Detergent dispenser for washing machine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional washing machines have detergent dispensers that are inconvenient for users to access and can be damaged by the weight of detergent containers, limiting the design flexibility of the machine's front surface.
Innovation Solution
A washing machine design featuring a detergent dispenser located above the tub, accessible via a dispenser cover that opens and closes, allowing easy input of detergents while avoiding interference with the air supply device and enhancing user convenience by separating input holes for different detergents.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the detergent dispenser is located at the front surface of the washing machine, then the user can easily access the detergent container, but this restricts the front design flexibility of the washing machine
Solution Approach 1:
The detergent dispenser is relocated from the front surface to the upper surface of the washing machine. This dimensional change allows the dispenser to be positioned at the top rear portion of the upper cover, enabling easy access from above while preserving front design flexibility and aesthetic appearance.
2Ease of operation
If the detergent container is placed on the detergent dispenser, then the user can conveniently input detergent, but the weight of the container may damage the dispenser
Solution Approach 1:
The detergent container is extracted from the dispenser structure and held separately by the user. The container is positioned on the upper cover rather than on the dispenser itself, eliminating the harmful load from the dispenser while maintaining convenient detergent input functionality.
3Ease of operation
If the detergent dispenser is withdrawn in the forward direction, then the user can access the dispenser, but the dispenser must be formed on the front surface which limits design options
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser is repositioned from the front surface to the upper surface of the washing machine. It is located at the top rear portion of the upper cover, allowing access from above without requiring front surface modifications or complex withdrawal mechanisms.
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AI summary
A washing machine includes a cabinet including an upper cover forming the rear portion of the upper surface of the cabinet, a tub provided within the cabinet, a drum rotatably provided within the tub, a detergent dispenser located above the front portion of the tub and exposed by the upper cover, and a dispenser cover opening and closing the upper surface of the detergent dispenser exposed by the upper cover and formed in front of the upper cover.