GARMENT STEAMER

Abstract

A garment steamer includes an ironing portion. The ironing portion includes: a heating body, including a body portion, wherein the body portion defines a steam outlet; a plate, defining an air vent; a sealing layer, comprising a sealing body and defines at least one steam spout; wherein, the sealing body is provided between the body portion and the plate, the at least one steam spout is defined in the sealing body, each steam spout has an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end is communicated with the steam outlet, the outlet end is communicated with the air vent.

Claims

1. A garment steamer, comprising an ironing portion, the ironing portion comprising: a heating body, comprising a body portion, wherein the body portion defines a steam outlet; a plate, defining an air vent; a sealing layer, comprising a sealing body and defines at least one steam spout; wherein, the sealing body is provided between the body portion and the plate, the at least one steam spout is defined in the sealing body, each steam spout has an inlet end and an outlet end, the inlet end is communicated with the steam outlet, the outlet end is communicated with the air vent; wherein, the outlet end of the steam spout comprises an inner ring portion and an outer extension portion, the outer extension portion abuts against the plate, the inner ring portion is embedded in the air vent, the inner ring portion defines a channel communicated with the inlet end.

2. The garment steamer according to claim 1, wherein, a protrusion is protruding from a circumference of the steam outlet, a side of the sealing layer facing the heating body defines a slot, the slot receives the protrusion to form a receiving cavity, the inlet end of the steam spout is located in the slot.

3. The garment steamer according to claim 1, wherein, the steam outlet is strip shaped and is extending along a direction parallel to a length direction of the ironing portion.

4. The garment steamer according to claim 1, wherein, the number of the at least one steam spout is more than one, the more than one steam spouts are arranged along a direction parallel to a length direction of the ironing portion.

5. The garment steamer according to claim 1, further comprising a case, wherein, the heating body and the sealing layer are arranged inside the case, the case comprises a limiting wall, the limiting wall defines a mounting hole, the sealing layer comprises an end wall; when the sealing layer is received in the mounting hole, the end wall faces towards the plate; the plate covers the limiting wall, and the outlet end of each steam spout is embedded in the air vent.

6. (canceled)

7. The garment steamer according to claim 1, wherein, the sealing layer is made of a flexible material, the flexible material comprises silicone, rubber and foam.

8. The garment steamer according to claim 3, wherein, the sealing body and the steam spout are configured as a one-piece and integral structure.

9. The garment steamer according to claim 1, wherein, a side of the plate away from the heating body is a concave-convex surface, a plurality of strip-shaped slots are arranged on the concave-convex surface.

10. The garment steamer according to claim 9, wherein, each of the plurality of strip-shaped slots has a curved slot surface, the curved slot surface has a bottom at a middle and two high edges at two sides of the bottom; and the plurality of strip-shaped slots are arranged along a direction parallel to a length direction of the ironing portion.

11. The garment steamer according to claim 2, wherein, the sealing layer further comprises a supporting member, the supporting member comprises a first end and a second end, the first end is received in the slot, a connection surface is arranged between the steam outlet and the protrusion, the second end of the supporting member is extending towards the connection surface to partially contact the connection surface.

12. The garment steamer according to claim 11, wherein, the supporting member is hollow, at least one side wall of the supporting member has an opening to be communicated with the receiving cavity.

13. The garment steamer according to claim 12, wherein, the first end of the supporting member is communicated with the steam outlet, the second end of the supporting member is correspondingly communicated with the steam spout, and steam is capable of flowing from the receiving cavity to the steam spout through the communication.

14. The garment steamer according to claim 13, wherein, the connection surface is a curved surface, the second end of the supporting member comprises an abutting portion, the abutting portion has a curvature to fit with and contact the connection surface.

15. The garment steamer according to claim 14, wherein, the second end of the supporting member further comprises an extending portion, the extending portion is disposed proximate to the steam outlet to be inserted in the steam outlet, a gap is defined between the extending portion and the steam outlet.

