An iron

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ironing machine which comprises a handle, a water supply tank and an ironing seat. The water supply tank is internally provided with a water storage cavity and a water pump. The ironing seat is internally provided with a steam generator. The bottom of the ironing seat is provided with an ironing plate. A water supply pipeline is arranged between the water supply tank and the ironing seat. A screw joint structure is arranged between the water supply tank and the handle for mutual cooperation. The water supply tank can rotate relative to the handle. The ironing seat is fixedly arranged below the water supply tank. The ironing seat rotates synchronously with the water supply tank to switch to different ironing modes. The utility model solves the core problem of unstable steam caused by the water pipeline twisting of the existing dual-purpose ironing machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of ironing equipment, and specifically relates to an ironing machine. Background Technology

[0002] An iron is a common household appliance that uses steam and an ironing board to smooth out clothing. Depending on the fabric and style of the garment, it can be used for either hanging or flat ironing. Most irons only offer one of these modes, requiring households to own both. While some dual-purpose irons have emerged, allowing for different ironing modes by changing the ironing seat's position, these typically only allow the ironing seat to rotate relative to the handle. The water tank is usually located directly on the handle. This change in the ironing seat's position relative to the water tank causes the water supply pipe between the water tank and the ironing head to twist when the ironing head rotates. This results in unstable water flow to the steam generator, affecting the ironing results. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention addresses the issue of unstable steam generation in existing dual-purpose irons by providing a new iron. The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0004] An ironing machine includes a handle, a water tank, and an ironing seat. The water tank contains a water storage chamber and a water pump. The ironing seat contains a steam generator and an ironing plate at the bottom. A water supply pipe is provided between the water tank and the ironing seat. The water tank and the handle are connected by a rotating structure. The water tank can rotate relative to the handle. The ironing seat is fixed to the bottom of the water tank by bolts. The ironing seat rotates synchronously with the water tank to switch to different ironing modes.

[0005] Preferably, the water supply tank is formed by connecting a separate water storage tank and a pump water tank, which are arranged on the left and right sides. The internal cavity of the water storage tank forms a water storage chamber. The water pump is installed in the pump water tank. A water inlet pipe is connected between the water storage chamber and the water pump. The water supply pipe is connected between the water pump and the steam generator.

[0006] Preferably, the water storage tank includes a docking wall that connects with the pump tank, and a docking platform protruding from the docking wall and extending into the interior of the pump tank; the outer edge of the docking platform is formed with docking grooves spaced apart circumferentially, and the end of the docking platform is formed with a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is provided with screw holes.

[0007] Preferably, the inner edge of the pump tank is formed with a retaining rib that engages with the docking slot, and the inside of the pump tank is formed with a stud with a threaded groove that aligns with the threaded hole.

[0008] Preferably, the water tank has a water injection hole on its side wall, and the water injection hole is covered with a sealing element. The sealing element includes an integrally formed sealing plug and an anti-detachment strip. The first end of the anti-detachment strip is connected to the inside of the sealing plug, and the second end of the anti-detachment strip is provided with a locking flap. The inner wall of the water tank is formed with an anti-detachment plate, and the anti-detachment plate has a through hole for the anti-detachment strip to pass through. The locking flap is locked inside the anti-detachment plate.

[0009] Preferably, the screw-on structure includes a screw-on platform formed on the end of the handle and a screw-on seat formed on the top of the pump tank; the screw-on platform includes a mating section and a limiting section from top to bottom, and the connection between the mating section and the limiting section is provided with an annular support edge; the screw-on seat is provided with a screw-on hole, and the limiting section can only pass through the screw-on hole at the allowance angle.

[0010] Preferably, the mating section is a cylindrical structure with a circular cross-section, and the limiting section is a cylindrical structure with a fan-shaped cross-section. The mating section, the annular support, and the limiting section have the same central axis, and two axially extending limiting strips are provided at intervals on the outer wall of the limiting section.

[0011] Preferably, the hole wall of the screw-in hole is divided into an inwardly tapered section and an outwardly expanding section along the circumference. The connection between the inwardly tapered section and the outwardly expanding section forms a circumferential stepped edge. When the limiting section is at the clearance angle, the outer walls of the two limiting strips respectively fit against the two circumferential stepped edges.

