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EP0982429B1
EP0982429B1 EP99112297A EP99112297A EP0982429B1 EP 0982429 B1 EP0982429 B1 EP 0982429B1 EP 99112297 A EP99112297 A EP 99112297A EP 99112297 A EP99112297 A EP 99112297A EP 0982429 B1 EP0982429 B1 EP 0982429B1
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Waldemar Dr. Illg
Peter Dr.Eichinger
Andreas Laage
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    • DTEXTILES; PAPER
    • D06TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • D06FLAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
    • D06F75/00Hand irons
    • D06F75/08Hand irons internally heated by electricity
    • D06F75/10Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
    • D06F75/12Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water supplied to the iron from an external source

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  • the invention relates to a steam iron with a Electric cable for connection to an electrical energy source and with a steam line for connection to one steam generator in the one from the steam iron via a control line actuatable closing valve is arranged, and with a connecting line to connect the steam generator with the Steam line.
  • a steam iron is for example known from the document JP 05 192 499.
  • Steam irons are known as accessories can be used for steam generator systems. These steam generator systems include a steam generator to generate water vapor, the different connected to the steam generator connectable devices is, for example cleaning guns or others Sprayers. These last mentioned, to the steam generator connectable devices usually have no special electrical connection, they serve only for steam or steam and if necessary To spray water.
  • Steam irons can also be used on such steam generators be connected and then it is important once the steam iron for heating electrical energy To make available, and on the other hand the steam supply to open according to the use of the steam iron or interrupt. It is known for this purpose to combine the steam generator with an electric one Connection and closing valves, which then have suitable Connection means to be connected to the steam iron. This completes the structure of the steam generator much more complicated to manufacture of the steam generator rise. This is irrelevant if the steam iron as an accessory to the steam generator should be used in any case, but is a hindrance, if the user just the rest of the applications wants to use together with the steam generator.
  • This task is the beginning of a steam iron described type solved according to the invention, that the steam pipe leads into a housing receiving the closing valve that from the housing Connection line emerges and as connecting mare for insertion into a steam generator of the steam generator is formed so that a releasable connection between the housing and the steam generator can be closed, and that this connecting piece firmly with the housing connected is.
  • the closing valve can be a solenoid valve his.
  • a particularly advantageous structure is obtained when leads the electrical cable into the housing and if from the Housing an electrical connection for connection to the electrical Energy source emerges.
  • the housing takes over thus a central switching function for both Steam pipe as well as for the electric pipe from which Housing go connections for connecting the electrical cable the electrical energy source on the one hand and for connecting the steam line to the steam generator on the other hand.
  • the one emerging from the housing Connection line a connecting piece for insertion into a steam connection of the steam generator, so that no special connection required for this housing is, but the connecting piece in the usual Steam connection of the steam generator are introduced can.
  • Dadei is the connecting piece firmly connected to the housing.
  • the entry point of the electric cable and the exit point the electrical connection on the outlet of the Connection line opposite side of the housing are arranged. This ensures that the Housing connected on one side to the steam generator will kick on the opposite side Steam pipe and electrical cable.
  • a conventional steam iron 1 is flexible Wire harness 2 with a U-shaped cross section Housing 3 connected, the wiring harness 2 opens thereby in the curved narrow side of the housing 3 a. Angularly emerges from this a curved narrow side of the housing 3 Electric cable 4 with a connector 5.
  • connection piece 7 Opposite the arched narrow side is an essentially flat narrow side 6, one of which is rigidly connected to the housing 4
  • Connection piece 7 protrudes. This carries a circumferential groove 8, in which a sealing ring 9 is inserted.
  • This connector 7 can if necessary in a connection opening 10 one shown only schematically in the drawing Steam generator 11 are inserted, and this connecting piece 7 fulfills a double function, he namely holds the housing 3 on the steam generator 11 in one position, and another it thereby connects the input side of one in the housing 3 arranged electromagnetic closing valve 12 with a steam supply in the steam generator 11.
  • the output side of the closing valve 12 is with a flexible steam line 13 connected by the wiring harness 12 leads to the steam iron 1.
  • connection terminal 14 which connects the wires 15 of the electric cable 4 with the wires 16 one through the wiring harness 2 to the steam iron 1 leading electric cable 17 and with the terminals 18 of the electromagnetic Closing valve 12.
  • Another terminal 19 of the electromagnetic closing valve 12 is above a Control line 20 through the wiring harness 2 to Steam iron 1 leads, with one in the drawing switch not shown in the steam iron 1 in Connection.
  • the steam iron 1 is connected to the wires 15 and 16 electrical heating power supplied via the control line 20 can be arranged over the steam iron 1 Switch the electric closing valve 12 optionally opened or be closed. Depending on the state of opening steam from the steam generator 11 is the steam iron 1 fed or not.
  • the housing 3 is practically in the wiring harness 2 switched on, from the steam iron 1 to the housing 3 leads and then in the form of the electric cable 4th continues.
  • the connection to the steam generator 11 is as such not disturbing, since here through the connecting piece 7 and its double function, the holding element causes the connection at the same time.
  • the housing 3 is inseparable from the steam iron 1 when the steam iron 1 is not together with the steam generator 11 is used, the housing 3 deducted from the steam generator 11, and then can to the Connection opening 10 every other steam consumer connected become.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Dampfbügeleisen mit einem Elektrokabel zum Anschluß an eine elektrische Energiequelle und mit einer Dampfleitung zum Anschluß an einen Dampferzeuger in der ein vom Dampfbügeleisen aus über eine Steuerleitung betätigbares Schließventil angeordnet ist, und mit einer Anschlußleitung zur Verbindung des Dampferzeugers mit der Dampfleitung. Ein derartiges Dampfbügeleisen ist beispielsweise aus dem Dokument JP 05 192 499 bekannt.The invention relates to a steam iron with a Electric cable for connection to an electrical energy source and with a steam line for connection to one steam generator in the one from the steam iron via a control line actuatable closing valve is arranged, and with a connecting line to connect the steam generator with the Steam line. Such a steam iron is for example known from the document JP 05 192 499.

