Dual-purpose steam iron

Abstract

Disclosed in the present utility model is a dual-purpose steam iron, which comprises a housing, a heating plate being provided under the housing, a plurality of steam openings being provided in the lower surface of the heating plate, a ring cushion being provided on the periphery of the heating plate by means of a connecting frame, and a steam cavity being formed by the ring cushion and the lower surface of the heating plate. A fixing frame is provided below the housing, the heating plate is fixed to the fixing frame, and the connecting frame is detachably connected to the fixing frame. The formation of the steam cavity enables steam to be concentrated to have higher penetrability, thus achieving higher ironing efficiency of the iron, and saving water. Compressing the ring cushion by means of an external force enables the heating plate to be in direct contact with clothes, such that the iron can achieve two ironing modes so as to satisfy different requirements.

Description

Dual-purpose steam iron Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of household appliances, in particular to a dual-purpose steam iron. Background Art

[0002] Irons are common household appliances that typically use water heated to generate steam for ironing. Most irons have flat ironing plates that directly contact the fabric, which often causes steam to escape, resulting in inefficient steam utilization. Furthermore, most flat irons require considerable effort to iron hard and thick fabrics for optimal results. Furthermore, when the iron is overheated, in direct contact with the fabric, or left in one place for extended periods, it can cause clothing to burn, fade, or otherwise become damaged.

[0003] Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a dual-purpose steam iron, which concentrates the steam through the formation of a steam cavity, has higher penetration, improves the ironing efficiency, and saves water.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0006] A dual-purpose steam iron comprises an outer shell, a heating plate provided below the outer shell, a plurality of steam outlets provided on the lower surface of the heating plate, a ring gasket provided around the outer periphery of the heating plate via a connecting frame, the ring gasket and the lower surface of the heating plate forming a steam cavity; a fixing frame provided below the outer shell, the heating plate fixed on the fixing frame, the connecting frame being detachably connected to the fixing frame.

[0007] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the connecting frame and the fixing frame are fixed by screws.

[0008] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a connecting plate is provided below the connecting frame, the connecting plate is provided with screw through holes, and the screws are provided on the screw through holes.

[0009] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the ring gasket is clamped in the connecting frame.

[0010] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a water tank and a water pump are provided in the shell, a water inlet is provided at the upper end of the heating plate, and the water pump is connected to the water tank and the water inlet respectively through water pipes.

[0011] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a water filling port is provided on the shell, the water filling port corresponds to the position of the water tank, and a water filling cover is provided on the water filling port.

[0012] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a heating tube and a steam chamber are provided in the heating disk, the heating tube runs through the heating disk, and the steam chamber is communicated with the water inlet.

[0013] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, the steam chamber is communicated with the steam port.

[0014] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a controller is further provided in the housing for controlling the switch of the water pump.

[0015] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a power button is provided above the housing, and the power button is connected to the controller.

[0016] As a further improvement of the above technical solution, a power cord interface is provided at the rear end of the housing, and the power cord interface is connected to an external power source.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: by forming a steam chamber, steam is concentrated, achieving greater penetration, improving ironing efficiency, and conserving water. The retractable ring pad extends to form a steam chamber, saving water while improving steam efficiency. By compressing the ring pad with external force, the heating plate can directly contact clothing, enabling the iron to achieve two ironing modes to meet different needs. The ring pad ensures that the soleplate is always lifted off the fabric without pressing down, preventing direct contact and burns caused by prolonged standby. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the utility model 1;

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram 2 of the assembly of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 is a front view of the utility model;

[0022] FIG4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of AA in FIG3 ;

[0023] FIG5 is an exploded schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of the reference numerals: 1-housing; 11-water filling cover; 12-power button; 2-ring gasket; 21-connecting frame; 3-heating plate; 31-steam port; 32-steam chamber; 33-water inlet; 4-fixing frame; 5-heating pipe; 6-water filling assembly; 61-water tank; 62-water pump; 63-water pipe; 64-controller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The following will clearly and completely describe the concept, specific structure and technical effects of the present invention in combination with the embodiments and drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, characteristics and effects of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, other embodiments obtained by technical personnel in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, all the connection / connection relationships involved in the patent do not refer to the direct connection of components, but refer to the fact that a better connection structure can be formed by adding or reducing connection accessories according to the specific implementation situation. The various technical features in the creation of the present invention can be combined interactively without conflicting with each other.

