Air-return-free ironing system

By incorporating a steam storage chamber and water reservoir inside the iron, combined with a heating element, the problem of steam condensation is solved, achieving efficient ironing results and reducing energy waste.

CN223660469UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12BULLMER ELECTROMECHANICAL TECH
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Application Number
CN202520263912.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-19
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-19

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Technical Problem

Traditional irons tend to condense into water droplets during the steam heating process, which affects the ironing effect and wastes energy.

Method used

Design a steam-free ironing system, which includes a steam storage chamber and a water tank. The steam storage chamber is kept in a steam state by a heating component, and the water tank collects condensate and converts it back into steam.

Benefits of technology

It avoids steam condensation, reduces energy waste, and improves ironing results and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an air-return-free ironing system, which relates to the technical field of ironing equipment and comprises an iron and a heating component. The iron comprises an iron body and a steam storage cavity arranged in the iron body, an air inlet pipeline used for being communicated with the steam storage cavity is arranged in the iron body, the steam storage cavity is communicated with the outside through steam holes formed in the bottom of the steam storage cavity, and a water storage tank used for storing condensate water is arranged at the bottom of the steam storage cavity. In this way, the heating assembly is used for containing the iron and heating the iron so that water in the steam storage cavity can be kept in a steam state. By arranging the heating assembly capable of heating the iron body and arranging the water storage tank at the bottom of the steam storage cavity for storing the hot steam, it is guaranteed that no condensate water is generated in the iron body to affect the ironing effect of the iron, an air return device does not need to be arranged in the iron body, and therefore waste of electric quantity is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ironing equipment, and in particular to an ironing system that does not require recirculation. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional industrial irons typically use steam heating, generating steam from heated water to iron clothes. However, during operation, steam easily condenses into water droplets in the pipes, affecting ironing performance, causing mold and stains on clothes, and severely impacting garment quality. Therefore, current technology often incorporates a steam return device to continuously circulate high-temperature steam within the iron and pipes, preventing condensation. This solution requires a large amount of steam to escape from the vent, wasting significant energy. On average, each iron wastes 1.5 kWh / hour, resulting in a waste of 15 kWh per day from just one iron, representing substantial energy waste.

[0003] Therefore, how to prevent the condensation of steam inside the iron is a technical problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a steam-free ironing system that can prevent the condensation of steam inside the iron.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A non-recirculating ironing system, comprising:

[0007] An iron includes an iron body and a steam storage chamber located inside the iron body. The iron body has an air inlet pipe for connecting to the steam storage chamber. The steam storage chamber is connected to the outside through a steam hole located at its bottom. The bottom of the steam storage chamber has a water tank for storing condensate.

[0008] Heating element for holding and heating the iron.

[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the steam storage chamber is an inclined surface, and the water storage tank is located at the lowest end of the bottom of the steam storage chamber, while the steam hole is located at the end of the bottom of the steam storage chamber away from the water storage tank.

[0010] Preferably, the air inlet pipe is connected to the top of the steam storage chamber, and the iron body is also equipped with a movable steam switch to open or close the air inlet pipe.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the iron body is also provided with an L-shaped iron stand, which is an integral part of the iron body.

[0012] Preferably, the heating component includes:

[0013] The heating support is in a plate body structure, and a containing groove is arranged inside the plate body structure;

[0014] The electromagnetic heating coil is mounted into the containing groove and used for heating the iron.

[0015] The heat insulation cover plate is mounted to the top of the heating support and used for supporting the iron.

[0016] Preferably, the heating assembly further comprises a temperature sensor, a sensor mounting hole is arranged on the heat insulation cover plate, and the temperature sensor is mounted into the sensor mounting hole to detect the temperature of the bottom of the iron.

[0017] Preferably, the heating assembly further comprises an electric control board and a display device, the electric control board is mounted into the containing groove, the display device is arranged on the heat insulation cover plate, and the electric control board is electrically connected with the display device, the electromagnetic heating coil and the temperature sensor respectively, and the electric control board is used for detecting and controlling the temperature of the electromagnetic heating coil.

[0018] Preferably, the display device comprises a liquid crystal screen and a setting button, the liquid crystal screen is used for displaying the temperature detected by the temperature sensor, and the setting button is used for setting the temperature at which the electromagnetic heating coil stops working.

