Heating equipment and heat presses

Abstract

To provide a heating tool and a heat press machine that are more convenient for users. [Solution] Heating appliance 100 is an appliance that heats an object by pressing it against the surface of the object. Heating appliance 100 includes a housing 110, a cover 140 that is provided at the tip of the housing and moves forward and backward relative to the housing, switching between a normal position and a retracted position retracted from the normal position toward the housing, a biasing member 150 that is attached to the cover and biases the cover to the normal position, and a heat-generating member 160 that is attached inside the cover and is exposed from an opening at the tip of the cover as the cover moves forward and backward. Heating appliance 100 retracts the cover to the retracted position by pressing the tip of cover 140 against the surface of the object to be heated, and heat-generating member 160 comes into contact with the surface of the object to be heated through the opening in the cover.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a heating tool and a heat press machine, and more particularly to a heating tool and a heat press machine that heats an object by pressing them against the surface of the object.

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, heat press machines are known that are capable of performing a thermal transfer process by pressing a thermal transfer sheet against a transfer target such as clothing and applying heat thereto. A thermal transfer sheet (iron print) is a sheet in which a heat-melting adhesive (such as a hot melt adhesive) is applied to the backside of a printed layer of a predetermined pattern or design. By melting the adhesive under a predetermined temperature environment and applying a predetermined pressure, the adhesive penetrates into the object to be transferred, and the thermal transfer sheet (printed layer) can be integrated with the object to be transferred. Some of the heat presses are equipped with a heating device that is used as an auxiliary device after the thermal transfer process by the heat press itself.

[0003] The heating tool is a tool used to eliminate small irregularities (horns) that may occur at the corners or edges when a thermal transfer sheet is attached to the object to be transferred by pressing the heating part against the irregularities. For example, the heat press machine described in Patent Document 1 is equipped with a heating iron that is used after the thermal transfer process by the heat press body and is capable of generating heat. The heating iron is stored in an iron storage compartment of the heat press body. An insulating material is provided inside the iron storage compartment. Furthermore, a portable hot stamping device such as that disclosed in Patent Document 2 is also known, although it is not used after the thermal transfer process by the heat press machine (heat press main body). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-31059 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-105492 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the heating appliances described in Patent Documents 1 and 2 have a heating part (heat-generating member) that heats the surface of an object to be heated by pressing it against the surface, but because the heating part is exposed to the outside, there is a possibility that the user may touch the heating part unintentionally. Therefore, there is room for further improvement to increase user convenience. In addition, when the heating tool is used after the thermal transfer process using the heat press machine (heat press main body), it is required to be able to be conveniently stored in the heat press main body. For example, it is required to be able to store the heating tool without providing a heat insulating member in the heat press main body.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a heating tool and a heat press that are more convenient for users than conventional tools. Another object of the present invention is to provide a heating tool and a heat press machine that can be conveniently stored in the heat press main body. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The above problem is solved by the heating appliance of the present invention, which is a heating appliance that heats by being pressed against the surface of an object to be heated, comprising a housing that forms the main body of the heating appliance, a cover that is provided at the tip of the housing and moves back and forth relative to the housing, switching between a normal position and a retracted position retracted from the normal position toward the housing, a biasing member that is attached to the cover and biases the cover toward the normal position, and a heating element that is provided inside the cover and is exposed from an opening at the tip of the cover as the cover moves back and forth, and the heating appliance presses the tip of the cover against the surface of the object to be heated to retract the cover to the retracted position, and the heating element is brought into contact with the surface of the object to be heated through the opening in the cover.

[0008] With the above configuration, a heating appliance that is more convenient for the user can be realized. Specifically, the heating device is attached to the inside of the cover and has a heating element that is exposed through an opening at the tip of the cover as the cover moves back and forth. By pressing the tip of the cover against the surface of the object to be heated, the cover is retracted to the retracted position, and the heating element is brought into contact with the surface of the object to be heated through the opening in the cover. This allows the heat-generating component to be stored inside the cover when the heat-generating appliance is not pressed against the surface of the object to be heated, and the heat-generating component can be exposed when pressed against the surface of the object to be heated, preventing the user from accidentally touching the heat-generating component.

