A garment steamer

Abstract

This application relates to the field of garment steamer technology, specifically providing a garment steamer including a body, a steam generating device, and a water supply device. The steam generating device is disposed within the body, and the water supply device is connected to the water inlet of the steam generating device to supply water to the steam generating device, thereby enabling the steam generating device to generate steam. The body has a working surface for contacting the object to be ironed, and the steam generating device has a steam outlet that penetrates the working surface to deliver steam to the object to be ironed. The projection of the steam outlet onto the working surface is located in the middle of the working surface. The steam outlet is elongated, and the ratio of the length of the steam outlet to the length of the middle of the working surface is between 1.2 and 1.5. This garment steamer ensures sufficient steam coverage of the main ironing area while avoiding excessive heat loss due to excessive steam diffusion, and exhibits a more uniform steam flow distribution compared to traditional garment steamers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of garment steaming technology, specifically to a garment steamer. Background Technology

[0002] A garment steamer is a machine used to heat clothes and fabrics while they are hanging. The steamer works by continuously contacting the clothes and fabrics with hot steam generated inside, softening the fibers and smoothing the fabric through actions like "pulling" and "spraying," leaving the clothes and fabrics looking brand new.

[0003] However, existing garment steamers still suffer from uneven steam distribution, which easily creates temperature gradients on the fabric surface, resulting in poor ironing effects; in addition, they have low steam utilization and poor thermal efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this application provides a garment steamer, the specific technical solution of which is as follows:

[0005] A garment steamer includes a body, a steam generator, and a water supply device. The steam generator is disposed in the body, and the water supply device is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator to supply water to the steam generator so that the steam generator produces steam.

[0006] The machine body has a working surface for contacting the object to be ironed, and the steam generating device has a steam outlet that penetrates the working surface to deliver steam to the object to be ironed.

[0007] The steam outlet is projected onto the working surface at the middle of the working surface; the steam outlet is elongated, and the ratio of the length of the steam outlet to the length of the middle of the working surface is between 1.2 and 1.5.

[0008] In one specific embodiment, the steam outlet includes a first outlet section and a second outlet section connected together. The second outlet section is closer to the working surface than the first outlet section. The working surface has an opening, and the second outlet section communicates with the outside through the opening. The width of the first outlet section is smaller than the width of the second outlet section.

[0009] In one specific embodiment, a control device is also provided inside the machine body. The control device is electrically connected to the steam generator and is used to enable the steam generator to generate steam.

[0010] The control device is equipped with a heat dissipation device for cooling the control device, and the water supply device includes a water pipe that passes through the control device on the side close to the heat dissipation device.

[0011] In one specific embodiment, the water supply device further includes a water storage tank and a water supply pump, wherein the water storage tank is detachably connected to the machine body; when the water storage tank is connected to the machine body, one end of the water supply pipe is connected to the interior of the water storage tank, and the other end of the water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator;

[0012] The water supply pump is installed on the water delivery pipe and is used to transport water from the water storage tank to the steam generator.

[0013] In one specific embodiment, the machine body has a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity that are independent of each other, the steam generating device is disposed in the first accommodating cavity, and the control device is disposed in the second accommodating cavity;

[0014] A cable passage is provided between the first and second accommodating cavities. One end of the water supply pipe is connected to the outlet of the water storage tank, and the other end of the water supply pipe passes through the cable passage and is connected to the inlet of the steam generator.

[0015] In one specific embodiment, the body includes a handheld part and a main body connected together, with a preset angle between the handheld part and the main body, the preset angle being between 90° and 110°.

[0016] In one specific embodiment, the ratio of the length of the handheld part to the length of the main body part is between 1 and 1.3.

[0017] In one specific embodiment, the steam generator includes a heating base and a cover plate. The water inlet of the steam generator is located on the cover plate, and a flow channel is defined between the cover plate and the heating base for receiving water input from the water inlet of the steam generator and generating steam.

[0018] The flow channels are arranged in a labyrinthine pattern, with the upstream end of each flow channel connected to the water inlet of the steam generator and the downstream end connected to the steam outlet.

