Wrinkle Press Door Module for Uniform Trouser Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional clothes treatment apparatuses lack an efficient mechanism for uniformly removing wrinkles from trousers without concentrating pressure on sewn parts, and they often have fixed opening directions which may not accommodate user preferences or space constraints.
Innovation Solution
A clothes treatment apparatus with a wrinkle removal module featuring a base plate and press plate that apply pressure uniformly by rotating and using elastic members to distribute force, and a reversible structure allowing the module to open and close in either direction, accommodating different user needs and space configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a fixed press plate structure is used, then the device structure is simple, but the pressure is concentrated on specific areas causing damage to sewn parts
Solution Approach 1:
The press plate is divided into multiple independent pressing elements that can be individually controlled or positioned, allowing pressure to be distributed across different areas rather than concentrated on one spot, thereby protecting sewn parts while maintaining structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The press plate is designed to be rotatable relative to the base plate, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that can adjust its orientation to distribute pressure more evenly across the trousers surface, avoiding concentration on sewn areas
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a rotatable press plate is added, then pressure distribution is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The press plate is designed to be rotatable relative to the base plate through a simple rotational mechanism, allowing the pressing surface to change orientation and distribute pressure more uniformly across different areas of the trousers without requiring complex multi-axis movement or control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The rotational degree of freedom allows the press plate to change its angular parameter, enabling it to adapt to different trouser positions and orientations, thereby achieving uniform pressure distribution through a single rotational parameter rather than multiple control parameters
3Object-affected harmful factors
If elastic members are added to distribute force, then pressure uniformity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Elastic members with varying stiffness coefficients are strategically positioned to change the force distribution parameters, allowing softer regions to apply less force and harder regions to apply more force, thereby achieving uniform pressure distribution through material parameter variation rather than structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the press plate are equipped with elastic members having different elastic coefficients according to the local requirements of the trousers surface, with higher stiffness in areas needing more pressure and lower stiffness in areas requiring gentler contact, achieving uniform force distribution through localized property variation
4Adaptability or versatility
If a reversible opening structure is implemented, then user adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The door assembly is designed with reversible rotational capability, allowing the opening direction to be dynamically changed between left-opening and right-opening configurations, providing user adaptability through a simple reversible mechanical design rather than fixed structural constraints
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge and latch mechanisms are positioned asymmetrically to enable reversible opening directions, with the ability to switch between left-side and right-side operation modes, achieving versatility through asymmetric design that accommodates different user preferences and space configurations
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 apparatus effectively removes wrinkles from trousers by uniformly distributing pressure, preventing concentration on sewn parts and allowing for flexible operation based on user preference and space utilization.
Implementation Method 1
a press plate that is coupled to the base plate, that is configured to rotate relative to the base plate, and that is configured to remove wrinkles from clothes based on pressing against the base plate
Data Source
AI summary
A clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet that defines a treatment chamber. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a door that is configured to open and close at least a portion of the cabinet. The clothes treatment apparatus further includes a wrinkle removal module that is located on an inside of the door, that is configured to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying pressure to the clothes. The wrinkle removal module includes a base plate that is located at the door and that is configured to support clothes. The wrinkle removal module further includes a press plate that is coupled to the base plate, that is configured to rotate relative to the base plate, and that is configured to remove wrinkles from clothes based on pressing against the base plate.