Laundry treatment apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treatment apparatuses face issues such as wrinkles in laundry after use, damage from frequent washing, high energy consumption, and a fixed presser that limits position adjustment.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treatment apparatus with a removable presser that can be moved, capable of performing washing, drying, deodorization, sterilization, and wrinkle removal, using a presser-fixing structure with elastic members for adjustable positioning and a design that reduces presser thickness for efficient movement within the apparatus.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the presser is fixedly mounted to the door, then the structure is simple and stable, but the position of the presser cannot be moved and requires additional pressers
Solution Approach 1:
The presser is designed with a removable mounting structure that allows it to be dynamically repositioned between different locations (door or accommodation space inner surface). The presser can be detached and reattached at different positions, transforming from a static fixed mounting to a dynamic reconfigurable mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The presser mounting system is segmented into separate components: the presser body and the mounting structure. This segmentation allows the presser to be independently removed and repositioned, enabling flexibility in placement while keeping each component relatively simple in design.
2Ease of operation
If the presser thickness is reduced, then the presser can be efficiently moved within the inner space, but the pressing force may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The presser utilizes a thin-profile design with a reduced thickness that allows it to be easily moved and repositioned within the limited space of the laundry treatment apparatus. The thin film-like structure maintains sufficient surface area to distribute pressing force effectively across the laundry while enabling easy maneuverability.
Solution Approach 2:
The presser is pre-equipped with a mounting structure that facilitates easy attachment and detachment. This preliminary design of the mounting interface allows the presser to be quickly repositioned without requiring complex tools or procedures, enabling efficient movement within the apparatus space.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a removable presser mounting structure is implemented, then presser position can be adjusted, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure employs a dynamic design where the presser can be easily attached and detached. The support holder and presser-fixing recess create a movable connection rather than a permanent fixed mounting, allowing the presser to be repositioned between the door and the accommodation space inner surface as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate modular components: the support holder attached to the mounting surface, and the presser with its fixing recess. This segmentation allows each component to remain relatively simple while the combination provides the required flexibility and adjustability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient wrinkle removal and crease sharpening while reducing energy consumption and allowing for flexible presser placement, addressing the limitations of conventional systems.
Implementation Method 1
The presser-fixing protrusion may be configured to be movable upwards and downwards by an elastic member having elastic force.
Data Source
AI summary
A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet having an accommodation space formed therein to accommodate laundry, a door hingedly connected to the cabinet to open or close the accommodation space, a presser for applying pressure to laundry to remove wrinkles from laundry, and a presser-fixing structure for mounting the presser to the inner surface of the accommodation space or the door. The presser-fixing structure includes a support holder protruding from the inner surface of the accommodation space or the door and a presser-fixing recess formed concavely in the rear surface of the presser so as to allow the support holder to be inserted thereinto.