ironing board

Abstract

To provide an ironing board that can be easily hung on a wall so as to be displayed when unused.SOLUTION: An ironing board body 11 has a hanging part for being detachably hung on a hook provided on a wall side. The ironing board body 11 can be held along the wall by hanging the hanging part on the hook. As a new idea on storage of the ironing board when unused, the ironing board can be easily hung on the wall so as to be displayed and used as an interior accessory.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an ironing board on which clothes or the like are placed for ironing. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, ironing boards have been shaped to have a flat or gently curved surface on the surface that is large enough to allow various garments to be spread out and ironed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). As such, it is difficult to make ironing boards compact, so when not in use, they have been stored in out-of-the-way places, such as closets or storage rooms, so as not to get in the way. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-179302 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] As mentioned above, conventional ironing boards are designed to be hidden when not in use. Therefore, storing the ironing board and taking it out every time you use it is a hassle. Also, if you don't have enough storage space for the ironing board, it tends to get in the way by being placed in a corner of the room, so some kind of solution was needed.

[0005] The present invention has been made in response to the problems of the conventional technology as described above, and aims to provide an ironing board that can be easily hung on the wall as if it were a display, as a new idea for storing it when not in use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, one aspect of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device comprising: An ironing board for placing clothes or the like on and ironing them, The back side of the ironing board body is provided with a mounting part for the user's head to rest on. It is characterized by: [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The ironing board according to the present invention can be easily hung on the wall as if it were on display, which is a new idea for storage when not in use, and can also be used as interior decoration. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ironing board body according to the embodiment of the present invention, seen from below. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ironing board body according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from above. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the ironing board body according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a bottom view showing the ironing board main body according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a front view showing the ironing board main body according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the ironing board main body according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a portion AB in FIG. 3. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE in FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG. 5. [Figure 10] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG. 6. [Figure 11] 1 is a perspective view of an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from above. FIG. [Figure 12] 1 is a perspective view of an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from below. FIG. [Figure 13] 10A to 10C are explanatory diagrams showing an operation of hanging the ironing board on a hook according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 14]FIG. 3 is an enlarged vertical cross-sectional view showing an engagement portion between a metal fastener and a hook of the ironing board according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] 1 is a perspective view showing a hook fitting for an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 16] 1 is a front view showing a hook fitting for an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 17] 1 is a plan view showing a metal hook for an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a right side view showing the hook fitting of the ironing board according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a hook for hanging an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 20] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a hook for hanging an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from the front side. FIG. [Figure 21] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a hook for hanging an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention, seen from the rear side. FIG. [Figure 22] FIG. 2 is a front view showing a hook for hanging an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 23] FIG. 2 is a rear view showing a hook for hanging an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24] 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line FF in FIG. 22. [Figure 25] 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line GG in FIG. 22. [Figure 26] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the entire ironing board and its three-layer structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 27] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which an ironing board according to an embodiment of the present invention is used; [Figure 28] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a storage state of the ironing board according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 29] 1A and 1B are explanatory diagrams showing an example of using an ironing board instead of a helmet according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 30] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of using an ironing board instead of a chair according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 31]10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing an example of using an ironing board instead of a pillow according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 32] 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams showing an example of use of an ironing board as a float according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] 1 to 32 show representative embodiments of the present invention. The ironing board 10 according to this embodiment is used to place clothes or the like on the ironing board for ironing. As shown in Figs. 1 and 26, the ironing board 10 comprises an ironing board main body 11 which forms the main part of the ironing board, a cushion 20 which covers the surface side of the ironing board main body 11, and a cover 30 which further covers the cushion 20. Note that the components and shapes of this embodiment described below are all examples of the present invention and do not limit the present invention.

[0010] <Ironing board body 11> 1 to 10, ironing board body 11 is rectangular in plan view and is constructed by combining, for example, a front side part and a back side part, each molded from resin. Ironing board body 11 has a sealed hollow portion 12 inside. Hollow portion 12 does not necessarily have to be a continuous space inside ironing board body 11, and may be divided into multiple spaces.