[0019] In one specific embodiment, the machine body is provided with a negative pressure device, the negative pressure device having an air intake that penetrates the working surface; the ratio between the distance between the air intake and the steam outlet and the width of the working surface is between 0.3 and 0.6; and / or, the distance between the air intake and the steam outlet is between 0.7 and 1.4 cm.

[0020] In one specific embodiment, the control device includes a control board and a plurality of buttons disposed on the control board, all of which are exposed on the machine body and located on the side of the machine body away from the working surface;

[0021] And / or, the plurality of said buttons include three buttons arranged in a triangle.

[0022] This application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0023] This application provides a garment steamer, including a body, a steam generator, and a water supply device. The steam generator is located within the body, and the water supply device is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator to supply water to it, enabling the steam generator to produce steam. The body has a working surface for contacting the item to be ironed. The steam generator has a steam outlet that penetrates the working surface to deliver steam to the item for ironing. The projection of the steam outlet onto the working surface is located in the middle of the working surface. The steam outlet is elongated, and the ratio of its length to the length of the middle section of the working surface is between 1.2 and 1.5. By placing the steam outlet in the middle of the working surface and designing it as an elongated structure, this application achieves optimal matching between the steam spray area and the ironing contact surface, effectively improving steam utilization. It ensures sufficient steam coverage of the main ironing area while avoiding excessive heat loss due to excessive steam diffusion. Furthermore, the elongated outlet ensures a more uniform steam flow distribution, effectively preventing water stains on clothing caused by condensation. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 Illustration of a garment steamer Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the steam outlet of a garment steamer.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the steam outlet of a garment steamer.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the garment steamer.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a garment steamer;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a partial schematic diagram of a garment steamer;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the steam generator of a garment steamer.

[0032] Figure 8 Illustration of a garment steamer Figure 2 .

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 1-Main body; 2-Steam generator; 3-Water supply device; 4-Control device; 5-Heat dissipation device; 6-Negative pressure device;

[0035] 11-Working surface; 12-First receiving cavity; 13-Second receiving cavity; 14-Wire passage; 15-Handheld part; 16-Main body;

[0036] 111 - Opening;

[0037] 21-Steam outlet; 22-Cover plate; 23-Heating base; 24-Water inlet; 25-Heating tube;

[0038] 211 - First exit section; 212 - Second exit section;

[0039] 231-Flow channel;

[0040] 31-Water supply pipe; 32-Water storage tank; 33-Water supply pump;

[0041] 41-Control panel; 42-Buttons;

[0042] 61 - Air intake. Detailed Implementation

[0043] Various embodiments of this application will be described more fully below. This application may have various embodiments, and adjustments and changes may be made therein. However, it should be understood that there is no intention to limit the various embodiments of this application to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but rather this application should be understood to cover all adjustments, equivalents, and / or alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the various embodiments of this application.

[0044] In the following, the terms “comprising” or “may include” as used in the various embodiments of this application indicate the presence of the disclosed functions, operations, or elements, and do not limit the addition of one or more functions, operations, or elements. Furthermore, as used in the various embodiments of this application, the terms “comprising,” “having,” and their cognates are intended only to indicate a particular feature, number, step, operation, element, component, or combination of the foregoing, and should not be construed as primarily excluding the presence of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing, or the possibility of adding one or more combinations of features, numbers, steps, operations, elements, components, or combinations of the foregoing.

[0045] In various embodiments of this application, the expression "or" or "at least one of A and / or B" includes any combination or all combinations of the words listed simultaneously. For example, the expression "A or B" or "at least one of A and / or B" may include A, may include B, or may include both A and B.

[0046] The terms used in the various embodiments of this application (such as "first," "second," etc.) may modify various constituent elements in the various embodiments, but do not limit the corresponding constituent elements. For example, the above terms do not limit the order and / or importance of the elements. The above terms are only used for the purpose of distinguishing one element from other elements. For example, a first user device and a second user device refer to different user devices, although both are user devices. For example, without departing from the scope of the various embodiments of this application, a first element may be referred to as a second element, and similarly, a second element may be referred to as a first element.