[0009] In this case, the cover is a heat-resistant hollow cover that is arranged to surround the heat-generating element and is configured so as not to come into contact with the part of the heat-generating element that abuts the object to be heated, and when the cover is retracted to the retracted position, the heat-generating element is configured so that the abutting surface of the heat-generating element is flush with the tip surface of the cover, or so as to protrude beyond the tip of the cover. With the above-described configuration, the heat-generating member can be suitably covered with a heat-resistant hollow cover, and the heat-generating member can be exposed when the heat-generating tool is pressed against the surface of the object to be heated.

[0010] In this case, the biasing members are preferably provided in multiple numbers to connect the housing and the cover, sandwiching the heat-generating member therebetween, biasing the cover from the retracted position side to the normal position side, and the cover is preferably positioned so as to be interposed between the heat-generating member and the biasing members. By providing a plurality of biasing members as described above, the cover can be moved forward and backward more stably. Furthermore, as described above, the cover is disposed between the heat-generating member and the biasing member, so that the heat-generating member can be protected in an appropriate manner.

[0011] In this case, the cover has a cover inner wall portion that extends along the advance / retract direction of the cover and is interposed between the heat-generating element and the urging member, a cover bottom wall portion that extends from the tip of the cover inner wall portion outward in the width direction of the heat-generating appliance and is positioned opposite the tip of the urging member, and a cover outer wall portion that extends from the extended end of the cover bottom wall portion to the opposite side to the urging member in the advance / retract direction of the cover and is positioned to surround the tip of the heat-generating element, and it is preferable that the tip of the urging member protrudes toward the tip side of the cover more than the base end of the heat-generating element in the advance / retract direction of the cover, and does not protrude more than the tip of the heat-generating element. With the above-described configuration, the cover, the heat-generating member, and the biasing member can be arranged compactly. Furthermore, the biasing member can bias the cover from the retracted position to the normal position without interfering with the heat-generating member.

[0012] In this case, the housing may further include a grip member that is fixed to the tip end, is arranged to cover the cover from the outside, and is for the user to grasp, the grip member is arranged to surround the cover, the heat-generating member, and the urging member from the outside, and is arranged at the same height as the cover, the heat-generating member, and the urging member in the direction of movement of the cover, and the outer surface of the grip member may be formed with a plurality of protrusions that are arranged at intervals along the outer surface of the grip member and each extend along the direction of movement of the cover. With the above-described configuration, the user can use the grip member to conveniently hold the heat-generating device. In addition, because the grip member is positioned so as to cover the cover from the outside, the user can be further prevented from unintentionally touching the heat-generating device.

[0013] In this case, the device is provided with a cable connection section provided on the housing or a cap attached to the base end of the housing, for connecting an electrical cable for supplying electricity, an operation switch provided on the housing or the cap for supplying or stopping the supply of electricity to the heat-generating element, and a lamp provided on the housing or the cap that lights up when electricity is being supplied to the heat-generating element, and it is preferable that the operation switch be positioned on the opposite side of the cable connection section on the outer peripheral surface or outer face of the heat-generating element, and the lamp be positioned on the opposite side of the cable connection section on the outer peripheral surface or outer face of the heat-generating element, and be positioned on the operation switch side. With the above configuration, the operation switch can be placed in a position that is easy for the user to operate, and the lamp can be placed in a position that is easy for the user to visually check.

[0014] Furthermore, the above problem is solved by the heat press machine of the present invention, which is a heat press machine equipped with the above-mentioned heating tool, and which includes a heat press body that is the main body of the heat press machine, and the heating tool is used after thermal transfer processing by the heat press body, and a storage recess for storing the heating tool is formed on the bottom surface of the heat press body, and the heating tool is stored in the storage recess in the normal position with the heating member stored inside, and can be removed from the storage recess in the normal position, and is stored in the storage recess so as not to protrude from the storage recess. The above configuration makes it possible to realize a heat press machine that can suitably store a heating device in the heat press body. In particular, since the heat-generating appliance is stored in the storage recess in the "normal position" with the heat-generating member stored inside, there is no need to provide a heat insulating member in the storage recess. [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The heating tool and heat press of the present invention can provide greater convenience to users than ever before. Furthermore, the heating device can be conveniently stored in the heat press body. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a heat press machine in a "normal position." [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a heat press machine in the "pressing position." [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the heat press machine, showing the state in which the heating tool is stored. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the state before the heating tool is pressed against the surface of the object to be heated (transfer receiving object, thermal transfer sheet). [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the cover of the heating appliance is abutted against the surface of the object to be heated. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state in which the cover of the heating appliance is pressed against the surface of the object to be heated. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The present embodiment relates to a "heating tool" that is used to heat an object by pressing it against the surface of the object, and that is more convenient for users than conventional tools. The present invention also relates to a "heat press machine" that allows for convenient storage of heat-generating devices.

