Classifications

• • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
  • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
  • D06F75/00—Hand irons
  • D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
  • D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
  • D06F75/14—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed the steam being produced from water in a reservoir carried by the iron
• • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
  • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
  • D06F75/00—Hand irons
  • D06F75/08—Hand irons internally heated by electricity
  • D06F75/10—Hand irons internally heated by electricity with means for supplying steam to the article being ironed
• • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
  • D06—TREATMENT OF TEXTILES OR THE LIKE; LAUNDERING; FLEXIBLE MATERIALS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • D06F—LAUNDERING, DRYING, IRONING, PRESSING OR FOLDING TEXTILE ARTICLES
  • D06F75/00—Hand irons
  • D06F75/38—Sole plates

Definitions

• the present invention relates to a steam apparatus provided with a removable filter element.
• EP2845944 discloses a steam iron comprising:
• a steam distribution circuit in which a flow of steam is intended to flow, the vapor distribution circuit being fluidly connected to the vaporization chamber by at least one steam outlet opening; a filtration element arranged in the vapor distribution circuit and downstream of the vaporization chamber with respect to the flow direction of the vapor stream, the filter element being removable and having passage openings configured to retain scale particles entrained by the vapor stream.
• the filter element is disposed in a recovery cavity provided at the heel of the steam iron, and can be extracted or introduced into the recovery cavity through a discharge orifice opening into the heel of the iron Steam and closed by a removable cap.
• Such a configuration of the filter element allows, after removal of the plug, to extract the filter element out of the steam distribution circuit, and thus out of the steam apparatus, and to proceed with the cleaning of the filtration element. After cleaning, the filter element can be reintroduced into the steam distribution circuit via the discharge port.
• the arrangement of the filter element at the heel of the steam iron requires the use of a filter element of small dimensions, and thereby induces a high cleaning frequency of the filter element, and is likely to reduce the life of the steam appliance if the user does not respect the cleaning frequency of the required filter element.
• the present invention aims to remedy all or part of these disadvantages.
• the technical problem underlying the invention is therefore to provide a steam device provided with a filter element to greatly limit the cleaning frequency of the latter, while increasing the life of the steam device .
• the present invention relates to a steam apparatus comprising: a vaporization chamber,
• a vapor distribution circuit in which a flow of vapor from the vaporization chamber is to flow, the vapor distribution circuit being fluidly connected to the vaporization chamber by at least one steam outlet opening, a filtration element disposed in the vapor distribution circuit and downstream of the vaporization chamber with respect to the direction of flow of the vapor stream, the filtration element being removable and having passage openings configured to retain scale particles entrained by the vapor stream, and - a vapor diffusion element provided with steam outlet holes, the vapor distribution circuit being configured to supply steam to the steam outlet holes, characterized in that vapor diffusion element is removable, and in that the filter element is disposed between the vaporization chamber and the diffusion element. vapor, and is configured to be withdrawn out of the steam distribution circuit and the steam apparatus, when the vapor diffusion member is deposited.
• the arrangement of the filter element between the vaporization chamber and the vapor diffusion element allows the use of a filter element having a large filtration area, and thus significantly reduces the cleaning frequency of the filter element. the filter element. Moreover, the use of a filter element having a large filtration area makes it possible to provide small passage openings on the filter element, and thus to ensure trapping of fine particles of limestone, without risk of premature clogging of the filter element. Therefore, the service life of the steam apparatus according to the present invention is improved.
• the steam apparatus may further have one or more of the following features, taken alone or in combination.
• the steam apparatus is an ironing and / or uncreasing apparatus. According to another embodiment of the invention, the steam apparatus is a steam cleaning unit.
• the filter element extends under the vaporization chamber.
• the steam apparatus comprises a first receiving location in which is removably mounted the filter element, and a second receiving location in which is removably mounted the steam diffusion element .
• the vapor diffusion element delimits at least part of the steam distribution circuit.
• the steam apparatus has an access opening through which the filter element can be removed from the steam distribution circuit, the vapor diffusion member being configured to at least partially closing the access opening so as to prevent removal of the filter element from the steam distribution circuit.
• the steam distribution circuit comprises a receiving housing in which is disposed removably the filter element, the access opening opening into the receiving housing.
