Hand-held iron

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of hand-held iron, belong to clothes iron appliance, the iron of prior art is easy to slip from hand and fall, the utility model makes handle portion extend downward from head, the distance between handle portion and the front end of head is less than the distance between handle portion and the rear end of head, compared with the rear end of head in prior art is equipped with handle portion, it is equivalent to move handle portion forward, head has extension located in the rear side of handle portion, when iron slips from hand, extension will be blocked by the rear side of palm web space and not continue to slip and fall, so that user quickly reacts and grips handle portion, reduce the probability of falling.The utility model also divides handle portion into fixed part and rotating part, fixed part is fixed to head, rotating part is rotatably connected with fixed part, rotating part and the rotatable connection of fixed part are attached together through inclined plane so that rotating part can be rotated to unfolded position or folded position, appearance is neat.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to clothing ironing appliances, specifically a handheld iron. Background Technology

[0002] An iron for ironing hanging clothes typically consists of a head and a handle. The front of the head has an ironing surface with steam holes, and the handle extends downwards from the head. When ironing, the user grips the handle with their thumb and other limbs, with the head positioned above the web of the hand (the area between the thumb and forefinger). The user uses wrist and arm movements to change the iron's position and achieve the ironing purpose. However, in most existing irons, the handle is positioned at the rear of the head. When the handle is gripped, the iron slides down from the web of the hand with little resistance due to gravity, often falling out of the hand. Furthermore, the center of gravity of the iron head is located in front of the web of the hand, creating a downward torque that causes the handle to flip forward and slip off the hand.

[0003] Furthermore, existing irons often have fixed handles and heads, resulting in a large overall shape that occupies space and increases packaging and storage costs. While some existing technologies achieve folding by rotating the handle, these typically use a horizontal pin to connect the handle to the head. The structure of this connection point often differs between the unfolded and folded positions, affecting product neatness and making the iron prone to loosening after prolonged use. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing irons that are prone to slipping out of the hand and falling. It provides a handheld iron that is blocked when slipping from the thumb and forefinger, reducing the probability of falling. Furthermore, it provides a folding structure for the handle, making it easy to fold and maintaining its structural integrity when switching between the folded and unfolded positions.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the handheld iron of this utility model includes a head and a handle. The front end of the head is provided with an ironing surface, and the ironing surface is provided with steam holes. The handle extends downward from the head. The characteristic is that the distance between the handle and the front end of the head is less than the distance between the handle and the rear end of the head.

[0006] This handheld iron has a design where the distance between the handle and the front of the head is less than the distance between the handle and the rear of the head. Compared to existing technologies where the handle is located at the rear of the head, this design effectively moves the handle forward. The head has an extension located behind the handle. When the iron slips out of the hand, the extension is blocked by the area behind the thumb and forefinger on the palm, preventing it from slipping and falling. This allows the user to react quickly and grip the handle tightly, reducing the probability of it falling.

[0007] Preferably, the distance between the handle and the front end of the head is the vertical distance between the front contour of the handle adjacent to the head and the front end face of the head, and the distance between the handle and the rear end of the head is the vertical distance between the rear contour of the handle adjacent to the head and the rear end face of the head; the front end face of the head is the cross-section of the ironing surface at the steam hole (or itself when it is a plane), and the rear end face of the head is a plane that passes through the rear end contour of the head and is parallel to the front end face of the head.

[0008] Preferably, the distance between the handle and the front end of the head is the straight-line distance between the front contour of the handle adjacent to the joint and the lower edge of the ironing surface, and the distance between the handle and the rear end of the head is the straight-line distance between the rear contour of the handle adjacent to the joint and the lower edge of the rear end of the head.

[0009] Preferably, the center of gravity of the head is located on a third plane, which is parallel to the cross-section of the ironing surface at the steam hole and passes through the part adjacent to the handle. Accordingly, the torque caused by the shift in the center of gravity that would cause the handle to flip forward and slip off the hand can be reduced. Even if the handle slips off the hand, it will slide down along the hand, where it will be blocked and will not continue to slide and fall. This allows the user to react quickly and grip the handle tightly, reducing the probability of it falling.

[0010] Preferably, the vertical distance between the center of gravity of the head and the front face of the head is less than the vertical distance between the center of gravity of the head and the rear face of the head. The front face of the head is the cross-section of the ironing surface at the steam hole (or itself when it is a plane), and the rear face of the head is a plane that passes through the rear profile of the head and is parallel to the front face of the head.

[0011] Preferably, the handle includes a fixed part and a rotating part. The fixed part is fixed to the head, and the rotating part is rotatably connected to the fixed part. The rotatable connection between the rotating part and the fixed part is held together by an inclined surface. The inclined surface maintains its inherent posture when the rotating part is rotated to the unfolded position and when it is rotated to the retracted position. Therefore, regardless of whether the rotating part is rotated to the unfolded position or the retracted position, the rotatable connection between the rotating part and the fixed part is always held together by the inclined surface, the posture of the inclined surface does not change, and the shape of the rotatable connection part is regular.