[0018] <Overall structure> As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the heat press machine H is a portable, compact heat press machine that accepts user input and performs the desired thermal transfer by heating and pressing a thermal transfer sheet against an object to be transferred under a preset temperature environment. The heat press machine H includes a heat press body 1 which is the main body of the heat press machine H, and a heating tool 100 which is used after the heat transfer process by the heat press body 1 to perform the desired thermal transfer. The heat press H may be a large heat press.

[0019] The "substrate" is a substrate onto which the thermal transfer sheet is transferred, specifically, textile products such as clothing. However, it is not limited to textile products, and can be applied to a wide range of substrates that can be thermally transferred. A "thermal transfer sheet" is a sheet in which a heat-meltable adhesive layer is formed on the backside of a printing layer, and specifically includes a sheet that has been cut into a desired shape using a cutting plotter or the like before thermal transfer processing. However, there are no particular limitations on the sheet as long as it is thermally transferable.

[0020] <Heat press body> As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the heat press body 1 comprises a base member 10 on which the transfer object and the thermal transfer sheet are placed, a rotating member 20 attached to the base member 10 via a rotating shaft 15, and a pressing member 30 attached to the rotating member 20 and positioned so as to sandwich the transfer object and the thermal transfer sheet between the rotating member 20 and the base member 10, and which rotates together with the rotating member 20 to press the base member. The heat press body 1 also includes a handle 40 that is rotatably attached to the front end of the base member 10 via a handle shaft 45, and a locking device 50 that is attached to the rear end of the base member 10 and locks the rotational movement of the rotating member 20 relative to the base member 10. The heat press body 1 also includes a user operation unit 60 for receiving user input, a lamp 65 that lights up when electricity is supplied to the heat press body 1, and a control controller 70 that is provided inside the heat press body 1 and performs various calculations and controls.

[0021] In addition, a cord connection portion for connecting a power cord 80 is provided at the rear end of the base member 10, and a cable connection portion for connecting an electric cable 90 is provided at the front end of the base member 10.

[0022] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the base member 10 is a member that serves as a support table (press table) for the heat press main body 1, and is equipped with a base main body portion 11 that forms the main body of the base member 10, a support plate 12 attached to the upper surface of the base main body portion 11 for supporting the transfer object and the thermal transfer sheet, and a heat-resistant support mat 13 attached to the surface of the support plate 12. The mounting plate 12 is configured to be swingable (to swing) relative to the base main body 11 around a support shaft 14 .

[0023] The rotating member 20 is a rotating frame that rotates around a rotation axis 15 relative to the base member 10 . Specifically, the rotating member 20 rotates so as to switch between a "normal position" in which it stands up relative to the base member 10 and a "pressing position" in which the pressing member 30 abuts against the base member 10. For example, the user can rotate the rotating member 20 by holding the rotating member 20 with one hand (left hand) and operating the operating member 54 of the locking device 50 with the other hand (right hand).

[0024] The pressing member 30 is a member that serves as a heating and pressing plate of the heat press body 1, and is disposed inside the frame-shaped rotating member 20, and rotates together with the rotating member 20. The pressing member 30 includes a pressing body 31 attached to the rotating member 20 so as to be able to swing, and a heater 32 provided on the rear surface of the pressing body 31 and capable of generating heat. When the rotating member 20 rotates relative to the base member 10, the pressing member 30 presses the base member 10 with the heater section 32 facing the mounting plate 12. Then, the mounting plate 12 and the pressing main body section 31 swing so that the mounting surface of the mounting plate 12 and the heater surface of the heater section 32 come together. This allows the heat press body 1 to heat and press with a more uniform pressure.

[0025] The handle 40 is a part that a user holds when carrying the heat press H, and is attached to the front end of the base member 10. The handle 40 is rotatably attached to the base member 10 via a handle shaft 45, and also has the function of hooking onto the rotating member 20 when the heat press body 1 is folded (when the heat press body 1 is in the "press position").

[0026] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the locking device 50 is a device that locks the rotation of the rotating member 20 relative to the base member 10, and connects the rear end of the base member 10 and the lower end of the rotating member 20. The locking device 50 can lock the rotating member 20 when the rotating member 20 is in the "normal position."

