Hot press

Abstract

To provide a hot press capable of uniformly heating and pressurizing a fabric.SOLUTION: A hot press 11 comprises: a body part 12; a support part 17 that is fitted to the body part and supports a fabric F1; an arm 21 that is fitted to the body part and rotates with respect to the body part; a guide arm 31 that is fitted to the body part and rotates with respect to the body part; a pressurizing part 51 that is fitted to the arm and pressurizes the fabric; and a heating part 65 fitted to the pressurizing part. The support part has a support surface 18 for supporting the fabric. The pressurizing part has a pressurizing surface 57 for pressurizing the fabric. The body part has a rotation axis 14 for supporting the arm. The guide arm guides the pressurizing part so that rotation of the arm with respect to the guide arm causes the pressurizing part to be displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressurizing surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a heat press. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a heat press machine having a support section for supporting a fabric, a press section for pressing the fabric, and a heating section attached to the press section. The heat press machine transfers or adheres the medium to the fabric by applying heat and pressure to the fabric and the medium. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-315468 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the heat press machine described in Patent Document 1, the pressure unit is displaced in an arc relative to the support unit. Therefore, the pressure unit may not contact the fabric uniformly. For example, the pressure unit may contact the fabric in order starting from the part closest to the center of rotation. In this case, uneven heating or uneven pressing may occur in the fabric. In other words, the heat press machine may not be able to heat and press the fabric uniformly. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The heat press machine that solves the above problem includes a main body, a support part attached to the main body and supporting the fabric, an arm attached to the main body and rotating relative to the main body, a guide arm attached to the main body and rotating relative to the main body, a pressurizing part attached to the arm and pressing the fabric, and a heating part attached to the pressurizing part, the support part has a support surface that supports the fabric, the pressurizing part has a pressurizing surface that presses the fabric, the main body has a rotation shaft that supports the arm, and the guide arm guides the pressurizing part so that the pressurizing part is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressurizing surface by the arm rotating relative to the guide arm. According to the above configuration, the pressurizing part moves in an arc by the arm rotating relative to the main body. The pressurizing part moves in a direction perpendicular to the pressurizing surface by the arm rotating relative to the guide arm. This allows the pressurizing part to approach the support part with the pressurizing surface parallel to the support surface. Therefore, the heat press machine can uniformly heat and pressurize the fabric.

[0006] In the above-mentioned hot press machine, the pressure applying unit may have a guide shaft extending perpendicular to the pressure applying surface, and the guide arm may have a guide hole into which the guide shaft is inserted. According to the above-mentioned configuration, the pressure applying unit is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressure applying surface by the guide shaft being guided by the guide arm. Therefore, the pressure applying unit is easily displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressure applying surface while maintaining a stable posture.

[0007] In the above-mentioned heat press machine, the guide arm has a guide plate in which the guide hole is opened, the pressure applying portion has a spring inserted into the guide shaft and a fastener attached to the guide shaft, and the spring may contact the fastener and the guide plate. According to the above-mentioned configuration, the spring is sandwiched between the guide plate and the fastener. The spring rebounds to maintain the distance between the guide plate and the fastener. That is, the spring maintains the positional relationship between the pressure applying portion and the guide arm. Therefore, when the pressure applying portion approaches the support portion by the rotation of the arm, the guide arm is also displaced together with the pressure applying portion. That is, the arm rotates around the rotation axis, and the guide arm is interlocked. It is easier to use than when the guide arm rotates independently of the arm.

[0008] In the above-mentioned heat press machine, the main body part may have a stopper that restricts the rotation of the guide arm, and the guide arm may contact the stopper by rotating together with the arm so that the pressure unit approaches the support unit, and the arm may rotate relative to the guide arm by the guide arm contacting the stopper. According to the above-mentioned configuration, the rotation of the guide arm is restricted by the stopper by the arm rotating so that the pressure unit approaches the support unit. That is, the arm can rotate relative to the guide arm by rotating relative to the main body part. Therefore, it is easier to use than the case where the guide arm is stopped separately.

