Rotary steam ironing device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a rotary steam ironing device which comprises an ironing head, a main body, a water tank and a power line, the ironing head is rotationally connected with the main body, a heating piece is arranged in the ironing head, and steam holes are formed in the face, away from the main body, of the ironing head; the main body comprises a rotating motor, a pump machine and a first water pipe, one end of the first water pipe is arranged at the heating piece, the main body is electrically connected with the power line, and the rotating motor is used for driving the ironing head to rotate relative to the main body; the water tank is provided with a containing space, a second water pipe and a communicating hole formed in the surface of the water tank, one end of the second water pipe is fixed in the communicating hole, the other end of the second water pipe is arranged in the containing space, and after the water tank is connected with the main body, the first water pipe is communicated with the second water pipe. By implementing the rotary steam ironing device disclosed by the utility model, a portable garment steamer with a rotary function can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ironing, and in particular to a rotary steam ironing device. Background Technology

[0002] Steam ironing is a method of ironing that uses the heat energy of steam to smooth out clothing. This type of steam ironing eliminates the need to press down on the garment; simply hanging it up achieves the same ironing effect. However, the ironing parts of existing steam irons cannot rotate, requiring the ironer to turn their wrist or arm to adjust the ironing angle. Traditional steam irons (commonly known as garment steamers) are also bulky and not portable. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a rotating steam ironing device, which is a portable garment steamer with 360° forward and reverse rotation function. The rotation angle can be stopped at any angle to achieve all-round ironing function.

[0004] This utility model proposes a rotary steam ironing device, including an ironing head, a main body, a water tank, and a power cord; the ironing head is rotatably connected to the main body, and a heating element is provided inside the ironing head, with a steam hole on the side of the ironing head facing away from the main body; the main body includes a rotary motor, a pump, and a first water pipe, one end of which is located at the heating element, and the main body is electrically connected to the power cord, the rotary motor being used to drive the ironing head to rotate relative to the main body; the water tank has a receiving space, a second water pipe, and a connecting hole on the surface of the water tank, one end of which is fixed in the connecting hole, and the other end is located in the receiving space, and when the water tank and the main body are connected, the first water pipe and the second water pipe are connected.

[0005] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water tank is provided with a wire groove, and the power cord can be placed in the wire groove.

[0006] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the side of the ironing head facing away from the main body is a rounded rectangle.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ironing head is provided with a direction indicator.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second water pipe is a flexible hose, and a gravity ball is provided at one end of the second water pipe in the accommodating space.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the side of the ironing head facing away from the main body is made of metal.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the ironing head further includes an electric slip ring, which is electrically connected to the main body.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body is further provided with a display screen.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body further includes buttons.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main body further includes a battery.

[0014] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] Using the rotary steam ironing device of this embodiment, a pump acts on a first water pipe, which is connected to a second water pipe. One end of the second water pipe is located in a water tank. The tank contains a large amount of water, which is ultimately directed to a heating element. The heating element heats and vaporizes the water, which is then discharged through steam holes. A rotary motor drives the ironing head, allowing it to rotate relative to the main body, thus avoiding the need for the user to flip their wrist or arm. Implementing the rotary steam ironing device of this invention creates a portable garment steamer with a rotating function. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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 some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

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[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rotary steam ironing device in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rotary steam ironing device from another angle in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the main body and the water tank after separation in one embodiment of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the rotating steam ironing device after the ironing head is rotated 90° in one embodiment of this utility model.

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[0023] Ironing head - 10; Main body - 20; Water tank - 30; Power cord - 40; Steam vent - 110; Cable tray - 310; Direction indicator - 120; Display screen - 210; Buttons - 220. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0025] This utility model proposes a rotary steam ironing device; please refer to [reference needed]. Figures 1-4 The device includes an ironing head 10, a main body 20, a water tank 30, and a power cord 40. The ironing head 10 is rotatably connected to the main body 20. The ironing head 10 has a heating element inside and a steam hole 110 on the side of the ironing head 10 away from the main body 20. The main body 20 includes a rotary motor (not shown), a pump (not shown), and a first water pipe. One end of the first water pipe (not shown) is located at the heating element. The main body 20 is electrically connected to the power cord 40. The rotary motor is used to drive the ironing head 10 to rotate relative to the main body 20. The water tank 30 has a receiving space, a second water pipe (not shown), and a connecting hole on the surface of the water tank 30. One end of the second water pipe is fixed in the connecting hole (not shown), and the other end is located in the receiving space (not shown). When the water tank 30 and the main body 20 are connected, the first water pipe and the second water pipe are connected.

