Clothing Dryer Pivoting Support Member for Drying Shelf Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional clothing dryers lack an effective supporting structure for drying shelves, which can lead to instability and potential escape during operation, especially under external shocks or vibrations, affecting drying efficiency and safety.
Innovation Solution
A clothing dryer with a pivoting supporting member that can pivot between two positions, one where it supports the drying shelf from the cabinet and another where it is mounted on the shelf, featuring a hinge mechanism and protrusions for secure attachment, ensuring the shelf remains stable and in place.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed supporting structure is used for the drying shelf, then the shelf is simple to manufacture, but the shelf cannot adapt to different drying needs and may become unstable under external shocks
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting member is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to pivot between supporting the drying shelf and being stored on the shelf. This dynamic structure adapts to different operational states while maintaining stability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The supporting member is divided into distinct functional portions: a pivoting portion for rotation, a support portion for bearing weight, and a fixed hanging portion for attachment. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function optimally while contributing to overall reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the drying shelf is made detachable for versatility, then different drying configurations are possible, but the shelf may escape or become unstable during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting member transitions between two stable positions: supporting the shelf during operation and being stored on the shelf when not in use. This dynamic positioning provides versatility while maintaining stability in each state through proper mechanical design.
Solution Approach 2:
The pivoting portion acts as an intermediary mechanism between the support function and the storage function, allowing smooth transition between states while ensuring the shelf remains securely supported during the drying operation.
3Strength
If a simple support structure is used, then the device is easy to manufacture, but the support cannot withstand external shocks and vibrations during dryer operation
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting member is segmented into specialized portions: the support portion is designed with sufficient strength to withstand shocks and vibrations, while other portions handle positioning and attachment functions. This allows optimized strength where needed without unnecessarily complicating the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable design allows the supporting member to absorb and distribute shock forces dynamically during operation, improving strength characteristics without requiring a completely rigid and complex structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The improved supporting structure enhances the stability of the drying shelf, preventing it from escaping during operation and improving drying efficiency by maintaining the shelf's position effectively, even under external shocks or vibrations.
Implementation Method 1
One end of the supporting member may be coupled to the drying shelf using a hinge so that the supporting member is pivoted at the first position and the second position
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AI summary
A clothing dryer including a cabinet; a drying tub that is disposed in the cabinet and accommodates laundry; a drying shelf disposed in the drying tub; and a supporting member disposed to support the drying shelf and provided to be movable at a first position in which one side of the drying shelf is supported in the cabinet and at a second position in which the supporting member is mounted on the drying shelf. Through this configuration, supporting force of the drying shelf can be improved.