Ironing device

Abstract

This application discloses an ironing device, comprising: a housing; an ironing table disposed on the top of the housing, with an iron mounted on one side of the ironing table; an adsorption mechanism including an air damper assembly disposed inside the ironing table and an air suction assembly disposed inside the housing, the air suction assembly including an air suction duct and an air exhaust duct, a baffle disposed near the air exhaust port of the air exhaust duct, the baffle being connected to a switch assembly, the switch assembly being at least partially exposed on the outer wall of the air exhaust duct; and a steam boiler assembly including a furnace and an electromagnetic heater, the furnace being connected to a steam pipe, the other end of the steam pipe being connected to the iron. The electromagnetic heater heats the water in the furnace into steam through electromagnetic induction, and delivers the steam to the iron to iron clothes. When ironing clothes of different fabrics, the opening and closing of the baffle is adjusted by controlling the switch assembly, thereby adjusting the air exhaust volume and air suction volume, adjusting the suction negative pressure intensity, improving the adaptability of ironing clothes, improving the ironing effect, and protecting the fabric of the clothes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of garment production equipment, and in particular to an ironing device. Background Technology

[0002] In the garment industry's production chain, the ironing process before packaging is a crucial step in determining the product's appearance quality. Only after ensuring the fabric is smooth and wrinkle-free and the garment has a crisp, well-defined shape can it proceed to the subsequent folding and packaging processes. Related ironing technologies utilize machines that absorb and hold the garment during ironing for better processing.

[0003] However, different fabrics have significantly different requirements for absorbency during ironing. Currently available ironing devices lack adjustable absorbency, which directly prevents them from adapting to a wide variety of fabrics, affecting ironing results and easily damaging the fabric. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main objective of this application is to provide an ironing device that improves the absorbency and adaptability during ironing.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application proposes an ironing device, which includes:

[0006] Chassis;

[0007] An ironing board is located on the top of the machine housing, and an iron is provided on one side of the ironing board;

[0008] The adsorption mechanism includes a damper assembly located inside the ironing table and a suction assembly located inside the chassis. The suction assembly includes a suction duct and an exhaust duct. A baffle is provided near the exhaust port of the exhaust duct. The baffle is connected to a switch assembly. The switch assembly is at least partially exposed on the outer wall of the exhaust duct.

[0009] A steam boiler assembly includes a furnace chamber and an electromagnetic heater disposed inside the casing, the furnace chamber being connected to a steam pipe, the other end of which is connected to the iron.

[0010] In some embodiments, the switch assembly includes a switch shaft connected to the bottom of the baffle and an operating plate connected to the switch shaft. The two ends of the switch shaft pass through the side wall of the exhaust duct. A guide is provided on an outer side wall of the exhaust duct facing the operating plate. The operating plate is constructed with a groove that cooperates with the guide. The guide is inserted into the groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the damper assembly includes an air intake, and the opening of the air intake duct faces the air intake.

[0012] In some embodiments, the damper assembly further includes a plurality of damper blades disposed at the air intake, each of the plurality of damper blades being connected to a driven link, the other end of the driven link being connected to an active link, and the other end of the active link being connected to an operating lever.

[0013] In some embodiments, the end of the operating lever away from the active link extends from the side wall of the ironing table to the outside.

[0014] In some embodiments, the operating lever is connected to a buffer.

[0015] In some embodiments, the ironing table is further provided with a rocker arm, and the end of the operating lever away from the active linkage is disposed within the rocker arm.

[0016] In some embodiments, the suction assembly further includes a negative pressure chamber connected to the suction duct, a fan wheel is disposed in the negative pressure chamber, the fan wheel is connected to a suction motor, and the exhaust duct is connected to the negative pressure chamber.

[0017] In some embodiments, the steam boiler assembly further includes a water tank disposed on the side wall of the casing, the water tank having a water pump inside and a water supply pipe connected to the water tank.

[0018] In some embodiments, the electromagnetic heater is an electromagnetic coil wound around the bottom of the furnace chamber.