[0009] In the above-mentioned heat press machine, the guide arm may contact the stopper with the support surface and the pressure surface parallel to each other. According to the above-mentioned configuration, the pressure unit moves along the guide shaft with the pressure surface parallel to the support surface by simply rotating the arm relative to the main body. Therefore, the heat press machine can uniformly heat and press the fabric without requiring the user's effort.

[0010] In the above-mentioned heat press machine, the rotation shaft may support the guide arm. According to the above-mentioned configuration, the arm and the guide arm rotate about a common rotation shaft. Therefore, it is easy for a user to handle the arm and the guide arm as a whole. Effect of the Invention

[0011] According to the present invention, the fabric can be uniformly heated and pressed. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view showing one embodiment of a heat press machine. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a top view of the arm, the guide arm and the pressure unit. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a side view of the pressure member when it is rising relative to the support member. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a side view of the pressure member when it is lowered relative to the support member. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a side view showing the pressure member pressing against the support member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] An embodiment of a heat press machine will be described below with reference to the drawings. The heat press machine transfers or adheres a medium, such as a transfer sheet or adhesive, to a fabric by applying heat and pressure to the fabric, such as a woven fabric, knitted fabric, or nonwoven fabric. The heat press machine transfers images, such as photographs or patterns, to clothing, or adheres ornaments, such as beads or sequins.

[0014] <Heat press machine> 1, the hot press machine 11 includes a main body 12. The main body 12 supports various components that the hot press machine 11 includes.

[0015] The main body 12 has a frame 13. The frame 13 is made of, for example, metal. The main body 12 has a rotating shaft 14. The rotating shaft 14 is attached to the frame 13. The rotating shaft 14 extends in a first direction D1. The first direction D1 is the axial direction of the rotating shaft 14. The rotating shaft 14 supports an arm 21, which will be described later. The rotating shaft 14 is an axis that serves as the rotation center of the arm 21. In one example, the rotating shaft 14 supports a guide arm 31, which will be described later, in addition to the arm 21. The rotating shaft 14 is an axis that serves as the rotation center of the guide arm 31.

[0016] The main body 12 has a stopper 15. The stopper 15 is attached to the frame 13. In one example, the stopper 15 is a protrusion that protrudes from the frame 13. The stopper 15 extends in a first direction D1. The stopper 15 comes into contact with the guide arm 31 to restrict the rotation of the guide arm 31. The stopper 15 is located rearward of the rotation shaft 14. The stopper 15 may electromagnetically restrict the rotation of the guide arm 31.

[0017] The heat press 11 may include an operation unit 16. The operation unit 16 is attached to the main body 12. In one example, the operation unit 16 is attached to the frame 13. The operation unit 16 is attached to the frame 13 so as to face forward, for example. The forward direction of the heat press 11 is the direction facing the heat press 11 when a user uses the heat press 11.

[0018] The operation unit 16 is operated by a user. The operation unit 16 includes, for example, a button, a switch, a lever, etc. The user operates the operation unit 16 from the front of the heat press machine 11. By operating the operation unit 16, the user causes the heat press machine 11 to transfer or adhere the medium M1 to the fabric F1. The user may control the pressure, pressurizing time, pressurizing temperature, etc., applied by the heat press machine 11 by operating the operation unit 16.

[0019] The hot press machine 11 includes a support portion 17. The support portion 17 is attached to the main body portion 12. More specifically, the support portion 17 is attached to the frame 13. The support portion 17 is configured to support the fabric F1. The support portion 17 supports the medium M1 together with the fabric F1. The support portion 17 is located forward of the rotation shaft 14.

[0020] The support portion 17 has a support surface 18 that supports the fabric F1. The support surface 18 supports the medium M1 together with the fabric F1. The support surface 18 is a surface that faces upward in the support portion 17. In one example, the support surface 18 is rectangular when viewed from a position facing the support surface 18.

