Hand-held ironer equipped with care fittings
By designing a rotatable care accessory on the handheld iron, the problems of limited functionality and burns to the hands associated with care accessories are solved, enabling multiple care functions and safe use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- NINGBO KAIBO GROUP
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing care accessories have limited functions and are prone to causing burns when steam ironing, affecting the ironing effect.
Design a handheld iron with a care accessory located at the edge of the ironing surface. The care accessory has a first care surface and a second care surface facing away from each other. It can be rotated around an axis for selection and use, and stable assembly is ensured by the axis and shaft hole, positioning structure and limiting structure.
Offers a variety of care options, enhances care functions, avoids steam burns, and improves ironing results.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to clothing ironing appliances, specifically a handheld iron equipped with care accessories. Background Technology
[0002] When ironing clothes, using care accessories as needed can achieve better ironing results, and multiple care accessories can provide more care functions. However, existing care accessories often only have one care surface. When care accessories are detachably attached to the iron, multiple accessories are needed to achieve multiple care functions; when care accessories are not detachably attached to the iron, the care function is limited. Furthermore, when using steam ironing, the steam can scald the hands, affecting the ironing process. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention addresses the limitation of existing irons with only one care surface in their care accessories, resulting in a single care function. It provides a handheld iron equipped with care accessories, allowing users to select different care surfaces of a single care accessory as needed, and to choose different care accessories based on these options, while also storing the care accessories within the iron.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a handheld iron with a care accessory, comprising an iron that can be operated by hand, the iron having an ironing surface, characterized in that: the iron is equipped with a care accessory located at the edge of the ironing surface, the care accessory having a first care surface and a second care surface opposite to each other, the care accessory being configured to selectively interchange the first care surface or the second care surface to be continuous with the ironing surface.
[0005] Because the care accessories have a first care surface and a second care surface that are opposite to each other, they provide users with a variety of care options during ironing, thus increasing the care functions. Accordingly, the first care surface or the second care surface can be switched to be continuous with the ironing surface as needed, so that ironing is performed on the ironing surface while care is performed on the care surface.
[0006] Preferably, the iron has a downwardly extending handle, with the care accessory located at the lower edge of the ironing surface, on the front side of the handle, and spaced apart from the handle. This structure does not increase the overall profile of the iron, and the care accessory blocks steam from flowing towards the handle when held, preventing burns.
[0007] Preferably, the care accessory is configured to rotate about an axis to selectively rotate either the first care surface or the second care surface to be continuous with the ironing surface. Rotation about the axis is an easy-to-operate action; when changing the position of the first or second care surface, it is not necessary to remove the care accessory from the iron, only rotation is required, making operation convenient.
[0008] Preferably, the care accessory is positioned by the positioning structure at a position where the first or second care surface is continuous with the ironing surface. Accordingly, when the care surface contacts the garment for care, the back is kept in a position continuous with the ironing surface to prevent the care surface from becoming displaced.
[0009] Preferably, the shaft and shaft hole are rotatably assembled, with the shaft and shaft hole respectively located on the care accessory and the structure fixed relative to the ironing surface. The structure fixed relative to the ironing surface is integrated with the iron or detachably assembled to the iron. The positioning structure includes a positioning groove and a positioning protrusion, which are respectively located on the inner wall of the shaft hole and the shaft. The positioning protrusion is located within the positioning groove to achieve positioning. This structure is simple and compact, easy to assemble, has a stable fit, and is durable.
[0010] Preferably, the nursing accessory is limited to rotating within a 180° angle range by the limiting structure. Based on this structure, when the user encounters resistance when rotating the nursing accessory in one direction, rotating the nursing accessory in the opposite direction can switch between the first and second nursing surfaces. This can position the nursing accessory, restrict its endless rotation, and prevent the user from using it incorrectly.
[0011] Preferably, the shaft and shaft hole are rotatably assembled, with the shaft and shaft hole respectively located on the care accessory and the structure fixed to the ironing surface. The limiting structure includes a limiting part and a blocking part, which are located on the inner wall of the shaft hole and the shaft. This structure is simple and compact, easy to assemble, has a stable fit, and is durable.