Es sind Dampfbügeleisen bekannt, die als Zubehör zu Dampferzeugeranlagen eingesetzt werden können. Diese Dampferzeugeranlagen umfassen einen Dampferzeuger zur Erzeugung von Wasserdampf, der unterschiedlichen an den Dampferzeuger anschließbaren Geräten zugeführt wird, beispielsweise Reinigungspistolen oder anderen Sprühgeräten. Diese zuletzt genannten, an den Dampferzeuger anschließbaren Geräte verfügen üblicherweise über keinen speziellen elektrischen Anschluß, sie dienen lediglich dazu, Dampf oder gegebenenfalls Dampf und Wasser zu versprühen.Steam irons are known as accessories can be used for steam generator systems. These steam generator systems include a steam generator to generate water vapor, the different connected to the steam generator connectable devices is, for example cleaning guns or others Sprayers. These last mentioned, to the steam generator connectable devices usually have no special electrical connection, they serve only for steam or steam and if necessary To spray water.

An derartige Dampferzeuger können auch Dampfbügeleisen angeschlossen werden, und dann ist es einmal wichtig, dem Dampfbügeleisen elektrische Energie zum Heizen zur Verfügung zu stellen, und zum anderen die Dampfzufuhr entsprechend dem Einsatz des Dampfbügeleisens zu öffnen oder zu unterbrechen. Es ist zu diesem Zweck bekannt, den Dampferzeuger zu kombinieren mit einem elektrischen Anschluß und Schließventilen, die dann über geeignete Anschlußmittel mit dem Dampfbügeleisen verbunden werden. Dadurch wird der Aufbau des Dampferzeugers ganz wesentlich kompliziert, die Kosten für die Herstellung des Dampferzeugers steigen. Dies ist dann unerheblich, wenn das Dampfbügeleisen als Zubehör zum Dampferzeuger in jedem Fall eingesetzt werden soll, ist aber hinderl'ich, wenn der Benutzer lediglich die übrigen Anwendungen zusammen mit dem Dampferzeuger einsetzen will.Steam irons can also be used on such steam generators be connected and then it is important once the steam iron for heating electrical energy To make available, and on the other hand the steam supply to open according to the use of the steam iron or interrupt. It is known for this purpose to combine the steam generator with an electric one Connection and closing valves, which then have suitable Connection means to be connected to the steam iron. This completes the structure of the steam generator much more complicated to manufacture of the steam generator rise. This is irrelevant if the steam iron as an accessory to the steam generator should be used in any case, but is a hindrance, if the user just the rest of the applications wants to use together with the steam generator.

