Smoothing Appliance

- SEB S.A.

A smoothing appliance includes a handle and a smoothing head connected to the handle. The appliance further includes: a steam circuit including a steam generator; and an air intake circuit including a fan configured to be rotated by a motor. The smoothing head includes a treatment side and a rear side opposite the treatment side, the smoothing head extending in a longitudinal direction between the treatment side and the rear side. The treatment side includes at least one steam vent connected to the steam circuit and at least one intake port connected to the air intake circuit. The treatment side is non-planar and an outer plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and running through an outermost point on the treatment side relative to the longitudinal direction is spaced at least 1 mm from an inner plane running through the at least one intake port on the treatment side.

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Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to the field of small household appliances, more specifically to smoothing appliances.

STATE OF THE ART

Irons are conventionally used to iron garments. Due to the constraints of using an iron (for example, the need for an ironing board), portable smoothing appliances have been developed that do not require the use of an ironing board and are quick and easy to use. These appliances are commonly referred to as “steamers.” Smoothing appliances remove wrinkles through the application of a hot smoothing side to the garment, while it is hanging on a hanger, in combination with steam release. Smoothing appliances can be used to remove wrinkles from garments, provided they are used correctly.

In practice, it has been observed that the user does not sufficiently tension the garment and does not press the smoothing side firmly enough against the garment, thereby limiting the action of the appliance. This means that the garment is not ironed as well as it would have been if the appliance had been used correctly. As a result, smoothing appliances have been provided that not only suction the garment, but also heat it and release steam. However, the suction can sometimes cause creases, which is particularly undesirable. Moreover, when in use, despite the suction, the garment is not perfectly pressed against the treatment side, which does not allow for optimal smoothing.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION

The invention aims to provide a portable smoothing appliance incorporating suction technology combined with steam release to ensure optimal smoothing.

According to a first embodiment, a smoothing appliance is provided comprising a handle and a smoothing head connected to the handle, the appliance further comprising:

    • a steam circuit comprising a steam generator;
    • an air intake circuit comprising a fan designed to be rotated by a motor;
      in which the smoothing head comprises a treatment side designed to be placed opposite a fabric item to be smoothed and a rear side opposite the treatment side, the smoothing head extending in a longitudinal direction between the treatment side and the rear side, the treatment side comprising at least one steam vent connected to the steam circuit and at least one intake port connected to the air intake circuit,
      in which the treatment side is non-planar and in which an outer plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and running through an outermost point on the treatment side relative to the longitudinal direction is at least 1 mm from an inner plane parallel to the outer plane and running through the at least one intake port on the treatment side.

According to advantageous and non-limiting characteristics, taken alone or in any combination:

    • The handle is shaped so that it can be grasped with only one hand and enable the appliance to be moved opposite the fabric item to be smoothed. Advantageously, the handle has an elongated shape and has a circumference of less than 20 cm.
    • The smoothing appliance weighs less than 2 kg, preferably less than 1.5 kg.
    • the outer plane is at least 2 mm from the inner plane;
    • the outer plane is at least 4 mm from the inner plane;
    • the at least one intake port is positioned at a peripheral point on the treatment side;
    • the appliance comprises at least two intake ports positioned at two peripheral points on the treatment side, opposite each other;
    • the intake ports on the treatment side are positioned only around the edge of the treatment side;
    • the appliance comprises a plurality of intake ports positioned around the edge of the treatment side; the intake ports being grouped around two opposing peripheral areas of the treatment side;
    • the at least one intake port can be in the form of a slit or a hole;
    • the intake port or ports extend along at least one straight or curved intake line;
    • the treatment side has a curved profile;
    • the at least one intake port is separated from the at least one steam vent by a distance of at least 15 mm in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction;
    • the at least one steam vent is positioned in the outer plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction;
    • the air intake circuit is configured to allow for an air intake flow rate greater than 10 m3/hr and less than 60 m3/hr;
    • the air intake circuit is configured to allow for an air intake flow rate greater than 20 m3/hr and less than 50 m3/hr;
    • the treatment side comprises a soleplate in which the at least one steam vent is arranged, the at least one intake port being disposed around the soleplate;
    • the treatment side has a substantially rectangular shape and comprises a plurality of intake ports disposed along two long sides of said rectangular shape;
    • the treatment side has a substantially triangular shape and comprises a plurality of intake ports disposed along one side of said triangular shape;
    • the appliance further comprises at least one intake port disposed at an angle opposite said side of the triangular shape.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferential embodiment. This description will be given in reference to the attached figures, in which:

