Laundry treating appliance with removable basket
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Solution Overview
Problem
Removable basket assemblies in laundry treating appliances can wobble or become unstable during operation, affecting the efficiency and reliability of the washing process.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a first blocker between the second wash basket and the second clothes mover, and a second blocker between the first clothes mover and the removable basket assembly, to stabilize the second clothes mover relative to the second wash basket and the removable basket assembly relative to the first clothes mover, respectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a removable basket assembly is used to wash multiple loads, then washing versatility is improved, but stability and reliability deteriorate due to wobbling during operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces intermediary components (blockers and stabilizing members) between the removable basket assembly and the clothes mover to eliminate wobbling. These intermediaries act as mediators that transfer and stabilize the connection, allowing the removable basket to function reliably without direct unstable contact between components.
2Reliability
If the removable basket assembly is stabilized with blockers, then stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilization system is segmented into distinct modular components: blockers that fit between specific parts, and stabilizing members with protrusions that engage with recesses. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific stabilization function independently, making the overall system manageable despite increased complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The blockers and stabilizing members are pre-positioned and pre-configured within the removable basket assembly before it is installed in the washing machine. This preliminary action ensures that stabilization is automatically engaged upon installation, eliminating the need for complex real-time adjustments or complex assembly procedures.
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AI summary
A laundry treating appliance with a first clothes mover and a removable basket assembly coupled to the first clothes mover. The removable basket assembly has a second wash basket and a second clothes mover. A first blocker is positioned between the second wash basket and the second clothes mover for stabilizing the second clothes mover relative to the second wash basket. A second blocker is positioned between the first clothes mover and the second wash basket for stabilizing the removable basket assembly relative to the first clothes mover.