Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a laundry treating apparatus which is included in a home appliance system, is capable of grasping state information of other laundry treating apparatuses by one laundry treating apparatus in case that a plurality of laundry treating apparatuses are paired with each other, and is capable of selectively controlling the other laundry treating apparatuses.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a system configured with a plurality of laundry treating apparatuses. BACKGROUND

[0002] Laundry treating apparatuses can be classified into a washing apparatus which washes laundry with water and a detergent, and a drying apparatus which dries laundry containing moisture. In recent years, the number of households which simultaneously perform washing and drying by configuring the washing apparatus and the drying apparatus in one household has increased.

[0003] Referring to Korean Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 10-2020-0014029, a system in which a communication module is provided in each of a washing apparatus and a drying apparatus to enable mutual communication has been proposed. Thereby, the drying apparatus can receive information related to a process and an option performed in the washing apparatus, automatically select a drying process and an option suitable for the drying apparatus, and then recommend to a user.

[0004] Thereby, the user can cause the washing apparatus to operate, and the drying apparatus can perform a suitable process and option without a special operation to the drying apparatus. As a result, the performance of the drying apparatus can be maximally utilized, and convenience in which the control panel of the drying apparatus does not need to be frequently operated is provided.

[0005] However, the existing system has a problem in that there is only an embodiment in which information is transmitted from the washing apparatus to the drying apparatus, and there is no embodiment in which information is transmitted from the drying apparatus to the washing apparatus. In particular, even if the washing apparatus receives information from the drying apparatus, there is a problem in that there is no suggestion or method regarding how to apply the received information.

[0006] In particular, in a case in which the washing apparatus and the drying apparatus are spaced apart from each other, there is inconvenience in that the user needs to approach the washing apparatus and the drying apparatus at the same time to confirm the states of the washing apparatus and the drying apparatus.

[0007] In addition, the control panel of the washing apparatus or the drying apparatus is provided by a knob or the like, and in the case in which there is no large display screen, there is a problem in that there is no pioneering method in which the states of the washing apparatus and the drying apparatus can be displayed with the washing apparatus, or the states of the washing apparatus and the drying apparatus can be displayed with the drying apparatus.

[0008] Therefore, the existing system has a problem in that, although there is an environment in which the washing apparatus and the drying apparatus are communicatively connected to each other and various information is exchanged therebetween, any control method which can actively utilize the communicative connection cannot be provided. SUMMARY

[0009] The present application relates to a system configured with a plurality of laundry treating apparatuses.

[0010] The present invention provides a system in which one laundry treatment apparatus can display not only its own state but also the states of all other laundry treatment apparatuses through the selection of a user.

[0011] The present invention provides a system in which one laundry treatment apparatus can input a command to control other laundry treatment apparatuses.

[0012] The present invention provides a system in which a washing apparatus receives information of a drying apparatus from the drying apparatus and selectively displays the state of the drying apparatus, thereby enabling the drying apparatus to be directly operated.

[0013] To solve the above problems, the present invention can include a cabinet, a drum accommodated inside the cabinet to accommodate laundry, a driving part provided inside the cabinet to rotate the drum, an operation part to receive a selection command for selecting an arbitrary process or option capable of operating the driving part, a display part to display state information including at least one of a name, a selection state, and an execution state of the process or option to the outside, a setting part provided outside the operation part and the display part to receive a change command for changing the option, a communication module capable of communicating with an electric home appliance accommodating the laundry outside the cabinet, and a conversion part to receive a connection command for communicating with the electric home appliance.

[0014] If the conversion part is input, at least a part of the setting part can be deactivated to be unable to receive the change command.

[0015] If the conversion part is input, the display part can display a list of the options changeable in the electric home appliance.

[0016] If the list of the options changeable in the electric home appliance is displayed in the display part, the operation part can receive a selection command for selecting the options changeable in the electric home appliance.

[0017] A selection part for receiving a determination command for determining the state information according to the state information change can also be included, and if the list of the options changeable in the electric home appliance is displayed in the display part, the selection part can receive a determination command for determining a selection command for selecting the options changeable in the electric home appliance.

[0018] The display part can display a list that cannot be selected by the operation part due to the execution state of the process or option of the electric home appliance.

