A handheld garment steamer

CN224799194UActive Publication Date: 2026-09-25NINGBO KUNLING ZHINENG TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202522255928.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-24
Publication Date
2026-09-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-24

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Technical Problem

针对现有技术中存在的问题,本实用新型提供了一种手持式挂烫机,以解决背景技术中提到的水箱与机体的连接不稳定,且安装与拆卸不便捷等技术问题

Benefits of technology

本实用新型设置了箱机快连机构,箱机快连机构通过水箱、配合把、配合板和卡接杆的组合设计,实现了水箱与挂烫机本体的快速对接,水箱可定向伸入水槽内,卡接杆插入卡接管,形成初步连接,配合板上的反推簧在分离时提供弹力辅助,使拆卸轻松便捷,简化了挂烫机的水箱安装与拆卸操作,提高了用户使用体验和操作效率。

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a handheld type garment steamer, including garment steamer body, box machine quick -connect mechanism, position clamping mechanism and pressure mechanism, box machine quick -connect mechanism includes water tank and cooperation handle, position clamping mechanism includes rotary sleeve and embedded block, the sink is seted up on the garment steamer body, and box machine quick -connect mechanism passes through the combined design of water tank, cooperation handle, cooperation board and clamping rod, has realized the quick docking of water tank and garment steamer body, and water tank can directional extension into the sink, and clamping rod inserts into the clamping pipe, forms the initial connection, and position clamping mechanism adopts the cooperation design of rotary sleeve and embedded block, provides reliable mechanical locking function, and the embedded block in rotary sleeve inner wall groove is automatically embedded in the clamping groove of clamping rod under the impetus of the winding spring, forms the stable connection, and pressure mechanism provides the additional stability guarantee for whole connection system through the collaborative work of outer rotary sleeve, rotary plate and pressure spring rod.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of garment steamer technology, and more specifically, to a handheld garment steamer. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, handheld garment steamers often suffer from unstable connections between the water tank and the main body. The water tank, a core component of the steamer, stores water and supplies steam. However, the connection design between the water tank and the main body often fails to adequately consider stability and ease of use, leading to the water tank easily detaching or loosening due to vibration or improper operation during use. Detachment not only interrupts the water supply, affecting ironing results, but can also cause water leakage, increasing safety hazards.

[0003] Furthermore, the installation and removal process of the water tank is often not designed with sufficient convenience. Most current garment steamer water tank designs rely on simple slots or clips for fixation, requiring alignment between the water tank and the machine body. However, due to inaccurate slot positioning or inflexible clip design, users often find it difficult to install or remove the water tank. This is especially true when the water tank is heavy or the interface is difficult to align, potentially requiring users to spend considerable time adjusting, increasing inconvenience. Utility Model Content

[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model provides a handheld garment steamer to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art, such as the unstable connection between the water tank and the body, and the inconvenience of installation and disassembly.

[0005] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a handheld garment steamer, comprising a garment steamer body, a quick-connect mechanism, a position locking mechanism, and a pressing mechanism. The quick-connect mechanism includes a water tank and a connecting handle. A connecting handle is installed at the top of one end of the water tank, a connecting plate is installed at one end of the connecting handle, and a locking rod is installed on one end of the connecting plate. A hand handle is installed at the top of the garment steamer body, and a locking tube is connected to one end of the hand handle. The position locking mechanism includes a rotating sleeve and an insert block. The rotating sleeve is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the locking tube. An inner wall groove is formed on the inner wall of the rotating sleeve, and the insert block is rotatably mounted in the inner wall groove. A locking groove is formed on the outer wall of the locking rod, and a rotating spring is installed between the inner wall groove and the insert block, and the rotating spring can push the insert block into the locking groove.

[0006] The present invention is further configured such that the clamping mechanism includes an outer rotating sleeve and a spinning plate, an outer retaining ring is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube, and the outer rotating sleeve is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the outer retaining ring. A clamping spring rod is installed on the outer retaining ring, a spinning plate is installed at the top end of the outer rotating sleeve, a bottom ring is installed at the bottom end of the rotating sleeve, and the rotation of the spinning plate presses against the clamping spring rod, so that the clamping spring rod is stably embedded in the bottom ring.

