Thermal fluid equipment accessories and thermal fluid equipment and their use

Abstract

To improve or enhance the use of thermal fluid equipment accessories (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) having thermal fluid equipment accessories (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) having thermal fluid equipment accessories (210), the following is proposed: that the thermal fluid equipment accessories (210) include a thermal fluid guide section (252) for guiding thermal fluid, the thermal fluid guide section (252) is formed to bend in at least a portion of its length.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to accessories for thermal fluid equipment, thermal fluid equipment, and their use.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a surface cleaning device including the following. · A cloth gripper having a central portion and a fixing device. In the central portion, a first side surface portion pivotally supported about a first pivot axis and a second side surface portion pivotally supported about a second pivot axis are disposed opposite to each other, and the fixing and pivoting positions of the first side surface portion and the second side surface portion on the central portion can be fixed using the fixing device, and at the fixing and pivoting positions, the bottom surfaces of the first side surface portion, the central portion, and the second side surface portion are at least approximately in the same plane. · A holder that holds the cloth gripper and is pivotally supported about a third pivot axis on the central portion. When the holder is within a first pivoting position range with respect to the central portion, the holder is disengaged from the fixing device, and when it is within a second pivoting position range, the holder acts on the fixing device, and by the holder pivoting into and / or within the second pivoting position range, the fixing of the first side surface portion and the second side surface portion on the central portion can be released.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses a floor nozzle for a steam cleaner.

[0004] Patent Document 3 discloses a steam device.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Patent Document 3

[0006] The fundamental problem of this invention is to improve or enhance thermal fluid equipment accessories, thermal fluid equipment, and their use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The aforementioned underlying problems are solved in embodiments of the present invention by thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or by thermal fluid equipment having thermal fluid equipment accessories, and / or by the use of thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or by the use of thermal fluid equipment having thermal fluid equipment accessories. Here, the thermal fluid equipment accessories include, for example, a thermal fluid guide for guiding the thermal fluid from the inlet and / or outlet region, the thermal fluid guide being curved in at least a portion of its length.

[0008] The aforementioned underlying problems are solved in embodiments of the present invention by thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or by thermal fluid equipment and / or by the use of thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or by the use of thermal fluid equipment having thermal fluid equipment accessories. Here, the thermal fluid equipment accessories include a thermal fluid guide for guiding the thermal fluid and, in particular, a separation device for at least partially separating the liquid component in the thermal fluid guided by the thermal fluid guide. In particular, the thermal fluid guide is configured to guide the thermal fluid from the inlet and / or the outlet region.

[0009] In an advantageous embodiment, the separator is located within the thermal fluid guide, which is curved at least partially, preferably in at least a portion of its length. Preferably, the thermal fluid is guided by the separator within the curved portion, at least in a portion of its length.

[0010] In a very preferred embodiment, a combination of the features described so far and those described thereafter is configured.

[0011] In particular, an advantage of each embodiment of the solution according to the present invention is that the amount of liquid component of the thermal fluid reaching the outlet region is reduced at least. This is because the thermal fluid flows through at least one bent section, preferably through multiple bent sections, and / or through a separation device, in which case the liquid component is preferably separated from the thermal fluid.

[0012] In particular, the thermal fluid is used in the outlet region and is applied to something in particular.

[0013] In an advantageous embodiment, the thermal fluid is applied to the garment, at least substantially within the outlet area, for processing the garment, particularly for at least partial wrinkle removal, and, for example in some embodiments, for at least partial washing of the garment. At this time, it is advantageous that the thermal fluid applied to the garment be as gaseous as possible, containing at most a very small amount of liquid component, and particularly water vapor, that is, as dry as possible.

[0014] In preferred embodiments, at least one of the following is performed: In at least one curved section, and in particular at least several curved sections, the direction of guidance of the thermal fluid is changed by 70 degrees or more, and in particular by at least approximately 90 degrees. and / or, In at least one curved section, and in particular at least several curved sections, the direction of guidance of the thermal fluid is changed by 100 degrees or more, and in particular by at least approximately 110 degrees or more. and / or, - At least one separation element of the separation device is arranged in the thermal fluid guide section, and in particular in at least one separation element, and in particular in at least several separation elements, the direction of the thermal fluid guide is changed, and / or the direction of the guided thermal fluid is changed. and / or, · The interior of the hot fluid guide communicates from the inlet and / or to the outflow region.

[0015] For example, in a bent portion of such a shape, since the gas component of the hot fluid can flow and pass through better than the liquid component of the hot fluid, at least some of the liquid components are separated from the hot fluid.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, there are at least 3, preferably at least 4, particularly at least 5, for example at least 6 sections where the direction of the guide changes by 70 degrees or more, particularly by at least approximately 90 degrees.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, there are at least 2 sections where the direction of the guide changes by 100 degrees or more, particularly by at least approximately 110 degrees or more.

[0018] In particular, the angle of change in the direction of the guide is measured between the vector of the guide direction before the change and the vector of the guide direction after the change.

[0019] In an advantageous embodiment, at least one impact plate is arranged inside the hot fluid guide. In particular, at least one impact plate is part of the separation device as a separation element. Preferably, the hot fluid guided along the hot fluid guide is guided to the impact plate at least substantially perpendicularly.

[0020] For example, the advantages of this are that when the liquid component in the hot fluid impacts the impact plate, its speed slows down, and the liquid component with a slower speed can be separated from the hot fluid better, and / or the liquid component with a slower speed is preferably pulverized into a mist and / or vaporized.

[0021] Preferably, at least one of the following is adopted. · At least one particularly wide empty space is formed inside the guide space of the hot fluid guide beside the impact plate. And / or · The hot fluid guided along the inside of the hot fluid guide is guided so as to move away from the impact plate at least approximately perpendicularly behind the impact plate with respect to the guiding direction. And / or, · The guiding curve of the hot fluid guide passes by the side of the impact plate, and in this case, particularly, the guiding direction of the guiding curve faces at least approximately the same direction along the portion of the guiding curve reaching the impact plate and along the portion of the guiding curve moving away from the plate. And / or, · The impact plate is the first element with respect to the guiding direction along the extension of the guiding curve within the hot fluid guide, and at this element, the guiding direction is made to change its direction, and / or the impact plate is the first element arranged first with respect to the guiding direction along the guiding curve among the separation devices. And / or, · The hot fluid supplied in the inlet direction at the inlet is first guided to the impact plate, and particularly, it is guided to the impact plate at least approximately perpendicularly in this inlet direction.

[0022] Particularly, the advantage of this is that the gas component of the hot fluid can be better guided to pass by the side of the impact plate and / or move away from the impact plate at least approximately perpendicularly, whereby at least partially the liquid component is separated from the hot fluid.

[0023] Particularly, the advantage of having at least one particularly wide empty space beside the impact plate is that there is an empty space where the liquid component of the hot fluid supplied to the impact plate and particularly rebounding from the plate can reach. For example, the liquid component reaching the empty space is at least partially separated from the hot fluid. It is very advantageous if the liquid component reaching the empty space is at least partially vaporized and / or pulverized into a mist state within the empty space and then flows further along the guiding curve in the mist-like pulverized and / or vaporized state.

[0024] It is highly advantageous if at least one particularly wide open space extends laterally to the impact plate with a certain extent, and this extent is at least the same size as, and preferably at least twice, the extent of, the impact plate. In particular, the extent of the impact plate is measured perpendicular to the direction in which the thermal fluid is guided toward the impact plate.

[0025] Preferably, at least one particularly wide open space, very preferably two particularly wide open spaces, are provided, which extend outward to the side of the impact plate in at least approximately a semicircular shape.

[0026] It is particularly advantageous that the thermal fluid is initially guided to the impact plate. This is because the thermal fluid is often supplied at high speed, for example, from a thermal fluid supply device at the inlet. This is advantageous because the high supply rate of the thermal fluid is reduced at the impact plate, and in an advantageous embodiment, the reduced-speed thermal fluid is further supplied, preferably to other separation elements, by a thermal fluid guide.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, at least one separation plate is arranged within the thermal fluid guide section, and in particular, the separation plate is part of the separation device as a separation element.

[0028] In particular, the advantage of this is that the liquid component is separated, at least partially, from the thermal fluid at the separation plate.

[0029] In addition, preferably at least one of the following: • At least one separator plate is oriented at a particularly acute angle with respect to the direction in which the thermal fluid guided to the separator plate. and / or, • At least one separation plate guides the thermal fluid along the guide curve, and in at least a portion of the distance, the guidance along the separation plate is configured to separate the liquid component of the thermal fluid, and / or, • At least one separator is configured and / or positioned to exert flow resistance, and the flow resistance acting thereon acts on the thermal fluid guided along the guide curve. and / or, At least one separator plate, at the end of the guide along the separator plate, the thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve at an angle, passing beside the separator plate, preferably the thermal fluid guide portion is guided beside the separator plate along the dominant angle and / or the direction of the guide is changed by the amount of the dominant angle. and / or, • At least one of the separation plates, when guiding along the separation plate, one component of the guiding direction is oriented in the opposite direction to the guiding direction of the thermal fluid being guided to the separation plate. and / or, • At least one separator plate is positioned at an angle to the height of the thermal fluid equipment accessory.

