Laundry Pressing Part with Dynamic Movement for Even Wrinkle Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treating apparatuses face issues with uneven pressing of laundry, displacement of clothing during pressing, and limited convenience due to restricted movement of the pressing part.
Innovation Solution
The proposed laundry treating apparatus features a pressing part that can slidably move toward the front of the clothing while rotating on one surface, allowing for even pressing by applying pressure from the front and enabling movement up or down, with the option to selectively rotate to both sides for enhanced convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the pressing part rotates from one side to press the laundry, then the pressing part can be结构简单 (simple structure), but the laundry is pressed unevenly and may be displaced
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing part is designed to move dynamically from a retracted position to a pressing position, and can rotate to press different areas of the laundry. This dynamic movement allows the pressing part to apply force uniformly across the laundry surface while maintaining structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The pressing part serves multiple functions: it can press the laundry from the front, rotate to press side areas, and retract to avoid displacement. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by enabling uniform pressing without requiring multiple separate pressing components.
2Device complexity
If the pressing part is fixed in position, then the structure is simple, but the laundry cannot be evenly pressed and the pressing part cannot adapt to different laundry positions
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing part incorporates movable and rotatable mechanisms that allow it to adapt its position and orientation based on the laundry placement, achieving versatile pressing coverage without requiring a complex multi-component system.
Solution Approach 2:
The pressing part combines multiple pressing actions (front pressing, side pressing via rotation) into a single integrated component, achieving adaptability to different laundry positions while maintaining structural simplicity.
3Device complexity
If the pressing part rotates in one direction only, then the structure is simple, but the convenience is reduced as it cannot press all areas of the laundry
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing part is designed with bidirectional rotation capability, allowing it to rotate clockwise and counter-clockwise to access different areas of the laundry. This dynamic bidirectional movement enhances operational convenience without significantly complicating the movement mechanism.
4Reliability
If the pressing part applies high pressure to press the laundry, then the wrinkle removal effect is improved, but the laundry may be pushed away and become disordered
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing part first moves to a position that prevents laundry displacement, then applies pressure. This preliminary positioning action ensures that high pressure can be applied effectively for wrinkle removal without causing the laundry to be pushed away or become disordered.
Solution Approach 2:
The pressing part acts as an intermediary that applies pressure in a controlled manner, using its movable and rotatable design to distribute force evenly and prevent laundry displacement while maintaining wrinkle removal effectiveness.
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AI summary
A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet having an accommodation space for accommodating laundry, a door configured to open and close the accommodation space, a support part provided in the accommodation space or the door, a pressing part configured to press the laundry towards the support part, a shaft configured to rotate the pressing part to a position where the pressing part faces the support part while being spaced apart from the support part by a predetermined distance, a fastening part provided in the door or the support part to couple the shaft to the door or the support part, a body coupling part coupled to the pressing part, and a body moving part configured to connect the body coupling part to the shaft. The pressing part is able to move toward the support part for laundry to be pressed between the pressing part and the support part.