JPH10179999A - Ironing board - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To stop the supply of power to a receptacle when the angle of the inclination of an ironing board, used in a general family, is large, and allow ironing when the ironing board is set almost horizontally. SOLUTION: An output control part 35 for controlling the supply of power to a receptacle 32 is connected to a part between the receptacle 32 attached to an ironing board and a power source code to one end of which a power source plug is connected. The output of an inclination-detecting part 13 which detects the inclination of the ironing board is input to a control part 37. The control part 37 controls the output control part 35 so that when the angle of the inclination of the ironing board is larger than a specific angle, it does not supply the power to the receptacle 32.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an ironing board used for ironing in ordinary households.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an ironing board heats an iron to a predetermined temperature on an ironing board attached to the ironing board, and in an ironing board not attached to the ironing board,
It is common to heat the iron to a predetermined temperature on an ironing board and iron on the top of the ironing board.

Here, an iron to be ironed on an ironing board will be described. First, the cordless iron was configured as shown in FIGS.

[0004] As shown in FIG. 8, when the iron unit 1 is placed on the stand unit 2, the base unit 3 of the iron unit 1
The heater unit 4 is connected to the power supply units P1 and P2 provided in the iron unit 1 and the commercial power supply 5 provided in the stand unit 2 via the electrode units P3 and P4 provided in the stand unit 2, and the heater unit 4 is supplied with electric power from a commercial power supply 5 and is heated.

A temperature detecting section 6 detects a temperature of the base section 3 and sends a temperature signal of the temperature signal to a power supply section P5 provided on the ironing section 1.
And output to the control unit 7 via the electrode unit P6 provided in the stand unit 2. The control unit 7 determines whether the sent temperature signal is higher or lower than the set temperature set by the temperature setting unit 8 and outputs the result to the heater control unit 9. The power supply to the base unit 4 is controlled so that the temperature of the base unit 3 is controlled to be constant.

[0006] The display unit 10 displays the set temperature by operating the temperature setting unit 8, and is controlled by the control unit 7.

Next, a power supply unit P1 provided in the ironing unit 1,
P2, P5 and electrode portions P3, P4 provided on the stand portion 2,
To explain the connection of P6, as shown in FIG. 9, the iron part 1 is substantially perpendicular to the stand part 2, and the power supply parts P1, P2, and P5 have the electrode parts P3, P4 and P6 are pressed.
Further, the electrode portions P3, P4, P6 are constantly biased toward the power supply portion by the spring S, and come into contact with the power supply portions P1, P2, P5 at a predetermined pressure.

[0008] However, as shown in FIG.
Is placed almost at right angles to the stand 2, the iron 1 is attached to the stand 2 when ironing.
There is a problem that the wrist becomes tired due to the repeated placement and detachment of the iron. As a solution to this, the stand 11 mounts the iron 1 at a predetermined angle (for example, 20 degrees) as shown in FIG. That can be placed.

As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the iron with a cord, the heater section 4 heats the base section 3 by electric power supplied from a commercial power supply 5. Then, the temperature of the base unit 3 is detected by the temperature detection unit 6, and the detected temperature signal is output to the control unit 12.

The control unit 12 determines whether the sent temperature signal is higher or lower than the set temperature set by the temperature setting unit 8 and outputs the result to the heater control unit 9. Is configured to control the power supply to the heater unit 4 to control the temperature of the base unit 3 to be constant. Display 1
0 indicates a set temperature by operating the temperature setting unit 8, and is controlled by the control unit 12.

The inclination detecting section 13 detects the inclination of the ironing section 14, and the control section 12 receives the output of the inclination detecting section 13 so that the ironing section 14 can move horizontally for 1 minute and be free standing.
After elapse of minutes, it is determined that the power supply is forgotten to be turned off, and the power supply to the heater unit 4 is stopped.

FIG. 13 shows the structure and operation of the tilt detecting section 13.
The tilt detection unit 13 includes a reflective photosensor 15, a sphere 16 as a reflective object, a case 18 having an inclined groove 17 for guiding the sphere 16, and a lid 19.

When the inclination angle of the iron part 14 is a predetermined angle (5 degrees), as shown in FIG.
The phototransistor 6 is stationary at a position not opposed to the reflective photosensor 15, and the phototransistor of the reflective photosensor 15 is turned off.

When the angle of inclination of the iron part 14 is smaller than a predetermined angle, the ball 16 is moved to the lowermost part of the inclined groove 17 of the case 18 as shown in FIG.
In order to stop at the position facing the reflective photo sensor 15,
The phototransistor of the reflection type photosensor 15 is turned on. The state of the ironing unit 14 can be detected by the inclination detecting unit 13 having such a configuration.

