U.S. patent application number 09/974671 was filed with the patent office on 2003-04-17 for ironing structure.
Invention is credited to Chen, Shou Mao.
Application Number | 20030070331 09/974671 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 27219634 |
Filed Date | 2003-04-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20030070331 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Chen, Shou Mao |
April 17, 2003 |
Ironing structure
Abstract
An ironing structure comprises a shell and a blow drier
detachably attached to the shell. The shell is provided in the top
with a receiving portion for holding one end of the barrel of the
blow drier. The receiving portion is in communication with the
hollow interior of the shell. The shell is provided at the bottom
with a soleplate which is warmed up by the hot air streams of the
blow drier to facilitate the pressing of the clothes.
Inventors: |
Chen, Shou Mao; (Taichung
Hsien, TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
HARRISON & EGBERT
412 MAIN STREET
7TH FLOOR
HOUSTON
TX
77002
US
|
Family ID: |
27219634 |
Appl. No.: |
09/974671 |
Filed: |
October 11, 2001 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
38/84 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45D 20/12 20130101;
D06F 75/30 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
38/84 |
International
Class: |
D06F 075/02 |
Claims
I claim:
1. An ironing structure comprising: a shell for pressing clothes;
and a blow drier capable of generating hot air streams, said blow
drier comprising a handle and a barrel which is detachably engaged
with said shell to send the hot air streams into a hollow interior
of said shell; wherein said shell is provided in a top with a
receiving portion for holding one end of the barrel of the blow
drier, said receiving portion being in communication with the
hollow interior of said shell whereby said shell is further
provided in a bottom with a soleplate having a plurality of
ventilation holes.
2. The ironing structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said
soleplate is made integrally with said shell.
3. The ironing structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said
soleplate is made separately from said shell and is then fastened
to the bottom of said shell.
4. The ironing structure as defined in claim 3, wherein said
soleplate is provided with a plurality of hot air channels for
prewarming the clothes to be pressed.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates generally to a device for
pressing clothes, and more particularly to an ironing structure
which is used in conjunction with a hair drier serving as a heat
source.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] A portable flatiron is useful adjunct for a frequent
traveler; nevertheless it gives an added weight to the luggage. In
view of the fact that the flatiron comprises a circuit and a
heating assembly, the flatiron is relatively heavy. The flatiron
takes up space in the luggage and adds additional weight to the
luggage, thereby causing the luggage weight to surpass the weight
limit that is allowed by the airliners.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The primary objective of the present invention is to provide
an ironing structure which is used to press clothes in conjunction
with a hair drier serving as a heat source of the ironing
structure. Both ironing structure and the hair drier are useful
adjuncts for the travelers.
[0006] In keeping with the principle of the present invention, the
foregoing objective of the present invention is attained by an
ironing structure comprising a hollow shell and a blow drier. The
hollow shell is provided with a soleplate and a receptacle opposite
to the soleplate.
[0007] In use, the barrel of the blow drier is fitted into the
receptacle such that the handle of the blow drier serves as the
handle of the ironing structure. The blow drier sends out a stream
of hot air to warm up the soleplate.
[0008] The features and the advantages of the present invention
will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of
the following detailed description of two preferred embodiments of
the present invention with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
BRIEF DESCIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a hollow shell of a first
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 2 shows a side sectional view of the hollow shell of
the embodiment of the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the first preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 4 shows a sectional schematic view of the first
preferred embodiment of the present of invention at work.
[0013] FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of a hollow shell of a second
preferred embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 6 shows a side sectional view of the hollow shell of
the second preferred embodiment of the present invention in
combination.
[0015] FIG. 7 shows a side schematic view of the second preferred
embodiment of the present invention in use.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0016] As shown in FIG. 14, an ironing structure of a first
preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a pressing
unit 10 and a hot air generating unit 1. The pressing unit 10 is a
shell, whereas the hot air generating unit 1 is a blow drier.
[0017] The shell 10 is provided in the top with a receiving portion
11, and in the bottom with a soleplate 13. The receiving portion 11
and the soleplate 13 are made integrally with the shell 10. Located
between the receiving portion 11 and the soleplate 13 is a hollow
interior. The receiving portion 11 is provided with an open top 12
and in the outer wall with a retaining ring 111 and a retaining
protrusion 112. The blow drier 1 is provided at one end of a barrel
2 with a retaining slot 4 and a retaining indentation 5. The
ironing structure of the present invention is used in such a manner
that the barrel 2 of the blow drier 1 is engaged with the receiving
portion 11 of the shell 10, and that the handle of the blow drier
serves as the handle of the ironing structure, and further that the
soleplate 13 of the shell 10 is warmed up by the hot air streams 3
of the blow drier 1 for pressing clothes. The soleplate 13 is
provided with a plurality of ventilation holes 14. The barrel 2 of
the blow drier 1 is held securely in place by the retaining ring
111 which is retained in the retaining slot 4, and the retaining
protrusion 112 which is retained in the retaining indentation
5.
[0018] As shown in FIGS. 5-7, the ironing structure of a second
preferred embodiment of the present invention is basically similar
in construction to that of the first preferred embodiment of the
present invention, with the difference being that the shell 10 of
the second preferred embodiment is provided in the bottom side with
a soleplate 15 which is made separately and is attached to the
bottom side of the shell 10 by a plurality of fastening means. The
bottom side of the shell 10 is provided with a plurality of
threaded tubes 101 fastened thereto. The soleplate 15 is provided
with a plurality of through holes and fastening screws 6. The
soleplate 15 is fastened to the bottom side of the shell 10 by the
fastening screws 6 which are engaged with the threaded tubes 101
via the through holes of the soleplate 15. The soleplate 15 is
provided with a plurality of ventilation holes and hot air channels
131 for use in prewarming the clothes to be pressed.
[0019] The embodiments of the present invention described are to be
regarded in all respects as being merely illustrative and
nonrestrictive. Accordingly, the present invention may be embodied
in other specific forms without deviating from the spirit thereof
The present invention is therefore to be limited only by the scopes
of the following claims.
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