FIG. 1 shows a smoothing appliance according to a particular embodiment;

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the smoothing appliance;

FIG. 3 is a second cross-sectional view of the smoothing appliance;

FIG. 4 is a cross-section of the head of the smoothing appliance.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

It will be noted that, in this document, the terms “vertical,” “lower,” “upper,” “front,” “rear” used to describe the smoothing appliance refer to this appliance when it is lying flat on its baseplate.

FIG. 1 shows a smoothing appliance 1 with a portable housing 10 comprising a handle 4 surmounted by a smoothing head 2 comprising a treatment side 20 designed to be moved opposite a fabric item to be smoothed. The side of the portable housing 10 on which the treatment side 20 is disposed corresponds to the front part of the portable housing 10.

The smoothing appliance also has the particular feature of comprising a baseplate 6 extending from the handle 4 on the opposite side of the smoothing head 2.

With reference to FIG. 2, the portable housing 10 further comprises an air intake circuit, including a fan 21 designed to be rotated by a motor 23. The fan 21 and the motor 23 are preferably arranged in the smoothing head 2.

The portable housing 10 also comprises a steam circuit comprising a steam generator 61. Such a steam generator 61 is preferably arranged in the baseplate 6.

The steam circuit is designed to allow steam to be released on the treatment side 20 and the air intake circuit is designed to allow air to be drawn in on the treatment side 20.

Preferably, the portable housing is made of plastic. For example, the portable housing can be made of polypropylene or of polycarbonate.

As its name suggests, the housing is portable. Accordingly, it is designed to be held by an individual and the appliance is designed to be operated with one hand, in particular while being held by the handle 4.

The portable housing 10 preferably comprises control means 8 (such as buttons) configured to control the steam release and air intake. Preferably, the control means 8 are arranged on the handle 4. These control means 8 are preferably designed to be operated by the user with the hand used to hold the portable housing of the smoothing appliance.

In addition, the handle 4 is designed to contain electric wiring, for example to supply power to the motor 23.

Preferably, the handle 4 weighs around 50 grams.

The baseplate 6 comprises a flat outer side 60 designed to enable the appliance to be placed on a substantially flat surface S in a “resting” position, as shown in FIG. 3. This side 60 is preferably a distal side of the baseplate 6.

When the appliance 1 is in its resting position, the longitudinal axis P of the handle 4 (shown in FIG. 3) is preferably tilted slightly forward. Specifically, the portable housing 10 is configured so that the longitudinal axis P makes a non-zero angle with an axis orthogonal to the outer side 60 (corresponding to the surface S of the appliance), for example an angle of around 15°.

According to another embodiment, the longitudinal axis P of the handle 4 is perpendicular to the outer side 60.

Preferentially, the baseplate 6 has a rear side with a button for switching on the appliance.

Preferably, the baseplate 6 also comprises a power cord for connection to a household power supply network. The cord can be removable.

The cord preferably has a length greater than 200 cm. Preferably, the cord weighs around 150 grams when the appliance 1 is held by a user at a height of around 1.5 meters from the floor.

As previously explained, the baseplate 6 preferably comprises a steam generator 61 that is part of the steam circuit. The steam generator 61 is suitable for generating steam from liquid from a liquid tank 62. The steam generator 61 defines an enclosure designed to hold liquid, and the steam generator 61 preferably comprises at least one shielded heating element 65 enabling liquid from the tank 62 to be heated in the enclosure. Preferably, the steam generator 61 is connected to a pipe 41 in the steam circuit that is arranged to allow steam to flow from the steam generator 61 to the smoothing head 2.

The steam generator 61 is typically produced in a metal body, for example aluminum, and preferably weighs around 250 grams. This weight typically includes the weight of the aluminum structure, of the shielded heating element 65, of the electrical safety and temperature control elements, and of a concentrator, which are preferably comprised in the steam generator 61.

