Laundry Apparatus Holding Structure With Door-Blocked Detergent Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Laundry treating apparatuses with integrated drying functions face challenges in providing auxiliary storage space and efficient loading due to complex internal structures and spatial constraints, making it difficult to offer separate spaces for washing and drying.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treating apparatus with a first treating device and a support part that includes a second treating device underneath, featuring a tilted door and detergent introduction part, allowing for independent installation of drying or washing components based on available space, enabling easy loading and unloading without bending, and providing a closed, airtight space with adaptable internal structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a drying function is provided to a washing machine, then the washing machine can perform both washing and drying, but the internal structure becomes complex and spatial utility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The laundry treating apparatus is divided into separate functional modules: a first treating device (washing or drying) and a second treating device (drying or washing), with the support part providing structural separation. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized independently, avoiding the complexity of integrating both functions into a single device while maintaining the versatility of performing both washing and drying operations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a drying function is provided to a washing machine, then the washing machine can perform both washing and drying, but auxiliary space such as storage space cannot be provided
Solution Approach 1:
The support part extends in the vertical dimension to provide auxiliary space (such as storage space) without compromising the horizontal space required for washing and drying functions. By utilizing the vertical space above or below the treating devices, the apparatus accommodates additional functionality while maintaining the versatility of performing both washing and drying operations.
3Device complexity
If the front part of the washing machine is perpendicular to the ground, then the structure is simple, but it is not easy for the user to load washing-objects into the washing machine
Solution Approach 1:
The front part of the washing machine is designed to be tiltable or adjustable rather than fixed perpendicular to the ground. This dynamic configuration allows the user to adjust the angle of the front part to a more convenient position for loading washing-objects, reducing the need for bending, while maintaining structural simplicity through a straightforward tilting mechanism.
4Area of stationary object
If a bottom drawer is provided as an auxiliary device, then auxiliary space is provided, but the internal structure of the machine located on the top of the drawer is complex and there is little room in the internal space
Solution Approach 1:
The support part serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the first treating device, creates auxiliary space (such as storage space) in its interior, and facilitates the connection between the first and second treating devices. This multi-functionality allows auxiliary space to be provided without adding complex internal structures, as the support part inherently performs both structural and storage roles.
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AI summary
A laundry treating apparatus is provided that includes a cabinet having an opening to load laundry therethrough; a tub provided in the cabinet to hold wash water therein; a door coupled to the cabinet to open and close the opening; a holding portion provided in a front surface of the cabinet in which the opening is provided, to hold the door, the holding portion including a first inclined portion provided adjacent to a lower portion of the opening and a hole provided at the first inclined portion; and a detergent introduction portion provided in the hole to supply detergent to the tub. The detergent introduction portion may be exposed to an outside of the holding portion when the door is opened and blocked by the door when the door is closed.