Rotatable Ironing Plate System for Combined Steaming and Cooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current systems require separate devices for ironing and steaming, and existing solutions fail to efficiently perform ironing with close garment contact and rapid cooling, especially for garments like dress shirts.
Innovation Solution
A system iron with a steam generator, rotatable ironing plate, spreading unit, front press, and arm tensioners that allows for both ironing and steaming operations, featuring first and second fans for air discharge and suction to manage garment positioning and iron cooling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single device is used for both ironing and steaming, then device versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ironing device integrates multiple functions including ironing, steaming, and garment spreading within a single device. The ironing plate can rotate between a first position for ironing and a second position for steaming, while the spreading unit provides additional garment preparation capability, eliminating the need for separate iron and steamer devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The ironing plate is designed to rotate between different positions to switch between ironing and steaming modes. This dynamic repositioning allows the same component to serve multiple functions, achieving versatility without requiring completely separate static structures for each function.
2Productivity
If the ironing plate is positioned close to the garment for ironing, then ironing effectiveness is improved, but garment damage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ironing plate can rotate between a first position for close-contact ironing and a second position for steaming. The dynamic repositioning capability allows users to switch between ironing modes and steaming mode, providing flexibility to choose the appropriate method based on garment sensitivity while maintaining ironing effectiveness when close contact is safe.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the iron is cooled rapidly after use, then safety is improved, but energy management complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spreading unit is configured to be disposed on the ironing plate when the ironing plate is at the first position and spaced apart when at the second position. This self-adjusting mechanism eliminates the need for separate locking mechanisms, reducing device complexity while maintaining functional effectiveness.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the ironing plate is rotated between positions, then operational flexibility is improved, but mechanical complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The ironing plate rotates between a first position for ironing and a second position for steaming. This dynamic repositioning allows the same component to serve multiple functions, achieving versatility without requiring completely separate static structures for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The spreading unit is configured to be disposed on the ironing plate when the ironing plate is at the first position and spaced apart when at the second position. This segmented, position-dependent configuration allows the spreading unit to engage only when needed for ironing operations, reducing mechanical complexity while maintaining functional effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables versatile wrinkle removal using a single apparatus, ensures safe and efficient ironing with adjustable garment positioning, and rapid cooling of the iron, enhancing user convenience and ironing quality.
Implementation Method 1
a first fan for discharging air to the outside of the ironing plate or sucking air into the ironing plate
Implementation Method 2
a second fan for cooling an iron placed on the ironing plate
Implementation Method 3
a steam generator for generating steam; an ironing plate rotatably disposed on the body and spraying the steam, which is generated by the steam generator, to an outside
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a system iron. The system iron according to the embodiment includes a body including therein a steam generator for generating steam; an ironing plate, which is rotatably coupled to an upper portion of the body and which includes therein steam nozzles for spraying the steam generated by the steam generator to an outside; a first fan for discharging air to the outside of the ironing plate or sucking air into the ironing plate; and a second fan for cooling an iron placed on the ironing plate.