[0015]

When such a conventional cordless iron is heated on an ironing board, the power supply portions P1, P2, and P5 provided on the iron portion 1 have electrode portions P3, P4 depending on the weight of the iron portion 1. , P6, the smaller the angle when the iron part 1 is placed on the stand part 2, the smaller the power supply parts P 1, P 2, P 5 provided on the iron part 1 and the electrodes provided on the stand part 2 Part P3,
When the contact pressure of P4 and P6 becomes weak, especially when the ironing board is inclined forward and the stand 2 is inclined forward and downward, the power supply units P1, P2 and P5 and the electrode units P3 and P3 are inclined.
4. There was a problem that the connection of P6 became unstable.

When the corded iron is heated on the ironing board, the power supply to the heater unit 4 is stopped when one minute has passed while the iron unit 14 is horizontal and the cloth is in contact with the base unit 3. When the ironing board is inclined by about 5 degrees, the inclination detecting unit 13 enters the state shown in FIG. 13B.
There is a problem that the dough is damaged because the power supply to the device is not stopped.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problem. When the inclination angle of the ironing board becomes large, the power supply to the outlet is stopped, and the ironing can be performed only when the ironing board is installed substantially horizontally. It is intended to be.

[0018]

According to the ironing board of the present invention, an output control unit for controlling power supply to the outlet is connected between an outlet attached to the ironing board and a power cord having a power plug connected to one end thereof. The output of the tilt detection unit that detects the tilt of the ironing board is input to the control unit, and the control unit controls the output control unit so that power is not supplied to the outlet when the tilt angle of the ironing board is greater than a predetermined angle. Things.

Thus, when the inclination angle of the ironing board becomes large, the power supply to the outlet is stopped, and ironing can be performed only when the ironing board is installed substantially horizontally.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is directed to an ironing board, an outlet attached to the ironing board, a power cord connected to a power plug at one end, and a tilt detecting device for detecting a tilt of the ironing board. Unit, an output control unit connected between the power cord and the outlet to control the power supply to the outlet, a control unit that inputs the output of the tilt detection unit and controls the output control unit, the control unit When the angle of inclination of the ironing board is larger than a predetermined angle, power is not supplied to the outlet, and power is supplied to the outlet only when the ironing board is installed substantially horizontally. To prevent the iron from being used when the iron is incorrectly recognizing that the iron is level and independent, due to the ironing board being tilted It can be. Further, in the cordless iron, it is possible to prevent the iron from being used when the connection between the power supply unit and the electrode unit is unstable.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the control section does not supply power to the outlet when the ironing board is inclined forward or downward by a predetermined angle or more. In the cordless iron, the connection between the power supply and the electrode is unstable,
An iron can be prevented from being used.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the control unit does not supply power to the outlet when the ironing board is inclined backward by a predetermined angle or more. In a corded iron, it is possible to prevent the iron from being used in a state where the iron is erroneously recognized as being horizontal and self-supporting due to the inclination of the ironing board.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first to third aspects of the present invention, a display unit for performing a display operation is provided. The display unit is operated, and the display unit is controlled so as not to operate when the display unit is large. When the inclination angle of the ironing board is large, the user is notified that power supply to the iron is stopped. be able to.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the control section operates the display section when the inclination angle of the ironing board is larger than a predetermined angle. When the angle is larger than the predetermined angle even after the elapse of time, the display unit is controlled so as not to operate and power is not supplied to the outlet, and the user is informed for the first time that the inclination angle of the ironing board is large, Still, when the angle of inclination of the ironing board is large, the use of the iron can be prevented.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, there is provided a notifying unit for performing a notifying operation, and the control unit is configured to perform the control when the inclination angle of the ironing board is larger than a predetermined angle. The notifying unit is operated, and the notifying unit is controlled so as not to operate when it is small.When the inclination angle of the ironing board is large, it is sounded to the user that the power supply to the iron is stopped. I can let you know.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, the control unit supplies power to the outlet when the inclination angle of the ironing board is smaller than a predetermined angle. If the ironing board is installed almost horizontally, the corded iron does not mistakenly recognize that the iron is horizontal and independent, and in the cordless iron, the power supply and the electrode can be securely connected. Yes, you can power the outlet and do normal ironing.

[0027]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The same components as those in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.

(Embodiment 1) As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4,
The ironing board 20 has a mat 24 and a front cover 25 set on an upper part composed of an outer peripheral frame 21, a lath plate 22, a reinforcing plate 23 and the like. An iron table 26 is attached to the side of the ironing board 20, and foldable legs 27 and 28 are rotatably attached to the reinforcing plate 23.