[0012] Preferably, one end of the shaft is fixed, and the other end is hooked to the end face of the shaft hole to maintain the assembly of the shaft and the shaft hole. This structure is simple and compact, easy to assemble, provides a stable fit, and is durable.
[0013] Preferably, the shaft includes two axially extending elastic legs, with the hook disposed at the free end of each elastic leg. Accordingly, the shaft can be assembled and disassembled from the shaft hole by means of the elastic deformation of the elastic legs.
[0014] Preferably, the care accessories are detachably mounted on the iron. This allows the iron to be equipped with multiple care accessories for the user to choose from.
[0015] Preferably, the care accessory is detachably mounted to the iron via an adapter. The adapter remains fixed when mounted on the iron, positioning the care accessory relative to the ironing surface. The care accessory can rotate about an axis relative to the adapter. Accordingly, the first or second care surface is selected by rotating the care accessory about an axis relative to the adapter.
[0016] Preferably, the iron and the adapter have separate sockets and insertion parts, and the insertion part connects to the socket to allow the care accessories to be detachably assembled to the iron. This structure is simple and compact, easy to assemble, has a stable fit, and is durable.
[0017] Preferably, the insertion part has an elastic arm with a flange at the end and a groove on the side wall of the insertion hole. The flange is located in the groove to detachably assemble the adapter to the iron. When the adapter is subjected to a pulling force, the flange is forced to disengage from the groove, thus removing the adapter from the iron. This structure is simple and compact, and easy to assemble and disassemble.
[0018] Preferably, the care accessories can be flipped over and directly inserted into the iron. This structure ensures a stable fit between the care accessories and the iron, maintaining the continuity between the care surface and the ironing surface.
[0019] Preferably, the head of the iron has a cover-covered compartment for storing care accessories. This allows the care accessories to be stored in the compartment for easy access by the user.
[0020] Preferably, there is one or more care accessories. One care accessory can provide two opposite care surfaces, while multiple care accessories can provide more care surfaces for the user to choose from.
[0021] This invention provides an iron with a care accessory located at the edge of the ironing surface. The care accessory has a first care surface and a second care surface facing away from each other. The care accessory can rotate around an axis to selectively rotate either the first or second care surface to be continuous with the ironing surface. This provides users with more care options during ironing, increasing its functionality. Accordingly, the care accessory can be rotated around an axis to rotate either the first or second care surface to be continuous with the ironing surface as needed, allowing for simultaneous ironing with the ironing surface and care with the care surface.
[0022] This invention provides an iron with a downwardly extending handle, and a care accessory located at the lower edge of the ironing surface, on the front side of the handle, and spaced apart from the handle. This structure does not increase the overall shape of the iron, and the care accessory blocks steam from reaching the handle when the hand is held, preventing burns. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a side orthographic projection of the handheld iron of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 2 for Figure 1 AA-direction cross section;
[0025] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of the BB-direction cross section;
[0026] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the handheld iron of this utility model.
[0027] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the handheld iron of this utility model from another angle;
[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the rotation of the nursing accessory relative to the ironing surface according to this utility model;
[0029] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;
[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the nursing accessory of this utility model separated from the iron via an adapter;
[0031] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure shown from another perspective;
[0032] Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the handheld iron of this utility model with the lid open;
[0033] Figure 11 A schematic diagram showing two care accessories configured for the handheld iron of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 12 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the nursing accessories and adapter of this utility model;
[0035] Figure 13 for Figure 1 Please provide a schematic diagram of the structure from another perspective;
[0036] Figure 14 for Figure 12-13 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the nursing accessories and adapters shown;
[0037] Figure 15 for Figure 14 CC-direction cross-section;
[0038] Figure 16 for Figure 15 The diagram shows the nursing accessories and adapters assembled together.
[0039] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:
[0040] 100 Iron, 110 Head, 111 Ironing surface, 112 Steam hole, 113 Insert, 114 Recess, 115 Lid, 116 Receiving part, 120 Handle;
[0041] 200 Nursing accessories, 201 First nursing surface, 202 Second nursing surface, 203 Shaft hole, 204 Positioning protrusion, 205 Obstruction part, 206 End face of shaft hole;
[0042] 300 Adapter, 301 Shaft, 302 Positioning Groove, 303 Limiting Part, 304 Hook, 305 Insertion Part, 306 Flexible Arm, 307 Flange, 308 Flexible Leg;
[0043] 400mm spacing. Detailed Implementation
[0044] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments 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 protection scope of this utility model.
