked in the base, is convenient to move and lift, and cannot fall off due to mistaken touch; a user can complete locking and unlocking through simple operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of ironing machines, and more particularly to a lock structure of an ironing machine. Background Art

[0002] As the pace of modern life accelerates, people's requirements for the neatness and appearance of clothes are increasing. As an indispensable ironing tool in homes and commercial settings, the convenience, safety and stability of electric irons have become the focus of consumers' attention.

[0003] A traditional electric iron consists of an iron body and an iron stand for placing the iron body. To ensure the iron body is easily and stably placed on the iron stand after use, and to ensure quick and accurate positioning the next time it is used, a positioning post is usually provided on the iron stand, and a corresponding positioning slot is provided on the iron body. The two are interlocked to achieve positioning and fixation.

[0004] Although the fixing method between the iron body and the iron stand is simple and effective, when the iron body is not in use, for example, after the iron body is placed on the iron stand, the user needs to lift the iron stand and the iron body at the same time when moving the iron. During the process of moving the iron or when there are people moving around, there is a risk that the iron body may fall off the iron stand due to external factors such as human touch and accidental collision. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the problem that when moving the existing electric iron, the iron base and the iron body need to be lifted at the same time, and there is a risk that the iron body may fall off the iron base due to external factors such as human touch and accidental collision during the iron transportation process or when there are people moving around, the utility model provides an ironing machine lock structure.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An ironing machine locking structure is provided on a base on which the ironing machine is placed, and the ironing machine locking structure comprises:

[0008] A front lock buckle, the front lock buckle is rotatably disposed in the base, the front lock buckle rotates between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a lock buckle recess is concavely provided on the bottom surface of the front lock buckle;

[0009] A button member, the button member can be operated to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, the button member comprising a button body and a locking portion, the button body being connected to the locking portion;

[0010] When the front lock is in the locking position and the button member is in the locking position, the lock portion is engaged with the lock recess of the front lock, and the front end of the front lock is flush with the surface of the base, and the rear end of the front lock protrudes out of the base; when the button member is operated and moved to the unlocking position, the lock portion disengages from the lock recess.

[0011] According to the above-mentioned solution of the utility model, a first rotating shaft hole is provided on the front lock buckle, and a second rotating shaft hole is provided on the base at a position corresponding to the first rotating shaft hole. After the latch passes through the first rotating shaft hole, both ends are respectively placed in the two second rotating shaft holes on the base.

[0012] According to the above solution of the present invention, the front lock is provided with a first elastic member at the latch, one end of the first elastic member abuts against the front lock, and the other end of the first elastic member abuts against the base.

[0013] According to the above-mentioned solution of the present invention, the front lock buckle protrudes outward to form a handle portion. When the front lock buckle is located in the locking position, the handle portion protrudes outside the base.

[0014] According to the above solution of the present invention, the button body extends downward to form a button shaft, the locking portion is connected to the end of the button shaft, and a second elastic member is provided on the outer sleeve of the button shaft.

[0015] According to the above solution of the present invention, the locking portion includes a locking unit and a balancing unit, and the locking unit and the balancing unit are respectively located on both sides of the button shaft.

[0016] According to the above-mentioned solution of the present invention, the locking unit is provided with a guiding inclined surface.

[0017] According to the above-mentioned solution of the present invention, a mounting position for the button component is provided on the base, the button body is located above the mounting position, and the locking portion is located below the mounting position.

[0018] According to the above solution of the present invention, the locking unit and the balancing unit are respectively located on both sides of the installation position.

[0019] According to the above solution of the present invention, the button body and the locking portion are connected by screws.

[0020] The utility model according to the above solution has the beneficial effect that, by arranging a front lock buckle on the base, when the front lock buckle is in the locked position, the lock buckle recess formed by the concave arrangement on the bottom surface of the front lock buckle engages with the lock buckle portion of the button member to achieve locking of the front lock buckle, and the rear side of the front lock buckle protrudes from the base to form a stop portion which is placed in the groove on the front side of the ironing machine, thereby locking the ironing machine in the base, making it convenient to move and carry, and not prone to the ironing machine falling off due to accidental touch, and the user only needs to simply operate the button member to complete locking and unlocking without the need for complicated steps. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the front lock buckle of the utility model in the locked position;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the front lock buckle of the utility model in the non-locking position;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the front lock buckle of the present invention in the locked position.

[0025] In the drawings, the reference numerals are as follows:

[0026] 100. Base; 11. Front lock; 111. Lock recess; 112. Latch; 113. First elastic member; 114. Hand-held portion; 12. Button member; 121. Button body; 1211. Button shaft; 122. Lock portion; 1221. Lock unit; 1222. Balance unit; 123. Second elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "including" and "having," as well as any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of the present invention are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units that are not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units that are inherent to the process, method, product, or device. Terms such as "disposed" should be interpreted broadly, for example, and may refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integration; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, internal connections between two elements, or interactions between two elements, unless otherwise expressly defined. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "back," and "bottom" indicate directions or positions based on those shown in the accompanying drawings. These are for ease of description only and should not be construed as limitations on the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that a conventional electric iron comprises an iron body and an iron stand for placing the iron body. To facilitate and stably place the iron body on the iron stand after use, and to ensure quick and accurate positioning the next time the iron is used, a positioning post is typically provided on the iron stand, and a corresponding positioning slot is provided on the iron body. The two interlock to achieve positioning and fixation.

