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The hands-free alternative to ironing
Batch Chores & Automation
The “Problem”“It’s tedious, a time-sink, and the ironing board is too damn small. Not to mention, wrinkles are still there even after I’ve burned my hand.”
Existing solutions are still done one-at-a-time
The Solution:
The over-door steambag for removing wrinkles
Steemy
Drawbacks
Initial Target Market
Designing the Bag
Bag Materials
Factors & Observations:
“breathable” surfaces become damp (collect vapors) and limit humidity
“Breathable” Fabrics
Screen Metal Tarp Plastic
Carpet Plastic Liner
Bag Form
Factors & Observations:
• Water condensation around the edges makes the interior sides wet
• Clothes gets wet if it touches the sides• Clothes don’t “iron” if steam escapes• Larger bags take more time and water to fill up• Hot steam creates a dangerous situation when
removing clothes
Bag Form• Steam must be let out before
retrieving• Reversible (exposable) interior
• Closed top (retain steam)• Steam must be let out before
retrieving• Reversible (exposable) interior
Building the Heating Element
Kanthal Coil Nichrome and ‘crucible’
Heating: Materials
Resistance wire (Kanthal -- FeCrAl coil)
Glass Rubber
Pipes build-up mineral residue from non-distilled water
Smaller Volume/Surface-Area (≈height) requires less heat & team
Small drops of water enter crucible from the bottom. Tube gathers water vapor at the evaporation point. >>
<< Moment of vaporization (coil heating)
Heat burns through glass insulation
Heating Element Form
Design:● Coil wire● Wide/Flat surface● Cleanable (accessible)
evaporation point● Suspended heating
element
Potential Design
The hands-free alternative to ironing