[0021] 1 and 2, the heat press 11 includes an arm 21. The arm 21 is attached to the main body 12. The arm 21 is configured to rotate relative to the main body 12. More specifically, the arm 21 is attached to a rotation shaft 14. The arm 21 rotates about the rotation shaft 14.

[0022] The arm 21 extends from the rotation shaft 14 in a second direction D2. The second direction D2 is a direction different from the first direction D1. The second direction D2 is a direction from the rear to the front in the heat press machine 11. More specifically, the arm 21 extends from a position overlapping with the frame 13 toward above the support part 17 when viewed from the first direction D1.

[0023] The arm 21 has a tip portion 22 and a base portion 23. The tip portion 22 is a portion that constitutes the tip of the arm 21. The tip portion 22 is located above the support portion 17. A pressure unit 51, which will be described later, is attached to the tip portion 22. In one example, a mounting hole 24 is opened in the tip portion 22. The mounting hole 24 is a hole for mounting the pressure unit 51 to the arm 21. The base portion 23 is a portion that constitutes the base end of the arm 21. The base portion 23 overlaps with the frame 13 when viewed from the first direction D1. A drive unit 66, which will be described later, is attached to the base portion 23. In one example, the arm 21 has a connecting shaft 25 located at the base portion 23. The connecting shaft 25 extends in the first direction D1. The base portion 23 is attached to the drive unit 66 by the connecting shaft 25.

[0024] One or more insertion holes 26 are opened in the arm 21. In one example, two insertion holes 26 are opened in the arm 21. The two insertion holes 26 are aligned in the first direction D1. The insertion hole 26 is a hole into which the rotating shaft 14 is inserted. The insertion hole 26 is opened in a portion of the arm 21 between the tip portion 22 and the base portion 23. In one example, the insertion hole 26 is located in the arm 21 between the mounting hole 24 and the connecting shaft 25. When the arm 21 rotates around the insertion hole 26, the tip portion 22 and the base portion 23 are displaced.

[0025] The heat press 11 includes a support shaft 28. The support shaft 28 is a shaft that is inserted into the mounting hole 24. The support shaft 28 extends in the first direction D1. The pressing unit 51 is attached to the arm 21 by the support shaft 28.

[0026] The heat press 11 includes one or more guide arms 31. In one example, the heat press 11 includes two guide arms 31. The two guide arms 31 are aligned in the first direction D1. In one example, the two guide arms 31 are positioned so as to sandwich the arm 21 therebetween in the first direction D1. The guide arm 31 is attached to the main body 12. The guide arm 31 is configured to rotate relative to the main body 12. In one example, the guide arm 31 is attached to the rotation shaft 14. The guide arm 31 is configured to rotate about the rotation shaft 14. The guide arm 31 may be configured to rotate about an axis other than the rotation shaft 14. That is, the guide arm 31 may rotate about an axis other than the arm 21.

[0027] The guide arm 31 has an arm portion 32. The arm portion 32 extends along the arm 21. The arm portion 32 extends from the rotation shaft 14 toward the second direction D2. In detail, the arm 21 extends above the support portion 17 from a position overlapping with the frame 13 when viewed from the first direction D1.

[0028] The arm portion 32 has a first end portion 33 and a second end portion 34. The first end portion 33 is a portion that constitutes the tip of the arm portion 32. The first end portion 33 is located above the support portion 17. The first end portion 33 is located so as to overlap with the tip portion 22 when viewed from the first direction D1. The second end portion 34 is a portion that constitutes the base end of the arm portion 32. The second end portion 34 is located so as to overlap with the frame 13 when viewed from the first direction D1.

[0029] A support hole 35 opens in the arm portion 32. The support hole 35 is a hole into which the rotating shaft 14 is inserted. The support hole 35 opens in the arm portion 32 between the first end portion 33 and the second end portion 34.

[0030] The guide arm 31 has a guide portion 36. The guide portion 36 is a portion that guides the pressure member 51. The guide portion 36 extends from the arm portion 32. More specifically, the guide portion 36 extends from the first end portion 33. The guide portion 36 extends in the second direction D2.

