Telescopic rod assembly with locking unit and garment care device implementing telescopic rod assembly

Abstract

The utility model relates to a telescopic rod assembly with a locking unit and a garment care device implementing the telescopic rod assembly. The telescopic rod assembly comprises a lower rod, an upper rod, a locking unit, a push rod element and a knob. The upper rod is adapted to slide inside the lower rod to form a telescopic coupling therebetween. The locking unit is attached to the upper portion of the lower rod. The locking unit includes an upper portion forming a sleeve adapted to receive the upper rod and create a sliding coupling between the sleeve and the upper rod. The locking unit includes a lateral opening arranged in the sleeve and leading to the upper rod. A push rod element is slidably mounted in the lateral opening so as to contact the upper rod when the upper rod is inserted into the sleeve. The knob is mounted on the locking unit, rotating about an axis of rotation A1 substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A2 of the lower and upper rods. The knob comprises a rear surface on which is arranged a protruding ramp adapted to exert a force on the pushrod element when the knob is rotated about said axis of rotation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a telescopic rod assembly with a locking unit and a garment care device implementing the telescopic rod assembly.

[0002] This disclosure can be used in the field of garment care, but more generally in any other field that requires telescopic rod assemblies. Background Technology

[0003] Some devices include telescopic rod assemblies to change the height or length of components implemented in these devices. For example, garment care equipment often comes with telescopic rod assemblies to set the height of the garment care equipment. In particular, standing garment steamers (with or without an attached ironing board) typically include telescopic rod assemblies whose height can be adjusted by the user to accommodate the user's height or the type of garment treatment the user plans to perform.

[0004] Known lever assemblies typically include a vertical upper lever and a vertical lower lever forming a telescopic connection. The upper lever slides into the lower lever, allowing the total length formed by the two levers to be set by the user. Once the user has defined an appropriate total length, a manual locking mechanism allows the user to lock the position of the upper lever relative to the lower lever, thereby setting and fixing the total length.

[0005] Such locking mechanisms typically include a user-actuated lever attached to and hinged to a lower lever. The lever engages with a movable pressure block that contacts an upper lever. When the lever is actuated, it applies force to the pressure block, causing movement between the lower and upper levers to be stopped.

[0006] Although the known locking mechanism fulfills the mechanical requirement of preventing movement between the lower and upper levers, the solution is not user-friendly because the lever must be actuated in a direction that is inconvenient for the user.

[0007] Furthermore, the known locking mechanism may loosen over time, potentially resulting in insufficient force applied to the topspin to ensure a secure lock between the downspin and the downspin. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this disclosure is to provide an improved telescopic rod assembly for garment care equipment that avoids or mitigates the aforementioned problems.

[0009] Therefore, the telescopic pole assembly according to this disclosure includes:

[0010] A lower rod and an upper rod, the upper rod being adapted to slide inside the lower rod to form a telescopic connection therebetween;

[0011] A locking unit is attached to the upper portion of the lower rod. The locking unit includes an upper portion forming a sleeve adapted to receive the upper rod and create a sliding connection between the sleeve and the upper rod. The locking unit includes a lateral opening disposed in the sleeve and opening to the upper rod.

[0012] A push rod element that can be slidably mounted in a lateral opening so as to contact the upper rod when the upper rod is inserted into the sleeve;

[0013] A knob, mounted on the locking unit, rotates about a rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the lower and upper levers. The knob includes a rear surface with a protruding bevel arranged thereon, which is adapted to apply force to the push rod element as the knob rotates about the rotation axis.

[0014] This telescopic rod assembly is advantageous because the knob, which the user uses as a manual actuator, rotates along a rotation axis that naturally faces the user. Therefore, actuation of the knob is user-friendly and convenient, and helps to securely lock the upper rod relative to the lower rod.

[0015] Preferably, the locking unit further includes:

[0016] A pin that protrudes from the locking unit and extends along the axis of rotation, the pin being adapted to receive the knob and serve as the axis of rotation of the knob;

[0017] A washer, which is tightened at the end of the pin, prevents the knob from disengaging from the pin and allows the protruding bevel to apply force to the push rod element.

