Laundry Pressing Mechanism for Even Garment Wrinkle Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treating apparatuses fail to evenly press clothing, leading to misalignment, displacement, and formation of unintended wrinkles due to limited movement and pressure distribution of the pressing part, which reduces effectiveness in deodorization and wrinkle removal.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treating apparatus with a pressing part that can slidably move toward the front and rotate on one surface, allowing even pressure distribution by moving up or down, and selectively rotating to both sides, while being fixed to prevent separation during operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the pressing part rotates widthwise from one side to the other side, then the pressing operation can be performed, but the laundry is not evenly pressed and unintended creases are formed
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing part is designed to perform multiple movements including rotation in multiple directions, sliding movement toward the front, and up-down movement, transforming it from a static single-direction mechanism to a dynamic multi-degree-of-freedom system that can adapt to different pressing needs and achieve uniform pressure distribution
Solution Approach 2:
The pressing part is given movement capabilities in multiple dimensions: rotation around vertical axis (azimuth angle), sliding movement in horizontal direction (elevation angle), and up-down movement, transforming a one-dimensional rotation into a three-dimensional movement system for comprehensive and uniform pressing
2Ease of operation
If the pressing part is arranged to rotate widthwise, then pressing can be performed, but it tends to press only a specific area of the laundry
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing part transitions from fixed single-axis rotation to a dynamic system with multiple degrees of freedom including azimuth rotation, elevation adjustment, and sliding movement, enabling it to adapt to different laundry areas and press uniformly across the entire surface
Solution Approach 2:
The pressing part is designed to perform multiple functions: rotating to different azimuth angles to target different areas, sliding to adjust pressing position, and moving up-down to apply pressure, making it a universal pressing mechanism that can handle various laundry types and sizes
3Device complexity
If the pressing part rotates only in one direction, then the structure is simple, but convenience is lowered because the laundry portion hung open cannot be pressed
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing part is equipped with bidirectional rotation capability around the vertical axis, allowing it to rotate left and right to access different portions of the laundry including hung-open sections, while maintaining a relatively simple hinge-based mechanical structure
4Ease of operation
If the pressing part presses the laundry by turning from a side, then pressing operation is achieved, but the laundry is pushed away and becomes disordered or displaced
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing part performs preliminary positioning through sliding movement and azimuth rotation to approach the laundry from the optimal direction (front rather than side), preventing displacement before the pressing action begins, and maintains this positioning throughout the pressing process
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 prevents clothing misalignment and uneven pressing, ensuring even surface pressure and minimizing wrinkle formation, thereby enhancing the deodorization and wrinkle removal process, and improving user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a pressing part coupled to at least one of the inner case or the door and configured to rotate toward the support part to press the laundry
Implementation Method 2
a supply part configured to supply hot air or moisture to the inner case
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a laundry treating apparatus comprising a cabinet comprising an opening, a door rotatably coupled to the cabinet, an inner case disposed in the cabinet and configured to provide an accommodation space, a supply part configured to communicate with the inner case to supply at least one of air or moisture to the accommodation space, and a mount part disposed on at least one of the inner case or the door and configured to place the laundry in the accommodation space. The mount part comprises a support part disposed on at least one of the inner case or the door to support a surface of the laundry, and a pressing part. The pressing part comprises a pressing body rotatably coupled to one of the inner case, the door, or the support part, and a position change part and a position change part.