摘要 |
<p>An electric iron (1) includes a main body portion (2) and a rear end portion (3) detachably connectable to the main body portion by means of releasable positive interlocking means (4). The rear end portion (3) serves as a base upon which the iron may be stood to form a free standing assembly both with the base interlocked with and disconnected from the main body portion. The main body portion (2) and rear end portion (3) respectively incorporate the parts (6,7) of a two part electrical connector so that electrical connection is automatically made when the two parts are interlocked. An electric cable connection is made to the rear end portion. The relationship between the two portions (2,3) and the two parts (6,7) is such that substantially no restraint is offered to the main body portion being lifted from the base when the interlocking means (4) is released.</p> |