Ironing machine

Abstract

The ironing machine comprises a machine box, an ironing table, an air suction mechanism and an ironing arm assembly, the air suction mechanism comprises an air suction box, a draught fan, a table top air channel, a plurality of conversion plates and a switching assembly, the air suction box is located below the ironing table and provided with an air suction channel communicated with the draught fan, the draught fan is connected with the air suction box, the table top air channel is located above the air suction box, and the conversion plates are connected with the switching assembly. All the conversion plates are arranged at an air outlet of the table-board air duct and are communicated with the air suction channel; the ironing arm assembly comprises an ironing arm, a rotating arm and a connector, the connector is located outside the machine box and communicated with the table top air channel, one end of the rotating arm is inserted into the connector and can rotate relative to the connector, the other end of the rotating arm is rotationally connected with the ironing arm, and the ironing arm is provided with an air suction channel communicated with the rotating arm. The switching assembly is used for driving the switching plate to turn over at the air outlet of the table top air duct, so that the air suction direction can be changed, it is guaranteed that the ironing arm has high adsorption force in the ironing process, and the air suction effect of the ironing arm is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ironing technology, and in particular to an ironing machine. Background Technology

[0002] An ironing board is a type of ironing equipment, its basic form being a combination of an ironing board and an iron. Its main purpose is to remove moisture from clothing while simultaneously ironing it smooth by contacting it with steam or a heat carrier. Existing suction ironing boards typically include a suction device, a blower, a heating device, and ironing arms. To better adhere the garment to the ironing board, effectively evaporate the water generated by the steam iron during the ironing process, and assist in ironing, suction channels are set in both the table surface and the mandrel. However, during ironing, because the suction power of the ironing arms and the ironing board is shared, the suction power on the working surface of the ironing arms is insufficient, which is not conducive to ironing. Furthermore, the internal air duct design of the ironing board is very complex, resulting in high production costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, or at least partially solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application provides an ironing machine.

[0004] This application provides an ironing machine, comprising:

[0005] Chassis;

[0006] An ironing table, which is fixed to the top of the chassis;

[0007] The suction mechanism includes a suction box, a fan, a tabletop air duct, multiple conversion plates, and a switching component, all housed within a chassis. The suction box is located below the ironing table and has a suction channel communicating with the fan. The fan is connected to the suction box. The tabletop air duct is located above the suction box and communicates with the suction channel. All conversion plates are positioned along the length of the tabletop air duct at its air outlet. The switching component drives the conversion plates to rotate along their own axis to switch the air outlet direction of the tabletop air duct.

[0008] The ironing arm assembly includes an ironing arm, a rotating arm, and a connector. The connector is located outside the chassis and is connected to the tabletop air duct. One end of the rotating arm is inserted into the connector and can rotate relative to the connector. The other end of the rotating arm is rotatably connected to the ironing arm. The ironing arm has an air intake channel connected to the rotating arm.

[0009] When the rotating arm rotates, the switching component is driven to pull the conversion plate to rotate.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the switching assembly includes a pull rod and a connecting frame. The connecting frame is located outside the tabletop air duct and is hinged to one end of each of the switching plates that passes through the tabletop air duct. The pull rod is arranged along the length of the tabletop air duct, and the end of the pull rod away from the connecting frame extends into the connector and is driven by the rotating arm. The end of the pull rod near the connecting frame is connected to the connecting frame.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the end of the rotating arm near the connector is connected to a plug shaft, the plug shaft is inserted into the connector and can rotate relative to the connector, and the end of the plug shaft inside the connector has an extension, and the end of the pull rod away from the connector is provided with a handle frame, and an extension port for the extension to pass through is defined between the handle frame and the pull rod, so that when the rotating arm drives the plug shaft to rotate, it drives the pull rod to move.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the switching assembly further includes a connecting strip, with connecting posts connected to both ends of the conversion plate. One end of the connecting post, away from the conversion plate, penetrates the inner side of the tabletop air duct and is hinged to one end of the connecting strip, while the other end of the connecting strip is hinged to the connecting frame.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the switching assembly further includes an elastic element located on the outside of the tabletop air duct and on the same side as the connecting frame. One end of the elastic element is connected to the connecting frame, and the other end is connected to the chassis.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the air outlet of the suction box passes through the chassis and protrudes outside the chassis;

[0015] The ironing machine also includes a chimney pipe, one end of which is connected to the air outlet of the suction box, and the other end is connected to the outside atmosphere.