[0007] The present invention is further configured such that a water tank is provided on the body of the garment steamer, and the water tank can be directionally extended into the water tank. The slot and the embedded block cooperate to form a mechanical lock, thereby improving the connection stability.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a support plate is installed at one end of the hand handle, and the clamping tube is fixedly installed on the support plate, thereby strengthening the structure and improving the stability during use.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that a bottom support plate is installed at the bottom end of the side wall of the clamping pipe, and the outer rotating sleeve is set to rotate at the upper limit of the bottom support plate. The bottom support plate at the bottom of the side wall of the clamping pipe provides a limit rotation support for the outer rotating sleeve, making the rotation of the outer rotating sleeve more stable and controllable.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that a thrust spring is installed at one end of the mating plate, and one end face of the thrust spring is in contact with the bottom support plate. The thrust spring is installed at one end of the mating plate and in contact with the bottom support plate, providing elastic assistance when separating the water tank, making disassembly easier and more convenient.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that the surface of the bottom ring is designed to increase friction, and the compression spring rod extends into the bottom ring to fix the bottom ring and the rotating sleeve. The bottom ring surface is designed to increase friction, and after cooperating with the compression spring rod, it fixes the rotating sleeve, thereby improving the locking effect and the safety of use.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the reverse rotation of the rotating sleeve causes the opening of the card connector to push the embedded block away from the card slot, and the reverse rotation can push the embedded block away from the card slot to achieve quick unlocking.

[0013] (III) Beneficial Effects Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a handheld garment steamer, which has the following advantages: This utility model features a quick-connect mechanism between the water tank and the garment steamer body. Through the combined design of the water tank, the connecting handle, the connecting plate, and the snap-fit ​​rod, the quick-connect mechanism enables rapid docking between the water tank and the garment steamer body. The water tank can be directionally inserted into the water tank, and the snap-fit ​​rod is inserted into the snap-fit ​​tube to form a preliminary connection. The push spring on the connecting plate provides elastic assistance during separation, making disassembly easy and convenient. This simplifies the installation and disassembly of the garment steamer's water tank, improving the user experience and operational efficiency.

[0014] This utility model is equipped with a position locking mechanism. The position locking mechanism adopts a design that combines a rotating sleeve and an embedded block, providing a reliable mechanical locking function. The embedded block in the groove of the inner wall of the rotating sleeve is automatically embedded into the slot of the locking rod under the push of the rotating spring, forming a stable connection. When rotating in the opposite direction, the opening of the locking tube can push the embedded block away from the slot, realizing quick unlocking, enhancing the reliability of the connection, and preventing the water tank from accidentally falling off during use.

[0015] This utility model is equipped with a pressing mechanism. The pressing mechanism provides additional stability for the entire connection system through the coordinated work of the outer rotating sleeve, the pressing plate, and the pressing spring rod. When the pressing plate on the top of the outer rotating sleeve rotates, it presses against the pressing spring rod, causing it to embed into the bottom ring. The increased friction design on the surface of the bottom ring improves the locking effect and significantly enhances the firmness of the connection between the water tank and the garment steamer body. This ensures that the connection remains stable and reliable even under high-frequency vibration and mobile use environments, thereby improving the overall safety and durability of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the device in the unused state of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the water tank connection method in this utility model. Figure 1 ; Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the water tank connection method in this utility model. Figure 2 ; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the position clamping mechanism and the pressing mechanism in this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the position clamping mechanism and the pressing mechanism in this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Garment steamer body; 2. Water tank; 3. Handle; 4. Plate; 5. Connecting rod; 6. Hand handle; 7. Connecting tube; 8. Rotating sleeve; 9. Embedded block; 10. Inner wall groove; 11. Slot; 12. Rotating spring; 13. Outer rotating sleeve; 14. Spinning plate; 15. Outer retaining ring; 16. Compression spring rod; 17. Bottom ring; 18. Water tank; 19. Support plate; 20. Bottom support plate; 21. Reverse thrust spring. Detailed Implementation

[0018] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains.