Grundsätzlich wäre es auch möglich, das Dampfbügeleisen mit einem eigenen Kabel an einen Elektroanschluß anzuschlieBen und im Dampfbügeleisen selbst entsprechende Schließventile für die Dampfleitung vorzusehen. Dadurch wird jedoch der Aufbau des Dampfbügeleisens aufwendig, dieses wird aufgrund der größeren Bauabmessungen unhandlich, dasselbe gilt hinsichtlich der Notwendigkeit eines zweiten Anschlußkabels für den Elektroanschluß.In principle, it would also be possible to use the steam iron to be connected to an electrical connection with its own cable and in the steam iron itself To provide closing valves for the steam line. Thereby however, the construction of the steam iron becomes complex, this becomes unwieldy due to the larger dimensions, the same applies to the necessity a second connection cable for the electrical connection.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, ein gattungsgemäßes Dampfbügeleisen so auszubilden, daß es mit einem möglichst einfach aufgebauten Dampferzeuger eingesetzt werden kann und selbst einen möglichst einfachen Aufbau aufweist.It is an object of the invention, a generic Train steam iron so that it is possible with one simply constructed steam generator used and can be as simple as possible having.

Diese Aufgabe wird bei einem Dampfbügeleisen der eingangs beschriebenen Art erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Dampfleitung in ein das Schließventil aufnehmendes Gehäuse führt daß aus dem Gehäuse die Anschlußleitung austritt und als Anschlußstuteen zum Einführen in einen Dampfanochlubß des Dampfarzeugers ausgebildet ist, so daß eine lösbare Verbindung zwischen Gehäuse und Dampferzeuger geschlossen werden kann, und daß dieser Anschlußetutzen fest mit dem Gehäuse verbunden ist.This task is the beginning of a steam iron described type solved according to the invention, that the steam pipe leads into a housing receiving the closing valve that from the housing Connection line emerges and as connecting mare for insertion into a steam generator of the steam generator is formed so that a releasable connection between the housing and the steam generator can be closed, and that this connecting piece firmly with the housing connected is.

Bei dieser Konstruktion kann also ein Dampferzeuger verwendet werden, der kein Schließventil für die Dampfleitung aufweist, der Dampferzeuger kann daher sehr einfach aufgebaut sein. Andererseits ist es auch nicht notwendig, im Dampfbügeleisen selbst ein Schließventil unterzubringen, dieses Schließventil wird vielmehr in die Dampfleitung eingeschaltet. Nur dann, wenn ein Benutzer ein Dampfbügeleisen einsetzen will, wird dieses Schließventil überhaupt benötigt, andererseits kann das Dampfbügeleisen selbst einen sehr einfachen Aufbau aufweisen, da das Schließventil nicht im Dampfbügeleisen untergebracht wird.With this construction, a steam generator can be used, the no shut-off valve for the steam line has, the steam generator can therefore very just be set up. On the other hand, it is not necessary, a closing valve in the steam iron itself rather house this shut-off valve the steam pipe switched on. Only if a user if you want to use a steam iron, you will Closing valve needed at all, on the other hand, that can Steam irons themselves have a very simple structure, since the closing valve is not in the steam iron is housed.

Insbesondere kann das Schließventil ein Magnetventil sein.In particular, the closing valve can be a solenoid valve his.

