Operation display assembly of laundry treating apparatus and laundry treating apparatus

By setting support protrusions in the operation display component of the garment processing equipment, the problem of false triggering caused by uneven gap between the touch film and the display module is solved, achieving stable assembly gap and reliable operation display effect.

CN112210957BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-04PANASONIC APPLIANCES (CHINA) CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN201910617746.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2019-07-10
Publication Date
2025-11-04
Estimated Expiration
2039-07-10

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Technical Problem

The operation display components of existing garment processing equipment are prone to false triggering due to uneven gaps between the touch film and the display module. Furthermore, false triggering can occur when the touch panel deforms, affecting the reliability of use.

Method used

A support protrusion is set between the touch panel and the display module to limit the minimum assembly gap. The support protrusion is located in the touch button spacing area to ensure that the gap after assembly is not less than the minimum requirement. The support protrusion forms surface contact with the touch panel and the display module. The height of the support protrusion controls the actual gap to avoid accidental triggering.

Benefits of technology

The design of the support protrusion ensures a stable actual assembly gap between the touch panel and the display module, reduces the difficulty of processing and assembly, avoids accidental triggering, and improves the reliability of the operation display components.

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Abstract

The application provides an operating display assembly of a clothes processing device, which comprises a touch panel, a touch film and a display module. The touch panel and the display module are oppositely arranged and are separated by the touch film. A supporting protrusion is arranged between the touch panel and the display module. The gap between the touch panel and the display module after assembly is greater than or equal to the minimum assembly gap. Meanwhile, when the touch panel is deformed by user touch and press, the gap between the touch panel and the display module is still greater than or equal to the minimum assembly gap, so that the mis-triggering is avoided. A plurality of touch keys are arranged on the touch film in a spaced manner. The adjacent touch keys have a key interval area. The supporting protrusion corresponds to the key interval area. Compared with arranging the supporting protrusion on the outer periphery of the touch key area, the supporting protrusion is arranged at a position inside the touch key area. When the touch key is pressed, the deformation amount of the touch panel can be reduced. The application also discloses a clothes processing device, and the operation is more reliable.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of clothes processing equipment, in particular to an operation display assembly of clothes processing equipment and clothes processing equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The operation display assembly of clothes processing equipment such as washing machine generally adopts touch screen, the touch film in the touch screen is assembled between the touch panel and the display module, in order to ensure the touch performance, the touch film has requirements for the minimum assembly gap of the touch panel and the display module, when the gap changes, it may cause false triggering, the display module and the front control panel are assembled and fixed by screws, this assembly method has many uncertain factors, such as the warping degree of the display module, the tolerance of the front control panel and the assembly tolerance, etc., after assembly, it cannot completely guarantee to meet the gap requirements, which may cause false triggering of touch. In addition, the touch panel deforms when being pressed by the user, the deformation causes the gap between the touch film and the display module to be less than the design requirement range, which causes false triggering. SUMMARY

[0003] The purpose of the present application is to provide an operation display assembly of clothes processing equipment which is reliable in use and clothes processing equipment.

[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application adopts the following technical scheme: an operation display assembly of clothes processing equipment, comprising a touch panel, a touch film and a display module, the touch panel and the display module are oppositely arranged and are spaced apart by the touch film, wherein a support protrusion which defines the minimum assembly gap between the touch panel and the display module is arranged between the touch panel and the display module, a plurality of touch keys are distributed on the touch film, the touch keys are spaced apart from each other and have key interval areas between adjacent touch keys, the support protrusion corresponds to the key interval areas.

[0005] Further, the two ends of the support protrusion support the display module and the touch panel respectively.

[0006] Further, all the key interval areas correspond to the support protrusions.

[0007] Further, the touch film is provided with key lead lines connected to the touch keys, and the support protrusion avoids the key lead lines.

[0008] Further, the support protrusion has a support plane, and the support plane forms a surface contact with the display module or the touch panel.

[0009] Further, the periphery of the support plane is provided with a chamfer.

[0010] Further, the key interval area of the touch film is provided with an avoiding hole, one end of the supporting protrusion is fixed to the back of the touch panel, and the other end passes through the avoiding hole and abuts against the front of the display module.

