Ironing system
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-12-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-13
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Abstract
Description
ironing system
[0001] The present invention relates to an ironing system, and more specifically, to an ironing system comprising an ironing board and a main body that rotatably supports the ironing board.
[0002] Clothing made of specific materials, such as cotton or linen, develops significant wrinkles after washing or daily wear. To allow for repeated wear, these garments are ironed.
[0003] The most common method of ironing involves placing the garment on a blanket or ironing board on the floor and applying pressure to the garment while holding the iron. However, this method causes significant inconvenience as it forces the user to sit on the floor or crouch. Additionally, since the iron operates by receiving power, there was a limitation in that ironing had to be performed near a wall with an electrical outlet installed.
[0004] Recently, to address these issues, an ironing system has emerged that raises the ironing board for placing clothes to waist level, allowing the user to perform continuous ironing without straining their body.
[0005] Korean Patent Publication No. 2021-0004816 (hereinafter referred to as the "prior art") discloses an "ironing system," wherein the ironing system comprises an ironing board, a support member, and a grounding member.
[0006] The ironing board is equipped with a pressure surface capable of applying pressure to clothing. The ironing board is provided with a length greater than its width. Therefore, the user can place long clothing on the pressure surface and iron it.
[0007] The support member is provided beneath the ironing board to support it. The support member is provided with a height greater than its thickness or width. Therefore, the ironing board is set above an adult's waist height, allowing the user to perform ironing while standing. The grounding member is provided beneath the support member to support the load of the support member.
[0008] However, while the ironing system in the prior art discloses a configuration that allows for stable use, it has limitations in sufficiently improving convenience of use in that it does not consider a configuration that ensures the posture of the ironing board is stably maintained while the user is using the ironing system.
[0009] As described above, an ironing system for ironing clothes on an adjustable ironing board faces a challenge that needs to be addressed to enable the user to use the ironing board more stably.
[0010] However, conventional ironing systems have limitations in that they cannot adequately solve these problems.
[0011] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems of an ironing system comprising an ironing board and a main body that rotatably supports the ironing board.
[0012] Specifically, the present invention aims to provide an ironing system that can further enhance convenience of use by ensuring that the posture of the ironing board is stably maintained while the user is using the ironing board according to the shape characteristics of the ironing board.
[0013] In addition, the present invention aims to provide an ironing system in which the function of the said configuration can be more appropriately implemented by ensuring that the ironing board on which the user irons clothes is formed in an appropriate shape.
[0014] In addition, the present invention aims to provide an ironing system that can further improve the convenience of use by ensuring that the posture of the ironing board is stably maintained while in use according to the arrangement of the main components of the ironing board.
[0015]
[0016] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.
[0017] To achieve the above or other purposes, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention is configured such that the distance from the central axis to each end of the ironing board is appropriately determined according to the shape characteristics of the ironing board. Specifically, the outer surfaces of one end and the other end, respectively, are configured such that their lengths from the central axis are formed differently along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board.
[0018] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention may be formed such that the distance from one end, where an inclined portion is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board, to the central axis is relatively longer than the distance from the other end to the central axis.
[0019] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention is configured such that the ironing board on which a user irons clothing is formed in an appropriate shape. Specifically, the shape of the ironing board is configured such that its length is greater than its width.
[0020] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention is configured such that the distance from the central axis to each end of the ironing board is appropriately formed according to the arrangement of the main components on the ironing board. Specifically, the distance from one end to the central axis along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board is formed to be relatively longer than the distance from the other end, where the display unit is arranged, to the central axis.
[0021] In addition, in an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention, a display unit may be disposed on a portion biased toward one side that is spaced apart from the centerline along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board.
[0022] In addition, in an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention, a display unit may be disposed on a portion biased toward the rear side of the main body when the ironing board is in use.
[0023] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention may have a seating portion positioned on the side opposite to the inclined portion with respect to the straight portion along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board, excluding the portion where the display portion is positioned.
[0024] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention may have a seating portion disposed in a portion through which a centerline on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board passes.
[0025] In addition, in an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention, a seating portion may be disposed on a portion biased toward the front side of the main body when the ironing board is in use.
[0026] In addition, in an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention, a blower installed on an ironing board may be positioned on the same side as the display section with respect to the central axis along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board.
[0027] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention may have a handle formed behind the pressure surface of the ironing board, which a user can grasp and apply force to.
[0028] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention may have a handle that a user can grasp and apply force to disposed on the outside of a blower installed on an ironing board.
[0029] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention may have a handle disposed on the front side of the main body in a second state.
[0030] In addition, in an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention, a handle may be disposed on a portion biased toward the upper side of the ironing board in a second state.
[0031] In addition, an ironing system according to one aspect of the present invention may include a main body, a grounding portion, and a support portion.
[0032]
[0033] The means for solving the technical problems to be achieved in the present invention are not limited to the means mentioned above, and other means not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.
[0034] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear upper side, and is a drawing showing the storage state of the ironing system.
[0035] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, and is a drawing showing the storage state of the ironing system.
[0036] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the side and upper side, and is a drawing showing the storage state of the ironing system.
[0037] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, and is a drawing showing the interior of the storage unit in the storage state of the ironing system.
[0038] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, and is a drawing showing the usage state of the ironing system.
[0039] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, showing the storage state, first state, usage state, and second state of the ironing system.
