Multi-functional fabric ironing apparatus

Abstract

The application relates to a multifunctional fabric ironing device, which is applied to the field of fabric processing devices. The device comprises a machine body, a steam assembly, a water tank and a sticky accessory. The machine body is internally provided with a mounting cavity. The steam assembly is arranged in the machine body and is used for generating steam. The water tank can be connected to the steam assembly to supply water for the steam assembly, and the water tank is at least partially accommodated in the mounting cavity. The sticky accessory is sleeved on the periphery of the water tank, the outer wall of the sticky accessory is spaced from the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and the sticky accessory is configured to be capable of adhering lint. The application can clean the lint and dust on clothes first, and then iron the clothes through the sticky accessory for adhering lint, so that the process of pretreating the fabric by using other appliances by a user is omitted, the cleaning efficiency and the use convenience of the user are improved. In addition, the sticky accessory can be stored in the machine body after use, so that the overall volume of the device is effectively reduced, and the portability is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of fabric processing equipment, and in particular to a multifunctional fabric ironing device. Background Technology

[0002] A garment steamer is a household appliance that uses high-temperature steam to soften clothing fibers for ironing. Its working principle involves a built-in heating element that rapidly vaporizes water in a tank, generating high-temperature, high-pressure steam, which is then ejected at high speed through nozzles and penetrates the fabric. The heat from the steam during operation quickly relaxes the fabric fibers. Combined with handheld devices used to pull and press the garments, this causes the fibers to expand and realign, thus eliminating wrinkles.

[0003] As people's needs increase, there are also higher functional requirements for garment steamers. For example, when wearing clothes, people often encounter the phenomenon of static electricity attracting lint, and when steaming, other tools are needed to pre-treat the clothes, which affects the steaming efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a multi-functional fabric ironing device to address the problem that garment steamers have limited functionality and require other appliances to pre-treat clothes, which reduces the efficiency of garment steaming.

[0005] This application provides a multifunctional fabric ironing device, which adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A multifunctional fabric ironing device includes a body, a steam component, a water tank, and an adhesive attachment. The body has a built-in mounting cavity. The steam component is located inside the body and is used to generate steam. The water tank is connected to the steam component to supply water to it, and at least partially is housed within the mounting cavity. The adhesive attachment is sleeved around the water tank, with its outer wall spaced from the inner wall of the mounting cavity. The adhesive attachment is configured to adhere to lint.

[0007] In one embodiment, the water tank includes at least a housing and a self-sealing assembly mounted on the housing, the housing having a conductive element, and the self-sealing assembly being configured to be detachably connected to the conductive element;

[0008] The self-sealing component has a closed state and a conductive state. When the conductive component is connected to the self-sealing component, the self-sealing component switches to the conductive state and the water tank is opened. When the conductive component is separated from the self-sealing component, the self-sealing component switches to the closed state and the water tank is closed.

[0009] In one embodiment, the self-sealing assembly includes a water outlet connector, a seal, and a plug. The water outlet connector is mounted on the housing and has a water outlet channel. The conductive member is at least partially insertable into the water outlet channel. The seal is located on one side of the water outlet connector and has a water outlet hole that communicates with the water outlet channel. The plug is located within the water outlet channel and is configured to extend and retract along the extension direction of the water outlet channel.

[0010] When the conductive member is inserted into the water outlet channel, the sealing member is compressed and separated from the sealing member, the water outlet is open, and the water tank is opened; after the conductive member is removed from the water outlet channel, the sealing member contacts the sealing member to block the water outlet, and the water tank is closed.

[0011] In one embodiment, the sealing member includes a sliding portion and a resetting portion disposed within the water outlet channel. The sliding portion is located between the resetting portion and the sealing member and is configured to move along the water outlet channel. The sliding portion can contact the sealing member to block the water outlet hole. The resetting portion is configured to extend and retract along the extension direction of the water outlet channel, so that the sliding portion always has a tendency to move toward the sealing member.

[0012] In one embodiment, the steam assembly includes a steam generator and a connecting pipe disposed within the fuselage, the steam generator being connected to the conductor via the connecting pipe for converting water into steam.

[0013] In one embodiment, the steam assembly further includes a water pump disposed within the body, the water pump being installed on the connecting pipe for pumping water from the water tank to the steam generator.

[0014] In one embodiment, the housing includes at least an outer shell and a cover, the outer shell having a water inlet, and the cover being detachably mounted to the outer shell for sealing the water inlet.

[0015] In one embodiment, the outer shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell being fitted together, the self-sealing component being fitted into the upper shell, and the cover being detachably mounted on the lower shell.

[0016] In one embodiment, the body includes a main body and a gripping part connected to each other, with the main body and the gripping part arranged at an angle.

