Carpet-Piercing Spike Fixing Member for Cloth Treating Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Cloth treating apparatuses face instability and vibration issues when installed on carpeted floors, as existing leg structures fail to securely fix the appliances, leading to operational challenges.
Innovation Solution
A spike fixing member is integrated with the leg of the cloth treating apparatus, featuring a coupling portion and spikes that pierce the carpet for stable installation, along with a separable water tray that collects condensate water without requiring additional space, enhancing usability and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a conventional leg structure is used to support the cabinet, then the height can be adjusted, but the cabinet cannot be stably fixed on carpeted floors leading to vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing member is divided into distinct functional segments: a coupling portion that attaches to the leg, and multiple spikes that extend downward to pierce the carpet. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The spikes are designed to automatically pierce the carpet and secure the cabinet in place without requiring additional tools or complex installation procedures. The structure serves its own fixing function through the self-piercing capability of the spikes
2Reliability
If a separate water tray is provided to collect condensate water, then water collection is effective, but additional space is required reducing usability
Solution Approach 1:
The water tray is merged with the fixing member structure, combining the water collection function with the cabinet fixing function. The tray is positioned within the fixing member assembly, eliminating the need for separate water collection components and additional installation space
Solution Approach 2:
The water tray is nested within the fixing member structure, with the tray positioned inside or integrated into the same assembly that contains the spikes and coupling portion. This nesting arrangement maximizes space utilization by utilizing the vertical and horizontal space already allocated for the fixing mechanism
Data Source
AI summary
A spike fixing member includes a coupling portion provided at a lower surface of a home appliance and coupled to a lower end of a leg for supporting the home appliance; and a plurality of spikes formed to extend downward from a lower surface of the coupling portion and configured to transpierce and be inserted into carpet provided at an indoor space, and a cloth treating apparatus having the spike fixing member. A home appliance is enabled to be stably installed at a soft indoor floor surface such as carpet.