The liquid tank 62 is preferably part of the steam circuit, preferentially comprised in the portable housing 10 and arranged in the baseplate 6. According to one embodiment not shown, the tank 62 is removable.

According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the tank 62 is arranged in the front part of the portable housing 10, or more specifically the front part of the baseplate 6.

The tank 62 preferably comprises a transparent shell defining the outer wall of the tank 62, fitted with a removable cap 620 enabling the tank 62 to be filled. The tank 62 is suitable for holding a liquid, typically water or a liquid solution diluted in water.

The tank 62 preferably has a capacity of approximately 100 mL. When empty, the tank preferably weighs around 50 grams. For example, when the tank 62 contains approximately 100 grams of water and is therefore filled 100%, it weighs around 150 grams.

Also preferably, the steam circuit comprises a pump 63 designed to circulate liquid from the tank 62 to the steam generator 61, and this pump 63 is advantageously arranged in the baseplate 6.

The pump 63 preferably weighs around 50 grams.

The smoothing head 2 is connected to an upper end of the handle 4 and the baseplate 6 is connected to a lower end of the handle 4 opposite the upper end. According to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the lower part of the handle 4 has a flared shape with a cross-section that increases progressively as it gets closer to the baseplate 6.

The smoothing head 2 comprises a front end with the treatment side 20 designed to be moved opposite a fabric item to be smoothed. The smoothing head 2 also comprises a rear end with a rear side opposite the treatment side 20. Thus, the smoothing head 2 extends along a longitudinal direction T shown in FIG. 3 between the treatment side 20 and the rear side.

The treatment side 20 preferably comprises a treatment plate 200, preferably metallic, for example an aluminum treatment plate 200.

This treatment plate 200 can, for example, be a soleplate 200 to improve smoothing as explained below. Such a soleplate 200 can be heated by one or more heating elements 26 arranged in the smoothing head near the treatment side 20.

The treatment side 20 comprises at least one steam vent 24 connected to the steam circuit and at least one intake port 22 connected to the air intake circuit. Preferably, it comprises a plurality of steam vents 24 and a plurality of intake ports 22.

The various steam vents 24 and intake ports 22 can be in the form of holes or slits. In the example shown in FIG. 1, the steam vents 24 are in the form of holes and the intake ports 22 are in the form of slits.

Preferably, the various steam vents 24 and intake ports 22 extend along at least one straight or curved line. Thus, if a vent or port is shaped like a slit, the slit can extend along a straight or curved line. In another possible case, the vents or ports in a set are each hole-shaped and can be arranged to extend along a straight or curved line. The vents and ports in this set of vents and ports are then arranged close to each other, that is, each vent and port is preferably arranged less than 5 mm from a consecutive vent or port arranged on the line. Advantageously, the aforementioned set of vents and ports comprises only vents and ports of the same type, for example intake ports 22, and are said to extend along an intake line.

The overall treatment side 20 is preferably non-planar. For example, the treatment side 20 can have a curved profile. Preferably, the treatment side 20 has a concave profile. According to a certain embodiment, the treatment side 20 can be designed in several planes and its profile is non-linear, with different consecutive segments, each segment defining an angle different by 0° and by 180° with a consecutive segment. As another example, the treatment side 20 can comprise a partially curved profile that comprises one or more curved segments and one or more straight segments.

The treatment plate 200 can be flat as shown in the figures, or it can be non-planar (for example, concave).

With reference to FIG. 4, the distance between an outer plane P1 orthogonal to the longitudinal direction T and running through an outermost point on the treatment side 20 relative to the longitudinal direction T and an inner plane P2 parallel to the outer plane P1 and running through at least one intake port 22 on the treatment side 20 is non-zero, preferably at least 1 mm. Preferably, the outer plane P1 is at least 2 mm from the inner plane P2 and even more preferably at least 4 mm. The distance between the outer plane P1 and the inner plane P2 is preferably less than or equal to 10 mm, and even more preferably less than or equal to 6 mm. In other words, at least one intake port 22 is arranged such that it is recessed from plane P1. Thus, when the treatment side 20 is moved closer to and opposite a fabric item, the at least one recessed intake port 22 will not be the first point of contact between the treatment side 20 and the fabric item. The fact that at least one intake port 22 is recessed means that the treatment side 20 is generally non-planar.