[0031] The guide portion 36 has one or more guide plates. In one example, the guide portion 36 has a first guide plate 37 and a second guide plate 38. The first guide plate 37 extends from an upper edge of the first end portion 33. The second guide plate 38 extends from a lower edge of the first end portion 33. The first guide plate 37 and the second guide plate 38 are parallel. The guide portion 36 may have a single guide plate.

[0032] The guide plate has one or more guide holes. That is, the first guide plate 37 and the second guide plate 38 each have one or more guide holes. More specifically, the first guide plate 37 has one or more first guide holes 39. In one example, the first guide plate 37 has two first guide holes 39. The two first guide holes 39 are arranged at an interval in the second direction D2. The second guide plate 38 has one or more second guide holes 40. In one example, the second guide plate 38 has two second guide holes 40. The two second guide holes 40 are arranged at an interval in the second direction D2. The first guide hole 39 and the second guide hole 40 overlap each other vertically. More specifically, the first guide hole 39 and the second guide hole 40 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the guide plate.

[0033] The guide arm 31 has a restricting portion 41. The restricting portion 41 is a portion that contacts the stopper 15. The restricting portion 41 extends from the arm portion 32. The restricting portion 41 extends in a first direction D1. The restricting portion 41 extends from the second end portion 34. The restricting portion 41 is a protruding piece that protrudes from the second end portion 34. In one example, the restricting portion 41 contacts the stopper 15 from below. When the restricting portion 41 contacts the stopper 15, the rotation of the guide arm 31 is restricted.

[0034] The restricting portion 41 comes into contact with the stopper 15 in the process of the guide arm 31 rotating so that the first end portion 33 approaches the support portion 17. In other words, the stopper 15 comes into contact with the restricting portion 41, thereby stopping the guide arm 31 from rotating so that the first end portion 33 approaches the support portion 17.

[0035] The guide arm 31 may be configured to move in conjunction with the arm 21. In one example, the guide arm 31 is configured to rotate together with the arm 21. In more detail, when the arm 21 rotates so that the tip portion 22 approaches the support portion 17, the guide arm 31 rotates so that the first end portion 33 approaches the support portion 17. At this time, the guide arm 31 rotates together with the arm 21 until the restricting portion 41 contacts the stopper 15. When the arm 21 rotates so that the tip portion 22 moves away from the support portion 17, the guide arm 31 rotates so that the first end portion 33 moves away from the support portion 17. The guide arm 31 may be configured to rotate independently of the arm 21. In this case, the user operates each of the arm 21 and the guide arm 31.

[0036] The hot press machine 11 includes a pressurizing unit 51. The pressurizing unit 51 is configured to pressurize the fabric F1. The pressurizing unit 51 presses the medium M1 together with the fabric F1. The pressurizing unit 51 heats and presses the fabric F1 by a heating unit 65 described later. The pressurizing unit 51 transfers or adheres the medium M1 to the fabric F1 by heating and pressing the medium M1 together with the fabric F1.

[0037] The pressurizing unit 51 is attached to the arm 21. The pressurizing unit 51 opens and closes relative to the support unit 17 as the arm 21 rotates. More specifically, the pressurizing unit 51 opens and closes in an arc about the rotation axis 14 when viewed from the first direction D1. In this case, the user can easily check the support surface 18 from the front of the heat press machine 11. Therefore, the user can easily set the fabric F1 and the medium M1 on the support unit 17 from the front of the heat press machine 11. This provides good operability for the user.

[0038] The pressure applying portion 51 is located above the support portion 17. When the arm 21 rotates so that the tip portion 22 is displaced downward, the pressure applying portion 51 approaches the support portion 17. As a result, the pressure applying portion 51 closes relative to the support portion 17. At this time, the pressure applying portion 51 applies pressure to the fabric F1 and the medium M1 on the support portion 17. When the arm 21 rotates so that the tip portion 22 is displaced upward, the pressure applying portion 51 moves away from the support portion 17. As a result, the pressure applying portion 51 opens relative to the support portion 17.

