Laundry Machine All-in-One Course for Wash-Dry-Steam Refresh
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional combo washing machines require users to manually select and input multiple options for washing, drying, and refreshing, leading to inconvenience, potential damage to delicate clothes, and difficulty in achieving effective wrinkle removal and drying.
Innovation Solution
An operating method for a laundry machine that allows users to select a single 'all-in-one' course, which automatically performs washing, drying, and refreshing using predetermined settings, including steam cycles, to ensure efficient wrinkle removal and drying without the need for additional user input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If users manually select multiple options for washing, drying, and refreshing in conventional combo washing machines, then various treatment functions can be performed, but user convenience deteriorates and operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate functions (washing, drying, refreshing) into a single integrated course. When a user selects one course, the system automatically executes a sequence of washing, drying, and refreshing operations without requiring separate selections for each function, thereby resolving the contradiction between versatility and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a universal course that performs multiple treatment functions (washing, drying, refreshing) within a single operational mode. This multi-functional approach allows one course selection to accomplish what previously required multiple separate selections, improving user convenience while maintaining comprehensive treatment capabilities.
2Reliability
If users manually select and input multiple options for washing, drying, and refreshing, then complete treatment can be achieved, but the number of operations increases and potential for error increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-configures the sequence and parameters of washing, drying, and refreshing operations within a single course. When the user selects the course, the predetermined sequence is automatically executed, eliminating the need for users to manually configure multiple options and reducing operational complexity while ensuring complete treatment.
Solution Approach 2:
By merging multiple treatment operations into a single automated course, the system reduces the number of user interactions required while maintaining the completeness of the treatment sequence, thereby resolving the contradiction between treatment completeness and operation complexity.
3Productivity
If conventional machines perform washing and drying separately with natural drying or additional drying options, then washing function is prioritized, but drying efficiency and time consumption are affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous operation by seamlessly transitioning from washing to drying within the same automated course without interruption or user intervention. The drying function is activated immediately after washing completes, eliminating idle time and ensuring continuous productive action, thereby reducing total processing time while maintaining washing efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The method enables efficient and convenient treatment of clothes, ensuring effective wrinkle removal and drying, reducing the risk of damage to delicate items and eliminating the need for additional ironing or drying time, allowing users to wear treated clothes immediately.
Implementation Method 1
a steam supply device and function to refresh clothes and the like for removal of wrinkles, deodorization, elimination of static cling and the like
Implementation Method 2
drying the clothes by supplying hot air to the drum
Data Source
AI summary
A laundry machine and an operation method for a laundry machine are disclosed. The laundry machine includes a tub configured to receive wash water; a drum that is configured to rotate in the tub and to receive clothes; a control panel configured to receive input from a user; a course selection part located on the control panel and configured to enable user selection of an operating course from a plurality of operating courses; and one or more option selection parts located on the control panel and configured to enable user selection of one or more options for the operating course selected by the user. The operating method includes selecting a specific course and controlling sequential performance of the following operations: cleaning the clothes by supplying wash water to the drum; drying the clothes by supplying hot air to the drum; and refreshing the clothes by supplying steam to the drum.