[0012] Preferably, the pump tank is equipped with a motor that drives the water supply tank and the handle to rotate relative to each other. The motor housing is fixedly connected to the pump tank, and the motor shaft is fixedly inserted into the insertion hole at the bottom of the rotating platform. The insertion hole is opened on the bottom wall of the limiting section, and the cross-sections of the motor shaft and the insertion hole are both irregular.

[0013] Preferably, the grip is provided with an electrostatic induction module and a temperature control module, the bottom of the grip is provided with a grip plate, the electrostatic induction module includes a conductive film, the conductive film is attached to the inner wall of the grip plate, and a temperature control knob for controlling the temperature control module is mounted on the top of the grip.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model has the following technical advantages: The water tank is designed as a rotating main body and rigidly connected to the ironing seat to achieve synchronous rotation, completely solving the core problem of unstable steam caused by water circuit torsion in existing dual-purpose ironing machines; the split water tank design facilitates manufacturing and maintenance, and the connection structure between the water storage tank and the pump water tank is hidden inside, without compromising the structural integrity of the water tank, and the two adopt both snap-fit ​​and screw-fit modes, ensuring a stable and reliable connection; the screw-fit structure is cleverly designed, with the limiting section, screw-fit hole, limiting strip, and circumferential stepped edge working together to ensure that the water tank can only be installed and disassembled at a specific clearance angle relative to the handle, while in the working position, the annular support edge serves as a rotation support surface, meeting the relative rotation requirements of the water tank and the ironing seat; the electrostatic induction module, together with the grip plate located at the bottom of the handle, enables power-off when the user takes their hand off, and the temperature control knob is located above the handle, so the user does not need to change their grip posture when adjusting the temperature, improving product safety and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the grip structure in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the pump tank structure in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water storage tank structure in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 6 This is another structural schematic diagram of the water storage tank in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing component structure in this utility model;

[0022] The diagram shows the following markings: handle 10; temperature control knob 11; grip plate 12; swivel joint 13; mating section 131; annular support edge 132; limit section; limit strip 1331; insertion hole 1332; water tank 20; water storage cavity 21; docking platform 22; docking slot 221; connecting plate 23; screw hole 231; water injection hole 24; anti-detachment plate 25; pump water tank 30; water pump 31; retaining rib 32; stud 33; swivel joint seat 34; swivel joint hole 341; inward section 342; outward expansion section 343; circumferential step edge 344; ironing seat 40; steam generator 41; ironing board 42; seal 50; sealing plug 51; anti-detachment strip 52; locking flap 53; motor 60. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings:

[0024] See Figures 1-2 This embodiment discloses an ironing machine, which includes a handle 10, a water tank and an ironing seat 40. The water tank is provided with a water storage chamber 21 and a water pump 31. The ironing seat 40 is provided with a steam generator 41 and an ironing board 42 at the bottom. A water supply pipeline is provided between the water tank and the ironing seat 40.

[0025] A rotating connection structure is provided between the water tank and the handle 10, allowing the water tank to rotate relative to the handle 10. The ironing seat 40 is fixed below the water tank and rotates synchronously with the water tank to switch to different ironing modes. Since the ironing seat 40 is fixed below the water tank, the two are rigidly connected and rotate synchronously. The relative position between the water tank and the steam generator 41 inside the ironing seat 40 remains unchanged. The water supply pipe connecting the water pump 31 and the steam generator 41 does not need to undergo any relative twisting, ensuring unobstructed water flow. The water pump 31 can stably and continuously pump water into the steam generator 41, fundamentally ensuring the stability and continuity of steam generation and significantly improving the ironing effect.

