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EP 0686722 B1 19990929 - A collapsible ironing board

Title (en)

A collapsible ironing board

Title (de)

Klappbares Bügelbrett

Title (fr)

Planche à repasser pliante

Publication

EP 0686722 B1 19990929 (EN)

Application

EP 94830280 A 19940608

Priority

EP 94830280 A 19940608

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0686722A1] The invention relates to a collapsible ironing board, comprising a support frame (1) provided with a first (2) and a second (2') leg, which are hinged one to another about a horizontal axis (X), and a board (3) rotatably coupled to the frame (1) about the same axis (X). The board (3) is releasably blocked in a horizontal work position by means of a rod (4) hinged to the board (3) and slidable in a guide plate (5) constrained to the frame (1). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

D06F 81/02

IPC 8 full level

D06F 81/02 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

D06F 81/02 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH DE ES FR GB IT LI NL PT

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0686722 A1 19951213; EP 0686722 B1 19990929; AT E185174 T1 19991015; DE 69420950 D1 19991104; DE 69420950 T2 20000217

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 94830280 A 19940608; AT 94830280 T 19940608; DE 69420950 T 19940608