[0030] Although the fixing method between the iron body and the iron stand is simple and effective, when the iron body is not in use, for example, after the iron body is placed on the iron stand, the user needs to lift the iron stand and the iron body at the same time when moving the iron. During the process of moving the iron or when there are people moving around, there is a risk that the iron body may fall off the iron stand due to external factors such as human touch and accidental collision.

[0031] like Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment provides a lock structure for an ironing machine. A front lock 11 is provided on the base 100. When the front lock 11 is in the locked position, a lock recess 111 formed by a recessed bottom surface of the front lock 11 engages with a lock portion 122 of the button 12 to lock the front lock 11. The rear side of the front lock 11 protrudes from the base 100 to form a stop portion that is placed in the groove on the front side of the ironing machine, thereby locking the ironing machine in the base 100. This makes it easy to move and carry, and it is not easy for the ironing machine to fall off due to accidental touch. The user only needs to simply operate the button 12 to complete locking and unlocking without complicated steps.

[0032] Specifically, the ironing machine lock structure is provided on a base 100 on which the ironing machine is placed. The ironing machine lock structure includes a front lock 11 and a button member 12. The front lock 11 is rotatably provided within the base 100 and rotates between a locked position and an unlocked position. A locking recess 111 is provided on the bottom surface of the front lock 11. The button member 12 can be operated to move between a locked position and an unlocked position. The button member 12 includes a button body 121 and a locking portion 122, and the button body 121 is connected to the locking portion 122.

[0033] When the front lock buckle 11 is in the locked position and the button member 12 is in the locked position, the lock portion 122 is engaged with the lock recess 111 of the front lock buckle 11, and the front end of the front lock buckle 11 is flush with the surface of the base 100, and the rear end of the front lock buckle 11 protrudes out of the base 100; when the button member 12 is operated and moved to the unlocked position, the lock portion 122 disengages from the lock recess 111.

[0034] Locking process: When placing the ironing machine on the base 100, the user first aligns the positioning post on the rear of the ironing machine with the positioning slot on the base 100, then places the ironing machine on the base 100. Push the front lock catch 11 from the unlocked position to the locked position, where it engages with the locking portion 122 of the button 12 in the locked position, completing the locking process. At this point, the front end of the front lock catch 11 is flush with the surface of the base 100, maintaining an aesthetically pleasing overall appearance, while the rear end protrudes from the base 100, forming a stop that rests on the groove on the front side of the ironing machine, securing the ironing machine.

[0035] Unlocking Process: To move the ironing machine, the user presses the button 12 toward the unlocked position. As the button 12 moves, its locking portion 122 gradually disengages from the locking recess 111. Once the locking portion 122 is completely free of the locking recess 111, the front lock 11 loses its locking force, allowing the user to easily rotate the front lock 11 from the locked position to the unlocked position. Once unlocked, the front lock 11 no longer locks the ironing machine, allowing the user to easily lift the ironing machine from the base 100.

[0036] In one embodiment, the front lock buckle 11 is provided with a first rotation axis hole, and the base 100 is provided with a second rotation axis hole at a position corresponding to the first rotation axis hole. After the latch 112 passes through the first rotation axis hole, its two ends are respectively placed in the two second rotation axis holes on the base 100. The front lock buckle 11 is rotatably mounted in the base 100 via the latch 112, ensuring that the front lock buckle 11 rotates smoothly in the base 100.

[0037] In one embodiment, the front lock buckle 11 is provided with a first elastic member 113 at the latch pin 112. One end of the first elastic member 113 abuts against the front lock buckle 11, and the other end of the first elastic member 113 abuts against the base 100. After the user presses the button member 12 to the unlocking position, as the button member 12 moves, its locking portion 122 gradually disengages from the locking recess 111. When the locking portion 122 completely disengages from the locking recess 111, the front lock buckle 11 loses its locking force. Under the action of the first elastic member 113, the front lock buckle 11 can easily spring open to complete the unlocking.

[0038] The front buckle 11 protrudes outward to form a handle 114. When the front buckle 11 is in the locked position, the handle 114 protrudes outside the base 100. To lock the front buckle 11, the user pushes the handle 114 to move the front buckle 11 toward the locked position. The handle 114 can be provided with anti-slip texture or protrusions to facilitate operation even in slippery conditions.

