A base for garment care equipment and an ironing device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a base for garment care equipment and an ironing device. The base includes a main body, and an annular groove for storing a power cord is formed on the outer wall surface of the main body. At least one set of limiting members is disposed within the annular groove to prevent the power cord from detaching from the groove. A gap smaller than the outer diameter of the power cord is formed between the limiting members or between the limiting members and the top / bottom wall of the annular groove, thus confining the power cord within the annular groove and allowing it to be squeezed or squeezed out only under pressure. This technical solution allows the power cord to be wound and stored in the annular groove, avoiding the problem of messy power cord placement, facilitating the storage of garment care equipment, improving overall tidiness, and enhancing the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of clothing care equipment technology, and in particular to a base suitable for clothing care equipment and an ironing device. Background Technology

[0002] Garment care equipment mainly includes irons, steam irons, dryers, garment steamers, etc. Since the working parts need to move on the surface of clothes or fabrics, the base of the working parts, such as irons or garment care equipment, will use a power cord of a certain length to meet the needs of medium and long distance use. However, when not in use, the power cord is easy to become messy due to the inconvenience of storage. The messy storage of the power cord not only affects the overall tidiness, but also makes the power connector position prone to damage due to frequent folding in non-fixed directions, which can easily lead to safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, a base for garment care equipment and an ironing device are provided, which are designed to allow the power cord to be wound in an annular groove for storage, thereby avoiding the problem of messy power cord placement and facilitating the storage of garment care equipment, thus overcoming at least one of the above-mentioned technical defects.

[0004] The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A base for a garment care device includes a main body, the outer wall surface of which has an annular groove for receiving a power cord.

[0006] The annular groove is provided with at least one set of limiting members to prevent the power cord from coming out of the annular groove, and there is a gap between the limiting members or between the limiting members and the top / bottom wall of the annular groove that is smaller than the outer diameter of the power cord, so that the power cord is confined in the annular groove and can only be squeezed into or squeezed out of the annular groove when under force.

[0007] Preferably, a power interface is also provided in the annular groove along the extension direction of the groove, for connecting a power cord in the annular groove, so that the power cord can be stored along the annular groove.

[0008] Preferably, each set of limiting components includes two limiting members arranged vertically opposite each other, and each limiting member extends at least partially into the annular groove, with a gap formed between each pair of opposite limiting members.

[0009] Preferably, each set of limiting members includes a limiting member embedded in the top or bottom wall of the annular groove, and the limiting member at least partially extends into the annular groove and forms a gap with the wall on the other side.

[0010] Preferably, each limiting member is axially movable in the top or bottom wall of the annular groove, and the main body is also provided with a number of return springs equal to the limiting members, each return spring being used to cause a limiting member to return to its initial position.

[0011] Preferably, at least one limiting member is arranged near the location of the plug after the power cord is wound in the annular groove.

[0012] Preferably, the limiting member includes a connected head and a rod, with one end of the head away from the rod extending into the annular groove and forming an arc surface, and the rod being inserted into the top or bottom wall of the annular groove.

[0013] Preferably, the outer wall of the rod has a raised portion, and an annular groove is formed between the raised portion and the head. The top wall and / or bottom wall are provided with mounting grooves for engaging the limiting member. The mounting grooves include a first groove for accommodating a portion of the head and a second groove for passing through the annular groove, so that the limiting member can be limited and installed in the mounting groove.

[0014] Preferably, along the direction from the head of the limiting member to the rod, the raised portion has a gradually converging first inclined surface, and the inner wall of the second groove has a gradually converging second inclined surface, so that the limiting member can be inserted into the mounting groove and is prevented from being dislodged outward.

