Removable Laundry Presser Structure for Wrinkle Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treatment apparatuses face issues such as wrinkles in laundry, damage from frequent washing, and high energy consumption due to motor operation, with fixed pressers limiting their functionality.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treatment apparatus with a removably mounted presser that applies pressure to remove wrinkles, featuring a hinge structure for rotation and a separation frame to prevent moisture contact, allowing for efficient wrinkle removal and crease sharpening while reducing energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a presser is fixedly mounted to a door, then the presser can apply pressure to remove wrinkles, but the position of the presser cannot be moved, limiting adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The presser is designed with a movable structure that can rotate between a horizontal position (for wrinkle removal) and a vertical position (for storage or different operations). This dynamic positioning capability allows the presser to adapt to different operational needs while maintaining its wrinkle removal function, thus resolving the contradiction between operational effectiveness and position flexibility.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotary drum is used for washing, then washing function is provided, but energy consumption is high due to motor operation
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes the rotary drum component entirely from the system. Instead of using a motor-driven drum for washing, the apparatus uses alternative mechanisms (such as the presser system and other non-motorized components) to achieve laundry treatment functions, thereby eliminating the high energy consumption associated with motor operation while maintaining washing capability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If steam or hot air is supplied to laundry, then wrinkle removal and deodorization are achieved, but moisture contact may cause damage to laundry
Solution Approach 1:
A separation frame is introduced as an intermediary component between the steam/hot air supply system and the laundry. This separation frame creates a barrier that allows thermal energy (steam and hot air) to reach the laundry for wrinkle removal and deodorization, while preventing direct contact with harmful moisture, thus resolving the contradiction between treatment effectiveness and moisture damage prevention.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective washing, drying, deodorization, sterilization, and wrinkle removal with reduced energy use and improved laundry handling, allowing for flexible presser positioning and efficient operation.
Implementation Method 1
a press part rotatably connected to the support part to apply pressure to laundry inserted between the press part and the support part
Implementation Method 2
a moisture supply unit for supplying moisture in the form of steam or mist to the accommodation space
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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 laundry support member provided in the accommodation space, and a presser mounted to the laundry support member and configured to apply pressure to laundry to remove wrinkles from laundry. The presser includes a support part for supporting one surface of laundry, a hanger hook configured to be hung on the laundry support member, and a press part hingedly connected to the support part to apply pressure to the opposite surface of laundry.