Thermostat control for an electric iron
US5446983A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 9, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 9, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD06F75/265
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electric iron includes an electrically heated soleplate and a housing including a handle portion and a saddle portion. A thermostat is mounted on the soleplate for sensing the temperature thereof. An actuator is rotatably connected to the thermostat for establishing an operating temperature for the soleplate. A track is formed in the saddle portion of the housing. The track extends arcuately in a horizontal plane through the skirt and has a vertical slope. A control member is movably retained within the track. A linkage interconnects the control member to the actuator for converting the combined arcuate and vertical movement of the control member to rotational movement of the actuator.
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