KR20250028478A - Wrinkle removal ironing device - Google Patents

Abstract

An ironing device (1) comprising an ironing head (2) having a handle (4) and a treatment face (20) intended to be faced towards a textile article from which creases are to be removed, the treatment face (20) comprising at least one steam outlet orifice (24) connected to a steam circuit comprising a steam generator (61) and at least one suction orifice (22) connected to an air intake circuit comprising a fan (21) intended to be rotationally driven by a motor (23), the device (1) comprising control means (8) for controlling the discharge of steam through the steam outlet orifice (24) and the intake of air through the suction orifice (22), characterized in that the control means (8) are configured to allow only the discharge of steam according to a first operating mode and to allow the discharge of steam combined with the intake of steam and air according to a second operating mode.

Description

Wrinkle removal ironing device

The present invention relates to the field of small home appliances, and more specifically, to smoothing appliances.

Irons are commonly used to iron garments. Due to the limitations of using irons (e.g., the need for an ironing board), portable ironing devices have been developed that do not require the use of an ironing board and are quick and easy to use. These devices are commonly referred to as "steamers." Ironing devices remove wrinkles by applying a hot ironing surface to the garment in combination with steam while the garment is hanging on a hanger. When used correctly, ironing devices can be used to remove wrinkles from garments.

In practice, it has been observed that users do not tension the garment sufficiently and do not press the ironing surface firmly enough against the garment, thereby limiting the operation of the device. This means that the garment is not ironed as well as it would have been if the device had been used correctly. As a result, an ironing device has been provided which not only aspirates the garment but also heats it and releases steam. However, operating such a device can be complex, especially in terms of its control. Furthermore, it is not effective for the entire article of textile being treated.

One object of the present invention is to provide an ironing machine which is easy to operate and handle, preferably portable.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an ironing device, preferably portable, which allows improved ironing while preserving the textile article to be ironed.

According to a first aspect, an ironing device is provided comprising an ironing head having a handle and a treatment surface designed to be arranged opposite a textile article to be ironed, the treatment surface comprising at least one steam vent connected to a steam circuit comprising a steam generator and at least one suction port connected to an air intake circuit comprising a fan designed to be rotated by a motor, the device comprising control means for controlling the discharge of steam through the steam vent and the intake of air through the suction port, characterized in that the control means are configured to allow only the discharge of steam according to a first operating mode, and to allow the discharge of steam combined with the intake of air according to a second operating mode.

According to the advantageous and non-limiting features, taken singly or in any combination:

- The handle is shaped so that it can be grasped with one hand and the appliance can be moved against the textile article to be ironed. Advantageously, the handle has an elongated shape and a circumference of less than 20 cm.

- The weight of the ironing device should be less than 2 kg, preferably less than 1.5 kg.

- The control means comprises a push button comprising a push button head, the push button head being configured to enable vapor release only when the push button head is pressed over a first pressing stroke, and to enable vapor release combined with air intake when the push button head is pressed over a second pressing stroke;

- The second pressing stroke exceeds the first pressing stroke;

- The push button comprises a vapor release switch comprising a first contactor and a second contactor designed to activate a vapor release when contacted and an air intake switch comprising a third contactor and a fourth contactor designed to activate an air intake when contacted, the push button head having contact means designed to enable contact to be made between the first contactor and the second contactor when the push button head is pressed over a first pressing stroke and to enable contact to be made between the third contactor and the fourth contactor when the push button head is pressed over a second pressing stroke;

- The push button head has an outer side designed to enable a user to press the push button head and an inner side opposite the outer side, and the contact means includes a first portion including a first side opposite the first contactor and a second portion including a second side opposite the third contactor, each of the sides being inclined, so that when the push button head is pressed over a first pressing stroke, the first contactor is held in the pressed position by the first portion and comes into contact with the second contactor, and when the push button head is pressed over a first pressing stroke, the third contactor is held in the pressed position by the second portion and comes into contact with the fourth contactor;

- The push button comprises a release means connected to the push button head and designed to release the push button head when the user does not maintain the push button head in the pressed position:

- The control means comprises a first actuator configured to activate only the vapor discharge and a second actuator configured to activate only the air intake;

- The control means may include a third actuator configured to activate steam discharge in combination with air intake, and a fourth actuator configured to stop air intake;

- The control means are arranged on the handle of the device;

- The handle, the ironing head and the steam generator are integrated into a portable housing, said portable housing including a pump configured to supply liquid to the liquid tank and the steam generator;

- The ironing head is connected to the upper end of the handle, the portable housing includes a base plate connected to the lower end of the handle, and the steam generator, liquid tank and pump are arranged on the base plate;

- The device comprises a base connected to an ironing head by a flexible pipe;

- The base includes a steam generator;

- The base comprises a pump configured to supply liquid to a liquid tank and a steam generator.

