The innovation consists of an iron box that is operated through LPG gas. There is an inbuilt automatic lighter for ignition of the filament in the iron. The gas flows through a small copper pipe, the size of the pipe is such that 1kg of the gas can be used continuously for 24 hours. The flow of the gas can be regulated by a knob regulator. the iron gets warmed up within 2-3 minutes up to 45° C. The cost for operating the iron box for an hour is Rs. 1.8/- approximately.

• The Innovation is a portable appliance and can be used by tailors and washer men etc.
• Good market potential in the rural areas
• Holds an advantage over conventional charcoal fueled as there is no risk of damaging expensive clothes from charcoal sparks
• Does not consist of complex electrical or electronics parts, therefore eliminating frequent wear and tear,thus maintenance cost is very minimal
• Very useful where electricity is not available or where there is infrequent and erratic power supply

Utility:

To press the wrinkles out of and creases in clothes.

Efficiency:
No electricity is required. Efficient in working and cost of operation is approx. Rs. 1.8/-

Performance Parameters:

The LPG is directly fed from the cylinder to the iron. The iron contains a burner to which the gas flows. The heated iron can be thus be used to iron out creased clothes. The temperature in the heating pad is maintained by regulating the supply of gas from LPG cylinder through a knob regulator.

Functionality:

A gas operated clothes iron which maintain required temperature through metal heating plate.

Bench marking (technical and market):

Low cost, efficient, No electricity required.