16. The garment steamer according to claim 11, wherein, the body portion comprises a reference surface, the connection surface is recessed towards an inside of the body portion relative to the reference surface, the protrusion is protruding from the reference surface.

17. The garment steamer according to claim 13, wherein, when the number of the at least one steam spout is more than one, the first end of the supporting member is communicated correspondingly with the inlet end of any one of more than one steam spouts.

18. The garment steamer according to claim 1, further comprising a hand-holding rod, wherein, the hand-holding rod is rotatably connected with the ironing portion; the hand-holding rod comprises an outer shell, a pump arranged inside the outer shell, and a pipe assembly arranged inside the outer shell.

19. The garment steamer according to claim 18, wherein, the body portion of the ironing portion defines a vaporizing cavity, the pump is configured to transfer water to the vaporizing cavity through the pipe assembly.

20. The garment steamer according to claim 19, wherein, the ironing portion further comprises a heating member, the heating member is embedded in the body portion and is configured to heat water in the vaporizing cavity to generate steam.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0005] FIG. 1 is an exploded view of an ironing portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0006] FIG. 2 is an exploded view I of a portion of the ironing portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0007] FIG. 3 is an exploded view II of a portion of the ironing portion according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0008] FIG. 4 is a structural schematic view of a heating body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the heating body according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 6 is a structural schematic view I of a sealing layer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 7 is a structural schematic view II of the sealing layer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 8 is a structural schematic view of a plate according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 9 is a structural schematic view of a garment steamer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a hand-holding rod according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

REFERENCE NUMERALS IN THE DRAWINGS

[0015] 1Hand-holding rod; 2ironing portion; 21receiving housing; 22sealing layer; 23plate; 231air vents; 24case; 241circumferential side wall; 242limiting wall; 243mounting hole; 211heating body; 212protrusion; 213steam outlet; 214receiving cavity; 221sealing body; 222steam spout; 215connection surface; 216heating member; 2121outer wall side; 2111reference surface; 217vaporizing cavity; 2211slot; 2221inlet end; 2212inner slot wall; 223supporting member; 2231first end; 2232second end; 2233abutting portion; 2234extending portion; 2235side wall; 2236air duct; 2222outlet end; 2223outer extension portion; 2224inner ring portion; 2225channel; 2226gasket; 223end surface; 11outer shell; 12pump; 13pipe assembly; 14rotating member; 232strip-shaped slot; 2112first side wall; 218body portion; 224end wall; 233concave-convex surface.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] In order to make objectives, features and advantages of the present disclosure more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below by referring to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] To be noted that the terms first, second, and the like in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of the present disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects from each other, and shall not be interpreted as describing a particular order or sequence. It should be understood that data used in this way may be interchanged, such that embodiments of the present disclosure described herein may be practiced in an order other than the order illustrated or described herein.

[0018] In the present disclosure, to be noted that the terms arranged, mounted, connected, and coupled shall be understood broadly unless otherwise expressly specified and qualified. For example, connection may be fixed connection, detachable connection, being connected to form a one-piece structure; mechanical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or internal connection of two elements. For any ordinary skilled person in the art, specific meanings of the above terms in the present disclosure may be understood case by case.

[0019] In the description of the present specification, reference to the terms embodiments, one embodiment, and an embodiment means that specific features, structures, materials, or properties described an embodiment or an implementation are included in at least one embodiment or implementation of the present disclosure. In the present specification, schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to a same embodiment or implementation. The described specific features, structures, materials, or properties may be combined in any one or more of the embodiments or implementations in a suitable manner.

[0020] The present disclosure is described in detail below by referring to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] In order to solve the above technical problems, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a garment steamer, including the following.

[0022] A heating body 211 is arranged and includes a body portion 218. The body portion 218 defines a steam outlet 213.

[0023] A plate 23 is arranged and defines an air vent 231.