According to a second aspect, a method for ironing a textile article to be ironed using an ironing device is provided, the ironing device comprising an ironing head having a handle and a treatment surface designed to be positioned opposite the textile article to be ironed, the treatment surface comprising at least one steam vent connected to a steam circuit and at least one intake port connected to an air intake circuit, wherein a user holds the device by the handle with one hand and moves the device opposite the textile article to be ironed, the method comprising:

a) a positioning step comprising positioning the treatment surface facing the textile article;

b) a treatment step performed using a treatment surface, comprising at least one steam release step without air intake and one steam release step combined with air intake;

c) a stop step comprising at least one air intake stop step and one vapor emission stop step.

According to the advantageous and non-limiting features, taken singly or in any combination:

Processing step b) comprises at least the following sequence of consecutive steps:

b10) Vapor release without air intake;

b20) vapour emission combined with air intake;

Processing step b) further comprises, in succession to step b20):

b30) vapor release;

Processing step b) comprises at least the following sequence of consecutive steps:

b10) Vapor emission combined with air intake;

b20) Vapor release without air intake;

The stopping step c) comprises the following sequential sequence of steps:

c1) Stop inhalation;

c2) Stop steam release.

Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments, which is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
- Figure 1 illustrates an ironing device according to a specific embodiment;
- Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of an ironing device;
- Fig. 3 is a second cross-sectional view of the ironing device;
- Figure 4 is a perspective view of a button on an ironing machine;
- Figure 5 is a rear view of a button on an ironing machine in a pressed position;
- Fig. 6 is a side view of a button on an ironing machine in a pressed position;
- Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a button on an ironing machine in the release position;
- Figure 8 illustrates the steps of the ironing method.

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In this document, the terms "vertical", "lower", "upper", "front" and "rear" used to describe the ironing device refer to the device when it is lying flat on the base plate.

Figure 1 shows an ironing device (1) having a portable housing (10) including a handle (4) on which an ironing head (2) is mounted, the ironing head including a treatment surface (20) designed to be moved against a textile article to be ironed. The surface of the portable housing (10) on which the treatment surface (20) is arranged corresponds to the front part of the portable housing (10).

The ironing device also has the special feature of comprising a base plate (6) extending from the handle (4) on the opposite side of the ironing head (2).

Referring to Figure 2, the portable housing (10) also includes an air intake circuit including a fan (21) designed to be rotated by a motor (23). The fan (21) and the motor (23) are preferably arranged in the ironing head (2).

The portable housing (10) also includes a steam circuit including a steam generator (61). This steam generator (61) is preferably arranged on the base plate (6).

The steam circuit is designed to cause steam to be emitted from the treatment surface (20), and the air intake circuit is designed to cause air to be drawn into the treatment surface (20).

Preferably, the portable housing is made of plastic. For example, the portable housing can be made of polypropylene or polycarbonate.

As the name suggests, this housing is portable. Therefore, the device is designed to be held by an individual, and in particular, to be operated with one hand while holding the handle (4).

Additionally, the handle (4) is designed to accommodate electrical wiring, for example to power a motor (23).

Preferably, the weight of the handle (4) is about 50 grams.

The base plate (6) includes a flat outer surface (60) designed to allow the device to be placed on a substantially flat surface (S) in the “rest” position, as shown in FIG. 3. This outer surface (60) is preferably on the distal side of the base plate (6).

When the device (1) is in the rest position, the longitudinal axis (P) of the handle (4) (as shown in FIG. 3) is preferably tilted slightly forward. Specifically, the portable housing (10) is configured such that the longitudinal axis (P) forms a non-zero angle, for example, an angle of about 15°, with an axis perpendicular to the outer surface (60) (corresponding to the surface (S) of the device).