[0019] The display section can be configured to display at least one of the name, selection state, and execution state of the process or option executable by the home appliance to the outside when the connection command is input to the conversion section, and to display again the name, selection state, and execution state of the process or option selectable by the operation section if a control command for the home appliance to select or execute the process or option is received.

[0020] The display section can display the execution state of the process or option selectable in the operation section and the execution state of the process or option executable in the home appliance in different forms.

[0021] The display section can be configured to display the remaining time of the process or option selectable in the operation section without displaying the remaining time of the process or option executable in the home appliance.

[0022] If the communication module cannot communicate with the home appliance, the display section can display unfeasible information that the name, selection state, and execution state of the process or option executable by the home appliance cannot be displayed to the outside when the conversion section is input.

[0023] The display section can display one or more of reconnection information that attempts to reconnect with the home appliance again and the unfeasible information if the communication module cannot communicate with the home appliance in the middle of displaying the name, selection state, and execution state of the process or option executable by the home appliance.

[0024] If the display section displays the reconnection state or the unfeasible state for a reference time, the display section can display again the name, selection state, and execution state of the process or option selectable by the operation section.

[0025] If the conversion section is input again within the reference time, the display section can display the reconnection information.

[0026] The list displayed in the display section can change depending on the execution state of the process or option of the home appliance.

[0027] The communication module can be configured to also communicate with an additional product that is separately provided from the cabinet and the home appliance and accommodates the laundry.

[0028] If the conversion section is input, the display section can display determination information that requests determination of at least one of the name, selection state, and execution state of the process or option of which product, the home appliance or the additional product, to display.

[0029] The operation part can be provided with at least one of a name of a process or option to select which of the home appliance product and the additional product is to be displayed, a selection state, and an execution state.

[0030] The operation part can be provided rotatably with the cabinet, and the display part can be provided fixed to the cabinet inside the operation part.

[0031] The present application has an effect that one laundry treating apparatus can grasp the state of other laundry treating apparatuses.

[0032] The present application has an effect that one laundry treating apparatus can display not only the state of the laundry treating apparatus but also the state of other laundry treating apparatuses by the selection of a user.

[0033] The present application has an effect that a command to control other laundry treating apparatuses by one laundry treating apparatus can be inputted.

[0034] The present application has an effect that a washing apparatus receives information of a drying apparatus from the drying apparatus and selectively displays the state of the drying apparatus, so that the drying apparatus can be directly operated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0035] Figure 1 A system having laundry treating apparatuses of the present application is shown.

[0036] Figure 2 The structure of a washing apparatus and a mini washing apparatus in the laundry treating apparatus of the present application is shown.

[0037] Figure 3 The structure of a drying apparatus in the laundry treating apparatus of the present application is shown.

[0038] Figure 4 The structure of a cleaning part of the drying apparatus is shown.

[0039] Figure 5 A block diagram showing the configuration enabling the system of the present application to communicate is shown.

[0040] Figures 6 to 10 The structure of a control panel mountable to the laundry treating apparatus of the present application is shown.

[0041] Figure 11 An application embodiment of the control panel is shown.

[0042] Figure 12 (a) to (c) show embodiments in which a control panel of a laundry treating apparatus displays state information of other laundry treating apparatuses.

[0043] Figure 13(a)-(c) show several embodiments of other laundry treatment apparatuses that can be controlled by the control panel.

[0044] Figure 14 (a)-(c) show several embodiments of other laundry treatment apparatuses that can be controlled by the control panel.

[0045] Figure 15 (a) and (b) show several embodiments of other laundry treatment apparatuses that can be controlled by the control panel.

[0046] Figure 16 (a)-(d) show several embodiments of other laundry treatment apparatuses that can be controlled by the control panel.

[0047] Figure 17 Embodiments of the control method used in the system of the application are shown.

[0048] Figure 18 Embodiments of the control method used in the system of the application are shown.

[0049] Figure 19 (a)-(d) show additional embodiments of the laundry treatment apparatus of the application.

[0050] Figure 20 Embodiments of the control method performed by (a)-(d) are shown. Figure 19

[0051] (a)-(c) show yet another embodiment of the laundry treatment apparatus. Figure 21

[0052] Embodiments of the control method performed by (a)-(c) are shown. Figure 22 Figure 21 (a)-(c) show another embodiment of the laundry treatment apparatus of the application.

[0053] Figure 23 (a) and (b) show embodiments of the laundry treatment apparatus of the application when pairing of the home appliance product is not possible.