[0026] Using the rotary steam ironing device of this embodiment, a pump acts on a first water pipe, which is connected to a second water pipe. One end of the second water pipe is located in the containment space of the water tank 30. The containment space contains a large amount of water, which is eventually introduced into a heating element (not shown). The heating element heats and vaporizes the water, which is then discharged from the steam hole 110. A rotary motor can drive the ironing head 10, allowing it to rotate relative to the main body 20, thus avoiding the need for the user to flip their wrist or arm. Implementing the rotary steam ironing device of this invention provides a portable garment steamer with a rotating function that does not obstruct the user's hand.

[0027] The ironing head 10 can rotate 360° in both directions, and can stop at each angle, similar to a mobile phone stand, making a clicking sound when it is locked at each angle.

[0028] It should be noted that the water tank 30 and the main body 20 are detachably connected. By separating the water tank 30 from the main body 20, water can be poured into the receiving space from one end of the second water pipe, and then the water tank 30 and the main body 20 can be reassembled. The connection between the water tank 30 and the main body 20 is generally achieved through snap-fit, magnetic attraction, thread, ultrasonic, or adhesive methods.

[0029] For example, the water tank 30 has external threads, and the main body 20 has internal threads. The internal and external threads are matched to achieve a detachable connection between the water tank 30 and the main body 20. The connection between the first water pipe and the second water pipe usually has a waterproof gasket to prevent water leakage at the joint.

[0030] Rotary motors generally have high rotational speeds but low torque. Therefore, they are usually equipped with gear mechanisms. These gear mechanisms slow down the rotational speed of the ironing head 10.

[0031] In one embodiment, the water tank 30 is provided with a cable tray 310, into which the power cord 40 can be placed.

[0032] For ironing devices, the heating element is generally a PTC (Polymer Chromium Torque) heater. A PTC heater, also called a PTC heating element, consists of a PTC ceramic heating element and an aluminum tube. It is an automatic, temperature-controlled, energy-saving electric heater with advantages such as low thermal resistance and high heat exchange efficiency. The principle of a PTC heater is based on the characteristics of a PTC thermistor. After being energized, the PTC thermistor heats up, causing its resistance to enter a transition region, and its surface temperature remains constant. This temperature depends only on the Curie temperature of the PTC thermistor and the applied voltage, and is essentially independent of the ambient temperature. Even under abnormal operating conditions, due to the self-regulating function of the PTC element, the input power can be reduced very low, preventing unexpected situations.

[0033] The power cord 40 supplies power to the main body 20, which typically contains a control board (not shown in the figure) that controls the pump, rotary motor, and heating elements, among other things. Since the water tank 30 and the main body 20 are detachably connected, the power cord 40 is always connected to the main body 20. However, in actual operation, the power cord 40 can obstruct the user's handheld experience.

[0034] Generally, it is desirable to lead the power cord 40 out from the end of the water tank 30 furthest from the main body 20, so that the main body 20 and the water tank 30 together form the handheld part. The cable tray 310 is generally set along the length of the water tank 30, and the power cord 40 can be placed in the cable tray 310. The cable tray 310 generally has a certain degree of elastic deformation capability, which can relatively fix the power cord 40 in the cable tray 310.

[0035] In one embodiment, the side of the ironing head 10 facing away from the main body 20 is a rounded rectangle.

[0036] The rounded rectangular ironing surface has no sharp edges, reducing the risk of scratches and accidents during use. Furthermore, since the ironing head 10 is rotatable, the rounded corners prevent punctures to clothing during rotation. The rounded rectangular ironing surface also allows for smoother gliding over fabrics, reducing resistance and improving ironing efficiency.

[0037] In addition, the ironing surface is roughly rectangular, so that the rotating ironing head 10 can cover different ironing areas. If the ironing surface is circular, the rotating ironing head 10 can only simulate the user moving back and forth on the clothing.

[0038] For ironing clothes, simply placing the ironing device at the crease is insufficient to smooth out wrinkles; the user needs to move it back and forth over the crease to prevent damage. The rotation of the ironing head 10 can simulate this back-and-forth movement of the user over the crease.

[0039] In one embodiment, the ironing head 10 is provided with a direction indicator 120.

[0040] In this embodiment, the ironing head 10 is provided with a direction indicator 120, which makes it easy for the user to understand the actual angle of rotation of the ironing head 10 relative to the main body 20. The direction indicator, also known as a widow's peak, is used to smooth out various corners of the clothes, such as the bottom corner of the button, the corner, and the small details.