According to another embodiment, the longitudinal axis (P) of the handle (4) is perpendicular to the outer surface (60).

First of all, the base plate (6) has a rear surface with a button for turning the device on.

Preferably, the base plate (6) also includes a power cord for connection to a household power supply. The cord may be detachable.

The cord preferably has a length greater than 200 cm. Preferably, the cord weighs about 150 grams when the user holds the device (1) at a height of about 1.5 m from the floor.

According to one embodiment not shown, the ironing device (1) does not comprise a base plate (6). Thus, for example, the power button can be arranged on the portable housing (10), more specifically on the ironing head (2). The cord can also be connected to the portable housing (10), more specifically to the ironing head (2).

The ironing device (1) preferably comprises a steam generator (61) which is part of a steam circuit. The steam generator (61) is suitable for generating steam from a liquid in a liquid tank (62). The steam generator (61) defines an enclosure designed to contain the liquid, and the steam generator (61) preferably comprises at least one shielded heating element (65) which enables the liquid from the tank (62) to be heated within the enclosure. Preferably, the steam generator (61) is connected to a pipe (41) of the steam circuit which is arranged so that steam flows from the steam generator (61) to the ironing head (2).

The steam generator (61) is typically made of a metal body, for example aluminum, and preferably weighs more than 250 grams. This weight typically includes the weight of the aluminum structure, shielded heating element (65), electrical safety and temperature control elements, and the condenser, which are typically included in the steam generator (61).

The liquid tank (62) is preferably contained in the portable housing (10) and arranged on the base plate (6). According to one embodiment not shown, the tank (62) is removable.

According to the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the tank (62) is arranged in the front part of the portable housing (10), or more specifically, in the front part of the base plate (6).

The tank (62) preferably comprises a transparent shell defining an outer wall of the tank (62) fitted with a removable cap (620) that allows the tank (62) to be filled. The tank (62) is suitable for containing a liquid, typically water or a liquid solution diluted in water.

The tank (62) preferably has a capacity of about 100 mL. When empty, the weight of the tank is preferably about 50 grams. For example, if the tank (62) holds about 100 grams of water and is therefore 100% full, its weight is about 150 grams.

Also preferably, the steam circuit comprises a pump (63) designed to circulate liquid from the tank (62) to the steam generator (61), the pump (63) being advantageously arranged on the base plate (6).

The weight of the pump (63) is preferably about 50 grams.

According to one possible embodiment illustrated in FIG. 2, the steam generator (61), the tank (62) and the pump (63) are contained in a portable housing (10), more specifically in a base plate (6).

According to another embodiment, not shown, the steam generator (61), the tank (62) and the pump (63) are not contained in the portable housing (10), but are contained in a base offset relative to the portable housing (10). This base is preferably connected to the portable housing (10) via a hose which allows steam to flow from the steam generator (61) to the ironing head (2).

The ironing head (2) is connected to the upper end of the handle (4), and the base plate (6) is connected to the lower end of the handle (4) opposite the upper end. According to the embodiment shown in Fig. 1, the lower part of the handle (4) has an expanded shape whose cross-section gradually increases as it approaches the base plate (6).

The ironing head (2) comprises a front end having a treatment surface (20) designed to be moved against the textile article to be ironed. The treatment surface (20) preferably comprises a treatment plate (200), preferably a metal, for example an aluminium treatment plate (200).

The treatment plate (200) may be, for example, a base plate (200) for improving ironing as described below. The base plate (200) may be heated by one or more heating elements (26) arranged on the ironing head near the treatment surface (20).

The treatment surface (20) includes at least one steam vent (24) connected to a steam circuit and at least one intake port (22) connected to an air intake circuit.

The treatment surface (20) may have various shapes, for example, a rectangular or triangular shape. Preferably, the treatment surface includes a plurality of steam vents (24) and a plurality of suction ports (22).

The various steam vents and suction ports may be in the form of holes or slits. In the example shown in Fig. 1, the steam vent (24) is in the form of a hole, and the suction port (22) is in the form of a slit.