[0017] In one embodiment, the multifunctional fabric ironing device further includes a power cord and a protective sleeve, the power cord being used to electrically connect the steam component to an external power source, and the protective sleeve being fitted into the body and covering the power cord.

[0018] The aforementioned multi-functional fabric ironing device, with its built-in adhesive attachment for removing lint and dust, allows users to pre-treat clothing before ironing, eliminating the need for additional pre-treatment and improving cleaning efficiency and ease of use. Furthermore, the adhesive attachment can be stored inside the machine after use, effectively reducing its overall size and enhancing portability. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a multifunctional fabric ironing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a multifunctional fabric ironing device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of a multifunctional fabric ironing device in one embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank and adhesive attachments in one embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 2 A magnified view of part A in the middle.

[0024] Attached image annotations:

[0025] 1. Body; 11. Main body; 12. Grip part; 13. Mounting cavity; 2. Steam assembly; 21. Steam generator; 22. Connecting pipe fittings; 23. Water pump; 3. Water tank; 31. Housing; 311. Outer shell; 3111. Upper shell; 3112. Lower shell; 3113. Water inlet; 312. Cover; 32. Self-sealing assembly; 321. Water outlet connector; 3211. Water outlet channel; 322. Seal; 3221. Water outlet hole; 323. Sealing part; 3231. Sliding part; 3232. Reset part; 33. Conductor; 4. Adhesive accessories; 5. Power cord; 6. Protective cover. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0028] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., 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, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] If an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0032] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-5 The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail.

[0033] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 A perspective view of a multifunctional fabric ironing device according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a multifunctional fabric ironing device according to an embodiment of this application is shown. An embodiment of this application provides a multifunctional fabric ironing device, including but not limited to any one of a steam garment steamer, an electric iron, and a steam ironing combo machine. Specifically, the multifunctional fabric ironing device in this application is a steam garment steamer, including a body 1 and a steam component 2, a water tank 3, and adhesive attachments 4 integrated inside the body 1.

[0034] The adhesive attachment 4 can be a common tear-off roller type lint remover, a washable silicone lint remover, or an electrostatic lint remover. This application does not limit the specific type, as long as it can effectively remove lint from the fabric surface. When using the multi-functional fabric ironing equipment, the water inlet of the steam component 2 is connected to the water outlet of the water tank 3. The water tank 3 is filled with ironing water and supplied to the steam component 2. The steam component 2 heats the water into high-temperature steam for ironing the fabric.

[0035] In this embodiment, the machine body 1 includes a main body 11 and a grip 12 connected to each other, with the main body 11 and the grip 12 arranged at an angle. Preferably, the grip 12 is vertically connected to the main body 11, and a nozzle for outputting high-temperature steam is provided on the side of the main body 11 away from the grip 12, so that the user is always facing away from the nozzle during operation, thereby avoiding the user being burned by high-temperature steam and improving the safety of using the multi-functional fabric ironing equipment.

[0036] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the multi-functional fabric ironing device also includes a power cord 5 and a protective sleeve 6. The power cord 5 is electrically connected to the aforementioned steam component 2 to connect the steam component 2 to an external power source. The protective sleeve 6 is embedded inside the body 1 and covers the outer perimeter of the power cord 5 to protect the outer sheath of the power cord 5, reduce wear and tear on the power cord 5 caused by the body 1, and thus extend the service life of the multi-functional fabric ironing device.

[0037] Continue reading Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the body 1 has an internal mounting cavity 13 for accommodating the adhesive attachment 4 and the water tank 3. The mounting cavity 13 extends along a first direction and penetrates one side wall of the body 1 to form a mounting opening (not shown). In this embodiment, the water tank 3 is constructed as a cylindrical structure and can be at least partially inserted into the mounting cavity 13 along the first direction. The aforementioned adhesive attachment 4 is sleeved around the water tank 3, and a gap is formed between the outer wall of the adhesive attachment 4 and the inner wall of the mounting cavity 13 to prevent the adhesive attachment 4 from sticking to the inner wall of the mounting cavity 13 during the assembly and disassembly of the water tank 3, thereby ensuring smooth assembly and disassembly.

[0038] Specifically, to further ensure the ease of disassembly and assembly of the water tank 3 and the ease of use of the adhesive attachment 4, the water tank 3 is constructed as a variable-diameter cylinder that is thinner at the front and thicker at the back. Along the first direction, the water tank 3 includes a front section, a middle section, and a rear section connected sequentially from front to back. The front section and the middle section can both be inserted into the mounting cavity 13 along the first direction, and the diameter of the rear section is set to be larger than the inner diameter of the mounting cavity 13, so that the user can quickly disassemble and assemble the water tank 3 and the adhesive attachment 4 by grasping the rear section.

[0039] In the above embodiments, with Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the first direction is specifically the left and right direction, with the front end being the left end shown in the figure and the rear end being the right end shown in the figure.