[0047] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a garment steamer includes a body 1, a steam generator 2, and a water supply device 3. The steam generator 2 is installed inside the body 1, and the water supply device 3 is connected to the water inlet 24 of the steam generator 2 to supply water to the steam generator 2 so that the steam generator 2 generates steam.

[0048] The body 1 has a working surface 11 for contacting the object to be ironed, and the steam generating device 2 has a steam outlet 21 that penetrates the working surface 11 and is used to deliver steam to the object to be ironed.

[0049] The projection of the steam outlet 21 onto the working surface 11 is located in the middle of the working surface 11; the steam outlet 21 is elongated, and the ratio of the length of the steam outlet 21 to the length of the middle part of the working surface 11 is between 1.2 and 1.5.

[0050] This application optimizes steam utilization by placing the steam outlet 21 in the center of the working surface 11 and designing it as a long strip structure. This ensures optimal matching between the steam jet area and the ironing contact surface, guaranteeing sufficient steam coverage for the main ironing area while preventing heat loss due to excessive steam diffusion. Furthermore, the long strip shape of the outlet allows for a more uniform steam flow distribution, effectively preventing water stains on clothing caused by condensation.

[0051] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the steam outlet 21 includes a first outlet section 211 and a second outlet section 212 connected to each other. The second outlet section 212 is closer to the working surface 11 than the first outlet section 211. The working surface 11 has an opening 111, and the second outlet section 212 communicates with the outside through the opening 111. The width of the first outlet section 211 is smaller than the width of the second outlet section 212.

[0052] This application uses a gradient design between the first outlet section 211 (narrow) and the second outlet section 212 (wide) to make the steam diffuse more evenly. Furthermore, by concentrating the steam energy through the first outlet section 211 and releasing heat evenly through the second outlet section 212, the steam utilization rate is effectively improved. This ensures that the steam coverage is sufficient to cover the main ironing area while avoiding heat loss caused by excessive steam diffusion.

[0053] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a control device 4 is also provided inside the body 1. The control device 4 is electrically connected to the steam generator 2 and is used to make the steam generator 2 generate steam.

[0054] The control device 4 is equipped with a heat dissipation device 5 for dissipating heat from the control device 4. The water supply device 3 includes a water supply pipe 31. The water supply pipe 31 passes through the side of the control device 4 close to the heat dissipation device 5. The projection of the water supply pipe 31 on the control device 4 is located in the middle of the control device 4. The projection of the water supply pipe 31 on the heat dissipation device 5 is located in the middle of the heat dissipation device 5.

[0055] This application forms a water-cooled and air-cooled combined heat dissipation system by arranging the water supply pipe 31 in the middle area of ​​the control device 4 and the heat dissipation device 5. Furthermore, the design that the projection of the water supply pipe 31 on the control device 4 is located in the middle of the control device 4, and the projection of the water supply pipe 31 on the heat dissipation device 5 is located in the middle of the heat dissipation device 5, can better improve the water cooling effect.

[0056] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the water supply device 3 also includes a water storage tank 32 and a water supply pump 33. The water storage tank 32 is detachably connected to the body 1. When the water storage tank 32 is connected to the body 1, one end of the water supply pipe 31 is connected to the interior of the water storage tank 32, and the other end of the water supply pipe 31 is connected to the water inlet 24 of the steam generator 2. The water supply pump 33 is installed on the water supply pipe 31 and is used to transport the water from the water storage tank 32 to the steam generator 2.

[0057] This application features a detachable water tank 32 to facilitate water filling by the user. Furthermore, through the cooperation between the water tank 32, the water supply pump 33, and the water pipe 31, the water in the water tank 32 is delivered to the steam generator 2.

[0058] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the machine body 1 has a first receiving cavity 12 and a second receiving cavity 13 that are independent of each other. The steam generating device 2 is disposed in the first receiving cavity 12, and the control device 4 is disposed in the second receiving cavity 13.