[0012] Preferably, the area adjacent to the joint of the handle is tapered. This allows the thumb and forefinger to wrap around the tapered section to grip the handle, making the grip more secure.

[0013] Preferably, the switch button is configured in detail. During use, the switch button can be pressed with the index finger like pulling a trigger, without changing the position of the hand grip, making operation convenient and the grip reliable.

[0014] This invention firstly extends the handle downwards from the head, with the distance between the handle and the front end of the head being less than the distance between the handle and the rear end of the head. Compared to the prior art where the handle is located at the rear end of the head, this is equivalent to moving the handle forward. The head has an extension located behind the handle. When the iron slips out of the hand, the extension is blocked by the back of the thumb and forefinger on the palm, preventing it from slipping and falling. This allows the user to react quickly and grip the handle tightly, reducing the probability of it falling.

[0015] This utility model comprises a fixed part and a rotating part in the handle section. The fixed part is fixed to the head, and the rotating part is rotatably connected to the fixed part. The rotatable connection between the rotating part and the fixed part is held together by an inclined surface. The inclined surface maintains its inherent posture when the rotating part is rotated to the unfolded position and when it is rotated to the retracted position. Therefore, regardless of whether the rotating part is rotated to the unfolded or retracted position, the rotatable connection between the rotating part and the fixed part is always held together by the inclined surface, and the posture of the inclined surface does not change. The rotatable connection part has a regular shape. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is an axonometric view of the handheld iron of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another axonometric view of the handheld iron shown;

[0018] Figure 3 A structural form showing the distance between the handle and the front end of the head, and the distance between the handle and the rear end of the head;

[0019] Figure 4 This illustrates another structural form showing the distance between the handle and the front end of the head, and the distance between the handle and the rear end of the head;

[0020] Figure 5 This utility model shows the handle of the handheld iron in the unfolded and retracted positions.

[0021] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:

[0022] 100 Head, 101 Ironing surface, 102 Steam hole, 103 Front face of head, 104 Rear face of head, 105 Third plane, G-head center of gravity

[0023] 200 Handle, 201 Fixing part, 202 Rotating part, 203 Inclined surface, 204 Detail, 205 Switch button, 206 Rotation axis;

[0024] The distance between the L1 stem and the front end of the head;

[0025] The distance between the L2 stem and the rear end of the head;

[0026] The vertical distance between the center of gravity of the L3 head and the front face of the head;

[0027] The vertical distance between the center of gravity of the L4 head and the rear end face of the head. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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.

[0029] 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.

[0030] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Among them, "upper" and "lower," and "front" and "rear" are opposite in direction.

[0031] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0032] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the handheld iron includes a head 100 and a handle 200. The front end of the head 100 has an ironing surface 101 with steam holes 102 distributed thereon. Ironing can be performed by contacting the ironing surface with the clothing (e.g., when ironing clothing laid flat on an ironing board); alternatively, the ironing surface can be kept at a distance from the clothing, allowing steam to be sprayed onto the clothing for ironing (e.g., when ironing hanging clothing). The handle 200 extends downward from the head 100. Specifically, the distance L1 between the handle and the front end of the head is smaller than the distance L2 between the handle and the rear end of the head. Distances L1 and L2 can be expressed in different ways.

[0033] The distance L1 between the handle and the front end of the head can be as follows: Figure 3The distance shown is the vertical distance between the front contour of the handle adjacent to the head and the front end face 103 of the head. The distance L2 between the handle and the rear end of the head can be represented as follows: Figure 3 The figure shows the vertical distance between the rear profile of the handle adjacent to the joint and the rear end face 104 of the head. The front end face 103 of the head is the cross-section of the ironing surface at the steam hole (it is itself in a planar view), which is shown as a line in the figure. The rear end face 104 of the head is a plane passing through the rear end profile of the head and parallel to the front end face of the head, which is also shown as a line in the figure.

[0034] The distance L1 between the handle and the front end of the head can also be as follows: Figure 4 The distance shown is the straight-line distance between the front contour of the handle adjacent to the head and the lower edge of the ironing surface. The distance L2 between the handle and the rear end of the head can also be represented as... Figure 4 The figure shows the straight-line distance between the rear profile of the handle adjacent to the head and the lower edge of the rear end of the head.

[0035] This handheld iron has a design where the distance between the handle and the front of the head is less than the distance between the handle and the rear of the head. Compared to existing technologies where the handle is located at the rear of the head, this design effectively moves the handle forward, and the head has an extension located behind the handle. When held with the head on top and the handle on the bottom as shown in the figure, if the iron slips from the hand, the extension will be blocked by the area behind the thumb and forefinger, preventing it from slipping further and falling. This allows the user to quickly grip the handle and reduce the probability of it falling.

