Household appliance comprising a carrying strap

Abstract

A household ironing and / or garment-steaming appliance comprising a body (2) including a carrying strap (5), the strap (5) having a first end fixed to a first side of the body (2) and a second end fixed to a second side of the body (2), the strap (5) being able to occupy an extended position in which the strap (5) extends away from the body (2) to be placed over a shoulder to allow the appliance to be carried, characterized in that the body (2) includes a device for holding the strap (5) in a storage position in which the strap (5) extends along the body (2), the body (2) having a guide element (29A) disposed on the first side of the body (2), the strap (5) being able to slide under the guide element (29A) to be brought into the storage position and in that, in the storage position,The strap (5) comprises a first part extending along the body (2) between the second end (5B) and the guide element (29A), passing under the guide element (29A), and comprises a second part, forming a loop extending between the first end (5A) and the guide element (29A), which is folded along the body (2) passing over the guide element (29A).

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household ironing and / or steaming appliances comprising a body comprising a carrying strap, the strap comprising a first end fixed to a first side of the body and a second end fixed to a second side of the body and capable of occupying a deployed position in which the strap extends away from the body to be arranged on a shoulder in order to allow the appliance to be transported. State of the art

[0002] Document EP 3 094 773 discloses a household appliance comprising a base comprising a carrying strap, the strap comprising a first end fixed to a first side of the base and a second end fixed to a second side of the base, the strap being able to occupy a deployed position in which the strap extends away from the base to be arranged on a shoulder in order to allow the appliance to be transported.

[0003] However, such a strap has the disadvantage of hanging over the edge of the device when not in use for transporting the device. Thus, there is a risk that this strap could be inadvertently hooked by the user when not in use for transporting the device, which could cause it to fall and damage the device. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of these drawbacks.

[0005] To this end, the invention relates to a household ironing and / or steaming appliance comprising a body comprising a carrying strap, the strap comprising a first end fixed to a first side of the body and a second end fixed to a second side of the body, the strap being able to occupy a deployed position in which the strap extends away from the body to be arranged on a shoulder in order to allow the appliance to be transported, characterized in that the body comprises a device for holding the strap in a storage position in which the strap extends along the body.

[0006] Such a feature allows the strap to be stored in a position in which the risk of snagging is eliminated.

[0007] According to the invention, the body comprises a guide element arranged on the first side of the body, the strap being able to slide under the guide element to be brought into the storage position.

[0008] According to the invention, in the storage position, the strap comprises a first portion extending along the body, between the second end and the guide element, passing under the guide element, and comprises a second portion forming a loop extending between the first end and the guide element, which is folded along the body passing over the guide element.

[0009] Such a feature allows to reduce the length of the strap in the storage position.

[0010] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, in the storage position, the second part of the strap is arranged over the first part of the strap.

[0011] This feature makes it possible to optimize the size of the strap in the storage position by superimposing the two parts of the strap.

[0012] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the device comprises magnetic means ensuring that the strap is held in the storage position.

[0013] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the first end and second end of the strap are fixed on two opposite sides of the body.

[0014] Such a feature makes carrying the device using the strap more comfortable.

[0015] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the guide element and the first end of the strap are arranged on the same side of the body.

[0016] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the body comprises a second guide element advantageously arranged on a side of the body opposite that receiving the first guide element.

[0017] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the body comprises a carrying handle, the first end and the second end of the strap being arranged on either side of the carrying handle.

[0018] Such a feature allows to optimize the ergonomics of using the device.

[0019] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, in the storage position, the strap extends along the carrying handle and passes over the latter.

[0020] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the body comprises a receiving groove in which the strap is placed in the storage position, this receiving groove advantageously extending along the carrying handle.

[0021] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the strap comprises a device for adjusting the length of the strap in the deployed position.

[0022] This feature allows the strap length to be adjusted to the person's height for greater ergonomics of use.

[0023] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the strap comprises a tongue which can slide along the strap and makes it possible to fix the end of the strap to the body when it is folded into the storage position along the body.