[0020] In this utility model, unless otherwise stated, the orientations used, such as "up" and "down", usually refer to the direction shown in the accompanying drawings, or to the vertical, perpendicular, or gravitational direction; similarly, for ease of understanding and description, "left" and "right" usually refer to the left and right shown in the accompanying drawings; "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours of each component itself, but the above directional terms are not used to limit this utility model.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-5 A handheld garment steamer includes a garment steamer body 1, a quick-connect mechanism, a position locking mechanism, and a pressing mechanism. The quick-connect mechanism includes a water tank 2 and a mating handle 3. The mating handle 3 is installed at the top of one end of the water tank 2, and a mating plate 4 is installed at one end of the mating handle 3. A locking rod 5 is installed on one end face of the mating plate 4. A hand handle 6 is installed at the top of the garment steamer body 1, and a locking tube 7 is connected to one end of the hand handle 6. The position locking mechanism includes a rotating sleeve 8 and an insert block 9. The rotating sleeve 8 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the locking tube 7. An inner wall groove 10 is formed on the inner wall of the rotating sleeve 8, and the insert block 9 is rotatably installed in the inner wall groove 10. A locking groove 11 is formed on the outer wall of the locking rod 5. A winding spring 12 is installed between the inner wall groove 10 and the insert block 9, and the winding spring 12 can push the insert block 9 into the locking groove 11.

[0022] In this embodiment, a quick connection is achieved between the water tank 2 and the garment steamer body 1. A mating plate 4 is installed on the mating handle 3 at the top of the water tank 2. The locking rod 5 at the end of the mating plate 4 can be inserted into the locking tube 7 at the end of the handle 6 of the garment steamer body 1. During connection, the user inserts the water tank 2 into the water tank 18 of the garment steamer body 1, and at the same time, the locking rod 5 is inserted into the locking tube 7 to complete the initial connection. During separation, the locking rod 5 is pulled out from the locking tube 7, and the water tank 2 separates from the garment steamer body 1. The push spring 21 on the mating plate 4 provides elastic assistance during the separation process, making it easier for the water tank 2 to separate from the garment steamer. When the water tank 2 is removed from the main body 1, the locking mechanism ensures the stability of the connection between the water tank 2 and the main body 1 of the garment steamer. When the locking rod 5 is inserted into the locking tube 7, the rotating sleeve 8 on the outer wall of the locking tube 7 starts to work. The embedded block 9 in the groove 10 on the inner wall of the rotating sleeve 8 is automatically embedded into the slot 11 on the outer wall of the locking rod 5 under the push of the rotating spring 12, forming a mechanical lock to prevent the locking rod 5 from accidentally coming out and to ensure that the water tank 2 is firmly connected to the main body 1 of the garment steamer. When unlocking, the rotating sleeve 8 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the opening of the locking tube 7 pushes the embedded block 9 away from the slot 11, releasing the locking rod 5 so that the water tank 2 can be removed.

[0023] The clamping mechanism includes an outer rotating sleeve 13 and a spinning plate 14. An outer retaining ring 15 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube 7, and the outer rotating sleeve 13 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the outer retaining ring 15. A clamping spring rod 16 is installed on the outer retaining ring 15. A spinning plate 14 is installed at the top end of the outer rotating sleeve 13, and a bottom ring 17 is installed at the bottom end of the rotating sleeve 8. The rotation of the spinning plate 14 presses against the clamping spring rod 16, so that the clamping spring rod 16 is stably embedded in the bottom ring 17.

[0024] In this embodiment, the clamping mechanism provides additional stability to the position locking mechanism. The outer retaining ring 15 on the outer wall of the locking tube 7 works in conjunction with the outer rotating sleeve 13. During use, rotating the outer rotating sleeve 13 causes the top spin plate 14 to press against the compression spring rod 16 on the outer retaining ring 15, causing the compression spring rod 16 to embed into the bottom ring 17 at the bottom of the rotating sleeve 8. The increased friction design on the surface of the bottom ring 17 enhances the fixing effect, ensuring that the rotating sleeve 8 will not loosen accidentally. The double locking design greatly improves the stability and security of the connection. To unlock, rotating the outer rotating sleeve 13 in the opposite direction causes the spin plate 14 to release the compression spring rod 16, thus releasing the lock on the bottom ring 17.