[0036] In the illustrated structure, the center of gravity G of the head is located on the third plane 105. The third plane 105 is parallel to the cross-section of the ironing surface at the steam hole and passes through the part adjacent to the handle. Figure 3-5 In the middle, the third plane 105 is represented by a line that intersects with the part of the handle adjacent to the joint. Accordingly, the torque that would cause the handle to flip forward and slip away from the hand due to the shift in the center of gravity can be reduced. Even if the handle slips out of the hand, it will slide down along the web of the hand and will be blocked as it slides down, preventing it from continuing to slide and fall. This allows the user to react quickly and grip the handle tightly, reducing the probability of it falling.

[0037] Furthermore, the vertical distance L3 between the head's center of gravity and the front face of the head is less than the vertical distance L4 between the head's center of gravity and the rear face of the head. The front face of the head is the cross-section of the ironing surface at the steam hole; when the ironing surface is flat, its cross-section is itself. The rear face of the head is a plane that passes through the rear profile of the head and is parallel to the front face of the head.

[0038] In the illustrated structure, the handle 200 includes a fixing part 201 and a rotating part 202. The fixing part 201 is fixed to the head 100, and the rotating part 202 is rotatably connected to the fixing part 201. This rotation is about the center line of the inclined plane 203 as the axis of rotation 206. Figure 1 , Figure 2 The rotating part is indicated by a dashed line with an arrow pointing in the direction of rotation. The rotating part 202 and the fixed part 201 are joined together by an inclined surface 203 at their rotational connection points. The rotating part 202 rotates to... Figure 5 When the solid line indicates the unfolded position and when rotated to Figure 5 When the slope 203 is in the retracted position shown by the dashed line, it maintains its inherent posture without any change in posture, and the shape of this rotating connection part is regular. Since the rotating part 202 is rotatably connected to the fixed part 201, the rotating part 202 rotates to... Figure 5 When the solid line indicates the unfolded position and when rotated to Figure 5 When the retracted position is shown by the dashed line, positioning is required to position the rotating part. Therefore, a positioning structure is provided between the fixed part 201 and the rotating part 202, such as positioning tumblers and positioning pits respectively provided on the fixed part 201 and the rotating part 202.

[0039] Furthermore, the area adjacent to the handle is characterized by a detail 204. This allows the thumb and forefinger to encircle the detail and grip the handle, making the grip more secure. The detail 204 is equipped with a switch button 205. During use, the switch button can be pressed with the forefinger as if pulling a trigger, without changing the position of the hand gripping the handle, making operation convenient and the grip reliable.

Claims

1. A handheld iron, comprising a head (100) and a handle (200), wherein the front end of the head (100) is provided with an ironing surface (101) and steam holes (102) are distributed on the ironing surface (101), and the handle (200) extends downward from the head (100), characterized in that: The distance between the handle and the front end of the head (L1) is less than the distance between the handle and the rear end of the head (L2).

2. The handheld iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance (L1) between the handle and the front end of the head is the vertical distance between the front profile of the handle adjacent to the head and the front end face (103) of the head. The distance (L2) between the handle and the rear end of the head is the vertical distance between the rear profile of the handle adjacent to the head and the rear end face (104) of the head. The front end face (103) of the head is the cross-section of the ironing surface at the steam hole. The rear end face (104) of the head is a plane that passes through the rear end profile of the head and is parallel to the front end face (103) of the head.

3. The handheld iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance (L1) between the handle and the front end of the head is the straight-line distance between the front contour of the handle adjacent to the head and the lower edge of the ironing surface (101), and the distance (L2) between the handle and the rear end of the head is the straight-line distance between the rear contour of the handle adjacent to the head and the lower edge of the rear end of the head.

4. The handheld iron according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The center of gravity (G) of the head is located on the third plane (105), which is parallel to the cross section of the ironing surface at the steam hole and passes through the part of the handle adjacent to the joint.

5. The handheld iron according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vertical distance (L3) between the center of gravity of the head and the front face of the head is less than the vertical distance (L4) between the center of gravity of the head and the rear face of the head. The front face of the head is the cross-section of the ironing surface at the steam hole, and the rear face of the head is a plane that passes through the rear profile of the head and is parallel to the front face of the head.

6. The handheld iron according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The handle (200) includes a fixed part (201) and a rotating part (202). The fixed part (201) is fixed to the head (100). The rotating part (202) is rotatably connected to the fixed part (201). The rotatable connection between the rotating part (202) and the fixed part (201) is fitted together by a ramp (203). When the rotating part (202) is rotated to the unfolded position and when it is rotated to the retracted position, the ramp (203) maintains its inherent posture.

7. The handheld iron according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The handle (200) adjacent to the joint is presented as a detail (204).

8. The handheld iron according to claim 7, characterized in that: The details (204) include a switch button (205).

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