Design of a Household Electric Ironing Machine
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The design of a household electric ironer was selected as the subject of this thesis in response to the functional deficiency in present types. A study of the existing market, consumer finances, preferences, and desires as well as problems of the distribution and sale of ironers est~blished important facts to consider in the design. These facts in addition to a functional analysis of ironing and the ironing machine together with a consideration of possible production methods led to the essential form of the unit. Further engineering and appearance refinement defined the final form. The proposed ironer consists of a roll with a main shoe beneath it. This shoe position provides maximum operator comfort and is the most rapid shirt ironing arrangement. A smaller shoe on the roll support enables the unit to iron ruffles and "in-between" areas. The unit folds up on end into a vertical cabinet which provides a working surface at counter height.
Source: Caltech Library
Author: Waldron, Robert Edwards
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Mechanical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6921527622
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