Laundry Pressing Structure to Prevent Double Creases
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treating apparatuses face issues such as wrinkles in laundry, damage from frequent washing, high energy consumption, and the generation of double creases when trying to remove existing wrinkles.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treating apparatus with a cabinet, a supply unit for air and water, a presser to remove wrinkles, and a clamp unit that fixes both ends of the laundry to prevent pressure on sewing lines, ensuring clear creases without generating additional wrinkles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a presser is used to pressurize laundry to remove wrinkles, then wrinkle removal is improved, but double creases are generated on the laundry
Solution Approach 1:
The presser is divided into multiple independent pressing elements (first pressurizing element, second pressurizing element, third pressurizing element) that can apply pressure to different regions of the laundry separately. This segmentation allows selective pressing of wrinkle-prone areas while avoiding already-pressed regions, preventing double creases while effectively removing wrinkles.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotating drum is used to perform washing and drying, then laundry treatment functions are achieved, but energy consumption increases due to motor operation
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional rotating drum mechanical system is replaced with a stationary presser system that uses localized pressurizing elements. Instead of rotating the entire drum to achieve washing and drying functions, the invention uses targeted pressure application to wrinkles and creases, significantly reducing energy consumption while maintaining laundry treatment effectiveness.
3Manufacturing precision
If frequent washing is performed to remove wrinkles, then wrinkle removal is achieved, but laundry damage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The presser system applies pressure to remove wrinkles and create clear creases before the laundry is worn or stored. By performing wrinkle removal as a preliminary action after washing rather than requiring repeated washing cycles, the invention prevents laundry damage while achieving the desired wrinkle-free appearance.
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
Enables effective washing, drying, deodorization, sterilization, and wrinkle removal while preventing the formation of double creases, thus improving laundry quality and reducing energy consumption.
Implementation Method 1
a presser provided in the receiving space to pressurize the laundry so as to remove a wrinkle of the laundry
Implementation Method 2
the clamp unit pressurizes and fixes both ends of the laundry so as not to pressurize a sewing line provided at a center of the laundry
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AI summary
A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed, which enables washing, drying, deodorization, sterilization and wrinkle removal. The laundry treating apparatus comprises a cabinet (1) provided with a receiving space (31) in which laundry is received; a supply unit (71, 72) for supplying at least one of the air and water into the receiving space (31); a presser (9) provided in the receiving space (31) to pressurize the laundry so as to remove a wrinkle of the laundry; and a clamp unit (6100, 6300, 6500) detachably pressurizing and fixing both ends of the laundry before pressurizing the laundry by using the presser (9).