Advantageously, a secondary steam generator (25) is arranged in the ironing head (2). The secondary steam generator (25) is part of the steam circuit. The secondary steam generator (25) is preferably connected to the pipe (41). In fact, the secondary steam generator (25) is used to re-vaporize liquid from the steam generator (61), known as the "primary steam generator", which has flowed through the pipe (41). In fact, as the steam flows through the pipe (41), it can be cooled to the point where part of it condenses. Thus, the steam condensate flows into the secondary steam generator (25). The secondary steam generator (25) preferably vaporizes this condensate in such a way that no liquid escapes through the steam vent (24). It is particularly advantageous that no liquid escapes through the steam vent (24), since otherwise the textile article being treated would become wet and would not be properly ironed. To vaporize the condensate, the secondary steam generator (25) preferably includes at least one PTC thermistor or shielded heating element (26). The secondary steam generator (25) may also be referred to as an “evaporator” since it reheats the steam generated by the steam generator (61).

Preferably, the shielded heating element or elements (26) of the secondary steam generator (25) are in thermal contact with the treatment surface (20). Thus, the treatment surface (20), preferably more specifically the sole plate (200), can be heated by the heating element or elements (26) of the secondary steam generator (25) to enable more effective ironing when the treatment surface (20) is positioned against the textile article.

In an embodiment not shown, a silicon fragment is placed between a heating element or elements (26) of a secondary steam generator (25) and the treatment surface (20), thereby ensuring that the temperature of the treatment surface (20) does not exceed a certain temperature threshold, typically 150°C.

The secondary steam generator (25) is typically made of a metal body, for example, aluminum.

The secondary steam generator (25) also preferably includes electrical safety and temperature control elements.

Therefore, the weight of the assembly including the treatment surface (20) and the secondary steam generator (25) is preferably about 100 grams.

The ironing head (2) comprises a motor (23) which is part of the air intake circuit. Preferably, the motor (23) is arranged inside the ironing head (2) in the axial extension of the treatment surface (20). The motor (23) extends along the longitudinal axis (M) as illustrated in Fig. 3.

According to Fig. 3, the ironing head (2) has a slender shape extending transversely to the handle (4), preferably at an angle (α) of about 65° to the longitudinal axis (P) of the handle. Preferably, the handle (4) extends along an axis extending through at least a part of the motor (23). The P-axis and the M-axis advantageously intersect.

The motor (23) is suitable for rotating the fan (21). The fan (21), which is part of the air intake circuit, sucks air from the air intake port (22).

The weight of the assembly including the motor (23) and the fan (21) is preferably about 300 grams.

Preferably, the air intake circuit is configured to allow an air intake flow rate of greater than 10 m3/hr and less than 60 m3/hr, even more preferably greater than 20 m3/hr and less than 50 m3/hr.

The device (1) preferably comprises control means (8) configured to control the steam discharge and air intake. These control means (8) are preferably designed to be operated by the hand used by the user to hold the portable housing of the ironing device.

Accordingly, the control means (8) enables control of the steam discharge through the steam vent (24) and the air intake through the intake port (22). The control means (8) is configured to enable only the steam discharge according to the first operating mode of the device (1), and to enable the steam discharge combined with the air intake according to the second operating mode of the device (1). Preferably, the control means (8) is arranged on the handle (4) of the device (1).

According to the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 7, the control means (8) comprises a push button (8) comprising a push button head (81). The push button head (81) has an outer surface designed to enable a user to press the push button head (81). Preferably, the push button (8) comprises a return means (83) connected to the push button head and designed to release the push button head (81) when the user does not maintain the push button head in the pressed position. The released position of the push button head (81) is illustrated in FIG. 7 and corresponds to an unpressed position of the push button head (81).

The push button (8) is configured to enable vapor release only when the push button head (81) is pressed over a first pressing stroke, and to enable vapor release combined with air intake when the push button head (81) is pressed over a second pressing stroke. Preferably, the second pressing stroke extends beyond the first pressing stroke. Thus, a user only needs to slightly press the push button (8) to control the first or second operating mode.

