Coupled Auxiliary Laundry Dryer for Small Loads and Shoe Drying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treating machines are inefficient in handling small laundry loads, require separate machines for washing and drying, and struggle to dry items like shoes, leading to increased energy consumption and space usage.
Innovation Solution
A multiple laundry treating machine is designed with a main device and an auxiliary device that can be coupled, allowing for efficient washing and drying of small loads using a smaller auxiliary device that can be integrated into the main machine, utilizing space and reducing energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a large-capacity laundry treating machine is used to wash or dry small amounts of laundry, then the machine can handle various load sizes, but energy consumption and water consumption increase unnecessarily
Solution Approach 1:
The laundry treating system is divided into a main laundry treating device and a sub-laundry treating device. The sub-device handles small laundry loads with lower energy consumption, while the main device handles larger loads. This segmentation allows the system to adapt to different load sizes efficiently without unnecessarily consuming energy or water.
2Ease of manufacture
If a washing machine without drying function is used, then the washing function can be performed, but a separate drying machine must be purchased increasing expenses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a washing machine and a drying machine into an integrated system. The drying device can be coupled to the washing machine, allowing both washing and drying functions to be performed in one appliance. This merging eliminates the need to purchase separate machines, reducing overall expenses while providing versatile laundry treatment capabilities.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a drum type drying machine is used to dry shoes, then drying function is available, but frequent installation and separation of rack is required causing inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The sub-laundry treating device includes a rotatable drum that can dynamically adjust its orientation. When drying shoes, the drum rotates to maintain a horizontal position, allowing shoes to be properly positioned without requiring manual installation and separation of racks. This dynamic adjustment simplifies operation and improves convenience.
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AI summary
A multiple laundry treating machine, in which an auxiliary laundry treating device (120) is coupled to a general laundry treating device (110), is disclosed. The multiple laundry treating machine includes a main laundry treating device (110) for washing or drying laundry contained in an interior of the main laundry treating device (110), an auxiliary laundry treating device (120) arranged at one side of the main laundry treating device (110), the auxiliary laundry treating device (120) having a volume and a height respectively smaller than a volume and a height of the main laundry treating device (110), and having a laundry container (121 ) formed in an interior of the auxiliary laundry treating device (120), and a connecting unit (300) for connecting the main and auxiliary laundry treating devices (110, 120), to enable communication or control operations between the main and auxiliary laundry treating devices (110, 120). In accordance with the multiple laundry treating machine, it is possible to achieve a convenience in use and to save energy because a small amount of clothes or shoes can be dried by the auxiliary laundry treating device (120), without driving a laundry treating device (120) having a relatively-large capacity.