[0045] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such as a method or product that includes a series of technical features, not limited to those technical features explicitly listed, but also including other technical features that may be included in the method or product but not explicitly listed.
[0046] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the technical features defined by terms such as "first" and "second" which have a sequential concept are only for the purpose of clearly describing the defined technical features and making the defined technical features clearly distinguishable from other technical features, and do not represent that they are named in this way in actual implementation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0047] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.
[0048] Example 1
[0049] like Figure 1-11 As shown, a handheld iron equipped with care accessories 200 includes an iron 100 that can be operated by hand. The iron has a head 110 with an ironing surface 111 on which steam holes 112 are distributed. During ironing, steam is sprayed onto the clothes through the steam holes. The ironing surface can either contact the clothes or remain at a distance. The ironing surface can be held upright to iron hanging clothes or held horizontally to iron flat clothes.
[0050] In particular, the iron 100 is equipped with a care accessory 200 located at the edge of the ironing surface 111. The care accessory 200 has a first care surface 201 and a second care surface 202 facing away from each other. The care accessory 200 can be used as follows: Figure 6-7The device shown rotates about axis 301 to selectively rotate either the first or second care surface until it is continuous with the ironing surface. Therefore, when the first or second care surface is continuous with the ironing surface during ironing, a larger, continuous extended surface is formed. This is suitable for simultaneously contacting the garment with both the care surface and the ironing surface, allowing for both ironing and garment care at the same time. The first and second care surfaces have different characteristics to achieve different care functions, such as static electricity removal and brushing away lint adhering to the garment. Because the care accessory has opposing first and second care surfaces, it provides users with more care options during ironing, increasing the care functionality. Accordingly, the care accessory can be rotated about the axis to rotate either the first or second care surface until it is continuous with the ironing surface as needed, allowing for ironing with the ironing surface while simultaneously providing care with the care surface.
[0051] In the illustrated structure, the iron 100 has a handle 120 extending downward from the head 110, and a care accessory 200 is located at the lower edge of the ironing surface 111, on the front side of the handle 120, and spaced 400 from the handle. This structure does not increase the overall profile of the iron, and the care accessory blocks steam from flowing towards the handle when the handle is held, preventing burns.
[0052] In the illustrated structure, the care accessory 200 is positioned by a positioning structure at a position where the first or second care surface is continuous with the ironing surface. Accordingly, when the care surface contacts the garment for care, the back is kept in a position continuous with the ironing surface to prevent the care surface from becoming displaced.
[0053] In the illustrated structure, the care accessory can be rotated by rotating the shaft 301 and shaft hole 203 to select either the first or second care surface. The shaft 301 and shaft hole 203 are respectively located on the care accessory and the structure fixed relative to the ironing surface. This structure fixed relative to the ironing surface can be a head or a component assembled to the head, such as the adapter 300 described below. The positioning structure includes a positioning groove 302 and a positioning protrusion 204, which are respectively located on the inner wall of the shaft hole 203 and the shaft 301. The positioning protrusion is located within the positioning groove to achieve positioning. This structure is simple and compact, easy to assemble, has a stable fit, and is durable. In the actual product structure, the positions of the shaft 301 and shaft hole 203, and the positioning groove 302 and positioning protrusion 204, can be interchanged relative to the illustrated positions.
[0054] In the illustrated structure, the nursing accessory is limited to a 180° angular range by a limiting structure. Based on this structure, when the user encounters resistance while rotating the accessory in one direction, it indicates that the accessory has been rotated into position; rotating it in the opposite direction allows for switching the nursing surface. This effectively positions the accessory, preventing uncontrolled rotation and avoiding user error.
[0055] In the illustrated structure, the limiting structure includes a limiting part 303 and a blocking part 205, which are formed on the inner wall of the shaft hole 203 and the shaft 301. Specifically, the limiting part 303 is a blocking surface formed on the shaft 301, and the blocking part 205 is a protrusion extending from the inner wall of the shaft hole 203. This structure is simple and compact, easy to assemble, provides a stable fit, and is durable. In the actual product structure, the limiting part 303 and the blocking part 205 can be interchanged relative to their illustrated positions. Figure 3 , Figure 12-13 As shown, the limiting part 303 is the side of the elastic leg 308.
