18220007. CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS
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CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18220007 titled 'CLOTHES CARE APPARATUS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a clothes care apparatus with a main body containing a care compartment, an exhaust port, a supply port, a heat exchanger, a blowing fan, and airflow paths for circulation.
- The main body of the apparatus houses the care compartment where clothes are placed for care.
- A blowing fan generates airflow that is supplied to the care compartment through the supply port.
- An exhaust flow path guides airflow from the care compartment through the heat exchanger and out of the exhaust port.
- A circulation flow path directs airflow from the exhaust flow path back to the blowing fan.
- A bypass opening connects the care compartment directly to the circulation flow path.
- A bypass door controls the opening and closing of the bypass opening, allowing or preventing direct airflow from the care compartment to the circulation flow path.
Potential Applications
- Home clothes care appliances
- Commercial laundry facilities
Problems Solved
- Efficient clothes drying and care
- Energy conservation in clothes care processes
Benefits
- Faster clothes drying times
- Energy savings
- Improved clothes care results
Original Abstract Submitted
A clothes care apparatus including a main body having a care compartment with an exhaust port and a supply port; a heat exchanger in the main body; a blowing fan in the main body to generate airflow supplied to the care compartment through the supply port; an exhaust flow path to guide airflow from the exhaust port to pass through the heat exchanger; a circulation flow path to guide airflow from the exhaust flow path to the fan; a bypass opening to connect the care compartment and the circulation flow path; and a bypass door to open and close the bypass opening. When the bypass opening is open, at least a portion of the airflow flows directly into the circulation flow path without passing through the exhaust flow path. When the bypass opening is closed, none of the airflow flows directly from the care compartment into the circulation flow path.