Einen besonders vorteilhaften Aufbau erhält man, wenn das Elektrokabel in das Gehäuse führt und wenn aus dem Gehäuse ein Elektroanschluß zum Anschluß an die elektrische Energiequelle austritt. Das Gehäuse übernimmt somit eine zentrale Schaltfunktion sowohl für die Dampfleitung als auch für die Elektroleitung, von dem Gehäuse gehen Anschlüsse für die Verbindung des Elektrokabels der elektrischen Energiequelle einerseits und zur Verbindung der Dampfleitung mit dem Dampferzeuger andererseits aus.A particularly advantageous structure is obtained when leads the electrical cable into the housing and if from the Housing an electrical connection for connection to the electrical Energy source emerges. The housing takes over thus a central switching function for both Steam pipe as well as for the electric pipe from which Housing go connections for connecting the electrical cable the electrical energy source on the one hand and for connecting the steam line to the steam generator on the other hand.

Erfindungsgemäβ ist die aus dem Gehäuse austretende Anschlußleitung ein Anschlußstutzen zum Einführen in einen Dampfanschluß des Dampferzeugers, so daβ keine spezielle Verbindung für dieses Gehäuse notwendig ist, sondern der Anschlußstutzen in den üblichen Dampfanschluß des Dampferzeugers eingeführt werden kann. Dadei ist, der Anschlußstutzen fest mit dem Gehäuse verbunden. Damit trägt der in den Dampfanschluß des Dampferzeugers eingeführte Anschlußstutzen das Gehäuse am Dampferzeuger, das Gehäuse bildet also ein am Dampferzeuger festgelegtes Zusatzgehäuse aus, das allein über den Anschlußstutzen gehalten wird.According to the invention, the one emerging from the housing Connection line a connecting piece for insertion into a steam connection of the steam generator, so that no special connection required for this housing is, but the connecting piece in the usual Steam connection of the steam generator are introduced can. Dadei is the connecting piece firmly connected to the housing. With that the in the connecting piece inserted into the steam connection of the steam generator the housing on the steam generator, the housing thus forms an additional housing fixed to the steam generator from that held alone over the connecting piece becomes.

Es ist weiterhin günstig, wenn die Eintrittsstelle der Dampfleitung in das Gehäuse und die Austrittsstelle der Anschlußleitung auf entgegengesetzten Seiten des Gehäuses angeordnet sind.It is still convenient if the entry point of the Steam pipe into the housing and the outlet of the Connection cable on opposite sides of the housing are arranged.

Zusätzlich kann auch vorgesehen sein, daß die Eintrittsstelle des Elektrokabels und die Austrittsstelle des Elektroanschlusses auf der der Austrittsstelle der Anschlußleitung gegenüberliegenden Seite des Gehäuses angeordnet sind. Es ist damit sichergestellt, daß das Gehäuse an der einen Seite an den Dampferzeuger angeschlossen wird, auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite treten Dampfleitung und Elektrokabel aus.In addition, it can also be provided that the entry point of the electric cable and the exit point the electrical connection on the outlet of the Connection line opposite side of the housing are arranged. This ensures that the Housing connected on one side to the steam generator will kick on the opposite side Steam pipe and electrical cable.

Einen besonders vorteilhaften Aufbau erhält man dann, wenn das Elektrokabel, die Steuerleitung und die Dampfleitung in einem gemeinsamen Strang in das Gehäuse führen. Man erhält dann ausgehend vom Dampfbügeleisen ausschließlich diesen Strang, der in das Gehäuse führt, und ein aus dem Gehäuse austretendes Elektrokabel zum Anschluß an die elektrische Energiequelle, die Befestigungsvorrichtung des Gehäuses am Dampferzeuger ist gleichzeitig der Anschluß für die Dampfleitung, so daß hier keine weiteren Leitungen notwendig werden.A particularly advantageous construction is then obtained if the electrical cable, the control line and the steam line lead into the housing in a common strand. You then get exclusively from the steam iron this strand that leads into the case and an electrical cable emerging from the housing for Connection to the electrical energy source, the fastening device of the housing on the steam generator at the same time the connection for the steam line, so that no further lines are necessary here.