[0059] A wire passage 14 is provided between the first receiving cavity 12 and the second receiving cavity 13. One end of the water supply pipe 31 is connected to the outlet of the water storage tank 32, and the other end of the water supply pipe 31 passes through the wire passage 14 and is connected to the inlet 24 of the steam generator 2.

[0060] This application achieves complete isolation between the steam generation area and the electronic component area by separating the steam generator 2 and the control device 4 into independent chambers; and optimizes space utilization and pipeline layout by using a dual-chamber structure in conjunction with the wiring channel 14 design.

[0061] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the body 1 includes a handheld part 15 and a main body 16 connected to each other. The handheld part 15 and the main body 16 form a preset angle, which is between 90° and 110°. By setting the angle between the handheld part 15 and the main body 16 in the range of 90°-110°, this application forms a golden angle that conforms to the natural grip posture of the human body, thereby reducing user fatigue.

[0062] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the ratio of the length of the handle 15 to the length of the main body 16 is between 1 and 1.3. By keeping the ratio of the length of the handle 15 to the length of the main body 16 between 1 and 1.3, this application makes the weight distribution of the handle 15 more even and reduces hand fatigue during prolonged use.

[0063] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the steam generator 2 includes a heating base 23 and a cover plate 22. The water inlet 24 of the steam generator 2 is located on the cover plate 22. A flow channel 231 is defined between the cover plate 22 and the heating base 23 for receiving water input from the water inlet 24 of the steam generator 2 and generating steam. The flow channel 231 is arranged in a labyrinthine pattern. The upstream of the flow channel 231 is connected to the water inlet 24 of the steam generator 2, and the downstream of the flow channel 231 is connected to the steam outlet 21. This application uses the labyrinthine flow channel 231 design to create multi-stage vortices and expansion effects in the water flow within the heating base 23, thereby concentrating heat and optimizing thermal energy utilization.

[0064] The heating base 23 is equipped with a heating tube 25 inside.

[0065] like Figure 1-7 As shown, the machine body 1 is equipped with a negative pressure device 6 inside. The negative pressure device 6 has an air intake 61 that penetrates the working surface 11. The ratio between the distance B1 between the air intake 61 and the steam outlet 21 and the width B2 of the working surface 11 is between 0.3 and 0.6. And / or, the distance B1 between the air intake 61 and the steam outlet 21 is between 0.7 and 1.4 cm.

[0066] This application improves the stability of clothing adsorption through the coordinated design of the suction port 61 of the negative pressure device 6 and the working surface 11. Simultaneously, the distance ratio between the suction port 61 and the steam outlet 21 is between 0.3 and 0.6, creating a golden matching zone between steam injection and negative pressure adsorption. This ensures that while the item to be ironed is adsorbed, steam is also output efficiently for ironing. Furthermore, this application considers that if the distance B1 between the suction port 61 and the steam outlet 21 is too small, the high-temperature steam may not diffuse sufficiently before being quickly drawn away by the negative pressure, resulting in insufficient contact time between the steam and the clothing and reduced ironing efficiency. Conversely, if the distance B1 is too large, it will not effectively adsorb clothing or guide the steam to distribute evenly, resulting in uneven ironing. Based on this, this application also makes a special design for the distance B1 between the air intake 61 and the steam outlet 21, so that when the distance B1 between the air intake 61 and the steam outlet 21 is 0.7-1.4cm, the suction force on the object to be ironed (such as clothes) is optimal, and steam can be output to iron the clothes while adsorbing them.

[0067] like Figure 5 , 6 As shown in Figures 8 and 9, the control device 4 includes a control board 41 and multiple buttons 42 disposed on the control board 41. The multiple buttons 42 are exposed on the body 1 and are located on the side of the body 1 away from the working surface 11.

[0068] And / or, the multiple buttons 42 include three buttons 42 arranged in a triangle.

[0069] This application places the buttons 42 on the side of the body 1 away from the working surface 11 for easy operation by the user. Furthermore, the three buttons 42 arranged in a triangle optimize space utilization and make the layout more rational.