[0054] Figure 24 (a)-(d) show embodiments of the laundry treatment apparatus of the application when pairing of the home appliance product is not complete.

[0055] Figure 25 (a)-(d) show yet another embodiment of the laundry treatment apparatus of the application when pairing of the home appliance product is not complete.

[0056] Figure 26

[0057] Figure 27 ​​(a) and (b) show an embodiment in which the washing control panel displays the states of a plurality of home appliances. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] Hereinafter, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present specification, even in different embodiments, the same or similar constituent is assigned the same or similar reference numeral, and its description is replaced with the first description. Unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular expression used in the present specification includes the plural expression. Also, in describing the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, if it is judged that a specific description of the related known technology can confuse the gist of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. Also, it is noted that the accompanying drawings are only to facilitate the understanding of the embodiments disclosed in the present specification, and should not be interpreted as limiting the technical idea disclosed in the present specification by the accompanying drawings.

[0059] Figure 1 A home appliance system and an online system configured with the laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention are shown.

[0060] The laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention can include a washing apparatus 10 performing any washing course or washing option of a washing program for removing foreign substances using water and a detergent with respect to laundry, and a mini washing apparatus 60 disposed in the vicinity or lower portion of the washing apparatus, performing any washing course or washing option of a washing program for removing foreign substances using water and a detergent with respect to the laundry.

[0061] The washing apparatus 10 can be provided in a front load type in which laundry is loaded from the front, and the mini washing apparatus 60 can be provided in a top load type in which laundry is loaded from the upper portion.

[0062] As shown, the mini washing apparatus 60 can be disposed in the lower portion of the washing apparatus 10, thereby raising the loading port height of the washing apparatus 10. In this case, the mini washing apparatus 60 can be provided in a drawer type to expose the loading port for loading laundry by being drawn out forwardly.

[0063] In addition, the mini washing apparatus 60 can also be disposed in the upper portion of the washing apparatus 10. Thereby, a user can easily approach the mini washing apparatus 60.

[0064] On the other hand, the laundry treatment apparatus of the present invention can include a drying apparatus 20 performing any drying course or drying option for drying laundry, which is completed with washing in the washing apparatus 10 or the mini washing apparatus 60 and contains moisture.

[0065] The user can configure the washing device 10 and the drying device 20 of the laundry processing apparatus of the present application together in a room, and can additionally provide the mini washing device 60.

[0066] Thus, laundry such as underwear, baby clothes, and the like, which are relatively small in volume and are frequently washed, can be washed by the mini washing device 60. In addition, laundry such as jeans and bedding, which are large in volume and are not frequently washed, can be washed by the washing device 10.

[0067] On the other hand, one or more of the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 can be connected to the Internet through a router (AP) 30. One or more of the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 can be provided with a communication module to be connected to the router, and a server 50 provided by a manufacturer who produces the laundry processing apparatus can recognize the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 through port information of the router 30, thereby being registered and controlled.

[0068] In the case where the user holds an external terminal 40 provided with a communication module such as a smart phone, the user can connect the external terminal 40 to the server 50 through the Internet, thereby controlling one or more of the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60.

[0069] In addition, the user can register one or more of the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 in the server 50 through the external terminal 40.

[0070] In addition, with respect to one or more of the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60, if there is information to be informed to the user, or if there is an update matter of a process or an option, etc., the server 50 can inform the external terminal 40.

[0071] On the other hand, the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 can be provided to be able to communicate with each other.

[0072] Any one of the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 can be provided to be able to communicate with the remaining two of the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 through the router 30 and the server 50. To this end, the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 can be provided with a communication module such as WIFI.

[0073] In addition, the washing machine 10, the drying machine 20, and the mini washing machine 60 can be provided to be able to communicate with each other without passing through the server 50. For example, the washing machine 10, the drying machine 20, and the mini washing machine 60 can be provided to be able to communicate with each other through a Bluetooth communication module.

[0074] The washing machine 10, the drying machine 20, and the mini washing machine 60 can be provided to be able to communicate with each other, so that a state of each other can be shared and displayed.

[0075] For example, the washing machine 10 can be provided to enable a user to grasp a state of the drying machine 20 and the mini washing machine 60. Thus, even if the drying machine 20 and the mini washing machine 60 are disposed apart from the washing machine 10 or are located at a position disappearing from a user's line of sight when the user looks at the washing machine 10, the user can display the states of the drying machine 20 and the mini washing machine 60 through the washing machine 10.