[0024] A sealing layer 22 is arranged and includes a sealing body 221 and a steam spout 222. The sealing body 221 is disposed between the body portion 218 and the plate 23. The steam spout 222 is defined in the sealing body 221. Each steam spout 222 includes an inlet end 2221 and an outlet end 2222. The inlet end 2221 is fluidly connected with the steam outlet 213. The outlet end 2222 is fluidly connected with a respective air vent.

[0025] To be noted that, the heating body 211 defines a vaporizing cavity 217 to heat water to generate high-temperature steam. The steam outlet 213 defined in the body portion 218 is communicated with the vaporizing cavity 217. The sealing body 221 is disposed between the body portion 218 and the plate 23. The sealing body 221 defines the steam spout 222. The inlet end 2221 of each steam spout 222 is fluidly connected to the steam outlet 213, such that the steam inside the heating body 211 is capable of flowing to the steam spout. The outlet end 2222 of each steam spout 222 is fluidly connected to the respective air vent 231, such that the steam can be output from the steam spout 222 to iron clothes. Due to the sealing layer 22, the heating body 211 is isolated from the plate 23, such that a temperature of the plate 23 is reduced, and the plate 23 is prevented from taking high temperatures to damage the clothes when being in use.

[0026] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4, and 7, a protrusion 212 is protruding from a circumference of the steam outlet 213. A side of the sealing layer 22 facing the heating body 211 defines a slot 2211. The slot receives the protrusion 212 to define a receiving cavity 214. The inlet end 2221 of the steam spout 222 is received in the slot 2211.

[0027] To be noted that, the body portion 218 includes a first side wall 2112 facing towards the sealing layer 22. The protrusion 212 is disposed on the first side wall 2112 and surrounds an outer periphery of the steam outlet 213. The slot 2211 has an inner slot wall 2212. The protrusion 212 has an outer side wall 2121. The inner slot wall 2212 of the slot 2211 sleeves and is sealed to the outer side wall 2121 of the protrusion 212. In this way, the sealed receiving cavity 214 is formed by the protrusion 212 and the slot wall, such that the steam may be circulated and temporarily stored in the receiving cavity. In addition, mating of the protrusion 212 and the slot 2211 prevents the steam from spilling sideward.

[0028] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the steam outlet 213 is extending in a direction parallel to a length direction of the ironing portion 2 and is strip shaped.

[0029] To be noted that, in an embodiment, the steam outlet 213 is extending in a direction parallel to the length direction L1 of the ironing portion 2 and is strip shaped. In another embodiment, a plurality of steam outlets 213 are defined. The plurality of steam outlets 213 are spaced apart from each other and are distributed along the direction parallel to the length direction L1 of the ironing portion 2. It is to be understood that the steam outlets 213 may alternatively be arranged in other shapes, which will not be limited herein. Regardless of defining a single steam outlet 213 in the stripped shape or defining the plurality of steam outlets 213, a high flowing volume of the steam can be achieved, improving an ironing effect of the ironing portion 2.

[0030] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, a plurality of steam spouts 222 are defined. The plurality of steam spouts 222 are distributed in the direction parallel to the length direction of the ironing portion 2.

[0031] To be noted that in an embodiment, a plurality of steam spouts 222 are defined, and the plurality of steam spouts 222 are distributed in the direction parallel to the length direction L1 of the ironing portion 2. A plurality of air vents 231 are correspondingly defined in the plate 23. In this way, an area of the ironing portion 2 to output the steam is increased, such that a speed of ironing the clothes is increased. It can be understood that, the steam spouts 222 may be arranged in other shapes, which will not be limited herein. In another embodiment, the steam spouts 222 may be arranged to from a stripped shape, which also allows a large volume of the steam to be output.

