Handheld garment steamer with mechanical switch

Abstract

The utility model relates to a handheld garment steamer with a mechanical switch, which comprises a main body, a handle capable of rotating by 180 degrees is arranged on the main body, a rotating upper block is arranged in the root of the handle, an inclined bulge is arranged on the lower side of the rotating upper block, a knob with a shifting buckle is arranged above the root of the handle, and the knob is arranged on the handle. The rotary knob is fixedly connected with the upper rotary block, a lower block is arranged at the root of the handle and located below the upper rotary block, lugs with lug holes are arranged on the two sides of the lower block, a guide column is arranged in the root of the handle, the lugs are arranged on the guide column in a sliding mode, and a first reset spring is arranged on the guide column to abut against the lower block, so that the lower block has upward tendency. An inclined groove is formed in the upper side face of the lower block, and the inclined protrusion can be hidden in the inclined groove. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the knob with the dial button can enable a user to clearly see the position corresponding to each function, and can quickly adjust the dial button to the required setting, so that the operation time is greatly saved, and the use efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an improvement of a garment steamer, particularly a garment steamer with a rotatable handle. Background Technology

[0002] The history of garment steamers can be traced back to earlier times. After the emergence of traditional large standing garment steamers, their advantages of quickly ironing clothes and keeping them flat gradually led to their application in home and commercial ironing scenarios.

[0003] However, large garment steamers are bulky and inconvenient to store and carry. With the accelerating pace of life and increasing demand for convenience, handheld garment steamers have emerged. Early handheld garment steamers solved some of the portability issues, but still had shortcomings in terms of storage, as the handle was usually fixed and took up considerable space.

[0004] To further improve the storage convenience of handheld garment steamers and meet consumers' demand for space saving, designs with retractable handles have gradually emerged. Manufacturers began developing structures that allow the handle to be folded, detached, or stored inside the main unit in a certain way, making the garment steamer take up less space when not in use and easier to store in limited spaces such as wardrobes and cabinets. This innovative design has been widely welcomed by consumers, promoting the popularization and development of this type of garment steamer in the market.

[0005] The steam switch of existing handheld garment steamers is generally implemented by a single button. When the button is pressed, the steam switch is activated, and when the button is reset, the steam switch is deactivated. With this type of switch, it is difficult to directly observe the steam switch by looking at the button status. Utility Model Content

[0006] To overcome the shortcomings of current handheld garment steamers where the steam switch cannot be easily observed by looking at the button status, this utility model provides a handheld garment steamer with a mechanical switch.

[0007] The technical solution of this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: a handheld garment steamer with a mechanical switch, comprising a main body, a handle that can rotate 180 degrees on the main body, the base of the handle being rotatably connected to the main body, a heating plate at the bottom of the main body, a steam generating chamber located on the upper part of the heating plate inside the main body, a water tank on the upper side of the main body, a rotating upper block located inside the base of the handle, a sloping protrusion on the lower side of the rotating upper block, one end of the sloping protrusion being higher than the other end; a knob with a lever located above the base of the handle, the knob being fixedly connected to the rotating upper block, and a lower block located below the rotating upper block at the base of the handle, the lower block having ears on both sides. The handle has a lug, and a guide post is provided at the base of the handle. The lug slides on the guide post, and a first return spring is provided on the guide post to abut against the lower block, giving the lower block an upward tendency. The upper side of the lower block has a sloping groove, and the sloping lug can be hidden in the sloping groove. The lower end of the lower block has a top head, and below the top head is a steam water inlet control rod and a water tank sealing ring. A second return spring is fitted on the steam water inlet control rod, giving the steam water inlet control rod an upward tendency. The steam water inlet control rod has a water control groove. The upper end of the water control groove is connected to the water tank, and when the steam water inlet control rod moves downward, the lower end of the water control groove is connected to the water inlet of the steam generating chamber and supplies water.

[0008] To ensure that the upper block moves in the correct position relative to the lower block, the forces are evenly distributed and do not tilt when the upper block moves relative to the lower block, two inclined protrusions and inclined grooves are provided.

[0009] The guide post of the lower block is hollow and has a threaded hole. A limiting screw is screwed into the threaded hole, and one end of the limiting screw abuts against the first return spring.

[0010] To facilitate the fixing of the knob to the rotating block, the knob is provided with a screw head groove. The knob is fixedly connected to the rotating block by a fixing screw, the screw head of which is located in the screw head groove. The knob also includes a groove cover that covers the screw head groove.