[0040] Figure 7 is a diagram showing the arrangement of the main components of the ironing system illustrated in Figure 5.
[0041] FIG. 8 is a front view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the usage state of the ironing system.
[0042] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, and is a drawing showing a second state of the ironing system.
[0043] FIG. 10 is a front view of an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a second state of the ironing system.
[0044] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a cross-section of an ironing board in an ironing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0045] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. However, in describing the present invention, descriptions of already known functions or configurations will be omitted in order to clarify the gist of the present invention.
[0046] The X, Y, and Z directions described in the embodiments of the present invention may each be mutually orthogonal directions. The X and Y directions may each be directions parallel to the horizontal direction, and the Z direction may be a direction parallel to the vertical direction. When the X direction is a direction parallel to the left-right direction, the Y direction may be a direction parallel to the front-back direction. When the X direction is a direction parallel to the front-back direction, the Y direction may be a direction parallel to the left-right direction.
[0047] In the following, "front" refers to the direction indicated by the X-axis arrow, and "back" may refer to the opposite side of the direction indicated by the X-axis arrow. In the following, "up" refers to the direction indicated by the Z-axis arrow, and "down" may refer to the opposite side of the direction indicated by the Z-axis arrow.
[0048] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear upper side, and is a drawing showing the storage state of the ironing system (1).
[0049] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, and is a drawing showing the storage state of the ironing system (1).
[0050] An ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an ironing board (100) and a main body (10).
[0051] The ironing board (100) may include a pressure surface (110) for ironing clothes. The pressure surface (110) may form a flat surface. The ironing board (100) may form a plate shape that is approximately long in the longitudinal direction.
[0052] In the storage state of the ironing system (1), the length direction of the ironing board (100) may be parallel to the Z-axis, the width direction of the ironing board (100) may be parallel to the X-axis, and the thickness direction of the ironing board (100) may be parallel to the Y-axis. In the storage state of the ironing system (1), the pressure surface (110) may be parallel to the XZ plane.
[0053] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the side and upper side, and is a drawing showing the storage state of the ironing system (1).
[0054] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, and is a drawing showing the interior of the storage unit (240) in the storage state of the ironing system (1).
[0055] The main body (10) may include a support part (200) and a grounding part (300).
[0056] The grounding portion (300) is provided below the support portion (200) so that its lower surface can be placed on the ground. The grounding portion (300) can form a rectangular block shape with a wide lower surface. The lower surface of the grounding portion (300) may be longer in the X-axis direction than in the Y-axis direction.
[0057] The support member (200) may extend upward from the upper surface of the grounding member (300). The support member (200) may form a shape of a three-dimensional object that is approximately long in the vertical direction. The upper surface of the support member (200) may form the upper surface of the main body (10).
[0058] The support member (200) may include a support surface (211), a seating surface (212), and an avoidance surface (214).
[0059] The support surface (211) may come into contact with the back surface (opposite side of the pressure surface (110)) of the ironing board (100) or be separated in the up and down direction during use of the ironing system (1).
[0060] When the support surface (211) comes into contact with the back surface (opposite side of the pressure surface (110)) of the ironing board (100) during use of the ironing system (1), the support member (200) can directly support the load of the ironing board (100) through the support surface (211).
[0061] When the support surface (211) is spaced vertically apart from the back surface (opposite side of the pressure surface (110)) of the ironing board (100) in the usage state of the ironing system (1), the support member (200) can support the load of the ironing board (100) through the connection member (400).
[0062] The mounting surface (212) may face the back of the ironing board (100) in the storage state of the ironing system (1).
[0063] The avoidance surface (214) can connect the support surface (211) and the seating surface (212). The avoidance surface (214) can be provided within the rotation radius of the back surface (opposite side of the pressure surface (110)) of the ironing board (100) during the process of rotating the ironing board (100) so that the first central axis (401) stands up or lies down.
[0064] The avoidance surface (214) can form various shapes within a range that does not interfere with the rotation of the ironing board (100). The avoidance surface (214) may include curved surfaces and flat surfaces. The avoidance surface (214) may form an inclined surface between the support surface (211) and the seating surface (212).
[0065] The support member (200) may include a water supply member (220), a storage member (240), and a hinge member (260).
[0066] The water supply unit (220) may be provided on the grounding unit (300). The water supply unit (220) may accommodate a pump (221) and a boiler inside. The boiler may heat water flowing in from the water tank (230). The pump may supply (heated) water to the iron (700) and the steam generator (800).
[0067] A socket portion into which a connector of an iron (700) and a steam generator (800) is inserted may be provided on the side of the support portion (200). The socket portion may supply (heated) water and / or power to the iron (700) and the steam generator (800) through the connection of the socket portion.
[0068] The storage unit (240) may be provided above the water supply unit (220). The storage unit (240) may form a storage chamber that accommodates an iron (700), a steam generator (800), and a water tank (230) inside.
[0069] The storage compartment can be opened from the side of the support member (200). Thus, the user can store and retrieve the iron (700) from the storage compartment (240) from the side of the support member (200). The storage compartment can be opened and closed by a cover (250). The cover (250) can open and close the storage compartment in the form of a hinged door.
[0070] The hinge portion (260) may be provided between the upper surface of the main body (10) and the storage portion (240). The hinge portion (260) may accommodate a control unit inside. An operation button may be formed on the front of the hinge portion (260).
[0071] The connecting part (400) can connect the ironing board (100) and the main body (10) so that the position of the ironing board (100) changes. The connecting part (400) may include a connecting shaft (410) and a connecting plate (420).