[0041] In one embodiment, the water tank 30 can also be connected to the other end of the ironing head 10 or the main body 20. Since the water tank 30 contains liquid, it can cool the heating element. Furthermore, the residual heat from the heating element can be used to preheat the liquid in the water tank.

[0042] In one embodiment, the second water pipe is a flexible hose, and a gravity ball (not shown) is provided at one end of the second water pipe in the receiving space.

[0043] In actual ironing, since the water in the containment space can change with gravity, the second water pipe needs to be set as a flexible hose. When the user inverts the rotating steam ironing device of this invention, the gravity ball will always be below the liquid surface, thus facilitating the pump to pump the water out of the containment space.

[0044] Specifically, a stainless steel ball is installed at the water inlet at the upper end of the water pipe to increase the water pump's output pressure. The stainless steel ball is tightly attached to the water outlet to prevent water from overflowing from the outlet. A metal filter screen is installed at the lower end of the water pipe to prevent impurities from entering the machine.

[0045] In one embodiment, the side of the ironing head 10 facing away from the main body 20 is made of metal.

[0046] Metal is a material with a high thermal conductivity, which can evenly distribute the heat from steam and the heating element across the entire ironing surface. This not only prevents localized overheating of the ironing surface from damaging the clothing, but also allows water vapor to pre-condense into droplets that hang on the ironing surface. The surface of the ironing head 10 facing away from the main body 20 is coated with ceramic paint.

[0047] In one embodiment, the ironing head 10 further includes an electric slip ring (not shown) electrically connected to the body 20.

[0048] The heating element is located in the ironing head 10, and it requires power to generate heat. An electric slip ring, also known as a brush, carbon brush, slip ring, current collector ring, or rotary electrical joint, is an electrical component used to transmit power and signal power during unrestricted continuous rotation. It mainly consists of a rotating part (rotor) and a stationary part (stator). The rotor connects to the rotating structure of the equipment and rotates with it, while the stator connects to the power source of the stationary structure of the equipment.

[0049] In one embodiment, the main body 20 is also provided with a display screen 210.

[0050] The display screen 210 can display information such as the heating level of the heating element, whether the water tank 30 is low on water, the rotation direction of the ironing head 10, the temperature of the steam, etc.

[0051] In one embodiment, the body 20 further includes a button 220.

[0052] Button 220 serves to control the main body 20, allowing control of the rotary steam ironing device in this invention to be achieved by pressing button 220. It typically includes three buttons 220: a rotation button, a power button, and a mode button (for switching between dry ironing, wet ironing, and different spray levels).

[0053] In one embodiment, the main body 20 also includes a battery (not shown).

[0054] The main body 20 has a built-in battery, which makes the garment steamer completely portable. The battery allows the rotary steam ironing device of this invention to completely get rid of the limitation of the power socket, making it portable and completely eliminating the limitation of the power cord 40 during the ironing process.

[0055] It should be noted that the batteries are generally rechargeable batteries. The power cord 40 can charge the batteries and also directly power the main body 20.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the ironing head of the garment steamer can also be manually driven to rotate.

[0057] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device 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 on the embodiments of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0058] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0059] In this embodiment of the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0060] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0061] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A rotary steam ironing device, characterized in that, The device includes an ironing head, a main body, a water tank, and a power cord. The ironing head is rotatably connected to the main body and has a heating element inside. A steam hole is located on the side of the ironing head facing away from the main body. The main body includes a rotary motor, a pump, and a first water pipe. One end of the first water pipe is located at the heating element. The main body is electrically connected to the power cord. The rotary motor drives the ironing head to rotate relative to the main body. The water tank has a receiving space, a second water pipe, and a connecting hole on its surface. One end of the second water pipe is fixed in the connecting hole, and the other end is located in the receiving space. When the water tank and the main body are connected, the first water pipe and the second water pipe are connected.

2. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank is equipped with a cable tray, and the power cord can be placed in the cable tray.

3. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the ironing head facing away from the main body is a rounded rectangle.

4. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ironing head is equipped with a direction indicator.

5. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second water pipe is a flexible hose, and a gravity ball is provided at one end of the second water pipe in the receiving space.

6. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The side of the ironing head facing away from the main body is made of metal.

7. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The ironing head also includes an electric slip ring, which is electrically connected to the main body.

8. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body is also equipped with a display screen.

9. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body also includes buttons.

10. The rotary steam ironing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The main body also includes a battery.

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