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Automatic ironing press

US4553343A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Filing dateJul 2, 1984
Grant dateNov 19, 1985
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F71/046
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An automatic ironing press comprising a bedplate (2), a fixed ironing plate (3) fastened to said bedplate, a pressing arm (4) swingably mounted onto said bedplate (2), and an ironing plate (6), heated and pivotally mounted to the arm (4), wherein an assembly of toggle levers (13, 14, 16) cooperating with a toothed sector (7) driven by motor means, is provided. The toggle assembly is provided with spring means (18) and causes the arm (4) to be closed with a constant pressing force, independently from the thickness of the material undergoing the ironing operation.

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