Iron steam release structure

By designing the housing, handle, water needle, and release mechanism within the electric iron, and utilizing the button control linkage assembly and return spring to achieve steam sealing and opening, the problem of excessive steam release force in existing electric irons is solved, thus improving ease of use.

CN224063126UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31NINGBO HAOJIA ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-09
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

The steam release mechanism of existing electric irons requires a large amount of force to operate, making them inconvenient for consumers to use.

Method used

The design incorporates a housing, handle, water-drop needle, and release mechanism. The water-drop needle moves up and down via a linkage assembly and a return spring controlled by buttons, enabling the steam to be sealed and opened.

Benefits of technology

The steam release operation has been simplified, the operational effort has been reduced, and the ease of use has been improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of irons, and particularly discloses an iron steam release structure which comprises a shell. The handle is arranged on one side of the shell; the water falling needle is arranged in the shell and used for releasing steam in the iron; the releasing mechanism is used for controlling the running of the drowning needle; the releasing mechanism comprises a button arranged on the handle; the connecting rod assembly is rotationally arranged in the shell, one end of the connecting rod assembly is connected to the water falling needle, and the other end extends to the handle to abut against the key; one end of the reset spring is connected to the connecting rod assembly, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the shell. The iron has the effect of improving release of steam in the iron.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of irons, and more particularly to an iron steam release structure. Background Technology

[0002] In existing electric irons, the steam is typically controlled by turning a steam switch. For example, Chinese Patent Document No. CN201670990U, published on December 15, 2010, discloses a knob mechanism for a dry electric iron. This mechanism includes a knob mounted on the iron's casing and operable on it. The lower end of the knob has teeth, and the casing has a guide strip made of steel wire that contacts the teeth. This structure uses steel wire as the guide strip for the iron's knob mechanism. The steel wire is durable and wear-resistant, allowing for a distinct clicking sound as each tooth of the knob slides across the wire, enabling the user to clearly perceive the adjustment range. However, this structure requires considerable force to operate, making it inconvenient for consumers. Utility Model Content

[0003] To facilitate operation and improve the control of steam release within the iron, this application provides an iron steam release structure.

[0004] The steam release structure for the iron provided in this application adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] include:

[0006] case;

[0007] The handle is located on one side of the housing.

[0008] The drain needle, located inside the casing, is used to release steam from inside the iron;

[0009] Release mechanism, used to control the operation of the water-dropping needle;

[0010] The releasing agencies include:

[0011] Buttons are located on the handle;

[0012] The linkage assembly is rotatably housed within the housing, with one end connected to the water-repellent needle and the other end extending to the handle and abutting against the button;

[0013] The return spring is connected at one end to the connecting rod assembly and at the other end to the inner wall of the housing.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, pressing the button raises the pressure rod, and the water drop needle moves up and down by the pressure rod to close and open, thereby releasing steam. When the button is released, the lock resets, the pressure rod falls and the water drop needle rises, and the steam stops.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the lower end face of the handle is provided with a through groove, and the button is located in the through groove so that the operator's finger can touch the button.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the button has a limiting block, and the handle has a limiting groove that mates with the limiting block.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the button has a protrusion, and the housing has a slot through which the protrusion passes, and the protrusion passes through the slot and abuts against one end of the linkage assembly.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the linkage assembly includes:

[0019] The rotating shaft is rotatably located inside the housing.

[0020] The push rod is fixed on the rotating shaft, and one end extends into the handle;

[0021] The pressure rod is fixed on the rotating shaft and on the side away from the top rod, with one end of the pressure rod connected to the water drop needle.

[0022] In one possible implementation, a limiting post is provided on the top rod, and a return spring is sleeved outside the limiting post.

[0023] In one possible implementation, the water-dropping needle is provided with a groove, and one end of the pressure rod is provided with a locking block that is embedded in the groove.

[0024] In one possible implementation, the housing is provided with a limiting port, and one end of the push rod extends outside the limiting port.

[0025] In summary, this application includes the following beneficial technical effects: by pressing the button, the button lifts the pressure rod, and the water needle moves up and down by the pressure rod to close and open, thereby releasing steam. When the button is released, the lock resets, the pressure rod falls and the water needle rises, and the steam stops. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the release mechanism;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A.

[0030] Reference numerals: 1. Housing; 2. Handle; 3. Water inlet needle; 4. Steam hole; 5. Button; 6. Linkage assembly; 7. Return spring; 8. Through groove; 9. Receiving cavity; 10. Limiting block; 11. Protrusion; 12. Groove; 13. Rotating shaft; 14. Push rod; 15. Pressure rod; 16. Slot; 17. Locking block; 18. Limiting post; 19. Limiting port. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 This application will be described in further detail.

[0032] First, those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely used to explain the technical principles of the embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the embodiments of this application. Those skilled in the art can make adjustments as needed to adapt to specific application scenarios.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, 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 application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly 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.