[0011] Furthermore, the lower block sinks down to form a recessed platform with a concave cavity, the top head is located on the recessed platform, and the lower side of the rotating upper block is provided with a limiting protrusion, which is inserted into the concave cavity.

[0012] For ease of operation, the knob's latch is strip-shaped and points towards the tip of the handle. The latch can be turned at an angle to rotate the knob.

[0013] A preferred embodiment of a steam chamber water inlet device includes a water chamber at the water inlet of the steam generating chamber, a water inlet sealing ring with an inner hole above the water chamber, a steam water inlet control rod inserted into the inner hole, and a water control groove positioned on the inner hole.

[0014] The water inlet section is preferably configured such that the water inlet sealing ring is narrow in the middle and wide at both ends in the inner hole.

[0015] This invention features a knob with two positions: a water-in position and a water-out position. In the water-in position, the convex protrusion of the upper block emerges from the inclined groove and pushes the lower block downwards. The top of the lower block then pushes the steam inlet control rod downwards, connecting the lower end of the water control groove to the water inlet of the steam generating chamber and the water tank, thus supplying water to the steam generating chamber and generating steam for steam ironing. In the water-out position, the convex protrusion of the upper block is positioned in the inclined groove of the lower block, and the steam inlet control rod is in the upward position, interrupting the water supply to the steam generating chamber and achieving dry ironing without steam.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. The knob with a dial allows users to clearly see the location of each function at a glance. When adjusting the steam, the dial's direction eliminates the need for repeated fumbling and trial and error, allowing users to quickly adjust the knob to the desired setting, greatly saving operation time and improving efficiency. 2. The dial knob design reflects the product's focus on user experience. This thoughtful design makes users feel convenient and comfortable during use, making the operation of the garment steamer smoother and more natural, thereby enhancing user satisfaction with the product. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of one embodiment.

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded schematic diagram of one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the handle root assembly of one embodiment.

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded schematic diagram of a steam inlet water regulating component according to one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the combination of rotating the upper and lower blocks. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] Combined with appendix Figures 1 to 6A handheld garment steamer with a mechanical switch includes a main body 1, on which a handle 2 rotatable 180 degrees is provided. The base of the handle 2 is rotatably connected to the main body 1. A heating plate 3 is located at the bottom of the main body 1. A steam generating chamber is located above the heating plate 3 within the main body 1. A water tank 4 is located on the upper side of the main body 1. A rotating upper block 5 is located within the base of the handle 2. A slanted protrusion 6 is located on the lower side of the rotating upper block 5, with one end higher than the other. A knob 8 with a lever 7 is located above the base of the handle 2 and is fixedly connected to the rotating upper block 5. A lower block 9 is located below the rotating upper block 5 at the base of the handle 2. Lugs 11 with ear holes 10 are located on both sides of the lower block 9. A guide is located within the base of the handle 2. The guide post 12 has a lug 11 that slides on it. A first return spring 13 is provided on the guide post 12 to abut against the lower block 9, giving the lower block 9 an upward tendency. The upper side of the lower block 9 has a groove 14, and the oblique protrusion 6 can be hidden in the groove 14. The lower end of the lower block 9 has a top 15, and below the top 15 is a steam inlet control rod 16 and a water tank sealing ring. A second return spring 17 is fitted on the steam inlet control rod 16, giving it an upward tendency. The steam inlet control rod 16 has a water control groove 18, the upper end of which is connected to the water tank 4. When the steam inlet control rod 16 moves downward, the lower end of which is connected to the water inlet of the steam generating chamber and supplies water.

[0026] To ensure that the upper block 5 moves in the correct position relative to the lower block 9, the forces are evenly distributed and there is no tilting when the upper block 5 moves relative to the lower block 9, two inclined protrusions 6 and inclined grooves 14 are provided.

[0027] The guide post 12 of the lower block 9 is hollow and has a threaded hole. A limiting screw 19 is screwed on the threaded hole, and one end of the limiting screw 19 abuts against the first return spring 13.

[0028] To facilitate the fixing of the knob 8 to the rotating upper block 5, the knob 8 is provided with a nail head groove 20. The knob 8 is fixedly connected to the rotating upper block 5 by a fixing screw 21. The nail head of the fixing screw 21 is located in the nail head groove 20. It also includes a groove cover 22, which covers the nail head groove 20.

[0029] Furthermore, the lower block 9 sinks down to form a recessed platform with a concave cavity 23, the top head 15 is located on the recessed platform, and the rotating upper block 5 has a limiting protrusion 24 on its lower side, which is inserted into the concave cavity 23.