[0030] This is advantageous because it improves the separation of liquid components from the thermal fluid.

[0031] For example, the angle at which the separating plate is oriented obliquely with respect to the height direction is 10 degrees or more, particularly 20 degrees or more, for example 30 degrees or more, and / or 70 degrees or less, for example 60 degrees or less.

[0032] In a highly advantageous embodiment, at least one filter is arranged within the thermal fluid guide section, particularly as a separation element of the separation device.

[0033] In particular, an advantage of this is that the filter at least reduces the flow of the liquid component of the thermal fluid. For example, the flow of the liquid component is at least partially obstructed by the filter, especially by the filter material. For example, as the liquid component of the thermal fluid flows through the filter, it is separated from the flowing thermal fluid, especially by the filter material.

[0034] In addition, in a favorable manner, at least one of the following shall be performed: • At least one filter is equipped with a hydrophobic filter material. and / or, • At least one filter opening, particularly a filter opening in the filter material of the filter, has a size of 1 μm or more and / or 500 μm or less in a direction intersecting the flow direction, for example, at least approximately 50 μm in size. and / or, At least one filter, with respect to the guidance direction along the guide curve, at least one separation element and / or one curved section is positioned before the at least one filter, particularly between the inlet and the filter, and / or at least one separation element and / or one curved section is positioned behind the at least one filter, particularly between the filter and the outflow region. and / or, The support structure holds at least one filter, in particular the filter material of the filter, in that position, and in particular the support structure protects the filter, in particular the filter material of the filter, against at least positional changes in the guiding direction, and / or in particular the support structure supports the at least one filter, in particular the filter material of the filter, at least partially on the outlet side of the filter, so that the thermal fluid flowing through the filter flows out of the filter again on the outlet side.

[0035] In particular, the advantage of hydrophobic filter materials is that the risk of separated liquid components accumulating in the filter material is at least reduced, which is advantageous because it at least reduces the risk of contamination and / or corrosion associated with it.

[0036] In particular, the advantage of placing a separation element and / or a curved section before the filter is that, because the velocity of the supplied thermal fluid is at least slower before the filter and / or because the liquid component has already been separated from the thermal fluid, the risk of overloading the filter material of the filter is at least reduced.

[0037] It is highly desirable that at least one filter is positioned adjacent to the empty space next to the impact plate, and as a result, the filter at least reduces the leakage of liquid components from the empty space in the direction of the guide curve.

[0038] For example, the advantage of placing a separation element and / or curved section behind the filter is that the filter has preferably already separated some liquid components from the thermal fluid, and the remaining liquid components are then at least partially separated by at least one element and / or section (which are preferably configured to target it).

[0039] In one example, the separation plate is positioned behind the filter with respect to the guidance direction along the guide curve.

[0040] In one example, the filter material is placed within a frame and preferably fixed in place.

[0041] Preferably, the at least one support structure is provided in addition to the frame, particularly to create additional protection and / or fixation.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the thermal fluid equipment accessory includes an outlet section having an outlet opening. The outlet opening is fluid-conductively connected from a section of the thermal fluid guide section, particularly the guide section, to the outlet region.

[0043] In particular, the outlet opening extends from a section of the thermal fluid guide located inside the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory to the outlet region located outside the casing.

[0044] In addition, at least one of the following conditions should be met: In the outlet section, an outlet chamber is formed on the inside of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory; that is, in particular, the section of the thermal fluid guide section from which the outlet opening extends to the outlet region is configured as an outlet chamber. and / or, With respect to the height direction of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, the outlet opening is formed in the upper region of the outlet section and / or opens in the upper region of the outlet chamber. and / or, The outlet opening is formed above the storage space with respect to the height of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, and in particular the storage space is formed within the outlet chamber, especially in the lower region of the outlet chamber. and / or, The thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve at least substantially at the height of the outlet opening and / or from above the outlet opening down to the outlet opening with respect to the height of the thermal fluid equipment accessory. and / or, The thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve within the upper region of the outlet chamber with respect to the height of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, and / or the thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve from above the storage space to the outlet opening with respect to the height of the thermal fluid equipment accessory.

[0045] For example, it is advantageous to configure the outlet opening in the upper region and / or to guide the thermal fluid from within the upper region and / or from above to the outlet opening. This is because, in this way, the liquid component of the thermal fluid conveniently sinks downwards, at least partially, and thus does not reach the outlet region through the outlet opening.

[0046] For example, providing a storage space next to the outlet is advantageous because liquid components separated before and / or at the outlet can collect in this storage space.

[0047] In particular, the upper region of the outflow section is within the upper half of the outflow section, preferably the upper one-third, with respect to the height.

[0048] In particular, the upper region of the outflow chamber is within the upper half of the outflow chamber with respect to the height, preferably the top third, or for example, the top quarter.

[0049] In particular, the lower region of the outflow chamber is located in the lower half of the outflow chamber, preferably the bottom third, with respect to the height.

[0050] In some advantageous embodiments, this may be done in at least one of the following ways: The outflow section is formed from a metal raw material. and / or, The edge surrounds the outlet at least partially, in particular the outlet is positioned set back relative to at least one sub-compartment of the edge, in particular the outlet extends in at least substantially one geometric plane, and at least one sub-compartment of the edge protrudes beyond this geometric plane, in particular the edge is at least partially formed by the casing component of the thermal fluid equipment accessory.

[0051] One advantage of a metal outlet is that, for example, it has excellent thermal conductivity, meaning that heat supplied to the outlet from a thermal fluid is transferred to the outlet region through the outlet.

[0052] The advantage of having the outlet positioned at the rear is that, for example, when using thermal fluid equipment accessories, the risk of the outlet coming into contact with the object to which the thermal fluid is applied, particularly the risk of the outlet coming into contact with, for example, delicate clothing, is at least reduced.

[0053] In particular, the outlet portion is preferably arranged in a fluid-seal manner on at least one casing component, and is fixed to the component, for example. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one casing component on which the outlet portion is arranged forms the edge portion in at least a portion of the section.

[0054] In an advantageous embodiment, the thermal fluid equipment accessory includes a liquid collection device having at least one collection space for liquid components separated from the thermal fluid.

[0055] This is advantageous because it allows for the collection of liquid components separated in curved sections and / or within the separation device.

[0056] In a preferred embodiment, the collection space is formed away from the thermal fluid guide and preferably away from the guide space of the thermal fluid guide.

[0057] In a preferred embodiment, the collection space is located inside the casing of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory.

[0058] In a preferred embodiment, the liquid collection device is configured such that the separated liquid components are guided from the thermal fluid guide and / or from the separation device through the liquid collection device to the collection space.

[0059] In an advantageous embodiment, the liquid collection device is configured in at least one of the following ways: - At least one section of the thermal fluid guide and / or at least one region surrounding at least one separation element of the separation device is fluid-conductively connected to the at least one collection space, and in particular, the at least one fluid-conductive connection is directed at least substantially downward toward the collection space with respect to the height of the thermal fluid equipment accessory. and / or, The collection space is located within the lower region of the thermal fluid equipment accessory and / or within the lower region inside the casing of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, with respect to the height direction of the thermal fluid equipment accessory.

[0060] This is particularly advantageous in carrying the liquid component away from the thermal fluid guide and / or the separation device.

[0061] In particular, if the fluid-conductive connection is oriented at least substantially downward, and / or if the collection space is located downward, gravity will at least partially assist in carrying away and / or collecting the liquid component.

[0062] In particular, the lower region of the thermal fluid equipment accessory is located in the lower half of the thermal fluid equipment accessory with respect to the height direction.

[0063] In particular, the lower region inside the casing is, with respect to the height direction, inside the casing It's in the lower half.

[0064] In a highly advantageous embodiment, the liquid collection device includes at least one exhaust passage opening into the collection space. In a preferred embodiment, the exhaust passage is directed away from the collection space.

[0065] In addition, at least one of the following conditions should be met: The exhaust passage opens into the upper region of the collection space with respect to the height direction of the thermal fluid equipment accessory. and / or, The exhaust passage is connected to a section of the thermal fluid guide section, and in particular is open to that section, and this section of the thermal fluid guide section is the outlet chamber.

[0066] In particular, the exhaust flow path is a separate flow path from the collection flow path.

[0067] In particular, an advantage of the exhaust channel is that when the liquid component is sent to the collection space through the collection channel, the gas mixture can leak out of the collection space through the exhaust channel.