• the steam apparatus comprises at least one movable retaining element between a retaining position in which the at least one retaining element retains the vapor diffusion element in a use position in which the vapor diffusion member at least partially closes the access opening and prevents removal of the filter element from the vapor distribution circuit, and a release position in which the at least one retaining element releases the vapor diffusion element and allows removal of the vapor diffusion element and removal of the filtration element through the access opening and out of the circuit. steam distribution.
• the at least one retaining element is configured to cooperate with a retaining part, such as a retention notch, provided on the steam diffusion element.
• the steam apparatus comprises a heating body delimiting the vaporization chamber, the vapor diffusion element being removably mounted on the heating body.
• the access opening is provided on the heating body.
• the heating body delimits the receiving housing.
• the at least one retaining element is mounted to move on the heating body.
• the heating body is thermally connected to the vapor diffusion element.
• a seal is interposed between the heating body and the steam diffusion element.
• the seal may for example be loaded with metal particles. Such a configuration of the seal promotes thermal conduction between the heating body and the vapor diffusion element.
• the filter element is substantially plane.
• the filter element extends substantially parallel to the vapor diffusion element.
• the steam diffusion element comprises an ironing surface into which the outlet holes of steam.
• the ironing surface is substantially flat.
• the vapor diffusion element comprises a heating element configured to heat the ironing surface.
• the vapor diffusion element is a soleplate for vapor diffusion.
• the steam apparatus has a peripheral ironing surface extending around the ironing surface of the vapor diffusion member, the peripheral ironing surface and the ironing surface of the steam ironing surface.
• the vapor diffusion element being substantially coplanar.
• the flow of vapor flowing in the steam distribution circuit flows up and down through the filter element.
• the flow of vapor flowing in the steam distribution circuit flows upwardly through the filter element.
• the steam apparatus comprises a collection container disposed in the steam distribution circuit and configured to collect scale particles filtered by the filter element, the collection container being removable. and being configured to be removed from the steam distribution circuit when the vapor diffusion member is deposited.
• the collection container is configured to be removed from the steam distribution circuit through the access opening.
• the vapor diffusion member is thus configured to close at least part of the access opening to prevent withdrawal of the collection vessel from the steam distribution circuit.
• the collection container is disposed upstream of the filter element with respect to the direction of flow of the vapor stream.
• the collection container is integral with the filter element.
• the steam apparatus is configured such that, when the vapor diffusion member rests on a plane support, the at least one vapor outlet opening is disposed substantially vertically. above the collection container.
• the collection container and / or the filter element are integral with the steam diffusion element.
• the filter element delimits at least in part an upstream steam distribution chamber configured to distribute the flow of steam to all the passage openings provided on the filter element.
• the filter element and the vapor diffusion element define a downstream steam distribution chamber configured to distribute the flow of steam to all of the steam outlet holes.
• the at least one steam outlet opening is formed in an elevated area with respect to the bottom surface of the vaporization chamber.
• the steam apparatus comprises a steam iron having a heel on which the steam iron can rest during the inactive ironing phases.
• the collection container is disposed between the bead and the filter element so that when the steam iron rests on the bead, the collection container is configured to collect particles. limestone falling by gravity from the filter element.
• the collection container is disposed between the heel and the filter element so that, when the steam iron rests on the ironing surface, the collection container is configured to collect gravelly falling limestone particles.
• the at least one steam outlet opening is disposed between the bead and the filter element such that, when the steam iron rests on the bead, the collection container is configured to collect limestone particles falling by gravity from the vaporization chamber.
• the steam apparatus comprises:
• a basic unit comprising a water tank and a steam generator intended to be supplied with water from the water tank,
• a steam iron comprising the vaporization chamber, the steam distribution circuit, the filtration element and the vapor diffusion element, and
• the steam apparatus is a steam iron further comprising a water tank, and an inlet opening connected to the water tank and opening into the steam chamber.
• FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a steam apparatus according to a first embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view of the steam apparatus of Figure 1.
• FIG. 3 is a bottom view of a steam apparatus according to a second embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 4 is a partial sectional view of the steam apparatus of FIG.
• Figures 5 and 6 are schematic views, partially in section, of a steam apparatus according to a third embodiment of the invention.
• FIG. 1 represents a steam apparatus 2, and more particularly an ironing apparatus, comprising a base unit (not shown in the figures), a steam iron 3 and a steam conveying conduit 4 connecting the base unit and the steam iron 3.
• the base unit comprises in particular a steam generator, a water tank and a pump configured to feed the steam generator with water from the water tank.