[0035] Reference Figure 1-4The steam release structure of the iron includes a housing 1, a handle 2, a water dropper 3, and a release mechanism. The handle 2 is located at one end of the housing 1, which has a steam hole 4 for releasing steam. The water dropper 3 is movably and sealed within the steam hole 4. The release mechanism controls the up-and-down movement of the water dropper 3 to open and close the steam hole 4. Specifically, the release mechanism includes a button 5, a connecting rod assembly 6, and a return spring 7. A through groove 8 is provided on the lower end surface of the handle 2, and the button 5 is movably located within the through groove 8, allowing the operator to directly operate the water dropper 3 on the handle 2. The button 5 is located at the lower end of the handle 2, making it easy for the operator's fingers to touch it. A receiving cavity 9 is provided inside the housing 1, and the connecting rod assembly 6 is movably located within the receiving cavity 9. One end of the return spring 7 is connected to the connecting rod assembly 6, and the other end is connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 9. One end of the connecting rod assembly 6 is connected to the water dropper 3, and the other end extends to the handle 2 and abuts against the button 5. By pressing button 5, the pressure rod 15 is lifted, and the water drop needle 3 is moved up and down by the pressure rod 15 to close and open, thereby releasing steam. When button 5 is released, the lock is reset, the pressure rod 15 falls and the water drop needle 3 is lifted, and the steam stops.

[0036] The button 5 has a limiting block 10, and the handle 2 has a limiting groove that cooperates with the limiting block 10.

[0037] The button 5 has a protrusion 11, and the housing 1 has a slot 12 for the protrusion 11 to pass through. The protrusion 11 passes through the slot 12 and abuts against one end of the connecting rod assembly 6. One end of the protrusion 11 is chamfered.

[0038] The linkage assembly 6 includes a rotating shaft 13, a push rod 14, and a pressure rod 15. The rotating shaft 13 is rotatably mounted within the receiving cavity 9. The push rod 14 is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 13, with one end extending into the handle 2. The pressure rod 15 is fixedly mounted on the rotating shaft 13 on the side away from the push rod 14, with one end connected to the water dropper 3. The water dropper 3 has a slot 16, and one end of the pressure rod 15 has a locking block 17 that is embedded in the slot 16. The push rod 14 has a limiting post 18, and a return spring 7 is sleeved on the limiting post 18. By pressing the button 5, the protrusion 11 abuts against the push rod 14, causing the push rod 14 to move upward, while the pressure rod 15 moves downward, causing the water dropper 3 to move downward, opening the steam hole 4, thereby releasing steam.

[0039] The housing 1 is provided with a limiting port 19 that communicates with the receiving cavity 9, and one end of the push rod 14 extends out of the limiting port 19. This limits the up-and-down movement direction of the push rod 14.

[0040] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "inner" and "outer" and other terms indicating direction or positional relationship are based on the direction or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of description and does not indicate or imply that the device or component must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0041] In the description of this application, the references to terms such as "an embodiment," "some embodiments," "in this embodiment," "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 this application. 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 a suitable manner in any 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.

[0042] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An iron steam releasing structure, comprising: a housing (1); a handle (2) provided on one side of the housing (1); a drop needle (3) provided in the housing (1) for releasing steam in an iron; characterized in that: the iron steam releasing structure further comprises: a releasing mechanism for controlling operation of the drop needle (3); the releasing mechanism comprises: a button (5) provided on the handle (2); a connecting rod assembly (6) rotatably provided in the housing (1) and connected at one end to the drop needle (3) and extended at the other end to the handle (2) and the button (5); a return spring (7) connected at one end to the connecting rod assembly (6) and at the other end to an inner wall of the housing (1).

2. The iron steam releasing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: a through slot (8) is provided on a lower end surface of the handle (2), and the button (5) is movably located in the through slot (8) so that a finger of an operator can touch the button (5).

3. The iron steam releasing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: a limiting block (10) is provided on the button (5), and a limiting slot is provided on the handle (2) and matched with the limiting block (10).

4. The iron steam releasing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: a protruding part (11) is provided on the button (5), and a slot (12) is provided on the housing (1) and through which the protruding part (11) passes, and the protruding part (11) passes through the slot (12) and abuts against one end of the connecting rod assembly (6).

5. The iron steam releasing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: the connecting rod assembly (6) comprises: a rotating shaft (13) rotatably provided in the housing (1); a top rod (14) fixedly provided on the rotating shaft (13) and extended at one end into the handle (2); a pressing rod (15) fixedly provided on the rotating shaft (13) and away from the top rod (14), and one end of the pressing rod (15) is connected with the drop needle (3).

6. An iron steam release structure according to claim 5, characterised in that: a limiting column (18) is provided on the top rod (14), and the return spring (7) is sleeved outside the limiting column (18).

7. The iron steam releasing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: a clamping groove (16) is provided on the drop needle (3), and a clamping block (17) is provided on one end of the pressing rod (15) and embedded into the clamping groove (16).

8. The iron steam releasing structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: a limiting opening (19) is provided on the housing (1), and one end of the top rod (14) is extended outside the limiting opening (19).

Citation Information

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