Iron soleplate, iron and method for manufacturing an iron soleplate

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an iron soleplate, an iron, and a method for manufacturing an iron soleplate. Iron soleplates are typically made of stainless steel, Teflon, or ceramic. While a stainless steel soleplate is more durable than a ceramic or Teflon soleplate, it has disadvantages in terms of gliding properties. A Teflon soleplate, in turn, has the disadvantage of scratching on metal objects such as zippers and buttons, which impairs its gliding properties.

[0002] Such ironing soles are disclosed, for example, in DE 44 10 410 A1 and DE 36 17 034 A1.

[0003] The invention therefore addresses the problem of providing an ironing sole, an iron and a method for manufacturing an ironing sole, wherein the ironing sole simultaneously has good durability and good gliding properties.

[0004] According to the invention, this problem is solved by an ironing soleplate with the features of claim 1, an iron with the features of claim 5, and a method with the features of claim 6. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are set forth in the following dependent claims.

[0005] The advantages achievable with the invention include, in addition to combining durability with gliding properties, the fact that the new surface of the soleplate offers further possibilities for optimized steam distribution. Furthermore, the soleplate has a unique visual appearance.

[0006] The invention relates to an ironing soleplate comprising two materials arranged in a sequence of peaks and valleys, wherein the first of the two materials is arranged in the valleys and the second of the two materials is arranged on the peaks. This allows the advantages of both materials to be combined. A hybrid ironing soleplate is thus provided.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the two materials are selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, Teflon, ceramic, and aluminum. While stainless steel offers better durability, Teflon, ceramic, and aluminum exhibit superior sliding properties. However, aluminum has a relatively rough surface and is difficult to clean, but it is relatively inexpensive. Stainless steel, on the other hand, is heavier than aluminum and is a relatively scratch-resistant material. Ceramic is relatively expensive but offers very good sliding properties. Teflon also offers very good sliding properties and prevents glare formation. Preferably, the two materials are selected from the group consisting of stainless steel and Teflon.

[0008] According to the invention, the first material is Teflon and the second material is stainless steel. This means that the durable stainless steel is positioned on the peaks and the smooth-gliding Teflon is positioned in the valleys. This simultaneously optimizes both the durability and the gliding properties of the soleplate.

[0009] Preferably, the sole has a honeycomb structure. This improves vapor distribution.

[0010] The invention further relates to an iron having a soleplate according to one or more of the embodiments described above.

[0011] Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for manufacturing an ironing sole, comprising the following steps Providing a sole that has two materials, laser engraving the sole so that the two materials are arranged in a sequence of peaks and valleys, with the first of the at least two materials being arranged in the valleys and the second of the at least two materials being arranged on the peaks.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the two materials are selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, Teflon, ceramic, and aluminum. More preferably, the two materials are selected from the group consisting of stainless steel and Teflon. According to the invention, the first material is Teflon and the second material is stainless steel.

[0013] An embodiment of the invention is shown schematically in the drawings and is described in more detail below. It is shown schematically and not to scale. Fig. 1 is a partial top view of an ironing sole according to the invention; and Fig. 2 is a partial top view of another ironing sole according to the invention.

[0014] Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a partial top view of an ironing sole according to the invention. The ironing sole comprises a sole with two materials 1, 2 arranged in a sequence of peaks and valleys. The first material 1 of the two materials 1, 2 is arranged in the valleys.

[0015] The second material 2 of the two materials 1, 2 is arranged on the peaks. The base has a honeycomb structure, with the peaks and valleys forming the individual honeycombs.

[0016] Fig. 2 shows a partial top view of another ironing sole according to the invention. The in Fig. 2 The soleplate shown corresponds to the one in Fig. 1The soleplate shown differs in that the front part of the soleplate has a pointed shape and the soleplate has openings 3 to allow steam to pass through during operation. Reference symbol list

[0017] 1. First material 2. Second material 3. Opening

Claims

1. Iron soleplate comprising two materials (1, 2) which are arranged in a sequence of peaks and valleys, the first material (1) of the two materials (1, 2) being arranged in the valleys and the second material (2) of the two materials (1, 2) being arranged on the peaks, characterised in that the first material (1) is Teflon and the second material (2) is stainless steel.

2. Iron soleplate according to claim 1, characterised in that the iron soleplate has a honeycomb structure.

3. Iron comprising an iron soleplate according to any of the preceding claims.

4. Method for manufacturing an iron soleplate according to claim 1 or 2, comprising the following steps - providing a soleplate that comprises two materials (1, 2), - laser engraving of the soleplate such that the two materials (1, 2) are arranged in a sequence of peaks and valleys and the first material (1) of the at least two materials (1, 2) is arranged in the valleys and the second material (2) of the at least two materials (1, 2) is arranged on the peaks.