EP1245716B1 - Ironing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The ironing board assembly (1), especially for steam ironing with a steam generator, has an ironing board (2) supported by a folding frame (3). The folding frame has leg sections (6, 7) which can be separated at the swivel joint (5). The swivel joint is under spring tension, in the opening direction. The frame running wheels (22) are at the rear leg, supporting the weight of the steam generator.

Description

The invention relates to an ironing device according to the features of the preamble of claim 1.

Such ironing devices are known. These have space-saving storage a retractable or extendable frame with in the range of hinges crossing frame parts.

In a known ironing device, cf. No. 2,671,975, a sleeve is provided in one of the frame parts, with which fixed parts located on the upper side of the joint or frame parts located on the underside of the joint are riveted. In terms of production, it is easy to provide a frame part made of a different material, such as wood.

Moreover, it is known from GB 804 645 to provide longitudinal displacement above a hinge in a frame member. From EP 0 708 194 A1 it is known to rotatably connect frame parts to one another above the rotary joint.

In addition, the prior art is still to refer to US-PS 2,908,984, DE 840,489, US-PS 2,701,425, US-PS 2,661,552 and US-PS 2,333,784.

Based on the first-mentioned prior art, the invention has the object to form an ironing device of the type in question with regard to the design of the frame more user-friendly.

These objects are achieved in the subject matter of claim 1. According to this embodiment of the invention is not only the frame in a known manner retractable for storage of the ironing device, but also divisible so that foot-side, usually U-shaped parts of each frame part can be removed or eg. Swung approximately parallel to the ironing board level can be.

It is also proposed that a hinge has a spring bias in the extended position of the joint parts. As a result, an erection aid for the user is given. Thus, the extension of the frame from a storage position of the ironing device with retracted frame is facilitated after unlocking. In this regard, it is conceivable to arrange a torsion or leg spring in the area of the swivel joints, which supports the scissor-like setting up of the frame parts connected via the swivel joints by means of spring force. For example, spring legs of each axle body of the swivel joint can engage in a frame part under prestress in each case. The spring force is in this case set so high that it pushes the frame in the set-up position in support of the user by lifting the ironing board, but does not represent a significant resistance to the user when the declined retraction of the frame in the storage position. In this regard, it is further proposed that in the hinge region a sleeve for a plug-in rod of a frame part is formed and that the sleeve by means of a union nut on the insertion rod is frictionally fixable. Thus, the sleeve receiving the free end of the plug-in rod is preferably provided with slots aligned in the axial direction. Furthermore, the sleeve has an external thread, for cooperation with the union nut, which latter by tightening the same causes a radial clamping of sleeve and Einsteckstange. A stabilizing effect is further achieved in that a rod arranged in the opposite direction to the removable plug-in rod is designed as a solid rod whose end face forms a stop for the removable plug-in rod. As a result, the push-in rod is pushed into the sleeve in such a way that it butts against the bar of the frame. The sleeve therefore serves only the definition of the plug-in rod and does not need to absorb any forces introduced by the frame. Accordingly, sleeve and union nut in manufacturing technology simple way, for example. Be manufactured as plastic injection molded parts. For example, steel or aluminum tube profiles are used as plug-in and tie-rods.

Also can be mounted on the frame side of a frame part rollers and the ironing board can have a steam generator in one end. In order to develop in this regard an ironing device of the type in question in particular handling technology in an advantageous manner, it is proposed that the rollers are assigned to the, the steam generator having end portion of the ironing board. As a result, the user raises the device at the lighter end to move the ironing apparatus both in the retracted and in the extended state of the frame.
The heavier end of the device is associated with the rollers.

A technically advantageous embodiment is achieved in that associated with a roller a foot is provided which is in a position of use of the ironing board with its footprint at a distance from the ground, but projecting in a storage position of the ironing board against the roller down. According to this embodiment, the rollers on the associated feet in a storage position of the ironing device, d. H. when retracted frame and erection of the ironing device, for example, to lean against a wall or the like, raised. Accordingly, the ironing device is secured in the storage position against rolling away. In the use position, however, the feet are raised, so that the ironing device can be moved over the rollers, as well as in the retracted position of the frame, as long as a conventional inclination of the ironing device for the same procedure is followed. Thus, the feet preferably cause lifting of the rollers only when the pivoting of the ironing device exceeds the vertical. In this regard, it is further proposed that the base is firmly connected to the frame part. It can further be provided that the base is formed on the impeller holder, so on, for example, is integrally formed with this.