[0039] The pressure applying portion 51 has an attachment portion 52. The attachment portion 52 is a portion of the pressure applying portion 51 that is attached to the arm 21. The attachment portion 52 is attached to the tip portion 22. The attachment portion 52 has an attachment plate 53. In one example, the attachment plate 53 is parallel to the guide plate.

[0040] The mounting portion 52 has one or more ribs 54. The mounting portion 52 has two ribs 54. The ribs 54 extend from the mounting plate 53. The ribs 54 extend vertically from the mounting plate 53. The ribs 54 extend upward from the mounting plate 53. A shaft hole 55 opens in the rib 54. The support shaft 28 is inserted into the shaft hole 55. In this way, the mounting portion 52 is attached to the arm 21.

[0041] The pressure applying section 51 has a pressure applying portion 56. The pressure applying portion 56 is a portion of the pressure applying section 51 that applies pressure to the fabric F1. The pressure applying portion 56 applies pressure to the fabric F1 and the medium M1 by contacting the fabric F1, the medium M1, or both. The pressure applying portion 56 is, for example, a metal plate. The pressure applying portion 56 is attached to the mounting portion 52. The pressure applying portion 56 is attached to the mounting plate 53. The pressure applying portion 56 is attached to the mounting plate 53 by, for example, a screw. In this way, the pressure applying portion 56 is supported by the mounting portion 52.

[0042] The pressing portion 56 has a pressing surface 57. The pressing surface 57 is a surface that presses the fabric F1. The pressing surface 57 is a surface that contacts the fabric F1, the medium M1, or both. The pressing surface 57 is a surface that faces downward. The pressing surface 57 faces the support surface 18. The pressing surface 57 is parallel to the mounting plate 53. The pressing surface 57 is parallel to the guide plate.

[0043] The pressure applying portion 51 may have one or more spacers 58. The spacer 58 is located between the mounting portion 52 and the pressure applying portion 56 in the pressure applying portion 51. The spacer 58 is located between the mounting portion 52 and the pressure applying portion 56. More specifically, the spacer 58 is located between the mounting plate 53 and the pressure applying portion 56. This allows the pressure applying portion 56 to be attached to the mounting plate 53 with a gap between the mounting plate 53 and the pressure applying portion 56. The spacer 58 is, for example, a cylinder into which a screw is inserted. The mounting plate 53 and the pressure applying portion 56 are attached to each other via the spacer 58.

[0044] The pressure applying portion 51 is configured to be guided by the guide arm 31. The pressure applying portion 51 is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressure applying surface 57 by being guided by the guide arm 31. In other words, the guide arm 31 guides the pressure applying portion 51 such that the pressure applying portion 51 is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressure applying surface 57.

[0045] The pressure applying portion 51 has an engagement portion 59. The engagement portion 59 is a portion of the pressure applying portion 51 that engages with the guide portion 36. The engagement portion 59 is guided by engaging with the guide portion 36. The pressure applying portion 51 is displaced relative to the guide arm 31 as the engagement portion 59 is guided by the guide portion 36. At this time, the arm 21 is displaced relative to the guide arm 31 by interlocking with the pressure applying portion 51. Therefore, the pressure applying portion 51 is guided by the guide arm 31 as the arm 21 rotates relative to the guide arm 31.

[0046] The engagement portion 59 has one or more guide shafts 60. In one example, the engagement portion 59 has four guide shafts 60. The guide shafts 60 extend from the mounting plate 53. The guide shafts 60 are fixed to the mounting plate 53. The guide shafts 60 extend upward from the mounting plate 53. The guide shafts 60 extend perpendicular to the pressure surface 57. The guide shafts 60 are, for example, bolts.

[0047] The guide shaft 60 is inserted into the guide arm 31. More specifically, the guide shaft 60 is inserted into a guide hole. In one example, the guide shaft 60 is inserted into the first guide hole 39 and the second guide hole 40. That is, one guide shaft 60 is inserted into one first guide hole 39 and one second guide hole 40 arranged vertically. In this manner, the guide shaft 60 is guided by the guide portion 36. The pressure unit 51 is displaceable in a state in which the guide shaft 60 is inserted into the guide hole. The pressure unit 51 is displaceable in a direction perpendicular to the pressure surface 57.