[0070] It should be noted that, in this application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and defined, terms such as "installation," "connection," and "fixation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0071] In this application, those skilled in the art should understand that the terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the purpose of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0072] The terminology used in the various embodiments of this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the various embodiments of this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the various embodiments of this application pertain. The terms (such as those defined in a generally used dictionary) are to be interpreted as having the same meaning as in the context of the relevant technical field and are not to be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning, unless clearly defined in the various embodiments of this application.

[0073] Those skilled in the art will understand that the accompanying drawings are merely schematic diagrams of a preferred embodiment, and the modules or processes shown in the drawings are not necessarily essential for implementing this application.

[0074] Those skilled in the art will understand that the modules in the apparatus of the implementation scenario can be distributed within the apparatus of the implementation scenario as described, or they can be located in one or more apparatuses different from this implementation scenario, with corresponding changes. The modules of the above-described implementation scenario can be combined into one module, or they can be further divided into multiple sub-modules.

[0075] The serial numbers in this application are for descriptive purposes only and do not represent the superiority or inferiority of the implementation scenario.

[0076] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A garment steamer, characterized in that, The device includes a body, a steam generator, and a water supply device. The steam generator is located inside the body, and the water supply device is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator to supply water to the steam generator so that the steam generator produces steam. The machine body has a working surface for contacting the object to be ironed, and the steam generating device has a steam outlet that penetrates the working surface to deliver steam to the object to be ironed. The steam outlet is projected onto the working surface at the middle of the working surface; the steam outlet is elongated, and the ratio of the length of the steam outlet to the length of the middle of the working surface is between 1.2 and 1.

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2. The garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that The steam outlet includes a first outlet section and a second outlet section connected to each other. The second outlet section is closer to the working surface than the first outlet section. The working surface has an opening, and the second outlet section communicates with the outside through the opening. The width of the first outlet section is smaller than the width of the second outlet section.

3. The garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body is also equipped with a control device, which is electrically connected to the steam generator and is used to make the steam generator produce steam. The control device is equipped with a heat dissipation device for cooling the control device, and the water supply device includes a water pipe that passes through the control device on the side close to the heat dissipation device.

4. The garment steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that The water supply device also includes a water storage tank and a water supply pump. The water storage tank is detachably connected to the machine body. When the water storage tank is connected to the machine body, one end of the water supply pipe is connected to the interior of the water storage tank, and the other end of the water supply pipe is connected to the water inlet of the steam generator. The water supply pump is installed on the water delivery pipe and is used to transport water from the water storage tank to the steam generator.

5. The garment steamer according to claim 4, characterized in that The machine body has a first accommodating cavity and a second accommodating cavity that are independent of each other. The steam generating device is disposed in the first accommodating cavity, and the control device is disposed in the second accommodating cavity. A cable passage is provided between the first and second accommodating cavities. One end of the water supply pipe is connected to the outlet of the water storage tank, and the other end of the water supply pipe passes through the cable passage and is connected to the inlet of the steam generator.

6. The garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that The device includes a handheld part and a main body part connected to each other, and the handheld part and the main body part form a preset angle between them, which is between 90° and 110°.

7. The garment steamer according to claim 6, characterized in that The ratio of the length of the handheld part to the length of the main body is between 1 and 1.

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8. The garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam generator includes a heating base and a cover plate. The water inlet of the steam generator is located on the cover plate. A flow channel is defined between the cover plate and the heating base for receiving water input from the water inlet of the steam generator and generating steam. The flow channels are arranged in a labyrinthine pattern, with the upstream end of each flow channel connected to the water inlet of the steam generator and the downstream end connected to the steam outlet.

9. The garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body is equipped with a negative pressure device, which has an air intake that penetrates the working surface; The ratio between the distance between the air suction port and the steam outlet and the width of the working surface is 0.3-0.6; and / or, the distance between the air suction port and the steam outlet is 0.7-1.4 cm.

10. The garment steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control device comprises a control panel and a plurality of keys arranged on the control panel, the plurality of keys are exposed on the side of the machine body away from the working surface. And / or, the plurality of keys comprises three keys arranged in a triangular shape.

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