Laundry processing apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laundry processing apparatuses are unable to efficiently reduce horizontal vibrations of the tub, which increases the risk of collision between the tub and the cabinet due to the reduced gap between them, necessitating a solution to minimize horizontal vibrations while maintaining the overall size of the apparatus.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus incorporates longitudinal and transverse dampers connected to the tub and cabinet, with guide pins and damper holders that allow vertical movement of the transverse dampers along the guide pins to effectively reduce horizontal vibrations, while also avoiding stress concentration from vertical vibrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the gap between the cabinet and the tub is reduced to maximize utility of residential space, then the overall size of the laundry processing apparatus is reduced, but the horizontal vibration of the tub increases due to increased collision possibility
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration reduction system is segmented into multiple independent components: longitudinal dampers for vertical vibration and transverse dampers for horizontal vibration. Each damper type addresses specific vibration directions, allowing effective vibration control in a compact configuration without requiring a large gap between the tub and cabinet.
Solution Approach 2:
Transverse dampers act as intermediary components between the tub and cabinet, specifically designed to reduce horizontal vibrations. These dampers are positioned to effectively dampen horizontal vibrations without requiring excessive space, enabling compact apparatus design while maintaining tub stability.
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
This configuration significantly reduces horizontal vibrations of the tub, efficiently manages vertical vibrations, and prevents stress concentration, thereby enhancing the stability and operational safety of the laundry processing apparatus.
Implementation Method 1
upper transverse dampers, connecting the upper guide pins and tub and vertically movable along the upper guide pins, for reducing the horizontal vibration for the tub
Implementation Method 2
longitudinal dampers connecting the cabinet and tub and supported on supporting ends on the tub, and supporting the tub as same hangs from the cabinet
Data Source
AI summary
A laundry processing apparatus according to the present invention comprises: a cabinet; a tub, arranged in the interior of the cabinet, for storing laundry water; longitudinal dampers connecting the cabinet and tub and supported on supporting ends on the tub, and supporting the tub as same hangs from the cabinet; upper guide pins fixed to the upper parts of the cabinet and extending vertically with respect to the supporting ends; upper transverse dampers, connecting the upper guide pins and tub and vertically movable along the upper guide pins, for reducing the horizontal vibration for the tub; lower guide pins fixed to the lower parts of the cabinet and extending vertically with respect to the supporting ends; and lower transverse dampers, connecting the lower guide pins and tub and vertically movable along the lower guide pins, for reducing the horizontal vibration for the tub. The laundry processing apparatus according to the present invention has the effect of reducing the horizontal vibration for the tub by means of the transverse dampers arranged on the upper and lower parts, with respect to the supporting ends, to connect the cabinet and tub.