[0019] The ironing device of this application has an ironing table on the top of the machine for placing clothing, and an iron on one side of the ironing table for handheld operation by the employee. The furnace of the steam boiler assembly and the electromagnetic heater heat the water inside the furnace to a high temperature through electromagnetic induction heating, generating steam, which is then delivered to the iron through a steam pipe to iron the clothes. The suction assembly of the adsorption mechanism can generate negative pressure airflow, which is transmitted to the damper assembly through the suction pipe. The damper assembly applies the negative pressure airflow to the clothes, causing the clothes to be adsorbed onto the ironing table surface for easy ironing. At the same time, the suction assembly is also equipped with an exhaust duct to form airflow circulation. A baffle and a switch assembly linked to the baffle are set near the exhaust port of the exhaust duct. When ironing different fabrics, the opening and closing of the baffle is adjusted by controlling the switch assembly to adjust the exhaust volume and suction volume, adjust the suction negative pressure intensity, improve the ironing adaptability, improve the ironing effect, and protect the fabric of the clothes. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the ironing device of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the middle;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the chassis of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the damper assembly of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the ironing device of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the AA section. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments in this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0028] It should also be noted that when a component is described as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or there may be an intervening component present. When a component is described as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component present.

[0029] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0030] This application discloses an ironing device 100, please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The ironing device 100 includes:

[0031] Chassis 110;

[0032] An ironing board 120 is located on the top of the machine housing 110, and an iron 140 is provided on one side of the ironing board 120.

[0033] The adsorption mechanism includes a damper assembly located inside the ironing table 120 and a suction assembly located inside the chassis 110. The suction assembly includes a suction duct 132 and an exhaust duct 133. A baffle 134 is provided near the exhaust port of the exhaust duct 133. The baffle 134 is connected to a switch assembly 135. The switch assembly 135 is at least partially exposed on the outer side wall of the exhaust duct 133.

[0034] The steam boiler assembly includes a furnace 162 and an electromagnetic heater 163 located inside a housing 110. The furnace 162 is connected to a steam pipe, the other end of which is connected to an iron 140.

[0035] The main function of the chassis 110 is to house various components and support the ironing table 120. In this embodiment, the chassis 110 can be made of various materials. In a preferred embodiment, the chassis 110 can be made of aluminum alloy.

[0036] The main function of the ironing board 120 is to place garments and provide a flat platform for ironing them. In this application embodiment, the ironing board 120 can be configured in several ways. In a preferred embodiment, please refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the ironing device of this application. The ironing table 120 is disposed on the top of the housing 110. Furthermore, an iron 140 is disposed on one side of the ironing table 120, which can be manually held to iron the clothing placed on the ironing table 120.

[0037] In this embodiment, the ironing board 120 can be made of various materials, including high-temperature resistant materials. For example, a silicone-coated metal plate can be used to ensure that clothes are placed stably and are not easily damaged by high temperatures.

[0038] In this embodiment, the ironing device 100 has an adsorption function, which can adsorb clothing onto the ironing table 120, achieving smooth, wrinkle-free ironing and preventing secondary wrinkles after ironing. The ironing device 100 also includes an adsorption mechanism, which includes an air damper assembly located inside the ironing table 120 and a suction assembly located inside the housing 110. The main function of the suction assembly is to provide negative pressure airflow to the air damper assembly, causing the clothing to be adsorbed onto the ironing table 120.

[0039] In the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a chassis 110 according to an embodiment of this application. The suction assembly is provided with a suction duct 132 to provide a directional flow path for airflow. The material of the suction duct 132 can be selected from various options. For example, rigid PVC can be used.

[0040] Please refer to Figure 1 The main function of the switch assembly 135 is to control the baffle 134 to close or open the exhaust duct 133, and to achieve stepless adjustment of the exhaust volume of the exhaust duct 133. When handling thin fabrics (such as silk) requiring low suction intensity, the opening of the baffle 134 is adjusted by the switch assembly 135 to reduce the suction and exhaust volume; when handling heavy fabrics, the baffle 134 is fully opened to maximize the exhaust volume and increase the negative pressure value. "On-demand adjustment" avoids the problem of excessive suction (damaging the fabric) or insufficient suction caused by a fixed exhaust volume, thus improving the adaptability of the ironing device 100 to ironing clothes, improving the ironing effect and protecting the fabric.

[0041] In this embodiment, the switch assembly 135 can achieve the opening and closing degree by rotating the baffle 134 or by sliding the baffle 134. The specific method depends on the actual needs, and this application does not impose any restrictions here.

[0042] The ironing device 100 provided in this application embodiment mainly achieves ironing through high-temperature steam. The main function of the steam boiler assembly is to generate steam through high temperature and high pressure and deliver it into the iron 140, so that the iron 140 can soften the fiber structure of the garment through the high-temperature steam. In this application embodiment, there are several options for the implementation of the steam boiler assembly. In a preferred embodiment, please refer to... Figure 3 The steam boiler assembly includes a furnace 162 and an electromagnetic heater 163 located inside a casing 110. The inner wall of the furnace 162 contains water, and the outer wall is in contact with the electromagnetic heater 163. The water on the inner wall of the furnace 162 is heated to a high temperature and steam is generated through electromagnetic induction heating.