[0026] With reference to Figures 1 and 2, the utility model provides a steam iron, comprising an iron housing 1, in which various heating components of the iron are arranged. A heating plate 3 is provided under the housing 1, and the clothes are ironed by contacting the heating plate 3 through the heating plate 3. A ring pad 2 is provided on the periphery of the heating plate 3, and the ring pad 2 extends from the heating plate 3 to surround the heating plate 3, and the ring pad 2 and the surface of the heating plate 3 form a steam cavity. A plurality of steam ports 31 are provided on the lower surface of the heating plate 3, and steam is sprayed into the steam cavity through the steam ports 31 in cooperation with the various components of the iron housing 1. Through the formation of the steam cavity, the steam is concentrated and has higher penetration, the ironing efficiency is better, and water is saved.

[0027] Furthermore, a fixing frame 4 is provided below the housing 1, and the heating plate 3 is fixed on the fixing frame 4. The ring pad 2 is connected to the fixing frame 4 via a connecting frame 21, and the connecting frame 21 is detachably connected to the fixing frame 4. When the user does not need to form a steam chamber, the connecting frame 21 and the ring pad 2 can be removed to directly contact the heating plate 3.

[0028] The heating plate 3 is arranged outside the heating plate 3, so that the heating plate 3 does not need to be in direct contact with the clothes to be ironed. The retractable ring pad 2 is arranged so that the ring pad 2 extends to form a steam chamber, saving water while improving steam efficiency. By removing the connecting frame 21 and the ring pad 2, the heating plate 3 can be directly in contact with the clothes, allowing the iron to achieve two ironing modes to meet different needs.

[0029] Referring to Figures 1 to 5 , a connecting frame 21 is provided between the ring gasket 2 and the fixed frame 4, which secures the ring gasket 2 to the iron. The connecting frame 21 is detachably connected to the fixed frame 4, making it easy for the user to remove the ring gasket 2 and heat it directly on the heating plate 3. In this embodiment, the ring gasket 2 has an outer extension at its upper end that is secured to the connecting frame 21.

[0030] A connecting plate is provided below the connecting frame 21. Screw holes are provided in the connecting plate, allowing the connecting frame 12 to be fixed to the fixed frame 4 using screws. Corresponding screw holes are provided in the fixed frame 4. Screws are inserted from the fixed frame 4 to the connecting frame 21, connecting the connecting frame 21 to the fixed frame 4. For disassembly, simply remove the screws.

[0031] Furthermore, the fixed frame 4 and the connecting frame 21 can also be fixed by snapping. A plurality of raised card blocks can be set in the fixed frame 4, and corresponding snap grooves are set in the connecting frame 21. During installation, the raised card blocks are snapped into the snap grooves to connect the connecting frame 21 to the fixed frame 4.

[0032] The iron irons with steam, and a water injection assembly 6 is also provided in the housing 1 for injecting water into the heating plate 3, and ironing is performed by generating steam through heat. The water injection assembly 6 is provided above the heating plate 3, and includes a water tank 61 and a water pump 62. The water tank 61 is connected to the water pump 62 via a water pipe 63, and the water pump 62 can pump water from the water tank 61. A water inlet 33 is provided at the upper end of the heating plate 3, which is connected to the water pipe 63 of the water injection assembly 6. The water pump 62 connects the water inlet 33 to the water tank 61 via the water pipe 63, and pumps the water in the water tank 61 into the water inlet 33, thereby entering the heating plate 3.

[0033] Furthermore, a water inlet is provided on the top of the housing 1, and its position corresponds to that of the water tank 61, making it convenient for external users to fill water into the water tank 61 from the water inlet. In addition, a water inlet cap 11 is provided at the water inlet, which is opened when filling water and covered by the water inlet cap 11 at other times to prevent contamination of the interior of the water tank 61.

[0034] The heating plate 3 is equipped with a heating tube 5 and a steam chamber 32. The heating tube 5 is used to heat the heating plate 3, causing water to form steam within the steam chamber 32. The heating tube 5 runs through the heating plate 3, avoiding the steam chamber 32, and heats the heating plate 3. The steam chamber 32 is connected to a water inlet 33, allowing water to flow into the steam chamber 32, where it is heated by the heating plate 3 to form steam. The steam is then ejected from the steam port 31 below to iron the bottom of the clothes.

[0035] Furthermore, the iron is provided with a controller 64 for controlling the on / off switching of the water pump 62. When the heating tube 5 heats the heating plate 3 to a certain temperature, the controller 64 turns on the water pump 62, filling the heating plate 3 with water, thereby generating steam for ironing. A power button 12 is provided above the housing 1. The power button 12 is located at a position corresponding to the controller 64 and is connected to the controller 64. Pressing the power button 12 switches the controller 64 on and off.

[0036] At the same time, a power cord interface is provided at the rear end of the housing 1, which can be connected to a power cord to connect the iron to a power source. After the power cord interface is connected to a power source, power can be supplied to the heating tube 5 and the controller 64, so that the water and electricity start to work, and the iron starts to spray steam for ironing.

