ES2346841B1 - IRON SUPPORT DEVICE AS WELL AS CONTAL IRONING DEVICE IRON SUPPORT DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

Iron support device as well as ironing device with such iron support device. Plate support device (2) for plates (12), which have a slot-like recess between an upper edge area of an iron sole and a carcass part arranged on the soleplate or on an edge of the sole of iron or in a carcass part, with: an iron soleplate support area (4) for the iron plate soleplate, as well as at least two movable plate soleplate fasteners (8), located one in front of the other, to fix and block the iron through its iron soleplate and / or a carcass part in the support device (2), where the movable iron soleplate fixing elements (8) are assigned on two different sides of the soleplate (14) and they are adjustable in a variable way with respect to each other.

Description

Iron support device as well as ironing device with such iron support device.

Technical field

The present invention relates to an iron support device, as well as an ironing device with such an iron support device.

State of the art

From EP 1 709 235 A1 an iron support device is known, with an iron sole support area, for the iron soleplate of the iron, as well as a rotating fixing element, to fix and lock the iron at support device The rotating fixing element is a movable stirrup, which is pivoting above an upper anterior area of the plate housing, to fi x and lock the plate. Such a fixing element is relatively complicated to make, in regard to its construction, and it has to be exactly in accordance with the shape of the upper anterior area of the plate housing, to secure the plate securely. For this reason, the iron support device can only be used for a specific iron model.

From EP 0 682 144 A2 a plate iron support device is known, which has a groove-like recess between an upper edge area of a plate sole and a carcass part disposed on the plate sole, with a plate soleplate support area, for the plate soleplate of the plate, as well as a hook, movable rear fixing element, and two fixed projections, front and side, located opposite each other. The movable hook fixing element is assigned to a rear part of the plate sole and has a drive mechanism. The fixed projections are respectively assigned to an anterior, lateral area of the iron sole. In order to secure and lock the iron to the support device, the front part of the iron sole is first of all fitted in the support device in such a way that the previous fixed projections fit respectively into the groove-type recess of the iron sole . The back of the plate sole is then lowered into the drive mechanism, so that the movable hook-type fixing element fits into the groove-type recess in a rear area of the plate sole. The iron is thus fixed and locked to the support device. The movable hook-type fixing element, with its drive mechanism, is in regard to its relatively complicated and costly construction. In addition, the iron support device is limited to housing only irons with a single size of soleplate and irons with a single shape of soleplate.

Support devices for plates with fixed projections, front or central sides, similar to those used by EP 0 682 144 A2, which fit nevertheless over the entire height of the plate sole, are known from the USA 2 405 270, from the USA 2,486,448, as well as the US 2 529 132.

Representation of the invention

The invention is based on the task or is based on solving the technical problem, of creating an iron support device, in which plates with different sizes and shapes or shapes of sole plate can also be fixed and locked securely of different contours; otherwise, an ironing device with such an iron support device should be made available.

This task is solved according to a first aspect by means of an iron support device according to the invention, with the characteristics of claim 1.

This plate support device for irons, which has a groove-like recess between an upper edge area of an iron sole and a carcass part disposed on the soleplate or on an edge of the soleplate or on a carcass part is provided with: an iron soleplate support area, for the iron plate soleplate, as well as at least two movable plate soleplate fasteners, located opposite each other for fi xing and lock the iron through its iron soleplate and / or a carcass part, in the support device, where the movable iron soleplate fixing elements are assigned to two sides of the different iron soleplate and are adjustable in a variable way as far as one is concerned with respect to the other. The plate support device according to the invention can also have more than two such types of movable plate sole fixation elements.

Because the iron soleplate setting elements are movably configured, assigned to two different sides of the iron soleplate and are variable adjustable in relation to each other, it is possible to securely lock and lock to the support device also irons with different sizes and shapes or contour shapes of different plate soles. The inventors have recognized in this context, that in the case of plates (especially if they come from the same manufacturer), the soles of iron, although they have different shapes of contour and size, in most cases they are similarly configured or even have the same dimensions, in those areas which can be used to fix and lock an iron sole to the support device. The present invention can take advantage of this circumstance, since the variable adjustable fixing elements then have to be generally in agreement only with one dimension or a few dimensions of certain partial areas of the plate sole, so Because of the variable adjustability of the fasteners, they are easily adaptable to different sizes and shapes or different contour shapes of the soleplate. Therefore, the iron support device according to the invention can be used for different plates.

