Stack-type laundry treating apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stack-type laundry treating apparatuses face difficulties in securely stacking and fixing a drying apparatus on top of a washing apparatus, leading to potential misalignment and cumbersome installation processes.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of aligning legs that are inserted into the upper base panel of the drying apparatus and guided by the lower cabinet to support and align the upper treating apparatus with respect to the lower treating apparatus, ensuring correct positioning and secure stacking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separate mounting part is used to stack the drying apparatus on the washing apparatus, then the drying apparatus can be installed on top of the washing apparatus, but the installation process becomes cumbersome and the positioning accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is divided into separate components: aligning legs attached to the washing apparatus and corresponding receiving structures on the drying apparatus. This segmentation allows for easier assembly and positioning during installation, resolving the contradiction between stacking capability and installation convenience.
Solution Approach 2:
Aligning legs serve as intermediary elements between the washing apparatus and drying apparatus. These legs provide both structural support for stacking and guidance for accurate positioning, eliminating the need for complex separate mounting parts while maintaining installation ease.
2Reliability
If a separate mounting part is used to fix the drying apparatus on the washing apparatus, then the drying apparatus can be stacked vertically, but the installation process becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The support function and positioning function are merged into a single integrated structure - the aligning legs. These legs simultaneously provide structural support for vertical stacking and geometric constraints for accurate positioning, reducing device complexity while maintaining both stability and ease of installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The aligning legs perform multiple functions: they support the weight of the upper apparatus, provide alignment guidance during installation, and maintain positional stability during operation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate mounting parts, reducing overall structure complexity.
3Productivity
If the drying apparatus is stacked on the washing apparatus without proper alignment means, then space utilization increases, but the positioning accuracy and alignment deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The aligning legs are pre-attached to the washing apparatus with precise geometric dimensions and orientations. This preliminary action ensures that when the drying apparatus is placed on top, automatic alignment occurs without requiring additional positioning adjustments, maintaining both compact stacking and high positioning accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The aligning legs act as intermediary elements that transfer and maintain precise positional relationships between the washing and drying apparatuses. Their rigid structure and geometric design ensure accurate alignment while enabling compact vertical stacking, resolving the contradiction between space utilization and positioning precision.
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AI summary
A stack-type laundry treating apparatus includes upper and lower treating apparatuses and aligning legs. The upper treating apparatus includes an upper cabinet including an upper side panel and an upper base panel. The lower treating apparatus includes a lower cabinet including a lower side panel. A top of the lower cabinet is covered with the upper base panel. The aligning legs can be inserted into the upper base panel in a direction in which the upper treating apparatus is supported. The aligning legs can slide inwardly the upper base panel, and support the upper cabinet with respect to the lower cabinet.