Description:BACKGROUND
Field of Invention
[001] Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a laundry appliance and particularly to a laundry appliance with cloth drying and folding.
Description of Related Art
[002] Laundry tasks have traditionally involved multiple steps, including washing, drying, and folding, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive. While laundry appliances have become commonplace in households, the subsequent steps of drying and folding often require separate equipment and considerable manual effort.
[003] Efforts to streamline the laundry process have resulted in standalone dryer-folding laundry appliances, but these solutions remain relatively specialized and may not integrate seamlessly with existing laundry appliances. There remains a need for an all-in-one appliance that combines washing, drying, and folding functionalities into a single, user-friendly system.
[004] There is thus a need for an improved and advanced laundry appliance with cloth drying and folding that can administer the aforementioned limitations in a more efficient manner.
SUMMARY
[005] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention provide a laundry appliance with cloth drying and folding. The laundry appliance comprising: a washing unit installed in the laundry appliance, and adapted to wash clothes. The laundry appliance further comprising: a drying unit installed in the laundry appliance, and adapted to dry the washed clothes. The laundry appliance further comprising: an ironing unit installed in the laundry appliance, and adapted to iron the dried clothes. The laundry appliance further comprising: a folding unit installed in the laundry appliance, and adapted to fold the ironed clothes.
[006] Embodiments in accordance with the present invention further provide a method for washing, drying, and folding cloth using a laundry appliance. The method comprising steps of: loading clothes in the laundry appliance; activating a washing unit to wash the clothes; activating a drying unit to dry the washed clothes; activating an ironing unit to iron the dried clothes; and activating a folding unit to fold the ironed clothes.
[007] Embodiments of the present invention may provide a number of advantages depending on their particular configuration. First, embodiments of the present application may provide a laundry appliance with cloth drying and folding.
[008] Next, embodiments of the present application may provide a laundry appliance with cloth drying and folding that is reliable and convenient to use.
[009] These and other advantages will be apparent from the present application of the embodiments described herein.
[0010] The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The above and still further features and advantages of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of embodiments thereof, especially when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, and wherein:
[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a laundry appliance with cloth drying and folding, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0013] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method for washing, drying, and folding cloth using the laundry appliance, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0014] The headings used herein are for organizational purposes only and are not meant to be used to limit the scope of the description or the claims. As used throughout this application, the word "may" is used in a permissive sense (i.e., meaning having the potential to), rather than the mandatory sense (i.e., meaning must). Similarly, the words “include”, “including”, and “includes” mean including but not limited to. To facilitate understanding, like reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate like elements common to the figures. Optional portions of the figures may be illustrated using dashed or dotted lines, unless the context of usage indicates otherwise.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0015] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
[0016] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising", "comprises”, and the like (which are synonymous with "including", "having” and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of", “consists essentially of", and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of", "consists of”, the like.
[0017] As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a laundry appliance 100 with cloth drying and folding, according to an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the laundry appliance 100 may be designed to provide a comprehensive solution for handling laundry tasks with utmost convenience and efficiency. In another embodiment of the present invention, the laundry appliance 100 may be capable of seamlessly transitioning from the washing and drying phases to an automated folding process. The laundry appliance 100 may simplify and streamline the entire laundry cycle, offering an all-in-one solution for households.
[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the laundry appliance 100 may be a front load type washing machine. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of the laundry appliance 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0020] According to embodiments of the present invention, the clothes washed, dried, and folded in the laundry appliance 100 may be, but not limited to, a cotton cloth, a woolen cloth, a silk cloth, and so forth. Embodiments of the present invention are intended to include or otherwise cover any type of clothes that may be washed, dried, and folded in the laundry appliance 100, including known, related art, and/or later developed technologies.
[0021] According to embodiments of the present invention, the laundry appliance 100 may comprise a washing unit 102, a drying unit 104, an ironing unit 106, and a folding unit 108.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present invention, the washing unit 102 may be installed in the laundry appliance 100. The washing unit 102 may be adapted to wash clothes, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the drying unit 104 may be installed in the laundry appliance 100. The drying unit 104 may be adapted to dry the washed clothes, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the drying unit 104 may dry the clothes by spinning action.
[0023] In an embodiment of the present invention, the ironing unit 106 may be installed in the laundry appliance 100. The ironing unit 106 may be adapted to iron the dried clothes, in an embodiment of the present invention. In an embodiment of the present invention, the ironing unit 106 may iron the clothes using a steam ironing method. In an embodiment of the present invention, the folding unit 108 may be installed in the laundry appliance 100. The folding unit 108 may be adapted to fold the ironed clothes, in an embodiment of the present invention.
[0024] FIG. 2 depicts a flowchart of a method 200 for washing, drying, and folding the clothes using the laundry appliance 100, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0025] At step 202, the laundry appliance 100 may enable a user to load the clothes in the laundry appliance 100.
[0026] At step 204, the laundry appliance 100 may activate the washing unit 102 to wash the clothes.
[0027] At step 206, the laundry appliance 100 may activate the drying unit 104 to dry the washed clothes.
[0028] At step 208, the laundry appliance 100 may activate the ironing unit 106 to iron the dried clothes.
[0029] At step 210, the laundry appliance 100 may activate the folding unit 108 to fold the ironed clothes.
[0030] While the invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and various embodiments, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the scope of the appended claims.
[0031] This written description uses examples to disclose the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the invention is defined in the claims and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements within substantial differences from the literal languages of the claims. , Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim:
1. A laundry appliance (100) with cloth drying and folding, the laundry appliance (100) comprising:
a washing unit (102) installed in the laundry appliance (100), and adapted to wash clothes;
a drying unit (104) installed in the laundry appliance (100), and adapted to dry the washed clothes;
an ironing unit (106), characterized in that the ironing unit (106) is adapted to receive the dried clothes from the drying unit (104) to iron the dried clothes; and
a folding unit (108) installed in the laundry appliance (100) and adapted to fold the ironed clothes.
2. The laundry appliance (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clothes are selected from a cotton cloth, a woolen cloth, a silk cloth, or a combination thereof.
3. The laundry appliance (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the drying unit (104) dries clothes by spinning action.
4. The laundry appliance (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the ironing unit (106) irons the clothes using a steam ironing method.
5. The laundry appliance (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the laundry appliance (100) is a front load laundry appliance.
6. A method (200) for washing, drying, and folding cloth using a laundry appliance (100), the method (200) characterised by steps of:
loading clothes in the laundry appliance (100);
activating a washing unit (102) to wash the clothes;
activating a drying unit (104) to dry the washed clothes;
activating an ironing unit (106) to iron the dried clothes; and
activating a folding unit (108) to fold the ironed clothes.
7. The method (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the clothes are selected from a cotton cloth, a woolen cloth, a silk cloth, or a combination thereof.
8. The method (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the drying unit (104) dries clothes by spinning action.
9. The method (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the ironing unit (106) irons the clothes using a steam ironing method.
10. The method (200) as claimed in claim 6, wherein the laundry appliance (100) is a front load laundry appliance.
Date: October 31, 2023
Place: Noida

Nainsi Rastogi
Patent Agent (IN/PA-2372)
Agent for the Applicant