Fig. 1

eine erfindungsgemäße Bügelvorrichtung in perspektivischer Darstellung, eine erste Ausführungsform betreffend;

Fig. 2

eine Herausvergrößerung eines, Gestellteile verbindenden Drehgelenkes mit einer, ein Ende einer Einsteckstange aufnehmenden Muffe;

Fig. 3

eine der Fig. 2 entsprechende Darstellung, jedoch nach Aufdrehen einer Überwurfmutter auf die Muffe;

Fig. 4

eine weitere schematische Darstellung des Drehgelenkes mit einer integrierten Schenkelfeder;

Fig. 5

eine Detaildarstellung eines Gestellteilfußes mit einer Laufrolle in Benutzungsstellung;

Fig. 6

eine schematische Seitenansicht hierzu;

Fig. 7

eine der Fig. 5 entsprechende Darstellung, jedoch die abgehobene Stellung des Laufrades betreffend;

Fig. 8

eine der Fig. 6 entsprechende Darstellung, jedoch die Stellung gemäß Fig. 7 betreffend;

Fig. 9

eine perspektivische Darstellung einer erfindungsgemäßen Bügelvorrichtung unter Fortlassung einer Dampferzeugereinheit;

Fig. 10

eine Herausvergrößerung eines Drehgelenks der zweiten Ausführungsform;

Fig. 11

eine der Fig. 10 entsprechende Darstellung, unter Fortlassung einer, einer Feststange zuordbaren Drehgelenk-Aufnahme;

Fig. 12

eine schematische, perspektivische Darstellung der fußseitigen Abschnitte des Gestells;

Fig. 13

die Bügelvorrichtung in einer Lagerstellung mit angehobenen Laufrollen.

The invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which illustrate only two embodiments, explained in more detail. It shows:

Fig. 1

an inventive ironing device in a perspective view, relating to a first embodiment;

Fig. 2

an enlargement of a, frame parts connecting pivot with a, one end of a male rod receiving sleeve;

Fig. 3

a representation corresponding to Figure 2, but after unscrewing a union nut on the sleeve ..;

Fig. 4

a further schematic representation of the rotary joint with an integrated leg spring;

Fig. 5

a detailed representation of a Gestellteilfußes with a roller in the use position;

Fig. 6

a schematic side view of this;

Fig. 7

a representation corresponding to Figure 5, but concerning the raised position of the impeller.

Fig. 8

a representation corresponding to FIG. 6, but concerning the position according to FIG. 7;

Fig. 9

a perspective view of an ironing device according to the invention with the omission of a steam generator unit;

Fig. 10

an enlargement of a hinge of the second embodiment;

Fig. 11

a representation corresponding to FIG. 10, omitting a pivot receptacle which can be assigned to a hard bar;

Fig. 12

a schematic, perspective view of the foot-side sections of the frame;

Fig. 13

the ironing device in a storage position with raised rollers.

Shown and described is an ironing device 1 in the form of a steam ironing device, with an ironing board 2, a frame 3 carrying the ironing board 2 and a steam generator 4 not shown in detail, arranged below the ironing board 2.

The frame 3 has two frame parts 6, 7 connected via swivel joints 5 and can be moved in and out in the usual way for folding or setting up the ironing device 1.

The frame parts 6 and 7 are also further divisible. For this purpose, lower, U-shaped bent portions 8, 9 are removable.

The frame legs of these sections 8, 9 form insertion rods 10, which are respectively inserted into a sleeve 11 formed in the hinge region.

The remaining on the ironing board 2 hard bars 13 of the frame parts 6, 7 intersect in the region of the swivel joints 5 and are connected to each other here via a hinge pin 14 pivotally connected to each other.