• the steam unit 2 could however be devoid of a base unit, and the steam iron 3 could integrate a water tank.
• the steam iron 3 comprises a housing 5 having a gripping portion 6 at its upper end and a heel 7 in its rear part on which the steam iron 3 can rest substantially vertically during the inactive ironing phases.
• the steam iron 3 further comprises a vapor diffusion element 8, such as a steam diffusion soleplate, provided with a substantially flat ironing surface 9 and a set of steam outlet holes 1 1 opening in the ironing surface 9.
• the steam iron 3 also comprises a heating element 12 integrated in the lower part of the housing 5, and thermally and mechanically bonded to the vapor diffusion element 8.
• the heating element 12 comprises a foundry 13, for example made of aluminum, and a resistive heating element 14 bent in a U-shape and integrated into the foundry 13.
• the heating element 12 also comprises a closure plate 15 which rests on the foundry 13, and a vaporization chamber 16 defined by the foundry 13 and the closure plate 15.
• the foundry 13 more particularly comprises a partition 17 up to the closure plate 15 and laterally delimiting the vaporization chamber 16.
• the heating body 12 furthermore has an inlet opening 18 connected to the steam conveying conduit 4 and opening into a front part of the vaporization chamber 16, and a steam outlet opening 19 arranged at a part rear of the vaporization chamber 16.
• the inlet opening 18 is for example formed on the closure plate 15, while the steam outlet opening 19 is for example m swum on molding 13. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the inlet opening 18 could be connected to an integrated water tank steam iron 3.
• the foundry 13 and the closure part 15 define a steam distribution circuit 21 fluidly connected on the one hand to the vaporization chamber 16 via the steam outlet opening 19, and on the other hand to the steam outlet holes 1 1, so that a stream of vapor from the vaporization chamber 16 can flow into the steam distribution circuit 21 and the steam outlet holes 1 1.
• the steam outlet opening 19 is advantageously arranged in an elevated zone with respect to the bottom surface of the vaporization chamber 16, in order to prevent the penetration of water in liquid form into the steam distribution circuit 21.
• the steam iron 3 further comprises a filter element 22 disposed in the steam distribution circuit 21 and downstream of the vaporization chamber 16 with respect to the direction of flow of the vapor stream.
• the filter element 22 is preferably flat and has passage openings 23 configured to retain scale particles entrained by the vapor flow.
• the passage openings 23 may be square and have sides of less than 0.4 mm, and advantageously between 0.1 mm and 0.4 mm. According to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the flow of vapor flowing in the vapor distribution circuit 21 flows up and down through the filter element 22. However, the circuit of FIG. The steam distribution could of course be configured such that the flow of vapor flowing in the vapor distribution circuit 21 flows upwardly through the filter element 22.
• the filtration element 22 extends under the vaporization chamber 16, and between the vaporization chamber 16 and the vapor diffusion element 8.
• the filtration element 22 extends substantially parallel to the vapor diffusion element 8.
• the steam distribution circuit 21 comprises a receiving housing 24, for example delimited by the heating element 12, in which the filtering element 22 is removably disposed, and the heating element 12 comprises an opening of access 25 opening into the receiving housing 24 and through which the filter element 22 can be extracted or introduced into the receiving housing 24.
• the vapor diffusion element 8 is removably mounted on the heating body 12, and is configured to close at least part of the access opening 25 when it is mounted on the heating body 12.
• the steam iron 3 has one or more retaining members 26 movable between a retaining position in which the retaining element (s) 26 hold the vapor diffusion member 8 in a use position in which the vapor diffusion member 8 at least partially closes the access opening 25 and thereby prevents withdrawal or introduction of the filter element 22 out of or in the steam distribution circuit 21, and a release position in which the at least one retaining element (26) releases the vapor diffusion element (8) and allows removal of the vapor diffusion element (8) and thus n withdrawal or introduction of the filter element 22 out of or into the steam distribution circuit 21, via the access opening 25.
• the or each element of retainer 26 is movably mounted on the heating body 12, and more particularly on the foundry 13, and is configured to cooperate with a retaining portion 27, such as a retaining groove, provided on the vapor diffusion element 8.
• a retaining portion 27 such as a retaining groove
• the or each retaining element 26 could be mounted to move on the steam diffusion element 8, and be configured to cooperate with a retaining portion provided on the heating body 12 .
