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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing home appliances lack efficient operability, assembly, and maintenance due to complex machine compartment designs, making service and repair difficult.
Innovation Solution
A home appliance design featuring a machine compartment divided by a divisional wall section with a fastening unit that allows for easy assembly and disassembly, and a guiding unit for precise alignment, along with a fixing unit for electronic devices, enhancing operability and maintenance accessibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the machine compartment is divided into sub-compartments with a fixed divisional wall, then structural stability is improved, but ease of repair and maintenance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The divisional wall is segmented into a first wall section and a second wall section that can be detached from each other. This segmentation allows the wall to be disassembled for repair access while maintaining structural integrity when assembled, directly resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of repair.
Solution Approach 2:
The divisional wall transitions from a static fixed structure to a dynamic structure with movable and detachable sections. The fastening unit enables the wall sections to be connected or separated as needed, providing adaptability for both structural stability during operation and ease of repair during maintenance.
2Ease of repair
If the divisional wall is segmented into multiple sections, then ease of repair is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The divisional wall is divided into a first wall section and a second wall section connected by a fastening unit. This segmentation enables easy repair access by allowing detachment of wall sections, while the fastening unit provides a straightforward connection mechanism that minimizes added complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening unit is designed to enable simple assembly and disassembly of the wall sections without requiring complex tools or procedures. This self-service approach allows maintenance personnel to easily repair components behind the divisional wall, improving ease of repair without significantly increasing device complexity.
3Ease of operation
If the fastening unit allows detachable connection, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening unit provides a dynamic connection system that allows the divisional wall sections to be detachably connected for ease of operation and maintenance. The design ensures reliable connection when assembled while maintaining the ability to detach when needed, balancing ease of operation with reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening unit is designed as a simple, robust connection mechanism that can be easily replaced if needed. This approach ensures reliable operation during the service life of the appliance while allowing for easy replacement or repair, maintaining both ease of operation and reliability.
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AI summary
For the purpose of improving operability a home appliance device, in particular a home appliance chiller device, is proposed, comprising: a machine compartment (14a; 14d); a divisional wall section (31a-d; 32d, 33d) configured for dividing the machine compartment (14a; 14d) into sub-compartments (16a, 17a; 16d, 17d, 17d, 19d) and comprising a first wall section (44a-c) and a second wall section (46a-c); and a fastening unit (108a-c) configured for at least fastening the first wall section (44a-c) to the second wall section (46a-c)