[0027] The user operation unit 60 is attached to the top surface of the base member 10 and receives operation inputs from the user to perform the thermal transfer process. The user operation unit 60 is, for example, an operation dial, and allows the user to set the heating temperature of the heater unit 32 . The lamp 65 is an LED lamp that lights up when the heater section 32 is generating heat, and notifies the user that the heater section 32 is generating heat. The controller 70 includes a CPU (processor) as a data arithmetic and control processing device, a ROM and RAM as storage devices, and a communication interface for transmitting and receiving information data. The control controller 70 is configured to receive a signal from the user operation unit 60 and send a control signal to the heater unit 32, thereby performing thermal transfer processing at a preset heating temperature and heating time.

[0028] In the above configuration, the heat press body 1 is connected to an external power source via a power cord 80, and the AC power supplied from the power source is rectified by a rectifier circuit and then supplied to each component such as the heater section 32.

[0029] <Heat generating appliances> As shown in FIGS. 4 to 8, the heating tool 100 is a tool that heats an object by pressing it against the surface of the object to be heated, and is used as an auxiliary tool after the heat press main body 1 performs thermal transfer processing. Specifically, if tiny bumps (horns) appear at the corners or edges when a thermal transfer sheet S is attached to a transfer object M, the heating device 100 can be repaired by pressing it against the tiny bumpy surface and heating it.

[0030] The heating tool 100 is a stamp-type heating tool having a heating member 160, and is also called a mini iron. The heating appliance 100 is configured to be switchable between a "normal position" in which the heating member 160 is stored inside and a "retracted position" in which the heating member 160 is exposed to the outside. Although the heating appliance 100 is formed to have a circular cross section, it may also be formed to have a rectangular cross section (high cross section).

[0031] Specifically, the heating device 100 comprises a hollow housing 110, a cap 120 attached to the base end of the housing 110, a grip member 130 fixed to the tip of the housing 110 for the user to grasp, a cover 140 provided at the tip of the housing 110 and adapted to move back and forth relative to the housing 110, biasing springs 150 attached to the inside of the cover 140 and biasing the cover 140 to a predetermined position, and a heating member 160 exposed from an opening at the tip of the cover 140 as the cover 140 moves back and forth. The cover 140 moves forward and backward relative to the housing 110, and is switched between a "normal position" and a "retracted position" where the cover 140 is retracted from the normal position toward the housing 110. The biasing spring 150 is a biasing member (compression spring) that biases the cover 140 from the retracted position side toward the normal position side.

[0032] In addition, the heating device 100 is equipped with a cable connection part 170 for connecting an electric cable 90 for supplying electricity, an operation switch 180 for supplying or stopping the supply of electricity to the heating element 160, and a lamp 185 that lights up when electricity is being supplied to the heating element 160.

[0033] In the above configuration, the heating tool 100 can retract the cover 140 to the "retracted position (use position)" by pressing the tip of the cover 140 against the surface of the object to be heated, thereby exposing the heat-generating member 160 through the opening of the cover 140 and bringing the heat-generating member 160 into contact with the surface. This allows the heating tool 100 to heat the object to be heated.

[0034] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the housing 110 is a cylindrical case that serves as the main body of the heating appliance 100, and is made of a heat-resistant resin. The housing 110 has a cap fitting portion 111 formed at its base end (upper end) for fitting the cap 120, and a grip hook portion 112 formed at the tip end (lower end) of the housing 110 for hooking the grip member. The housing 110 has a cable connection portion 170 (cable connection hole) formed on its outer circumferential surface.

[0035] Inside the housing 110, a substrate 113 connected to the cable connection part 170, a metal rod 114 connected to the substrate and extending along the extension direction of the housing 110, and a second substrate 115 connected to the upper end of the metal rod 114 are fixed and stored. A heat generating member 160 is connected to the lower end of the metal rod 114. An operation switch 180 and a lamp 185 are connected to the upper end of the metal rod 114 and the second substrate 115.

[0036] Furthermore, a holding member 116 is fixed inside the housing 110 at a position lower than the cable connection part 170 . The holding member 116 is a member that holds the biasing spring 150 and the heat generating member 160, and has a hollow main body portion 116a and a flange portion 116b that protrudes outward from the outer peripheral surface of the main body portion 116a. The main body 116a holds the base end of the heat generating member 160, and the metal rod 114 and the heat generating member 160 (shaft 161) are inserted into the hollow interior of the main body 116a. It is preferable that the metal rod 114 and the heat generating member 160 are inserted so as to penetrate from the upper end of the holding member 116 . The flange portion 116b holds the base ends of the multiple biasing springs 150. Specifically, the holding member 116 is fixed to the housing 110, and the flange portion 116b abuts against the biasing springs 150 so as to press them toward the tip end side of the housing 110.