[0018] The pin allows the knob to be well and tightly guided during rotation, while the washer ensures that the knob always remains at the same distance from the lower / upper lever. In other words, there is no mechanical backlash when the knob is rotated, and it will not loosen during rotation.

[0019] Preferably, the knob is basically cylindrical, and its rear surface is circular, with protruding bevels arranged near the outer periphery of the circular rear surface.

[0020] The knob has an overall cylindrical shape, with its rear surface forming a circular surface. Given the knob's rotational movement, this facilitates the placement of a protruding bevel on this rear surface. Placing the protruding bevel around the perimeter of this circular rear surface helps apply greater force to the actuator element without requiring the user to exert excessive tangential force on the knob. Therefore, a more secure locking of the upper lever relative to the lower lever can be achieved without requiring excessive force from the user.

[0021] Preferably, the locking unit further includes a guide element attached to the locking unit, the knob including a tongue-shaped element protruding from its cylindrical outer surface, the tongue-shaped element being adapted to engage and cooperate with the guide element when the knob is rotated, such that the guide element keeps the tongue-shaped element from moving away from the locking unit.

[0022] Since the force exerted on the push rod element by the protruding bevel is offset relative to the rotation axis of the knob, this generates a momentum force on the knob. To counteract this momentum force, the guide element generates a reaction force on the tongue element, which in turn prevents any deformation of the knob as the push rod element applies a gradually increasing force to the upper rod. Furthermore, when the knob is rotated to lock the upper rod relative to the lower rod, the protruding bevel can press the push rod element with a greater force without damaging the knob or locking unit, resulting in a more secure lock of the upper rod relative to the lower rod.

[0023] Preferably, the locking unit further includes a front cover having a circular opening for receiving the knob.

[0024] The circular opening in the front cover of the locking unit helps guide the knob within the unit. In other words, there is no gap between the knob and the locking unit. This improves the user experience compared to having a very loose component between the knob and the locking unit.

[0025] Preferably, the knob includes a lever oriented substantially perpendicular to the knob's axis of rotation.

[0026] The joystick helps increase the tangential force applied by the user to the knob, which in turn helps increase the force applied to the push rod element by the protruding ramp. Therefore, this allows for a more secure lock between the lower and upper levers.

[0027] Preferably, the locking unit further includes a first stop and a second stop, and the knob includes a protruding element disposed on its rear surface, the protruding element being adapted to move between the first stop and the second stop.

[0028] This allows for limiting the angular movement of the knob and provides the user with tactile feedback on when the locked or released position is reached.

[0029] Preferably, the protective cap is arranged on the front periphery of the knob.

[0030] The protective cap helps to conceal the gaskets placed to hold the knob on the pin and prevents dust from entering the knob.

[0031] Preferably, the locking unit further includes a rear cover, which includes a coupling mechanism for attaching / removing the support arm of the docking unit for docking an iron head.

[0032] Since the locking unit surrounds the upper and lower rods, it is advantageous to use the back cover of the locking unit to attach accessories (such as the support arm of the docking unit for docking iron heads).

[0033] Preferably, the locking unit further includes a groove to receive and attach the upper portion of the lower rod.

[0034] Using grooves is advantageous because they allow for a tight attachment without the use of glue. Users can also easily assemble / disassemble the lower rod and locking unit.

[0035] This disclosure also relates to a garment care device comprising a base and a telescopic rod assembly as described above, the telescopic rod assembly being mounted on the base.

[0036] Telescopic pole assemblies help set the length of the upper pole relative to the lower pole, regardless of whether a plate is placed on the pole assembly.

[0037] The following will provide a detailed explanation of this disclosure and other aspects. Attached Figure Description

[0038] Specific aspects of this disclosure will now be explained with reference to embodiments described below and considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein the same portions or sub-steps are specified in the same manner:

[0039] Figure 1 A three-dimensional external view of a telescopic pole assembly according to this disclosure is depicted;

[0040] Figure 2 A three-dimensional internal view of the telescopic rod assembly according to this disclosure is depicted without a user knob;

[0041] Figure 3 A three-dimensional internal view of a telescopic rod assembly with a user knob according to this disclosure is depicted.