[0072] The connecting plate (420) can form a circular shape around a central axis (hereinafter referred to as the 'first central axis (401)'). The connecting plate (420) can be rotatably coupled to the ironing board (100) around the first central axis (401), which is perpendicular to the pressing surface (110), at the rear of the pressing surface (110). Thus, when the ironing board (100) rotates around the first central axis (401), the pressing surface (110) can rotate on an extended plane.
[0073] A plurality of protrusions may be formed on the connecting plate (420), and a rail groove (hole) into which each protrusion is inserted may be formed on the ironing board (100). The rail groove (hole) may form an arc shape around the first central axis (401). The rail groove (hole) may form a path in which the protrusion rotates 90 degrees around the first central axis (401). Thus, the user can rotate the ironing board (100) by 90 degrees around the first central axis (401).
[0074] The first central axis (401) may be located in the center of the ironing board (100) based on the width direction of the ironing board (100). The first central axis (401) may be located approximately in the center of the ironing board (100) based on the length direction of the ironing board (100).
[0075] The connecting shaft (410) can form a circular tube shape approximately centered around the first central axis (401). The connecting shaft (410) can form a shape extending from the connecting plate (420) toward the opposite side of the pressurized surface (110).
[0076] A horizontal axis may be provided inside the hinge portion (260). The horizontal axis may be rotatably coupled inside the hinge portion (260). A connecting axis (410) may be coupled to the horizontal axis. Thus, the connecting axis (410) may be rotatably coupled inside the hinge portion (260) around the second central axis (402). The central axis of the horizontal axis (hereinafter referred to as the 'second central axis (402)') may be perpendicular to the first central axis (401) and parallel to the horizontal direction.
[0077] The connecting shaft (410) can be rotatably coupled inside the hinge portion (260) so that the first central shaft (401) can stand or lie down. The hinge portion (260) may include a first boundary surface and a second boundary surface. The first boundary surface and the second boundary surface may form the boundaries on both sides of the path where the connecting shaft (410) rotates 90 degrees around the second central shaft (402).
[0078] The connecting axis (410) can contact the first boundary surface while the first central axis (401) is parallel to the Y-axis. The connecting axis (410) can contact the second boundary surface while the first central axis (401) is parallel to the Z-axis. Thus, the user can rotate the ironing board (100) by 90 degrees around the second central axis (402).
[0079] A locking device that blocks rotation of the horizontal axis when the first central axis (401) is standing or lying down may be provided inside the hinge part (260). A locking button that operates the locking device may be provided on the side of the support part (200).
[0080] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, and is a drawing showing the usage state of the ironing system (1).
[0081] The ironing board (100) may include a straight section (111) and an inclined section (112).
[0082] The straight section (111) can form both sides of the ironing board (100). The straight section (111) can be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0083] The inclined portions (112) can be connected to the straight portions (111) respectively. The inclined portions (112) can become closer to each other as they extend along the length of the ironing board (100). The inclined portions (112) can form the free end of the ironing board (100).
[0084] The ironing board (100) can reduce the area of the pressure surface (110) due to the inclined portion (112), and the area of the pressure surface (110) can become narrower as it approaches one end in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100). Therefore, the user can insert a part of the clothing into the free end of the ironing board (100) through the inclined portion (112) and iron the clothing.
[0085] The ironing board (100) may include a seating portion (130). The seating portion (130) may be provided between the pressure surface (110) and the end of the ironing board (100) with respect to the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0086] In the operating state of the ironing system (1), the seating portion (130) can form a concave space downward. Therefore, in the operating state of the ironing system (1), the user can stably place items such as an iron (700) on the seating portion (130) and use them.
[0087] The ironing board (100) may include a display section (140). The display section (140) may be provided between the pressure surface (110) and the end of the ironing board (100) with respect to the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100). The display section (140) may be provided next to the seating section (130) with respect to the width direction of the ironing board (100).
[0088] The display unit (140) can output information about the ironing system (1). The display unit (140) may be provided next to the mounting unit (130). The display unit (140) may be exposed upward when the ironing system (1) is in use. Therefore, the user can easily and conveniently use the display unit (140) when the ironing system (1) is in use.
[0089] A gyro sensor may be installed inside the ironing board (100). The control unit can automatically recognize the current state of the ironing system (1) by receiving a signal from the gyro sensor. The control unit can output different information to the display unit (140) depending on the current state of the ironing system (1).
[0090] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front upper side, showing the storage state, first state, usage state, and second state of the ironing system (1). FIG. 6 illustrates the storage state, first state, usage state, and second state of the ironing system (1) in a clockwise order starting from the top left.
[0091] The storage state of the ironing system (1) may mean that the first central axis (401) is parallel to the Y-axis and the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is parallel to the Z-axis (see FIG. 3).
[0092] The user can switch the ironing system (1) to a storage state by rotating the ironing board (100) 90 degrees in the second state of the ironing system (1) so that the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is parallel to the Z-axis. Alternatively, the user can switch the ironing system (1) to a storage state by rotating the ironing board (100) 90 degrees in the first state of the ironing system (1) so that the first central axis (401) lies flat.
[0093] A handle (150) may be provided on the edge of the ironing board (100) behind the pressure surface (110). The user may rotate the ironing board (100) by holding the handle (150). Alternatively, the user may rotate the ironing board (100) by pushing or pulling one side of the ironing board (100).
