Abstract: The present application relates to steam iron (10) comprising a soleplate (12), a discharge element (14), a retaining member (16) and a collection compartment (17). The soleplate (12) comprises a steam chamber (13) for generating steam. The steam chamber (13) comprising an opening (13A) arranged at a rear end (R) of the soleplate (12). The discharge element (14) extends from the opening (13A). The collection compartment (17) is formed in the discharge element (14) for collecting calcified deposits (S) formed in the steam chamber (13). The retaining member (16) is arranged in the discharge element (14). T retaining member (16) extends over a front end portion (P1) of the collection compartment (17) to retain the calcified deposits (S) in the collection comportment (17). This invention prevents the calcified deposits from escaping from the collection compartment when the steam iron is tilted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for generating steam. The device (1) comprises a plate (2) forming a surface, and a heating element (3) to heat the plate (2) to a predetermined temperature being at least above water evaporation temperature. The plate (2) is inclined at an angle compared to the horizontal direction to define an upper end and a lower end. The device (1) also comprises a water inlet arrangement (4) for dispensing water onto the plate (2) proximate the upper end, a control unit (11) to control the flow of water dispensed onto the plate (2), and a scale collection container (5) disposed adjacent to the plate (2). The control unit (11) is configured to control the flow of water dispensed onto the plate (2) and the temperature of the plate (2) so that substantially all the water dispensed onto the plate (2) evaporates before it reaches the lower end (15) of the plate (2).

Abstract: A domestic appliance, such as a steam iron or a coffee making apparatus. The appliance comprising a housing, a water reservoir, an actuator, and a boiler for providing hot water or steam for an appliance. An input of the actuator is connected to the water reservoir, an output of the actuator is connected to an inlet of the boiler. In operation, the actuator introduces vibrations which are transmitted to the housing and radiated by the housing to the environment which cause unwanted sounds and noise. The unwanted sounds and noise induced by these vibrations is substantially reduced via two leaf springs mounted at opposite sides of the actuator which reduce the transmission of the vibrating energy by moving the actuator in a direction opposite to a direction of the movement of the drive member.

Abstract: A domestic appliance, such as a steam iron or a coffee making apparatus. The appliance comprises a housing, a water reservoir, an actuator, and a boiler for providing hot water or steam for an appliance. An input of the actuator is connected to the water reservoir, an output of the actuator is connected to an inlet of the boiler. In operation, the actuator introduces vibrations which are transmitted to the housing and radiated by the housing to the environment which cause unwanted sounds and noise. The unwanted sounds and noise induced by these vibrations is substantially reduced via two leaf springs mounted at opposite sides of the actuator which reduce the transmission of the vibrating energy by moving the actuator in a direction opposite to a direction of the movement of the drive member.

Abstract: A domestic appliance, such as a steam iron or a coffee making apparatus comprises a housing, a water reservoir, an actuator, and a boiler for providing hot water or steam for use by the appliance. In operation, a plunger pump of the actuator is reciprocating at the mains frequency, which introduces vibrations. To reduce undesired sound and noise from the vibrations, the domestic appliance further comprises a sub frame and a base frame, wherein the actuator is mounted on the sub frame and a resilient member is arranged between the sub frame and the base frame for moveably mounting the sub frame at the base frame.

Abstract: The present application relates to steam iron (10) comprising a soleplate (12), a discharge element (14), a retaining member (16) and a collection compartment (17). The soleplate (12) comprises a steam chamber (13) for generating steam. The steam chamber (13) comprising an opening (13A) arranged at a rear end (R) of the soleplate (12). The discharge element (14) extends from the opening (13A). The collection compartment (17) is formed in the discharge element (14) for collecting calcified deposits (S) formed in the steam chamber (13). The retaining member (16) is arranged in the discharge element (14). T retaining member (16) extends over a front end portion (P1) of the collection compartment (17) to retain the calcified deposits (S) in the collection comportment (17). This invention prevents the calcified deposits from escaping from the collection compartment when the steam iron is tilted.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment steaming appliance comprising a sole plate assembly (1) comprising a steam channel (6) for receiving a flow of steam, an ironing plate (3) comprising an ironing surface (4) and an opposing upper surface, wherein the steam channel (6) extends along the upper surface of the ironing plate (3), and a vent (7) extending through said ironing plate (3) from said steam channel (6) to said ironing surface (4). The steam channel (6) is configured to divide the flow of steam into multiple flow paths that reconverge above said vent (7) from different directions to control the direction of the resultant flow of steam out of said vent (7) relative to said ironing surface (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to an ironing system (20) comprising a steam iron (200) and a base unit (250) adapted to cooperate with each other such that the steam iron (200) can take a first position (P1) in which the steam iron (200) is docked on the base unit (250), and a second position (P2) in which the steam iron (200) is undocked from the base unit (250). The steam iron (200) is cordlessly detached from the base unit (250) in the second position (P2). The steam iron (200) comprises a water reservoir (201) arranged to store water, and a soleplate (202) for generating steam from water in the water reservoir (201) when the steam iron (200) is in the second position (P2). The base unit (250) comprises a water delivery mechanism (251) for supplying water to the water reservoir (201) when the steam iron (200) is in the first position (PI), and a power supply unit (252) for supplying energy to the soleplate (202) when the steam iron (200) is in the first position (P1), for heating the soleplate (202).