[0011] The surface of ironing board body 11, on which clothing or the like is placed, is molded into a three-dimensional shape with a quadratic curved surface that is convex upward. More specifically, as shown in Figures 9 and 10, the surface of ironing board body 11 is molded into a quadratic curved surface that gradually slopes downward from the center along the longitudinal direction toward both side edges (long sides), and both end edges (short sides) perpendicular to the both side edges are molded into a quadratic curved surface that gradually slopes downward from the front side. Note that synthetic resins such as polyethylene (PE) are suitable as the material for ironing board body 11.

[0012] 7 and 8, numerous protrusions 13 are provided closely spaced on the surface side of ironing board body 11. Protrusions 13 are, for example, integrally molded with the parts on the surface side of ironing board body 11, and specifically, as shown in the figures, are truncated cone-shaped protrusions arranged closely spaced at equal intervals. Note that ironing board body 11 may be formed by combining multiple parts as described above, or may be integrally molded by blow molding if possible.

[0013] 1 and 4, the back side of ironing board body 11 is molded into an uneven shape as shown in the figure with respect to a substantially horizontal reference plane, and in particular, both end edges (short sides) are provided with a pair of metal fitting attachment parts 14, 14, which will be described later. Also, approximately in the center of the back side of ironing board body 11, there is provided attachment part 15, to which the user places their head. Attachment part 15 is formed in a shallow cylindrical shape so that the upper part of the user's head fits. The part of attachment part 15 that the head comes into contact with may be molded from an elastic material such as urethane, or a cushion made of an elastic material may be attached later.

[0014] Additionally, non-slip pads 16, which are separate parts, are fixed to the four corners of the back side of ironing board main body 11. Non-slip pads 16 are molded, for example, into a generally L-shaped flat plate as shown in the figure, from a high-friction material such as elastomer (TPE). The protruding height of non-slip pads 16 and the protruding height of mounting portion 15 on the back side of ironing board main body 11 are aligned so that they are positioned on approximately the same plane. That is, as will be described later, non-slip pads 16 and mounting portion 15 are designed to stably abut against the surface when ironing board 10 is placed on a desk during use or hung on a wall W (see FIG. 28) during storage.

[0015] <Cushion 20> 26, a flexible sheet-like cushion 20 is placed on the front surface of the ironing board body 11, covering the numerous protrusions 13. The cushion 20 may be made of, for example, a nonwoven fabric or thick felt having the same shape as the front surface of the ironing board body 11. Furthermore, a cover 30 is placed on the cushion 20 so as to completely cover the entire ironing board body 11.

[0016] <Cover 30> The cover 30 is made of, for example, a smooth fabric, and is configured to be stretchable and removable by threading an elastic cord through the hem of the cover. The cover 30 is not limited to a plain color, but has a surface that can be printed or painted. As shown in FIG. 28, various designs can be applied to the cover 30. This allows the ironing board 10 to be used as a work of art when it is stored by hanging it on a wall W.

[0017] <Hook 40> As shown in Fig. 13, the ironing board body 11 has a hooking part 17 that can be detachably hung on a hook 40 provided on the wall side. By hanging the hooking part 17 of the ironing board body 11 on the hook 40, the ironing board body 11 (i.e., the ironing board 10) can be stored in a state where it is held along the wall W.

[0018] 19 to 25, hook 40 is formed by combining multiple resin parts. That is, hook 40 includes a first part 41 that is fixed to a wall W (see FIG. 14), a second part 42 that is combined with the upper side of first part 41, and a front part 43 that covers the front sides of first part 41 and second part 42.

[0019] The first part 41 is formed with a flange 412 having a predetermined height (thickness) in the front-to-rear direction, which surrounds the inside of the rear wall 411, for example, from the lower edge to both side edges of the rear wall 411 having the shape shown in the figure. Here, the rear wall 411 is provided with a pair of mounting holes 413, 414 for fixing to the wall W side with screws or pins.