[0094] In the storage state of the ironing system (1), the ironing board (100), the connecting part (400), and the supporting part (200) can be positioned on the grounding part (300). Therefore, in the storage state, the ironing system (1) can form the smallest area in the plan view compared to other states. Thus, the movement and storage of the ironing system (1) can be easy in the storage state.
[0095] The user can move the ironing system (1) by pushing or pulling one side of the ironing board (100) or the main body (10).
[0096] The first state of the ironing system (1) may mean a state in which the first central axis (401) is parallel to the Z-axis and the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is parallel to the Y-axis (see FIG. 3).
[0097] The user can switch the ironing system (1) to a first state by rotating the ironing board (100) 90 degrees so that the first central axis (401) stands upright in the storage state of the ironing system (1). Alternatively, the user can switch the ironing system (1) to a first state by rotating the ironing board (100) 90 degrees so that the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is parallel to the X-axis in the usage state of the ironing system (1).
[0098] In the first state of the ironing system (1), the pressure surface (110) can form a surface parallel to a level surface. Therefore, the user can place clothing, etc. on the pressure surface (110) in the first state. Depending on the case, the user can iron the clothing placed on the pressure surface (110) with an iron in the first state of the ironing system (1).
[0099] The usage state of the ironing system (1) may mean that the first central axis (401) is parallel to the Z-axis and the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is parallel to the X-axis (see FIG. 3).
[0100] The user can switch the ironing system (1) to a usage state by rotating the ironing board (100) 90 degrees in the first state of the ironing system (1) so that the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is parallel to the X-axis. Alternatively, the user can switch the ironing system (1) to a usage state by rotating the ironing board (100) 90 degrees in the second state of the ironing system (1) so that the first central axis (401) is upright.
[0101] In the state of use of the ironing system (1), the pressure surface (110) can form a surface parallel to the level surface. Therefore, in the state of use of the ironing system (1), the user can press the clothing placed on the pressure surface (110) with the iron and iron it.
[0102] And in the usage state of the ironing system (1), the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) may be parallel to the X-axis. The lower surface of the grounding part (300) may be longer in the X-axis direction than in the Y-axis direction.
[0103] Accordingly, when a pressure (P) is applied in the direction of gravity to the end of the pressure surface (110) in each of the first state and the usage state of the ironing system (1), the ironing system (1) may have higher overturning stability in the usage state than in the first state. In the usage state of the ironing system (1), the user can sufficiently press the clothing placed on the pressure surface (110) with the iron and iron it.
[0104] The second state of the ironing system (1) may mean a state in which the first central axis (401) is parallel to the Y-axis and the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is parallel to the X-axis (see FIG. 3).
[0105] The user can switch the ironing system (1) to a second state by rotating the ironing board (100) 90 degrees so that the first central axis (401) lies flat while the ironing system (1) is in use. Alternatively, the user can switch the ironing system (1) to a second state by rotating the ironing board (100) 90 degrees so that the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is parallel to the Z-axis while the ironing system (1) is in storage.
[0106] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the arrangement of the main components in the ironing system (1) illustrated in FIG. 5. FIG. 8 is a front view of the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state of use of the ironing system (1). FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention viewed from the upper front side, showing the second state of the ironing system (1). FIG. 10 is a front view of the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the second state of the ironing system (1). FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a cross-section of the ironing board (100) in the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0107] An ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an ironing board (100), a connecting part (400), and a main body (10). In this case, the ironing board (100) has outer surfaces formed with two ends along the longitudinal direction with respect to a central axis (401), and the outer surfaces of one end and the other end of these two ends are formed with different lengths from the central axis (401).
[0108] The ironing board (100) is a part that includes a pressure surface (110) for ironing clothes, and the user can change the position of the ironing board (100) to a state convenient for ironing clothes and can change the position of the ironing board (100) to a state convenient for storage after ironing is finished.
[0109] In this case, the ironing board (100) may include a pressure board (114) and a porous member (113).
[0110] The porous member (113) can form the surface of the pressure surface (110). The porous member (113) can be provided with a soft porous material such as woven fabrics.
[0111] The pressure board (114) can support the porous member (113) behind the pressure surface (110). The pressure board (114) can be made of a high-strength material such as a metal plate. Thus, the surface of the porous member (113) can form a flat surface by the pressure board (114).
[0112] A plurality of holes can be machined across the entire surface of the pressure board (114). The holes of the pressure board (114) and the fine holes of the porous member (113) can be connected to each other. Thus, the pressure surface (110) can form a plurality of holes (115; hereinafter 'air passage holes') through which air passes.
[0113] The ironing board (100) may include a board body (120). A pressure board (114) may be coupled to the board body (120). A connecting plate (420) may be rotatably coupled to the board body (120) at the rear of the pressure surface (110). The board body (120) may form a gap (101) between itself and the pressure surface (110) at the rear of the pressure surface (110).
[0114] The connecting part (400) is a part that is rotatably connected to the ironing board (100) at the back of the pressing surface (110) around a central axis (401, 402) perpendicular to the pressing surface (110), and can connect the ironing board (100) and the main body (10) so that the position of the ironing board (100) changes.
[0115] The main body (10) is a part in which the lower surface is placed on the ground and the connecting part (400) is rotatably connected so that the central axis (401, 402) can stand or lie down, and the connecting part (400) and the ironing board (100) can be supported on the ground.
