Clothing management apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clothing management apparatuses using induction heating lack efficient cooling mechanisms for induction heating modules, leading to potential coil deterioration and increased manufacturing costs due to separate ducts that compromise air circulation efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A clothing management apparatus with a chamber having partitioned flow paths for cooling and circulation, utilizing a single blower to guide air through both paths, facilitating heat exchange and moisture removal, and efficiently disposing components like a duct, heat exchange chamber, and induction heater outside the drum.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a separate duct is provided to form a cooling flow path, then cooling function is provided, but manufacturing cost increases and air circulation efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling flow path and air circulation path are merged into a single integrated chamber structure. The chamber serves dual functions: it cools the induction heating module while simultaneously circulating air within the drying apparatus. This eliminates the need for separate cooling ducts and reduces overall system complexity and manufacturing cost.
Solution Approach 2:
The chamber is designed as a multi-functional component that performs both cooling and air circulation functions. By making the chamber universal, it replaces what would traditionally require separate dedicated structures for each function, thereby reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining effective cooling and air circulation.
2Reliability
If a separate duct is provided to form a cooling flow path, then cooling function is provided, but air circulation efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling flow path and air circulation path are merged into a single integrated chamber structure. The chamber serves dual functions: it cools the induction heating module while simultaneously circulating air within the drying apparatus. This eliminates the need for separate cooling ducts and reduces overall system complexity and manufacturing cost.
3Use of energy by moving object
If induction heating is implemented, then heating efficiency is improved, but cooling requirements increase system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The cooling function for the induction heating module is merged with the existing air circulation system. The chamber that circulates air for drying also serves to cool the induction heating module, eliminating the need for a separate cooling system and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining effective cooling.
Solution Approach 2:
The chamber is designed as a multi-functional component that performs both cooling and air circulation functions. By making the chamber universal, it replaces what would traditionally require separate dedicated structures for each function, thereby reducing manufacturing cost while maintaining effective cooling and air circulation.
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
This solution enhances energy efficiency by direct drum heating, minimizes heat loss, and reduces manufacturing costs while ensuring effective cooling and air circulation, thus improving the apparatus's operational efficiency and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
an induction heater heating a drum
Implementation Method 2
heat may be transferred to a heating object (drum) by an induced current generated by applying a current to the coil
Implementation Method 3
heat may be transferred to a heating object (drum) by an induced current generated by applying a current to the coil
Implementation Method 4
a cooling flow path guiding air to cool the induction heater
Implementation Method 5
a circulation flow path communicating with an interior of the drum to remove moisture
Data Source
AI summary
A clothing management apparatus includes a cabinet, a drum an induction heater that includes a housing accommodating a coil, a first duct provided outside the drum and having an inlet communicating with an inner space of the drum, a chamber provided outside the drum and including a first inlet communicating with the first duct, a first outlet communicating with the inner space, a first flow path connecting the first inlet and the first outlet, a second inlet communicating with an outer space of the drum, a second outlet communicating with the housing, and a second flow path connecting the second inlet and the second outlet, a partition wall provided in the chamber and dividing the first flow path and the second flow path, a first impeller in a flow path communicating with the first flow path, and a second impeller in a flow path communicating with the second flow path.