• a seal 28 is advantageously interposed between the heating element 12 and the vapor diffusion element 8.
• the seal 28 can be fixed for example on the periphery of the filter element 22, or on one or the other of the heating body 12 and the vapor diffusion element 8.
• the seal 28 may also be loaded with metal particles so as to promote thermal conduction between the heating body 12 and the vapor diffusion element 8, and thus ensure proper heating of the ironing surface 9.
• the steam apparatus could include one or more contact pads 29 extending between the vapor diffusion element 8 and the heating body 12 and through passage holes 31 formed on the filter element 22. Such contact pads 29 could for example extend from the vapor diffusion element 8, and come into contact with the heating body 12.
• the steam iron 3 also includes a collection container 32 removably disposed in the steam distribution circuit 21, and configured to be withdrawn or introduced into the receiving housing 24 of the steam distribution circuit 21 through the opening 25, when the vapor diffusion element 8 is deposited.
• the collection container 32 is disposed upstream of the filter element 22 with respect to the direction of flow of the vapor stream, and more particularly between the bead 7 and the filter element 22 so that when the iron 3 is based on the heel 7, the collection container 32 is able to recover and collect limestone particles filtered by the filter element 22 and falling by gravity from the filter element 22.
• the collection container 32 is also arranged such that, when the vapor diffusion member 8 rests on a horizontal plane support, the steam outlet opening 19 is disposed vertically above the collection container 32 , and so that, when the steam iron 3 rests on the heel 7, the collection container 32 is configured to collect particles of limestone falling by gravity from the vaporization chamber 16.
• the collection container 32 is integral with the filter element 22.
• the filter element 22 and the collection container 32 could be separated from each other. The particular configuration of the filter element 22 and the collection container
• the filter element 32 allows, after removal of the vapor diffusion element 8, to extract the filter element 22 and the collection container 32 out of the steam distribution circuit, and thus out of the steam apparatus 2, and clean them, for example by soaking in vinegar. After cleaning the filter element 22 and the collection container 32, the latter can be reintroduced into the steam distribution circuit 21 via the access opening 25.
• These arrangements thus make it possible to prevent clogging of the passage openings 23, and thus to increase the service life of the steam apparatus 2.
• the arrangement of the filter element between the vaporization chamber and the vapor diffusion element 8 allows the use of a filtration element 22 having a large filtration area, for example of the order of 100 cm 2 , and therefore significantly reduce the cleaning frequency of the filter element 22.
• the use of a filter element having a large filtration area makes it possible to provide passage openings 23 of small dimensions on the filtration element 22, and thus to ensure the trapping of fine particles of limestone, without any risk of premature clogging of the filter element 22.
• the heating element 12 and the filtration element 22 define an upstream steam distribution chamber
• FIGS 3 and 4 show a steam apparatus 2 according to a second embodiment of the invention which differs from the first embodiment essentially in that the heating body 12 has a peripheral ironing surface 35 extending around the surface the ironing element 9 of the vapor diffusion element 8, and in that the peripheral ironing surface 35 and the ironing surface 9 of the vapor diffusion element 8 are substantially coplanar.
• Such a configuration of the steam iron 3 makes it possible to improve the ironing capacity of the latter, since the peripheral ironing surface 35 can be directly heated by conduction by the resistive heating element 14 integrated in the heating body 12.
• the peripheral ironing surface 35 may be formed for example directly on the foundry 13, or on an insert and fixed on the latter.
• the retaining element 26 is slidably mounted between the retaining and releasing positions, and the steam iron 3 comprises a biasing element 36, such as a spring helical, configured to bias the retainer 26 toward its retaining position.
• a biasing element 36 such as a spring helical
• FIGs 5 and 6 show a steam apparatus according to a third embodiment of the invention which differs from that shown in Figure 1 essentially in that it comprises a guide surface 37 disposed in the steam distribution circuit 21 and configured so that when the steam iron 3 is moved from a position in which it rests on its heel 7 (see Figure 5) to a position in which it rests on the ironing surface 9 (see Figure 6), particles of limestone dropped by gravity from the vaporization chamber 16 are guided to the collection vessel 32 by the guide surface 37.
• the vapor diffusion element 8 could comprise a heating element configured to heat the ironing surface 9.
• the collection container 32 and / or the filtration element 22 could be integral with the vapor diffusion element 8.

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