Laundry Presser and Steam Treatment for Crease and Wrinkle Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treating apparatuses are inadequate in deodorizing and removing wrinkles from laundry, as they lack a crease forming mechanism and perform these operations during drum rotation with laundry in a wrinkled state, limiting effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treating apparatus with a cabinet, supply unit for air and moisture, and a presser system that includes a support unit and compression unit to keep laundry straight and form creases, using heated air and steam to deodorize and remove wrinkles while preventing new wrinkles from forming.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If deodorization and wrinkle removal are performed during drum rotation, then the apparatus can perform these operations automatically, but the laundry remains in a wrinkled state limiting deodorization and wrinkle removal effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by first spreading the laundry straight on the drum surface before applying steam and compression. The laundry is positioned in a wrinkle-free state initially, then steam is supplied to deodorize and heat the fabric, followed by compression to set the smooth appearance. This sequence ensures effective deodorization and wrinkle removal before the laundry is folded or removed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a crease forming means is added to the apparatus, then creases can be formed on laundry during treatment, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing the compression means to serve multiple functions: it compresses the laundry to form creases, applies pressure to set wrinkles removed by steam, and maintains the laundry in a smooth appearance during the treatment process. This multi-functional component avoids the need for separate crease-forming devices, thereby reducing overall device complexity while enhancing adaptability.
3Manufacturing precision
If laundry is spread straight on the drum, then deodorization and wrinkle removal are improved, but the laundry may not remain straight during rotation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies continuity of useful action by continuously supplying steam to the laundry throughout the treatment cycle while the drum rotates. The steam supply is maintained continuously to ensure constant deodorization and heat treatment, and the compression means continuously presses the laundry against the drum surface to maintain its straight position during rotation, preventing the laundry from becoming wrinkled or mispositioned.
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 apparatus effectively forms creases, deodorizes, and removes wrinkles from laundry while keeping it straight, enhancing the laundry treatment process beyond conventional methods.
Implementation Method 1
a supply unit to supply at least one selected from between air and moisture into the receiving space
Implementation Method 2
a moisture supply unit provided in the machinery compartment to supply steam to the receiving space
Implementation Method 3
a compression unit to compress the laundry supported by the support unit to form a crease on the laundry
Data Source
AI summary
A laundry treating apparatus (100) is disclosed. The laundry treating apparatus (100) includes a cabinet (1) having a receiving space (31) to receive laundry, a supply unit (71, 72) to supply at least one selected from between air and moisture into the receiving space (31), and a presser (9) including a support unit (91) provided in the receiving space (31) to support the laundry and a compression unit (93) to compress the laundry supported by the support unit (91) to form a crease on the laundry.