[0026] See Figures 3-7 The water supply tank is formed by connecting a separate water storage tank 20 and a pump water tank 30, which are arranged on the left and right sides. The internal cavity of the water storage tank 20 forms a water storage chamber 21. The water pump 31 is installed in the pump water tank 30. A water inlet pipe is connected between the water storage chamber 21 and the water pump 31. The water supply pipe is connected between the water pump 31 and the steam generator 41. The water storage tank 20 includes a docking wall that docks with the pump water tank 30. A docking platform 22 protrudes from the docking wall and extends into the interior of the pump water tank 30. The outer edge of the docking platform 22 is formed with docking grooves 221 at intervals along the circumference. The end of the docking platform 22 is formed with a connecting plate 23. The connecting plate 23 is provided with screw holes 231. The inner side of the pump water tank 30 is formed with a retaining rib 32 that engages with the docking grooves 221. The interior of the pump water tank 30 is formed with a stud 33. The stud 33 is provided with a screw groove that aligns with the screw hole 231. The water supply tank adopts a split design of a storage tank 20 and a pump tank 30. The connection is achieved through a docking structure, which is convenient for assembly. The snap-fit ​​positioning and screw fastening make it easy to disassemble for maintenance or replacement of parts. Moreover, the docking structure is hidden inside the structure and will not affect the structural integrity of the water supply tank.

[0027] A water inlet 24 is provided on the side wall of the water storage tank 20. A sealing element 50 is provided to cover the water inlet 24. The sealing element 50 includes an integrally formed sealing plug 51 and an anti-detachment strip 52. The first end of the anti-detachment strip 52 is connected to the inner side of the sealing plug 51, and the second end of the anti-detachment strip 52 has a locking flap 53. An anti-detachment plate 25 is formed on the inner wall of the water storage tank 20. The anti-detachment plate 25 has a perforation for the anti-detachment strip 52 to pass through, and the locking flap 53 is locked inside the anti-detachment plate 25. The sealing element 50 adopts an integral structure, providing excellent sealing performance. The anti-detachment strip 52, together with the locking flap 53, effectively prevents the sealing plug 51 from accidentally falling off or being lost during opening and closing, resulting in a better user experience.

[0028] The screw-on structure includes a screw-on platform 13 formed at the end of the handle 10 and a screw-on seat 34 formed at the top of the pump tank 30. The screw-on platform 13 includes a mating section 131 and a limiting section from top to bottom. The mating section 131 and the limiting section are connected by an annular support edge 132. The screw-on seat 34 has a screw-on hole 341, and the limiting section can only pass through the screw-on hole 341 at a clearance angle. The mating section 131 is a cylindrical structure with a circular cross-section, and the limiting section is a sector-shaped structure with a fan-shaped cross-section. The cylindrical structure, the mating section 131, the annular support edge 132 and the limiting section have the same central axis. The outer wall of the limiting section is provided with two axially extending limiting strips 1331 at intervals. The hole wall of the screw hole 341 is divided into an inward section 342 and an outward expansion section 343 in the circumferential direction. The connection position of the inward section 342 and the outward expansion section 343 forms a circumferential stepped edge 344. When the limiting section is at the yield angle, the outer walls of the two limiting strips 1331 are respectively attached to the two circumferential stepped edges 344. The screw-on structure is cleverly designed. The limiting section, screw-on hole 341, limiting strip 1331, and circumferential stepped edge 344 work together to ensure that the water tank can only be installed and disassembled by the limiting section passing through the screw-on hole 341 at a specific clearance angle relative to the handle 10. After the limiting section passes through the screw-on hole 341, the entire screw-on platform 13 rotates and shifts to the working position. At this time, the screw-on seat 34 is fitted onto the mating section 131 and supported on the annular support edge 132. The annular support edge 132 serves as a rotation support surface, satisfying the relative rotation requirements of the water tank and the ironing seat 40. The pump water tank 30 is equipped with a motor 60 that drives the water tank and the handle 10 to rotate relative to each other. The housing of the motor 60 The motor 60 is fixedly connected to the water tank 30. The motor shaft is fixedly inserted into the insertion hole 1332 at the bottom of the rotating platform 13. The insertion hole 1332 is opened on the bottom wall of the limiting section, and the cross-section of the motor shaft and the insertion hole 1332 are irregular. The motor 60 is integrated in the water tank 30. The motor housing is fixed to the water tank 30. The motor shaft is inserted into the irregular insertion hole 1332 of the rotating platform 13 of the handle 10. The user only needs to operate the switch, and the motor 60 can drive the entire water tank and the ironing seat 40 to rotate automatically relative to the handle 10, easily switching the ironing mode. Especially when the water tank is full of water, it greatly reduces the effort required for manual rotation and improves the ease of use of the product and the user experience.