Other preferred and advantageous configuration features of the iron support device according to the invention are the subject of dependent claims 2 to 8, which find their support in the following description and in the drawings.

The task that is the basis of the invention is solved according to a second aspect, by an ironing device according to the invention, with the features of claim 9. This ironing device, especially a steam ironing station, contains a iron, especially a steam iron, as well as an iron support device according to one of claims 1 to 8.

With the ironing device according to the invention, essentially the same advantages are attainable, which were already clarified above in relation to the ironing device according to the invention.

Preferred embodiments of the invention, with additional configuration details and other advantages, are then described and clarified in more detail, with reference to the attached drawings.

Brief description of the drawings

Sample:

Fig. 1 Schematic perspective view of the plate support device according to the invention according to a first embodiment;

Fig. 2 Schematic perspective view of a partial area of the plate support device according to the invention of Fig. 1, with a plate resting on it;

Fig. 3 a schematic cross-sectional view along the line III-III in Fig. 2 by an essential part of the iron support device according to the invention and by an edge area of an iron resting on it , in a first state;

Fig. 4 a schematic cross-sectional view along the line III-III in Fig. 2, for an essential part of the plate support device according to the invention and for an edge area of a plate supported on he, in a second state; Y

Fig. 5 a schematic cross-sectional view through an essential part of the plate support device according to the invention according to a second embodiment.

Representation of preferred embodiments

A schematic perspective view of the plate support device 2 according to the invention, according to a first embodiment, is shown in Fig. 1. This support device 2 for irons or steam irons, which has a slot-like recess between an upper edge area of an iron sole and a carcass part arranged on the iron sole or on an edge of the soleplate or in a carcass part, it has an iron sole support area 4, with a support plane E for the iron soleplate of the iron. This support plane E is formed in the present example by the oblique support surface 6. However, the support plane may also be formed by a multitude of point support surfaces or support surfaces. The support device 2 has two movable plate sole fixation elements 8, located opposite each other, (hereinafter referred to in abbreviated form fastener elements 8) to fix and lock the iron through its plate sole and / or a housing part to the support device 2. The fixing elements 8 are assigned to two sides of the different plate sole, that is to say here in this case, to the middle left side edge and even front and to the right edge of the iron sole. These are also variable, in what refers to one with respect to the other, and adjustable independently of each other.

As is recognizable in the drawing, the fixing elements 8 are configured as rotating fixing elements 8, in the form of an eccentric rotary knob or an eccentric rotating disk, which guarantees the adjustability of the fixing elements 8. The fixing elements fixation 8, are in this case movable around an axis of rotation A, which is essentially arranged vertically to the support plane E or to the support surface 6 and essentially parallel to the support plane E or to the bearing surface 6. The edges of the fixing elements 8 are provided with grooves or some other rough surface structure, to facilitate safe handling.

The support device 2 is otherwise equipped with an additional fixing element 10 for the soleplate. In this example, the additional fixing element 10 is a fixed element in the abutment shape, which is assigned to the rear (or rear side) edge of the plate sole or to the rear side of the plate housing.

Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the support device according to the invention of Fig. 1, with a plate 12 resting on it. The plate 12 supports in this case with the lower side of its plate sole 14 in the support plane E or the support surface 6 and is fixed and locked by means of the rotating fixing elements 8 and the additional fixing element 10 to the support device 2. Therefore, a user, who keeps the iron 12 by its handle (not shown), can move together if necessary both the iron 12 and also the support device 2 and transport them.

The fi xing and blocking of the plate 12, as well as other details of the rotating fixing elements 8, are then clarified in more detail under reference to Fig. 3 and 4.