[0032] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 6, the garment steamer further includes a case 24. The heating body 211 and the sealing layer 22 are disposed inside the case 24. The case 24 includes a limiting wall 242. The limiting wall 242 defines a mounting hole 243. The sealing layer 22 includes an end wall 224, when the sealing layer 22 is received in the mounting hole 243, the end wall 224 faces toward the plate 23. The plate 23 covers the limiting wall 242 to allow the outlet end 2222 of each steam spout 222 to be embedded in a respective air vent 231.

[0033] To be noted that, the garment steamer further includes a receiving housing 21. The heating body 211 is arranged inside the receiving housing 21. A portion of the first side wall 2112 of the heating body 211 is exposed from the receiving housing 21, facilitating engagement between the heating body 211 and the sealing layer 22. The receiving housing 21 and the sealing layer 22 are both arranged inside the case 24. The limiting wall 242 of the case 24 defines the mounting hole 243. A side of the sealing layer 22 facing the plate 23 is the end wall 224. The end wall 224 is received in mounting hole 243. The plate 23 covers the limiting wall 242. In some embodiments, a thickness of the limiting wall 242 is smaller than a thickness of a circumferential sidewall 241 of the other three sides of the case 24. In this way, the plate 23 is aligned with the circumferential sidewalls 241 of the case 24, and overall outer appearance is improved. The outlet end 2222 of the steam spout 222 is embedded in the air vent 231 to output the steam.

[0034] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the outlet end 2222 of the steam spout 222 includes an inner ring portion 2224 and an outer extension portion 2223. The outer extension portion 2223 abuts against the plate 23, and the inner ring portion 2224 is embedded in the air vent 231. The inner ring portion 2224 defines a channel 2225 to be communicated with the inlet end 2221.

[0035] To be noted that, in some embodiments, each of the inner ring portion 2224 and the outer extension portion 2223 is annular. The outer extension portion 2223 is disposed at an outer periphery of the inner ring portion 2224. The inner ring portion 2224 is higher than the outer extension portion 2223. In this way, when the outer extension portion 2223 abuts against the plate 23, the inner ring portion 2224 is embedded in the air vent 231, and the outer extension portion 2223 limits the inner ring portion 2224 to prevent the inner ring portion 2224 from being dislocated. The inner ring portion 2224 is protruded to be sealed and embedded in the air vent 231. The inner ring portion 2224 defines the channel 2225 to be communicated with the air inlet end 2221. Since a diameter of the inner ring portion 2224 is smaller than a diameter of the outer extension portion 2223, the steam may be sprayed out in a more concentrated manner, further increasing the ironing effect.

[0036] When the plurality of steam outlets 213 are defined, a plurality of air vents 231 are defined. A middle air vent 231 of the plurality of air vents 231 has a larger diameter to allow a gasket 2226 to be arranged between the inner ring portion of the steam spout 222 and the air vent 231. In this way, the mounting is more stable, and the outer appearance of the ironing portion 2 may be unique.

[0037] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the sealing layer 22 is made of a flexible material, including silicone, rubber and foam.

[0038] To be noted that, the sealing layer 22 is made of flexible material having elasticity, so as to facilitate sealing connection with the heating body 211. In some embodiments, the flexible material may be silica gel. The silica gel has high stability at high temperatures and has temperature resistance at 60 C.+250 C. Even when the silica gel contacts the high-temperature steam for a long period of time, the silica gel may not be hardened or aged. In addition, the silica gel has high flexibility and high chemical stability. In some embodiments, the flexible material may be rubber. The rubber has better wear resistance and a long service life. In addition, the flexible material may alternatively be foam. The foam has elasticity and a light weight, reducing the weight of the entire garment steamer. It can be understood that the sealing layer 22 may alternatively be made of other flexible materials, as long as the material is stable at high temperatures and a sealing environment. The present disclosure does not limit the material.

[0039] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 7, the steam spouts 222 and the sealing body 221 are configured as a one-piece and integral structure.

[0040] To be noted that, in some embodiments, the steam spouts 222 and the sealing body 221 are configured as a one-piece and integral structure. That is, the steam spouts 222 and the sealing body 221 can be formed by performing a molding operation on the above material to form a one-piece and integral structure. In this way, a production process is simplified, and assembling of multiple components is eliminated.