[0048] The engagement portion 59 has one or more springs 61. In one example, the engagement portion 59 has four springs 61. The springs 61 are inserted into the guide shaft 60. The springs 61 are located between the first guide plate 37 and the second guide plate 38. The springs 61 contact the second guide plate 38.

[0049] The engagement portion 59 has one or more fasteners 62. In one example, the engagement portion 59 has four fasteners 62. The fasteners 62 are attached to the guide shaft 60. The fasteners 62 are fixed to the guide shaft 60. The fasteners 62 are, for example, nuts. The fasteners 62 are located between the first guide plate 37 and the second guide plate 38. The fasteners 62 contact the spring 61.

[0050] The spring 61 and the fastener 62 link the arm 21 and the guide arm 31. More specifically, the spring 61 is sandwiched between the second guide plate 38 and the fastener 62. The spring 61 is compressed by the second guide plate 38 and the fastener 62. The spring 61 rebounds to maintain the distance between the second guide plate 38 and the fastener 62. That is, the spring 61 rebounds to maintain the positional relationship between the guide arm 31 and the pressure unit 51. This links the guide arm 31 to the pressure unit 51. Therefore, the guide arm 31 links to the arm 21. For example, when the arm 21 rotates so that the pressure unit 51 approaches the support unit 17, the guide arm 31 rotates. When the arm 21 rotates so that the pressure unit 51 moves away from the support unit 17, the attachment plate 53 comes into contact with the second guide plate 38, causing the guide arm 31 to rotate.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 1, the heat press machine 11 includes a heating section 65. The heating section 65 is configured to generate heat. In one example, the heating section 65 generates heat by application of a voltage. The heating section 65 is, for example, an electric heating sheet. The heating section 65 is attached to the pressure section 51. In one example, the heating section 65 is attached to the pressure section 56. More specifically, the heating section 65 is located between the pressure section 56 and the mounting plate 53. The heating section 65 generates heat, thereby heating the pressure section 56. In this way, the pressure section 51 heats and presses the fabric F1.

[0052] The heat press 11 may include a drive unit 66. The drive unit 66 is attached to the main body 12. In one example, the drive unit 66 is attached to the frame 13. The drive unit 66 is configured to rotate the arm 21 around the rotation shaft 14. The drive unit 66 has, for example, a drive mechanism 67 and a link mechanism 68. The drive mechanism 67 is connected to the link mechanism 68. The drive mechanism 67 moves the link mechanism 68 by driving it. The drive mechanism 67 includes, for example, a motor, a cam, and the like. The link mechanism 68 is connected to the arm 21. More specifically, the link mechanism 68 is connected to the arm 21 via the connecting shaft 25. When the link mechanism 68 moves, the arm 21 rotates around the rotation shaft 14. The drive unit 66 is configured to rotate the arm 21 forward and backward. When the drive unit 66 rotates the arm 21 forward, the pressurizing unit 51 approaches the support unit 17. When the driving portion 66 rotates the arm 21 in the reverse direction, the pressure portion 51 moves away from the support portion 17 .

[0053] The heat press 11 may include a handle 69. The handle 69 is attached to, for example, the main body 12. More specifically, the handle 69 is attached to the frame 13. The handle 69 is attached to the arm 21. The handle 69 is attached to, for example, the tip portion 22. The handle 69 extends from the frame 13 in the second direction D2.

[0054] The handle 69 is configured to rotate the arm 21 around the rotation axis 14. The handle 69 is gripped by a user. The handle 69 is operated by the user. When the user operates the handle 69, the arm 21 rotates. When the user operates the handle 69, the pressure unit 51 moves closer to the support unit 17 or moves away from the support unit 17.

