Auxiliary Washer Door Unit With Water Pressure Regulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional washing machines lack a dedicated space for hand washing delicate items and have issues with water pressure distribution, leading to inefficient washing and potential water scattering.
Innovation Solution
A washing machine with an auxiliary washing unit that provides a separate hand-washing space and an adjustable water supply mechanism, allowing for independent hand washing and automatic washing, and a water pressure regulation device to control the flow rate and pressure of washing water.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a washing machine has only a main washing space, then the device complexity is low, but the adaptability is insufficient for hand-washing delicate items
Solution Approach 1:
The washing machine is divided into two independent washing spaces: a main washing space for machine washing and an auxiliary washing unit for hand-washing delicate items. This segmentation allows the device to handle different washing needs separately, improving versatility without significantly complicating the overall structure through modular integration
2Power
If washing water pressure is high, then the washing power is strong, but the water scatters around the periphery instead of reaching the desired point
Solution Approach 1:
A water guide structure acts as an intermediary between the high-pressure water supply and the washing target. This intermediary component channels and directs the high-pressure water flow along a controlled path, ensuring that the washing power is maintained while the water reaches the precise desired location without scattering
Solution Approach 2:
A pressure regulation mechanism is introduced to dynamically adjust water pressure parameters. By controlling and optimizing the pressure level, the system maintains sufficient washing power while preventing excessive pressure that would cause water scattering, thus achieving both strong washing effect and precise water delivery
3Productivity
If washing water pressure is not regulated, then the water supply mechanism is simple, but the washing efficiency is reduced due to water scattering
Solution Approach 1:
A pressure regulation valve is integrated into the water supply mechanism to control water pressure parameters. This allows optimization of water flow characteristics to prevent scattering and improve washing efficiency, while the valve design is kept compact to minimize the increase in overall system complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient hand washing of delicate items independently from automatic cycles and improves washing efficiency by providing a dedicated space and adjustable water pressure, reducing water scattering and enhancing cleaning effectiveness.
Implementation Method 1
an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of frictional protrusions disposed on the unit body and formed to be more convex than the adjacent unit body to increase friction of laundry
Implementation Method 3
a second position in which the auxiliary washing unit pivots from the first position and the washing water can be discharged into the main washing space through the auxiliary drain
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a washing machine including a main body having an opening and a door assembly disposed at the opening, wherein the door assembly includes a door that opens and closes the opening and an auxiliary washing unit having an auxiliary washing space in which hand-washing can be performed, and provided to pivot about one side of the door in an inside of the door. Through this configuration, separated washing spaces can be provided and separate hand-washing can be performed. Also, pressure of washing water supplied into the washing machine can be regulated so that water supply efficiency can be improved and a flow rate of the washing water can be adjusted.