[0011] Further, one end of the supporting protrusion is fixed to the front of the display module, and the other end abuts against the key interval area of the touch film.

[0012] Alternatively, the key interval area of the touch film is provided with an avoiding hole, one end of the supporting protrusion is fixed to the front of the display module, and the other end passes through the avoiding hole and abuts against the back of the touch panel.

[0013] Further, the front of the display module and the back of the touch panel are both provided with supporting protrusions, and the supporting protrusions on the front of the display module and the back of the touch panel are in abutment or are distributed in a staggered manner.

[0014] The application also discloses a clothes processing device comprising a body and a control seat, and the control seat is provided with the operation display assembly of the clothes processing device according to any one of the technical solutions.

[0015] After the above technical solution is adopted, the application has the following advantages:

[0016] The display module is fixed on the touch panel by screws, and the machining precision of different display modules and touch panels is different, and the tightening force of workers is also different, so that the gap between the display module and the touch panel is uneven. The supporting protrusion is arranged to limit the minimum assembly gap between the touch panel and the display module. The supporting protrusion is arranged between the touch panel and the display module to play a supporting role, so that the actual assembly gap between the touch panel and the display module after assembly is not less than the minimum assembly gap, and the actual assembly gap between the touch panel and the display module is still not less than the minimum assembly gap when the touch panel is deformed during use, thereby avoiding mis-triggering, ensuring the reliable use of the operation display assembly, and reducing the machining and assembly difficulty of the display module and the touch panel.

[0017] The supporting protrusion is arranged corresponding to the key interval area, that is, the supporting protrusion is arranged between adjacent touch keys. When the touch panel corresponding to the adjacent touch keys of the supporting protrusion is pressed, the deformation amount of the touch panel is small due to the supporting role of the supporting protrusion, and the surrounding touch keys are not affected, thereby avoiding mis-triggering of the surrounding touch keys and further improving the reliability of the operation display assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] The application will be further described below with reference to the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1Front view of the display assembly as described in Embodiment One of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 2 As described in Embodiment One of the present invention. Figure 1 Sectional view along direction A-A.

[0021] Figure 3 As described in Embodiment One of the present invention. Figure 2 Enlarged view of part B.

[0022] Figure 4 Structural schematic of the support protrusion in the display assembly as described in Embodiment One of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 Structural schematic of the touch film in the display assembly as described in Embodiment One of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 6 Sectional view of the display assembly as described in Embodiment Two of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 7 As described in Embodiment Two of the present invention. Figure 6 Enlarged view of part C.

[0026] Figure 8 Structural schematic of the touch film in the display assembly as described in Embodiment Two of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 9 Sectional view of the display assembly as described in Embodiment Three of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 10 As described in Embodiment Three of the present invention. Figure 9 Enlarged view of part D.

[0029] Figure 11 Structural schematic of the support protrusion and the display module in the display assembly as described in Embodiment Four of the present invention.

[0030] The names of the components in the figures are as follows:

[0031] 100, touch panel; 200, touch film; 210, touch key; 220, key interval area; 230, avoiding hole; 240, key lead; 300, display module; 400, support protrusion; 410, support plane. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "lateral," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," and "bottom," etc., which indicate orientation or positional relationships, are based solely on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device / component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0033] Example 1:

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present invention provides an operation display component for a garment processing device, including a touch panel 100, a touch film 200, and a display module 300. The touch panel 100 and the display module 300 are disposed opposite to each other and spaced apart by the touch film 200, that is, the touch film 200 is assembled between the touch panel 100 and the display module 300. In this embodiment, the touch film 200 is pasted on the back of the touch panel 100, and the display module 300 is fixed to the touch panel 100 by screws. Due to the differences in the processing precision of different display modules and touch panels, and the different tightening force of the screws by the workers, the gap between the display module and the touch panel is uneven. A support protrusion 400 is provided between the touch panel 100 and the display module 300. The support protrusion 400 is used to limit the minimum assembly gap between the touch panel 100 and the display module 300. The minimum assembly gap is the process requirement gap to prevent accidental triggering. The actual assembly gap is the actual gap between the touch panel and the display module after assembly. The support protrusion is located between the touch panel and the display module, providing support. The actual assembly gap is not less than the minimum assembly gap. This ensures that even when the touch panel deforms during use, the actual assembly gap remains at least equal to the minimum assembly gap, preventing false triggering and ensuring the reliable operation of the display component. It also reduces the processing and assembly difficulty of the display module and touch panel. Multiple touch buttons 210 are spaced apart on the touch film 200, with a button spacing area 220 between adjacent touch buttons 210. The support protrusion 400 is positioned corresponding to the button spacing area 220, meaning it is located between adjacent touch buttons. When the touch panel corresponding to the touch button adjacent to the support protrusion is pressed, the deformation of the touch panel is minimal due to the support protrusion's support function, preventing impact on surrounding touch buttons and avoiding false triggering of surrounding touch buttons, further improving the reliability of the display component.