[0056] In the illustrated structure, one end of the shaft 301 is connected to the adapter 300 for fixation, while the other end is hooked by a hook 304 to the end face 206 of the shaft hole to maintain the assembly of the shaft and the shaft hole. This structure is simple and compact, easy to assemble, provides a stable fit, and is durable.
[0057] In particular, the shaft 301 includes two axially extending elastic legs 308, with hooks 304 disposed at the free ends of the elastic legs 308. This allows for the assembly and disassembly of the shaft from the shaft hole via the elastic deformation of the elastic legs. Figure 3 , Figure 12-13 As shown, the flexible leg is like two pipe walls, or a portion of a pipe that serves as a shaft is cut off along the axial direction. When the shaft and shaft hole are subjected to an external force that causes axial separation (such as pulling), the hook 304 is forced to slide off the end face 206 of the shaft hole, thus separating the shaft from the shaft hole, thereby separating the care accessory from the adapter.
[0058] In the illustrated structure, the care accessories are detachably attached to the iron. This allows the iron to be equipped with multiple care accessories for the user to choose from.
[0059] like Figure 8-9 , Figure 11 As shown, the care accessory 200 is detachably mounted to the iron 100 via an adapter 300. The adapter 300 is considered a structure fixed relative to the ironing surface; in the illustrated structure, the adapter is a component mounted on the head. When mounted on the iron, the adapter 300 remains fixed and is used to position the care accessory relative to the ironing surface. The care accessory 200 can rotate relative to the adapter 300 about an axis 301. Accordingly, the first or second care surface can be selected by rotating the care accessory about the axis relative to the adapter.
[0060] like Figure 8-9 As shown, the iron 100 and the adapter 300 are respectively provided with a socket 113 and a insertion part 305. The insertion part 305 is inserted into the socket 113 to allow the care accessories to be detachably assembled to the iron. This structure is simple and compact, easy to assemble, stable in fit, and durable.
[0061] like Figure 2 , Figure 12-16As shown, the insertion part 305 has an elastic arm 306, and a flange 307 is provided at the end of the elastic arm. The side wall of the insertion hole 113 is provided with a groove 114. The flange 307 is located in the groove 114 to detachably assemble the adapter to the iron 100. When the adapter 300 is subjected to a pulling force, the flange 307 is forced to disengage from the groove 114, and the adapter is removed from the iron. This structure is simple and compact, and easy to assemble and disassemble.
[0062] like Figure 10-11 As shown, the head 110 of the iron has a receiving portion 116 covered by a lid 115 for storing the care accessory 200. This allows the care accessory to be stored in the receiving portion for easy access by the user. In this embodiment, the adapter 300 and the care accessory 200 are stored as a single unit in the receiving portion 116.
[0063] There may be one or more care accessories. One care accessory can provide two opposite care surfaces, while multiple care accessories can provide more care surfaces for the user to choose from.
[0064] Example 2
[0065] This embodiment is a structural modification of Embodiment 1; therefore, only the differences are described in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the adapter 300 of Embodiment 1 is fixed to the head 110 of the iron as a single unit, making the adapter 300 and the head 110 inseparable. This can be achieved by manufacturing the adapter and head as a single unit, or by fixing the adapter and head together in a structure that discourages user disassembly. In this case, the care accessory can only rotate around its axis to select the care surface.
[0066] In this embodiment, since the adapter and head are not detachable, the care accessories can be disassembled and replaced via the assembly of the shaft and shaft hole, thus allowing for the configuration of multiple care accessories. In other embodiments, the assembly of the shaft and shaft hole can be configured such that disassembly is discouraged, eliminating the need for spare care accessories.
[0067] The remaining structure of this embodiment is the same as that of Embodiment 1, and will not be described in detail.