[0041] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a side of the plate 23 away from the heating body 211 is a concave-convex surface 233. Strip-shaped slots 232 are defined in the concave-convex surface 233.

[0042] To be noted that, the strip-shaped slots 232 are arranged on the side of the plate 23 away from the heating body 211 to form the concave-convex surface 233. Since the clothes generally has a certain pattern, the concave-convex surface 233 is arranged to more fit the clothes, improving the ironing effect.

[0043] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, a slot surface of each strip-shaped slot 232 is a curved surface having a bottom in the middle and high edges on two sides of the bottom. The plurality of strip-shaped slots 232 are arranged in the direction parallel to the length direction of the ironing portion 2.

[0044] To be noted that, the slot surface of each strip-shaped slot 232 is the curved surface having the bottom in the middle and high edges on two sides of the bottom. The plurality of strip-shaped slots 232 are arranged in the direction parallel to the length direction of the ironing portion 2. In this way, a wavy pattern is formed on the concave-convex surface 233, such that an aesthetical outer appearance is achieved, and the ironing effect is improved.

[0045] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2, 4 and 7, the sealing layer 22 further includes a supporting member 223. The supporting member 223 includes a first end 2231 and a second end 2232. The first end 2231 is received in the slot 2211. A connection surface 215 is disposed between the steam outlet 213 and the protrusion 212. The second end 2232 is extending toward the connection surface 215 to partially contact the connection surface 215.

[0046] To be noted that, the connection surface 215 is disposed between the steam outlet 213 and the protrusion 212. It is understood that an area of the steam outlet 213 is smaller than an area enclosed by the projection 212. In this way, the connection surface 215 is formed. The first end 2231 of the supporting member 223 is received in the slot 2211, such that the supporting member 223 is supported between the slot 2211 and the connection surface 215. In some embodiments, the sealing layer 22 is made of the flexible material, such as silicone, such that the sealing layer 22 is elastic to sleeve and to be sealed with the protrusion 212. However, since the slot 2211 has a large area, the supporting member 223 prevents an interior of the slot 2211 (such as the inner slot wall) from collapsing towards the steam outlet 213, such that the slot 2211 may not interfere with flowing of the steam.

[0047] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the supporting member 223 is hollow and at least one side wall 2235 thereof has an opening to be communicated with the receiving cavity 214. The first end 2231 of the supporting member 223 is communicated with the steam outlet 213, and the second end 2232 of the supporting member 223 is communicated with the steam spout 222, such that steam circulation is achieved.

[0048] To be noted that, in some embodiments, the supporting member 223 is internally hollow and has an opening at the first end 2231 and an opening at the second end 2232, such that an air duct 2236 is formed. At least one side wall 2235 of the supporting member 223 has an opening. That is, the side wall 2235 is interrupted to form the opening, such that the air duct 2236 is communicated with the receiving cavity 214. The first end 2231 of the supporting member 223 corresponds to the inlet end 2221 of the steam spout 222, and the second end 2232 of the supporting member 223 corresponds to the steam outlet 213, such that the supporting member 223 maintains the flowing of the steam while providing a support.

[0049] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the connection surface 215 is a curved surface. An end surface 223 of the second end 2232 of the supporting member 223 includes an abutting portion 2233 and an extending portion 2234. The abutting portion 2233 has a curvature to fit and attach the connection surface 215. The extending portion 2234 is disposed proximate to the steam outlet 213 to be inserted into the steam outlet 213. A gap is defined between the extending portion 2234 and the steam outlet 213.

