Clothing care machine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clothing care machines, such as irons, are not suitable for all types of clothing and can be inconvenient to use, necessitating the development of a different type of clothing care machine.
Innovation Solution
A clothing care machine comprising a machine base, a support column, a cloth cover, and an upper part, with steam and hot air outlets for automatic clothing care, featuring a retractable support column and a fixing assembly with a pin fixing unit and an elastic adjusting unit for stable operation and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the support column is made retractable to reduce storage space, then the storage convenience is improved, but the structural stability during operation may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The support column is divided into multiple telescopic segments (first telescopic column, second telescopic column, etc.) that can be separated and stored independently, reducing storage space while maintaining operational stability through the segmentation of functions
Solution Approach 2:
The support column transitions from a static structure to a dynamic telescopic structure that can extend during operation and retract during storage, adapting its state based on operational requirements to balance stability and storage convenience
2Volume of moving object
If the telescopic support column is used to reduce storage space, then the storage volume is reduced, but the fixing reliability between segments may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Elastic pins are pre-installed in the telescopic columns to provide automatic fixing when segments connect, ensuring reliability before any potential failure occurs during extension and retraction operations
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic pins automatically engage and disengage based on the telescopic motion itself, with the structure's own movement triggering the fixing and releasing mechanisms, ensuring reliable connection without external intervention
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
The machine allows for automatic clothing care using steam and hot air, saving time and effort, and can be easily stored due to its retractable design, making it suitable for various types of clothing.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic pin being provided on the fixing block, the lower sleeve being provided with a pin hole corresponding to the elastic pin; under an action of no external force, a pin of the elastic pin protruding and being inserted into a corresponding pin hole
Implementation Method 2
the connecting rod being provided in the upper sleeve, a lower end of the connecting rod forming an oblique guide fit with the elastic pin, and an upper end of the connecting rod extending to the top seat, the elastic pin being driven to retract by the upper end of the connecting rod by driving the connecting rod to press down
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a clothing care machine, including a machine base (10), a support column (20) and an upper part. A bottom of the support column (20) is connected to the machine base (10), and the upper part is connected to a top of the support column (20). The machine base (10) is provided with at least one of a steam outlet (11) and a hot air outlet (19). When in use, the clothes are hung on the upper part, and the automatic care of the clothes is realized through the steam output by the steam outlet (11) of the machine base (10) or the hot air output by the hot air outlet (19). During the process, the user does not need to operate the whole process. Time and effort can be saved.