[0024] Such a feature allows to optimize the ergonomics of using the device.

[0025] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the tab is held by magnetic attraction on the body of the device when the strap occupies the storage position.

[0026] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the device comprises an ironing and / or smoothing tool connected to the body by a cord.

[0027] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the base comprises a storage sheath into which the cord can be inserted by being folded in the form of a loop.

[0028] According to an advantageous characteristic of the invention, the body is a base containing a reservoir. Brief description of the figures

[0029] The aims, aspects and advantages of the present invention will be better understood from the description given below of a particular embodiment of the invention presented by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the appended drawings in which: There figure 1 is a perspective view of an ironing / steaming apparatus according to a particular embodiment of the present invention, the base being shown in a vertical position with the strap in the storage position and the iron arranged in the storage cavity of the base; The figure 2 is a perspective view of the iron fitted to the appliance figure 1 ; There figure 3 is a perspective view of the base of the device of the figure 1 , with the strap in the storage position; The figure 4 is another perspective view of the base of the device of the figure 1 , with the strap in the storage position; The figure 5 is a perspective view of the base of the device of the figure 1 without the strap; The figure 6 is another perspective view of the base of the device of the figure 1 without the strap; The figure 7 is a perspective view of the base with the strap in the deployed position; The figure 8 is a side view of the base with the strap in the deployed position; The figure 9 is another perspective view of the base with the strap in the deployed position; The figure 10 is a perspective view of the base with the strap in an intermediate folding position; The figure 11 is a side view of the device of the figure 1 with the base arranged in a horizontal position and the strap in the storage position.

[0030] Only the elements necessary for understanding the invention have been shown. To facilitate reading of the drawings, the same elements bear the same references from one figure to another.

[0031] There figure 1 and the figure 11 represent an ironing appliance conventionally comprising an iron 1 and a portable base 2 connected to each other by a cord 3, partially illustrated in these figures, the base 2 being electrically connected to a domestic network by a cable, not visible in the figures.

[0032] The base 2 contains, in a manner known per se, a reservoir 20 provided with a filling hatch 21 and a pump, not visible in the figures; which draws water from the reservoir 20 to send it through a pipe integrated in the cord 3, towards the iron 1.

[0033] In accordance with the figure 2 , the iron 1 comprises a flat soleplate 10, surmounted by a body 11 and comprises a gripping handle 12 comprising a front end attached to the body 11 and a free rear end projecting laterally from the body 11, the handle 12 being arranged cantilevered relative to the soleplate 10.

[0034] The body 11 contains, in a manner known per se, a foundry, not visible in the figures, which is in thermal contact with the sole 10 and which comprises a heating resistor, regulated by means of a thermostat, advantageously non-adjustable, making it possible to maintain the temperature of the sole 10 around a set temperature of the order of 135°C.

[0035] The casting is preferably made of aluminum and includes an instantaneous vaporization chamber into which water from the reservoir 20 is injected by the pump, the operation of the pump being controlled by a trigger 13 arranged under the front end of the handle 12. The pump and the vaporization chamber are advantageously sized to allow the production of a steam flow rate of the order of 25 gr / min continuously when the trigger 13 is actuated.

[0036] The steam produced by the steam chamber is diffused through steam outlet holes 14 provided on a flat ironing surface of the soleplate 10, the latter conventionally comprising a pointed front end 10A and a rounded rear end 10B.

[0037] In accordance with the figure 2 , the cord 3 exits the iron 1 through an opening provided on an upper surface of the handle 12 and is equipped with a cord guide device 4 which holds the cord 3 in a direction inclined towards the rear of the handle 12. The rear end of the handle 12 advantageously has a beveled shape comprising a flat rear surface 12A forming, with the plane of the sole 10, a V which has an obtuse angle α of the order of 145°.

