Household appliance adapted to perform at least a drying cycle, such as a washing/drying machine or a drying machine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current drying machines and washing/drying machines have complex and costly condenser systems for recirculating air, which increases production costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
The condenser is integrated with the tub, formed by assembling two semi-parts made from the tub body components, eliminating the need for additional production steps and simplifying the manufacturing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a separate condenser system is used in drying machines, then the drying function is achieved, but the production complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the condenser directly into the tub structure, making the condenser and tub into a single unified component. This merging eliminates the need for separate condenser assemblies and reduces the number of parts, thereby simplifying manufacturing processes and reducing production costs while maintaining the drying function.
2Ease of manufacture
If a separate condenser system is used in drying machines, then the drying function is achieved, but the production costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the condenser directly into the tub structure, making the condenser and tub into a single unified component. This merging eliminates the need for separate condenser assemblies and reduces the number of parts, thereby simplifying manufacturing processes and reducing production costs while maintaining the drying function.
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 integration reduces production complexity and costs while maintaining effective air recirculation for drying cycles, enhancing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the drying system.
Implementation Method 1
a condenser that causes the condensation of the moisture contained in the air extracted from the compartment
Implementation Method 2
an element that heats the air before reintroducing it into the compartment
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AI summary
Household appliance (1) adapted to perform at least a drying cycle comprising a tub (3) in which a drum (2) is rotatably mounted, said tub (3) including a plurality of structural components (3A-3C), whereby said structural components (3A-3C) comprise a tub body (3B) extending from a front section (3B') to a rear section (3B"), and a rear component (3C) mounted to said tub body (3B) at said rear section (3B"); a drying system (10), having an inlet (10a) for receiving wet air from said tub (3) and an outlet (10b) for providing dried air to said tub (3), said drying system (10) including a condenser (4) adapted to receive a flow of wet air from said tub (3) and to make it condense, said household appliance (1) further comprises a first structural portion (1A) made in one piece and including said tub body (3B) and a second structural portion (1B) made in one piece and comprising said rear component (3C).