[0116] In the case of the ironing system (1) as described above, the planar shape of the ironing board (100) may not be symmetrical on both sides with respect to the central axis (401). In particular, to perform ironing on various types of clothing, the ironing board (100) may be formed in various ways, including not only a rectangular plane but also a part of a triangular plane, a trapezoidal plane, or a curved plane.
[0117] In this way, when the two planes of the ironing board (100) are not symmetrical with respect to the central axis (401), the stable state of the ironing board (100) can be determined according to the positional relationship between the overall center of gravity of the ironing board (100) and the part where the main body (10) or the connecting part (400) supports the ironing board (100).
[0118] For example, if the planes on both sides of the ironing board (100) are symmetrical with respect to the central axis (401), the overall center of gravity of the ironing board (100) is located within the connecting axis (410) of the connecting part (400) that supports the ironing board (100), so that improper rotation of the ironing board (100) due to the bias of the center of gravity may not occur.
[0119] In addition, even if the planes on both sides of the ironing board (100) are not symmetrical with respect to the central axis (401), if the overall center of gravity of the ironing board (100) is still located within the connecting axis (410) of the connecting part (400) supporting the ironing board (100), improper rotation of the ironing board (100) due to the bias of the center of gravity may not occur.
[0120] In addition, even if the two planes of the ironing board (100) are not symmetrical with respect to the central axis (401) and the overall center of gravity of the ironing board (100) is not located within the connecting axis (410), if a part of the main body (10) supports the ironing board (100), then if the overall center of gravity of the ironing board (100) is located within the corresponding area of the main body (10) supporting the ironing board (100), then improper rotation of the ironing board (100) due to the bias of the center of gravity may not occur.
[0121] Accordingly, it is desirable to ensure that the outer surfaces of one end and the other end of the ironing board (100) are formed with different lengths from the central axis (401) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), so that even when the planar shape of the ironing board (100) is varied, the overall center of gravity of the ironing board (100) is located within the support area of the connecting axis (410) or the main body (10) that supports the ironing board (100).
[0122] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention is formed such that the outer surfaces of one end and the other end of the ironing board (100) have different lengths from the central axis (401) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), so that improper rotation that may occur when the center of gravity is uneven during the use of the ironing board (100) is prevented, and the posture of the ironing board (100) can be maintained stably.
[0123] In an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ironing board (100) includes a straight section (111) and an inclined section (112), and the distance (Lh1) from one end to the center axis (401) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) may be formed to be relatively longer than the distance (Lh2) from the other end to the center axis (401).
[0124] The straight section (111) forms both sides of the ironing board (100) and is a part parallel to the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), so that the area of the pressure surface (110) of the ironing board (100) can be consistently secured in the straight section (111) section.
[0125] The inclined section (112) is connected to each of the straight section (111) and is a part positioned on one side in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) so that they become closer to each other as they go along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), and the area of the pressure surface (110) of the ironing board (100) can be reduced in the section of the inclined section (112).
[0126] In this way, when the ironing board (100) includes a straight section (111) and an inclined section (112), the weight of the inclined section (112) may be relatively small as the area of the pressure surface (110) in the inclined section (112) is reduced.
[0127] In this case, if the distance (Lh1) from one end of the ironing board (100) where the inclined portion (112) is positioned to the central axis (401) is equal to the distance (Lh2) from the other end to the central axis (401), the center of gravity of the ironing board (100) may be biased toward the other side with respect to the central axis (401).
[0128] Accordingly, the ironing board (100) with an uneven center of gravity may rotate unintendedly due to its own weight during use, and there is a concern that the user may not be able to use the ironing board (100) stably.
[0129] Therefore, it may be desirable to minimize the bias of the center of gravity by forming the distance (Lh1) from one end of the ironing board (100) where the inclined portion (112) is arranged to the central axis (401) to be relatively longer than the distance (Lh2) from the other end to the central axis (401).
[0130] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention is formed such that the distance (Lh1) from one end where the inclined portion (112) is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) to the central axis (401) is relatively longer than the distance (Lh2) from the other end to the central axis (401), so that even when the inclined portion (112) is formed on one side of the ironing board (100), improper rotation due to the bias of the center of gravity can be prevented.
[0131] In the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ironing board (100) may be formed such that its length (H1) is relatively longer than its width (D1).
[0132] That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the ironing board (100) may be formed in a shape where the length (H1) is longer than the width (D1), and an inclined portion (112) may be formed on one side along this length direction.
[0133] As such, in the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention, the shape of the ironing board (100) is such that the length (H1) is longer than the width (D1), so the user's work can be performed smoothly in the state of use of the ironing board (100).
[0134] In the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ironing board (100) may further include a display unit (140).
[0135] The display unit (140) is a part positioned on the opposite side of the inclined part (112) with respect to the straight part (111) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), and the user can check information of the ironing system (1) output from the display unit (140) or operate the display unit (140) to transmit and receive information with the control unit (M).
[0136] In this case, in order for the user to easily check the output information and conveniently transmit and receive information with the control unit (M), it may be desirable to place a display unit (140) on the ironing board (100).
[0137] In particular, since the inclined portion (112) of the ironing board (100) is a part used to insert a part of clothing and perform ironing, it may be desirable to place the display portion (140) on the opposite side in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) so as not to interfere as much with the inclined portion (112).
[0138] However, for the reasons mentioned above, if the display unit (140) is positioned on the opposite side of the inclined unit (112) with respect to the straight unit (111) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), the center of gravity of the ironing board (100) may be biased toward the other side with respect to the central axis (401).