[0068] In particular, an advantage of an exhaust passage that opens to the upper region is that it at least reduces the risk of liquid components leaking out of the collection space through the exhaust passage.

[0069] In particular, the upper region of the collection space is within the upper half of the collection space with respect to the height, preferably the top third, for example, the top fifth.

[0070] It is highly advantageous if the exhaust passage opens into the collection space on the upper side of the collection space with respect to the height direction.

[0071] In particular, an advantage of the exhaust passage opening into the thermal fluid guide is that the gaseous component of the thermal fluid that reaches the collection space can return to the thermal fluid guide.

[0072] In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the following is performed: The liquid collection device includes at least one display unit for indicating at least partially the liquid level in the collection space, and / or, • A drain port is formed in the collection space.

[0073] In particular, the advantage of a liquid level indicator unit is that users of thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or thermal fluid equipment can at least partially recognize the liquid level in the collection space and at least know when the collection space must be emptied because the liquid level has exceeded an acceptable threshold.

[0074] In particular, the display element is visible from the surroundings of the thermal fluid equipment accessory.

[0075] In some preferred embodiments, one casing portion in the collection space is configured such that the liquid level in the collection space can be at least partially recognized through it.

[0076] In some highly advantageous embodiments, the liquid collection device comprises a plurality of display units, preferably at least two display units that show at least their readings on opposite sides of the thermal fluid equipment accessory. In particular, the advantage of this is that the user can perceive the liquid level at least partially from various line of sight directions.

[0077] Having a drain port in the collection space is particularly advantageous because it allows the collection space to be emptied.

[0078] In a preferred embodiment, the underlying problem is solved (instead and / or supplementally) by thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or by thermal fluid equipment and / or by the use of thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or by the use of thermal fluid equipment having thermal fluid equipment accessories. Here, the thermal fluid equipment accessories include a thermal fluid guide for guiding a thermal fluid and, for example, a liquid collection device, wherein the thermal fluid guide, in particular at least its guide space, and / or the liquid collection device, in particular at least its collection space, are positioned inside the casing of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessories, at least partially, to at least reduce heat conduction to the outer wall of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or away from the outer wall of the casing of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessories.

[0079] In addition, at least one of the following conditions should be met: • At least the guide space of the thermal fluid guide and / or at least the collection space of the liquid collection device are separated from the surrounding thermal fluid equipment accessories by a double wall, at least in part, and especially in most part. and / or, In at least a portion of the compartment, at least one intermediate space is formed between the thermal fluid guide, particularly at least its guide space, and / or the liquid collection device, particularly at least its collection space, and the outer wall of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, particularly the outer wall portion located closest to the guide space and / or collection space. and / or, The liquid collection device includes a collection container, the collection container having at least one collection space formed inside it, and the collection container is located inside the casing of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory.

[0080] In particular, an advantage of this is that, for example, heat conduction from the thermal fluid in the guide space and / or the thermal fluid in the collection space to the outer wall of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory is reduced. For example, this reduces the heating of the outer wall to at least slightly, preferably only slightly, thus reducing the risk to the user when using the thermal fluid equipment accessory. This also means that, for example, the guide space and / or collection space are better insulated from the surroundings of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, resulting in less heat being lost from the thermal fluid within them.

[0081] In particular, the thermal fluid guide portion includes a guide device, which in particular includes at least a guide space for the thermal fluid guide portion and a component that forms the boundary of the guide space.

[0082] In a very preferred embodiment, at least the guide device and / or the separation device and / or the liquid collection device of the thermal fluid guide are configured as device fittings located inside the casing of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, and / or as a fitting assembly, preferably as a common fitting assembly.

[0083] For example, the advantage of this is that the device can be structurally configured to suit its requirements and then placed inside the casing as an assembly separate from the casing itself. In this case, for example, the device fitting part is fitted inside the casing, and / or the casing is assembled from casing components around the device fitting part.

[0084] For example, by using an integrally configured device fitting section and / or an integral fitting assembly, each device can be configured compactly together.

[0085] This allows the casing to be configured in a way that is tailored to the specific requirements of the casing, separate from any devices placed inside it.

[0086] In a preferred embodiment, at least one of the following is performed: The outflow region and the inlet are formed on opposite sides of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, particularly on opposite sides of the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, and in particular, the opposite sides are opposite with respect to the longitudinal direction of the thermal fluid equipment accessory. and / or, A receiving section for a heat fluid supply device is formed at the inlet. and / or, The thermal fluid equipment accessory is configured such that, when used as prescribed, the height direction of the thermal fluid equipment accessory is slightly oblique to and / or at least substantially parallel to the direction of gravity.

[0087] In particular, the longitudinal and height directions of the thermal fluid equipment accessories are at least substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0088] In particular, the thermal fluid equipment accessory extends in the longitudinal direction, the height direction, and the lateral direction, and the longitudinal direction, the height direction, and the lateral direction are at least substantially perpendicular to each other.

[0089] In particular, when guided along the aforementioned guide curve, the thermal fluid may exhibit laminar flow in at least some sections and / or turbulent flow in at least some sections.

[0090] For example, the casing of the thermal fluid equipment accessory is composed of at least one casing component. In particular, at least one casing component, and preferably several casing components, are made of plastic.

[0091] Depending on the embodiment, the thermal fluid equipment accessories may be configured for different uses and applications.

[0092] In some advantageous embodiments, the thermal fluid equipment accessory is configured to apply the thermal fluid to clothing.

[0093] In a preferred embodiment, the thermal fluid equipment includes a thermal fluid generation unit and, in particular, a thermal fluid supply device, and the thermal fluid prepared by the thermal fluid generation unit can preferably be supplied to the thermal fluid equipment accessories through the thermal fluid supply device.

[0094] In one example, the thermal fluid generation unit includes an instantaneous water heater.

[0095] In one example, the thermal fluid generation unit includes a water heater that generates thermal fluid internally.

[0096] In a very preferred use, the thermal fluid equipment accessories and / or the thermal fluid equipment are used for processing clothing, preferably for wrinkle removal, and / or for at least partial cleaning of clothing, for example in some embodiments.

[0097] In particular, a thermal fluid is a fluid mixture, such as a fluid mixture having a gas phase and a liquid phase.

[0098] Preferably, the fluid mixture contains, in particular, water, such as water vapor and / or liquid water, in at least a large portion of it.

[0099] In a preferred embodiment, the temperature of the thermal fluid is 60°C or higher, preferably 70°C or higher, particularly 80°C or higher, for example 90°C or higher.

[0100] It is highly advantageous if the temperature of the thermal fluid is at least approximately 100°C and / or higher.

[0101] Up to this point and thereafter, the features that are at least approximately expected should be understood to mean that differences of up to ±20%, preferably up to ±10%, are included together, and / or that such features are at least substantially expected.

[0102] The features that are at least substantially expected include, in particular, any technically limited and / or technically insignificant differences of the features described.

[0103] In particular, when a certain characteristic is expected to be present in, for example, a certain baseline quantity, it should be understood that this means that the characteristic constitutes, for example, at least half of that baseline quantity, preferably at least 70%, particularly at least 80%, and very preferably at least 90%, and / or that technically limited differences and / or technically insignificant differences are included together.

[0104] The elements and features described up to and thereafter as particularly and / or preferred and / or advantageous and / or preferably and / or modified are optional features that, for example, further develop the present invention but are not essential for the success of the fundamental concept of the present invention.

[0105] The following provides a detailed description and illustration with drawings of various modifications of one embodiment, focusing on the preferred configurations and features of the present invention and their advantages as examples.

[0106] The contents of the diagram are as follows: [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0107] [Figure 1] An example of a thermal fluid device having a thermal fluid supply device and thermal fluid device accessories. [Figure 2] A cross-sectional view of the thermal fluid equipment accessory and the supply device, showing the supply device housed in the receiving portion of the thermal fluid equipment accessory. [Figure 3] A perspective view of one side and the outlet area of ​​the aforementioned thermal fluid equipment accessory. [Figure 4] A perspective view of the other side of the thermal fluid equipment accessory and the outflow area. [Figure 5] A cross-sectional view of the aforementioned thermal fluid equipment accessory, similar to Figure 2. [Figure 6]A cross-sectional view taken along the VI-VI cutting line shown in Figure 5, wherein the cutting plane of the cross-section is perpendicular to the height direction, and the cross-section is oriented upwards with respect to the height direction. [Figure 7] A cross-sectional view along the VII-VII cutting line shown in Figure 5, wherein the cutting plane of the cross-section is perpendicular to the height direction, and the cross-section is oriented downward with respect to the height direction. [Figure 8] This is an enlarged view of the thermal fluid guide portion of the thermal fluid equipment accessory, taken from the cross-sectional view in Figure 5. [Figure 9] A perspective view of the device mounting section, seen from a diagonal front angle. [Figure 10] A perspective view of the device fitting section seen from one side. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0108] The embodiment of the thermal fluid equipment, shown as a whole by reference numeral 100, particularly includes an equipment casing 112 and equipment technology arranged within the equipment casing 112.