Abstract: The present application relates to a steam iron head (30). The steam iron head (30) has a steam inlet (36), a steam pathway (40), and at least one steam vent through which steam is discharged from the steam iron head. The steam pathway (40) has a first steam flow section (50) and a second steam flow section (60). The first steam flow section (50) defines an indirect flow path between the steam inlet (36) and a second steam flow section (60). The second steam flow section (60) defines a cyclonic flow path between the first steam flow section (50) and the at least one steam vent. The present application also relates to a steam system iron (10) having a steam iron head (30). This invention helps remove any water droplets, for example formed by condensation, from the steam flow passing through the steam iron head from the steam inlet to the at least one steam vent.

Abstract: The present application relates to a steam iron (1) for treating garments, comprising a heel (2) to rest the steam iron (1) on a supporting surface (S) when the steam iron (1) is not treating garments, a pressurization unit (3) having a chamber (4) comprising a water inlet (5) for receiving water and a water outlet (6). The pressurization unit (3) is adapted so that, in a rest position (PI) where the heel (2) is placed on the supporting surface (S), it generates an air vacuum in the chamber (4) to draw water into the chamber (4) via the water inlet (5) and, in a lifted position (P2) where the heel (2) is not placed on the supporting surface (S), pressurizes the water drawn in the chamber (4). The steam iron also comprises a steam engine (7) for generating steam from water towards the garments and a water output channel (8) for carrying water under pressure from the water outlet (6) to the steam engine (7).

Abstract: The present application relates to a steam iron (1) for treating garments, comprising a heel (2) to rest the steam iron (1) on a supporting surface (S) when the steam iron (1) is not treating garments, a pressurisation unit (3) having a chamber (4) comprising a water inlet (5) for receiving water and a water outlet (6). The pressurisation unit (3) is adapted so that, in a rest position (P1) where the heel (2) is placed on the supporting surface (S), it generates an air vacuum in the chamber (4) to draw water into the chamber (4) via the water inlet (5) and, in a lifted position (P2) where the heel (2) is not placed on the supporting surface (S), pressurises the water drawn in the chamber (4). The steam iron also comprises a steam engine (7) for generating steam from water towards the garments and a water output channel (8) for carrying water under pressure from the water outlet (6) to the steam engine (7).

Abstract: The present application relates to an ironing appliance comprising a soleplate (10), a heating element (20) for heating the soleplate (20), a controller (30) for controlling the heating power of the heating element (20), a temperature sensor (40) for sensing a temperature of the soleplate (10). The controller (30) is adapted to determine a temperature gradient of the soleplate (10) as a rate of change of the temperature of the soleplate over time, and a temperature difference between the temperature of the soleplate (10) and a first predetermined temperature (T1). The controller (30) is adapted to control the heating power of the heating element (20) based on the temperature gradient and the temperature difference. This solution allows that the soleplate can be heated in a way that minimises overshoot and undershoot of temperature.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for generating steam. The device (1) comprises a plate (2) forming a surface, and a heating element (3) to heat the plate (2) to a predetermined temperature being at least above water evaporation temperature. The plate (2) is inclined at an angle compared to the horizontal direction to define an upper end and a lower end. The device (1) also comprises a water inlet arrangement (4) for dispensing water onto the plate (2) proximate the upper end, a control unit (11) to control the flow of water dispensed onto the plate (2), and a scale collection container (5) disposed adjacent to the plate (2). The control unit (11) is configured to control the flow of water dispensed onto the plate (2) and the temperature of the plate (2) so that substantially all the water dispensed onto the plate (2) evaporates before it reaches the lower end (15) of the plate (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment steaming appliance comprising a sole plate assembly (1) comprising a steam channel (6) for receiving a flow of steam, an ironing plate (3) comprising an ironing surface (4) and an opposing upper surface, wherein the steam channel (6) extends along the upper surface of the ironing plate (3), and a vent (7) extending through said ironing plate (3) from said steam channel (6) to said ironing surface (4). The steam channel (6) is configured to divide the flow of steam into multiple flow paths that reconverge above said vent (7) from different directions to control the direction of the resultant flow of steam out of said vent (7) relative to said ironing surface (4).