[0029] The grip 10 houses an electrostatic induction module and a temperature control module. A grip plate 12 is located at the bottom of the grip 10. The electrostatic induction module includes a conductive film that adheres to the inner wall of the grip plate 12. A temperature control knob 11 for controlling the temperature control module is mounted above the grip 10, and temperature adjustment is achieved via NTC. The electrostatic induction module, in conjunction with the grip plate 12 at the bottom of the grip 10, enables power-off upon removal from the hand. The temperature control knob 11, located above the grip 10, allows users to adjust the temperature without changing their grip posture, improving product safety and user experience.

[0030] It should be understood that in the claims and description of this utility model, all instances of "comprising..." should be understood as having an open-ended meaning, that is, equivalent to "at least comprising...", and should not be understood as having a closed-ended meaning, that is, its meaning should not be understood as "only comprising...". The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated.

[0031] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes, modifications, additions or substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ironing machine, comprising a handle, a water tank, and an ironing seat, wherein the water tank contains a water storage chamber and a water pump, the ironing seat contains a steam generator, and an ironing board is provided at the bottom of the ironing seat; a water supply pipe is provided between the water tank and the ironing seat; characterized in that, The water tank and the handle are connected by a rotating structure, allowing the water tank to rotate relative to the handle. The ironing seat is fixed below the water tank and rotates synchronously with the water tank to switch between different ironing modes.

2. An ironing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply tank is formed by connecting a separate water storage tank and a pump tank, which are arranged on the left and right sides. The internal cavity of the water storage tank forms a water storage chamber. The water pump is installed in the pump tank. A water inlet pipe connects the water storage chamber and the water pump. The water supply pipe connects the water pump and the steam generator.

3. An ironing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water storage tank includes a docking wall that connects with the pump tank, and a docking platform protruding from the docking wall and extending into the interior of the pump tank; the outer edge of the docking platform is formed with docking grooves spaced apart in the circumferential direction, and the end of the docking platform is formed with a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is provided with screw holes.

4. An ironing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner edge of the pump tank is formed with a retaining rib that engages with the docking slot. The inside of the pump tank is formed with a stud, and the stud has a threaded groove that aligns with the threaded hole.

5. An ironing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water tank has a water injection hole on its side wall, and the water injection hole is covered with a sealing element. The sealing element includes an integrally formed sealing plug and an anti-detachment strip. The first end of the anti-detachment strip is connected to the inside of the sealing plug, and the second end of the anti-detachment strip is provided with a locking flap. The inner wall of the water tank is formed with an anti-detachment plate. The anti-detachment plate has a through hole for the anti-detachment strip to pass through, and the locking flap is locked inside the anti-detachment plate.

6. An ironing machine according to any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The screw-on structure includes a screw-on platform formed on the end of the handle and a screw-on seat formed on the top of the pump tank; the screw-on platform includes a mating section and a limiting section from top to bottom, and the connection between the mating section and the limiting section is provided with an annular support edge; the screw-on seat is provided with a screw-on hole, and the limiting section can only pass through the screw-on hole at the allowance angle.

7. An ironing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mating section is a cylindrical structure with a circular cross-section, and the limiting section is a cylindrical structure with a fan-shaped cross-section. The mating section, the annular support, and the limiting section have the same central axis. Two axially extending limiting strips are provided at intervals on the outer wall of the limiting section.

8. An ironing machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The hole wall of the screw-in hole is divided into an inner constriction section and an outer expansion section along the circumference. The connection between the inner constriction section and the outer expansion section forms a circumferential stepped edge. When the limiting section is at the yield angle, the outer walls of the two limiting strips are respectively in contact with the two circumferential stepped edges.

9. An ironing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grip is equipped with an electrostatic induction module and a temperature control module. The bottom of the grip is provided with a grip plate. The electrostatic induction module includes a conductive film, which is attached to the inner wall of the grip plate. A temperature control knob for controlling the temperature control module is mounted on the top of the grip.

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