[0109] A thermal fluid apparatus 100 is shown in Figure 1 as an example.

[0110] In particular, the thermal fluid equipment 100 includes a thermal fluid generating unit, which is preferably located in the internal space of the equipment casing 112. In a preferred embodiment, the thermal fluid equipment 100 includes a storage tank for storing a liquid, for example, the liquid comprising at least a large portion of water with or without additional components.

[0111] In particular, the thermal fluid equipment 100 includes a thermal fluid supply device 122. In a preferred embodiment, the thermal fluid supply device 122 is at least fluid-conductively connectable to the thermal fluid generating unit, and is fluid-conductively connected in the assembled state. In particular, the thermal fluid supply device 122 is configured at least largely outside the equipment casing 112.

[0112] For example, the thermal fluid equipment 100 is equipped with a connection portion 126 for a thermal fluid supply device 122, which is located in the equipment casing 112. In a preferred embodiment, the connection portion 126 is fluid-conductively connected to the thermal fluid generation unit inside the equipment casing 112. In particular, the thermal fluid supply device 122 includes a connecting component 132, which allows the thermal fluid supply device 122 to be fluid-conductively connected to the connection portion 126.

[0113] In particular, the thermal fluid supply device 122 includes a supply unit 134. In a preferred embodiment, the supply unit 134 is fluidly conductively coupled to the connecting component 132 via at least a coupling component 136 (for example, configured as a rubber tube).

[0114] For example, the supply unit 134 includes an operating device 142 having at least one operating element 144 for at least partially operating the thermal fluid supply device 122, and in particular for at least partially operating the thermal fluid equipment 100. In particular, by operating, for example, at least one operating element 144 with the operating device 142, the release of thermal fluid can be released or stopped.

[0115] In particular, the supply unit 134 includes a discharge element through which thermal fluid is released from the thermal fluid supply device 122 when the discharge is released. In one example, the discharge element 148 is configured as a discharge connecting pipe.

[0116] In particular, the discharge element 148 includes an outlet nozzle 154 through which the heat fluid supply device 122 discharges heat fluid, and through which the heat fluid flows out.

[0117] As a model example, emission element 148 is shown in Figure 2.

[0118] In particular, a thermal fluid equipment accessory, indicated as 210 in its entirety, is provided.

[0119] As an example, Figures 1 and 2 show the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 assembled with the thermal fluid supply device 122 of the thermal fluid equipment 100, while Figures 3 to 8 show the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 separated.

[0120] In some preferred modifications, the thermal fluid supply device 122 is configured integrally with the thermal fluid equipment accessories 210, at least in part.

[0121] In particular, in such variations, the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 includes at least an operating device 142 and / or a connecting component 132 (preferably together with a coupling component 136).

[0122] In particular, the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 includes a casing, which is denoted by reference numeral 214. This is preferably composed of a plurality of casing components 216. For example, the casing components 216 are plastic components and / or shell components.

[0123] In a preferred embodiment, the casing 214 defines the interior of the casing 218, which is surrounded by casing components 216.

[0124] In a preferred embodiment, at least the majority of the technical equipment of the thermal fluid equipment accessories 210 is located inside the casing.

[0125] In particular, each casing component 216 includes at least one outer wall portion 224. The outer wall portion 224 forms the outer wall of the casing 214, and this outer wall isolates the interior of the casing 218 from the surroundings of the thermal fluid equipment accessories 210.

[0126] In particular, in the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210, the height direction 232 and / or the length direction 234 and / or the transverse direction 236 are defined, for example, by its casing 214 and / or by its technical equipment and / or by the intended and standard use of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210.

[0127] In particular, the height direction 232, the length direction 234, and the width direction 236 are all perpendicular to each other.

[0128] In particular, the height direction 232 is defined such that, by the prescribed use of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 and / or by the configuration of the technical equipment of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210, the height direction 232 is at least substantially parallel to the direction of gravity and / or at an angle to the direction of gravity within an appropriate range of inclination.

[0129] For example, the casing 214 has a stand surface 242. In a preferred embodiment, the stand surface 242 is formed on the bottom surface of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210, where the bottom surface is formed on the underside of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 with respect to the height direction 232. In a preferred embodiment, the stand surface 242 is formed to be at least substantially flat and extends within a geometric plane that is at least approximately parallel to the length direction 234 and the transverse direction 236.

[0130] A thermal fluid guide section, indicated by reference numeral 252, is formed within the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210.

[0131] The thermal fluid guide section 252 is configured to guide the thermal fluid, for example, from the inlet 256 of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 to the outlet region 258 of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210, particularly along the guide curve 264 in the guide direction 266.

[0132] In some preferred modifications, the guide curve 264 has multiple branches in at least some sections.

[0133] In particular, the thermal fluid is guided in the thermal fluid guide section 252 along the guide curve 264, through a guide space indicated entirely by reference numeral 268. Here, preferably, the guide space 268 is a spatial region that includes a plurality of particularly connected subspaces.

[0134] As an example, the thermal fluid guide section 252 is shown in an enlarged view in Figure 8.

[0135] In a preferred embodiment, the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 includes a separation device, which is collectively indicated by reference numeral 272.

[0136] In particular, the separation device 272 is configured to at least partially separate the liquid component from the thermal fluid, especially that which is guided through the thermal fluid guide section 252.

[0137] In a preferred embodiment, the separation device 272 includes a plurality of separation elements.

[0138] In a preferred embodiment, a guide device 274 is provided which forms at least the thermal fluid guide portion 252 together with the guide device 274. In a preferred embodiment, the guide device 274 includes a plurality of guide elements.

[0139] Preferably, the separation device 272 and the guide device 274 include at least partially the same elements.

[0140] For example, the guide device 274 is at least partially composed of the separation device 272. In a preferred embodiment, the separation device 272 is at least partially composed of the guide device 274.

[0141] In a preferred embodiment, the thermal fluid guide 252 is formed to bend in at least a portion of its length. In an advantageous embodiment, the liquid component in the thermal fluid guided by the thermal fluid guide 252 is separated at least partially by the bent portion, and in particular to that extent, the thermal fluid guide 252 is also part of the separation device 272.

[0142] In particular, in the section of the thermal fluid guide 252 that has a curved shape, the direction of the guide direction 266 along the guide curve 264 changes.

[0143] In particular, a receiving section 282 for the thermal fluid supply device 122 is formed at the inlet 256. Specifically, the receiving section 282 is configured to accommodate the supply unit 134 at least partially, and in particular to accommodate its discharge element 148.

[0144] Preferably, the receiving section 282 includes a housing chamber 284 for the discharge nozzle 154 of the supply unit 134. In particular, a guide space 268 is connected to the housing chamber 284, and a guide curve 264 starts from the housing chamber 284 and extends through the guide space 268.

[0145] In particular, at least one impact plate 312 is placed inside the thermal fluid guide section 252.

[0146] In a preferred embodiment, the thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve 264 to the impact surface 313 of the impact plate 312.

[0147] Preferably, the thermal fluid guided in the guiding direction 266 along the guide curve 264 is guided at least approximately perpendicularly to the impact surface 313.

[0148] In an advantageous embodiment, the impact plate 312 is positioned in a section of the guide space 268 connected to the containment chamber 284, and is preferably directed so that the thermal fluid supplied from the thermal fluid supply device 122 and particularly flowing linearly from the outlet nozzle 154 is guided to the impact plate 312.

[0149] In particular, the impact plate 312 extends at least substantially within the geometric plate surface 314, and / or, preferably, the impact surface 313 is at least approximately parallel to the geometric plate surface 314.

[0150] For example, the impact plate 312 is held on the vertical portion 316 of the guide device 274 in the portion forming the containment chamber 284. In addition, in a preferred embodiment, the vertical portion 316 is made narrow in order to avoid obstructing the flow of thermal fluid as much as possible.

[0151] In a preferred embodiment, for example, at least one guide surface 322 of the element forming the impact plate 312 extends diagonally backward from the impact plate 312. Here, the backward extension and the direction of the thermal fluid impacting the impact plate 312 are related such that the at least one guide surface 322 extends from the impact plate 312 on the side opposite to the impact surface 313 of the impact plate 313.

[0152] In particular, the impact surface 313 and the guide surface 322 of the impact plate 312 are formed on opposite sides of the geometric plate surface 314.

[0153] In particular, the guide surface 322 starts from the impact plate 312 and extends diagonally outward. Here, "outward" refers to a viewpoint, for example, of the direction of the colliding thermal fluid, and in this direction, the guide surface extends laterally outward from the separation plate 322.

[0154] For example, the elements forming the impact plate 312 are shaped like a frustocone, with the impact surface 313 of the impact plate 312 being formed on the top surface of the frustocone, and the side surface of the frustocone forming the guide surface 322. Also, the top surface of the frustocone is narrower than the bottom surface of the frustocone.

