Washing machine and method for assembling the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional washing machines face challenges in uniformly wetting laundry due to limited spray nozzle directions, complex assembly processes, and interference between the distribution pipe, balancer, and supply duct, leading to separation issues and manufacturing complexities.
Innovation Solution
A washing machine design featuring a gasket with multiple nozzles, a distribution pipe with a transport conduit between the gasket and balancer, and a balancer positioned at the tub's front surface to prevent separation and interference, allowing for efficient water distribution and assembly without additional structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a distribution pipe is used to supply water to multiple nozzles, then water distribution capability is improved, but the pipe may separate from the gasket due to spray pressure or vibration
Solution Approach 1:
The balancer is installed on the tub before the distribution pipe is coupled to the gasket. This preliminary installation ensures that the balancer is already in place to provide stabilizing weight and prevent vibration-induced separation when the distribution pipe is later attached and subjected to water spray pressure.
2Ease of manufacture
If the distribution pipe is installed before the balancer, then assembly is simplified, but the pipe may separate due to lack of stabilizing weight
Solution Approach 1:
The balancer is installed on the tub before the distribution pipe is coupled to the gasket. This preliminary installation ensures that the balancer is already in place to provide stabilizing weight and prevent vibration-induced separation when the distribution pipe is later attached and subjected to water spray pressure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connectors and flow paths are used for multiple nozzles, then spray coverage is improved, but the structure becomes complex and assembly becomes bothersome
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple spray paths and connectors are merged into a single distribution pipe that branches to supply multiple nozzles. This consolidation reduces the number of separate components and assembly steps while maintaining the capability to deliver water to multiple spray locations.
Solution Approach 2:
The distribution pipe serves multiple functions: it acts as both the water supply conduit and the structural support for multiple nozzles. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate connectors and flow paths for each nozzle, simplifying the overall structure.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the supply duct and circulation pipe are both present, then both drying and washing functions are enabled, but interference between the two components occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The supply duct and circulation pipe are routed through different spatial dimensions and paths within the washing machine structure. By utilizing different spatial zones and routing strategies, the two components can coexist without physical interference while both functions remain operational.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a washing machine including: a gasket, wherein the gasket includes a plurality of nozzles provided on an inner circumferential surface of a gasket body to spray water into a drum, and a plurality of port receiving pipes protruding from an outer circumferential surface of the gasket body and respectively communicating with the plurality of nozzles; a distribution pipe supplying water pumped by a pump to the plurality of nozzles; and a first balancer disposed at a front surface of a tub. At least a portion of the first balancer is spaced apart from the outer circumferential surface of the gasket body, and at least a portion of a transport conduit of the distribution pipe is disposed in a space between the first balancer and the gasket body, and accordingly, separation of the distribution pipe from the gasket is prevented.