[0037] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the cap 120 is a member that covers the upper end of the housing 110, and is made of a heat-resistant resin. The cap 120 has a housing fitting portion 121 that fits into the housing 110 (cap fitting portion 111), a switch mounting portion 122 formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cap 120 for mounting the operation switch 180, and a lamp mounting portion 123 formed on the upper surface of the cap 120 for mounting the lamp 185. An operation switch 180 and a lamp 185 are housed inside the cap 120. A portion of the operation switch 180 is exposed through an opening 122a of the cap 120, and a portion of the lamp 185 is exposed through an opening 123a.

[0038] Grip member 130 is a cylindrical member that is gripped by the user, and is fixed to the tip of housing 110 and is arranged so as to cover cover 140 from the outside. The grip member 130 is arranged so as to surround the cover 140, the biasing spring 150 and the heat generating member 160 from the outside, and is arranged at the same height as the cover 140, the biasing spring 150 and the heat generating member 160 in the longitudinal direction of the housing 110. It should be noted that the "same height position" does not necessarily mean that the two are exactly at the same height position, but rather that at least a portion of the two is disposed at the same height position.

[0039] The grip member 130 has a housing latch portion 131 that is latched to the housing 110 (grip latch portion 112). Additionally, a plurality of protrusions 132 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the grip member 130, and are arranged at intervals along the outer peripheral surface, each extending along the length of the housing 110. With the above configuration, the user can use the grip member 130 to hold the heating appliance 100 in a suitable manner.

[0040] As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the cover 140 is a cover that covers the heat-generating member 160, and is made of a heat-resistant resin. The cover 140 is attached to the tip of the housing 110 and can be switched between a "normal position" in which the heat generating member 160 is stored inside and a "retracted position" in which the cover 140 is retracted from the normal position toward the housing 110. The cover 140 is provided so as to surround the heat generating member 160, and is configured so as not to come into contact with the portion of the heat generating member 160 that comes into contact with the object to be heated (second heat generating portion 163). A predetermined gap 117 (space) is formed between the housing 110 and the cover 140 in the direction of advancement and retreat of the cover 140. Therefore, the cover 140 can advance and retreat relative to the housing 110.

[0041] The cover 140 has a cover upper wall portion 141, a cover inner wall portion 142 that extends along the forward / backward direction of the cover 140 and is interposed between the heat-generating member 160 and the spring 150, a cover bottom wall portion 143 that extends from the tip of the cover inner wall portion 142 outward in the left-right direction of the heat-generating device 100 and faces the tip of the spring 150, and a cover outer wall portion 144 that extends from the extended end of the cover bottom wall portion 143 in the forward / backward direction of the cover and surrounds the tip of the heat-generating member 160.

[0042] A through hole 141a is formed in the cover upper wall portion 141, and the heat generating member 160 (shaft portion 161) passes through the through hole 141a. The cover inner wall portion 142 supports the heat generating member 160 (shaft portion 161, first heat generating portion 162) so as to surround it. The cover bottom wall portion 143 is connected to the tip end of the biasing spring 150, and is disposed so as to sandwich the biasing spring 150 between the cover bottom wall portion 143 and the holding member 116 in the direction in which the cover 140 moves forward and backward.

[0043] The cover outer wall portion 144 extends longitudinally in the direction in which the cover 140 advances and retreats. The cover outer wall portion 144 is disposed so as to sandwich the biasing spring 150 between the cover inner wall portion 142 and the cover outer wall portion 144 in the width direction of the heating appliance 100 . The cover outer wall portion 144 is disposed so as to surround the heat generating member 160 (second heat generating portion 163).

[0044] The biasing spring 150 is a biasing member that connects the housing 110 (holding member 116) and the cover 140 and biases the cover 140 from the retracted position side to the normal position side. The biasing springs 150 are, for example, compression springs, and are arranged inside the housing 110, with a plurality of them provided so as to surround the heat generating member 160. In this embodiment, two biasing springs 150 are arranged.