[0068] Example 3
[0069] This embodiment is a structural modification of Embodiment 1; therefore, only the differences are described in this embodiment. In this embodiment, the adapter 300 and the care accessory 200 of Embodiment 1 are fixed together, preventing them from moving relative to each other. This can be achieved by integrally manufacturing the adapter 300 and the care accessory 200, or by fixing them together in a structure that discourages user disassembly. In this case, by detaching the adapter 300 from the head 110, the desired care surface can be moved to be continuous with the ironing surface.
[0070] In this embodiment, since the adapter 300 and the nursing accessory 200 are inseparable, the combination of the adapter 300 and the nursing accessory 200 can be used as a spare nursing accessory.
Claims
1. A handheld iron equipped with care accessories, including an iron (100) that can be operated by hand, the iron (100) having an ironing surface (111), characterized in that: The iron is equipped with a care accessory (200) located at the edge of the ironing surface. The care accessory (200) has a first care surface (201) and a second care surface (202) opposite to each other. The care accessory (200) is configured to selectively transpose the first care surface or the second care surface to be continuous with the ironing surface.
2. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The iron (100) has a downwardly extending handle (120), and a care accessory (200) is located on the lower edge of the ironing surface (111), on the front side of the handle (120), and spaced (400) from the handle.
3. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that: The care accessory (200) is configured to rotate about an axis (301) to selectively rotate either the first care surface or the second care surface to be continuous with the ironing surface.
4. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 3, characterized in that: The nursing accessory (200) is positioned by the positioning structure at a position where the first nursing surface or the second nursing surface is continuous with the ironing surface.
5. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 4, characterized in that: The shaft (301) and the shaft hole (203) are rotatably assembled. The shaft (301) and the shaft hole (203) are respectively opened on the nursing accessory (200) and the structure fixed relative to the ironing surface. The structure fixed relative to the ironing surface is integrated with the iron or can be detachably assembled on the iron. The positioning structure includes a positioning groove (302) and a positioning protrusion (204). The positioning groove (302) and the positioning protrusion (204) are respectively opened on the inner wall of the shaft hole (203) and the shaft (301). The positioning protrusion (204) is located in the positioning groove (302) to achieve positioning.
6. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 3, characterized in that: The nursing accessory (200) is limited by the limiting structure to rotate within an angle range of 180°.
7. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shaft (301) and the shaft hole (203) are rotatably assembled. The shaft and the shaft hole are respectively opened on the nursing accessories and the structure that is fixed to the ironing surface. The limiting structure includes a limiting part (303) and a blocking part (205). The limiting part and the blocking part are opened on the inner wall of the shaft hole and the shaft.
8. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 5 or 7, characterized in that: One end of the shaft (301) is fixed, and the other end is hooked to the end face (206) of the shaft hole by a hook (304) to maintain the assembly of the shaft and the shaft hole.
9. The handheld iron equipped with care accessories according to claim 8, characterized in that: The shaft (301) includes two axially extending resilient legs (308), and the hook (304) is disposed at the free end of the resilient legs (308).
10. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The care accessory (200) is detachably mounted on the iron.
11. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 10, characterized in that: The nursing accessory (200) is detachably mounted to the iron (100) via an adapter (300), which remains fixed when mounted to the iron, and the nursing accessory (200) can rotate about an axis (301) relative to the adapter (300).
12. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 11, characterized in that: The iron (100) and the adapter (300) are provided with a socket (113) and a insertion part (305) respectively. The insertion part (305) and the socket (113) are connected to allow the care accessories to be detachably assembled on the iron.
13. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 12, characterized in that: The insertion part (305) has an elastic arm (306), the end of the elastic arm (306) is provided with a flange (307), the side wall of the insertion hole (113) is provided with a groove (114), the flange (307) is located in the groove (114) to detachably assemble the adapter to the iron, and when the adapter (300) is subjected to the external force of being pulled out, the flange (307) is forced to disengage from the groove (114) to remove the adapter from the iron.
14. A hand iron provided with a care accessory according to claim 10, characterized in that: The care accessory (200) can be flipped over and directly inserted into the iron (100).
15. The handheld iron with care accessories according to claim 10, characterized in that: The head (110) of the iron is provided with a housing (116) for storing a care accessory (200), covered by a lid (115).
16. The hand iron with a care accessory of claim 1, characterized in that: The care accessory (200) is one or more.