[0038] In accordance with the figure 3 , the base 2 has, in profile view, a generally oval shape and has a rounded end comprising a first series of feet 22A, 22B, 22C, called main feet, on which the base 2 can rest stably in a vertical position, illustrated in the figure 1 , and a tapered end, of smaller width, equipped with a carrying handle 23. For example, the base 2 has a width of between 18 and 25 cm at its rounded end and a width of between 5 and 15 cm at its tapered end.

[0039] The base 2 has a rear face, substantially flat, comprising a second series of feet 24A, 24B, 24C, called lateral feet, advantageously made of elastomer, on which it can rest stably in a horizontal position, illustrated in the figure 11 .

[0040] Base 2 also has a front face, visible on the figure 4 , comprising a storage cavity 25 in which the iron 1 can be placed during inactive ironing phases and for its storage.

[0041] This storage cavity 25 comprises a base formed by a front plane and a rear plane arranged in a V, the front plane comprising projecting pads 26 on which the soleplate 10 of the iron 1 rests and the rear plane having a bearing surface 25A on which the rear surface 12A of the handle 12 rests. Preferably, the bearing surface 25A has an inclination adapted so that the rear surface 12A of the handle 12 extends parallel to the bearing surface 25A when the soleplate 10 rests against the pads 26.

[0042] According to a particular embodiment, the bearing surface 25A and the end of the handle 12 of the iron 1 are mutually attracted towards each other by magnetic attraction. For this purpose, the bearing surface 25A may comprise a magnet 27 which cooperates with a ferromagnetic material, such as a metal plate 12B, arranged on the rear surface 12A of the handle 12.

[0043] Preferably, the magnet 27 is sized to exert sufficient force to hold the rear end of the handle 12 in position against the bottom of the cavity 25 when the base 2 is being transported but without however generating a lifting of the base 2 when the user exerts traction on the handle 12 to extract the iron 1 from its storage cavity 25. Thus, during ironing work, the user can extract the iron 1 from the storage cavity 25 without causing a lifting of the base 2, whether the latter rests in the horizontal position or in the vertical position.

[0044] In accordance with the figure 4 , the storage cavity 25 comprises a peripheral wall 25B which matches the shape of the front end and the lateral edges of the soleplate 10 of the iron 1. This peripheral wall 25B advantageously extends along the edge of the front plane of the storage cavity 25 so as to laterally guide the front end of the iron 1 in the storage cavity 25. Preferably, the peripheral wall 25B laterally covers the body 11 over a height of less than 5 cm when the iron 1 is placed in the storage cavity 25 so as to facilitate the positioning and extraction of the iron 1.

[0045] In the particular embodiment illustrated in the figures, the front plane of the storage cavity 25 and the peripheral wall 25B have a pointed end which projects from the base 2, this pointed end supporting one of the main feet 22A, 22B, 22C, the other two main feet being supported by two wings 20A, 20B which project from the rear face of the base 2.

[0046] In accordance with the figure 5 , the carrying handle 23 has an inverted U-shaped body which comprises a first end 23A which extends from a first lateral face of the base 2 and a second end 23B which extends from a second lateral face, opposite the first lateral face of the base 2. The first lateral face of the base 2 comprises, in the extension of the carrying handle 23, a storage sheath 28 in which the cord 3 connecting the base to the iron 1 can be inserted by being folded in the form of a loop.

[0047] Base 2 also has a strap 5, visible on the figures 3 et 4 , which comprises a first end 5A fixed in the vicinity of the first end 23A of the carrying handle 23 and a second end 5B held on the second lateral face of the base 2, at a point located in the extension of the carrying handle 23, preferably at a distance from the latter.

[0048] In accordance with the figures 5 et 6 , the base 2 comprises a groove 29 for receiving the strap 5 which extends along the first and second lateral faces of the base 2 and along the carrying handle 23. The first end 5A of the strap 5 is fixed to a first end of the groove 29, visible in the figures 4 And 7 , arranged at the foot of the carrying handle 23 and the second end of the strap 5B is advantageously held at a second end of the groove 29 arranged in the center of the rounded end of the base 2.