[0076] The washing machine 10, the drying machine 20, and the mini washing machine 60 can be provided to be able to share or display each other's names of processes or options, selection states of processes or options, execution states of processes or options, completion states of processes or options, and error or notification states.

[0077] In addition, any one of the washing machine 10, the drying machine 20, and the mini washing machine 60 can be provided to be able to operate the remaining two of the washing machine 10, the drying machine 20, and the mini washing machine 60 through a respective operation part for receiving a command.

[0078] The washing machine 10, the drying machine 20, and the mini washing machine 60 can be provided to transmit control commands to each other through respective communication modules or the server 50, and can also be provided to receive control commands from each other.

[0079] Thus, even if the washing machine 10, the drying machine 20, and the mini washing machine 60 are spaced apart from each other, a user can control the other devices from one device, so that convenience can be improved.

[0080] Figure 2 An embodiment of internal structures of the washing machine 10 and the mini washing machine 60 provided on the floor G is shown.

[0081] The washing machine 10 and the mini washing machine 60 can be independently provided to be able to be separated, unlike the drawing.

[0082] The washing device 10 can include a cabinet 1 forming an appearance, a tub 2 receiving the cabinet 1 and storing water, a drum 3 disposed in a rotatable manner to the tub 2 and storing water, a driving part 32 coupled to the tub 2 to rotate the drum 3, a water supply part 23 disposed to supply water to the tub 2, and a drain part 25 disposed to discharge water of the tub 2.

[0083] The tub 2 and the drum 3 can be provided with a drop port for dropping laundry at the front, and the cabinet 1 can further include a door 132 for opening and closing the drop port.

[0084] The driving part 32 can include a stator 321 coupled to the rear of the tub 2, a rotor 322 rotated by the stator 321, and a rotating shaft 323 coupled to the rotor 322 to rotate the drum 3.

[0085] The water supply part 23 can include a water supply pipe 231 communicating an external water supply source with the tub 2, and a water supply valve 232 opening and closing the water supply pipe 231.

[0086] Of course, the water supply part 23 can further include a detergent box disposed in a manner to be drawn out to the front of the cabinet 1 and disposed to drop a detergent to the tub 2, and the water supply pipe 231 can be disposed to communicate with the detergent box.

[0087] The drain part 25 can include a drain pipe 251 disposed at a lower portion of the tub 2, and a drain pump 252 coupled to the drain pipe 251 to provide a power for discharging water.

[0088] The washing device 10 can further include a support part 22 for supporting the tub 2 to the cabinet 1, and can include a heater H1 for heating water of an inside of the tub 2.

[0089] In addition, the washing device 10 can further include a hot air supply part Ha disposed to supply hot air to the tub 2.

[0090] On the other hand, a washing control panel P or a washing control part for displaying a state of the washing device 10 or receiving a control command can be included. The washing control panel P can be disposed to be coupled to the cabinet 1.

[0091] In addition, the washing control panel P can be disposed to perform an arbitrary washing course and a washing option for removing foreign substances on laundry by operating at least one of the driving part 32, the water supply valve 232, the drain pump 252, the heater H1, and the hot air supply part Ha. The washing course and the washing option can be constituted by a series of control methods capable of performing all of a washing program, a rinsing program, and a dehydration program.

[0092] The mini washing device 60 can include a mini cabinet 1C forming an appearance, a mini tub 2C receiving the mini cabinet 1C and storing water, a mini drum 3C disposed in a rotatable manner in the mini tub 2C and storing water, a mini driving part 32C coupled to the mini tub 2C to rotate the mini drum 3C, a mini water supply part 23C disposed to supply water to the mini tub 2C, and a mini drain part 25C disposed to drain water of the mini tub 2C.

[0093] The mini cabinet 1C can be disposed at a lower portion of the cabinet 1 and can be disposed to support the cabinet 1. Of course, a case where the mini cabinet is disposed at an upper portion of the cabinet 1 is not excluded.

[0094] The mini cabinet can also be integrally disposed with the cabinet 1.

[0095] The mini tub 2C and the mini drum 3C can be provided with a drop port for dropping laundry at an upper portion, and the mini cabinet 1C can further include a mini door 132C for opening and closing the drop port.