[0139] Accordingly, the ironing board (100) with an uneven center of gravity may rotate unintendedly due to its own weight during use, and there is a concern that the user may not be able to use the ironing board (100) stably.
[0140] Therefore, it may be desirable to minimize the bias of the center of gravity by forming the distance (Lh1) from one end of the ironing board (100) where the inclined portion (112) is arranged to the central axis (401) to be relatively longer than the distance (Lh2) from the other end to the central axis (401).
[0141] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention is formed such that the distance (Lh1) from one end to the center axis (401) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is relatively longer than the distance (Lh2) from the other end where the display unit (140) is placed to the center axis (401), so that improper rotation that may occur when the center of gravity is uneven during the use of the ironing board (100) is prevented, and the posture of the ironing board (100) can be maintained stably.
[0142] In the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the display unit (140) may be positioned so as to be biased on one side spaced apart from the center line (Lc) on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0143] As described above, when an inclined portion (112) is formed on one side along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) and a display portion (140) is placed on the opposite side, it may be inefficient to place the display portion (140) on the entire opposite side.
[0144] In particular, since other components such as the seating portion (130) described later also need to be placed on the ironing board (100), the display portion (140) needs to be placed in an appropriate size in the width direction of the ironing board (100) within a range where there are no functional problems.
[0145] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention has a display unit (140) positioned on one side that is spaced apart from the center line (Lc) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), so the usability of the part where the display unit (140) is not positioned in the width direction of the ironing board (100) can be improved.
[0146] In the case of the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the ironing board (100) is in use, the display unit (140) may be positioned so as to be biased toward the rear side of the main body (10).
[0147] That is, as shown in FIG. 7, when the ironing board (100) is in use, the display unit (140) may be positioned so as to be disproportionately positioned towards the rear side relative to the center line (Lc) on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0148] In that the user uses the ironing board (100) while positioned at the front side of the main body (10), it may be desirable to have a configuration that is directly used for ironing clothes placed at the portion in front of the center line (Lc) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0149] In the case of the display unit (140), the user can check the information displayed even from a certain distance away, and the transmission and reception of information with the control unit (M) can also be done while the ironing of the clothes is temporarily stopped, so it can be said that there is no need for the display unit (140) to be placed closer to the user.
[0150] Therefore, it may be desirable to place a configuration that needs to be positioned closer to the user in the portion facing forward of the centerline (Lc) along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0151] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention has a display unit (140) positioned on the rear side of the main body (10) in the state of use of the ironing board (100), so that the configuration that needs to be positioned closer to the user in the width direction of the ironing board (100) can be effectively arranged.
[0152] In the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ironing board (100) may further include a seating portion (130).
[0153] The mounting portion (130) may be positioned on the side opposite the inclined portion (112) with respect to the straight portion (111) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), excluding the portion where the display portion (140) is positioned. In this case, the user can stably place items such as an iron (700) on the mounting portion (130) and use it while the ironing system (1) is in use.
[0154] Therefore, since items such as irons are components used directly for ironing clothes and need to be placed closer to the user, it may be desirable to place the seating portion (130) on which the items such as irons are placed closer to the user.
[0155] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention has a seating portion (130) positioned on the side opposite to the inclined portion (112) with respect to the straight portion (111) on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), excluding the portion where the display portion (140) is positioned, so the seating portion (130) can be positioned on the portion where the display portion (140) is not positioned on the width direction of the ironing board (100).
[0156] In the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the seating portion (130) may be arranged so that the centerline (Lc) on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) passes through it.
[0157] That is, as shown in FIG. 7, the seating portion (130) can be formed such that one side has a larger area than the opposite side based on the centerline (Lc) along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0158] Accordingly, the remaining portion of the ironing board (100) where the display portion (140) is not placed can be utilized as a seating portion (130) to the maximum extent.
[0159] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention has a seating portion (130) placed in the portion where the center line (Lc) on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) passes, so the seating portion (130) can be used with a larger area.
[0160] In the case of the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the ironing board (100) is in use, the seating portion (130) may be positioned so as to be biased toward the front side of the main body (10).
[0161] As described above, since the user uses the ironing board (100) while positioned at the front side of the main body (10), it is desirable to have a configuration directly used for ironing clothes placed at the front side portion of the ironing board (100) relative to the center line (Lc) in the longitudinal direction, so a seating portion (130) can be placed at this front side portion.
[0162] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention has a seating portion (130) positioned on the front side of the main body (10) when the ironing board (100) is in use, so the seating portion (130) can be positioned closer to the user in the width direction of the ironing board (100).
[0163] In an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ironing board (100) may further include a blower (160) installed to discharge internal air to the back of the pressurized surface (110). In this case, the blower (160) and the display unit (140) may be arranged on the same side with respect to the central axis (401) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0164] One or more blowers (160) may be provided depending on the capacity. The blower (160) may be connected to the plate body (120) behind the pressurized surface (110). The blower (160) may be connected to the plate body (120) within the spaced-out space (101).
[0165] The blower (160) can discharge air from the gap space (101) to the rear (bottom) of the pressurized surface (110). The plate body (120) can form an exhaust port for discharging air pressurized by the blower (160). The blower (160) can be equipped as an axial fan in which the rotation axis and the direction of the wind are the same.
