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Hinged support for portable mechanical ironing machine

US4642921A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 1, 1985
Grant dateFeb 17, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
  • CPC primaryD06F71/023
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A portable mechanical ironing machine comprising a base supporting a fixed lower ironing plate, and a head hinged to the base and carrying a movable upper ironing plate. Compression spring devices are provided for applying ironing pressure to the movable upper ironing plate when it is in the closed position, and to pull the upper ironing plate towards the open position when the movable upper ironing plate is raised with respect to the fixed ironing plate. The spring devices are supported by a spring support which is movable between two stable positions, those positions being angularly offset with respect to each other. The ironing machine also comprises a handle pivoted to the head, and the handle is connected to the spring support for the compression spring devices by means of a kinematic connecting rod and crank mechanism. The connecting rod is pivoted to a fork which is pivoted at one end to the base and coupled at the other end to the spring support by means of a slot and pin coupling. The upper end of the spring support is associated with a first hook movable with the support and a second hook is fastened to the head pivoted at one of its ends and movable between a first locki…

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