Abstract: The present application relates to a steam iron head (30). The steam iron head (30) has a steam inlet (36), a steam pathway (40), and at least one steam vent through which steam is discharged from the steam iron head. The steam pathway (40) has a first steam flow section (50) and a second steam flow section (60). The first steam flow section (50) defines an indirect flow path between the steam inlet (36) and a second steam flow section (60). The second steam flow section (60) defines a cyclonic flow path between the first steam flow section (50) and the at least one steam vent. The present application also relates to a steam system iron (10) having a steam iron head (30). This invention helps remove any water droplets, for example formed by condensation, from the steam flow passing through the steam iron head from the steam inlet to the at least one steam vent.

Abstract: A garment steamer (1) comprising a base body (10) accommodating a liquid water tank (26); a liquid water pump (32), having a water inlet (32a) and a water outlet (32b), wherein the water inlet (32a) is fluidly connected to the liquid water tank (26). The garment steamer also comprises a steam head (50) that is moveable with respect to the base body (10) and that accommodates a steam chamber (70), having a liquid water inlet and a steam outlet, wherein said steam outlet includes at least one steam nozzle (76); a heating element (72) that is provided in or adjacent said steam chamber (70), and configured to evaporate liquid water passing through said steam chamber. A liquid water tube (38b, 38c) fluidly interconnects the water outlet (32b) of the water pump (32) and the liquid water inlet of the steam chamber (70) in the steam head (50).

Abstract: The present application relates to a fabric clamp (9) for a garment steamer (1). The fabric clamp (9) has a first clamp portion (10) through which steam is emittable. The fabric clamp (9) also has a second clamp portion (12) which is movable relative to the first clamp portion (10) between a closed position and an open position. The second clamp portion (12) has a steam vent (40) through which steam from the first clamp portion (10) is emittable, and a heater for heating the second clamp portion (12). The present application also relates to a garment steamer (1) and an accessory for a garment steamer (1). This fabric clamp enables a user to remove creases and create pleats from fabric more effectively, and the integrated heater also helps to prevent condensation.

Abstract: The present application relates to a garment steamer head (10) comprising a body (11) to serve as a handle, and a steam nozzle (12) connected to the body (11). The body (11) includes a connector (17) for coupling the garment steamer head (10) to a steam supply hose (16) of a garment steamer. The connector (17) comprises a coupling element (19) that is rotatable relative to the body (11) and steam nozzle (12) such that the body (11) and steam nozzle (12) together are rotatable relative to the steam supply hose (16) when the steam supply hose (16) is connected to the coupling element (19). The garment steamer head (10) further comprises a link pipe (21) connected between the connector (17) and the steam nozzle (12). The link pipe (21) is made of a flexible material to allow rotation of the coupling element (19) relative to the body (11).

Abstract: A garment steamer (1) comprising a base body (10) accommodating a liquid water tank (26); a liquid water pump (32), having a water inlet (32a) and a water outlet (32b), wherein the water inlet (32a) is fluidly connected to the liquid water tank (26). The garment steamer also comprises a steam head (50) that is moveable with respect to the base body (10) and that accommodates a steam chamber (70), having a liquid water inlet and a steam outlet, wherein said steam outlet includes at least one steam nozzle (76); a heating element (72) that is provided in or adjacent said steam chamber (70), and configured to evaporate liquid water passing through said steam chamber. A liquid water tube (38b, 38c) fluidly interconnects the water outlet (32b) of the water pump (32) and the liquid water inlet of the steam chamber (70) in the steam head (50).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for generating steam comprising a water heating chamber in which water is heated to generate steam. The apparatus also includes a cavity having an inlet communicating with the water heating chamber so that water in the water heating chamber is received in the cavity and a sealable outlet. The cavity is configured to limit the flow of convection currents in the water received in the cavity so that scales and/or solid particles suspended in the water accumulate in the cavity. Alternatively, a guide member is disposed at the inlet to the cavity which is configured to guide scales and/or solid particles suspended in the water into the cavity.