A framework for washing and/or drying devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing frameworks for washing and drying devices are not durable due to a poor connection between the bottom and front supports, which are typically produced and fixed separately, leading to instability and difficulty in mounting.
Innovation Solution
A framework design that incorporates a connecting pin, pin housing, snap, and snap housing to securely connect the front and bottom supports, allowing for easy assembly and preventing movement along different axes, thereby enhancing durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the bottom support and front support are produced separately and fixed together, then production ease is improved, but the connection durability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The framework is divided into separate bottom support and front support pieces that are produced independently, then joined together using connecting pins and snaps. This segmentation allows each piece to be manufactured separately for production ease while the pin-snap connection system ensures durable assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Connecting pins are pre-installed into the bottom support or front support before assembly. This preliminary action simplifies the final assembly process by eliminating the need for complex fastening operations, while ensuring proper alignment and secure connection between parts.
2Device complexity
If the bottom support and front support are connected at only one axis, then device complexity is reduced, but the framework stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system extends from single-axis connection to multi-axis connection by adding connecting pins that protrude in different directions and engage with corresponding housings at multiple locations. This multi-dimensional connection prevents movement along different axes while maintaining simple individual connection elements.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple connection functions are merged into a single integrated pin-snap system. The connecting pin provides both positioning and mechanical connection, while the snap element provides additional securing, combining multiple connection actions into one unified mechanism that stabilizes the framework without increasing complexity.
3Reliability
If multiple connecting elements are used to prevent movement at different axes, then framework durability is improved, but ease of assembly deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Connecting pins are pre-installed into the bottom support or front support before assembly. This preliminary action eliminates the need for complex fastening operations during assembly, as the pins are already in position to receive the snap elements, making the assembly process simple while ensuring durable multi-axis connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The snap elements automatically engage with the connecting pins and pin housings when the front support is positioned relative to the bottom support. This self-service mechanism secures the connection without requiring additional fastening operations, tools, or complex assembly steps, maintaining ease of assembly while ensuring durable connection.
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AI summary
With the present invention, there is developed a framework suitable for being used in the washing and/or drying devices. Said framework comprises at least one bottom support (1); at least one front support (2) suitable for being connected to the bottom support (1); at least one connecting pin (3) provided at the front support (2) or the bottom support (1); at least one pin housing (4) which is provided at the bottom support (1) or the front support (2) and suitable for receiving said connecting pin (3); at least one snap (5) provided at the front support (2) or the bottom support (1); at least one snap housing (6) which is provided at the bottom support (1) or the front support (2), and suitable for receiving said snap (5) when the bottom support (1) and the front support (2) are connected to each other.