[0040] The aforementioned multi-functional fabric ironing device, with its built-in adhesive attachment 4 for removing lint and dust, allows users to pre-treat fabrics before ironing, eliminating the need for additional pre-treatment and improving cleaning efficiency and ease of use. Furthermore, the adhesive attachment 4 can be stored inside the main body 1 after use, effectively reducing the overall size of the device and enhancing portability.

[0041] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the assembly of a multifunctional fabric ironing device according to an embodiment of this application is shown. In some embodiments, the water tank 3 includes at least a housing 31 and a self-sealing component 32 mounted on the housing 31, and a guide 33 is provided inside the body 1. The water tank 3 can be detachably connected to the guide 33 along a first direction.

[0042] Specifically, the self-closing component 32 has a closed state and a conductive state, such as Figure 2 As shown, when the self-sealing component 32 installed on the housing 31 is connected to the conductor 33 along the first direction, the self-sealing component 32 is in a conductive state, at which time the water tank 3 is open and can supply water to the steam component 2. Figure 3 As shown, when the self-sealing component 32 moves along the first direction with the housing 31 and separates from the conductor 33, the self-sealing component 32 immediately switches to the closed state. At this time, the water tank 3 is closed to prevent water leakage when the user rolls the lint on the fabric surface.

[0043] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the water tank 3 and the adhesive attachment 4 in one embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 5 It shows Figure 2 A partial enlarged view of part A. In some embodiments, the self-sealing assembly 32 includes at least a water outlet connector 321, a seal 322, and a plug 323. The water outlet connector 321 is fitted into the housing 31 and has a water outlet channel 3211. The end of the guide member 33 can be inserted into the water outlet channel 3211 along a first direction. The seal 322 is disposed on one side of the water outlet connector 321 to... Figure 5 As shown in the example, the seal 322 is located on the left side of the water outlet head and has a water outlet hole 3221 that can connect to the water outlet channel 3211; the plug 323 is located in the water outlet channel 3211 and is configured to extend and retract in the first direction.

[0044] When the guide member 33 is inserted into the water outlet channel 3211, the guide member 33 pushes the sealing member 323 to the right along the first direction, so that the sealing member 323 is compressed and separated from the sealing member 322, the water outlet 3221 is opened, and the water tank 3 is opened; after the guide member 33 moves out of the water outlet channel 3211 along the first direction, the sealing member 323 extends along the first direction until it contacts the sealing member 322 to block the water outlet 3221, so that the water tank 3 is closed.

[0045] For details, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 5 As shown, the sealing member 323 includes a sliding portion 3231 and a resetting portion 3232 disposed within the water outlet channel 3211. The sliding portion 3231 is located between the resetting portion 3232 and the sealing member 322 and is movable within the water outlet channel 3211 along a first direction. One side of the sliding portion 3231 can contact the sealing member 322 to block the water outlet 3221. The resetting portion 3232 is configured to extend and retract along the first direction, so that the sliding portion 3231 always tends to move toward the sealing member 323.

[0046] In this embodiment, the sliding part 3231 can specifically be a steel ball installed in the water outlet channel 3211, and the reset part 3232 can specifically be a spring fixed in the water outlet channel 3211. When processing the fabric, the user first pulls the water tank 3 and the adhesive attachment 4 out of the mounting cavity 13 along the first direction, and then uses the adhesive attachment 4 to brush the fabric surface to clean the lint. During this process, the water tank 3 acts as a roller for the adhesive attachment 4, making it easier for the user to grip and improving user comfort and convenience.

[0047] When the user pulls the water tank 3 and adhesive attachment 4 out of the mounting cavity 13, the end of the guide gradually moves out of the water outlet channel 3211 along the first direction. During this process, the reset part 3232 always applies a thrust towards the sealing part 322 to the sliding part 3231. Figure 5 As shown in the example, the reset part 3232 always applies a leftward thrust to the sliding part 3231, so that the sliding part 3231 always tends to move towards the seal 322 until the left end face of the sliding part 3231 abuts against the right end face of the seal 322 and blocks the water outlet 3221 of the seal 322, thereby achieving the sealing operation of the entire water tank 3.

[0048] After the user cleans the lint off the fabric surface, the water tank 3 and adhesive attachment 4 can be inserted into the mounting cavity 13 along the first direction until the guide member 33 is inserted into the water outlet channel 3211 along the first direction, thereby opening the water passage between the water tank 3 and the steam assembly 2. During this process, the guide member 33 is gradually inserted into the water outlet channel 3211 along the first direction and applies a rightward push to the sliding part 3231, so that the sliding part 3231 can overcome the leftward push applied by the reset part 3232 and move to the right, so that the sliding part 3231 separates from the seal 322, thereby opening the water outlet 3221, allowing the steam assembly 2 to draw water from the water tank 3 to generate high-temperature steam.