[0016] In one possible implementation, the ironing machine further includes:

[0017] A steam generator, located inside the casing, is used to generate the steam required for the steam iron.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the ironing machine further includes:

[0019] A soft pad, which is removably laid on the working surface of the ironing table.

[0020] In one possible implementation, the working surface of the ironing table has a perforated area that connects to the interior of the chassis, and a plurality of protrusions are spaced circumferentially around the periphery of the perforated area. The pad has mounting holes that mate with the protrusions.

[0021] In one possible implementation, the ironing machine further includes a three-phase motor and a foot switch. The three-phase motor is used to drive the fan to rotate, and the foot switch is located on the outside of the casing and electrically connected to the three-phase motor to control the fan to turn on or off.

[0022] The technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0023] The machine is equipped with a suction box and a tabletop air duct. The tabletop air duct is connected to the suction channel of the suction box, and a fan connected to the suction channel is attached to the suction box. This allows the fan to draw air from the ironing table, adhering the clothing or fabric to the surface and ensuring it is laid flat for easy ironing. Furthermore, once the clothing or fabric is adhered to the ironing table surface and ironing begins, rotating the rotating arm drives the switching component to pull the conversion plate, which blocks the air outlet of the tabletop air duct. At this point, the tabletop air duct, rotating arm, and ironing arm's suction channel are interconnected. Simultaneously, the ironing arm rotates above the ironing table. Then, under the action of the fan, the ironing steam is drawn into the suction channel, sequentially entering the rotating arm and suction box, and finally discharged into the atmosphere, thus preventing steam burns to the user. In other words, the ironing machine uses a switching component to drive the conversion plate to rotate at the air outlet of the table air duct, so as to change the direction of the air intake and ensure that the ironing arm has a strong adsorption force during the ironing process, so as to quickly adsorb the generated steam and ensure the air intake effect of the ironing arm. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ironing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of an ironing machine from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of an ironing machine from another perspective according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the suction mechanism in an ironing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an ironing machine in which the suction mechanism is installed inside the machine casing, according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the suction mechanism in an ironing machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a rotating arm and a pull rod cooperating in an ironing machine according to an embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Icon labels:

[0032] 10. Chassis; 20. Ironing table; 20a. Cutout area; 30. Ironing arm assembly; 31. Ironing arm; 32. Rotating arm; 33. Connector; 33a. Extension; 40. Chimney pipe; 50. Foot switch; 60. Protruding column; 70. Suction mechanism; 71. Three-phase motor; 72. Suction box; 73. Tabletop air duct; 74. Conversion plate; 75. Switching assembly; 751. Pull rod; 752. Connecting strip; 753. Connecting column; 754. Connecting frame; 755. Elastic element; 756. Handle frame; 80. Steam generator; A. Inlet. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To provide a clearer understanding of the technical features, objectives, and effects of this utility model, the specific embodiments of this utility model are now described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "horizontal," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "head," and "tail" are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are constructed and operated in a specific orientation. They are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and do not indicate that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation; therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0034] It should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, terms such as "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," and "setting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. When an component is referred to as being "on" or "below" another component, the component can be located "directly" or "indirectly" on the other component, or there may be one or more intermediary components. The terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only for the convenience of describing this technical solution and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, features defined with "first," "second," "third," etc., may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In the following description, specific details such as particular system structures and techniques are set forth for illustrative purposes and not for limitation, in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in other embodiments without these specific details. In other instances, detailed descriptions of well-known systems, apparatuses, circuits, and methods are omitted so as not to obscure the description of the present invention with unnecessary detail.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown in the figure, one embodiment of this utility model provides an ironing machine, including a housing 10, an ironing table 20, a suction mechanism 70, and an ironing arm assembly 30. The ironing table 20 is fixed to the top of the housing 10. The suction mechanism 70 includes a suction box 72 disposed in the housing 10, a fan (not shown), a table air duct 73, multiple conversion plates 74, and a switching component 75. The suction box 72 is located below the ironing table 20 and has a suction channel communicating with the fan. The fan is connected to the suction box 72. The table air duct 73 is located above the suction box 72 and is connected to the suction channel. All conversion plates 74 are disposed at the air outlet of the table air duct 73 along the length direction of the table air duct 73. The switching component 75 is used to drive the conversion plates 74 to rotate along their own axis to switch the air outlet direction of the table air duct 73. The ironing arm assembly 30 includes an ironing arm 31, a rotating arm 32, and a connector 33. The connector 33 is located outside the housing 10 and is connected to the tabletop air duct 73. One end of the rotating arm 32 is inserted into the connector 33 and can rotate relative to the connector 33. The other end of the rotating arm 32 is rotatably connected to the ironing arm 31. The ironing arm 31 has an air intake channel that communicates with the rotating arm 32. When the rotating arm 32 rotates, the switching assembly 75 is driven to pull the conversion plate 74 to rotate.