The automatic cord winding device 29 contains a power plug 30 and a power cord 31.
A control circuit 34 housed in a control circuit housing section 33 is connected between the control circuit 34 and the outlet 32.

The control circuit 34 is configured as shown in FIG. 1. The output control unit 35 is configured by a relay or a bidirectional thyristor, and supplies the voltage of the commercial power supply 36 to the outlet 32. The control unit 37 receives the output of the inclination detection unit 13 that detects the inclination angle of the ironing board 20 and outputs the output control unit 3
5 is controlled so that power is not supplied to the outlet 32 when the inclination angle of the ironing board 20 is larger than a predetermined angle in the downward direction.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. When the ironing board 20 is tilted forward and downward, the tilt detecting section 1
3 is as shown in FIG.
Detects that the camera is tilted. The control unit 37 receives the output of the inclination detection unit 13 and controls the output control unit 35 so as not to supply power to the outlet 32 if the ironing board 20 is inclined more than a predetermined angle. When the ironing board 20 is installed substantially horizontally, power is supplied to the outlet 32.

The iron is connected to the outlet 32 to prevent the iron with cord from being used when the ironing board 20 is inclined and the iron is incorrectly recognized as being level and independent. In addition, the cordless iron can prevent the iron from being used when the connection between the power supply unit and the electrode unit is unstable, so that normal ironing can be performed.

If the arrangement of the inclination detecting section 13 is changed by 180 degrees, it can be detected that the ironing board 20 is inclined backward and downward. As shown in FIG.
It is needless to say that if the inclination detecting unit 39 provided with is used instead of the inclination detecting unit 13, the inclination in the front-back direction can be detected. No.

(Embodiment 2) As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the ironing board 40 includes a power cord 31 and an outlet 3.
A control circuit 41 connected between the control unit 2 and the control unit 2 includes a display unit 43 controlled by the control unit 42 and configured by a light emitting diode or the like. If the inclination of the ironing board 40 is smaller than a predetermined angle, the display unit 43 is operated. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The control unit 42 receives the output of the inclination detecting unit 13 and
If the inclination of 0 is larger than the predetermined angle, the display unit 43 is controlled to turn off the light emitting diode, and the output control unit 35 is controlled so that power is not supplied to the outlet 32. Conversely, if the inclination is smaller than the predetermined angle, the display unit 43 is controlled to turn on the light emitting diode, and the output control unit 35 is controlled to supply power to the outlet 32.

By doing so, the iron is connected to the outlet 32, and the iron with the cord is
Due to the inclination of 0, the iron can be prevented from being used in a state where the iron incorrectly recognizes that the iron is horizontal and independent.

Further, in the cordless iron, it is possible to prevent the iron from being used in a state where the connection between the power supply portion and the electrode portion is unstable, to perform normal ironing, and to further reduce the inclination angle of the ironing board 40. When it is large, the user can be notified that the power supply to the iron is stopped.

In the above embodiment, the user is notified by the display unit 43 that the ironing board 40 is tilted. However, instead of the display unit 43, a notifying unit (not shown) is provided to If the inclination is larger than the predetermined angle, the notification unit may be operated so as not to supply power to the outlet 32, and if the inclination is smaller than the predetermined angle, the power may be supplied to the outlet 32 without operating the notification unit. .

(Embodiment 3) The control unit 42 in FIG.
When the inclination angle of the ironing board 40 is larger than the predetermined angle, the display unit 43 is operated. When the inclination angle of the ironing board 40 is larger than the predetermined angle after the lapse of a predetermined time (first time), the display unit 43 is controlled so as not to operate. 32 is not supplied with power. Other configurations are the same as those of the second embodiment.

The operation of the above configuration will be described. The control unit 42 receives the output of the inclination detecting unit 13 and
When the inclination of 0 is larger than the predetermined angle, the light emitting diode flashes for a predetermined time to notify the user, and when the inclination of the ironing board 40 is still larger than the predetermined angle, power is not supplied to the outlet 32, Turn off the light emitting diode.

Thus, the user is notified for a predetermined time that the angle of inclination of the ironing board 40 is large, and even if the angle of inclination of the ironing board 40 is large, it is possible to prevent the iron from being used.