[0050] To be noted that, in some embodiments, the connection surface 215 is the curved surface. The connection surface 215 is protruded in a direction towards the supporting member 223. A curvature of the abutting portion 2233 is adapted to a curvature of the connection surface 215. In this way, the abutting portion 2233 has a concave surface, such that the concave surface may be attached to the curved connection surface, preventing misplacement between the abutting portion 2233 and the connection surface 223, and therefore, the entire structure may be more stable. The extending portion 2234 is extending in the direction towards the steam outlet 213 until the extending portion 2234 is inserted in the steam outlet 213. In some embodiments, the extending portion 2234 abuts against a side edge of the steam outlet 213 away from the abutting portion 2233. The gap is defined between the extending portion 2234 and the steam outlet 213, such that the steam may flow through the steam outlet 213 properly.

[0051] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the body portion 218 includes a reference surface 2111. The connection surface 215 is recessed towards an inside of the body portion 218 relative to the reference surface 2111. The protrusion 212 is protruding from the reference surface 2111.

[0052] To be noted that, taking the first side wall 2112 of the body portion 218 as the reference surface 2111, the connection surface 215 is recessed towards the inside of the body portion 218, and the protrusion 212 is protruding from the reference surface 2111. In this way, a level difference between the connection surface 215 and the protrusion 212 is increased, and that is, a receiving capacity of the receiving cavity 214 is increased, the amount of steam circulating between the steam outlet 213 and the steam spout 222 is increased, facilitating steam conduction.

[0053] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, when a plurality of steam spouts 222 are defined, the first end 2231 of the supporting member 223 is communicated with the inlet end 2221 of any one of plurality of steam spouts 222.

[0054] To be noted that, when the plurality of steam spouts 222 are defined, in some embodiments, the first end 2231 of the supporting member 223 is disposed opposite to the steam spout 222 located at the middle, such that the supporting member supports the middle of the slot 2211. In addition, the steam spout 222 located at the middle receives the steam conducting through the supporting member, the effective of outputting the steam may be better. When the plurality of steam outlets 213 are defined, the second end 2232 of the supporting member 223 is preferably arranged in correspondence with the middle steam outlet 213.

[0055] In an embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 5, 9 and 10, the garment steamer further includes a hand-holding rod 1 rotatably connected to the ironing portion 2. The hand-holding rod 1 includes an outer shell 11, a pump 12 arranged inside the outer shell 11, and a pipe assembly 13 arranged inside the outer shell 11. The body portion 218 of the ironing portion 2 defines a vaporizing cavity 217 therein. The pump 12 transfers water to the vaporizing cavity 217 through the pipe assembly 13. The ironing portion 2 further includes a heating member 216 embedded in the body portion 218 to heat the water in the vaporizing cavity 217 to generate the steam.

[0056] To be noted that, the hand-holding rod 1 is rotatably connected to the ironing portion 2 by a rotating member 14, such that the garment steamer can be switched between a lateral state and a vertical state. When in use, the ironing portion 2 can iron clothes in both the horizontal state and the vertical state. A user may move the ironing portion horizontally and vertically to iron the clothes, the ironing portion is the only structure that needs to be switched, whereas a standing position or a hand position does not need to be changed, a large ironing area can be achieved, and the garment steamer can be used easily. The pump 12 and the pipe assembly 13 are arranged inside the hand-holding rod 1. The pump 12 transfers the water through the pipe assembly 13 to the vaporizing cavity 217. The heating member 216 is embedded in the body portion 218. In this way, the heating member 216 heats the water in the vaporizing cavity 217 to generate the high-temperature steam, and the steam is sprayed out through the steam spouts 222 of the sealing layer 22. The heating member 216 may be a heating wire. It is understood that when the heating member 216 heats the water in the vaporizing cavity 217 to generate the high-temperature steam, the temperature of the heating body 211 is also increased. Therefore, if the heating body 211 is directly attached to the plate 23, the temperature of the plate 23 may be excessively high.

[0057] It should be noted that the above technical features may further be combined with each other to form various embodiments that are not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure. Any ordinary skilled person in the art may improve or transform the above embodiments according to the above description, and all of which shall fall within the scope of the appended claims of the present disclosure.