[0015] This utility model also provides an ironing device, including an iron and a base as described above, wherein the upper surface of the main body of the base forms a receiving groove for placing the iron.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the above technical solution are as follows:

[0017] The base for garment care equipment includes a main body with an annular groove and a limiting member. It also has a gap that allows the power cord to be squeezed into or squeezed out of the annular groove only when under stress, so that the power cord can be wound around the annular groove for storage. This avoids the problem of messy power cord placement, facilitates the storage of garment care equipment, improves overall tidiness, and provides a better user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a partial perspective view of the base of the garment care equipment according to this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged view of the base of the garment care equipment of this utility model after the power cord has been removed;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged view of the base of the garment care equipment of this utility model after the upper shell has been removed;

[0021] Figure 4This is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of the base of the garment care equipment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easy to understand, the following embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0023] See Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the figure, the base for clothing care equipment provided in this embodiment includes a main body 1, and an annular groove 3 for receiving the power cord 2 is formed on the outer wall surface of the main body 1; wherein,

[0024] At least one set of limiting members 4 are provided in the annular groove 3 to prevent the power cord 2 from coming out of the annular groove 3. The limiting members 4 or the limiting members 4 and the top wall 31 / bottom wall 32 of the annular groove 3 form a gap with a distance smaller than the outer diameter of the power cord 2, so that the power cord 2 is limited to the annular groove 3 and can only be squeezed into or squeezed out of the annular groove 3 when under force.

[0025] Based on the above technical solution, the base for clothing care equipment includes a main body 1, on which an annular groove 3 and a limiting member 4 are formed, and a gap is formed that allows the power cord 2 to be squeezed into or squeezed out of the annular groove 3 only when under force, so that the power cord 2 can be wound around the annular groove 3 for storage, avoiding the problem of messy placement of the power cord 2, facilitating the storage of clothing care equipment, improving overall tidiness, and providing a better user experience.

[0026] In a preferred embodiment, specifically as follows: Figure 2 As shown, a power interface 5 is also provided in the annular groove 3 along the extension direction of the groove, for connecting the power cord 2 in the annular groove 3, so that the power cord 2 can be neatly stored along the annular groove 3.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, combined with Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, each set of limiting members 4 includes two limiting members 41 arranged vertically opposite each other, and each limiting member 41 extends at least partially into the annular groove 3, forming the gap between each pair of opposite limiting members 41. In another embodiment, each set of limiting members 4 includes a limiting member 41 embedded in the top wall 31 or bottom wall 32 of the annular groove 3, and the limiting member 41 extends at least partially into the annular groove 3, forming the gap between itself and the wall on the other side.

[0028] The number of limiting members 41 in the limiting member 4 can be a single one or two opposite each other, both of which can achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives. As another embodiment, each limiting member 41 can be axially movable in the top wall 31 or bottom wall 32 of the annular groove 3. The main body 1 is also provided with a number of return springs equal to the number of limiting members 41. Each return spring is used to cause one limiting member 41 to return to its initial position, that is, to cause the limiting member 41 to move in the direction of extending into the annular groove 3.

[0029] As a further preferred embodiment, at least one limiting member 4 is arranged near the location of the plug 6 after the power cord 2 is wound inside the annular groove 3, and its position can be arranged based on the length of the power cord 2. Further, the limiting member 41 includes a connected head 42 and a rod 43, with one end of the head 42 opposite to the rod 43 extending into the annular groove 3 and forming an arc surface, and the rod 43 being inserted into the top wall 31 or bottom wall 32 of the annular groove 3. Further, the outer wall of the rod 43 has a protrusion 44, forming an annular groove 45 between the protrusion 44 and the head 42, and the top wall 31 and / or bottom wall 32 are provided with mounting grooves 33 for engaging the limiting member 41. The mounting groove 33 includes a first groove for accommodating a portion of the head 42 and a second groove for passing through the annular groove 45, such that the limiting member 41 can be limited and installed within the mounting groove 33.

