Laundry treating apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clothing treatment apparatuses, such as drum washing machines, face limitations in washing effectiveness due to the initial injection of large amounts of water, which leads to poor stain removal and potential damage to special materials like cashmere and wool, and the integration of atomization generators complicates manufacturing and user experience.
Innovation Solution
A clothing treatment apparatus with a water supply valve, water-containing member, atomization generator, and driving board, where the driving board is integrated into an accommodating structure on the water-containing member, reducing spatial occupancy and allowing for efficient connection via a short wire harness or wireless methods, enabling atomized air washing that improves stain removal and handles special materials without fiber damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a large amount of water is injected into the washing drum at the beginning, then the washing process can proceed with mechanical rotation, but stains on the clothing surface will directly enter the lining in a state where washing liquid is not completely dissolved, requiring more time, water, washing liquid and mechanical action, resulting in poor washing effect
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by using an atomization generator to spray atomized water onto the clothing surface before the main washing process begins. This pre-treatment dissolves stains on the surface in advance, preventing them from penetrating into the lining during subsequent mechanical washing, thereby improving overall washing effectiveness and reducing the time and resources needed for the complete washing cycle.
2Manufacturing precision
If an atomization generator is equipped in the washing machine to enable atomized air washing, then the washing effect is improved, but more space of the washing machine tray will be occupied and a relatively long wire harness is required to connect the driving board with the atomization generator, making it inconvenient to arrange the wire harness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by integrating the driving board directly into the water tank structure. The driving board is installed in an accommodating structure formed on the water tank, with the wire harness connection point positioned on the side wall of the water tank near the atomization generator. This integration eliminates the need for long wire harnesses and complex spatial arrangements, reducing device complexity while maintaining the improved washing effect.
3Area of stationary object
If the driving board and control panel are installed together to save space, then space occupancy is reduced, but a relatively long wire harness is required to connect the driving board with the atomization generator
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining the driving board installation with the water tank structure. Instead of installing the driving board separately on the control panel, it is integrated into an accommodating structure on the water tank, positioned close to the atomization generator. This reduces the need for long wire harnesses and simplifies wire harness arrangement, achieving both space savings and reduced complexity.
4Manufacturing precision
If water is supplied to the atomization generator from a water tank, then atomized air washing can be achieved, but the water tank cannot divert and block the water injected into it, making it difficult to meet the user's use demand of supplying water to different apparatuses successively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by incorporating a water supply valve that can dynamically control and divert water flow from the water tank to different destinations. The valve can switch between supplying water to the atomization generator for washing and directing water to other apparatuses, providing flexible water supply that meets diverse user demands while maintaining the benefits of atomized air washing.
5Object-affected harmful factors
If atomized air washing is used to treat clothing, then special materials like cashmere and wool can be washed without fiber damage, but more space and complex wiring are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by integrating the driving board into the water tank structure and positioning it close to the atomization generator. This integration reduces the need for long wire harnesses and complex spatial arrangements, making the atomized air washing system more compact and easier to install while preserving its ability to wash special materials like cashmere and wool without causing fiber damage.
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 enhances washing efficiency by preventing stains from entering clothing linings, reduces energy consumption, and expands the apparatus's applicability to special materials, while simplifying manufacturing and improving user experience through improved assembly and reduced electromagnetic interference.
Implementation Method 1
Under the atomization action of the atomization generator, the water is converted into small particles of atomized water droplets
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AI summary
A laundry treating apparatus is provided, which comprises a laundry treating drum, and further comprises a water supply valve, a water container member, an atomizer (2) and a driving board (3). The water supply valve is connected to the atomizer (2) by means of the water container member. An outlet of the atomizer (2) is disposed toward an inner cavity of the laundry treating drum. A container structure is disposed on the water container member. The driving board (3) is disposed in the container structure and is communicatively connected with the atomizer (2). The laundry treating apparatus can reduce manufacturing difficulty of a laundry treating apparatus having an atomizer (2), such that the laundry treating apparatus can fully utilize the atomization function of the atomizer (2).