[0025] Please see Figures 1-5 As a supplementary embodiment of a handheld garment steamer with a quick-connect mechanism, a position locking mechanism, and a pressing mechanism: A water tank 18 is provided on the garment steamer body 1, and the water tank 2 can be directionally extended into the water tank 18. A support plate 19 is installed at one end of the handle 6. The clamping tube 7 is fixedly installed on the support plate 19. A bottom support plate 20 is installed at the bottom end of the side wall of the clamping tube 7, and the outer rotating sleeve 13 is set to rotate at the upper limit of the bottom support plate 20. A push spring 21 is installed at one end of the mating plate 4, and one end face of the push spring 21 is in contact with the bottom support plate 20. The surface of the bottom ring 17 is designed to increase friction. The pressing spring rod 16 extends into the bottom ring 17 to fix the bottom ring 17 and the rotating sleeve 8. The reverse rotation of the rotating sleeve 8 causes the opening of the clamping tube 7 to push the embedded block 9 away from the slot 11.

[0026] More specifically, the user inserts the water tank 2 into the water tank 18 of the garment steamer body 1, and simultaneously inserts the locking rod 5 on the mating handle 3 into the locking tube 7 at the end of the hand handle 6. The embedded block 9 in the position locking mechanism automatically embeds into the slot 11 of the locking rod 5 under the action of the rotating spring 12, initially locking the position. Then, the outer rotating sleeve 13 is rotated, causing the pressure plate 14 to press against the pressure spring rod 16. The pressure spring rod 16 is embedded into the bottom ring 17, forming a secondary lock to ensure a stable connection. At this time, the water tank 2 is firmly connected to the garment steamer body 1 and can be used safely. First, rotate the outer rotating sleeve 13 in the opposite direction to release the locking mechanism; then rotate the rotating sleeve 8 in the opposite direction to disengage the embedded block 9 from the slot 11; finally, with the help of the elastic force provided by the push spring 21 on the mating plate 4, the water tank 2 can be easily removed from the garment steamer body 1. The whole process is quick and convenient, without the need for tools.

[0027] In summary, when the entire device is in use or operation: when the quick-connect mechanism needs to be activated to achieve a quick connection between the water tank 2 and the garment steamer body 1, a mating plate 4 is installed on the mating handle 3 at the top of the water tank 2. The locking rod 5 at the end of the mating plate 4 can be inserted into the locking tube 7 at the end of the handle 6 of the garment steamer body 1. During connection, the user inserts the water tank 2 into the water tank 18 of the garment steamer body 1, and at the same time, the locking rod 5 is inserted into the locking tube 7 to complete the initial connection. During separation, the locking rod 5 is pulled out from the locking tube 7, and the water tank 2 separates from the garment steamer body 1. The push spring 21 on the mating plate 4 provides elastic assistance during the separation process, making it easier to remove the water tank 2 from the garment steamer body 1.

[0028] When the position locking mechanism is in operation, it ensures the stability of the connection between the water tank 2 and the garment steamer body 1. When the locking rod 5 is inserted into the locking tube 7, the rotating sleeve 8 on the outer wall of the locking tube 7 starts to work. The embedded block 9 in the groove 10 on the inner wall of the rotating sleeve 8 is automatically embedded into the slot 11 on the outer wall of the locking rod 5 under the push of the rotating spring 12, forming a mechanical lock to prevent the locking rod 5 from accidentally coming out and to ensure that the water tank 2 and the garment steamer body 1 are firmly connected. When unlocking, the rotating sleeve 8 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the opening of the locking tube 7 pushes the embedded block 9 away from the slot 11, releasing the locking rod 5 so that the water tank 2 can be removed.

[0029] When the clamping mechanism is in operation, it provides additional stability to the position locking mechanism. The outer retaining ring 15 on the outer wall of the locking tube 7 works in conjunction with the outer rotating sleeve 13. In use, the outer rotating sleeve 13 is rotated, and the top spin plate 14 presses against the compression spring rod 16 on the outer retaining ring 15, so that the compression spring rod 16 is embedded in the bottom ring 17 at the bottom of the rotating sleeve 8. The increased friction design on the surface of the bottom ring 17 increases the fixing effect and ensures that the rotating sleeve 8 will not loosen accidentally. The double locking design greatly improves the stability and safety of the connection. When unlocking, the outer rotating sleeve 13 is rotated in the opposite direction, and the spin plate 14 releases the compression spring rod 16, releasing the lock on the bottom ring 17.

