Fabric Treating Module Layout for Independent Component Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fabric treating apparatuses complicate maintenance and repair due to the integrated design of machinery components, making it difficult to remove specific devices like the steam generating module, heat pump module, and controller without disassembling the entire system, which hampers space utilization and user accessibility.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus features a modular design with a machinery room layout that allows for independent removal and installation of the controller, steam generating module, and heat pump module, using supporters and fastening mechanisms to facilitate easy access and maintenance, while optimizing space usage with a casing and blower configuration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the machinery components are integrated in a compact design, then space utilization is improved, but maintenance and repair become difficult due to inability to remove specific devices independently
Solution Approach 1:
The machinery room is segmented into multiple independent installation spaces using supporters that define separate regions. The steam generating module, heat pump module, and controller are each installed in distinct spaces, allowing individual access and removal while maintaining compact overall integration.
2Ease of repair
If the entire system is disassembled to access specific components, then maintenance becomes possible, but time and labor are wasted due to unnecessary disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is extracted and installed in a separate space within the machinery room, independent of the steam generating module and heat pump module. This allows the controller to be removed and accessed without disassembling or moving other components, saving time and effort during maintenance operations.
3Volume of moving object
If components are densely packed to optimize space, then volume efficiency is improved, but user accessibility to internal components deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The machinery room is divided into multiple independent installation spaces using supporters, creating distinct accessible regions for each component. This segmentation allows users to access specific components like the controller or steam generating module independently while maintaining dense overall packing for space efficiency.
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 maintenance and repair efficiency by allowing individual component replacement without disassembling the entire apparatus, improving space utilization and user convenience by enabling straightforward access to internal components.
Implementation Method 1
a heat pump module that is configured to condition air supplied to the treating chamber
Implementation Method 2
a steam generating module that is located in the space and that is configured to generate steam and supply steam to the treating chamber
Data Source
AI summary
A fabric treating apparatus includes a casing that includes a treating chamber and a machinery room that is located below the treating chamber. The fabric treating apparatus further includes a base that is located at a bottom of the machinery room. The fabric treating apparatus further includes a heat pump module that is configured to condition air supplied to the treating chamber. The fabric treating apparatus further includes at least one supporter that is configured to support the heat pump module and that defines a space between the base and the heat pump module. The fabric treating apparatus further includes a steam generating module that is located in the space and that is configured to generate steam and supply steam to the treating chamber. The fabric treating apparatus further includes a controller that is configured to control at least one of the heat pump module or the steam generating module.