[0037] In this embodiment of the ironing machine, a suction box 72 and a table air duct 73 are provided inside the machine casing 10. The table air duct 73 is connected to the suction channel of the suction box 72, and a fan connected to the suction channel is connected to the suction box 72 so that the clothes or fabric placed on the ironing table 20 can be attracted to the surface of the ironing table 20 by the fan, so that the clothes or fabric can be laid flat on the ironing table 20 for easy ironing operation. Furthermore, after the clothing or fabric is suctioned and adheres to the surface of the ironing table 20, and ironing begins, rotating the rotating arm 32 causes the switching component 75 to pull the conversion plate 74 to rotate. This causes the conversion plate 74 to block the air outlet of the table air duct 73. At this time, the table air duct 73, the rotating arm 32, and the suction channel of the ironing arm 31 are interconnected. Simultaneously, the ironing arm 31 is rotated above the ironing table 20. Then, under the action of the fan, the ironing steam is drawn into the suction channel and sequentially enters the rotating arm 32 and the suction box 72 before being discharged into the atmosphere, thus preventing steam burns to the user. In other words, this ironing machine uses the switching component 75 to drive the conversion plate 74 to flip at the air outlet of the table air duct 73, thereby changing the direction of the suction and ensuring that the ironing arm 31 has strong suction force during ironing to quickly absorb the generated steam and ensure the suction effect of the ironing arm 31.

[0038] It is understandable that the ironing arm 31 has a working position and an idle position. When the user is ironing clothes or fabrics, the ironing arm 31 is rotated so that the ironing arm 31 is rotated to a position facing the ironing table 20. When the user does not need to iron clothes or fabrics, the ironing arm 31 is rotated so that the ironing arm 31 is rotated to the outside of the ironing table 20.

[0039] Furthermore, the switching component 75 may adopt the specific structure described in the following embodiments, or it may adopt the structure in the prior art that can drive the conversion plate 74 to flip at the air outlet of the tabletop air duct 73, and there is no limitation on this.

[0040] For example, the number of conversion plates 74 depends on the length of the countertop air duct 73. For instance, if the length of the air outlet of the countertop air duct 73 requires three conversion plates 74 to achieve complete coverage, then the number of conversion plates 74 is three.

