Abstract

An ironing machine (1), such as a cylinder ironer, is provided. The ironing machine (1) comprises a cylindrical body (3) having heating means (5) for heating of the cylindrical body (3) and at least one temperature sensor arrangement (7), arranged to be in contact with the cylindrical body (3) and to detect a temperature of the cylindrical body (3). The at least one temperature sensor arrangement (7) and the cylindrical body (3) are at least partly made of electrically conductive material. The ironing machine (1) comprises an electrical control system (9) configured to detect a degree of contact between the cylindrical body (3) and the at least one temperature sensor arrangement (7) by means of electricity, and generate a control signal indicative of the detected degree of contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 67/02 - RollersHeating arrangements therefor
• D06F 65/02 - Ironing machines with rollers rotating against curved surfaces with one roller only
• H05B 1/02 - Automatic switching arrangements specially adapted to heating apparatus

Abstract

A chest ironer having a chest, a cylinder, displacement means for displacement of the chest and the cylinder relatively each other, and rotation means for rotation of the cylinder around an axis of rotation. The chest has a curved metal plate with a concave side which faces the cylinder and a convex side opposite the concave side. The chest ironer further includes at least one induction arrangement for heating of the metal chest. The induction arrangement includes at least one electrical conductor arranged electrically isolated from the chest at the convex side of the chest, the at least one electrical conductor being connectable to a high frequency power source.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 67/08 - BedsHeating arrangements therefor
• D06F 67/02 - RollersHeating arrangements therefor
• D06F 65/06 - Ironing machines with rollers rotating against curved surfaces with one roller only the bed being urged against the roller by power

Abstract

An ironing machine (1), such as a cylinder ironer, is provided. The ironing machine (1) comprises a cylindrical body (3) having heating means (5) for heating of the cylindrical body (3) and at least one temperature sensor arrangement (7), arranged to be in contact with the cylindrical body (3) and to detect a temperature of the cylindrical body (3). The at least one temperature sensor arrangement (7) and the cylindrical body (3) are at least partly made of electrically conductive material. The ironing machine (1) comprises an electrical control system (9) configured to detect a degree of contact between the cylindrical body (3) and the at least one temperature sensor arrangement (7) by means of electricity, and generate a control signal indicative of the detected degree of contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 67/00 - Details of ironing machines provided for in groups , , or

Abstract

A chest ironer (1) is provided. The chest ironer (1) comprises a chest (10), a cylinder (20), displacement means (30) for displacement of the chest (10) and the cylinder (20) relatively each other and rotation means for rotation of the cylinder (20) around an axis (A) of rotation. The chest (10) comprises a curved metal plate (11) with a concave side (12) which faces the cylinder (20) and a convex side (13). The chest ironer (1) further comprises at least one induction arrangement (50) for heating of the metal chest (10). The induction arrangement (50) comprises at least one electrical conductor (51) arranged electrically isolated from the chest (10) at the convex side (13) of the chest (10), the at least one electrical conductor (51) being connectable to a high frequency power source (60).

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 67/08 - BedsHeating arrangements therefor

Abstract

The main object of the invention is a locking device (1) for a moving element (2) comprising : a locking arm (3) slidable between outward (O) and retracted (R) positions, said locking arm (3) being adapted to be fitted into one aperture (4) formed on the moving element (2), operating means (5) which are able to move the locking arm (3) from said retracted position (R) to said outward position (O) and vice versa, detection means (6, 7) acting on said operating means (5) to allow movement of said locking arm (3), characterized by the fact that said detection means (6, 7) are adapted to detect at least one relative positioning of said detection means (6, 7) with respect to said aperture (4) and to act on said operating means (5) to allow positioning said locking arm (3) in said outward position (O) or said retracted position (R).

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/30 - Driving arrangements

Abstract

The main object of the invention is a drum assembly (1) for a washing machine comprising : - at least one piece of a basic drum part (2a, 2b) for receiving items to be washed, comprising or defining at least one opening (6a, 6b), - at least one framework (3a, 3b) comprising one drum opening (O1, O2) intended to face said at least one opening (6a, 6b) for access inside said basic drum part (2a, 2b), - at least one piece of a flange (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) intended to be located at least partly at a lateral periphery of said at least one piece of a basic drum part (2a, 2b), characterized by the fact that at least one of said at least one piece of a basic drum part (2a, 2b) and said at least one piece of a flange (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) extends only partly circumferentially.

IPC Classes  ?

• D06F 37/02 - Rotary receptacles, e.g. drums
• D06F 37/26 - CasingsTubs