Fig. 3 shows a schematic cross-sectional view along the line III-III in Fig. 2, by an essential part of the ironing device 2 according to the invention and by an edge area of the plate 12 resting on it, in a first state, in which plate 12 is nevertheless resting loose on the support plane E or resting on the support surface 6, however it is not yet fixed and locked. Fig. 4 shows a schematic cross-sectional view again along the line III-III in Fig. 2 in a second state in which the plate 12 is fixed and locked.

As can be seen in Figs. 3 and 4, the rotating fixing elements 8 have a reed 8a, as well as an area 8b disposed above the reed 8a, disc-shaped or plate-shaped. The height H of the shaft 8a, measured between the upper side of the support plane and the lower side of the disc-shaped area 8b, is in this example slightly greater than the thickness D of the edge 14a of the plate sole 14, which is allocated to the fixing element 8. The thickness d1 of the disc-shaped area 8b is slightly smaller than the width b of the groove type groove 16, which is arranged in this example between the upper edge area 14b of the sole of plate 14 and that part of housing 18, which is located on the plate sole 14 of plate 12 (see also Fig. 2).

Starting from the state shown in Fig. 3, the respective fixing element 8 is rotated to fix and lock the plate 12 to the support device 2 in a grooved shape with the groove type groove 16. The area 8b, in the form of disc, fits in this case, with a loose fit, in the groove type slot 16 (see Fig. 4). Together with the additional fixing element 10, the fixing elements 8 then form in this example a type of three-point clamping of the plate sole 14. To unlock and release the plate 12 or its plate sole 14, it is possible to rotate the respective fixing element 8 with its disc-shaped area 8b, to remove it again from the groove of the groove type groove 16. Then the plate 12 can be lifted from the support plane E or from the support surface 6 and (for example, to carry out an ironing process) be removed from the support device 2.

The support device 2 is configured in the present embodiment as part of a base station of a steam ironing station. The base station must be understood in this case that part of the steam ironing station, which generally has a container for a liquid to be evaporated, as well as a steam production system and is connected to the steam iron by middle of a supply tube. It is, however, evident that the invention is not limited to such a variant. The support device 2 can also be for example the part of an ironing board or be purely a support device or storage device without other auxiliary functions. In the present example the support device 2 in combination with the base station and the steam iron forms an ironing device according to the invention.

A schematic cross-sectional view is shown in Fig. 5, through an essential part of the plate support device according to the invention, according to a second embodiment. This variant corresponds essentially to those according to those of Figs. 1 to 4. However, in the case of the embodiment according to Fig. 5, the groove type groove 16 is arranged directly in a edge of the iron sole 14.

The invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments. Within the scope of the protection of the claims, the ironing device according to the invention, as well as the ironing device according to the invention, can take the con fi guration forms much more other different con fi guration forms to those described above specifically. In particular, the various important component parts (components) of the invention of the described embodiments and / or of the respective claims can be linked together or combined.

The iron sole fixing elements may have a pretension element or act in conjunction with such an element, which forces the iron sole fixing elements in a fitting position. The iron soleplate fixing elements may also have locking elements or fasteners, which fasten the fastening elements, each in turn respectively, in a certain position. In at least one variant embodiment, the iron soleplate fixing elements can also be mechanically coupled with each other, so that with the actuation of one element at the same time the others are also actuated. The iron soleplate fixing elements can also be set in height variable, so that with one and the same iron soleplate fixing element, they can be fixed and locked to the support device, both a) plates, in which its groove type cutout is provided between an upper edge area of the iron soleplate and a carcass part disposed on the iron soleplate, as well as b) plates, in which its groove type groove is located on the edge of the plate sole, or c) plates, in which its groove-type recess is located in a carcass part, in which they are fixed and workable (the fixing elements of the plate sole) to the support device.

The additional setting element can be configured in the same movable way. Furthermore, it is possible that the additional fixing element is assigned to a rear side edge area of the iron sole or the tip of the iron sole. The additional fixing element may, such as the iron soleplate fixing elements, be configured and designed in such a way that it is in a position to be able to fit with the groove-type recess of the iron sole. Alternatively to this case, the additional fixing element may also be configured to fit in the plate housing or to be able to be coupled to a part of the plate housing.