[0042] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a telescopic rod assembly with a user knob according to this disclosure is depicted;

[0043] Figure 5 A three-dimensional exploded view of a telescopic pole assembly according to this disclosure is depicted;

[0044] Figure 6A , Figure 6B , Figure 6C and Figure 6D Various views of a user knob for a telescopic rod assembly according to this disclosure are depicted;

[0045] Figure 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C Various views of a user knob used in a telescopic rod assembly according to this disclosure are depicted;

[0046] Figure 8 A guide element used in a telescopic rod assembly according to this disclosure is depicted;

[0047] Figure 9 A garment care device implementing a telescopic rod assembly according to this disclosure is described;

[0048] Figure 10A , Figure 10B and Figure 10C Depicting Figure 9 Various views of clothing care equipment. Detailed Implementation

[0049] Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 Various views of the telescopic pole assembly 100 according to this disclosure are depicted.

[0050] Figure 6A , Figure 6B , Figure 6C , Figure 6D as well as Figure 7A , Figure 7B , Figure 7C Various views of the knob 107 used in the telescopic rod assembly 100 according to this disclosure are depicted.

[0051] The telescopic rod assembly 100 according to this disclosure includes a lower rod 101 and an upper rod 102. The upper rod 102 is adapted to slide inside the lower rod 101 to form a telescopic connection therebetween.

[0052] The telescopic rod assembly 100 also includes a locking unit 103, which is attached to the upper portion 101b of the lower rod 101.

[0053] The locking unit 103 includes an upper portion 103b forming a sleeve 104 adapted to receive an upper rod 102 and to create a sliding connection between the sleeve 104 and the upper rod 102.

[0054] The locking unit 103 includes a lateral opening 105 disposed in the sleeve 104 and leading to the upper rod 102.

[0055] The push rod element 106 is slidably mounted in the lateral opening 105 so as to contact the upper rod 102 when the upper rod 102 is inserted into the sleeve 104.

[0056] The knob 107 is mounted on the locking unit 103 and rotates about a rotation axis A1 that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis A2 of the lower and upper rods.

[0057] The knob 107 includes a rear surface 107R on which a protruding ramp 107P is arranged. The protruding ramp 107P is adapted to apply a force (F) to the push rod element 106 when the knob is rotated about the rotation axis A1.

[0058] Changing the relative position between the upper rod 102 and the lower rod 101 allows for alteration of the overall length of the upper rod 102 / lower rod 101. For a given overall length set for the upper rod 102 / lower rod 101, the force F applied to the push rod element 106 by the protruding ramp 107P helps to secure the connection between them, thereby maintaining the overall length in place.

[0059] "Basically vertical" means an angle of 90 degrees + / - 20 degrees.

[0060] When the user rotates the knob 107 in the first direction (e.g., counterclockwise), the protruding inclined surface 107P will apply a gradually increasing force F to the push rod element 106, eventually causing the upper rod 102 to remain fixed relative to the lower rod 101.

[0061] When the user rotates the knob 107 in a second direction opposite to the first direction (e.g., clockwise), the protruding ramp 107P will apply a gradually decreasing force F to the push rod element 106, eventually causing the upper rod 102 to move relative to the lower rod 101.

[0062] Because the push rod element 106 forms an inclined plane with gradually increasing height, the force F applied to the push rod element 106 has a varying intensity, which depends on the angular movement of the knob 107.

[0063] The push rod element 106 is loosely installed into the lateral opening 105.

[0064] The push rod element 106 is, for example, a cube or a parallelepiped shape, and the lateral opening 105 has a complementary shape.

[0065] If the cross-section of the upper rod 102 is circular, then the surface of the push rod element 106 facing the upper rod 102 is preferably partially cylindrical in order to increase the contact surface area with the upper rod 102, thereby allowing a higher strength force F to be applied to the upper rod 102.

[0066] If the cross-section of the upper rod 102 is square, the surface of the push rod element 106 facing the upper rod 102 is preferably flat in order to increase the contact surface area with the upper rod 102, thereby allowing a higher strength force F to be applied to the upper rod 102.