[0030] For ease of operation, the latch 7 of the knob 8 is strip-shaped and points towards the tip of the handle. The latch 7 can be turned at an angle to rotate the knob 8.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment of a steam chamber water inlet device, a water chamber 25 is provided at the water inlet of the steam generating chamber, and a water inlet sealing ring 26 with an inner hole is provided above the water chamber 25. The steam water inlet control rod 16 is inserted into the inner hole, and the water control groove 18 is attached to the inner hole.

[0032] The water inlet section is preferably configured such that the water inlet sealing ring 26 is narrow in the middle and wide at both ends in the inner hole.

[0033] In this embodiment, the knob 8 and latch 7 have two positions: water inlet and no water inlet. In the water inlet position, rotating the upper block 5 causes the inclined protrusion 6 to emerge from the inclined groove 14 and press against the lower block 9, causing it to descend. The top of the lower block 9 then presses against the steam inlet control rod 16, causing it to descend. This connects the lower end of the water control groove 18 to the water inlet of the steam generating chamber and the water tank 4, enabling the steam generating chamber to supply water and generate steam for steam ironing. In the no water inlet position, rotating the upper block 5 causes the inclined protrusion 6 to be positioned in the inclined groove 14 of the lower block 9, and the steam inlet control rod 16 is in the upward position, interrupting the water supply to the steam generating chamber and achieving dry ironing without steam.

[0034] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. The knob with a dial allows users to clearly see the location of each function at a glance. When adjusting the steam, the dial's direction eliminates the need for repeated fumbling and trial and error, allowing users to quickly adjust the knob to the desired setting, greatly saving operation time and improving efficiency. 2. The dial knob design reflects the product's focus on user experience. This thoughtful design makes users feel convenient and comfortable during use, making the operation of the garment steamer smoother and more natural, thereby enhancing user satisfaction with the product.

Claims

1. A handheld garment steamer with a mechanical switch, comprising a main body, wherein the main body is provided with a handle that can rotate 180 degrees, the base of the handle being rotatably connected to the main body, the bottom of the main body is a heating plate, a steam generating chamber is provided inside the main body at the upper part of the heating plate, and a water tank is located on the upper side of the main body, characterized in that: The handle root is internally provided with a rotating upper block, the lower side of the rotating upper block is provided with an inclined convex, one end of the inclined convex is high and the other end is low; the handle root is provided with a knob with a button above, the knob is fixedly connected with the rotating upper block, the handle root is provided with a lower block below the rotating upper block, the two sides of the lower block are provided with lugs with ear holes, the handle root is internally provided with guide columns, the lugs are slidably arranged on the guide columns, the guide columns are provided with first return springs abutting against the lower block, so that the lower block has upward tendency; the upper side of the lower block is provided with an inclined groove, the inclined convex can be hidden in the inclined groove; the lower end of the lower block is provided with a top head, the top head is provided with a steam water inlet control rod and a water tank sealing ring below, the steam water inlet control rod is sleeved with a second return spring, so that the steam water inlet control rod has upward tendency; the steam water inlet control rod is provided with a water control strip groove, the upper end of the water control strip groove is communicated with the water tank, the lower end of the water control strip groove is communicated with the water inlet of the steam generating chamber and supplies water when the steam water inlet control rod goes down.

2. The mechanical switch of the handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclined convex and the inclined groove are provided with two.

3. The mechanical switch of the handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide column is hollowly provided with a threaded hole, a limiting screw is screwed on the threaded hole, one end of the limiting screw abuts against the first return spring.

4. The mechanical switch of the handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The knob is provided with a nail head groove, the knob is fixedly connected with the rotating upper block through a fixing screw, the nail head of the fixing screw is located in the nail head groove, and a groove cover is further arranged, the groove cover covers the nail head groove.

5. The mechanical switch of the handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower block is depressed in the middle to form a sunken table with a recess, the top head is located on the sunken table, the lower side of the rotating upper block is provided with a limiting protrusion, and the limiting protrusion is inserted into the recess.

6. The mechanical switch of the handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button of the knob is strip-shaped and points to the handle tip.

7. The mechanical switch of the handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam generating chamber is provided with a water chamber at the water inlet, the water chamber is provided with a water inlet sealing ring with an inner hole above, the steam water inlet control rod is inserted into the inner hole, and the water control strip groove is located on the inner hole.

8. The mechanical switch of the handheld garment steamer according to claim 7, characterized in that: The water inlet sealing ring is arranged in a manner that the middle part is narrow and the upper and lower ends are wide. The water inlet sealing ring is arranged in a manner that the middle part is narrow and the upper and lower ends are wide.

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