[0042]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, an ironing board, an outlet attached to the ironing board, a power cord having a power plug connected to one end thereof, and an inclination of the ironing board are provided. A tilt detection unit for detecting, an output control unit connected between the power cord and the outlet to control power supply to the outlet, and a control unit that inputs an output of the tilt detection unit and controls the output control unit. The control unit does not supply power to the outlet when the angle of inclination of the ironing board is greater than a predetermined angle, so that power is supplied to the outlet only when the ironing board is installed substantially horizontally. Irons should be used to prevent the iron from being used when the ironing board misrecognizes level and independence due to tilting of the ironing board. It can be, also, the cordless iron can connect the feeding portion and the electrode portion to prevent the iron is used in an unstable state.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the control unit does not supply power to the outlet when the ironing board is inclined forward by a predetermined angle or more. It is possible to prevent the iron from being used when the connection between the power supply unit and the electrode unit is unstable.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the ironing board is inclined backward by more than a predetermined angle, the control unit does not supply power to the outlet. In addition, it is possible to prevent the iron from being used in a state where the iron is misidentified as being horizontal and self-supporting due to the inclination of the ironing board.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a display unit for performing a display operation, wherein the control unit operates the display unit when the inclination angle of the ironing board is smaller than a predetermined angle, and operates the display unit when the inclination angle is larger. Is controlled so as not to operate, so that when the inclination angle of the ironing board is large, it is possible to inform the user that the power supply to the iron is stopped.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the control section activates the display section when the inclination angle of the ironing board is larger than the predetermined angle, and keeps the display section at the predetermined angle even after the first time has elapsed. When it is large, the display unit is controlled so as not to operate and power is not supplied to the outlet, so that the user is informed for the first time that the ironing board has a large inclination angle, and when the ironing board is still large, An iron can be prevented from being used.

Further, according to the invention of claim 6, there is provided a notifying unit for performing a notifying operation, wherein the control unit operates the notifying unit when the inclination angle of the ironing board is larger than a predetermined angle, and operates the notifying unit when the tilt angle is smaller. Is controlled so as not to operate, so that when the inclination angle of the ironing board is large, the user can be notified by sound that power supply to the iron is stopped.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the control unit supplies power to the outlet when the inclination angle of the ironing board is smaller than a predetermined angle. Therefore, the ironing board is installed substantially horizontally. With a corded iron, the iron does not mistakenly recognize that the iron is horizontal and self-supporting.In a cordless iron, the power supply and the electrode can be securely connected, and the power is supplied to the outlet and the normal iron is used. Hanging can be done.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block circuit diagram of a control circuit of an ironing board according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ironing board.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a main part of the ironing board.

FIG. 4 is a back view of the ironing board.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of another example of the tilt detection unit of the ironing board.

FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway top view of an ironing board according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a block circuit diagram of a control circuit of the ironing board.

FIG. 8 is a block circuit diagram of a conventional cordless iron that irons on an ironing board.

FIG. 9 is a partially cutaway side view of the cordless iron.

FIG. 10 is a partially cutaway side view of another example of the cordless iron.

FIG. 11 is a block circuit diagram of a conventional iron with a cord for ironing with an ironing board.

FIG. 12 is a partially cutaway side view of the iron with the cord.

13A is a cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the inclination angle of the iron part of the inclination detection unit of the iron with the cord is a predetermined angle. FIG. 13B is a state in which the inclination angle of the iron part of the inclination detection unit of the iron with the cord is small. Cross section of

[Explanation of symbols]

 13 tilt detection unit 20 ironing board 30 power plug 31 power cord 32 outlet 35 output control unit 37 control unit

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An ironing board, an outlet attached to the ironing board, a power cord connected to a power plug at one end, an inclination detecting unit for detecting an inclination of the ironing board, and an outlet connected between the power cord and the outlet. An output control unit that controls power supply to the control unit, and a control unit that inputs the output of the tilt detection unit and controls the output control unit.When the tilt angle of the ironing board is greater than a predetermined angle, An ironing board that does not supply power to the outlet. 2. The ironing board according to claim 1, wherein the control unit does not supply power to the outlet when the ironing board is inclined downward by more than a predetermined angle. 3. The ironing board according to claim 1, wherein the control unit does not supply electric power to the outlet when the ironing board is inclined backward and downward by a predetermined angle or more. 4. A display unit for performing a display operation, wherein the control unit operates the display unit when the inclination angle of the ironing board is smaller than a predetermined angle, and controls the display unit not to operate when the inclination angle is larger than the predetermined angle. The ironing board according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein 5. The control unit controls the display unit to operate when the inclination angle of the ironing board is larger than a predetermined angle, and controls the display unit not to operate when the inclination angle of the ironing board is larger than the predetermined angle even after the first time has elapsed. The ironing board according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein power is not supplied to the outlet. 6. A notifying unit for performing a notifying operation, wherein the control unit operates the notifying unit when the angle of inclination of the ironing board is larger than a predetermined angle, and controls the notifying unit not to operate when the angle of inclination is small. The ironing board according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein 7. The ironing board according to claim 1, wherein the control unit supplies power to the outlet when the inclination angle of the ironing board is smaller than a predetermined angle.