[0067] Preferably, the locking unit 103 includes a pin 108 that protrudes from the locking unit 103 and extends along the axis of rotation A1. The pin 108 is adapted to receive the knob 107 and serve as the axis of rotation for the knob 107. The locking unit 103 also includes a washer 109 that is tightened at the end of the pin 108 by a screw 109 to prevent the knob from disengaging from the pin 108 and to allow the protruding bevel 107P to continue applying force F to the push rod element 106. Using a washer 109 tightened by a screw 109 is more robust than mounting the knob 107 to the pin 108 via a snap-fit ​​mechanism that can be easily disassembled.

[0068] Preferably, the knob 107 is substantially cylindrical, and the rear surface 107R of the knob is circular. A protruding bevel 107P is arranged near the outer periphery of the rear surface 107R.

[0069] Since the knob 107 is rotatable, the protruding bevel 107P forms an arc so that it is continuously positioned in front of the push rod element 106.

[0070] For example, such as Figure 7C As shown, the arc has an angle AA of 90 degrees.

[0071] Figure 6D Depicting Figure 6C The vertical side view VV.

[0072] Preferably, as shown, the protruding inclined surface 107P has an inclined portion (I) and an elevated flat portion (F) at its end to ensure that a stable and continuous force F is applied to the push rod element 106.

[0073] Preferably, the locking unit 103 further includes a guide element 110 attached to the locking unit 103. Figure 8 The diagram depicts a detailed front view of the guide element 110. The guide element 110 is a generally flat element that is screwed onto the locking unit 103 by two screws 110S, as shown in the image. Figure 5 As shown. The guide element 110 may also be referred to as a "guide cover" or "baffle".

[0074] The knob 107 includes a tongue-shaped element 111 protruding from the cylindrical outer surface of the knob 107. The tongue-shaped element 111 is adapted to engage with and cooperate with the guide element 110 when the knob 107 is rotated, such that the guide element 111 keeps the tongue-shaped element 111 from moving away from the locking unit 103.

[0075] As shown in the figure, the tongue-shaped element 111 preferably protrudes near the rear surface 107R.

[0076] Preferably, such as Figure 5As shown, the locking unit 103 further includes a front cover 103F. The front cover 103F includes a circular opening 103 for receiving the knob 107.

[0077] Preferably, as shown in the various figures, the knob 107 includes a lever 112 oriented substantially perpendicular to the knob's axis of rotation A1. The lever 112 facilitates easier rotation of the knob 107 by applying a greater force F to the push rod element 106.

[0078] Compared to knob 107, lever 112 extends radially. For example, the length of lever 112 is in the range of 3-10 cm. In the embodiment currently shown, the lever is substantially flat, but it could also be more rounded (not shown).

[0079] Preferably, such as Figure 2 As shown, the locking unit 103 further includes a first stop S1 and a second stop S2. The first stop S1 and the second stop S2 correspond, for example, to protruding ribs arranged in the locking unit 103.

[0080] Preferably, such as Figures 6C to 6D as well as Figure 7A , Figure 7B and Figure 7C As shown, the knob 107 includes a protruding element PE disposed on its rear surface 107R. The protruding element PE is adapted to move between a first stop S1 and a second stop S2. The first stop S1 and the second stop S2 restrict the movement of the protruding element PE therebetween.

[0081] For example, stops S1 and S2 are arranged such that the protruding element PE can rotate within an angular range (e.g., 90 degrees + / - 20 degrees) corresponding to the angle AA of the protruding ramp 107P.

[0082] Preferably, such as Figure 6B As shown, the protective cap 107F is disposed on the front periphery 107PE of the knob 107. In this case, the protective cap 107F is circular and is fixed to the knob 107 via a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

[0083] Preferably, such as Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the locking unit 103 further includes a rear cover 103R. The rear cover includes a coupling mechanism 103M for attaching / removing the support arm 202 of the docking unit 203 for docking the iron head 204.

[0084] This feature takes advantage of the fact that the locking unit 103 surrounds the lower lever 101 and the upper lever 102. Since the knob 107 is already arranged on the front cover 103F, the rear cover 103F can be used for other purposes, such as attaching the support arm 202 or other accessories.