[0043] In this embodiment, high-temperature steam is transported from the furnace chamber 162 to the iron 140 through a steam pipe. The steam pipe can be made of various materials, such as heat-resistant and flexible materials like cross-linked polyethylene pipes, heat-resistant polyethylene pipes, chlorinated polyvinyl chloride pipes, and silicone rubber pipes. These materials can withstand the temperature of steam for extended periods, extending the service life of the hot water pipes, and their flexibility makes them easy for employees to use.

[0044] In this embodiment, the ironing device 100 has an ironing table 120 on the top of the casing 110 for placing clothing. An iron 140 is mounted on one side of the ironing table 120 for handheld operation by the employee. The boiler chamber 162 and the electromagnetic heater 163 of the steam boiler assembly heat the water inside the boiler chamber 162 to a high temperature via electromagnetic induction, generating steam which is then transported to the iron 140 through a steam pipe to iron the clothes. The suction mechanism's suction component generates negative pressure airflow, which is transmitted to the damper assembly through the suction pipe 132. The negative pressure airflow is applied to the clothes, causing them to be attracted to the surface of the ironing board 120 for easy ironing. At the same time, the suction component is also equipped with an exhaust duct 133 to form an airflow circulation. The exhaust duct 133 is equipped with a baffle 134 and a switch component 135 linked to the baffle 134 near the exhaust port. When ironing clothes of different fabrics, the opening and closing of the baffle 134 is adjusted by controlling the switch component 135 to adjust the exhaust volume and suction volume, adjust the suction negative pressure intensity, improve the ironing adaptability of clothes, improve the ironing effect, and protect the fabric of the clothes.

[0045] In this application, the implementation of the switch assembly 135 can be varied. In a preferred embodiment, please refer to... Figure 2 , Figure 2 for Figure 1 A partially enlarged schematic diagram of section A shows that the switch assembly 135 includes a switch shaft 1351 connected to the bottom of the baffle 134 and an operating plate 1352 connected to the switch shaft 1351. Both ends of the switch shaft 1351 penetrate the side walls of the exhaust duct 133. A guide member 1331 is provided on one outer side wall of the exhaust duct 133 opposite to the operating plate 1352. The operating plate 1352 has a sliding groove 1353 that mates with the guide member 1331, with the guide member 1331 inserted into the sliding groove 1353. The guide groove is arc-shaped. When ventilation is required, the operator controls the sliding groove 1353 of the operating plate 1352 to slide along the guide member 1331, causing the operating plate 1352 to rotate. This rotates the switch shaft 1351, causing the baffle 134 to flip, thus connecting the exhaust duct 133 to the external environment for ventilation.

[0046] In the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The damper assembly includes an air intake 1311, and the opening of the air intake duct 132 faces the air intake 1311.

[0047] In this application embodiment, the shape of the air intake 1311 can be selected in various ways. In a preferred embodiment, the air intake 1311 is rectangular and multiple such intakes are provided to improve adsorption performance.

[0048] In this application, there are several options for implementing the damper assembly. In a preferred embodiment, please refer to... Figure 4The damper assembly also includes multiple damper blades 1312 disposed at the air intake 1311. Each of the multiple damper blades 1312 is connected to a driven link 1313. The other end of the driven link 1313 is connected to an active link 1314. The other end of the active link 1314 is connected to an operating lever 1315.

[0049] Multiple damper blades 1312 can control the ventilation and closure of multiple rectangular air inlets 1311. In this embodiment, the connection between the damper blades 1312 and the air inlets 1311 can be varied; in a preferred embodiment, the damper blades 1312 are rotatably connected to the air inlets 1311. Furthermore, both ends of the damper blades 1312 are connected to the sidewalls of the air inlets 1311 via rotating shafts, allowing them to rotate 0-90° around the shaft, achieving stepless adjustment from fully closed (blocking airflow) to fully open (maximum airflow).

[0050] In this application embodiment, the material of the damper blade 1312 can be selected from various options. In a preferred embodiment, the damper blade 1312 can be made of thin ABS plastic. Furthermore, the length of the damper blade 1312 matches the air intake 1311, and its edges can be smoothed to reduce wind resistance.

[0051] Please refer to the embodiments in this application. Figure 4 One end of the rotating shaft near the driven link 1313 is connected to the driven link 1313, and the other end of the driven link 1313 is connected to the driving link 1314. The driving link 1314 is connected to the operating lever 1315. By pushing the operating lever 1315, the operator can link the driving link 1314 and the driven link 1313, causing the damper blade 1312 to rotate around the rotating shaft, thereby achieving the closing and opening of the air intake 1311.

