Abstract: An ironer bed comprising a pair of metal plates (6, 7) that are joined by welding in two layers such that, between the plates, passages (5) are provided for a heat medium; and are configured such that they are capable of partially enclosing an ironer roller (12-15). The plate (7) that faces towards the ironing roller (12-15) is made of non-alloy or low-alloy steel; and the plate (6) that faces away from the ironer roller (12-15) is a plate of stainless steel which is thinner than the former plate.

Abstract: An ironer bed comprising a pair of metal plates (6, 7) that are joined by welding in two layers such that, between the plates, passages (5) are provided for a heat medium; and are configured such that they are capable of partially enclosing an ironer roller (12-15). The plate (7) that faces towards the ironing roller (12-15) is made of non-alloy or low-alloy steel; and the plate (6) that faces away from the ironer roller (12-15) is a plate of stainless steel which is thinner than the former plate.

Abstract: An apparatus for ironing laundry comprising at least one semi-circular open dished bed (1), provided with a double wall with feed (5) and outlet (6) opening for passage of a heating medium, such as steam, and a roll (2) rotatably driven in each dished bed (1), wherein the outlet opening (6) of a dished bed (1) is placed in direct connection to the feed opening (5) of the following dished bed (1). The apparatus requires a high flowspeed of heating medium thereby preventing eventual condensation of the heat medium in the flow ducts in the dished bed wall, and also preventing an uneven temperature distribution in the inner wall of the dished bed.

Abstract: The outside convex surface of the bent plate forming the trough of a rotating cylinder type ironing machine is carved with two grooves which run parallel to its bending axis and divide the trough into three equal curved sectors. Each of these grooves providing, by reduction of the thickness of the said plate, an axis of less resistance of the latter to bending, such that the adjustable supports of the trough against the outer lining wrapping the rotating cylinder of the machine by the slight bending of the trough occurring along each of the said grooves, regardless of the temperature and the expansion of the trough.

Abstract: A gas heated direct fired center tube revolving ironer for use in an automated fabric ironing environment features improved roller surface temperature distribution control. An adjustable hot air recirculation system with a venturi throat, a high momentum gas burner, an improved temperature control system and an exhaust blower cooperate to provide an even temperature along the ironing surface. Multiple high and low temperature controls provide backup and ensure accuracy and safety. The gas fuel consumption is minimized thereby reducing operating costs.

Abstract: A heated revolving ironing cylinder is affixed with a flexible ironing bed drawn taut against the polished revolving cylinder surface functioning to efficiently iron and dry laundry work pieces in a single pass through the ironer. The ironer is comprised of a feed conveyor system delivering laundry work pieces to the top of the revolving ironing cylinder. The flexible ironing bed features holes and anti-friction and anti-static materials to provide a dry, highly polished, static-free laundry work piece. Further ironing efficiency is gained by reduced roller maintenance by means of a roller and air cylinder cooling system.

Abstract: An apparatus for decreasing the friction of pieces of wet or damp laundry pressing surfaces of one or more steam trough mangles applies a liquid lubricating agent such as silicone oil or silicone oil emulsions. The lubricating agent is applied in atomized, pressurized form uniformly over the entire width of the pressing surface of one or more steam trough mangles with the droplets of the atomized, pressurized lubricating agent being applied at the same time to the entire width of the pressing surface. The lubricating agent which has been atomized in at least one atomizer by a gaseous medium under pressure is transportable by such a gaseous medium through at least one conduit and is delivered to the pressing surface of the steam trough mangle through a pipe which extends substantially horizontally over the entire width of the pressing surface and which has openings extending over substantially the entire length of the pipe.

Abstract: An ironing mangle has an ironing roller having a generally cylindrical outer surface and rotatable about a roller axis in a predetermined rotational sense. A two-part sleeve substantially completely surrounds this roller and has a cylindrical inner surface juxtaposed with and spaced radially outwardly from the outer surface of the roller. This sleeve is formed with axially extending and angularly spaced intake and output slots subdividing it into an angularly large main part and an angularly small minor part. The main part is heated and is of thermally conductive material whereas the minor part is of insulating material. At least one inflatable cushion lies on the outer surface and is pressurizable to press items to be ironed against the inner surface of the main part of the sleeves as the arrangement is rotated. The main part has an angular dimension of more than 180.degree.

Abstract: An ironing mangle has a generally cylindrical and tubular roller received within a generally cylindrical tube that surrounds it through more than 270.degree.. A plurality of cushions or bags is secured to the outer surface of the roller, the bags being angularly offset and angularly overlapping each other. These bags can be pneumatically pressurized to force items being ironed against the inner surface of the sleeve. A cover sheet extending circumferentially completely around the roller is secured to the roller at its leading edge underneath one of the bags and is gas-pervious. Similarly the bags are provided with tubular throughgoing fittings that allow gas passage through the bags without depressurization of them, while the surfaces of these bags are formed with a plurality of bumps and the roller has throughgoing holes that allow the interior of the roller to be depressurized to draw off steam generated during ironing.