[0039] In one embodiment, the button body 121 extends downward to form a button shaft 1211. The locking portion 122 is connected to the end of the button shaft 1211. A second elastic member 123 is disposed on the outer surface of the button shaft 1211. One end of the second elastic member 123 abuts against the button body 121, and the other end abuts against the base 100. When the button member 12 is pressed toward the unlocked position, the front lock 11 disengages the locking portion 122, and the button member 12 is released. Under the action of the second elastic member 123, the button member 12 rebounds back to the locked position.

[0040] The locking portion 122 includes a locking unit 1221 and a balancing unit 1222, which are located on either side of the button shaft 1211. The locking unit 1221 is provided with a guiding bevel. Because the locking unit 1221 has a guiding bevel and the button shaft 1211 of the button member 12 is sleeved with the second elastic member 123, the locking unit 1221 can be extended and retracted under the action of force. Therefore, under the action of manual push and guiding force, the front lock buckle 11 can smoothly snap the locking unit 1221 into the groove of the front lock buckle 11, thereby completing the locking.

[0041] The balancing unit 1222 is located opposite to the locking unit 1221 and its main function is to balance the overall structure of the locking unit 122 to reduce deflection or instability caused by unilateral force.

[0042] To lock, the user pushes the front buckle 11 (or its handle 114) toward the locked position. During this process, the locking recess 111 of the front buckle 11 gradually approaches the guide slope of the locking unit 1221. As the front buckle 11 is further advanced, the guide slope guides the locking recess 111 to align with it. Assisted by the elastic force provided by the second elastic member 123 (transmitted via the button shaft 1211), the locking unit 1221 smoothly snaps into the locking recess 111, completing the lock.

[0043] To unlock, the user presses the button 12, and the button shaft 1211 drives the locking portion 122 downward, allowing the locking unit 1221 to disengage from the groove of the front lock 11. The front lock 11 loses its locking force and automatically springs open under the action of the first elastic member 113. After releasing the button 12, the second elastic member 123 causes the button 12 to rebound to the locked position, ready for the next operation.

[0044] In one embodiment, the base 100 is provided with a mounting location for the button 12, with a button body 121 positioned above the mounting location and a locking portion 122 positioned below the mounting location. The button body 121 and the locking portion 122 are connected by screws, forming a linked state where the button body 121 drives the locking portion 122. A second elastic member 123 is installed between the button body 121 and the mounting location to ensure smooth rebound of the button 12.

[0045] The locking unit 1221 and the balancing unit 1222 are located on both sides of the installation position. The balancing unit 1222 also plays a role in stabilizing the movement trajectory of the locking portion 122, ensuring that the locking unit 1221 can accurately move along the predetermined path.

[0046] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to this utility model.

[0047] The above is an exemplary description of the present utility model patent in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It is obvious that the implementation of the present utility model patent is not limited to the above-mentioned method. As long as various improvements are made using the method concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent, or the concept and technical solution of the present utility model patent are directly applied to other occasions without improvement, they are all within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ironing machine lock structure, characterized in that: The ironing machine lock structure is provided on the base where the ironing machine is placed. The ironing machine lock structure includes: A front lock buckle, the front lock buckle is rotatably disposed in the base, the front lock buckle rotates between a locking position and an unlocking position, and a lock buckle recess is concavely provided on the bottom surface of the front lock buckle; A button member, the button member can be operated to move between a locked position and an unlocked position, the button member comprising a button body and a locking portion, the button body being connected to the locking portion; When the front lock is in the locking position and the button member is in the locking position, the lock portion is engaged with the lock recess of the front lock, and the front end of the front lock is flush with the surface of the base, and the rear end of the front lock protrudes out of the base; when the button member is operated and moved to the unlocking position, the lock portion disengages from the lock recess.

2. The ironing machine lock structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front lock buckle is provided with a first rotating shaft hole, and the base is provided with a second rotating shaft hole at a position corresponding to the first rotating shaft hole. After the latch passes through the first rotating shaft hole, both ends are respectively placed in the two second rotating shaft holes on the base.

3. The ironing machine lock structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front lock buckle is provided with a first elastic member at the latch pin, one end of the first elastic member abuts against the front lock buckle, and the other end of the first elastic member abuts against the base.

4. The ironing machine lock structure according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The front lock buckle protrudes outward to form a hand-held portion. When the front lock buckle is located at the locking position, the hand-held portion protrudes out of the base.

5. The ironing machine lock structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button body extends downward to form a button shaft, the locking portion is connected to the end of the button shaft, and a second elastic member is disposed on the outer sleeve of the button shaft.

6. The ironing machine lock structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking portion includes a locking unit and a balancing unit, and the locking unit and the balancing unit are respectively located on both sides of the button shaft.

7. The ironing machine lock structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking unit is provided with a guiding inclined surface.

8. The ironing machine lock structure according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that: The base is provided with a mounting position for the button component, the button body is located above the mounting position, and the locking portion is located below the mounting position.

9. The ironing machine lock structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The locking unit and the balancing unit are respectively located on both sides of the installation position.

10. An ironing machine lock structure according to claim 5, 6, 7 or 9, characterized in that: The button body and the locking portion are connected via screws.

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