[0052] In this application embodiment, the shape of the active link 1314 can be selected in several ways. In some embodiments, the active link 1314 is generally in the shape of a "7".

[0053] In this application embodiment, the active linkage 1314 can be configured in several ways. In a preferred embodiment, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4 The end of the operating lever 1315 furthest from the active connecting rod 1314 extends from the side wall of the ironing table 120 to the outside. The end of the operating lever 1315 furthest from the active connecting rod 1314 is defined as the gripping end. During ironing, the operator does not need to put their hands inside the ironing table 120; they only need to grip the gripping end of the operating lever 1315 extending to the outside of the side wall, applying force. This force is transmitted axially along the operating lever 1315 to its connection point with the active connecting rod 1314. The horizontal movement of the active connecting rod 1314 drives the driven connecting rod 1313 to rotate, thereby causing the damper blade 1312 to rotate open or close, improving operational convenience and safety.

[0054] To improve protective components and extend device lifespan, please refer to... Figure 6 The operating lever 1315 is connected to a buffer member 1316. In this embodiment, the buffer member 1316 can be of various types, such as a spring or a rubber elastic sleeve. In a preferred embodiment, the buffer member 1316 can be a spring. The ironing table 120 also has a second suction channel communicating with the suction port 1311, and the operating lever 1315 extends through the second suction channel to the outside of the ironing table 120. A spring is sleeved on the operating lever 1315, with one end near the gripping end of the operating lever 1315 and the other end abutting against the side wall of the second suction channel facing the gripping end. The end of the spring near the gripping end is fixedly connected to the operating lever 1315 to prevent displacement of the spring when the operator pushes the operating lever 1315.

[0055] When the operator applies a pushing force by gripping the end of the operating lever 1315, the spring will compress towards the active connecting rod 1314 due to the force. At this time, the elastic potential energy of the spring begins to accumulate, converting the instantaneously applied concentrated pushing force into the compressive stress of the spring. This avoids the force directly impacting the active connecting rod 1314 rigidly, ensuring that there is no "overshoot" during the movement of the active connecting rod 1314, preventing the damper blade 1312 from adjusting beyond the expected angle, and also preventing excessive force from causing the shaft to break, thus extending the service life of the damper assembly and reducing the maintenance cost of the device.

[0056] After ironing the majority of the garment, please refer to the instructions for ironing the edges and corners. Figure 5 The ironing table 120 is also equipped with a rocker arm 150, and the end of the operating lever 1315 away from the active connecting rod 1314 is located inside the rocker arm 150. In this embodiment, the rocker arm 150 can be configured in several ways. In a preferred embodiment, the rocker arm 150 can be raised, lowered, and rotated relative to the ironing table 120 to adjust its position to fit the garment. Please also refer to... Figure 6 To ensure that the part of the garment that contacts the rocker arm 150 is properly held for better ironing, the interior of the rocker arm 150 is connected to the second suction channel. When the operator adjusts the rocker arm 150, the rocker arm 150 can be linked with the internal operating lever 1315 to adjust the damper assembly, thereby closing the suction port 1311 acting on the ironing table 120. The airflow acting on the rocker arm 150 enables the rocker arm 150 to perform its adsorption function.

[0057] In the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 3 The suction assembly also includes a negative pressure chamber 136 connected to the suction duct 132. A fan wheel is installed inside the negative pressure chamber 136, and the fan wheel is connected to a suction motor. An exhaust duct 133 is connected to the negative pressure chamber 136. The fan wheel can be a centrifugal impeller structure, consisting of a hub and multiple blades. The output shaft of the suction motor is connected to the rotating shaft of the fan wheel.

[0058] When the suction assembly is activated, the suction motor is powered on, and the motor's output shaft drives the impeller to rotate at a set speed. During rotation, the impeller blades generate centrifugal force on the air within the negative pressure chamber 136, throwing the air from the center of the impeller to the edges, creating a low-pressure zone in the center. As the impeller continues to rotate, the low-pressure zone in the center of the negative pressure chamber 136 expands, forming a stable negative pressure environment. Under this negative pressure, air from the suction port 1311 of the ironing table 120 is drawn into the negative pressure chamber 136 through the suction pipe 132. Therefore, the ironing table 120 achieves its suction function, flattening clothing for easier ironing.

[0059] In the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 6 The steam boiler assembly also includes a water tank 161 located on the side wall of the casing 110. The water tank 161 is equipped with a water pump and is connected to a water supply pipe. The other end of the water supply pipe is connected to the furnace 162.