Advantageously, at least one steam vent 24 is positioned in the outer plane P1 orthogonal to the longitudinal direction T. In other words, a steam vent 24 is separated from an intake port 22 by a non-zero distance in the longitudinal direction T. Preferably, a steam vent 24 is separated from an intake port 22 by a distance greater than or equal to 1 mm, even more preferably greater than or equal to 2 mm and even more preferably greater than or equal to 4 mm. Preferably, a steam vent 24 is separated from an intake port 22 by a distance of less than or equal to 10 mm, and even more preferably less than or equal to 6 mm.

Preferably, at least one steam vent 24 is positioned on the treatment plate 200.

Preferentially, the intake ports 22 are separated from the steam vents 24 by a distance in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction T of at least 10 mm. Preferably, the intake ports 22 are separated from the steam vents 24 by a distance in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction T of less than or equal to 50 mm. Also preferably, the intake ports 22 are separated from the steam vents 24 by a distance in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction T comprised between 15 mm and 35 mm.

It should be noted that whenever reference is made to a distance between vents or ports or relative to a vent or port, this is understood to be between the centers of the vents or ports or relative to the center of a vent or port.

Advantageously, at least one intake port 22 is positioned at a peripheral point on the treatment side 20. “Peripheral” means that the point is near one edge of the treatment side 20. Preferably, the peripheral point is separated from one edge of the treatment side 20 by a distance in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction T of less than or equal to 10 mm, even more preferably less than or equal to 7 mm and even more preferably less than or equal to 5 mm. Preferably, the peripheral point is separated from one edge of the treatment side 20 by a distance in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction T greater than or equal to 1 mm, more preferably greater than or equal to 3 mm and even more preferably greater than or equal to 5 mm.

Preferentially, the intake ports 22 are arranged in the upper or lower parts of the treatment side 20. The lower part of the treatment side 20 is an end of the treatment side 20 located on the handle 4 side. The upper part of the treatment side 20 is an end of the treatment side 20 opposite the lower part. In other words, when the appliance 1 is in its resting position, the upper part is higher (further from the floor) than the lower part of the treatment side 20.

In fact, the intake ports 22 are preferably not arranged on lateral parts of the treatment side. Therefore, the intake ports 22 are preferably arranged in the upper and/or lower parts of the treatment side 20. In other words, the treatment side 20 is devoid of lateral intake ports, meaning it is devoid of laterally-placed intake ports.

Preferably, the treatment side 20 comprises at least two intake ports 22 positioned at two peripheral points on the treatment side 20, opposite each other. Advantageously, a first intake port 22 is arranged in the upper part of the treatment side 20 and a second intake port 22 is arranged in the lower part of the treatment side 20. According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the treatment side 20 comprises a first slit-shaped intake port 22A arranged in the upper part and a second slit-shaped intake port 22B arranged in the lower part.

Preferentially, the treatment side 20 comprises a plurality of intake ports 22 positioned around the edge of the treatment side 20, and the intake ports 22 are grouped around two peripheral areas of the treatment side opposite each other, typically the upper part and the lower part of the treatment side 20.

According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the intake ports 22A, 22B are disposed around the treatment plate 200. In other words, the intake ports 22 are not arranged on the treatment plate 200.

The treatment side 20 can have various shapes, for example a rectangular or triangular shape. According to a certain embodiment, the treatment side 20 has a substantially rectangular shape and comprises a plurality of intake ports 22 disposed along two long sides of the rectangular shape. “Long sides” refers to the two sides of the rectangular shape that are the longest of all the sides.

According to another embodiment, the treatment side 20 has a substantially triangular shape and comprises a plurality of intake ports 22 disposed along one side of the triangular shape. Moreover, at least one intake port 22 is preferably disposed at the corner opposite this side of the triangular shape.

According to this embodiment, advantageously, when the appliance 1 is in its resting position, the treatment side 20 is disposed so that one side, referred to as the main side, of the triangular shape is parallel to the floor. Preferably, the triangular shape is an isosceles triangle and the base of this isosceles triangle (the side with a different length from the two sides of equal length) is the main side. Also advantageously, several of the intake ports 22 are disposed along the main side. Furthermore, at least one intake port 22 is preferably disposed at the corner opposite the main side.