[0166] As the blower (160) discharges air from the gap space (101) to the rear of the pressurized surface (110), the gap space (101) can form negative pressure. Therefore, the ironing board (100) can draw in external air through the air passage hole (115) on the pressurized surface (110).
[0167] Therefore, when the blower (160) is operated in the first state and usage state of the ironing system (1), the clothing spread on the pressure surface (110) can maintain a state of close contact with the pressure surface (110). Thus, the user can smoothly proceed with ironing the clothing spread on the pressure surface (110).
[0168] The further the air passage hole (115) is separated from the blower (160), the lower the suction speed of the air passage hole (115) can be.
[0169] The blower (160) and the inclined section (112) can be positioned on opposite sides from the first central axis (401) with respect to the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0170] Based on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), the cross-sectional area of the separation space (101) in the inclined section (112) may decrease as it is further separated from the blower (160). The cross-sectional area of the pipe through which the fluid flows and the velocity of the fluid may be inversely proportional to each other.
[0171] Since the blower (160) and the inclined section (112) are positioned on opposite sides from the first central axis (401), and the cross-sectional area of the separation space (101) in the inclined section (112) decreases as it is further separated from the blower (160), the reduction in the suction speed of the air passage hole (115) due to the distance from the blower (160) can be prevented. Therefore, the clothing spread on the pressure surface (110) can smoothly maintain a state of close contact with the pressure surface (110) even on the side of the inclined section (112).
[0172] Accordingly, it may be preferable for the blower (160) to be positioned on a side different from the inclined section (112) with respect to the central axis (401) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) and on the same side as the display section (140).
[0173] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention has a blower (160) installed on the ironing board (100) positioned on the same side as the display unit (140) with respect to the central axis (401) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100), so the arrangement of the main components considering the stable posture of the ironing board (100) can be appropriately achieved.
[0174] In an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the ironing board (100) may further include a handle (150).
[0175] The handle (150) is a part formed behind the pressure surface (110), and the user can grip the handle (150) to apply force for rotation to the ironing board (100).
[0176] In particular, since the handle (150) is formed on the back of the pressure surface (110), when the user pulls the handle (150) in the second state as shown in FIG. 6, a conversion to a usage state can be achieved.
[0177] As such, in the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention, since a handle (150) that a user can grasp and apply force to is formed behind the pressure surface (110) of the ironing board (100), the user can rotate the ironing board (100) more conveniently and easily.
[0178] In the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the handle (150) may be positioned on the outside of the blower (160) with respect to the centerline (Lc) on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0179] As described above, since it is necessary to circulate air inside the ironing board (100) through the blower (160), the handle (150) placed on the ironing board (100) needs to be positioned so as not to interfere with the operation of the blower (160).
[0180] Accordingly, it is desirable that the handle (150) placed on the ironing board (100) be positioned on the outside of the blower (160) so that the air flow through the blower (160) is not reduced during the process of the user gripping the handle (150).
[0181] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention, specifically, has a handle (150) that a user can grasp and apply force to, and is positioned on the outside of a blower (160) installed on an ironing board (100), so that the handle (150) does not interfere with the blower (160) even when it is positioned on the ironing board (100).
[0182] In the case of the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the central axis (401) is laid flat and the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is in the transverse direction, the handle (150) can be positioned on the front side of the main body (10).
[0183] That is, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when the ironing board (100) is in a second state, the handle (150) can be positioned facing forward.
[0184] In order to convert from the second state to the usage state, it may be preferable for the handle (150) to be positioned facing forward, given that the user uses the ironing board (100) while positioned at the front side of the main body (10).
[0185] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention has a handle (150) positioned on the front side of the main body (10) in the second state, so that the user can smoothly grip the handle (150) to convert from the second state to the usage state.
[0186] In the case of the ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the central axis (401) is laid flat and the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100) is in the transverse direction, the handle (150) may be positioned so as to be biased toward the upper side with respect to the center line (Lc) on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0187] As described above, since the user uses the ironing board (100) while positioned at the front side of the main body (10), the user may find it more convenient to pull the handle (150) when converting from the second state to the usage state.
[0188] Therefore, it may be desirable to position the handle (150) for the user to pull on the upper side relative to the center line (Lc) in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board (100).
[0189] In this way, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention has a handle (150) positioned on the upper side of the ironing board (100) in the second state, so that the user can easily and conveniently grip the handle (150) to convert from the second state to the usage state.
[0190] In an ironing system (1) according to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body (10) may include a grounding part (300) and a support part (200).
[0191] The grounding portion (300) is a part where the lower surface rests on the ground, and is provided at the bottom of the support portion (200) so that the support portion (200) can be rested on the ground.
[0192] The support member (200) extends upward from the upper surface of the grounding member (300) and forms the upper surface of the main body (10), and is connected to the ironing board (100) through the connecting member (400) to support the ironing board (100).
[0193] As such, the ironing system (1) according to the embodiment of the present invention can maintain a stable posture even in various states because the main body (10) includes a grounding part (300) and a support part (200).
[0194] Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described and illustrated above, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments and can be modified and varied in various ways without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, such modifications or variations should not be understood individually from the technical spirit or perspective of the present invention, and the modified embodiments should be considered to fall within the scope of the claims of the present invention.
[0195] According to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the outer surfaces of one end and the other end of the ironing board are formed with different lengths from the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board, improper rotation that may occur when the center of gravity is uneven during use of the ironing board is prevented, and the posture of the ironing board can be maintained stably.