[0035] In this embodiment, the two ends of the support protrusion 400 support the display module 300 and the touch panel 100, respectively. Specifically, one end of the support protrusion 400 is fixed to the front of the display module 300, and the other end directly abuts against the button spacing area of ​​the touch diaphragm 200. At this time, the height of the support protrusion 400 is the distance extended from the end of the support protrusion connected to the display module to the end abutting against the touch diaphragm. The actual assembly gap is controlled by the height of the support protrusion, eliminating the need to control the gap size by controlling the assembly tightness of the display module and the touch panel. This reduces the processing precision requirements of the display module and the touch panel, and also reduces the assembly difficulty of the display module and the touch panel. At the same time, there is no need to set clearance holes on the touch diaphragm 200, making the touch diaphragm less prone to damage.

[0036] Specifically, the display module 300 includes a housing and a display screen located inside the housing, and a support protrusion 400 is disposed on the housing.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, the height H of the support protrusion 400 is 0.5mm to 1mm, ensuring that the height of the support protrusion is greater than the minimum assembly gap. Simultaneously, the distance between the display module and the touch panel will not be too great, affecting the display effect and making the operation of the display component more reliable. In this embodiment, the height H of the support protrusion is 0.7mm, ensuring good display effect of the display module while preventing accidental triggering between the display module and the touch panel.

[0038] The support protrusion 400 is a support column and has a support plane 410. In this embodiment, the support plane 410 forms a surface contact with the display module 300, which makes the fit between the display module and the support protrusion more stable and ensures the stability of the minimum assembly gap between the display module and the touch panel.

[0039] The periphery of the support plane 410 is chamfered to prevent the support platform from scratching the touch diaphragm when it comes into contact with the touch diaphragm. The radius of the chamfer can be selected according to the diameter of the support protrusion. In this embodiment, the radius R of the chamfer is 0.3mm.

[0040] All button spacing areas have corresponding support protrusions, such as Figure 5 As shown, the button spacing area 220 includes multiple horizontal spacing areas and multiple vertical spacing areas. The length direction of the touch diaphragm 200 is vertical, and the width direction is horizontal. Multiple support pillars are provided, and the multiple support pillars are located at the intersection of the horizontal spacing areas and the vertical spacing areas, so that each horizontal spacing area and the vertical spacing area has a corresponding support pillar. Moreover, the support pillars can simultaneously support the four touch buttons around the perimeter, thereby reducing the number of support pillars.

[0041] The key lead 240 connected with the touch key 210 is arranged on the touch film 200, and the support column avoids the key lead 240, so that the arrangement of the support column does not affect the normal use of the touch film.

[0042] The application further discloses a clothes processing device comprising a body and a control seat, wherein the control seat is provided with the operation display assembly in any of the above technical solutions, and the operation display assembly does not cause false triggering due to the support protrusion, so that the operation of the clothes processing device is more reliable.

[0043] It can be understood that the avoiding hole can also be arranged in the key interval area of the touch film, one end of the support protrusion is fixed to the front surface of the display module, and the other end passes through the avoiding hole and abuts against the back surface of the touch panel.

[0044] It can be understood that the touch keys can also be uniformly and horizontally or vertically spaced, and the support column is provided with a plurality of support columns, and the plurality of support columns are respectively located between the plurality of adjacent touch keys.

[0045] It can be understood that the height H of the support protrusion can also be 0.5 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 0.9 mm, 1 mm, etc.