[0049] The base 2 comprises a first guide bridge 29A arranged on the side of the carrying handle 23, in the vicinity of the first end 5A of the strap 5, and a second guide bridge 29B arranged symmetrically on the other side of the carrying handle 23. The first and second guide bridges 29A, 29B extend transversely to the groove 29 and above the latter, the strap 5 passing under the first and second guide bridges 29A, 29B when it is in a deployed position as shown in the figures 7 And 8 .

[0050] This deployed position of the strap 5 allows the user to transport the device by placing the strap 5 on his shoulder, the strap 5 then being stretched, by the weight of the device, between the first 5A and second 5B ends of the strap 5.

[0051] Preferably, and as illustrated in the figure 9 , the strap 5 is equipped with a device allowing the length of the loop formed by the strap 5 to be adjusted in the deployed position.

[0052] This device comprises, in a manner known per se, an adjustment loop 6 which can be slid manually along the strap 5, the strap 5 being able to slide around an axis 29C arranged at the second end of the groove 29 and comprising one end fixed to a central bar 6A of the adjustment loop 6.

[0053] Thus, the strap 5 is not rigidly fixed to the second end of the groove 29 but can slide around the axis 29C when the adjustment loop 6 is moved along the strap 5, such a movement of the adjustment loop 6 making it possible to vary the length of the loop formed by the strap 5 in the deployed position.

[0054] When the strap 5 is not used for transporting the device, it can be arranged in a storage position illustrated in particular on the figures 1 à 3 , in which the strap 5 extends in the groove 29, along the carrying handle 23 and on the side of the base 2.

[0055] In accordance with the figures 7 And 8 , the device comprises a tongue 7 having a gripping part 71 which extends above the strap 5 and a bar 72 which passes under the strap 5 and can slide along the latter, the strap 5 passing through an opening 70 formed between the gripping part 71 and the bar 72.

[0056] This tab 7 is arranged between the first end 5A of the strap 5 and the first guide bridge 29A. Thus, when the user wishes to bring the strap 5 into the storage position, he grasps the tab 7 and exerts vertical traction on the latter so as to slide the strap 5 under the first guide bridge 29A until the strap 5 is taut in the groove 29, as illustrated in the figure 10 . This then results in a portion of the strap 5 which forms a loop which extends between the first end 5A of the strap 5, the tongue 7 and the first guide bridge 29A. This portion of the strap 5 can then be folded down along the base 2, while exerting tension on the strap 5 using the tongue 7, to bring the latter into the vicinity of the second end 5B of the strap 5, as illustrated in the figures 1 à 3 . The tongue 7 is then immobilized by wedging the latter in the groove 29, in order to maintain the strap 5 in the storage position. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the tongue 7 can be held in the groove 29 by magnetic attraction. For this purpose, the tongue 7 can advantageously comprise a magnet cooperating with a metallic or magnetic part arranged in the bottom of the groove 29, or at the edge of the latter, to ensure that the tongue 7 is held in position in the groove 29.

[0057] The device thus produced has the advantage of providing improved user ergonomics.

[0058] Indeed, the base 2 of such a device has the advantage of being able to be arranged in two stable positions. A first working position corresponding to the vertical position, illustrated in particular on the figure 1 in which the base rests stably on its three main feet 22A, 22B, 22C and a second position corresponding to the horizontal position, illustrated in the figure 11 in which the base rests stably on its three lateral feet 24A, 24B, 24C. Thus, when using the device or for storage, the user can decide to place the base in the position that suits him best. In particular, the integration of the foot 22C on a projecting part of the base 2 delimiting the storage cavity 25 makes it possible to increase the stability of the base 2, by moving the foot 22C away from the two feet 22A and 22B, while limiting the volume and bulk of the base 2.