[0155] Preferably, the guide space 268 extends widely to the side of the impact plate 312, and as a result, an empty space is formed to the side of the impact plate 312, preferably within two approximately semicircularly formed partial spaces. Preferably, the thermal fluid that has been oriented after colliding with the impact plate 312 spreads out within this empty space.

[0156] In this case, the area has a large extent, especially if the empty space region starts from the impact plate 312 and extends for a length at least equivalent to the spread of the impact plate 312 in its lateral extension, preferably at least twice the spread of the impact plate 312.

[0157] In particular, since the thermal fluid that collides with the impact plate 312 is redirected laterally, the flow of thermal fluid at the impact plate 312 is redirected by at least approximately 90 degrees.

[0158] In particular, the orientation of the guide direction 266 changes again by at least approximately 90 degrees within the guide section located laterally to the impact plate 312. In a preferred embodiment, the guide curve 264 extends laterally outward from the impact plate 312, at least approximately parallel to the geometric plate surface 314, and then the guide curve is reoriented to extend at least approximately perpendicular to the plate surface 314, and in particular to pass beside the impact plate 312.

[0159] In this case, at least broadly speaking, the flow of the thermal fluid can also be redirected by at least approximately 90 degrees. This is because the thermal fluid flows, at least broadly, along the guide curve 264. However, looking more closely, the thermal fluid may exhibit laminar flow and / or turbulent flow in at least some sections.

[0160] Preferably, at least one filter 332 is located within the thermal fluid guide 252, for example, as part of the separation device 272.

[0161] The filter 332 includes a filter material having a filter opening. For example, the size of the filter opening in the direction intersecting the passage direction is in the micrometer range, for example, between 1 μm and 500 μm.

[0162] Preferably, the filter material is a hydrophobic material.

[0163] In a preferred embodiment, the guide curve 264 extends through the filter 332, and in particular through the filter material.

[0164] In a preferred embodiment, the filter 332 is positioned downstream of the impact plate 312 along the guide curve 264.

[0165] Preferably, the filter 332 is positioned adjacent to the empty space 324 formed next to the impact plate 312.

[0166] For example, the filter material of filter 332 is inserted into a part of the guide device 274 and preferably fixed therein.

[0167] It is highly advantageous if the support structure 336 protects at least the filter material of the filter 332 and, in particular, at least substantially the entire filter 332 in a direction that resists at least positional changes. In particular, the filter 332 supports itself at least partially on the support structure 336, for example, at least its filter material supports itself.

[0168] Preferably, the support structure 336 is positioned at least partially in contact with the outlet side 338 of the filter 332, so that the thermal fluid flowing through the filter 332 flows out of the filter 332 again (particularly from its filter material) at the outlet side 338. Therefore, the outlet side 338 in particular is the side of the filter 332 where the guide curve 264 exits the filter 332 (particularly from its filter material).

[0169] In particular, the support structure 336 consists of a part of the guide device 274 and / or the separation device 272.

[0170] In an advantageous embodiment, at least one separation plate 342 is provided particularly as part of the separation device 272 and / or as part of the guide device 274.

[0171] In a preferred embodiment, the separation plate 342 is positioned within the thermal fluid guide section 252 such that it exerts a separating action on the thermal fluid flowing, for example, laminar and / or turbulent, along the guide curve 264. In an advantageous embodiment, the separating action of the separation plate 342 causes at least partially the liquid component in the thermal fluid to be separated from the thermal fluid, and in particular, at least temporarily, to adhere to and remain on the separation plate 342.

[0172] In particular, because the separation plate 342 is positioned at an angle, the flow of thermal fluid, especially along the guide curve 264, is redirected at the separation plate 342, preferably by an angle WU greater than 90 degrees. Here, the angle WU is measured between the vector of the flow direction and / or guide direction 266 along the guide curve 264 before and after the redirection.

[0173] In a preferred embodiment, the separator plate 342 is oriented and positioned such that one component 266K of the thermal fluid guidance direction 266 and / or flow direction along the guide curve 264 after the change of direction is opposite to the thermal fluid guidance direction 266 and / or flow direction before the change of direction, and the other component 266T of the direction after the change of direction is perpendicular to the thermal fluid guidance direction 266 and / or flow direction along the guide curve 264 before the change of direction.

[0174] In particular, the separation plate 342 is positioned at an angle with respect to the height direction 232.

[0175] In particular, the thermal fluid rises at least substantially along the direction of gravity, and therefore in the height direction 232 and / or diagonally upward with respect to that direction if the thermal fluid equipment attachment 210 is oriented in a predetermined direction. By positioning the separator plate 342 at an angle, the separator plate 342 at least partially obstructs the thermal fluid from rising, thereby guiding the thermal fluid, particularly along the guide curve 264, along the separator plate 342, causing the separator plate 342 to act as at least a weak flow resistance to the thermal fluid flow.

[0176] In particular, the guide section is located behind the section in which the guide curve 264 extends along the separation plate 342. This section is curved. That is, the direction of the guide direction 266 changes there, and in a preferred embodiment, it changes at least approximately by at least 90 degrees, preferably by 90 degrees or more.

[0177] In a preferred embodiment, the guide curve 264 extends along the separation plate 342 to the end 346 of the separation plate and wraps around the end 346 of the separation plate 342.

[0178] In particular, after the guided section along the separator plate 342, the flow of the thermal fluid is redirected such that the guided direction 266 and / or one component of the flow 266K of the thermal fluid is opposite to the direction of the guided direction 266 and / or the flow direction of the thermal fluid along the separator plate 342, and the guided direction 266 and / or one component of the flow direction 266T of the thermal fluid in the guided section behind the separator plate 342 is perpendicular to the direction of the guided direction 266 and / or the flow direction of the thermal fluid along the separator plate 342. In particular, this change of direction occurs in the guided section that extends around the end 346 of the separator plate 342. In particular, the angle WU between the vector of the guided direction 266 and / or the flow direction along the separator plate 342 and the vector of the guided direction 266 and / or the flow direction of the thermal fluid in the guided section formed after the separator plate 342 is greater than 90 degrees.

[0179] For example, the support structure 336 extends between the filter 332 and the separator plate 342. In one example, this support structure 336 is integrally formed with the separator plate 342.

[0180] In particular, the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 is equipped with an outlet section 352 having an outlet opening 354. As an example, in Figures 3 and 4, only a few of the multiple outlet openings 354 are labeled with reference numerals.

[0181] The outlet opening 354 leads to the outlet region 258, which is located outside the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210, adjacent to the outlet section 352.

[0182] In particular, inside the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210, an outlet chamber 358 is formed adjacent to the outlet section 352, and the outlet opening 354 is fluidly connected from the outlet chamber 358 to the outlet region 258. Specifically, each branch of the guide curve 264 extends through one of the outlet openings 354.

[0183] Preferably, the outlet portion 352 is formed of a metal element in particular. In a preferred embodiment, the elements forming the outlet portion 352 are arranged on at least one casing component 216 and are preferably fluid-sealed to the component.

[0184] In particular, the edge portion 362 surrounds the outflow portion 352 at least partially on its outer periphery. For example, the edge portion 362 is formed to close itself and surround the outflow portion 352 on its outer periphery.

[0185] Here, "especially on the outer circumference" should be understood to mean that the configuration is formed on the outer circumference of a certain shaft, which extends through one of the outflow openings 354, and whose axial direction extends at least substantially parallel to the guide direction 266.

[0186] In a preferred embodiment, the edge 362 is comprised of at least one casing component 216, and the outflow portion 352 and, in particular, the elements forming the outflow portion 352 are arranged on the edge 362 on the casing component in a particularly fluid-seal manner.

[0187] Preferably, the outflow portion 352 is formed by being pulled backward at least from the outward-facing surface of the edge portion 362. In particular, the edge portion 362 protrudes at least partially beyond the outflow portion 352 in the guide direction 266 directed from the outflow opening 354 toward the outflow region 258.

[0188] In a preferred embodiment, the outlet opening 354 is formed in the upper region of the outlet section 352 with respect to the height direction 232. In addition, in particular, the upper region is in the upper half of the outlet section 352 with respect to the height direction 232, for example, within the upper third of the outlet section 352.

[0189] Preferably, the guide section of the thermal fluid guide 252, formed immediately in front of the outlet chamber 358, opens into the upper region of the outlet chamber 358 with respect to the height direction 232. In particular, the upper region of the outlet chamber 358 is in the upper half of the outlet chamber 358 with respect to the height direction, for example, in the upper end region of the outlet chamber 358.

[0190] In particular, the guide section downstream of the separation plate 342 opens into the outflow chamber 358. Therefore, the thermal fluid, in particular, changes direction around the separation plate 342 before flowing into the outflow chamber 358, especially into its upper region.