[0030] The user inserts the water tank 2 into the water tank 18 of the garment steamer body 1, and simultaneously inserts the locking rod 5 on the mating handle 3 into the locking tube 7 at the end of the hand handle 6. The embedded block 9 in the position locking mechanism automatically embeds into the slot 11 of the locking rod 5 under the action of the rotating spring 12, initially locking the position. Then, the outer rotating sleeve 13 is rotated, causing the pressure plate 14 to press against the pressure spring rod 16. The pressure spring rod 16 is embedded into the bottom ring 17, forming a secondary lock to ensure a stable connection. At this time, the water tank 2 is firmly connected to the garment steamer body 1 and can be used safely. First, rotate the outer rotating sleeve 13 in the opposite direction to release the locking mechanism; then rotate the rotating sleeve 8 in the opposite direction to disengage the embedded block 9 from the slot 11; finally, with the help of the elastic force provided by the push spring 21 on the mating plate 4, the water tank 2 can be easily removed from the garment steamer body 1. The whole process is quick and convenient, without the need for tools.

[0031] Of all the solutions mentioned above, those involving the connection between two components can be selected according to the actual situation, such as welding, bolt and nut connection, bolt or screw connection, or other known connection methods, which will not be elaborated here. For all the fixed connections mentioned above, welding is preferred. Although embodiments of this utility model have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A handheld garment steamer, comprising a garment steamer body (1), a quick-connect mechanism, a position locking mechanism, and a pressing mechanism, characterized in that: The quick-connect mechanism of the machine includes a water tank (2) and a connecting handle (3). The connecting handle (3) is installed at the top end of one end of the water tank (2). A connecting plate (4) is installed at one end of the connecting handle (3). A locking rod (5) is installed on one end face of the connecting plate (4). A hand handle (6) is installed at the top end of the garment steamer body (1). A locking tube (7) is connected to one end of the hand handle (6). The position locking mechanism includes a rotating sleeve (8) and an embedded block (9). The rotating sleeve (8) is rotatably installed on the outer wall of the locking tube (7). An inner wall groove (10) is opened on the inner wall of the rotating sleeve (8). An embedded block (9) is rotatably installed in the inner wall groove (10). A locking groove (11) is opened on the outer wall of the locking rod (5). A winding spring (12) is installed between the inner wall groove (10) and the embedded block (9). The winding spring (12) can push the embedded block (9) into the locking groove (11).

2. A handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes an outer rotating sleeve (13) and a swivel plate (14). An outer retaining ring (15) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the clamping tube (7), and the outer rotating sleeve (13) is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the outer retaining ring (15). A clamping spring rod (16) is installed on the outer retaining ring (15). A swivel plate (14) is installed at the top end of the outer rotating sleeve (13), and a bottom ring (17) is installed at the bottom end of the rotating sleeve (8). The rotation of the swivel plate (14) presses against the clamping spring rod (16), so that the clamping spring rod (16) is stably embedded in the bottom ring (17).

3. A handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The garment steamer body (1) is provided with a water tank (18), and the water tank (2) can be oriented to extend into the water tank (18).

4. A handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support plate (19) is installed at one end of the hand handle (6), and the clamping tube (7) is fixedly installed on the support plate (19).

5. A handheld garment steamer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the side wall of the card tube (7) is provided with a bottom support plate (20), and the outer rotating sleeve (13) is set to rotate at the upper limit of the bottom support plate (20).

6. A handheld garment steamer according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the mating plate (4) is equipped with a thrust spring (21), and one end face of the thrust spring (21) is in contact with the bottom support plate (20).

7. A handheld garment steamer according to claim 2, characterized in that: The surface of the bottom ring (17) is designed to increase friction, and the compression spring rod (16) extends into the bottom ring (17) to fix the bottom ring (17) and the rotating sleeve (8).

8. A handheld garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The reverse rotation of the rotating sleeve (8) causes the opening of the card tube (7) to push the embedded block (9) away from the card slot (11).