ELECTRIC IRON Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: light industry, in particular, building service. SUBSTANCE: electric iron has water container connected through pipe with inlet branch pipe of fan, ironing member made in the form of rollers. One roller is positioned in front part of base and other roller is placed in rear part of base for rotation. Distributing shield is fixed in central part of base between rollers. Auxiliary ironing member may be made spherical and mounted in front part of base for rotation. Hygroscopic pad is positioned in working zone of base and joined with distributing shield. Water container is connected with pad and elastic enclosure positioned in handle. Fan, heater and switch are connected in series in electric circuit of iron. EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 6 cl, 2 dwg