Plastic Support Base With Universal Fixing for Stable Laundry Appliances
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing support bases for household appliances like washing machines and dryers are heavy, costly, and prone to displacement due to their metal construction, which makes them difficult to transport and install, and lack universal fixing systems, leading to instability during operation.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional support base made of non-metallic materials, specifically plastic with integrated stiffening ribs, that includes a universal fixing system and a rolling mechanism to facilitate easier movement and secure positioning of appliances, reducing weight and cost while enhancing structural integrity and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If metal materials are used for support base construction, then strength and stability are improved, but weight and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The support base uses composite construction combining plastic material for the main body with integrated plastic injection-molded feet, creating a multi-material structure that reduces weight while maintaining the strength and stability required to support household appliances
Solution Approach 2:
The support base is divided into functional segments including the main base body, integrated feet with anti-slip elements, and optional drawer components, allowing each segment to be optimized for its specific function while contributing to overall structural integrity
2Strength
If metal materials are used for support base construction, then strength and stability are improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support base uses composite construction combining plastic material for the main body with integrated plastic injection-molded feet, creating a multi-material structure that reduces weight while maintaining the strength and stability required to support household appliances
Solution Approach 2:
The feet are integrated directly into the support base through plastic injection molding, merging what would traditionally be separate metal components into a single molded part, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity and cost
3Stability of the object's composition
If anti-slip rubber feet are used, then stability is improved, but ease of movement deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support base incorporates a dynamic movement mechanism with rollers or casters that can be engaged or disengaged, allowing the base to transition between a stable fixed state during appliance operation and a mobile state for repositioning or cleaning purposes
4Stability of the object's composition
If fixing systems are integrated into the support base, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support base incorporates a universal fixing system with adjustable positioning mechanisms and standardized attachment interfaces that can accommodate various household appliance types and sizes, allowing a single base design to serve multiple functions and applications
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a multi-functional support base (48) made of plastic materials for household appliances, in particular washing machines, washer dryers, dryers or similar appliances, with box-shaped structure, provided with a drawer (51) and fixing means for the appliance.