[0060] In a preferred embodiment, by setting up a water tank 161, the water pump installed inside the tank can automatically supply cold water to the furnace 162, which can ensure that the cold water in the furnace 162 is supplied in a timely manner, avoid the inability to supply steam due to insufficient water, and thus affect the ironing of clothes, thereby improving the overall ironing efficiency.

[0061] In this embodiment, the water supply pipe can be made of various materials, such as polyethylene pipe, rigid polyvinyl chloride pipe, stainless steel pipe, etc.

[0062] In this embodiment, there are several options for the configuration of the water tank 161. In a preferred embodiment, please refer to... Figure 5 The water tank 161 is located on the side wall of the casing 110 and is at least partially exposed outside the casing 110, so that employees can supply water to the water tank 161.

[0063] In this embodiment, there are several options for connecting the water supply pipe and the steam pipe. In a preferred embodiment, the water supply pipe is connected to the bottom of the furnace 162, and the steam pipe is connected to the top of the furnace 162. Cold water enters the furnace 162 from the bottom via the water supply pipe and is first heated by the electromagnetic heater 163 at the bottom of the furnace 162. After absorbing heat, its density decreases, and it flows upward. Meanwhile, the unheated cold water at the top, due to its higher density, naturally sinks, forming a continuous thermal convection circulation. This circulation causes the water temperature inside the furnace 162 to gradually increase from bottom to top, eventually forming a stable high-temperature hot water layer at the top, solving the problem of localized overheating caused by the horizontal water inlet / outlet method. Furthermore, the bottom-inlet, top-outlet flow path extends the heating time of the cold water by the electromagnetic heater 163, improving energy utilization.

[0064] In some embodiments, the electromagnetic heater 163 is an electromagnetic coil wound around the bottom of the furnace chamber 162. The electromagnetic coil is heat-resistant and has stable resistivity, enabling it to quickly convert electrical energy into heat energy. The fact that the electromagnetic coil is wound around the bottom of the furnace chamber 162 allows heat to be directly transferred to the cold water inlet, eliminating the need for the cold water to wait for heat to be conducted from the top, thus improving heating efficiency.

[0065] The above are only some or preferred embodiments of this application. Neither the text nor the drawings should limit the scope of protection of this application. All equivalent structural transformations made using the content of this application's specification and drawings under the overall concept of this application, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. An ironing device, characterized in that, include: Chassis; An ironing board is located on the top of the machine housing, and an iron is provided on one side of the ironing board; The adsorption mechanism includes a damper assembly located inside the ironing table and a suction assembly located inside the chassis. The suction assembly includes a suction duct and an exhaust duct. A baffle is provided near the exhaust port of the exhaust duct. The baffle is connected to a switch assembly. The switch assembly is at least partially exposed on the outer wall of the exhaust duct. A steam boiler assembly includes a furnace chamber and an electromagnetic heater disposed inside the casing, the furnace chamber being connected to a steam pipe, the other end of which is connected to the iron.

2. The ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The switch assembly includes a switch shaft connected to the bottom of the baffle and an operating plate connected to the switch shaft. The two ends of the switch shaft pass through the side wall of the exhaust duct. A guide is provided on one outer side wall of the exhaust duct facing the operating plate. The operating plate is constructed with a sliding groove that cooperates with the guide. The guide is inserted into the sliding groove.

3. The ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The damper assembly includes an air intake, and the opening of the air intake duct faces the air intake.

4. The ironing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The damper assembly also includes multiple damper blades disposed at the air intake, each of the multiple damper blades being connected to a driven link, the other end of the driven link being connected to an active link, and the other end of the active link being connected to an operating lever.

5. The ironing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the operating lever away from the active link extends from the side wall of the ironing table to the outside.

6. The ironing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The operating lever is connected to a buffer.

7. The ironing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ironing table is also equipped with a rocker arm, and the end of the operating lever away from the active connecting rod is located inside the rocker arm.

8. The ironing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The suction assembly also includes a negative pressure chamber connected to the suction duct, a fan wheel is provided in the negative pressure chamber, the fan wheel is connected to a suction motor, and the exhaust duct is connected to the negative pressure chamber.

9. The ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steam boiler assembly also includes a water tank located on the side wall of the casing. The water tank is equipped with a water pump and is connected to a water supply pipe. The other end of the water supply pipe is connected to the furnace chamber.

10. The ironing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electromagnetic heater is an electromagnetic coil, which is wound around the bottom of the furnace chamber.

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