[0049] The self-sealing component 32 in this application effectively prevents water leakage from the water tank 3 during the use of the adhesive attachment 4. Meanwhile, after use, the adhesive attachment 4 can be stored in the mounting cavity 13 along with the water tank 3, and the water path between the water tank 3 and the steam assembly 2 is directly connected via the guide component 33, ensuring convenient operation and user comfort.

[0050] See Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the steam assembly 2 includes a steam generator 21 and a connecting pipe 22 installed inside the body 1. The steam generator 21 is connected to the aforementioned conductor 33 via the connecting pipe 22 to convert the water output from the water tank 3 into high-temperature steam for subsequent ironing. In this embodiment, the steam generator 21 includes, but is not limited to, any one of an instantaneous steam generator, a thermal reservoir steam generator, a pulse steam generator, or a hybrid steam generator, as long as it can convert water into high-temperature steam. This application does not impose any restrictions on this.

[0051] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the housing 31 of the water tank 3 includes at least an outer shell 311 and a cover 312, so as to... Figure 4 As shown in the example, the right end of the outer casing 311 is provided with a water inlet 3113, and the cover 312 can be detachably assembled to the outer casing 311 along the first direction to achieve a sealing operation of the water inlet 3113. In this embodiment, the cover 312 and the outer casing 311 are detachably fixed by means of a threaded connection. It is understood that in some other embodiments, the cover 312 and the outer casing 311 can also be connected by an interference fit, and this application does not limit this.

[0052] Specifically, the outer shell 311 includes an upper shell 3111 and a lower shell 3112 that can be interlocked. The aforementioned self-sealing component 32 is embedded in the upper shell 3111, and the cover 312 is detachably installed in the lower shell 3112. In this embodiment, the outer shell 311 is constructed as a detachable structure, allowing it to be manufactured in sections during the manufacturing process, which helps reduce manufacturing difficulty. Furthermore, the detachable structure also facilitates the assembly of the self-sealing component 32, reducing assembly difficulty and thus lowering production costs.

[0053] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0054] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A multifunctional fabric ironing device, characterized in that, include: The body has a built-in mounting cavity; A steam assembly, located within the fuselage, is used to generate steam; A water tank, connected to the steam assembly for supplying water to the steam assembly, the water tank being at least partially housed within the mounting cavity; and... An adhesive attachment is fitted around the periphery of the water tank, with its outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall of the mounting cavity, and the adhesive attachment is configured to adhere to lint.

2. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water tank includes at least a shell and a self-sealing assembly mounted on the shell, the body having a conductive element, and the self-sealing assembly being configured to be detachably connected to the conductive element; The self-sealing component has a closed state and a conductive state. When the conductive component is connected to the self-sealing component, the self-sealing component switches to the conductive state and the water tank is opened. When the conductive component is separated from the self-sealing component, the self-sealing component switches to the closed state and the water tank is closed.

3. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The self-sealing component includes a water outlet connector, a sealing element, and a plugging element. The water outlet connector is installed on the housing and has a water outlet channel. The conductive element is at least partially able to be inserted into the water outlet channel. The sealing element is located on one side of the water outlet connector and has a water outlet hole that can connect to the water outlet channel; The sealing element is disposed within the water outlet channel and is configured to extend and retract along the extension direction of the water outlet channel; When the conductive member is inserted into the water outlet channel, the sealing member is compressed and separated from the sealing member, the water outlet is open, and the water tank is opened; after the conductive member is removed from the water outlet channel, the sealing member contacts the sealing member to block the water outlet, and the water tank is closed.

4. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sealing member includes a sliding part and a resetting part disposed within the water outlet channel. The sliding part is located between the resetting part and the sealing member and is configured to move along the water outlet channel. The sliding part can contact the sealing member to block the water outlet hole. The resetting part is configured to extend and retract along the extension direction of the water outlet channel so that the sliding part always has a tendency to move toward the sealing member.

5. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The steam assembly includes a steam generator and connecting pipes disposed within the body. The steam generator is connected to the conductor via the connecting pipes to convert water into steam.

6. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The steam assembly also includes a water pump located inside the body, the water pump being installed on the connecting pipe for pumping water from the water tank to the steam generator.

7. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The housing includes at least an outer shell and a cover, the outer shell having a water inlet, and the cover being detachably mounted to the outer shell for sealing the water inlet.

8. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The outer shell includes an upper shell and a lower shell, which are fitted together. The self-sealing component is fitted into the upper shell, and the cover is detachably installed in the lower shell.

9. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fuselage includes a main body and a gripping part that are connected to each other, and the main body and the gripping part are arranged at an angle.

10. The multifunctional fabric ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multifunctional fabric ironing device also includes a power cord and a protective sleeve. The power cord is used to electrically connect the steam component to an external power source, and the protective sleeve is embedded in the machine body and covers the power cord.

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