[0045] As shown in FIG. 5, the tip of the biasing spring 150 protrudes further toward the tip of the cover 140 than the base end (shaft 161) of the heat generating member 160 in the direction in which the cover 140 moves forward and backward. Furthermore, the tip of the biasing spring 150 does not protrude further toward the tip of the cover 140 than the tip of the heat generating member 160 (second heat generating portion 163). With the above configuration, the cover 140, the biasing spring 150, and the heat generating member 160 can be arranged compactly.

[0046] The heat generating member 160 is a member that heats an object to be heated, and is made of a metal with high thermal conductivity. The heat generating member 160 is attached inside the cover 140 and is exposed from an opening at the tip of the cover 140 as the cover 140 moves back and forth.

[0047] The heat generating member 160 is held by the holding member 116 of the housing 110 and has a cylindrical shaft portion 161 extending toward the tip side of the housing 110, a rod-shaped or cylindrical first heat generating portion 162 attached to the tip end of the shaft portion 161 and extending toward the tip end side of the cover 140, and a disk-shaped second heat generating portion 163 provided continuously with the tip end of the first heat generating portion 162. The shaft portion 161 is made of a heat-resistant resin or metal. The first heat generating portion 162 and the second heat generating portion 163 are made of a metal with high thermal conductivity.

[0048] The shaft portion 161 is held by the holding member 116 and supported movably inside the cover 140 (the cover inner wall portion 142). The first heat generating portion 162 and the second heat generating portion 163 are connected to the cable connecting portion 170 via the substrate 113 and the metal rod 114. When supplied with electricity through the cable connecting portion 170, they generate heat at a predetermined heating temperature. The first heat generating portion 162 and the second heat generating portion 163 are supported inside the cover 140 so as to be movable.

[0049] The cable connection portion 170 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the housing 110, and is used to connect the electric cable 90. The cable connection portion 170 is electrically connected to the heat generating member 160 and the lamp 185 via the substrate 113, the metal rod 114, and the second substrate 115. The cable connection portion 170 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cap 120.

[0050] The operation switch 180 is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the cap 120 and is a switch for supplying or stopping the supply of electricity to the heat generating member 160 . The operation switch 180 may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the housing 110.

[0051] Specifically, when the user presses the operation switch 180 to switch from "off" to "on," the operation switch 180 switches the substrate 113, the metal rod 114, and the second substrate 115 from a "disconnected state" to a "connected state." For example, the operation switch 180 moves the substrate 113 and the metal rod 114 so that they come into contact with each other. This causes electricity to be supplied to the heat-generating member 160. Furthermore, when the user presses the operation switch 180 again to switch from "on" to "off," the operation switch 180 switches the substrate 113, the metal rod 114, and the second substrate 115 from the "connected state" to the "disconnected state." For example, the operation switch 180 moves the substrate 113 and the metal rod 114 so as to separate them. This stops the supply of electricity to the heat-generating member 160.

[0052] The lamp 185 is an LED lamp that is provided on the upper surface of the cap 120 and lights up when the heat-generating member 160 generates heat. The lamp 185 notifies that the heat-generating member 160 is generating heat. The lamp 185 may be formed on the outer circumferential surface of the housing 110.

[0053] In the above configuration, the operation switch 180 is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the heating appliance 100 on the side opposite to the cable connection part 170 side. Furthermore, lamp 185 is arranged on the outer peripheral surface of heating appliance 100 on the side opposite cable connection part 170, and on the operating switch 180 side. This allows the operation switch 180 to be placed in a position that is easy for the user to operate, and the lamp 185 to be placed in a position that is easy for the user to visually check.

[0054] <Heating with a heating device> The heating device 100 can heat the object to be heated by pressing the tip of the cover 140 against the surface of the object to be heated, moving the cover 140 from the "normal position" to the "retracted position," and abutting the heating member 160 against the surface of the object to be heated. A detailed description will be given below with reference to FIGS.

[0055] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the state before the heating tool 100 is pressed against the surface of the object to be heated (transfer receiving object M, thermal transfer sheet S). At this time, the cover 140 is pushed out by the biasing force of the biasing spring 150 and is biased to the "normal position." Since the cover 140 is in the “normal position”, the heat generating member 160 is stored inside the cover 140 and is completely covered by the cover 140 .

[0056] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which the cover 140 of the heating appliance 100 is brought into contact with the surface of an object to be heated. Specifically, the cover 140 is in the "normal position" and the heat generating member 160 is stored inside the cover 140. Therefore, the cover 140 comes into contact with the surface of the object to be heated first. In other words, the heat generating member 160 is not in contact with the surface of the object to be heated.