[0020] The second part 42 has the shape shown in the figure that matches the upper side of the first part 41, and on the inside of an upper end 421 at the center of both sides thereof, there is formed a hooked surface 422 that slopes downward from the front of the wall W toward the wall W. The hooked surface 422 is open upward and is surrounded on both sides by a pair of wall W portions 423, 423. Note that both side portions 424, 424 on the left and right of the upper end 421 of the second part 42 are formed so as to fit along the upper edge of the back wall 411 of the first part 41, and are connected to the upper ends of both sides of the flange 412.

[0021] The front part 43 is a plate-like member that forms the front wall W of the hook 40, and is formed in a size and shape that can completely hide the first part 41 and the second part 42 when viewed from the front. If the front part 43 is designed to resemble, for example, a brand logo, the overall appearance of the hook 40 can be improved. In addition, a magnet attachment part 431 for fixing a magnet 44 is provided on the back surface of the front part 43. The magnet 44 is attached so as to fit within the magnet attachment part 431, and attracts the hook fitting 17, which will be described later.

[0022] <Latching part 17> As shown in Fig. 13, a pair of hooking portions 17 are provided at both ends of the back surface of the ironing board body 11. That is, a metal fitting attachment portion 14 is formed at one end of the back surface of the ironing board body 11, and a hooking metal fitting (hereinafter also referred to as hooking metal fitting 17) forming the hooking portion 17 is fixed to this metal fitting attachment portion 14 with a screw. Similarly, a metal fitting attachment portion 14 is formed at the other end of the back surface of the ironing board body 11, symmetrical to the one end, and a hooking metal fitting 17 is also fixed to this metal fitting attachment portion 14 with a screw.

[0023] The metal fitting 17 is placed on the hooked surface 422 of the hook 40 from above and hooked thereto, thereby holding the ironing board body 11 (i.e., the ironing board 10) in a state where it is aligned with the wall W. The metal fitting 17 is made of metal, and more specifically, iron is suitable for being attracted to the magnet 44 on the hook 40. As shown in Figures 15 to 18, the metal fitting 17 is formed by bending, for example, a substantially T-shaped iron plate material into the three-dimensional shape shown in the figures.

[0024] More specifically, the hanging fitting 17 has mounting pieces 171 that are long on both sides for fixing to the fitting mounting part 14, and a hanging piece 172 formed by bending a tongue-shaped portion extending at a right angle from the center of the mounting piece 171 into a hook shape. A pair of screw holes 173, 173 are drilled in the mounting piece 171 for fixing to the fitting mounting part 14 with screws. As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the hanging fitting 17 is fixed with the mounting pieces 171 abutting against the two bent surfaces of the fitting mounting part 14.

[0025] As shown in Fig. 14, the hook piece 172 is bent at an angle that matches the hooked surface 422 of the hook 40 and its periphery, and is hooked onto the hooked surface 422 so that it rests on top of the hooked surface 422. In Fig. 14, the cross section of the hook 40 is shown as being solid, but as described above in detail, the hook 40 is a hollow resin part (see Fig. 24). In addition, the portion extending from the base end of the hook piece 172 to the center of the attachment piece 171 is attracted by the magnet 44 (see Fig. 24) inside the hook 40.

[0026] <The function of ironing board 10> Next, the operation of the ironing board 10 according to this embodiment will be described. As shown in Figure 27, when using the ironing board 10, it can be placed on a desk such as a workbench at a comfortable height, allowing for easy ironing of a garment such as a dress shirt. The surface of the ironing board body 11 is formed with an upwardly curved cross-sectional shape. This increases the coefficient of cross section of the ironing board body 11, increasing the load-bearing capacity in the vertical direction and improving the durability of the ironing board 10 itself.

[0027] Furthermore, when ironing further forward than the maximum height of the surface side, the iron slides downward along the surface side. Moreover, the curved surface of the surface side of the ironing board 10 makes line contact with the flat bottom surface of the iron. This reduces resistance (friction) when moving the iron, allowing for smooth ironing with lighter operability.

