Garment steamer with detachable docking unit

EP4555142B1Active Publication Date: 2025-09-03VERSUNI HLDG BV
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Patent Information

Application Number
EP2023708456
Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2022-07-14
Filing Date
2023-02-27
Publication Date
2025-09-03
Estimated Expiration
2043-02-27

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Technical Problem

Existing garment steamers face challenges in conveniently positioning the steamer head for docking when the ironing board is tilted at different angular orientations, leading to difficulties in placing and picking up the steamer head from a docking unit.

Method used

A garment steamer design featuring a detachable supporting arm with translational relative movement capabilities, allowing horizontal attachment and detachment from both the ironing board and pole assembly, equipped with snap-fit mechanisms for secure and user-friendly engagement, enabling convenient positioning and orientation of the docking unit.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates easy and secure docking of the steamer head, reduces unintentional detachment, and allows for compact packaging and user-friendly operation, accommodating both right- and left-handed users.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a garment steamer (100) comprising a base (102), a steamer head (104), a hose cord (106) for connecting the base to the steamer head. The garment steamer also comprises a pole assembly (108) comprising at least one pole, and an ironing board (140) mounted on the pole assembly. The garment steamer also comprises a docking unit (110) for docking the steamer head during a non-active steaming period. The garment steamer also comprises a supporting arm (112) having a first extremity (114) for supporting the docking unit and a second extremity (116) detachably connectable to the ironing board. The ironing board comprises a board coupling means allowing a translational relative movement between the supporting arm and the ironing board when the supporting arm is being attached to or detached from the board coupling means.
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  • A garment steamer

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