[0059] In addition, the device thus produced has the advantage of having a shallow storage cavity 25, open on the front face of the base 1, offering easy installation and extraction of the iron 1 while ensuring stable and effective support of the iron 1 when transporting the base 2 by the carrying handle 23 or by the strap 5.

[0060] The carrying handle 23 also makes it possible to easily tilt the base 2 from the vertical to the horizontal position and vice versa, without risk of burning with the iron 1, the carrying handle 23 having the advantage of being arranged opposite the part of the storage cavity 25 receiving the soleplate 10 of the iron.

[0061] Finally, the presence of the strap 5, which can be placed on the user's shoulder, allows the appliance to be transported without generating significant fatigue and without encumbering the hands. In addition, this strap 5 has the advantage of being able to be arranged in a storage position in which the strap 5 is perfectly integrated into the base 2 and does not hinder the user during ironing work.

[0062] Of course, the present invention is in no way limited to the embodiment described and illustrated, which has been given only as an example. Modifications remain possible, in particular from the point of view of the constitution of the various elements, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention, defined by the attached claims.

[0063] Thus, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the tongue and the strap may be locally covered with a self-gripping coating to ensure that the tongue is immobilized on the strap when the latter is in the storage position.

[0064] Thus, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the base may contain a pressurized steam generator and the connecting cord connecting the base to the iron may include a conduit for transporting the steam.

Claims

1. Household electrical appliance for ironing and / or smoothing, comprising a body (2) comprising a carrying strap (5), the strap (5) comprising a first end (5A) fastened to a first side of the body (2) and a second end (5B) fastened to a second side of the body (2), the strap (5) being able to occupy a deployed position in which the strap (5) extends at a distance from the body (2) so as to be arranged on a shoulder in order to allow the appliance to be carried, characterised in that the body (2) comprises a device for holding the strap (5) in a storage position in which the strap (5) extends along the body (2), the body (2) comprising a guide element (29A) arranged on the first side of the body (2), the strap (5) being able to slide under the guide element (29A) in order to be brought into the storage position, and in that, in the storage position, the strap (5) comprises a first part extending along the body (2) between the second end (5B) and the guide element (29A), passing under the guide element (29A), and comprises a second part, forming a loop which extends between the first end (5A) and the guide element (29A), and which is folded up along the body (2), passing over the guide element (29A).

2. Household electrical appliance according to claim 1, characterised in that, in the storage position, the second part of the strap is arranged over the first part of the strap (5).

3. Household electrical appliance according to any of claims 1 to 2, characterised in that the first end (5A) and second end (5B) of the strap (5) are fastened to two opposite sides of the body (2).

4. Household electrical appliance according to any of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the guide element (29A) and the first end (5A) of the strap are arranged on the same side of the body (2).

5. Household electrical appliance according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the body (2) comprises a second guide element (29B) advantageously arranged on a side of the body (2) opposite that receiving the first guide element (29A).

6. Household electrical appliance according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the body comprises a carrying handle (23) and in that the first end (5A) and the second end (5B) of the strap (5) are arranged on either side of the carrying handle (23).

7. Household electrical appliance according to claim 6, characterised in that, in the storage position, the strap (5) extends along the carrying handle (23) and passes over the latter.

8. Household electrical appliance according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the body (2) comprises a receiving groove (29) in which the strap (5) is located in the storage position.

9. Household electrical appliance according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the strap (5) comprises a device (6) for adjusting the length of the strap (5) in the deployed position.

10. Household electrical appliance according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the strap (5) comprises a tongue (7) which can slide along the strap (5) and enables the end of the strap (5) to be fastened to the body (2) when it is folded up into the storage position along the body (2), the tongue advantageously being held by magnetic attraction on the body of the appliance when the strap occupies the storage position.

11. Household electrical appliance according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that it comprises an ironing and / or smoothing tool (1) connected to the body (2) by a cord (3).

12. Household electrical appliance according to claim 11, characterised in that the base comprises a storage sheath (28) into which the cord (3) can be inserted by being folded up in the form of a loop.

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