[0028] Furthermore, on the surface side of the ironing board body 11, steam from the steam iron can be retained in the spaces between the numerous protrusions 13. This allows the steam to penetrate the clothes sufficiently, improving the quality of the ironing finish. Also, the cushion 20 covering the protrusions 13 can absorb the moisture from the steam. Excess moisture that condenses will flow down along the spaces between the numerous protrusions 13.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 28, after use, the ironing board 10 can be hung on the wall W as is. Therefore, it can be easily stored even in a small room where storage space such as a closet or a storeroom is not available. In this way, when not in use, the ironing board 10 does not have to be hidden and stored as in the past, but can be actively displayed as part of the room's interior decor. Furthermore, when in use, it can be easily removed from the wall W and used immediately.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 13, when hanging the ironing board 10 on a wall, the hanging piece 172 of the hanging fitting 17 on the back side of the ironing board body 11 is simply hung on the hanging surface 422 of the hook 40 on the wall W side so that it rests from above. This ensures that the hanging fitting 17 and the hook 40 are securely engaged, as shown in FIG. 14. Although not shown in FIG. 14, the magnet 44 (see FIG. 24) on the hook 40 also attracts the hanging fitting 17 with a magnetic force, which prevents rattling and allows for more secure hanging. The hanging fitting 17 can also be easily removed from the hook 40.

[0031] Here, a pair of metal fasteners 17 are provided on both ends of the back surface of the ironing board body 11. That is, when each metal fastener 17 is hung on the hook 40, the ironing board body 11 is hung in a position where one metal fastener 17 is on the upper side and the other metal fastener 17 is on the lower side. This makes it possible to easily hang the ironing board 10 on the wall W with either side facing up, without having to worry about the orientation of the ends. In addition, it is also possible to change the design on the cover 30 upside down as needed.

[0032] Another special use of the ironing board 10 is that the ironing board body 11 has a sealed hollow section 12 inside, which not only allows for weight reduction and material savings, but also allows it to be used as a buoyant float in the event of a flood, as shown in Fig. 32. Furthermore, the back side of the ironing board body 11 is provided with an attachment section 15 to which the user's head is attached, so that it can be used instead of a helmet to protect the user's head from falling objects in the event of a disaster, etc., to protect the head from impact, as shown in Fig. 29.

[0033] 30, ironing board 10 can be used as a chair even on the cold floor of an evacuation shelter during a disaster. The surface of ironing board 10 has an upwardly curved cross section and is covered with cushion 20 and cover 30, making it much easier to sit on than conventional ironing boards that are simply flat.

[0034] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 31, the ironing board 10 can also be used in place of a pillow in an evacuation shelter. Here too, since the surface side of the ironing board 10 has an upwardly curved cross-sectional shape, it can be used as a pillow that is much more comfortable and pleasant to sleep on than conventional ironing boards that are simply flat.

[0035] <Configuration and effects of the present invention> Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The present invention derived from the above-described embodiments will be described below.

[0036] First, the present invention provides an ironing board 10 for placing clothes or the like on it to be ironed, The ironing board body 11 is provided with a hook portion 17 that can be detachably hung on a hook 40 provided on the wall side. By hooking the hooking portion 17 to the hook 40, the ironing board body 11 can be held against the wall.

[0037] When not in use, such an ironing board 10 can be hung on the wall W. Therefore, even in a small room where storage space such as a closet or storeroom is not available, it can be easily stored.

[0038] In the present invention, the hooking portions 17 are provided as a pair at both ends of the back surface of the ironing board body 11, Each of the hanging portions 17 is characterized in that when hung on the hook 40, the ironing board body 11 is positioned so that the hanging portion 17 in question is on the upper side and the other hanging portion 17 is on the lower side.

[0039] With this configuration, the ironing board 10 can be easily hung on the wall with either end facing up, regardless of the orientation of the ends.

[0040] In addition, in the present invention, the hook 40 has a hooking surface 422 at its upper end, which is inclined downward from the front of the wall toward the wall, The hook portion 17 is characterized in that it is formed from a hook fitting that is placed on the hooked surface 422 from above and hooked.