[0055] The heat press 11 may include both the drive unit 66 and the handle 69. The heat press 11 may be configured to be driven both automatically and manually. In the heat press 11, the pressurizing unit 51 performs four operations, namely, lifting, lowering, pressurizing, and depressurizing, on the support unit 17. The heat press 11 may be configured to perform these four operations automatically and manually. For example, the heat press 11 may be configured to manually perform lifting and lowering, and automatically perform pressurizing and depressurizing. For example, the heat press 11 may be configured to manually perform lowering, and automatically perform lifting, pressurizing, and depressurizing.

[0056] <Press operation> Next, the pressing operation by the heat press machine 11 will be described. As shown in Fig. 3, when pressing the fabric F1, the user first opens the pressure unit 51 relative to the support unit 17. That is, the user raises the pressure unit 51 relative to the support unit 17. At this time, the guide arm 31 rotates together with the arm 21. This creates a space between the support unit 17 and the pressure unit 51. The user sets the fabric F1 and the medium M1 on the support unit 17.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 4, next, the user lowers the pressure applying portion 51 relative to the support portion 17. At this time, the guide arm 31 rotates together with the arm 21. As the guide arm 31 rotates, the restricting portion 41 comes into contact with the stopper 15. This restricts the rotation of the guide arm 31. That is, the guide arm 31 rotates together with the arm 21 so that the pressure applying portion 51 approaches the support portion 17, thereby contacting the stopper 15. In one example, the guide arm 31 contacts the stopper 15 with the pressure applying surface 57 parallel to the support surface 18. At this time, a gap is generated between the pressure applying portion 51 and the support portion 17. Therefore, at the stage when the pressure applying portion 51 descends relative to the support portion 17, the fabric F1 is not pressurized.

[0058] 5, the user then further lowers pressure unit 51 relative to support unit 17. That is, the user further rotates arm 21 so that pressure unit 51 approaches support unit 17. At this time, arm 21 rotates in a state in which the rotation of guide arm 31 is restricted. Therefore, arm 21 rotates relative to guide arm 31. Therefore, arm 21 rotates relative to guide arm 31 as a result of guide arm 31 coming into contact with stopper 15.

[0059] The pressure applying portion 51 is displaced relative to the guide arm 31 as a result of the arm 21 rotating relative to the guide arm 31. That is, the pressure applying portion 51 is displaced while being guided by the guide arm 31. At this time, the pressure applying portion 51 is displaced along the guide shaft 60 in a direction perpendicular to the pressure applying surface 57. As the pressure applying portion 51 is displaced, the spring 61 is compressed.

[0060] The pressure applying unit 51 is guided by the guide arm 31 so that the pressure applying surface 57 approaches the support unit 17 with the pressure applying surface 57 parallel to the support surface 18. This allows the pressure applying unit 51 to uniformly heat and press the fabric F1 and the medium M1. If the pressure applying unit 51 approaches the support unit 17 while tracing an arc and the pressure applying surface 57 comes into contact with the support surface 18, there is a risk that the pressure applying surface 57 will come into contact with the support surface 18 in order from the portion closest to the rotation shaft 14. In this case, there is a risk that uneven heating, uneven pressure, etc. will occur in the fabric F1.

[0061] When the user finishes pressing the fabric F1, the user reduces the pressure of the pressure unit 51 and raises it relative to the support unit 17. That is, the user rotates the arm 21 so that the pressure unit 51 moves away from the support unit 17. After the spring 61 is fully stretched, the guide arm 31 rotates together with the arm 21.

[0062] <Action and Effects> Next, the operation and effects of the above-described embodiment will be described. (1) The guide arm 31 guides the pressing unit 51 so that the pressing unit 51 is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressing surface 57 as the arm 21 rotates relative to the guide arm 31. According to the above configuration, the pressing unit 51 moves in an arc as the arm 21 rotates relative to the main body 12. The pressing unit 51 moves in a direction perpendicular to the pressing surface 57 as the arm 21 rotates relative to the guide arm 31. This allows the pressing unit 51 to approach the support unit 17 with the pressing surface 57 parallel to the support surface 18. Therefore, the heat press machine 11 can uniformly heat and press the fabric F1.