[0057] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which the heat generating member 160 of the heat generating tool 100 is pressed against the surface of an object to be heated. Specifically, when the cover 140 is pressed against the surface of the object to be heated, the cover 140 moves from the "normal position" to the "retracted position" against the biasing force of the biasing spring 150. As a result, the heat-generating member 160 is exposed from the opening at the tip of the cover 140 and comes into contact with the surface of the object to be heated. The heat-generating member 160 can then heat the surface of the object to be heated. In other words, the heat-generating tool 100 can perform the finishing touches to the thermal transfer process.

[0058] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 8, when the cover 140 is retracted to the "retracted position", the heat-generating member 160 is configured so that the contact surface of the heat-generating member 160 is flush (approximately flush) with the tip surface of the cover 140. Therefore, the heat generating member 160 can be brought into suitable contact with the surface of the object to be heated. The heat generating member 160 may be configured to protrude beyond the tip of the cover 140 .

[0059] In the above configuration, it is stated that the heat generating member 160 is exposed from the tip of the cover 140, but this also includes a state in which the contact surface of the heat generating member 160 is flush with the tip surface of the cover 140. In other words, if the heat generating member 160 is in a state in which it can contact the surface of the object to be heated, the heat generating member 160 is in a state in which it is exposed from the cover 140. Naturally, if the heat generating member 160 protrudes somewhat from the cover 140 , the heat generating member 160 is also exposed from the cover 140 .

[0060] <Storage of heating appliances> As shown in Figure 3, the bottom surface of the heat press body 1 is formed with a storage recess 16 (storage section) for storing the heating appliance 100, and a removal recess 16a formed on the outer edge of the storage recess 16 for removing the heating appliance 100. Also, at the outer edge of the storage recess 16, a latch portion 16b is formed for latching the heating appliance 100 in a stored state. The heating appliance 100 is stored in the storage recess 16 in the "normal position" where the heating member 160 is stored inside, and can be removed from the storage recess 16 in the "normal position". Specifically, the heating appliance 100 is stored in the storage recess 16 so as not to protrude outward from the storage recess 16 .

[0061] A cable storage recess 17 for storing an electric cable 90 is formed in a position adjacent to the storage recess 16 on the bottom surface of the heat press body 1 . The cable storage recess 17 has a hook portion 17a formed on the outer edge thereof for hooking the electric cable 90 in a stored state.

[0062] In the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 1, the heating tool 100 is connected to the heat press body 1 (cable connection portion) via an electric cable 90, and can receive electricity through the heat press body 1. The heating tool 100 can generate heat from the heating member 160 while connected to the heat press body 1, thereby heating an object to be heated. The heating device 100 may be provided with a separate battery, so that the heating member 160 can generate heat even when not connected to the heat press body 1.

[0063] The heating appliance 100 described above can provide greater convenience to users than ever before. Specifically, when the heating appliance 100 is not pressed against the surface of the object to be heated, the heating member 160 can be stored inside the cover 140. Then, when the heating appliance 100 is pressed against the surface of the object to be heated, the heating member 160 can be exposed. This prevents the user from accidentally touching the heating member 160.

[0064] Furthermore, in the case of the heat press machine H, the heat press body 1 can suitably accommodate the heating tool 100. In particular, the heat generating appliance 100 is stored in the storage recess 16 in the "normal position" with the heat generating member 160 stored inside. Therefore, there is no need to provide a separate heat insulating member in the storage recess 16, and the heat generating appliance 100 can be stored with a simple structure.

[0065] <Other> In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the heating tool 100 is used as an auxiliary tool after the thermal transfer process by the heat press main body 1, but is not particularly limited thereto. For example, the heating tool 100 may be pressed against the surface of an object to be heated for purposes other than thermal transfer processing, to perform heat processing on the object to be heated.

[0066] In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the biasing spring 150 (compression spring) biases the cover 140 from the "retracted position" to the "normal position", but this is not particularly limited. For example, the biasing spring 150 may be a spring other than a compression spring, and the cover 140 may be biased by a biasing member other than a spring.