Reference symbols in the claims, description and drawings serve only a better understanding of the invention and should not restrict the scope of protection.

List of reference symbols

2 Iron support device

4 Iron sole support area 6 Support surface 8 Rotating elements for iron soleplate 8a Shaft 8b

Disc-shaped area 10 Additional fixing element 12 Iron / Steam iron 14 Iron sole 14a Edge 14

14b Upper edge area of 14 16 Slot type recess 18 Housing part of 12

A Spinning axis b Width of 16 d1 Thickness of 8b D Thickness of 14a E Support plane H Height of 8a

Claims (10)

1. Plate support device (2) for plates (12), which have a slot-like recess (16) between an upper edge area (14b) of an iron soleplate (14) and a carcass part (18 ) arranged on the iron soleplate (14) or on an edge of the iron soleplate or in a carcass part, with: an iron soleplate support area (4) for the iron soleplate (14) of the iron (12), as well as at least two movable plate soleplate fixing elements (8), located opposite each other, to fi x and lock the plate (12) through its plate soleplate (14) and / or a housing part to the support device (2), wherein the movable plate soleplate fixing elements (8) are assigned to two different sides of the plate soleplate (14) and are adjustable in varying ways it refers to each other. 2. The support device (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the iron soleplate fixing elements (8), are rotating iron soleplate fixing elements (8), which,

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to fix and lock the plate (12) to the support device (2), they are rotatable so that they fit in a form with the groove type groove (16), and

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to unlock and separate the plate (12), they are rotatable so that they come out of the socket with the slot-like recess (16).

3. The support device (2) according to one or more of the aforementioned claims, characterized because, the rotating soleplate fixing elements (8) are designed as a rotary knob or rotating disk, especially as an eccentric rotary knob or eccentric rotary disk. 4. The support device (2) according to one or more of the aforementioned claims, characterized because, The iron soleplate support area (4) has a support plane (E) for the iron soleplate (14), and the rotating soleplate fixing elements (8) are movable around an axis of rotation. (A), which is arranged essentially vertically to the support plane (E) and essentially parallel to the support plane (E). 5. The support device (2) according to one or more of the aforementioned claims, characterized because, the iron soleplate fixing elements (8) have a pretension element, which forces the elements iron soleplate setting (8) in a locked position. 6. The support device for (2) according to one or more of the aforementioned claims, characterized because, it has at least one additional fixing element (10) for the iron soleplate (14) or a carcass part, which additional fixing element (10), together with the at least two fixing elements of the sole of movable plate (8), forms at least a three-point fastener of the plate sole (14) and / or the plate (12).

7.

The support device (2) according to one or more of the aforementioned claims, characterized because, the additional fixing element (10) is a fixed element.

8.

The support device (2) according to one or more of the aforementioned claims, characterized because, This is part of a base station of a steam ironing station or part of an ironing board.

9. Ironing device, especially a steam ironing station, comprising an iron, especially a steam iron (12), as well as an iron support device (2) according to one of the claims of la1ala8 . SPANISH OFFICE OF THE PATENTS AND BRAND SPAIN REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE @ Int. Cl .: D06F 79/02 (2006.01) @ ES 2 346 841 @ Application number: 200900095 @ Date of submission of the application: 23.12.2008 @ Priority date: RELEVANT DOCUMENTS

Category

56 @ Documents cited Claims Affected

X

US 2879021 A (DRY et al.) 24.03.1959, column 4, 1.5-9

line 13 - column 5, line 35; Figures 3-6.

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US 6068222 A (STANGELAND et al.) 30.05.2000, column 3, 1,5,8,9

line 66 - column 6, line 17; Figures 1-4.

TO

WO 2008 146254 A1 (KONINKL PHILIPS ELECTRONICS NV; MA MUN THOH; 1,8,9

JANAKIRAMAN) 04.12.2008, page 4, lines 6-11; Figure 1.