[0041] In one possible implementation, the switching assembly 75 includes a pull rod 751 and a connecting frame 754. The connecting frame 754 is located outside the tabletop air duct 73 and is hinged to one end of each conversion plate 74 that passes through the tabletop air duct 73. The pull rod 751 is arranged along the length of the tabletop air duct 73, and the end of the pull rod 751 away from the connecting frame 754 extends into the connector 33 and is driven by the rotating arm 32. The end of the pull rod 751 near the connecting frame 754 is connected to the connecting frame 754. That is, when the rotating arm 32 is rotated, the pull rod 751 is driven to be pulled along the length of the tabletop air duct 73 to pull the conversion plate 74 to flip at the air outlet of the tabletop air duct 73, thereby switching the direction of air intake. This eliminates the need for the user to reach into the connector 33 to pull, resulting in a simple structure and convenient operation.

[0042] Specifically, a plug shaft is connected to one end of the rotating arm 32 near the connector 33. The plug shaft is inserted into the connector 33 and can rotate relative to the connector 33. The end of the plug shaft inside the connector 33 has an extension 33a. A handle 756 is provided at the end of the pull rod 751 away from the connecting frame 754. An inlet A is defined between the handle 756 and the pull rod 751 for the extension 33a to pass through, so that when the rotating arm 32 drives the plug shaft to rotate, it drives the pull rod 751 to move. That is, when the rotating arm 32 is driven to rotate, since the extension 33a of the plug shaft passes into the inlet A, the rotation of the plug shaft relative to the connector 33 can synchronously pull the pull rod 751 to move, thereby driving the conversion plate 74 to flip at the air outlet of the tabletop air duct 73 to achieve the switching of air direction.

[0043] In one possible implementation, the switching assembly 75 further includes a connecting strip 752. Connecting posts 753 are connected to both ends of the conversion plate 74. One end of the connecting post 753, away from the conversion plate 74, penetrates the inner side of the tabletop air duct 73 and is hinged to one end of the connecting strip 752. The other end of the connecting strip 752 is hinged to the connecting frame 754. In other words, by connecting the connecting posts 753 to both ends of the conversion plate 74, and connecting the connecting posts 753 through the inner side of the tabletop air duct 73 and connecting them to the connecting strip 752, with the other end of the connecting strip 752 hinged to the connecting frame 754, the linkage between the connecting frame 754 and the conversion plate 74 is achieved. This allows the conversion plate 74 to rotate within the tabletop air duct 73 when the pull rod 751 drives the connecting frame 754 to swing.

[0044] In one possible implementation, the switching assembly 75 further includes an elastic element 755, which is located on the outside of the tabletop air duct 73 and on the same side as the connecting frame 754. One end of the elastic element 755 is connected to the connecting frame 754, and the other end is connected to the chassis 10. That is, the elastic force generated by the elastic deformation of the elastic element 755 drives the connecting frame 754 and the conversion plate 74 back to their initial position (i.e., normally open state). When the rotating arm 32 rotates, the pull rod 751 pulls the connecting frame 754 to swing, thereby pushing the connecting frame 754 to drive the conversion plate 74 to flip. This avoids the need for manual operation of the conversion plate 74 to close the air outlet of the tabletop air duct 73, reducing the risk of misoperation. Furthermore, the elastic element 755's location on the outside of the tabletop air duct 73 avoids occupying internal space and can be replaced individually if damaged, without disassembling the core air duct, reducing maintenance costs and time.

[0045] In one possible implementation, the air outlet of the suction box 72 passes through the casing 10 and protrudes outside the casing 10; the iron also includes a chimney pipe 40, one end of which is connected to the air outlet of the suction box 72, and the other end is connected to the outside atmosphere. In this way, the sucked steam is discharged into the atmosphere through the chimney pipe 40, avoiding the impact on the user experience due to the inability of steam to be discharged quickly.

[0046] In one possible implementation, the ironing machine also includes a steam generator 80, which is located inside the housing 10 and is used to generate steam required for the steam iron.

[0047] In one possible implementation, the iron also includes a pad that is removably placed on the working surface of the ironing plate 20. This allows the pad to provide support for the garments or fabrics to be ironed, ensuring a smooth finish.