[0037] As another embodiment of this solution, the ring gasket 2 can be modified to a telescopic mode, with multiple elastic members directly disposed between the ring gasket 2 and the fixed frame 4, allowing the ring gasket 2 to move under compression. The elastic members can be configured as springs or spring sheets, etc. In this embodiment, the elastic members are configured as spring sheets, which can support the ring gasket over a wider range, ensuring a sufficient support effect. By disposing multiple spring sheets between the connecting frame 21 and the fixed frame 4, the ring gasket 2 is pushed downward. When the ring gasket 2 is subjected to an external force greater than the elastic force, it can retract upward, causing its outermost layer to be flush with the heating plate 3, thereby allowing the heating plate 3 to directly contact the clothing.

[0038] The retractable ring pad 2 extends to form a steam chamber, saving water while improving steam efficiency. Externally compressing the connecting frame 21 allows the heating plate 3 to directly contact clothing. During use, the user can also compress the connecting frame 21 externally, allowing the iron to iron directly over the heating plate 3 without applying additional pressure. The ring pad 2 ensures that the base plate remains elevated above the fabric without requiring downward pressure, preventing direct contact between the heating plate 3 and the fabric from being burned by prolonged use.

[0039] In this embodiment, except for the placement of the ring pad 2, the remaining structure is consistent with the first embodiment. A water injection assembly 6 is also provided for injecting water into the heating plate 3, generating steam through heat for ironing. The heating plate 3 is provided with a heating tube 5 and a steam chamber 32. The heating tube 5 heats the heating plate 3, generating steam within the steam chamber 32. The iron is also provided with a controller 64 for controlling the on / off of the water pump 62.

[0040] To use the steam iron of the present invention, water is poured into the water tank 61, the power supply is connected to heat the heating plate 3, and the controller 64 is activated by pressing the power button 12, causing the water pump 62 to pump water into the heating plate 3, thereby generating steam. The steam in the heating plate 3 is ejected into the steam chamber. The user then directs the steam chamber toward the garment to be ironed. The ring pad 2 is used to maintain a certain distance between the heating plate 3 and the garment, thereby enhancing the steam's penetrating power and enabling it to penetrate thicker fabrics.

[0041] When the user requires direct contact between the heating plate 3 and the clothes, the user can remove the connecting frame 21 and the ring pad 2 and directly put the heating plate 3 into contact with the clothes to form a traditional ironing mode.

[0042] The formation of a steam chamber concentrates the steam, improving its penetration and increasing ironing efficiency while conserving water. The retractable ring pad 2 extends to form a steam chamber, saving water while increasing steam efficiency. By removing the connecting frame 21 from the ring pad 2, the heating plate 3 can directly contact clothing, enabling the iron to achieve two ironing modes to meet different needs. Furthermore, the ring pad 2 constantly lifts the base plate away from the fabric, preventing direct contact and burns caused by prolonged standby.

[0043] The above is a specific description of the preferred implementation of the present invention, but the invention of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various equivalent modifications or substitutions without violating the spirit of the present invention. These equivalent modifications or substitutions are all included in the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A dual-purpose steam iron, characterized in that: It comprises an outer shell, a heating plate is arranged under the outer shell, a plurality of steam ports are opened on the lower surface of the heating plate, a ring gasket is arranged on the periphery of the heating plate through a connecting frame, a steam cavity is formed between the ring gasket and the lower surface of the heating plate; a fixing frame is arranged under the outer shell, the heating plate is fixed on the fixing frame, and the connecting frame is detachably connected to the fixing frame.

2. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting frame and the fixing frame are fixed by screws.

3. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 2, characterized in that: A connection plate is provided below the connection frame, the connection plate is provided with screw through holes, and the screws are arranged on the screw through holes.

4. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ring gasket is clamped in the connecting frame.

5. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water tank and a water pump are arranged in the shell, a water inlet is arranged at the upper end of the heating plate, and the water pump is connected to the water tank and the water inlet respectively through a water pipe.

6. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shell is provided with a water inlet, the water inlet corresponds to the position of the water tank, and a water inlet cover is provided on the water inlet.

7. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 5, characterized in that: A heating tube and a steam chamber are arranged in the heating plate. The heating tube runs through the heating plate, and the steam chamber is communicated with the water inlet.

8. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 7, characterized in that: The steam chamber is communicated with the steam port.

9. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller is also arranged in the shell for controlling the switch of the water pump.

10. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 9, characterized in that: A power button is provided above the shell, and the power button is connected to the controller.

11. The dual-purpose steam iron according to claim 1, characterized in that: A power line interface is provided at the rear end of the shell, and the power line interface is connected to an external power source.

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