[0019] Preferably, a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat of the electromagnetic heating coil is arranged at the bottom of the heating support.

[0020] Preferably, the material of the heat insulation cover plate is ceramic.

[0021] With respect to the background art, the present application provides an air-return-free ironing system, which comprises an iron and a heating assembly; the iron comprises an iron body and a steam storage cavity arranged inside the iron body, an air inlet pipeline for connecting the steam storage cavity is arranged in the iron body, the steam storage cavity is connected with the outside through a steam hole arranged at the bottom of the steam storage cavity, and a water storage groove for storing condensed water is arranged at the bottom of the steam storage cavity; the heating assembly is used for placing the iron and heating the iron to keep the water in the steam storage cavity in a steam state.

[0022] Specifically, when the iron is used normally, hot steam is filled into the steam storage cavity in the iron body to heat the iron body, and meanwhile, the hot steam is sprayed out through the steam hole to iron clothes or fabrics; when the iron is temporarily stopped, it can be placed on the heating assembly, which can heat the iron body to prevent the water vapor in the steam storage cavity from condensing into water droplets, and meanwhile, the water storage groove arranged in the steam storage cavity is used for storing the water droplets condensed into liquid to prevent the water droplets from being sprayed out of the steam hole to wet the clothes or fabrics; in addition, the water droplets in the water storage groove can be converted into water vapor again when the iron is placed on the heating assembly, which can be used; in this way, the water vapor in the steam storage cavity can be prevented from condensing. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of the air-return-free ironing system provided in the embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure of the air-free ironing system provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] in:

[0027] 100-Iron, 110-Iron body, 120-Steam storage chamber, 130-Air inlet pipe, 140-Steam hole, 150-Water tank, 160-Steam switch, 170-Iron stand;

[0028] 210-Heating bracket, 220-Electromagnetic heating coil, 230-Heat insulation cover, 231-Sensor mounting hole, 240-Temperature sensor, 250-Electronic control board, 260-Display device. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0030] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the position or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations of this utility model.

[0032] The utility model aims at providing a kind of exempt from back gas ironing system, can avoid the condensation of steam in iron, in this way, it can not increase back gas device in iron, to cause the waste of electric quantity.

[0033] To achieve the above object, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 And Figure 2 The utility model provides a kind of exempt from back gas ironing system, including: iron 100 and heating assembly;Iron 100 includes iron body 110 and the steam storage cavity 120 being arranged in the inside of iron body 110, the air inlet pipeline 130 for communicating neat storage cavity is arranged in iron body 110, steam storage cavity 120 is communicated with outside by the steam hole 140 being arranged in its bottom, steam storage cavity 120 bottom is provided with water storage groove 150 for storing condensate;Heating assembly is used to place iron 100, and the water in steam storage cavity 120 is kept steam state by heating iron 100.

[0035] In the embodiment, iron 100 will cooperate with heating assembly, wherein, iron 100 is used to iron clothes, and heating assembly is used to temporarily place unused iron 100;Iron 100 includes iron body 110, and the bottom of iron body 110 is provided with plane for normal ironing clothes, and its inside is provided with steam storage cavity 120 for storing hot steam, wherein hot steam fills into steam storage cavity 120 by air inlet pipeline 130, the bottom of iron body 110 is heated, and steam hole 140 is formed in the bottom of steam storage cavity 120, hot steam is sprayed from steam hole 140 when iron 100 ironing clothes, and the sprayed hot steam can help to soften clothes fiber, so that clothes are more soft, and it is also helpful to iron stubborn wrinkle on clothes more easily.In addition, hot steam can also prevent clothes from being damaged due to high temperature to some extent.

[0036] It can be understood that, when ironing, iron 100 needs to arrange clothes or change clothes, and iron 100 will be placed aside to stop working, in the embodiment, iron 100 will be temporarily placed on heating assembly, and heating assembly will heat iron 100, in this way, iron body 110 will always keep high temperature, and the hot steam in the inside steam storage cavity 120 of iron body 110 will not condense into water droplet and flow out from steam hole 140 to clothes to affect the effect of ironing.