[0191] Preferably, the outlet opening 354 exits from the upper region of the outlet chamber 358 and leads to the outlet region 258.

[0192] Preferably, the guide section formed immediately in front of the outflow chamber 358 opens into the outflow chamber 358 above the outflow opening 354 with respect to the height direction 232.

[0193] In particular, a storage space 368 is formed in the lower region of the outflow chamber 358 with respect to the height direction 232. Specifically, the storage space 368 includes at least the bottom third of the outflow chamber 358 with respect to the height direction 232, preferably at least the lower half of the outflow chamber 358.

[0194] In particular, the upper region of the outflow chamber 358 is above the lower region of the outflow chamber 358 and / or the storage space 368 with respect to the height direction 232.

[0195] In a preferred embodiment, a guide section formed immediately in front of the outflow chamber 358 opens into the outflow chamber 358 above the storage space 368 with respect to the height 232. Preferably, the outflow opening 354 leads out of the outflow chamber 358 above the storage space 368 with respect to the height 232. In particular, the guide curve 264 extends through the outflow chamber 358 above the storage space 368 with respect to the height 232.

[0196] In an advantageous embodiment, the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 includes at least one liquid collection device 412 for collecting liquid components separated from the thermal fluid guided by the thermal fluid guide 252. Preferably, the liquid collection device 412 includes at least one collection space 416 for receiving and collecting liquid components separated from the thermal fluid.

[0197] In a preferred embodiment, the liquid collection device 412 includes a collection container 418, in which at least one collection space 416 is formed.

[0198] In an advantageous embodiment, the collection space 416 is fluid-conductively connected to at least one section of the thermal fluid guide 252 and / or at least one region surrounding at least one separation element of the separation device 272.

[0199] For example, the liquid collection device 412 includes at least one collection channel 422, which opens on one side to a part of the thermal fluid guide section 252 and on the other side to the collection space 416.

[0200] Preferably, at least one collection channel 422 opens within a spatial region that includes a section of the thermal fluid guide 252 extending between the filter 332 and the separation plate 342.

[0201] Preferably, the collection channel 422 opens with respect to the height direction 232 to the lower region of the spatial area having the guide section, particularly the lowest region.

[0202] In a preferred embodiment, at least one valve unit 424 is located within the collection channel 422, the valve unit 424 at least makes it difficult, and preferably at least substantially, for the liquid to flow through the collection channel 422 out of the collection space 416 to, for example, the spatial region having the guide section.

[0203] For example, the valve unit 424 is configured in a manner at least like a check valve.

[0204] In a preferred embodiment, a drain port 432 is formed, where the drain passage opens on one side to the collection space 416 and on the other side to the surroundings outside the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210. Preferably, a stopper component 436 is provided at the drain port 432, which can be used to open and close the drain passage of the drain port 432.

[0205] Preferably, the liquid collection device 412 is provided with at least one exhaust passage 442 that opens into the collection space 416.

[0206] In particular, the exhaust passage 442 is a separate passage from the collection passage 422.

[0207] In a preferred embodiment, the exhaust passage 442 opens at least in the upper region of the collection space 416 with respect to the height direction 232, and in particular, the exhaust passage 442 opens into the collection space 416 on the upper side with respect to the height direction 232.

[0208] In a preferred embodiment, the exhaust passage 442 is connected to and opens into the guide section of the thermal fluid guide section 252. For example, the exhaust passage 442 opens into the outlet chamber 358, preferably into its upper region.

[0209] Preferably, the liquid collection device 412 includes at least one indicator unit 452 for at least partially indicating the liquid level in the collection space 416.

[0210] For example, the liquid collection device 412 includes two display units 452I and 452II, which in a preferred embodiment are formed on opposite sides of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 with respect to the lateral direction 236.

[0211] Two exemplary display units 452I and II are shown in Figures 3 and 4. Although they are substantially similarly configured, modified examples include display units 452 with different configurations.

[0212] In a preferred embodiment, the casing 214, particularly the casing components 216 within the area of ​​the display unit 452, is configured to allow at least a partial view of the collection space 416 from around the thermal fluid equipment accessories 210, and at least a partial direct recognition of the liquid level therein.

[0213] For example, in some modifications, the casing component 216 within the area of ​​the display unit 452 is configured to be transparent and / or translucent. For example, in some modifications, the casing 214 has a void within the area of ​​the display unit 452 through which the collection space 416 can be at least partially recognized.

[0214] In particular, the display unit 452 can recognize whether the liquid level in the collection space 416 is above or below an acceptable liquid level threshold.

[0215] Preferably, the thermal fluid guide portion 252 inside the casing 218 is positioned at least largely away from the outer wall of the casing 214 formed by the outer wall portion 224. In particular, an exception due to technical constraints on the largely isolated configuration is that the thermal fluid guide portion 252 extends from inside the casing 218 to the outlet region 258 and outwards to the periphery of the thermal fluid equipment accessories 210, and therefore an isolated configuration is not possible there. That is, an isolated configuration is not possible in particular in the outlet portion 352.

[0216] Thus, an intermediate space 462 is formed between the thermal fluid guide section 252 and the guide device 274 and / or separation device 272, and the outer wall of the casing 214.

[0217] In a preferred embodiment, the intermediate space 462 is formed in at least a portion of the space between the component forming the boundary of the guide space 268 of the thermal fluid guide portion 252 and the outer wall portion 224.

[0218] For example, the intermediate space 462 is formed between the collection container 418 and the outer wall portion 224 placed therein within the area of ​​the collection space 416.

[0219] In an advantageous embodiment, the guide space 268 and / or collection space 416 of the thermal fluid guide section 252 are separated from the surrounding thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 by a double wall.

[0220] In that case, at least two wall portions are arranged between the guide space 268 and / or the collection space 416 and the surrounding area, for example, along a straight connecting line. In particular, these at least two wall portions include at least one outer wall portion 224 of the casing 214 and a wall portion that forms the boundary between the guide space 268 and / or the collection space 416, and these two wall portions are different wall portions.

[0221] In particular, due to technical constraints, there is an exception to the double-wall configuration at the inlet 256 where the receiving section 282 for the thermal fluid supply device 122 is formed. There, for example, if a linear connecting line extends through the receiving section 282, a double-wall configuration is not possible along that line, because typically the receiving section 282 must be open around the thermal fluid equipment accessories 210. In particular, a double-wall configuration is technically impossible in the outlet region 258, and instead only an outlet section 352 is formed, which separates the inner outlet chamber 358 from the outlet region 258 outside the casing 214.

[0222] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of spacing holders 464 are provided to hold the guide device 274 and / or separation device 272 inside the casing 218 away from the outer wall portion 224.

[0223] In some preferred modifications, at least some of the spacing members 464 are made up of components of the guide device 274, as shown in Figures 5-7 as exemplary examples. In some advantageous modifications, at least some of the spacing members 464 are made up of casing components 216, in which case the arrangement of the spacing members 464 is similar to that of the spacing members 464 shown in Figures 5-7 as exemplary examples, at least in terms of the basic function of maintaining spacing, and therefore this drawing also represents such modifications.

[0224] It is particularly convenient if the guide device 274 and / or the separation device 272 and / or the liquid collection device 412 are configured as a device fitting section 472, and especially if they are configured as a unified fitting assembly.

[0225] As an example, the device fitting section 472 is depicted separately in Figures 9 and 10.

[0226] In a preferred embodiment, the device fitting portion 472 is located inside the casing 218 when the thermal fluid equipment accessories 210 are assembled, as shown in Figures 2 to 8 as an example.

[0227] In particular, the device fitting portion 472 can be fitted into a casing 214 made up of casing components 216, and / or the casing components can be assembled around the device fitting portion 472 to form the casing 214.

[0228] In particular, the casing component 216 can be firmly joined to the device fitting portion 472, at least via the spacing retainer 464, and can be fixed to each other.

[0229] In particular, the preferred configuration, its advantageous functions, and its benefits are briefly summarized below.

[0230] The thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 includes, in particular, an inlet 256 having a receiving portion 282 for, for example, a thermal fluid supply device 122, to which thermal fluid can be supplied.

[0231] In particular, the thermal fluid contains water. In a preferred embodiment, the temperature of the thermal fluid is 60°C or higher, particularly 80°C or higher, and in an advantageous embodiment, 95°C or higher.

[0232] In particular, a thermal fluid is a fluid mixture containing gaseous and liquid components. That is, for example, a thermal fluid is a two-phase fluid mixture. In particular, the liquid component includes water, for example, water droplets. In particular, the gaseous component includes water vapor.

[0233] A thermal fluid guide section 252 is provided to guide the thermal fluid, for example, the thermal fluid supplied to the inlet 256, to the outlet region 258.

[0234] The thermal fluid can be used in the outlet region 258, for example, by applying it to clothing, especially shirts, to smooth out wrinkles in the clothing, or in some modifications, to perform at least partial cleaning.