[0067] The above embodiment has mainly described the heating tool and heat press according to the present invention. However, the above embodiment is merely an example for facilitating understanding of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit thereof, and of course, the present invention includes equivalents thereof. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] H heat press machine 1 Heat press body 10 Base member 11 Base body 12 Mounting plate 13 Placement mat 14 Support shaft 15 Rotating shaft 16. Storage recess 16a Removal recess 16b Hook stopper 17 Cable storage recess 17a Hook stopper 20 Rotating member 30 Pressing member 31 Pressing body 32 Heater section 40 Handle 45 Handle shaft 50 Locking device 54 Operating member 60 User operation section 65 Lamp 70 Controller 80 power cord 90 Electrical Cable 100 Heating appliances 110 Case 111 Cap fitting part 112 Grip latch 113 Substrate 114 Metal rod 115 Second board 116 Retaining member 116a Main body 116b Flange part 117 Gap 120 Cap 121 Housing fitting part 122 Switch mounting part 122a aperture 123 Lamp mounting part 123a aperture 130 Grip material 131 Housing latch 132 Protrusion 140 Cover 141 Upper wall of cover 141a through hole 142 Cover inner wall 143 Cover bottom wall 144 Cover outer wall 150 biasing spring (biasing member) 160 Heat-generating member 161 Shaft 162 First heating section 163 Second heating section 170 Cable connection 180 Operation switch 185 Lamp M Transfer subject (clothing) S Thermal Transfer Sheet

Claims

1. A heating device that heats an object by pressing it against the surface of the object to be heated, a housing that serves as the main body of the heating appliance; a cover provided at a tip end of the housing, which moves forward and backward relative to the housing and is switchable between a normal position and a retracted position retracted from the normal position toward the housing; a biasing member attached to the cover and biasing the cover to the normal position; a heat-generating member provided inside the cover and exposed from an opening at the tip of the cover as the cover moves forward and backward, The heating appliance is characterized in that the cover is retracted to the retracted position by pressing the tip of the cover against the surface of the object to be heated, and the heating member is abutted against the surface of the object to be heated through the opening in the cover.

2. the cover is a heat-resistant hollow cover that is provided to surround the heat-generating component and is configured not to come into contact with a portion of the heat-generating component that is in contact with the object to be heated, The heating device according to claim 1, characterized in that when the cover is retracted to the retracted position, the heat-generating member is configured so that the contact surface of the heat-generating member is flush with the tip surface of the cover or so that it protrudes beyond the tip of the cover.

3. the biasing members connect the housing and the cover, and are provided in plurality so as to sandwich the heat-generating component therebetween, and bias the cover from the retracted position side to the normal position side; The heating device according to claim 2, wherein the cover is disposed between the heat generating member and the biasing member.

4. The cover is a cover inner wall portion extending along the advance / retract direction of the cover and interposed between the heat generating member and the biasing member; a cover bottom wall portion extending from a tip end of the cover inner wall portion toward an outer side in the width direction of the heating appliance and disposed at a position facing the tip end of the biasing member; a cover outer wall portion extending from an extended end of the cover bottom wall portion to a side opposite to the biasing member in the advance / retract direction of the cover and disposed so as to surround a tip end of the heat generating member, A heating device as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the tip of the urging member protrudes toward the tip of the cover more than the base end of the heat-generating member in the direction of movement of the cover, and does not protrude more than the tip of the heat-generating member.

5. a grip member that is fixed to a front end of the housing, that is disposed so as to cover the cover from the outside, and that is to be gripped by a user; the grip member is disposed so as to surround the cover, the heat generating member, and the biasing member from the outside, and is disposed at the same height as the cover, the heat generating member, and the biasing member in the direction of movement of the cover; A heating appliance as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the outer surface of the grip member is formed with a plurality of protrusions arranged at intervals along the outer surface of the grip member and each extending along the direction of movement of the cover.

6. a cable connection portion provided on the housing or a cap attached to a base end of the housing, for connecting an electric cable for supplying electricity; an operation switch provided on the housing or the cap for supplying or stopping the supply of electricity to the heat generating member; a lamp provided on the housing or the cap, which lights up when electricity is being supplied to the heat-generating member; the operation switch is disposed on the outer peripheral surface or outer surface of the heating appliance opposite to the cable connection portion, A heating appliance as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the lamp is arranged on the outer peripheral surface or outer side of the heating appliance opposite the cable connection portion and on the operating switch side.

7. A heat press machine equipped with the heating tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3, A heat press body is provided as the main body of the heat press machine, the heating tool is used after the thermal transfer process by the heat press body, A storage recess for storing the heating tool is formed on the bottom surface of the heat press body, The heating tool is The heat generating member is housed in the housing recess when in the normal position with the heat generating member housed therein, and is removable from the housing recess when in the normal position, The heat press is stored in the storage recess so as not to protrude beyond the storage recess.

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