[0046] It can be understood that the support protrusion can also be a support rib, a support block, etc., if the support protrusion is a support rib, the support rib is provided with a plurality of support ribs, and each horizontal interval area and each vertical interval area is provided with a support rib, so that all the key interval areas are provided with the support rib.

[0047] It can be understood that the outer periphery of the touch key can also be provided with the support protrusion.

[0048] Embodiment two:

[0049] The main difference between the embodiment and the embodiment one is that the support protrusion is arranged on the touch panel.

[0050] As shown in Figures 6 to 8 , the key interval area 220 of the touch film 200 is provided with the avoiding hole 230, one end of the support protrusion 400 is fixed to the back surface of the touch panel 100, and the other end passes through the avoiding hole 230 and abuts against the front surface of the display module 300, so that the arrangement of the support protrusion does not affect the normal use of the touch film by arranging the avoiding hole.

[0051] Embodiment three:

[0052] The main difference between the embodiment and the embodiments one and two is that the support protrusion is arranged on the display module and the touch panel.

[0053] As shown in Figure 9 and Figure 10As shown in the figure, the front of the display module 300 and the back of the touch panel 100 are both provided with support protrusions 400, and the support protrusions 400 on the front of the display module 300 and the support protrusions 400 on the back of the touch panel 100 abut each other.

[0054] It can be understood that the support protrusions on the front of the display module and the support protrusions on the back of the touch panel can also be distributed in a staggered manner.

[0055] Embodiment Four

[0056] The main difference between the present embodiment and the above-mentioned embodiments is that there is a gap between the support protrusions and the touch panel and the display module, i.e., the gap between the touch panel and the display module is greater than the height of the support protrusions, and the height of the support protrusions can still ensure the minimum assembly gap between the touch panel and the display module.

[0057] Specifically, the present embodiment will be described in combination with Embodiment One. Figure 11 As shown in the figure, one end of the support protrusion 400 is fixed to the back of the touch panel 100, and the other end passes through the avoiding hole 230 and has a gap with the display module 300, and the height of the support protrusion 400 is greater than the minimum assembly gap.

[0058] In addition to the above-mentioned preferred embodiments, the present application has other embodiments, and those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications according to the present application, as long as they do not deviate from the spirit of the present application, and they should belong to the scope defined by the appended claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An operation display component for a garment processing device, comprising a touch panel, a touch film, and a display module, wherein the touch panel and the display module are disposed opposite to each other and spaced apart by the touch film, characterized in that, A support protrusion is provided between the touch panel and the display module to limit the minimum assembly gap between the two. Multiple touch buttons are distributed at intervals on the touch film, and there is a button spacing area between adjacent touch buttons. The support protrusion corresponds to the button spacing area. The two ends of the support protrusion support the display module and the touch panel respectively. The touch film is provided with button leads that connect the touch buttons, and the support protrusion avoids the button leads.

2. The operation display component of the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, All of the aforementioned button spacing areas have corresponding support protrusions.

3. The operation display component of the garment processing equipment as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The support protrusion has a support plane, and the support plane forms surface contact with the display module or the touch panel.

4. The operation display component of the garment processing equipment as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The periphery of the supporting plane is chamfered.

5. The operation display component of the garment processing equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The touch diaphragm has a clearance hole in the button spacing area. One end of the support protrusion is fixed to the back of the touch panel, and the other end passes through the clearance hole and abuts against the front of the display module.

6. The operation display component of the garment processing device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, One end of the support protrusion is fixed to the front of the display module, and the other end abuts against the button spacing area of ​​the touch film; Alternatively, the button spacing area of ​​the touch diaphragm is provided with clearance holes, one end of the support protrusion is fixed to the front of the display module, and the other end passes through the clearance holes and abuts against the back of the touch panel.

7. The operation display component of the garment processing equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, Both the front of the display module and the back of the touch panel are provided with support protrusions, and the support protrusions on the front of the display module and the support protrusions on the back of the touch panel are abutted against each other or staggered.

8. A garment processing device, comprising a body and a control base, characterized in that, The control base is provided with an operation display component for the clothing processing equipment as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.

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