[0235] In particular, in order to apply steam during use, in an advantageous embodiment, a thermal fluid mainly containing steam is made to reach the outlet region 258.

[0236] In a preferred embodiment, the amount of liquid component in the thermal fluid decreases at least along the thermal fluid guide section 252, and as a result, the thermal fluid that reaches the outlet region 258 contains at most only a small amount of liquid component, which is advantageous.

[0237] In order to reduce the amount of liquid component in the thermal fluid, the thermal fluid guide section 252 is formed to bend in at least a portion of its length, and / or a separation device 272 is configured therein.

[0238] In particular, a collision plate 312 is provided. This is preferably located in the guide section following the entrance 256.

[0239] In a preferred embodiment, the impact plate 312 is positioned such that the guided thermal fluid strikes the impact plate 312 at least substantially directly. This is advantageous because the velocity of at least the liquid component of the thermal fluid is slowed by the impact. Preferably, the impact separates at least partially the liquid component from the thermal fluid and / or at least partially atomizes it and / or, preferably at least partially vaporizes it.

[0240] In an advantageous embodiment, a wide open space is formed next to the impact plate 312. This allows the gaseous component of the thermal fluid to be conveniently guided around the impact plate 312. In particular, this open space provides a place for the rebounding liquid component, which can then be conveniently atomized and / or at least partially vaporized.

[0241] Preferably, at least one filter 332 is provided. This is advantageous because the liquid component of the thermal fluid is at least partially separated from the thermal fluid as it passes through the filter material of the filter 332, especially fine-mesh filter material.

[0242] In a preferred embodiment, the filter material is configured to be hydrophobic, so that the liquid components separated from the thermal fluid do not accumulate much in the filter material, and at least most of them flow away from the filter material.

[0243] In a preferred embodiment, at least one separation plate 342 is provided. In particular, the separation plate 342 is configured and arranged such that at least a portion of the liquid component is separated at the separation plate from the thermal fluid flowing along the separation plate 342.

[0244] In particular, an outlet section 352 is provided which has an outlet opening 354, and the outlet opening 354 leads to an outlet area 258.

[0245] In particular, an outlet chamber 358 is formed on the inside of the outlet section 352. The outlet opening 354 leads from the outlet chamber 358 to the outlet area 258 outside.

[0246] Preferably, the thermal fluid is guided through the upper region of the outlet chamber 358. In particular, the guide section of the thermal fluid guide 252 opens into its upper region. Specifically, the outlet opening 354 opens into the upper region of the outlet chamber 358.

[0247] This is advantageous because it reduces the amount of liquid component in the thermal fluid. This is because, being heavier, the liquid component descends from the upper region of the outlet chamber downwards, for example into the storage space 368 of the outlet chamber 358, and does not reach the outlet region 258.

[0248] In particular, a liquid collection device 412 having at least one collection space 416 is provided. Therefore, in particular, liquid components separated from the thermal fluid can be collected in the collection space 416. In particular, the collection channel 422 leads to the collection space 416 from at least one guide section of the thermal fluid guide 252 and / or at least one region around the separation element. In particular, since the collection channel 422 opens into a spatial region in which the filter 332 and / or separation plate 342 are located at least adjacent to each other, it is advantageous that liquid components separated in these separation elements can be carried away from the spatial region through the collection channel 422.

[0249] Preferably, the liquid collection device 412 includes at least one display unit 452 through which the user can at least partially recognize the liquid level in the collection space 416. This allows the user to advantageously recognize when it is necessary to empty the collection space 416, for example, through the drain port 432.

[0250] In particular, at least one exhaust passage 442 leads out of the collection space 416. Preferably, the exhaust passage 442 opens into the collection space 416 at least in the upper region, particularly on the upper side. This is advantageous because, as liquid components are delivered into the collection space 416 through the collection passage 422, gaseous fluids in particular can leak out of the collection space 416 through the exhaust passage 442.

[0251] It is highly advantageous if the exhaust passage 442 opens into the guide section of the thermal fluid guide 252, thereby favorably guiding the gaseous component of the thermal fluid leaking from the collection space 416 back into the thermal fluid guide 252. For example, the exhaust passage 442 opens into the outlet chamber 358, preferably in its upper region.

[0252] For example, a valve unit 424 is placed in the collection channel 422, which in particular makes it difficult for the liquid component to flow out of the collection space 416 through the collection channel 422. This is advantageous because it reduces the risk of the liquid component collected in the collection space 416 returning to the thermal fluid guide 252. The valve unit 424 is preferably configured to allow the fluid to flow into the collection space 416 through the collection channel with as little obstruction as possible.

[0253] Preferably, the thermal fluid guide 252 is positioned inside the casing 218 at least substantially away from the outer wall of the casing 214 of the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210.

[0254] Preferably, at least a large portion of the thermal fluid guide space 268 of the thermal fluid guide section 252 is separated from the surrounding thermal fluid equipment accessories 210 by a double wall.

[0255] Preferably, at least a large portion of the collection space 416 is separated from the surrounding thermal fluid equipment accessories 210 by a double wall. For example, to this end, the collection space 416 is formed inside a collection container 418, which is located inside a casing 218.

[0256] In a preferred embodiment, an intermediate space 462 is formed between the component forming the boundary of the guide space 268 and / or collection space 416 and the outer wall portion 224.

[0257] This reduces heat conduction from the thermal fluid guide section 252 and / or the collection space 416 to the outer wall of the casing 214, and as a result, the heating of the outer wall of the casing 214 by the flowing thermal fluid and / or the liquid component collected in the collection space 416 is at least mitigated, preferably only slightly warmed, which is advantageous. Since the heating of the outer wall of the casing 214 is mitigated and the associated risks are reduced, it is advantageous that the safety for the user when using the thermal fluid equipment accessory 210 is increased.

[0258] In a preferred embodiment, a guiding device 274 that at least partially constitutes the hot fluid guide 252 and / or the separating device 272 is held inside the casing 218 away from the outer wall portion 224 by a spacing retainer 464.

[0259] Preferably, at least most of the guiding device 274 and / or the separating device 272 and / or the liquid collection device 412 is constituted by a device insertion portion 472. In particular, the device insertion portion 472 forms an integral assembly.

[0260] This provides a structurally convenient solution for constituting the hot fluid guide 252.

[0261] The device insertion portion 472 is advantageous because it can structurally and easily solve the problem of disposing the guiding device 274 and / or the separating device 272 and / or the liquid collection device 412 separately inside the casing 218.

[0262] In particular, the collection container 418 and / or the components forming the boundary of the guiding space 268 and / or the separating elements of the separating device 272, in particular the impact plate 312 and / or the filter 332 and / or the separating plate 342, and for example the exhaust flow path 442 are part of the device insertion portion 472.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0263] 100…Hot fluid equipment 112…Equipment casing 122…Hot fluid supply device 126…Connection part 132…Connection component 134…Supply unit 136…Coupling component 142…Operating device 144…Operating element 148…Discharge element 154…Outlet nozzle 210…Accessories for hot fluid equipment 214…Casing 216…Casing component 218…Inside the casing 224...Outer wall part 232... Height direction 234…Length direction 236... Horizontal 242... Stand side 252…thermal fluid guide part 256...Entrance 258…Outflow area 264... Guide curve 266… Directions 268... Guidance space 272…Separation device 274... Guidance device 282...receptor 284... Confinement Room 312... Collision board 313…Collision surface 314... Geometric board surface 316…Vertical part 322... Guide surface 324...empty space 332... Filter 336…Support structure 338...Outflow side 342…Separation plate 346... Edge of the separation plate 352... Outlet 354... Outlet opening 358...Outflow chamber 362... Edge 368...Storage space 412... Liquid collection device 416...Collection space 418...Collection container 422...Collection channel 424… Valve Unit 432... Drain port 436... Plug parts 442... Exhaust passage 452…Display Unit 462...Intermediate space 464…Spacer holder 472...Device fitting section WU…Angle between directions before and after a change of direction

Claims

1. A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or a thermal fluid equipment (100) having the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or use of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or use of the thermal fluid equipment (100) having the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), wherein the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) includes a thermal fluid guide portion (252) for guiding thermal fluid, and the thermal fluid guide portion (252) is formed to bend in at least a portion of its length.

2. The thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) includes a thermal fluid guide section (252) for guiding a thermal fluid and a separation device (272) for at least partially separating a liquid component in the thermal fluid guided by the thermal fluid guide section (252), wherein the separation device (272) is located within the thermal fluid guide section (252) which is curved at least partially and in at least a portion of its length, and / or the thermal fluid is guided by the separation device (272) in the curved portion at least in a portion of its length, as described in claim 1, the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or the use of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or the use of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210).