[0037] Further, in order to ensure that even if a small amount of hot steam condenses into water droplets, the influence on the ironing effect of the iron 100 is avoided, in the present embodiment, a water storage groove 150 is also arranged at the bottom of the steam storage cavity 120, so that when a small amount of hot steam condenses into water droplets, the water droplets will flow along the bottom of the steam condensate into the water storage groove 150 for storage; in addition, the water in the water storage groove 150 will also be re-heated into steam when the iron 100 is placed on the heating assembly.

[0038] Specifically, in normal use of the iron 100, hot steam is filled into the steam storage cavity 120 in the iron body 110 to heat the iron body 110, and at the same time, the hot steam is sprayed out through the steam hole 140 to iron clothes or fabrics; when the iron 100 is temporarily stopped for use, it can be placed on the heating assembly, which can heat the iron body 110 to prevent the water vapor in the steam storage cavity 120 from condensing into water droplets; at the same time, the present embodiment is provided with a water storage groove 150 in the steam storage cavity 120 to store the water droplets that have condensed into liquid to prevent them from being sprayed out of the steam hole 140 to wet the clothes or fabrics; in addition, the water droplets in the water storage groove 150 will also be re-converted into water vapor for use when the iron 100 is placed on the heating assembly; in this way, the condensation of water vapor in the steam storage cavity 120 can be avoided.

[0039] In summary, the present embodiment provides a back-pumping-free ironing system, which can heat the iron body 110 by arranging a heating assembly and a water storage groove 150 at the bottom of the steam storage cavity 120 to ensure that no condensate is produced in the iron body 110 to affect the ironing effect of the iron 100, so that there is no need to arrange a back-pumping device in the iron body 110, thereby reducing the waste of electric power.

[0040] As a preferred, the bottom of the steam storage cavity 120 is an inclined surface, and the water storage groove 150 is arranged at the lowest end of the bottom of the steam storage cavity 120, and the steam hole 140 is arranged at the end of the bottom of the steam storage cavity 120 away from the water storage groove 150.

[0041] As shown in Figure 2 In order to enable the hot steam in the steam storage cavity 120 to condense into water droplets without flowing out of the steam hole 140, in the present embodiment, the bottom of the steam storage cavity 120 is arranged as an inclined surface; and importantly, the water storage groove 150 is arranged at the lowest end of the steam storage cavity 120, i.e. the lowest part of the inclined surface, and the steam hole 140 is arranged at the highest end of the steam storage cavity 120.

[0042] In this way, whenever water droplets are produced, they will flow down along the inclined surface of the bottom of the steam storage cavity 120 into the water storage groove 150, so as not to affect the spraying of hot steam out of the steam hole 140.

[0043] Of course, the number of steam holes 140 and the angle of inclination of the bottom surface of the steam storage cavity 120 can be selected according to actual conditions, and are not specifically limited herein.

[0044] As preferred, the air inlet pipe 130 is connected to the top end of the steam storage cavity 120, and the iron body 110 is further provided with a movable steam switch 160 to open or close the air inlet pipe 130.

[0045] In the present embodiment, as shown in Figure 2 the air inlet pipe 130 in the present embodiment is inserted into the top of the steam storage cavity 120, facilitating the passage of steam into the steam storage cavity 120; in addition, it should be noted that the steam switch 160 is provided at the port of the air inlet pipe 130 in the present embodiment, specifically, the steam switch 160 is in an L-shaped structure, which is vertically inserted into the end of the air inlet pipe 130, when the operator pulls the steam switch 160 upward, the air inlet pipe 130 will be opened, and hot steam can enter, when the steam switch 160 is released, it will vertically descend, blocking the end of the air inlet pipe 130, at this time the steam will not be able to enter.

[0046] Further, the iron body 110 is further provided with an iron support 170 in an L-shaped structure, and the iron support 170 is in an integral structure with the iron body 110.

[0047] It can be understood that in order to facilitate the use of the iron 100, the iron support 170 in an L-shaped structure is provided on the top of the iron body 110, and the handle thereof is oriented in the same direction as the steam switch 160, so that the operator can easily open or close the air inlet pipe 130 when using the iron 100.

[0048] Of course, in the present embodiment, in order to improve the structural strength and manufacturing difficulty of the iron body 110, the iron support 170 and the iron body 110 are provided in an integral structure.

