Steam Laundry Cabinet With Clamp Pressing to Prevent Double Creases
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treating apparatuses generate double creases due to the pressure applied to remove wrinkles, and they consume significant energy for rotating drums, while also risking damage from frequent washing.
Innovation Solution
A laundry treating apparatus with a clamp unit that fixes both ends of the laundry to prevent pressure on sewing lines, combined with a presser and supply unit for steam or hot air to perform washing, drying, deodorization, and wrinkle removal without generating additional creases.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a presser is used to pressurize laundry to remove wrinkles, then wrinkle removal effectiveness is improved, but double creases are generated on the laundry
Solution Approach 1:
The presser applies pressure selectively to specific areas of the laundry rather than uniformly across the entire surface. By targeting only the regions with wrinkles while avoiding already-pressed areas and sensitive zones like sewing lines, the presser removes wrinkles without creating double creases. This localized approach allows different regions of the laundry to receive appropriate treatment intensity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotating drum is used for washing and drying, then washing and drying functions are achieved, but big energy consumption is caused
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and removes the rotating drum component from the laundry treating apparatus. By eliminating the drum, the system no longer requires motor-driven rotation for washing and drying operations. Instead, the apparatus uses alternative mechanisms such as steam injection, hot air circulation, and localized pressurization to achieve washing, drying, and wrinkle removal functions without the high energy consumption associated with continuous drum rotation.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If frequent washing is performed to remove laundry-soaked smell, then deodorization is achieved, but damage of laundry is caused
Solution Approach 1:
The invention utilizes phase transitions of water (liquid to vapor) through steam generation and injection. The steam penetrates the laundry fibers, effectively removing odors through thermal and moisture action without requiring vigorous mechanical washing. This gentle steam-based deodorization process eliminates the need for frequent harsh washing cycles that would otherwise damage the laundry fabric.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively removes wrinkles, prevents double creases, and reduces energy consumption by eliminating the need for drum rotation, while ensuring gentle treatment of laundry.
Implementation Method 1
a supply unit for supplying at least one of the air and water into the receiving space
Implementation Method 2
supplying steam or hot air to perform washing, drying, deodorization, and wrinkle removal
Implementation Method 3
a presser provided in the receiving space to pressurize the laundry so as to remove a wrinkle of the laundry
Data Source
AI summary
A laundry treating apparatus is disclosed, which enables washing, drying, deodorization, sterilization and wrinkle removal. The laundry treating apparatus comprises a cabinet provided with a receiving space in which laundry is received; a supply unit for supplying at least one of the air and water into the receiving space; a presser provided in the receiving space to pressurize the laundry so as to remove a wrinkle of the laundry; and a clamp unit detachably pressurizing and fixing both ends of the laundry before pressurizing the laundry by using the presser.