Detachable Washing Machine Drawer Outlet Channel for Easy Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing flushing devices for washing machines have outlet channels that are difficult to clean due to being firmly attached, leading to contamination from deposits like fabric softener residues.
Innovation Solution
The outlet channel is designed as a separate, detachable component with a snap-in connection, allowing easy separation from the drawer for cleaning, and featuring a U-shaped profile bar for secure attachment and sealing, also serving as a drawer lock.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the outlet channel is firmly attached to the drawer by welding or film hinges, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of cleaning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The outlet channel is separated from the drawer as an independent component that can be detached for cleaning. This segmentation allows the channel to be removed, cleaned separately, and reattached, solving the contradiction between structural stability during operation and ease of cleaning when maintenance is needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection between the outlet channel and drawer is made dynamic through a snap-in connection that allows the channel to be easily attached and detached. This dynamic connection provides stability during normal operation while enabling easy removal for cleaning purposes.
2Reliability
If the outlet channel is firmly attached to the drawer, then the reliability of connection is improved, but the ease of repair deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By making the outlet channel a separate, detachable component rather than a permanently attached part, the design enables easy replacement if damaged. The snap-in connection allows the channel to be removed and replaced without special tools or complex procedures, while still providing reliable connection during normal operation.
3Device complexity
If the outlet channel is integrated with the drawer, then the device complexity is reduced, but the accessibility for cleaning deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The outlet channel is designed as a separate component from the drawer, allowing it to be easily detached and cleaned. This segmentation increases accessibility for cleaning while maintaining relatively simple overall device complexity through the use of a straightforward snap-in connection mechanism.
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 design enhances accessibility for cleaning, reduces maintenance costs by allowing replacement of individual parts, and prevents detergent leakage during operation.
Implementation Method 1
the outlet channel (9) is releasably attached to the underside of the drawer (4) by means of a snap-in connection (10)
Implementation Method 2
the liquid detergent substance preferably taking place via a siphon (8) arranged in the chamber, which interacts with an outlet channel (9) arranged below the drawer (4)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a flushing device (1) for a washing machine (2) with a drawer (4) arranged in a drawer (3) in which chambers (5.1, 5.2 and 5.3) are provided for storing liquid and/or powdered detergent, which can be removed by means of the flushing-in device (1) arranged above the drawer (4) by adding fresh water for the washing process, the chambers (5.1, 5.2 and 5.3) being arranged in the drawer (4) in such a way that the powdered detergent substance can be removed via openings (6) and (7) on the rear end walls of the chambers (5.1) and (5.2), the liquid detergent substance preferably being carried out via a siphon (8) which is arranged in the chamber (5.3) and which is connected to a siphon below the drawer (4 ) arranged outlet channel (9) cooperates. According to the invention, the outlet channel (9) is designed as a separate component, which is arranged below the drawer (4) and can be separated from the drawer (4) for cleaning.