[0030] As a further preferred embodiment, along the direction from the head 42 to the rod 43 of the limiting member 41, the raised portion 44 has a gradually converging first inclined surface 46, and the inner wall of the second groove has a gradually converging second inclined surface 34, so that the limiting member 41 can be inserted into the mounting groove 33 and is restricted from being pulled outward. At least it is difficult to pull out of the limiting member 41 without force, so that it is easy to assemble by hand without fasteners, overcoming the problem that the space in the annular groove 3 is limited and it is not easy to assemble with tools.

[0031] This solution also provides an ironing device, including an iron and a base as described above, wherein the upper surface of the main body 1 of the base is formed with a receiving groove for placing the iron, so as to store the iron.

[0032] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art will understand that many changes, modifications, and even equivalents can be made within the spirit and scope defined by the claims of the present utility model, all of which will fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A base for a garment care device, comprising a main body (1), wherein an annular groove (3) is formed on the outer wall surface of the main body (1) for receiving a power cord (2); characterized in that, At least one set of limiting members (4) are arranged in the annular groove (3) to prevent the power line (2) from coming out of the annular groove (3). A gap smaller than the outer diameter of the power line (2) is formed between the limiting member (4) or between the limiting member (4) and the top wall (31) / bottom wall (32) of the annular groove (3), so that the power line (2) is limited to the annular groove (3) and can only be squeezed into or squeezed out of the annular groove (3) when under force.

2. The base suitable for use in a garment care appliance as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, A power interface (5) is also provided in the annular groove (3) along the extension direction of the groove, for connecting a power line (2) in the annular groove (3), so that the power line (2) can be stored along the annular groove (3).

3. The base suitable for use in a garment care appliance as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, Each set of limiting members (4) includes two limiting members (41) arranged opposite each other, and each limiting member (41) extends at least partially into the annular groove (3), and the gap is formed between each pair of opposite limiting members (41).

4. The base suitable for use in a clothes care appliance as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the limiting members (4) includes a limiting member (41) embedded in the top wall (31) or bottom wall (32) of the annular groove (3), and the limiting member (41) extends at least partially into the annular groove (3) and forms the gap with the wall on the other side.

5. The base adapted for use with a garment care appliance as defined in claim 3, wherein, Each of the limiting members (41) can be axially movable in the top wall (31) or bottom wall (32) of the annular groove (3). The main body (1) is also provided with a number of reset springs equal to the number of the limiting members (41). Each of the reset springs is used to cause one of the limiting members (41) to reset to the initial position.

6. A base suitable for use in a laundry treatment appliance as claimed in claim 3 or 4 or 5, characterised in that, At least one of the limiting members (4) is arranged near the location of the plug (6) after the power cord (2) is wound in the annular groove (3).

7. The base adapted for use with a garment care appliance as defined in claim 3, wherein, The limiting member (41) includes a connected head (42) and a rod (43). One end of the head (42) away from the rod (43) extends into the annular groove (3) and forms an arc surface. The rod (43) is inserted into the top wall (31) or bottom wall (32) of the annular groove (3).

8. The base adapted for use with a garment care appliance as defined in claim 7, wherein, The outer wall of the rod (43) has a raised portion (44), and an annular groove (45) is formed between the raised portion (44) and the head (42). The top wall (31) and / or bottom wall (32) are provided with mounting grooves (33) for engaging the limiting member (41). The mounting groove (33) includes a first groove for accommodating a part of the head (42) and a second groove for passing through the annular groove (45), so that the limiting member (41) can be limited and installed in the mounting groove (33).

9. The base adapted for use with a garment care appliance as defined in claim 8, wherein, Along the direction from the head (42) to the rod (43) of the limiting member (41), the bulge (44) has a first tapering slope (46), and the inner wall of the second slot has a second tapering slope (34), so that the limiting member (41) can be clamped into the mounting slot (33) and be limited from being pulled out.

10. An ironing device, characterized by The base (1) of the base according to any one of claims 1 to 9 is provided with a receiving slot on the upper end surface thereof for placing the iron.

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