AUTOMATED CLOTHING STEAMER

摘要

The automated clothing steamer has a base, a column extending vertically therefrom, and a horizontal arm translating up and down the column. A steam dispensing head translates horizontally along the arm. The head has a steam dispensing nozzle. An article of clothing or fabric is clipped within a frame, which is immovably affixed to a post extending from the top of the column. The steam head and nozzle travel horizontally and vertically adjacent to the clothing or fabric, dispensing steam to remove wrinkles from the fabric. The head further includes sensors to determine the lateral and vertical extent of the fabric, and the general type of fabric (e.g., coarse denim or wool, medium weight cotton, fine silk, etc.) in order to control the amount of steam dispensed, and a controller for automating the process.

主权项

1. An automated clothing steamer, comprising:
a base; a column extending vertically upward from the base, the column having an upper end; a hanger support post extending generally horizontally from the upper end of the column; a hanger clamp adjustably disposed upon the hanger support post; an arm movably disposed upon the column, the arm selectively translating vertically along the column; and a steam head disposed upon the arm, the steam head selectively translating horizontally along the arm, the column, hanger support post, and hanger clamp being adapted for holding an article of clothing while the steam head is in contact with the article of clothing, the position of the steam head being adjusted vertically and horizontally to steam the article of clothing.