Die nachfolgende Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsformen der Erfindung dient im Zusammenhang mit der Zeichnung der näheren Erläuterung. Es zeigen:

Figur 1:
eine schematische Ansicht eines Dampferzeugers mit daran angeschlossenem Dampfbügeleisen und
Figur 2:
eine vergrößerte Ansicht des geöffneten Gehäuses in der Dampfleitung des Dampfbügeleisens.
The following description of preferred embodiments of the invention serves in conjunction with the drawing for a more detailed explanation. Show it:
Figure 1:
is a schematic view of a steam generator with steam iron and connected
Figure 2:
an enlarged view of the open housing in the steam line of the steam iron.

Ein herkömmliches Dampfbügeleisen 1 ist über einen flexiblen Leitungsstrang 2 mit einem im Querschnitt U-förmigen Gehäuse 3 verbunden, der Leitungsstrang 2 mündet dabei in die bogenförmig gekrümmte Schmalseite des Gehäuses 3 ein. Winkelmäßig versetzt tritt aus dieser bogenförmig gebogenen Schmalseite des Gehäuses 3 ein Elektrokabel 4 mit einem Anschlußstecker 5 aus.A conventional steam iron 1 is flexible Wire harness 2 with a U-shaped cross section Housing 3 connected, the wiring harness 2 opens thereby in the curved narrow side of the housing 3 a. Angularly emerges from this a curved narrow side of the housing 3 Electric cable 4 with a connector 5.

Der bogenförmig ausgebildeten Schmalseite gegenüber liegt eine im wesentlichen eben ausgebildete Schmalseite 6, von der ein starr mit dem Gehäuse 4 verbundener Anschlußstutzen 7 absteht. Dieser trägt eine Umfangsnut 8, in die ein Dichtring 9 eingelegt ist. Dieser Anschlußstutzen 7 kann bei Bedarf in eine Anschlußöffnung 10 eines in der Zeichnung nur schematisch dargestellten Dampferzeugers 11 eingeschoben werden, und dieser Anschlußstutzen 7 erfüllt dabei eine Doppelfunktion, er hält nämlich einerseits dadurch das Gehäuse 3 am Dampferzeuger 11 in einer bestimmten Position, und zum anderen verbindet er dadurch die Eingangsseite eines im Gehäuse 3 angeordneten elektromagnetischen Schließventils 12 mit einem Dampfvorrat im Dampferzeuger 11. Opposite the arched narrow side is an essentially flat narrow side 6, one of which is rigidly connected to the housing 4 Connection piece 7 protrudes. This carries a circumferential groove 8, in which a sealing ring 9 is inserted. This connector 7 can if necessary in a connection opening 10 one shown only schematically in the drawing Steam generator 11 are inserted, and this connecting piece 7 fulfills a double function, he namely holds the housing 3 on the steam generator 11 in one position, and another it thereby connects the input side of one in the housing 3 arranged electromagnetic closing valve 12 with a steam supply in the steam generator 11.

Die Ausgangsseite des Schließventils 12 ist mit einer flexiblen Dampfleitung 13 verbunden, die durch den Leitungsstrang 12 zum Dampfbügeleisen 1 führt.The output side of the closing valve 12 is with a flexible steam line 13 connected by the wiring harness 12 leads to the steam iron 1.

In dem Gehäuse 3 befindet sich außerdem eine Anschlußklemme 14, die die Adern 15 des Elektrokabels 4 verbindet mit den Adern 16 eines durch den Leitungsstrang 2 zum Dampfbügeleisen 1 führenden Elektrokabels 17 und mit den Anschlußklemmen 18 des elektromagnetischen Schließventils 12. Eine weitere Anschlußklemme 19 des elektromagnetischen Schließventils 12 steht über eine Steuerleitung 20, die durch den Leitungsstrang 2 zum Dampfbügeleisen 1 führt, mit einem in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellten Schalter im Dampfbügeleisen 1 in Verbindung.In the housing 3 there is also a connection terminal 14, which connects the wires 15 of the electric cable 4 with the wires 16 one through the wiring harness 2 to the steam iron 1 leading electric cable 17 and with the terminals 18 of the electromagnetic Closing valve 12. Another terminal 19 of the electromagnetic closing valve 12 is above a Control line 20 through the wiring harness 2 to Steam iron 1 leads, with one in the drawing switch not shown in the steam iron 1 in Connection.