[0085] The support arm 202 is, for example, in the form of a cylindrical rod, and the connecting mechanism 103M is in the form of a cylindrical recess. The cylindrical rod is tightly fitted into the cylindrical recess. The support arm 202 is detachably mounted in the connecting mechanism 103M.

[0086] When the iron head 204 is not in use by the user, the docking unit 203 is used to hold the iron head 204.

[0087] It should be noted that iron heads can also be called "garment steamer heads".

[0088] Preferably, such as Figure 4 As shown, the locking unit 103 further includes a groove 113 for receiving and attaching the upper portion of the lower rod 101. The lower rod 101 is tightly fitted into the groove 113. For example, if the lower rod 101 has a circular cross-section, the groove 113 is circular. The depth of the groove 113 is preferably in the range of 1-3 cm.

[0089] Figure 9 A garment care device 200 is depicted implementing the telescopic rod assembly 100 according to this disclosure, while Figure 10A , Figure 10B and Figure 10C Depicting Figure 9 Various views of clothing care equipment.

[0090] The garment care device 200 includes a base 201 and a telescopic rod assembly 100, as previously described according to this disclosure. The telescopic rod assembly 100 is mounted on the base 201 (either directly or via an optional telescopic rod 207 extending between the base 201 and the lower rod 101).

[0091] The support arm 202 is detachably mounted on the locking unit 103 via a coupling mechanism 103M. The docking unit 203 is fixed to the support arm 202. The docking unit is designed to dock with the iron head 204. The iron head 204 includes a steam generator (not shown) to generate steam (from a water source or from a steam source to be reheated) toward the garment to be treated.

[0092] The base 201 includes a water tank 208 for delivering water to the iron head 204 via a hose line 209. Alternatively, the element 208 is a boiler 208 that generates steam, which is delivered from the base 101 to the iron head 204 via the hose line 209.

[0093] Preferably, the garment care device 200 includes an ironing board 205 mounted on a telescopic rod assembly 100. In this case, the telescopic rod assembly 100 allows setting the total height of the ironing board 205 relative to the ground.

[0094] Preferably, such as Figure 10A , Figure 10B and 10C As shown, the ironing board 205 can tilt relative to the telescopic rod assembly 100.

[0095] Therefore, garment care equipment 200 includes:

[0096] Connecting arm 206, which has a first end and a second end,

[0097] A first pivoting connector PC1 is disposed between the first end of the connecting arm 206 and the locking unit 103.

[0098] The second pivoting connector PC2 is disposed between the second end of the connecting arm 206 and the ironing board 205.

[0099] The third pivoting connector PC3 is arranged between the top portion of the upper rod 102 and the ironing board 205.

[0100] The first pivoting connector PC1 includes a connecting element 114 disposed on the locking unit 103.

[0101] Preferably, the ironing board 205 is tiltable relative to the telescopic rod assembly 100 between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation.

[0102] By changing the length of the upper rod 102 inserted into the lower rod 101, the tilt angle of the ironing board 205 can be set.

[0103] If the ironing board 205 is oriented vertically, such as Figure 10A As shown, the upper rod 102 extends from the lower rod 101 at its maximum extension length.

[0104] If the ironing board is oriented horizontally at 205 degrees, such as Figure 10B As shown, the upper rod 102 extends from the lower rod 101 with the minimum extension length.

[0105] If the ironing board 205 is oriented at any angle between vertical and horizontal, such as Figure 10C As shown, the upper rod 102 extends from the lower rod 101 with the middle extension length.

[0106] For each of these tilt orientations of the ironing board 205, the locking unit 103 is used to lock the corresponding relative position between the lower lever 101 and the upper lever 102. This prevents the ironing board 205 from changing its tilt orientation while treating garments with an iron.

[0107] Preferably, such as Figure 9 As shown, the ironing board 205 forms a flat surface, and the locking unit 103 is oriented about the lower lever 101 such that the rotation axis A1 of the knob 107 is substantially parallel to the flat surface.

[0108] This has the advantage that when the ironing board 205 is horizontally oriented for horizontal garment handling, the user can naturally stand in front of the knob 107. From this position, it is convenient for the user to operate the knob 107 if they wish to change the tilt orientation of the ironing board 205.