[0196] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the distance from one end where an inclined portion is arranged along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board to the center axis is formed to be relatively longer than the distance from the other end to the center axis, so that even when an inclined portion is formed on one side of the ironing board, improper rotation due to the bias of the center of gravity can be prevented.
[0197] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the shape of the ironing board is such that the length is longer than the width, the user's work can be performed smoothly while the ironing board is in use.
[0198] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, the distance from one end to the center axis along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board is formed to be relatively longer than the distance from the other end where the display unit is placed to the center axis, so that improper rotation that may occur when the center of gravity is uneven during the use of the ironing board is prevented, and the posture of the ironing board can be maintained stably.
[0199] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the display unit is positioned on one side that is spaced apart from the center line in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board, the usability of the portion in the width direction of the ironing board where the display unit is not positioned can be improved.
[0200] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the display unit is positioned on the rear side of the main body in the state of use of the ironing board, the arrangement of the configuration that needs to be positioned closer to the user in the width direction of the ironing board can be effectively achieved.
[0201] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the seating portion is positioned on the side opposite to the inclined portion with respect to the straight portion in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board, excluding the portion where the display portion is positioned, the seating portion can be positioned on the portion where the display portion is not positioned in the width direction of the ironing board.
[0202] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the seating portion is positioned in the portion through which the centerline on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board passes, the seating portion can be used with a larger area.
[0203] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the seating portion is positioned on the front side of the main body when the ironing board is in use, the seating portion can be positioned closer to the user in the width direction of the ironing board.
[0204] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the blower installed on the ironing board is positioned on the same side as the display unit with respect to the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the ironing board, the arrangement of the main components considering the stable posture of the ironing board can be appropriately achieved.
[0205] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, a handle that a user can grasp and apply force to is formed on the back of the pressure surface of the ironing board, so that the user can rotate the ironing board more conveniently and easily.
[0206] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, specifically, a handle that a user can grasp and apply force to is positioned on the outside of a blower installed on an ironing board, so that the handle does not interfere with the blower even when it is positioned on the ironing board.
[0207] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since a handle is positioned on the front side of the main body in the second state, the user can smoothly grasp the handle to convert from the second state to the usage state.
[0208] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since a handle is positioned on a portion biased toward the upper side of the ironing board in the second state, the user can easily and conveniently grasp the handle to convert from the second state to the usage state.
[0209] In addition, according to at least one embodiment of the present invention, since the main body includes a grounding part and a support part, the ironing system can maintain a stable posture even in various states.
Claims
1. An ironing board including a pressure surface for ironing clothes; A connecting part rotatably coupled to the ironing board at the rear of the pressure surface around a central axis perpendicular to the pressure surface; and A main body comprising a lower surface that rests on the ground and a connecting part that is rotatably coupled so that the central axis stands upright or lies down; The above ironing board has an outer surface formed with two ends along the longitudinal direction with respect to the central axis, and An ironing system in which the outer surfaces of each of the two ends, one end and the other end, are formed with different lengths from the central axis.
2. In Paragraph 1, The above ironing board is, A straight section forming both sides of the ironing board and parallel to the longitudinal direction of the ironing board and It includes inclined sections that are respectively connected to the straight sections and arranged on one side along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board so as to become closer to each other as they extend along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board, An ironing system in which the distance from one end to the center axis along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board is formed to be relatively longer than the distance from the other end to the center axis.
3. In Paragraph 2, The above ironing board is an ironing system in which the length is formed to be relatively longer than the width.
4. In Paragraph 2, The above ironing board is, An ironing system further comprising a display unit positioned on the side opposite to the inclined portion with respect to the straight portion along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board.
5. In Paragraph 4, An ironing system in which the display unit is positioned biasedly on one side spaced apart from the centerline along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board.
6. In Paragraph 5, An ironing system in which, in the state of use of the above ironing board, the display unit is positioned so as to be biased toward the rear side of the main body.
7. In Paragraph 6, The above ironing board is, An ironing system further comprising a seating portion disposed on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board, on the side opposite to the inclined portion with respect to the straight portion, excluding the portion where the display portion is disposed.
8. In Paragraph 7, An ironing system in which the above-mentioned seating portion is positioned so that the centerline along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board passes through it.
9. In Paragraph 8, An ironing system in which, in the state of use of the above ironing board, the seating portion is positioned biased toward the front side of the main body.
10. In Paragraph 4, The above ironing board is, It further includes a blower installed to discharge internal air to the rear of the pressurized surface, and An ironing system in which the blower and the display unit are positioned on the same side with respect to the central axis along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board.
11. In Paragraph 10, The above ironing board is, An ironing system further comprising a handle formed behind the above-mentioned pressure surface.
12. In Paragraph 11, An ironing system in which the handle is positioned on the outside of the blower with respect to the centerline along the longitudinal direction of the ironing board.
13. In Paragraph 12, An ironing system in which the central axis is laid flat and the longitudinal direction of the ironing board is transverse, and the handle is positioned on the front side of the main body.
14. In Paragraph 13, An ironing system in which the central axis is laid flat and the longitudinal direction of the ironing board is transverse, and the handle is positioned so as to be biased toward the upper side with respect to the centerline on the longitudinal direction of the ironing board.
15. In Paragraph 1, The above main body is, A grounding part where the lower surface rests on the ground and An ironing system comprising a support member that extends upward from the upper surface of the grounding portion and forms the upper surface of the main body.