Built-In Water Filter Housing for Oven Humidification Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing oven humidification systems require a complex installation with an independent water source and direct connection to the oven, making them inconvenient and aesthetically unpleasing.
Innovation Solution
A device that attaches to the oven's chassis, featuring a housing with a protective plate and cover to securely hold a water filter, allowing for easy filter placement and maintenance without moving the oven, and includes a design to store leaked fluid.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If an independent water source with direct connection to the oven is used, then humidification function is provided, but installation complexity increases and visual appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a water filter housing as an intermediary device that connects to the oven's existing water inlet system. This housing contains the water filter cartridge and provides a localized water storage and filtration system, eliminating the need for complex independent water source installation while maintaining the humidification function. The housing acts as a mediator between the oven's water inlet and the filter cartridge, simplifying installation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If an independent water source with direct connection to the oven is used, then humidification function is provided, but visual appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The water filter housing is designed to be nested within the oven's existing structure, specifically utilizing the space around the water inlet. The filter cartridge is nested within the housing, and the entire assembly is integrated into the oven chassis. This nesting approach maintains a compact, built-in appearance without adding external visual clutter.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by providing aesthetic coverage specifically at the water inlet area where the housing is installed. The cover plate is designed to match the oven's exterior finish, providing localized cosmetic improvement only where needed, while leaving the rest of the oven's design intact.
3Ease of repair
If the filter is removed for maintenance, then filter cleaning or replacement is enabled, but water leakage risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing includes an internal reservoir or containment area positioned beneath the filter cartridge seating area. This reservoir is designed to catch and contain any water that leaks during filter removal or installation, preventing it from spreading to other components. The reservoir acts as a pre-prepared cushioning container that mitigates the harmful effect of leakage before it can cause damage.
4Ease of repair
If the oven is moved to access the filter, then filter removal is enabled, but operational convenience deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the water filter housing and filter cartridge as a separate, independently accessible assembly from the oven's main body. The housing is positioned and secured in a way that allows the filter cartridge to be removed and replaced without moving the entire oven. This extraction of the filtration system enables maintenance access while preserving oven operational convenience.
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AI summary
A device for supporting and fixing a water filter in connection with an oven having a chassis that includes: a housing for receiving the water filter that attaches to the bottom surface with a chassis of the oven; a protective plate that attached to the front wall of the housing; and a cover plate that hides the protective plate and the water filter to keep the set built-in.