[0041] With such hook 40 and hanging portion 17, the hanging portion 17 on the ironing board main body 11 side can be hooked to the hook 40 on the wall side reliably and easily with a simple configuration.

[0042] In addition, the present invention includes a cushion 20 that covers the surface of the ironing board body 11, and a cover 30 that further covers the cushion 20. The cover 30 is characterized by having a surface on which printing or drawing can be performed.

[0043] This configuration provides adequate cushioning to the surface of ironing board body 11, and also makes it possible to wash or replace cover 30 if it becomes soiled. Furthermore, by making cover 30 a printable or drawable surface, cover 30 can be used as a medium for various designs, allowing ironing board 10 to be actively displayed as part of the interior.

[0044] In addition, in the present invention, the ironing board body 11 has a sealed hollow portion 12 inside, and is formed into a three-dimensional shape with a quadratic curved surface on the surface side that is convex upward, The ironing board is characterized in that a number of protrusions 13 are provided on the surface side of the ironing board body 11 so as to be closely arranged.

[0045] In this way, the ironing board body 11 has a sealed hollow portion 12 inside, which not only makes it possible to reduce the weight and the amount of material used, but also makes it possible to use it as a float with buoyancy in the event of a flood, for example.

[0046] In addition, the surface side of the ironing board body 11 has a three-dimensional shape with a quadratic curved surface that is convex upward, so that the load-bearing capacity in the vertical direction is large, and moreover, the surface side and the flat iron surface are in a state of almost linear contact, so that resistance when moving the iron is small and light ironing work is possible.

[0047] Furthermore, since many protrusions 13 are densely arranged on the surface side of the ironing board body 11, the steam supplied from the iron is appropriately retained in the spaces between the many protrusions 13. This allows the steam to be applied to the clothes being ironed from above and below, improving the quality of the ironing finish.

[0048] The present invention is also characterized in that the back side of the ironing board body 11 is provided with a mounting portion 15 for the user's head to rest against. This allows the ironing board 10 to be used not only for its intended purpose but also as a helmet to protect the user's head from falling objects in the event of a disaster, etc., thereby protecting the head from impact.

[0049] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions that do not depart from the gist of the present invention are also included in the present invention. For example, the specific shape of the ironing board body 11 is not limited to the rectangular shape shown in the drawings. [Industrial Applicability]

[0050] The present invention can be widely applied not only to ironing boards for general household use, but also to ironing boards used in stores such as dry cleaners, factories, and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0051] 10...Ironing board 11...Ironing board body 12...Hollow part 13...Convex part 14...Metal fitting attachment part 20...Cushion 30...Cover 40...Hook

Claims

1. An ironing board for placing clothes or the like on and ironing them, This ironing board is characterized in that a mounting part for the user's head is provided on the rear side of the ironing board body.

2. The ironing board body has a hook that can be detachably hung on a hook provided on the wall side, 2. The ironing board according to claim 1, wherein the ironing board body can be held against a wall by hooking the hooking portion to the hook.

3. The hanging portions are provided as a pair at both ends of the back side of the ironing board body, 3. The ironing board according to claim 2, wherein when each of the hanging portions is hung on the hook, the ironing board body is oriented such that the hanging portion is on the upper side and the other hanging portion is on the lower side.

4. The hook has a hooking surface at its upper end that slopes downward from the front of the wall toward the wall, 4. The ironing board according to claim 2, wherein the hooking portion is formed of a metal hook that is placed on the hooked surface from above and hooked onto the hooked surface.

5. A cushion that covers the surface side of the ironing board body and a cover that further covers the cushion, 5. An ironing board according to claim 2, 3 or 4, wherein the cover has a surface on which printing or drawing can be performed.

6. The ironing board body has a sealed hollow portion inside, and is molded into a three-dimensional shape with a quadratic curved surface on the surface side that is convex upward, 6. The ironing board according to claim 2, wherein a number of protrusions are provided on the surface of the ironing board body so as to be closely arranged.

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