3. - In at least one curved section, and in particular at least several curved sections, the direction of the thermal fluid (266) is changed by 70 degrees or more, and in particular by at least approximately 90 degrees. - In at least one curved section, and especially in at least several curved sections, the direction of the thermal fluid guidance (266) is changed by 100 degrees or more, and especially by at least approximately 110 degrees or more. - At least one separation element (312, 332, 342) of the separation device (272) is arranged in the thermal fluid guide section (252), and in particular in at least one separation element (312, 332, 242), and in particular in at least several separation elements (312, 332, 342), the direction of the thermal fluid guide (266) is changed, and / or the direction of the guided thermal fluid is changed. - The thermal fluid guide extends from the inlet (256) and / or the outlet region (258). A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by at least one of the above.

4. A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one impact plate (312) is arranged in the thermal fluid guide portion (252), and in particular the impact plate (312) is part of the separation device (272) as a separation element (312, 332, 342), and the thermal fluid guided along the thermal fluid guide portion (252) is guided at least substantially vertically to the impact plate (312).

5. - At least one particularly wide open space is formed next to the impact plate (312) within the guide space (268) of the thermal fluid guide (252). - The thermal fluid guided along the thermal fluid guide portion (252) is guided behind the impact plate (312) with respect to the guide direction (266) and away from the impact plate (312) at least approximately perpendicular to the impact plate (312). - The guide curve (264) of the thermal fluid guide section (252) passes beside the impact plate (312), and in particular, the guide direction (266) of the guide curve (264) is at least approximately the same direction along the portion of the guide curve (264) leading to the impact plate (312) and along the portion of the guide curve (264) moving away from the impact plate (312). - The impact plate (312) is the first element in the thermal fluid guide section (252) with respect to the guide direction (266) along the extension of the guide curve (264), and the guide direction (266) is changed in this element, and / or the impact plate (312) is the first element of the separation device (272) positioned with respect to the guide direction (266) along the guide curve (264). - The thermal fluid supplied in the inlet direction at the inlet (256) is first guided to the impact plate (312), and in particular, it is guided to the impact plate (312) at least approximately perpendicular to the inlet direction. A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by at least one of the above.

6. At least one separation plate (342) is arranged within the thermal fluid guide section (252), and in particular, the separation plate (342) is part of the separation device (272) as a separation element (312, 332, 342). - At least one separation plate (342) is oriented at a particularly acute angle with respect to the direction (266) in which the thermal fluid is guided to the separation plate (342). - At least one separation plate (342) guides the thermal fluid along the guide curve (264), and in at least a portion of the section, the guidance along the separation plate (342) is configured to separate the liquid component of the thermal fluid, at least partially. - At least one separator plate (342) is configured and / or positioned to exert flow resistance, and the flow resistance exerted thereon acts on the thermal fluid guided along the guide curve (264), - At least one separator plate (342), at the end of the guide along the separator plate (342), the thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve (264) at an angle, passing beside the separator plate (342), preferably so that the thermal fluid guide portion (252) is guided beside the separator plate (342) along the dominant angle and / or the guide direction (266) is changed by the amount of the dominant angle. - At least one of the separation plates (342), when guiding along the separation plate (342), one component of the guiding direction (266) is oriented in the opposite direction to the guiding direction (266) of the thermal fluid being guided to the separation plate (342). - At least one separation plate (342) is positioned at an angle to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it is configured in at least one of the above.

7. Within the thermal fluid guide section (252), at least one filter (332) is arranged, particularly as a separation element (312, 332, 342) of the separation device (258), and in particular, - At least one filter (332) is equipped with a hydrophobic filter material. - At least one filter (332) has a filter opening that is 1 μm or larger and / or 500 μm or smaller in a direction intersecting the flow direction. - At least one filter (332), with respect to the guide direction (266) along the guide curve (264), at least one separation element (312, 332, 342) and / or one curved section is positioned in front of the at least one filter (332), and / or at least one separation element (312, 332, 342) and / or one curved section is positioned behind the at least one filter (332), - The support structure (336) holds at least one filter (332), in particular the filter material of the filter, in that position, and in particular the support structure (336) protects the filter (332) against positional changes at least in the guide direction (266), and / or in particular the support structure supports the at least one filter (332) at least partially on the outflow side (338) of the filter (332), A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it is configured in at least one of the above.

8. The thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) is equipped with an outlet section (352) having an outlet opening (354), and the outlet opening (354) is fluidly conductive from one section of the thermal fluid guide section (352) to the outlet region (258), in particular, - In the outlet section (352), an outlet chamber (358) is formed on the inside of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). - With respect to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), the outlet opening (354) is formed in the upper region of the outlet section (352) and / or opens in the upper region of the outlet chamber (358). - The outflow opening (354) is formed above the storage space (368) with respect to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), and in particular the storage space (368) is formed within the outflow chamber (358), and in particular within the lower region of the outflow chamber (358). - The thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve (264) with respect to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) at least substantially to the height of the outlet opening (354) and / or from above the outlet opening (354) down to the outlet opening (354), - The thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve (264) within the upper region of the outlet chamber (358) with respect to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), and / or the thermal fluid is guided along the guide curve (264) from above the storage space (368) to the outlet opening (354) with respect to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it is configured in at least one of the above.

9. - The outflow section (352) is formed from a metal raw material. - The edge (362) at least partially surrounds the outlet (352), in particular the outlet (352) is positioned set back relative to at least one sub-compartment of the edge, in particular the outlet (352) extends in at least substantially one geometric plane, and at least one sub-compartment of the edge (362) protrudes beyond this geometric plane, in particular the edge (362) is at least partially formed by the casing component of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by at least one of the above.

10. The thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) includes a liquid collection device (412) having at least one collection space (416) for liquid components separated from the thermal fluid, in particular, - At least one region surrounding at least one section of the thermal fluid guide (252) and / or at least one separation element (312, 332, 342) of the separation device (272) is fluid-conductively connected to the at least one collection space (416), and in particular, the at least one fluid-conductive connection is directed at least substantially downward toward the collection space with respect to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). - The collection space (416) is located within the lower region of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) with respect to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or within the lower region of the casing (218) of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that it is configured in at least one of the above.

11. The liquid collection device (412) is equipped with at least one exhaust passage (442) that opens into the collection space (416), and in particular, - The exhaust passage (442) opens into the upper region of the collection space (416) with respect to the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). - The exhaust passage (442) is connected to a section of the thermal fluid guide section (252), and in particular is open to that section, and in particular this section of the thermal fluid guide section (252) is the outlet chamber (358), A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it is configured in at least one of the above.

12. - The liquid collection device (412) includes at least one display unit (452) for at least partially indicating the liquid level in the collection space (416). - A drain port (432) is formed in the collection space (416). A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 11, characterized by at least one of the above.

13. The thermal fluid guide (252), particularly at least its guide space (268), and / or the liquid collection device (412), particularly at least its collection space (416), are arranged at least partially within the casing (218) of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) to at least reduce heat conduction to the outer wall of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), and / or are arranged away from the outer wall of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), particularly, - At least the guide space (268) of the thermal fluid guide section (252) and / or at least the collection space (416) of the liquid collection device (412) are separated from the surrounding thermal fluid equipment accessories (210) by a double wall, at least in part, and especially in most part. - In at least some sections, at least one intermediate space (462) is formed between the thermal fluid guide section (252), particularly at least its guide space (268), and / or the liquid collection device (412), particularly at least its collection space (416), and the outer wall of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). - The liquid collection device (412) includes a collection container (418), the collection container (418) has at least one collection space (416) formed inside it, and the collection container (418) is located inside the casing (218) of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that it is configured in at least one of the above.

14. A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that at least the guide device (274) of the thermal fluid guide section (252) and / or the separation device (272) and / or the liquid collection device (412) are configured as an equipment fitting section (472) located inside the casing (218) of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), and / or as a fitting assembly.

15. - The outflow region (258) and the inlet (256) are formed on opposite sides of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), particularly on opposite sides of the casing (214) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210), and in particular, the opposite sides are opposite with respect to the longitudinal direction (234) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210). - A receiving portion (282) for a heat fluid supply device (122) is formed in the inlet (256). - The thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) is configured such that when the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) is used in accordance with the instructions, the height direction (232) of the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) is slightly oblique to the direction of gravity and / or at least substantially parallel to it. A thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 14, characterized by at least one of the above.

16. The thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) and / or thermal fluid equipment (100) and / or use according to any one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that the thermal fluid equipment accessory (210) is configured to apply thermal fluid to clothing.

17. Use of a thermal fluid device (100) having a thermal fluid device (100) and / or thermal fluid device accessory (210) according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that the thermal fluid device (100) includes a thermal fluid generation unit, and in particular includes a thermal fluid supply device (122), and is capable of supplying the thermal fluid prepared by the thermal fluid generation unit to the thermal fluid device accessory (210).

18. The use according to the claims relating to use among claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the thermal fluid equipment accessories (210) and / or the thermal fluid equipment (100) are used for processing clothing.

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