[0109] The above embodiments are illustrative only and are not intended to limit the technical methods of this disclosure. While this disclosure has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical methods of this disclosure without departing from the scope of the claims. In particular, although this disclosure is based on clothing care equipment, it can also be applied to any other device implementing a telescopic rod assembly. In the claims, the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the indefinite article "a / an" does not exclude a plural. Any reference numerals in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope.

Claims

1. A telescopic pole assembly (100), characterized in that, The telescopic pole assembly includes: The lower rod (101) and the upper rod (102), the upper rod being adapted to slide inside the lower rod to form a telescopic connection therebetween; A locking unit (103) is attached to the upper portion (101b) of the lower rod. The locking unit includes an upper portion (103b) forming a sleeve (104) adapted to receive the upper rod and create a sliding connection between the sleeve and the upper rod. The locking unit includes a lateral opening (105) disposed in the sleeve and opening to the upper rod. A push rod element (106) is slidably mounted in the lateral opening so as to contact the upper rod when the upper rod is inserted into the sleeve; A knob (107) is mounted on the locking unit and rotates about a rotation axis A1 that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (A2) of the lower rod and the upper rod. The knob includes a rear surface (107R) on which a protruding bevel (107P) is arranged, the protruding bevel being adapted to apply a force (F) to the push rod element when the knob rotates about the rotation axis.

2. The telescopic pole assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking unit (103) further includes: A pin (108) protrudes from the locking unit (103) and extends along the rotation axis (A1), the pin being adapted to receive the knob (107) and serve as the rotation axis of the knob; Washer (109), which is tightened at the end of the pin to prevent the knob from disengaging from the pin and to allow the protruding bevel (107P) to apply the force to the push rod element (106).

3. The telescopic rod assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The knob (107) is basically cylindrical, and the rear surface (107R) of the knob is circular, with the protruding bevel (107P) arranged near the outer periphery of the circular rear surface.

4. The telescopic pole assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking unit (103) further includes a guide element (110) attached to the locking unit (103), and the knob (107) includes a tongue element (111) protruding from its cylindrical outer surface, the tongue element being adapted to cooperate and engage with the guide element when the knob is rotated, such that the guide element keeps the tongue element from moving away from the locking unit.

5. The telescopic rod assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The locking unit (103) further includes a front cover (103F) having a circular opening (103_O) for receiving the knob (107).

6. The telescopic rod assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The knob (107) includes a joystick (112) oriented substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis (A1) of the knob.

7. The telescopic rod assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The locking unit (103) further includes a first stop (S1) and a second stop (S2), and the knob (107) includes a protruding element (PE) disposed on its rear surface (107R) that is adapted to move between the first stop and the second stop.

8. The telescopic rod assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A protective cap (107F) is arranged on the front periphery (107PE) of the knob (107).

9. The telescopic rod assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The locking unit (103) further includes a back cover (103R) which includes a connecting mechanism (103M) for attaching / removing a support arm (202) of a docking unit (203) for docking an iron head (204).

10. The telescopic rod assembly according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The locking unit (103) further includes a groove (113) for receiving and attaching the upper portion of the lower rod (101).

11. A garment care device (200), characterized in that, The garment care equipment includes: Base (201); The telescopic pole assembly (100) according to any one of the preceding claims is mounted on the base.

12. The garment care equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The garment care equipment further includes an ironing board (205) mounted on the telescopic rod assembly (100).

13. The garment care equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, The ironing board (205) is tiltable relative to the telescopic rod assembly (100).

14. The garment care equipment according to claim 13, characterized in that, The garment care equipment includes: Connecting arm (206), the connecting arm having a first end and a second end, A first pivoting connector (PC1) is disposed between the first end of the connecting arm and the locking unit (103); The second pivoting connection (PC2) is disposed between the second end of the connecting arm and the ironing board (205); A third pivoting connector (PC3) is arranged between the top portion of the upper rod (102) and the ironing board.

15. The garment care device according to any one of claims 12, 13 or 14, characterized in that, The ironing board (205) forms a flat surface, and the locking unit (103) is oriented about the lower lever (101) such that the axis of rotation (A1) of the knob (107) is substantially parallel to the flat surface.

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