Über die Adern 15 und 16 wird dem Dampfbügeleisen 1 elektrische Heizleistung zugeführt, über die Steuerleitung 20 kann über den im Dampfbügeleisen 1 angeordneten Schalter das elektrische Schließventil 12 wahlweise geöffnet oder geschlossen werden. Je nach Öffnungszustand wird dabei Dampf aus dem Dampferzeuger 11 dem Dampfbügeleisen 1 zugeführt oder nicht.The steam iron 1 is connected to the wires 15 and 16 electrical heating power supplied via the control line 20 can be arranged over the steam iron 1 Switch the electric closing valve 12 optionally opened or be closed. Depending on the state of opening steam from the steam generator 11 is the steam iron 1 fed or not.

Das Gehäuse 3 ist praktisch in den Leitungsstrang 2 eingeschaltet, der vom Dampfbügeleisen 1 bis zum Gehäuse 3 führt und der dann in Form des Elektrokabels 4 weiterläuft. Der Anschluß zum Dampferzeuger 11 ist als solcher nicht störend, da hier durch den Anschlußstutzen 7 und dessen Doppelfunktion das Halteelement gleichzeitig den Anschluß bewirkt. The housing 3 is practically in the wiring harness 2 switched on, from the steam iron 1 to the housing 3 leads and then in the form of the electric cable 4th continues. The connection to the steam generator 11 is as such not disturbing, since here through the connecting piece 7 and its double function, the holding element causes the connection at the same time.

Das Gehäuse 3 gehört dabei untrennbar zum Dampfbügeleisen 1, wenn das Dampfbügeleisen 1 nicht zusammen mit dem Dampferzeuger 11 eingesetzt wird, wird das Gehäuse 3 vom Dampferzeuger 11 abgezogen, und dann kann an die Anschlußöffnung 10 jeder andere Dampfverbraucher angeschlossen werden.The housing 3 is inseparable from the steam iron 1 when the steam iron 1 is not together with the steam generator 11 is used, the housing 3 deducted from the steam generator 11, and then can to the Connection opening 10 every other steam consumer connected become.

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  1. A steam iron (1) comprising an electrical cable (17) for connection to an electrical energy source and comprising a steam line (13) for connection to a steam generator (11), in which line a closing valve (12) is arranged, operable from the steam iron (1) via a control line (20), and comprising a connection line (7) for joining the steam generator (11) to the steam line (13), characterised in that the steam line (13) leads into a housing (3) accommodating the closing valve (12), in that the connection line exits from the housing (3) and is designed as a connection socket (7) for insertion into a steam connection (10) of the steam generator (11) so that a releasable connection between the housing (3) and the steam generator (11) may be closed, and in that this connection socket (7) is fixedly joined to the housing (3).
  2. A steam iron according to Claim 1, characterised in that the closing valve (12) is a solenoid valve.
  3. A steam iron according to Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the electrical cable (17) leads into the housing (3) and an electrical connection to the electrical energy source exits from the housing (3).
  4. A steam iron according to one of the preceding Claims, characterised in that the entry point of the steam line (13) into the housing (3) and the exit point of the connection line (7) are arranged on opposite sides of the housing (3).
  5. A steam iron according to Claim 3 or 4, characterised in that the entry point of the electrical cable (17) and the exit point of the electrical connection (4) are arranged on the side of the housing (3) opposite the exit point of the connection line (7).
  6. A steam iron according to one of Claims 3 to 5, characterised in that the electrical cable (17), the control line (20) and the steam line (13) lead into the housing (3) in a common cord (2).
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