Laundry treatment apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treatment apparatuses face issues such as wrinkles in laundry, damage from frequent washing, and high energy consumption due to motor operation, with fixed pressers limiting their functionality.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treatment apparatus with a removably mounted presser that applies pressure to remove wrinkles and form creases, featuring a hinged structure for mobility and a separation frame to prevent water condensation, allowing for efficient wrinkle removal and crease sharpening while reducing energy consumption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a presser is fixedly mounted to a door, then the presser can apply pressure to remove wrinkles, but the position of the presser cannot be moved
Solution Approach 1:
The presser is designed with a movable mounting structure that allows it to be repositioned along the door surface. The presser can be moved to different locations and fixed at desired positions, transforming from a static fixed mounting to a dynamic adjustable mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The presser mounting system is divided into separate components: a presser body, a mounting bracket, and a fixing mechanism. This segmentation allows the presser to be independently positioned and adjusted on the door, enabling flexible placement while maintaining secure attachment.
2Ease of operation
If a presser is made with larger thickness, then the presser structure is more stable, but the position of the presser cannot be efficiently moved in the inner space
Solution Approach 1:
The presser incorporates a movable mounting mechanism that enables repositioning within the limited inner space. The mounting structure allows the presser to be adjusted to optimal positions while maintaining adequate structural stability through the fixing mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The presser mounting system utilizes multiple dimensions for adjustment, allowing movement not only vertically but also horizontally along the door surface. This multi-dimensional adjustability maximizes the use of available inner space while maintaining presser stability.
3Use of energy by moving object
If a drum is used for washing, drying and refreshing, then these operations can be performed through drum rotation, but energy consumption is high due to motor operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional motor-driven drum rotation system with a steam-based treatment system. Laundry is suspended on hangers and treated with steam for washing, drying, and refreshing operations, eliminating the need for continuous motor operation and significantly reducing energy consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system utilizes phase transitions of water (liquid to steam) to perform laundry treatment. Steam is generated and applied to the suspended laundry, providing washing, drying, and refreshing functions through thermal energy transfer during phase change, replacing mechanical drum rotation.
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AI summary
A laundry treatment apparatus is disclosed. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet (1) having an accommodation space (31) formed therein to accommodate laundry, a laundry support member (310, 312, 314) provided in the accommodation space (31), and a presser (9) mounted to the laundry support member (310, 312, 314) and configured to apply pressure to laundry to remove wrinkles from laundry. The presser (9) includes a support part (91) for supporting one surface of laundry, a hanger hook (92) configured to be hung on the laundry support member (310, 312, 314), and a press part (93) hingedly connected to the support part (91) to apply pressure to the opposite surface of laundry.