[0048] In one possible implementation, the working surface of the ironing table 20 has a perforated area that connects to the interior of the housing 10. Multiple protrusions 60 are spaced circumferentially around the periphery of the perforated area, and mounting holes that mate with the protrusions 60 are provided on the pad. Thus, by providing multiple protrusions 60 on the working surface of the ironing table 20 and mounting holes on the pad, the pad can be detachably connected to the ironing table 20, facilitating subsequent replacement of the pad.

[0049] In one possible implementation, the ironing machine also includes a three-phase motor 71 and a foot switch 50. The three-phase motor 71 drives the fan to rotate, and the foot switch 50 is located on the outside of the casing 10 and electrically connected to the three-phase motor 71 to control the fan's on / off state. Thus, the foot switch controls the three-phase motor 71 to start or stop the fan, making operation convenient.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An ironing machine, characterized in that, include: Chassis; An ironing table, which is fixed to the top of the chassis; The suction mechanism includes a suction box, a fan, a tabletop air duct, multiple conversion plates, and a switching component, all housed within a chassis. The suction box is located below the ironing table and has a suction channel communicating with the fan. The fan is connected to the suction box. The tabletop air duct is located above the suction box and communicates with the suction channel. All conversion plates are positioned along the length of the tabletop air duct at its air outlet. The switching component drives the conversion plates to rotate along their own axis to switch the air outlet direction of the tabletop air duct. The ironing arm assembly includes an ironing arm, a rotating arm, and a connector. The connector is located outside the chassis and is connected to the tabletop air duct. One end of the rotating arm is inserted into the connector and can rotate relative to the connector. The other end of the rotating arm is rotatably connected to the ironing arm. The ironing arm has an air intake channel connected to the rotating arm. When the rotating arm rotates, the switching component is driven to pull the conversion plate to rotate.

2. The iron according to claim 1, characterized in that The switching assembly includes a pull rod and a connecting frame. The connecting frame is located outside the tabletop air duct and is hinged to one end of each conversion plate that passes through the tabletop air duct. The pull rod is arranged along the length of the tabletop air duct, and the end of the pull rod away from the connecting frame extends into the connector and is driven by the rotating arm. The end of the pull rod near the connecting frame is connected to the connecting frame.

3. The iron according to claim 2, characterized in that The rotating arm is connected to a plug shaft at one end near the connector. The plug shaft is inserted into the connector and can rotate relative to the connector. The end of the plug shaft inside the connector has an extension. The end of the pull rod away from the connector is provided with a handle. An extension opening is defined between the handle and the pull rod for the extension to pass through, so that when the rotating arm drives the plug shaft to rotate, it drives the pull rod to move.

4. The iron of claim 3, wherein The switching assembly also includes a connecting strip, and connecting columns are connected to both ends of the conversion plate. The end of the connecting column away from the conversion plate passes through the inner side of the tabletop air duct and is hinged to one end of the connecting strip. The other end of the connecting strip is hinged to the connecting frame.

5. The iron of claim 2, wherein The switching assembly also includes an elastic element, which is located on the outside of the tabletop air duct and on the same side as the connecting frame. One end of the elastic element is connected to the connecting frame, and the other end is connected to the chassis.

6. The iron of claim 1, wherein The air outlet of the suction box passes through the chassis and protrudes outside the chassis; The ironing machine also includes a chimney pipe, one end of which is connected to the air outlet of the suction box, and the other end is connected to the outside atmosphere.

7. The iron of claim 1, wherein The ironing machine also includes: A steam generator, located inside the casing, is used to generate the steam required for the steam iron.

8. The iron of claim 1, wherein The ironing machine also includes: A soft pad, which is removably laid on the working surface of the ironing table.

9. The iron of claim 8, wherein, The ironing table has a hollowed-out area on its working surface that connects to the inside of the machine housing. Multiple protrusions are spaced around the periphery of the hollowed-out area, and the pad has mounting holes that mate with the protrusions.

10. The iron of claim 1, wherein, The ironing machine also includes a three-phase motor and a foot switch. The three-phase motor is used to drive the fan to rotate. The foot switch is located on the outside of the machine casing and is electrically connected to the three-phase motor so as to control the fan to turn on or off.

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