Textile processing device and textile processing method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current textile processing devices lack the ability to adapt to varying textile properties such as thickness, size, and weight, leading to inefficient smoothing, disinfection, and deodorization, as they do not provide a controlled and defined atmosphere tailored to specific textile materials.
Innovation Solution
A textile processing device with a processing chamber, a steam supply unit providing water vapor with predetermined steam properties, a detection unit for monitoring steam parameters, and a control unit to adjust steam properties in real-time, allowing for customized processing based on detected parameters, including the use of plasma-activated water vapor and hot air for enhanced disinfection and deodorization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If steam properties are fixed and predetermined, then the device structure is simple, but the processing effectiveness for different textile properties (thickness, size, weight) is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The steam supply unit is designed to dynamically adjust steam properties (temperature, pressure, flow rate) based on real-time detection of textile characteristics and steam parameters. The system transitions from static predetermined steam properties to dynamic adaptive steam properties, resolving the contradiction between simple structure and effective processing for different textiles.
Solution Approach 2:
A feedback control system is implemented where steam parameters are detected by sensors and fed back to the control unit, which adjusts the steam supply unit accordingly. This closed-loop feedback mechanism enables the system to adapt steam properties to different textile requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through automated control.
2Manufacturing precision
If steam parameters are not monitored, then the device is simpler, but the processing precision and control over textile treatment is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Steam parameter detection units continuously monitor temperature, pressure, and flow rate, providing real-time feedback to the control unit. This enables precise control of steam treatment processes while managing device complexity through integrated control systems that automatically process detection data and adjust parameters accordingly.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual monitoring and adjustment of steam parameters is replaced with automated detection units and control systems. Sensors and electronic controllers substitute for manual mechanical adjustments, achieving higher processing precision while the automation manages the complexity of the detection and control infrastructure.
3Reliability
If steam supply is continuous and high intensity, then disinfection and deodorization effectiveness is improved, but energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The steam supply intensity is dynamically adjusted based on real-time detection of textile properties and steam parameters. The system applies high-intensity steam treatment only when and where needed for effective disinfection and deodorization, rather than continuous high-intensity supply, thereby reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining reliability of the treatment process.
Solution Approach 2:
Steam parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rate) are changed and optimized based on detected conditions. The system adjusts these parameters to achieve effective disinfection and deodorization at minimum energy consumption, avoiding unnecessary high-intensity steam supply when lower parameters suffice for the given textile and conditions.
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 device enables gentle and individualized processing of textiles, ensuring effective smoothing, disinfection, and deodorization by automatically adjusting steam and hot air properties according to the textile's specific requirements, resulting in improved cleaning results and precise drying.
Implementation Method 1
The textile is exposed to steam in the processing chamber... Steam treatment can, in particular, smooth the textile while simultaneously disinfecting and deodorizing it
Implementation Method 2
The steam can be generated, for example, by heating water stored in a reservoir
Implementation Method 3
A steam detection unit is provided, which is configured to detect a steam parameter of the water vapor supplied to the processing chamber
Implementation Method 4
A steam control unit is provided, which is configured to change a steam property of the water vapor supplied to the processing chamber in response to the detected steam parameter
Implementation Method 5
including the use of plasma-activated water vapor and hot air for enhanced disinfection and deodorization
Implementation Method 6
hot air for enhanced disinfection and deodorization
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AI summary
The invention relates to a textile processing device (1), comprising a processing chamber, a textile provision unit which is designed to provide a textile to the processing chamber (50), a vapor provision unit (21) which is designed to provide water vapor having a predefined vapor property to the processing chamber (50), a vapor detection unit which is designed to detect a vapor parameter of the water vapor provided to the processing chamber, and a vapor control unit which is designed to change a vapor property of the water vapor provided to the processing chamber (50) in response to the detected vapor parameter.