Advantageously, with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5, the push button (8) comprises a vapor release switch (85) comprising a first contactor (87) and a second contactor (not shown) designed to activate a vapor release when touched. The push button (8) also comprises an air intake switch (86) comprising a third contactor (88) and a fourth contactor designed to activate an air intake when touched. The push button head (81) has contact means (89) designed such that when the push button head (81) is pressed over a first pressing stroke, contact is made between the first contactor (87) and the second contactor, and when the push button head is pressed over a second pressing stroke, contact is made between the third contactor (88) and the fourth contactor. In simple terms, when the push button head (81) is pressed over a first pressing stroke, the first and second contactors come into contact. As a result, the device (1) operates in a first operating mode in which only the steam discharge is controlled. When the push button head (81) is pressed over the second pressing stroke, the third and fourth contactors come into contact. As a result, the device (1) operates in a second operating mode in which the steam discharge and air intake are controlled in combination.

More specifically, with respect to the potential push button (8) architecture, the push button head (81) has an inner side (82) facing the outer side, and the contact means (89) protrudes from the inner side (82). Referring to FIG. 5, the contact means (89) includes a first portion (890) including a first side facing the first contactor (87) and a second portion (891) including a second side facing the third contactor (88). Preferably, the first side and the second side are each inclined, so that when the push button head (81) is pressed over the first pressing stroke, the first contactor (87) is held in the pressed position by the first portion (890) and comes into contact with the second contactor, and when the push button head (81) is pressed over the first pressing stroke, the third contactor (88) is held in the pressed position by the second portion (891) and comes into contact with the fourth contactor.

According to an embodiment not illustrated, the control means (8) comprises a first actuator configured to activate only the vapor discharge and a second actuator configured to activate only the air intake. By activating the two actuators simultaneously, the user can control both the air intake and the vapor discharge simultaneously.

The control means (8) may also include a third actuator configured to activate steam discharge in combination with air intake, and a fourth actuator configured to stop air intake.

How to use an ironing machine

Now, let's explain how this device works.

When the user wants to use the device, he fills the tank (62) with liquid (preferably water) and then turns on the device (1) by pressing the power button. The device is presumably connected to the domestic power supply via a power cord. Then, power is supplied to the heating elements of the primary steam generator (61) and the secondary steam generator (25) up to the operating temperature, which temperature is advantageously controlled by a temperature control device.

When the user wishes to use the device in a vertical ironing position, the user moves the treatment face (20) vertically against the textile article to be ironed and then presses the control means (8) (in this case, preferably a button) to activate the pump (63), through which the liquid flows from the tank (62) to the primary steam generator (61).

Steam generated in the primary steam generator (61) is discharged through the pipe (4) toward the secondary steam generator (25) (if present) and then discharged through the steam vent (24). The steam then spreads over the textile article and, when combined with the heating and drying action of the treatment plate (200), irons the textile article.

The control means (8) is provided to activate the air intake in combination with the steam discharge. For example, by pressing the control means (8), the motor (23) is energized and starts to operate. As a result, the fan (21) rotates and air is sucked in through the suction port (22). In particular, the air intake helps to press the textile article against the treatment surface (20). Thus, the steam discharge combined with the air intake optimizes the ironing. Furthermore, the air intake also helps to dry the portion of the textile article that has just been steamed. It has been found that this particular method allows the ironing effect to last longer after the textile article has been treated.

As described in more detail below, the control means (8) allows the user to control the inhalation in a manner independent of the steam release control. Thus, the user can control the steam release alone or in combination with the air intake.

During processing, the user can move the device (1) vertically, for example from top to bottom, to process all or part of the textile article.

The device (1) can also be used in a horizontal ironing position, for example to iron a horizontally arranged textile article against a table by moving the treatment surface (20) horizontally over the textile article.

Referring to FIG. 8, a specific method for ironing a textile product to be ironed using an ironing device (1) as described above is provided.

The method comprises a setting step a) comprising the step of placing a treatment surface (20) facing the textile article.

When the treatment surface (20) is positioned opposite the textile article, the treatment step b) is performed using the treatment surface (20). Step b) comprises at least one steam release step without air intake and one steam release step combined with air intake. According to a specific embodiment, step b) comprises at least the following sequential step sequence:

b10) Vapor release without air intake;

b20) Vapor emission combined with air intake.

Additionally, preferably, the treatment step b) further comprises, subsequent to step b20), a steam releasing step b30).

According to another embodiment, step b) comprises at least the following sequence of consecutive steps:

b10) Vapor emission combined with air intake;

b20) Vapor release without air intake.