[0049] As preferred, the heating assembly comprises a heating support 210, an electromagnetic heating coil 220 and a heat insulation cover plate 230; the heating support 210 is in a plate body structure, and an accommodating groove is provided in the inside thereof; the electromagnetic heating coil 220 is installed into the accommodating groove, for heating the iron 100; the heat insulation cover plate 230 is installed on the top of the heating support 210, for supporting the iron 100.

[0050] As shown in Figure 1As shown, the heating assembly in the embodiment mainly consists of a heating support 210, an electromagnetic heating coil 220 and a heat insulation cover plate 230, wherein the heating support 210 is a load-bearing base of the heating assembly, and the remaining components are all mounted on the heating support 210. In the embodiment, the heating method of the iron 100 is electromagnetic heating, i.e. the specific component for heating is the electromagnetic heating coil 220. Correspondingly, a corresponding-shaped accommodating groove is provided on the heating support 210 to mount the electromagnetic heating coil 220. Finally, the heat insulation cover plate 230 is covered on the heating support 210 to protect the internal components and bear the weight of the iron 100 placed thereon. However, it is noted that it needs to play a heat insulation role to prevent heat from being transferred to the internal components of the heating assembly to damage the components. As a preferred, the power of the electromagnetic heating coil 220 can be 1000W, the frequency can be 50Hz, and the working voltage can be 220V.

[0051] As preferred, the heating assembly further comprises a temperature sensor 240, and the heat insulation cover plate 230 is provided with a sensor mounting hole 231, and the temperature sensor 240 is mounted in the sensor mounting hole 231 to detect the temperature of the bottom of the iron 100.

[0052] It can be understood that, in order to more accurately control the temperature of the steam in the iron 100, it is necessary to be able to judge the temperature of the bottom of the iron 100 in real time, therefore, in the embodiment, two temperature sensor 240 mounting holes are provided on the heat insulation cover plate 230, and the temperature sensor 240 can be mounted in the temperature sensor 240 mounting holes; in this way, when the iron 100 is placed on the heating assembly, the temperature sensor 240 can detect the temperature of the bottom of the iron 100 in real time.

[0053] Of course, the installation position and number of the temperature sensor 240 can be selected according to actual conditions, which is not limited in the present text.

[0054] At the same time, the heating assembly further comprises an electric control board 250 and a display device 260, the electric control board 250 is mounted in the accommodating groove, and the display device 260 is provided on the heat insulation cover plate 230, the electric control board 250 is electrically connected with the display device 260, the electromagnetic heating coil 220 and the temperature sensor 240 respectively, and the electric control board 250 is used for detecting and controlling the temperature of the electromagnetic heating coil 220.

[0055] The electric control board 250 is also installed into the accommodating groove, and the display device 260 is installed at the edge of the upper side of the heat insulation cover plate 230, so as to facilitate the observation and operation of the operator. The electric control board 250 is electrically connected with the temperature sensor 240, the display device 260 and the electromagnetic heating coil 220 through cables, so as to receive the temperature signal transmitted by the temperature sensor 240, display the data through the display device 260, and change the working power of the electromagnetic heating coil 220 through the display device 260 and the electric control board 250, so as to change the temperature of the iron 100.

[0056] Further, the display device 260 comprises a liquid crystal screen and a setting button. The liquid crystal screen is used to display the temperature detected by the temperature sensor 240, and the setting button is used to set the temperature at which the electromagnetic heating coil 220 stops working.

[0057] The liquid crystal screen can be used to observe the temperature of the bottom of the iron 100 detected by the temperature sensor 240 in real time, and the setting button can be used to set the temperature at which the electromagnetic heating coil 220 stops working, i.e. the required heating temperature can be set according to the actual ironing requirement. When the temperature reaches the set value, the electric control board 250 will control the electromagnetic heating coil 220 to automatically stop working.

[0058] Preferably, the bottom of the heating support 210 is provided with a heat dissipation device for dissipating the heat of the electromagnetic heating coil 220.