The joint-side end portions of the tie rods 13 are received in, in joint shells 12 transition, preferably made of plastic and tubular designed receptacles 15. Die den Feststangen remote ends of the receptacles 15 form the mentioned sleeves 11.

The sleeves 11 have an external thread 16. The sleeve wall is provided with slots 17 extending parallel to the axis.

To define the sections 8, 9, the insertion rods 10 are inserted into the sleeve 11 such that their end faces abut against the end face of the locking rods 13 extending in the opposite direction (see FIG. 2).

Finally, a union nut 18 is screwed over the sleeve 11, for radial clamping of the sleeve 11 and the plug-in rod 10. Thus, the insertion rod 10 is frictionally fixed in the sleeve 11.

In order to facilitate the erection of the ironing device, a spring bias in the extended position of the joint parts 6, 7 is provided in each hinge 5. As can be seen, for example, from the representation in FIG. 4, a leg spring (19) can be provided in this respect, which engages in the respective frame parts 6, 7 with its spring legs 20, 21 in the region of the cooperating joint shells 12, comprising the hinge pin 14 , These spring legs 20, 21 are in this case under bias in the installation direction of the frame in the frame parts 6, 7 a.

Furthermore, the frame 3 rollers 22, which are assigned to the, the steam generator 4 having end portion of the ironing board.

Each roller 22 is associated with a stand 23, which are in the usual position of use according to FIG. 1, but also in a conventional displacement position with retracted frame 3 at a distance from the bottom 24 (see Fig .. 5, 6 and 12). If, however, the ironing device 1 with the frame 3 retracted into a storage position, eg. For leaning against a wall or the like, spent so get the feet 23 in a position at which they cause a lifting of the rollers 22 from the bottom 24 (see FIG 7, 8 and 13).

The feet 23 are rotatably connected to the associated frame part 6. Specifically, it is provided in the illustrated embodiment that the feet 23 are integrally formed on an impeller holder 25.

As can be seen from Fig. 12, the, provided with rollers 22 Einsteckstangen opposite Einsteckstangen 10 foot provided with plastic caps 30, which serve for a protection of the floor and on the other hand, especially on smooth floors, such as. Floor tiles, counteract slipping ,

Claims (8)

1. An ironing device (1), preferably a steam ironing device, having an ironing board (2) and a frame (3) supporting the ironing board (2), the frame (3) being extendible and consisting of two frame portions (6, 7) which are connected by pivot joints (5), characterized in that the frame portions (6, 7) are formed to be separable in the region of the pivot joint (5) is such a way that for use-friendly storage, foot-end portions of each frame portion can be removed or can be pivoted away and the fixed rods (13) of the frame portions (6, 7) remaining on the ironing board (2) cross-over in the region of the pivot joints and are here pivotable with respect to one another by way of a pivot pin (14).
2. An ironing device according to Claim 1, characterized in that a pivot joint (5) has a spring bias towards the extended position of the pivot portions (6, 7).
3. An ironing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a sleeve (11) for a push-in rod (10) of a frame portion (6, 7) is provided and in that the sleeve (11) is frictionally fixable to the push-in rod (10) by means of a retainer nut (18).
4. An ironing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a rod disposed in the opposite direction to a withdrawable push-in rod (10) of a frame portion is provided as a fixed rod (13), the end face of which forms a stop for the withdrawable push-in rod (10).
5. An ironing device according to one of the preceding claims, rollers (22) being mounted on a frame portion (6) at its standing end and the ironing board (2) having a steam generator (4) in an end region, characterized in that the rollers (22) are associated with the end region of the ironing board (2) which has the steam generator (4).
6. An ironing device according to Claim 5, characterized in that a supporting foot (22) is provided and is associated with a roller (22), the supporting surface of the foot being at a distance from the floor (24) in a position of use of the ironing board (2), but projecting downwardly beyond the roller (22) in a storage position of the ironing board (2).
7. An ironing device according to Claim 6, characterized in that the supporting foot (23) is fixedly connected to the frame portion (6).
8. An ironing device according to one of Claims 6 or 7, characterized in that the supporting foot (23) is provided on a mount (25) for the wheel.

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