Support and clothes treating apparatus including same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laundry treating apparatuses face challenges in easy assembly, accommodating different leg sizes, and achieving a strong fastening force between the supporting device and the apparatus.
Innovation Solution
A supporting device with a guide member and fixing member configuration that includes accommodating portions for various leg sizes, a coupling system with inclined fastening grooves and protrusions, and a design allowing for improved posture during assembly, distributing stress for enhanced durability and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a supporting device is used to position and fix the main body at a predetermined height, then the user's waist bending inconvenience is solved, but the assembly process becomes complex requiring multiple steps including tilting the main body, separating legs, and fastening through holes
Solution Approach 1:
The supporting device is divided into a main body and multiple separate supporters, each independently assembled to the main body. This segmentation allows for simpler individual components that can be easily attached without complex overall assembly procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The supporters are pre-configured with fastening structures that align with corresponding holes in the main body before assembly. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for complex alignment and adjustment during the assembly process
2Adaptability or versatility
If the supporting device is designed to accommodate different leg sizes, then versatility is improved, but the structural design becomes more complex requiring adjustable or multiple configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The supporter is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate legs of various sizes through a single standardized interface. The accommodating portion and fastening structures are configured to work with different leg dimensions without requiring multiple specialized components
Solution Approach 2:
The supporter incorporates adjustable elements that can dynamically adapt to different leg sizes. This allows the fixed structure to flexibly accommodate varying dimensions while maintaining structural integrity and support functionality
3Strength
If the fastening force between the supporting device and laundry treating apparatus is increased, then stability is improved, but the risk of damage to components during assembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening structures incorporate cushioning elements positioned at critical contact points before fastening occurs. These elements prevent excessive force from being transmitted to the leg and main body during the fastening process, protecting components from damage while still achieving the required fastening strength
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening mechanism uses progressive parameter changes, starting with initial gentle contact and gradually increasing fastening force. This controlled progression allows components to settle into position without sudden stress spikes that could cause damage, while still achieving high final fastening strength
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a supporting device capable of being easily assembled and commonly supporting a washing machine, a dryer, and the like having different leg sizes and a laundry treating apparatus having the same. The laundry treating apparatus includes a laundry treating apparatus main body, a supporting device main body configured to support the laundry treating apparatus main body, a leg coupled to a bottom of the laundry treating apparatus main body, and a supporter installed in the supporting device main body, wherein the supporter includes a guide member configured to accommodate the leg and including an insertion groove, and a fixing member including a fixing protrusion to be inserted into the insertion groove, the fixing member being coupled to the guide member to fix the leg.