Hanger Vibration Module Using Counter-Rotating Eccentrics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional clothes treatment apparatuses experience unnecessary vibrations in directions other than the intended vibration direction, leading to stress on items due to constant amplitude and frequency changes, which affects the efficiency of wrinkle removal and item handling.
Innovation Solution
A clothes treatment apparatus with a vibration module comprising a first and second eccentric portion that rotate at the same angular speed but in opposite directions, reinforcing or offsetting centrifugal forces to minimize unnecessary vibrations and optimize excitation force in the intended direction, thereby reducing stress on items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If a single eccentric portion is used to generate vibration, then the excitation force in the vibration direction is sufficient, but unnecessary vibrations occur in directions other than the intended vibration direction
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the counterweight principle by introducing a second eccentric portion that rotates in the opposite direction to the first eccentric portion. The centrifugal forces generated by the two eccentric portions in directions perpendicular to the intended vibration direction are made equal and opposite, causing them to cancel each other out. This eliminates unnecessary vibrations in directions other than the intended vibration direction while maintaining sufficient excitation force in the desired direction.
2Productivity
If the vibration frequency of the hanging bar is changed while maintaining amplitude, then the wrinkle removal effectiveness is improved, but stress on items increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the amplitude of vibration variable rather than constant. The control unit adjusts both the vibration frequency and amplitude dynamically based on the operating mode. When the vibration frequency changes, the amplitude is simultaneously adjusted to prevent excessive stress on items, while still maintaining effective wrinkle removal. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to adapt to different conditions and avoid the harmful effects of constant amplitude during frequency transitions.
3Productivity
If the amplitude of vibration is increased to improve wrinkle removal, then the productivity is improved, but the stress on items increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing variable amplitude control. The control unit adjusts the vibration amplitude dynamically based on the selected operating mode and current operating conditions. This allows the system to optimize wrinkle removal efficiency by increasing amplitude when needed while preventing excessive stress on items by reducing amplitude when appropriate, particularly during frequency transitions or when handling delicate items.
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
The solution effectively minimizes unnecessary vibrations, enhances the excitation force in the intended direction, and reduces stress on items by carefully managing centrifugal forces through the coordinated rotation of the eccentric portions, resulting in a more stable and efficient wrinkle removal process.
Implementation Method 1
a first eccentric portion that is supported by the vibrating body and rotates around a predetermined first rotational axis in such a way that the weight is off-center; a second eccentric portion that is supported by the vibrating body and rotates around a predetermined second rotational axis, which is the same as or parallel to the first rotational axis, in such a way that the weight is off-center
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AI summary
A clothes treatment apparatus for treating clothes in a treatment space including a frame, a hanger body movable with respect to the frame, a center axial portion fixed with respect to the frame, and disposed along a center axis extending in the vertical direction, a first eccentric portion configured to rotate in a first direction around a first rotational axis spaced apart from the center axis, a second eccentric portion configured to rotate in a second direction opposite to the first direction around the first rotational axis, a motor generating a torque for rotating the first eccentric portion and second eccentric portion, a vibrating body supporting rotatably the first eccentric portion and second eccentric portion, and a hanger driving unit connecting the vibrating body and the hanger body. The hanger driving unit transmitting excitation force of the vibrating body to the hanger body.


