Rotatable Water Supply Structure for Steam Laundry Refreshing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laundry treating apparatuses are not efficient in refreshing laundry, as they lack a comprehensive system for supplying hot air or steam effectively.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treating apparatus with a cabinet, a hot air supply device, a steam generating device, and a water supply unit that allows water to be supplied to the steam generating device, utilizing a rotatable water supply part and a guide unit for efficient water distribution, enabling the apparatus to provide hot air and steam for refreshing laundry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a water supply part is fixed in position, then the structure is simple, but water cannot be supplied efficiently to the steam generating device
Solution Approach 1:
The water supply part is made rotatable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position to align with the steam generating device. This rotational capability enables efficient water supply while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, as the same water supply part can serve multiple positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The water supply part is designed to perform multiple functions: it can rotate to different positions, supply water to the steam generating device, and be controlled by a water supply unit. This multi-functionality improves water supply efficiency without requiring multiple separate components.
2Ease of operation
If the water supply part is rotatable, then water can be supplied efficiently, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The water supply part is designed to rotate automatically or be easily controlled by a simple water supply unit, reducing the operational complexity. The system serves itself by having the water supply part perform both positioning and water supply functions through a single integrated mechanism.
3Productivity
If no auxiliary devices are used, then the apparatus is simpler, but hot air and steam distribution is less effective
Solution Approach 1:
The hot air supply device and steam generating device are integrated into a single laundry treating apparatus, with the water supply part serving both functions. This merging allows effective hot air and steam distribution without requiring separate auxiliary devices, maintaining simplicity while improving productivity.
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
The apparatus efficiently supplies water to the steam generating device, allowing for effective hot air and steam distribution, which enhances the refreshing and drying of laundry without the need for auxiliary devices, improving the efficiency of the laundry treatment process.
Implementation Method 1
a heat pump heating air and removing moisture contained in the air
Implementation Method 2
a steam generating device supplying steam to the accommodating space
Data Source
AI summary
A laundry treating apparatus (100) includes a cabinet (10) comprising accommodating space (12) receiving laundry (1), a hot air supply device (22) supplying hot air to the accommodating space (12), a steam generating device (30) supplying steam to the accommodating space (12), a water supply part (60) rotatably provided in a predetermined portion of the cabinet (10), the water supply part (60) receiving water supplied to the steam generating device (30), and a water supply unit (80) allowing water to be supplied to the steam generating device (30) from the water supply part (60) as the water supply part is rotated.