Atmos is a washing, drying and storage unit that uses advanced technologies to make the cleaning process easy . It also has special features to enhance your washing experience.
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Hello there, another great idea. A perfectly integrated futuristic concept that blends innovative technologies to increase the efficiency of the washing process and minimise waste.
My first though is this machine is quite far from existing appliances and users might not understand it straightaway. Have you thought about a potential route to market? Could this machine be used in dedicated washing cafes to share its power to the wider private market?
What happens if the machine has issues? Because of its high-tech nature, users might restrain from trying to fix it or clean it themselves. Customer support is key to ensure a smooth experience and to help users learn how to make the most of their appliance.
Have you seen the new Amazon Connect service? It's a cloud-based, customisable support system.
Great concept and good luck!
Hello! I've imagined an easy to use and intuitive appliance. The working principle can be applied to a heavy duty version for washing cafes. The integrated technologies exist and I think that this kind of machines could be manufactured in the near future. A customer support would be great. As for the cleaning part it can be done automatically. The next update will include more details about user interactions and other features. Thank you!
Fantastic, I was sure you had it covered. The more futuristic an appliance is, the more we need to pay attention on how to connect it with existing technologies and support the learning curve of users.
Looking forward to seeing more. Robin
Since this is an indoor machine, if it were to take water off the indoor atmosphere, people might get uncomfortable dry skin. So, I am not sure of the dehumidifier function you suggested. Humidification - on the other hand- seems very feasible with your design, for example in the dry winter months. Good luck!
Hey! Don't you have humidity in your bathroom? If you want to place it in your kitchen then you can deactivate the dehumidifier. The description says you can use the classic plumbing. I think the dehumidifier will help allot getting rid of the steam from your bathroom.
Every time I see this concept I keep thinking of "http://www.tuvie.com/window-refrigerator-see-whats-inside-without-open-your-fridge/". Nice adaptation nevertheless! :)
That's a fridge...nice to hear it brings you memories :)
Hey there,
First of all, hats off for the concept and rendering!
However, couple of observations regarding the functionality if you wish to take them into consideration:
How exactly does your concept condensates the vacuumed air ? From my humble chemistry knowledge, in order to do that, your washing machine has to cool down the humid air, not to heat it up to produce more evaporation. You will end up turning all the intake water into vapors, making the whole process even more resource consuming.
During the water exhaust, are there any 'safety' mechanisms in order to stop the dirty water from the top compartment invade the ones below (through the draining tube)? Keep in mind that mixing different cloth types (the dirty water in this case) will ruin them.
Do you think the vibration+rotation process will be enough to wash the clothes properly? It's a tricky tuning, considering at low rotation speed/small vibrations the clothes might not be cleaned properly, but at higher rotation speed/bigger vibrations, the washing machine will become unstable.
Lastly, you mentioned that it's okay if you leave the freshly cleaned clothes inside the washing machine. Considering the 'shaky' washing process, the clothes will be tangled. Have you considered that the washed and dried clothes left inside the washing machine will get these nasty wrinkles all over?
Good job again for the design and good luck! Marius
Hey Marius! First of all we all know that this is a concept competition and not an engineering one but all of your questions have an answer.
The whole upper part acts like a dehumidifier. Not adding details about how it works doesn't mean a cooling system isn't present. I don't think resource consumption in question because this is an extra option as I said before. You don't have to buy yourself a dehumidifier if you don't want one.
About the water exhaust tube. Think about it's interior and it's perforation similar to a grater's. Take a look: http://cdnimg.webstaurantstore.com/images/products/extra_large/34167/402580.jpg This way you don't have to worry about water invading other compartments.
I think the vibration + MIXING system can work with the help of modern detergents. It is also a concept and needs testing.
I think the wrinkling depends of the fabrics. It's the same thing for a vertical washer.
Your questions are good and I think it is ideal to have a perfect project from all considerations but concepting is about imagination too. Where would technology be now if Star Trek would not have existed :D. Good luck!
I tend to disagree with you: a concept has to be both functional and aesthetic (eg. you can't expect a V8 engine to fit inside a SMART - if you see where I'm going with this?)
You showed that with VORTECH, where you clearly documented yourself on the functionality part. For ATMOS though, you put the design on 1st place and neglected the functionality.
Either way, I believe its one of the best designs around here so congratulations for that!:)
Thank you allot! I hope others will appreciate them as you do! :D
Great concept, I love the original shape so different from traditional blocks! Good luck!
I've tried to totally reinvent the traditional washing machine! Thank you very much!
It seems like you had a lot of fun in this project :) Congrats once again!
Yes! I love setting free my imagination! Thanks allot! :D
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