Tableware hydro-cleaning apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dishwashers are often oversized, require complex installation, and need direct connections to water and drainage systems, making them unsuitable for small residential spaces and inefficient in terms of water and detergent usage.
Innovation Solution
A compact counter tableware hydro-cleaning apparatus with two separable units: a control unit housing operational components and a washing chamber, allowing for independent positioning and easy use without direct water or drainage connections, featuring a detachable container for filling and a low-water consumption design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If conventional dishwashers are used, then washing capacity and automation are improved, but space requirements and installation complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The dishwasher is divided into two separable units: a control unit housing the pump and control components, and a washing chamber for tableware. This segmentation allows the washing chamber to be compact and movable, reducing overall space requirements while maintaining automated washing functionality through the control unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit is extracted as a separate movable component that can be positioned independently near the water source, allowing the washing chamber to be placed optimally in limited kitchen spaces without being constrained by fixed installation requirements.
2Productivity
If conventional dishwashers are installed, then washing efficiency is improved, but connection requirements to water mains and drainage systems increase
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible hose acts as an intermediary connection between the control unit and the water source, eliminating the need for direct connection to water mains. This allows the dishwasher to be positioned flexibly in the kitchen without complex plumbing installations, while the pump maintains efficient water delivery for washing.
3Area of stationary object
If compact dishwashers with detachable reservoirs are used, then space requirements are reduced, but assembly and disassembly operations increase causing wear and breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The water reservoir is extracted as a separate detachable component, allowing users to easily remove and refill it without disassembling the entire appliance. This maintains compact dimensions while simplifying the refilling operation to a single removal and replacement action, reducing mechanical stress on connection points.
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 apparatus is adaptable to various kitchen setups, reduces space requirements, facilitates easy loading and unloading, and achieves efficient washing in short times with minimal water usage, while being cost-effective and easy to maintain.
Implementation Method 1
a pump (13) connected to said sink for conveying water to be used for washing
Implementation Method 2
a nozzle (17) connected to said pump for spraying water on the tableware
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AI summary
A compact counter manual use tableware hydro-cleaning apparatus (10, 10') comprising two operating units defined by a first unit (12, 12') and by a second unit (14) not rigidly connected to each other, separable, movable and positionable/repositionable independently with respect to each other, the first unit (12, 12') defining a control unit which houses the components/devices required for the operation of the hydro-cleaning apparatus and the second unit (14) defining a tableware washing chamber.