[0059] It can be understood that, in order to ensure that the heat generated by the heating assembly during the working process can be dissipated in time, avoid the occurrence of overheating phenomenon, and improve the reliability and safety of the equipment, the heat dissipation device is further provided at the bottom of the heating support 210. The heat dissipation device comprises heat dissipation fins and a fan, and the models of the heat dissipation fins and the fan can be adjusted according to actual requirements.

[0060] Preferably, the material of the heat insulation cover plate 230 is ceramic.

[0061] In the embodiment, the heat insulation cover plate 230 is preferably a heat insulation ceramic plate, which has good heat insulation performance.

[0062] It should be noted that, in the present specification, the relationship terms such as first and second are only used to distinguish one entity from another entity, and do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between the entities.

[0063] The various embodiments in the present specification are described in a progressive manner, and each embodiment focuses on the difference from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0064] The above has carried out the detailed introduction to the embodiment provided by the utility model. The principle and implementation mode of the utility model are described by applying specific examples in this paper, and the above embodiment is only used for helping to understand the method and core idea of the utility model. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary skilled person in the art, without departing from the principle of the utility model, the utility model can be improved and modified in several ways, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A non-return air ironing system characterised in that, The utility model relates to an iron (100) and a heating assembly for placing and heating the iron (100), the iron (100) comprises an iron body (110) and a steam storage cavity (120) arranged inside the iron body (110), the steam storage cavity (120) is communicated with the outside through a steam hole (140) arranged at the bottom of the steam storage cavity (120), and a water storage groove (150) for storing condensed water is arranged at the bottom of the steam storage cavity (120). The utility model relates to an iron (100) and a heating assembly for placing and heating the iron (100), the iron (100) comprises an iron body (110) and a steam storage cavity (120) arranged inside the iron body (110), the steam storage cavity (120) is communicated with the outside through a steam hole (140) arranged at the bottom of the steam storage cavity (120), and a water storage groove (150) for storing condensed water is arranged at the bottom of the steam storage cavity (120). The bottom of the steam storage cavity (120) is an inclined surface, and the water storage groove (150) is arranged at the lowest end of the bottom of the steam storage cavity (120), and the steam hole (140) is arranged at the end of the bottom of the steam storage cavity (120) away from the water storage groove (150).

2. The return-less ironing system according to claim 1, characterized in that The air inlet pipe (130) is communicated with the top end of the steam storage cavity (120), and the iron body (110) is further provided with a movable steam switch (160) for opening or closing the air inlet pipe (130).

3. The return-less ironing system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the iron body (110) is further provided with an iron support (170) in an L-shaped structure, and the iron support (170) and the iron body (110) are in an integrated structure.

4. The return-less ironing system according to claim 3, characterized in that The heating assembly comprises:

5. The return-less ironing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, a heating support (210) in a plate body structure, an accommodating groove is arranged inside the heating support (210); an electromagnetic heating coil (220) installed into the accommodating groove for heating the iron (100); a heat insulation cover plate (230) installed at the top of the heating support (210) for supporting the iron (100). The heating assembly further comprises a temperature sensor (240), a sensor mounting hole (231) is arranged on the heat insulation cover plate (230), and the temperature sensor (240) is installed into the sensor mounting hole (231) to detect the temperature of the bottom of the iron (100).

6. The return-less ironing system according to claim 5, characterized in that The heating assembly further comprises an electric control board (250) and a display device (260), the electric control board (250) is installed into the accommodating groove, the display device (260) is arranged on the heat insulation cover plate (230), the electric control board (250) is electrically connected with the display device (260), the electromagnetic heating coil (220) and the temperature sensor (240) respectively, and the electric control board (250) is used for detecting and controlling the temperature of the electromagnetic heating coil (220).

7. The return-less ironing system according to claim 6, characterized in that The display device (260) comprises a liquid crystal screen and a setting button, the liquid crystal screen is used for displaying the temperature detected by the temperature sensor (240), and the setting button is used for setting the temperature at which the electromagnetic heating coil (220) stops working.

8. The return-less ironing system according to claim 7, characterized in that The bottom of the heating support (210) is provided with a heat dissipation device for dissipating heat of the electromagnetic heating coil (220).

9. The return-less ironing system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The material of the heat insulation cover plate (230) is ceramic.

10. The return-less ironing system according to claim 5, characterized in that, ​