Steam cabinet and steaming method

Details Steam cabinet and steaming method Steam cabinet and steaming method

1994-11-14

1996-10-08

Stinson, Frankie L.

Bleaching and dyeing; fluid treatment and chemical modification

Fluid treatment

Gas or vapor

68 5C, 68 6, 223 51, 223 70, D06B 2320

Patent

active

055618804

ABSTRACT:
A steam cabinet includes a base assembly with a water pan and an electrical resistance heater subassembly mounted in thermally conductive relationship therewith. The water pan includes a water inlet and a water outlet. A cabinet assembly is mounted on the base assembly and includes front, back and opposite side walls. A roof structure is mounted on top of the side walls. The cabinet assembly front wall includes an opening which receives a door for providing access to the cabinet interior. The cabinet body side walls include receivers for mounting hanging rods extending therebetween and adapted for supporting multiple garments on hangers. A control system includes multiple float switches in the water pan which are activated by various water level conditions in the water pan. A microprocessor is provided for controlling the heater and water supply operation and timing the steam cabinet operation. A method of steaming garments includes the steps of providing a water pan; filling the water pan to a predetermined level; energizing heaters connected to the water pan in a heat-exchange therewith; providing a cabinet assembly mounted on a base including the water pan and the heater; placing a horizontal rod in said cabinet over said water pan; hanging a garment from said rod; de-energizing said heater after a predetermined time period; and maintaining the temperature of the water in the water pan at a predetermined preheat temperature.

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