The combination of steam release and air intake optimizes ironing. In fact, due to the air intake, the textile article is pressed against the treatment surface (20), so that the textile article is effectively ironed. In addition, the air intake also helps to dry the portion of the textile article that has just been steamed. It has been found that this particular method allows the ironing effect to last longer after the textile article has been treated.

However, in certain situations where air intake is not particularly desirable, it may be desirable to discontinue air intake and use only steam release. For example, if the treatment surface (20) faces a button sewn onto a textile article, it may be desirable not to activate air intake so as not to suck up the button and potentially loosen the stitches. Similarly, if the treatment surface (20) reaches the edge of a pocket opening in the garment, it may be desirable not to activate air intake so as not to cause the treatment plate (200) to become caught in the pocket opening.

Finally, the method comprises a stop step c) comprising at least one inhalation stop step and one vapor emission stop step. According to a preferred embodiment, the stop step c) comprises the following sequential step sequence:

c1) Stop inhalation;

c2) Stop steam release.

To this end, for example, if the control means (8) is in the form of a push button as exemplified in FIGS. 4 to 7, the user partially releases the push button head (81) of the push button (8), so that the push button head (81) is pressed only over the first pressing stroke. Thus, the air intake is stopped. The user then completely releases the push button head (81), thereby blocking the steam release.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiments illustrated and described in the accompanying drawings. Changes may still be made without departing from the teaching as a whole, particularly with regard to the configuration of various technical elements or by substituting technical equivalents.

Claims (12)

An ironing device (1), comprising a portable housing (10) comprising a steam circuit, an air intake circuit and a handle (4) having an ironing head (2) mounted thereon, the ironing head having a treatment surface (20) designed to be positioned opposite a textile article to be ironed, the treatment surface (20) comprising at least one steam vent (24) connected to a steam circuit comprising a steam generator (61) and at least one suction port (22) connected to an air intake circuit comprising a fan (21) designed to be rotated by a motor (23), the device (1) comprising control means (8) for controlling the discharge of steam through the steam vent (24) and the suction of air through the suction port (22), characterized in that the control means (8) are configured to enable only the discharge of steam according to a first operating mode and to enable the discharge of steam combined with the suction of air according to a second operating mode. In the first aspect, the control means (8) comprises a push button comprising a push button head (81), the push button head being configured to enable steam release only when the push button head (81) is pressed over a first pressing stroke, and to enable steam release combined with air intake when the push button head (81) is pressed over a second pressing stroke. In the second paragraph, the device wherein the second pressing stroke exceeds the first pressing stroke. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the control means (8) comprises a first actuator configured to activate only steam emission and a second actuator configured to activate only air intake. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control means (8) comprises a third actuator configured to activate steam discharge combined with air intake, and a fourth actuator configured to stop air intake. A device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the control means (8) is arranged on the handle (4) of the device (1). A device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the handle (4), the ironing head (2) and the steam generator (61) are integrated into a portable housing (10), the portable housing (10) comprising a liquid tank (62) and a pump (63) configured to supply liquid to the steam generator. In the seventh paragraph, the ironing head (2) is connected to the upper end of the handle (4), the portable housing includes a base plate (6) connected to the lower end of the handle (4), and the steam generator, the liquid tank (62) and the pump (63) are arranged on the base plate (6). A device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the device comprises a base connected to an ironing head (2) by a flexible pipe. In claim 9, the device comprises a base including a steam generator. A device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the base comprises a liquid tank (62) and a pump (63) configured to supply liquid to a steam generator. A method for ironing a textile article to be ironed using an ironing device, the ironing device comprising a steam circuit, an air intake circuit, and a portable housing (10) comprising a handle (4) having an ironing head (2) mounted thereon, the ironing head having a treatment surface (20) designed to be positioned opposite the textile article to be ironed, the treatment surface (20) comprising at least one steam vent (24) connected to the steam circuit and at least one intake port (22) connected to the air intake circuit, the method comprising:
a) a setting step including a step of placing the treatment surface (20) facing the textile article;
b) a treatment step performed using a treatment surface (20) and comprising at least one steam emission step without air intake and one steam emission step combined with air intake;
c) a method comprising a cessation step comprising at least one inhalation cessation step and one vapor emission cessation step.