[0063] (2) A guide hole into which the guide shaft 60 is inserted is formed in the guide arm 31. According to the above configuration, the pressure applying unit 51 is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressure applying surface 57 by the guide shaft 60 being guided by the guide arm 31. Therefore, the pressure applying unit 51 is easily displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressure applying surface 57 while maintaining a stable posture.

[0064] (3) The spring 61 contacts the fastener 62 and the second guide plate 38. According to the above configuration, the spring 61 is sandwiched between the second guide plate 38 and the fastener 62. The spring 61 repels, thereby maintaining the distance between the second guide plate 38 and the fastener 62. That is, the spring 61 maintains the positional relationship between the pressure unit 51 and the guide arm 31. Therefore, when the pressure unit 51 approaches the support unit 17 as a result of the arm 21 rotating, the guide arm 31 is also displaced together with the pressure unit 51. That is, the arm 21 rotates about the rotation shaft 14, and the guide arm 31 moves in conjunction with the arm 21. This is easier to use than when the guide arm 31 rotates independently of the arm 21.

[0065] (4) The arm 21 rotates relative to the guide arm 31 as a result of the guide arm 31 coming into contact with the stopper 15. According to the above configuration, the arm 21 rotates so that the pressure unit 51 approaches the support unit 17, and the rotation of the guide arm 31 is restricted by the stopper 15. That is, the arm 21 can rotate relative to the guide arm 31 by rotating relative to the main body unit 12. Therefore, it is easier to use than a case in which the guide arm 31 is stopped separately.

[0066] (5) The guide arm 31 contacts the stopper 15 with the support surface 18 and the pressure surface 57 parallel to each other. According to the above configuration, the arm 21 simply rotates relative to the main body 12, and the pressure unit 51 moves along the guide shaft 60 with the pressure surface 57 parallel to the support surface 18. Therefore, the heat press 11 can uniformly heat and press the fabric F1 without any effort on the part of the user.

[0067] (6) The rotating shaft 14 supports the guide arm 31. According to the above configuration, the arm 21 and the guide arm 31 rotate about the common rotating shaft 14. Therefore, the user can easily handle the arm 21 and the guide arm 31 as a unit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] Reference Signs List 11: heat press machine, 12: main body, 14: rotating shaft, 17: support part, 18: support surface, 21: arm, 31: guide arm, 51: pressure part, 57: pressure surface, 65: heat generating part, F1: fabric.

Claims

1. A main body portion, A support portion attached to the main body portion and supporting the fabric; an arm attached to the body and rotatable relative to the body; A guide arm attached to the body portion and configured to rotate relative to the body portion; A pressurizing unit attached to the arm and pressing the fabric; A heating unit attached to the pressure unit; The support portion has a support surface that supports the fabric, The pressure applying unit has a pressure applying surface that applies pressure to the fabric, The main body portion has a rotation shaft that supports the arm, The guide arm guides the pressurizing part so that the pressurizing part is displaced in a direction perpendicular to the pressurizing surface by rotating the arm relative to the guide arm.

2. The pressure applying portion has a guide shaft extending perpendicular to the pressure applying surface, The heat press according to claim 1 , wherein the guide arm has a guide hole into which the guide shaft is inserted.

3. the guide arm has a guide plate in which the guide hole is opened, The pressure applying unit is A spring inserted into the guide shaft; A fastener attached to the guide shaft, The heat press of claim 2 , wherein the spring contacts the fastener and the guide plate.

4. The main body portion has a stopper that restricts rotation of the guide arm, the guide arm rotates together with the arm so that the pressure portion approaches the support portion, thereby contacting the stopper; The heat press of claim 3 , wherein the arm rotates relative to the guide arm by the guide arm contacting the stopper.

5. The hot press machine according to claim 4 , wherein the guide arm contacts the stopper in a state in which the support surface and the pressure surface are parallel to each other.

6. The heat press machine according to claim 1 , wherein the rotation shaft supports the guide arm.

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