The architecture of the treatment side 20 shown makes it easier to press a fabric item against the treatment side 20 when smoothing. In fact, the fabric item is drawn towards the intake ports 22 and, as these ports are “recessed” as defined above, the fabric item is pressed more closely against the treatment side 20 than according to an embodiment in which the treatment side 20 is flat.

Advantageously, the intake ports 22 comprise a filter.

Advantageously, a secondary steam generator 25 is arranged in the smoothing head 2. The secondary steam generator 25 is part of the steam circuit. The secondary steam generator 25 is preferably connected to the pipe 41. In fact, the secondary steam generator 25 is used to re-vaporize liquid from the steam generator 61, known as the “primary steam generator”, which has flowed through the pipe 41. Indeed, as it flows through the pipe 41, the steam can cool to the point at which part of it condenses. Thus, steam condensate flows to the secondary steam generator 25. The secondary steam generator 25 preferably vaporizes this condensate so that no liquid is released via the steam vents 24. It is particularly advantageous to keep liquid from being released through the steam vents 24, as this would wet the fabric item being treated and prevent it from being properly smoothed. To vaporize the condensate, the secondary steam generator 25 preferably comprises at least one PTC thermistor or shielded heating element 26. The secondary steam generator 25 can also be referred to as an “evaporator” since it reheats the steam generated by the steam generator 61.

Preferably, the shielded heating element or elements 26 of the secondary steam generator 25 are in thermal contact with the treatment side 20. Thus, the treatment side 20, preferably more specifically the soleplate 200, can be heated by the heating element or elements 26 of the secondary steam generator 25, allowing for more effective smoothing when the treatment side 20 is positioned opposite a fabric item.

According to an embodiment not shown, a silicone piece is placed between the heating element or elements 26 of the secondary steam generator 25 and the treatment side 20 so that the temperature of the treatment side 20 does not exceed a certain temperature threshold, typically 150° C.

The secondary steam generator 25 is typically produced in a metal body, for example aluminum.

The secondary steam generator 25 also preferably comprises electrical safety and temperature control elements.

The assembly comprising the treatment side 20 and the secondary steam generator 25 thus preferably weighs around 100 grams.

The smoothing head 2 comprises a motor 23 that is part of the air intake circuit. Preferably, motor 23 is arranged inside smoothing head 2 in the axial extension of treatment side 20. The motor 23 extends along a longitudinal axis M illustrated in FIG. 3.

In accordance with FIG. 3, the smoothing head 2 has a slender shape extending transversely to the handle 4, preferentially at an angle α of around 65° relative to the longitudinal axis P of the handle. Preferably, the handle 4 extends along an axis that runs through at least part of the motor 23. The P and M axes advantageously intersect.

The motor 23 is suitable for rotating the fan 21. The fan 21, which is part of the air intake circuit, draws air from the air intake ports 22.

The assembly comprising the motor 23 and the fan 21 preferably weighs around 300 grams.

Preferably, the air intake circuit is configured to allow an air intake flow rate greater than 10 m3/hr and less than 60 m3/hr and, even more preferably, an air intake flow rate greater than 20 m3/hr and less than 50 m3/hr.

The operation of the appliance will now be described.

When the user wishes to use the appliance, he or she fills the tank 62 with liquid (preferably water) and then switches the appliance 1 on by pressing the power button. The appliance is assumed to have been connected to the household power supply network via the power cord. The heating element of the primary steam generator 61 and of the secondary steam generator 25 is then powered up to its operating temperature, which is advantageously controlled by a thermostat.

When the user wishes to use the appliance in a vertical smoothing position, he or she moves the treatment side 20 vertically towards the fabric item to be smoothed, then presses the control means 8 (in this case, preferably a button), which activates the pump 63 and allows liquid to flow from the tank 62 to the primary steam generator 61.

The steam produced in the primary steam generator 61 then escapes through the pipe 4 towards the secondary steam generator 25, if any, and then through the steam vents 24. The steam is then diffused onto the fabric item, which, combined with the heating and drying action of the treatment plate 200, smoothes it.