TO

FR 1030911 A (MARTIAL GIRERD) 18.06.1953, fi gures 1.2. 1,8,9

Category of the documents cited X: of particular relevance Y: of particular relevance combined with other / s of the same category A: reflects the state of the art O: refers to unwritten disclosure P: published between the priority date and the date of priority submission of the application E: previous document, but published after the date of submission of the application

This report has been produced Dg for all claims D for claims no:

Date of realization of the report 13.09.2010

Examiner A. Ezcurra Martínez Page 1/4

Application number: 200900095  REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE Minimum documentation sought (classification system followed by classification symbols) D06F Electronic databases consulted during the search (name of the database and, if possible, terms of search used) INVENTIONS, EPODOC, WPI State of the Art Report (additional sheet) Page 2/4 Application number: 200900095  WRITTEN OPINION Date of Completion of Written Opinion: 13.09.2010 Statement

Novelty (Art. 6.1 LP 11/1986)

Claims 2-4 YES

Claims

1, 5-9 NO

Inventive activity

Claims 2-4 YES

(Art. 8.1 LP 11/1986)

Claims 1, 5-9 NO

The application is considered to comply with the industrial application requirement. This requirement was evaluated during the formal and technical examination phase of the application (Article 31.2 Law 11/1986).  Opinion Base: This opinion has been made on the basis of the patent application as published. Report on the State of the Art (Written Opinion) Page 3/4 Application number: 200900095  WRITTEN OPINION 1. Documents considered: The documents belonging to the state of the art taken into consideration for the realization of this opinion are listed below.

Document

Publication or Identification Number publication date

D01

US 2879021 03-24-1959

D02

US 6068222 05-30-2000

2. Statement motivated according to articles 29.6 and 29.7 of the Regulations for the execution of Law 11/1986, of March 20, on patents on novelty and inventive activity; quotes and explanations in support of this statement The object of the invention refers to a support device for plates with a support area for the soleplate, as well as at least two fastening elements for the soleplate movable, facing each other, and a device for ironing comprising an iron, as well as an iron support device. In relation to independent claim 1 concerning the plate support device, document D01 is considered the closest to the prior art. This document discloses (column. 4, line 13 -colum. 5, line 35; Fig. 3-6) a support device for plates, which have a groove type recess between an upper edge area of an iron sole and a carcass part arranged on the iron sole or on an edge of the iron sole or on a carcass part, with: a support area (36) for the iron sole, as well as two sole fixing elements of movable plate (55), located opposite each other, to fix and lock the plate through its sole and / or a housing part to the support device, where the movable plate sole fixation elements (55) They are assigned to two different sides of the soleplate and are adjustable in a variable way as far as one is concerned. Document D02 (column 3, line 66 -colum. 6, line 17; Fig. 1-4) also discloses the same. Therefore, this claim is not new in view of the state of the known art and does not meet the criteria set forth in Article 6.1 LP. In relation to independent claim 9 relating to the ironing device, document D01 is considered to be the closest. It discloses (column. 4, line 13 -colum. 5, line 35; Fig. 3-6) an ironing device comprising an iron and an ironing device with a support area (36) for the plate sole, as well as two movable plate sole fixation elements (55), facing each other. Document D02 (column 3, line 66 -colum. 6, line 17; Fig. 1-4) also discloses the same. Therefore, this claim is not new in view of the state of the known art and does not meet the criteria set forth in Article 6.1 LP. In relation to the dependent claims 5-8 of claim 1, it is considered that they do not provide any characteristic that satisfies the criteria established in Article 6.1 LP regarding the novelty. Specifically, documents D01 (column 4, line 13 -colum. 5, line 35; Fig. 3-6) and D02 (column 3, line 66 -colum. 6, line 17; Fig. 1- 4) report: Iron soleplate fixing elements (55) having a pretensioning element, which forces the iron soleplate fixing elements (55) in a locked position. The ironing device is part of a base station of an ironing station or part of an ironing board. Additionally, document D01 discloses an additional fixing element (15) in the plate support device, which is a fixed element. Report on the State of the Art (Written Opinion) Page 4/4