Simultaneously, the control means 8 can be set to activate an air intake in combination with the steam release. For example, pressing on the control means 8 can power up the motor 23, which then starts running. As a result, the fan 21 is rotated and air is drawn in through the intake ports 22. In particular, the air intake helps press the fabric item against the treatment side 20. Pressing the fabric item onto the treatment side 20 is also made possible by the architecture of the treatment side 20. The steam release combined with the air intake thus optimizes smoothing. Moreover, the air intake also helps dry the portion of the fabric item that has just been steamed. It has been found that this particular process enables the smoothing effect to be sustained longer after the fabric item has been treated.

According to another embodiment, the control means 8 enable the user to control the intake in a way that is uncorrelated with the control of the steam release. Thus, the user can control the steam release alone or combined with the air intake.

During the treatment, the user can move the appliance 1 in a vertical direction, for example from top to bottom, to treat all or part of the fabric item.

The appliance 1 can also be occasionally used in a horizontal smoothing position, for example to smooth a fabric item arranged horizontally against a table, by moving the treatment side 20 horizontally above the fabric item.

The invention is not limited to the embodiment described and shown in the appended figures. Changes can still be made, particularly with regard to the constitution of the various technical elements or by substituting technical equivalents, without departing from what is taught overall.

Claims

1. A smoothing appliance comprising:

a portable housing having a baseplate, a handle and a smoothing head connected to the handle, the smoothing head surmounting the handle and the baseplate being in an extension of the handle on an opposite side of the smoothing head, the appliance further comprising:
a steam circuit comprising a steam generator;
an air intake circuit comprising a fan configured to be rotated by a motor, the fan and the motor being disposed in the smoothing head;
wherein the smoothing head comprises a treatment side configured to be moved opposite a fabric item to be smoothed and a rear side opposite the treatment side, the smoothing head extending in a longitudinal direction between the treatment side and the rear side, the treatment side comprising at least one steam vent connected to the steam circuit and at least one intake port connected to the air intake circuit,
wherein an outer plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction and running through an outermost point of the treatment side relative to the longitudinal direction is spaced at least 1 mm apart from an inner plane parallel to the outer plane and running through the at least one intake port of the treatment side.

2. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the outer plane is at spaced least 2 mm from the inner plane.

3. The appliance according to claim 2, wherein the outer plane is spaced at least 4 mm from the inner plane.

4. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the at least one intake port is positioned at a point around an edge of the treatment side.

5. The appliance according to claim 1, comprising at least two intake ports positioned at two peripheral points on the treatment side, the two peripheral points opposite each other.

6. The appliance according to claim 1, comprising a plurality of intake ports positioned around an edge of the treatment side, the intake ports being grouped around two peripheral areas of the treatment side opposite each other.

7. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the at least one intake port is slit-shaped or hole-shaped.

8. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the intake port or ports extend along at least one straight or curved intake line.

9. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the treatment side has a curved profile.

10. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the at least one intake port is separated from the at least one steam vent by a distance in a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of at least 10 mm.

11. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the at least one steam vent is positioned in the outer plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.

12. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the air intake circuit is configured to allow for an air intake flow rate greater than 10 m3/hr and less than 60 m3/hr.

13. The appliance according to claim 12, wherein the air intake circuit is configured to allow for an air intake flow rate greater than 20 m3/hr and less than 50 m3/hr.

14. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the treatment side comprises a soleplate in which the at least one steam vent is disposed, the at least one intake port disposed around the soleplate.

15. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the treatment side has a substantially rectangular shape and comprises a plurality of intake ports disposed along two long sides of the rectangular shape.

16. The appliance according to claim 1, wherein the treatment side has a substantially triangular shape and comprises a plurality of intake ports disposed along one side of the triangular shape.

17. The appliance according to claim 16, further comprising at least one intake port disposed at an angle opposite to the side of the triangular shape.

Patent History
Publication number: 20260258598
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 2, 2023
Publication Date: Sep 3, 2026
Applicant: SEB S.A. (Ecully)
Inventors: Jérémy Delhom (Ecully Cedex), Matthieu Fuin (Ecully Cedex), Jonathan Prebet (Ecully Cedex)
Application Number: 18/880,962
Classifications
International Classification: D06F 75/20 (20060101); D06F 75/18 (20060101); D06F 75/34 (20060101);