[0096] The mini driving part 32C can include a mini stator 321C coupled to a lower portion of the mini tub 2C, a mini rotor 322C rotated by the mini stator 321C, and a mini rotating shaft 323C coupled to the mini rotor 322C to rotate the mini drum 3C.

[0097] The mini water supply part 23C can include a mini water supply pipe 231C communicating an external water supply source with the mini tub 2C, and a mini water supply valve 232C opening and closing the mini water supply pipe 231C.

[0098] Of course, the mini water supply part 23C can further include a mini detergent box disposed in a manner to be drawn out to a front of the cabinet 1 and disposed to drop a detergent to the mini tub 2C, and the mini water supply pipe 231C can be disposed to communicate with the detergent box.

[0099] The mini drain part 25C can include a mini drain pipe 251C disposed at a lower portion of the mini tub 2C, and a mini drain pump 252C coupled to the mini drain pipe 251C to provide power for draining water.

[0100] The mini washing device 60 can further include a mini support part 22C to support the mini tub 2C to the mini cabinet 1C, and can include a mini heater H2 to heat water inside the mini tub 2C.

[0101] In addition, the mini washing device 60 can further include a mini hot air supply part Hb configured to supply hot air to the mini outer tub 2C.

[0102] On the other hand, a mini control panel PC or a mini control part P3 for displaying a state of the mini washing device 60 or receiving a control command can be further included. The mini control panel PC can be configured to be combined with the mini cabinet 1C.

[0103] In addition, the mini control panel PC can be configured to perform an arbitrary washing course and washing option for removing foreign substances on laundry by operating at least one of the mini driving part 32C, the mini water supply valve 232C, the mini drain pump 252C, the mini heater H2, and the mini hot air supply part Hb. The washing course and washing option can be constituted by a series of control methods capable of performing all of a washing program, a rinsing program, and a dehydration program.

[0104] The mini washing device 60 can further include a drawer D configured to be drawn out to a front direction from the mini cabinet 1C, and accommodate the mini outer tub 2C. The drawer D can be configured to include a front cover DC in the front direction to open and close an entrance for drawing out the drawer D from the mini cabinet 1C.

[0105] The front cover DC can be provided with the mini control panel PC.

[0106] Figure 3 The structure of a drying device 20 in a laundry treating apparatus according to the present application is illustrated.

[0107] The drying device 20 can include a drying cabinet 1A, a drying drum 2A provided in an inside of the drying cabinet 1A in a rotatable manner to provide a space for storing laundry, a circulation flow path 3A forming a flow path for re-supplying air discharged from the drying drum 2A to the drying drum 2A, and a heat exchange part 4 for dehumidifying and heating air flowing into the circulation flow path 3A and then re-supplying the air to the drying drum 2A.

[0108] In a case where the drying drum 2A has a cylindrical drum body 21A having a front side and a rear side respectively open, a first support part 17 rotatably supporting the front side of the drying drum 2A and a second support part 19A rotatably supporting the rear side of the drying drum 2A can be provided in the inside of the drying cabinet 1A.

[0109] The first support part 17 can include a first fixed body 171 fixed to the inside of the drying cabinet 1A, a drum drop port 173 provided to pass through the first fixed body and to communicate the inside of the drum body 21A with the drop port 111, and a first support body 175 provided to the first fixed body 171 and inserted into the front side (first open face) of the drum body 21A.

[0110] The first fixed body 171 can be provided in any shape as long as the drum drop port 173 and the first support body 175 can be provided. The first support body 175 can be provided in a tubular shape protruding from the first fixed body 171 toward the drum body 21A, and the diameter of the first support body 175 can be provided to be greater than the diameter of the drum drop port 173 and less than the diameter of the front side of the drum body 21A. In this case, the drum drop port 173 is located inside the space formed by the first support body 175.

[0111] The first support part 17 can be provided to further include a connection body 177 connecting the drop port 111 and the drum drop port 173. The connection body 177 can be provided in a tubular shape extending from the drum drop port 173 toward the drop port 111. The connection body 177 can be provided with an air discharge port 178 communicating with the circulation flow path 3A.

[0112] The air discharge port 178 is a passage for moving the air inside the drum body 21A to the circulation flow path 3A, and can be provided as a through hole passing through the connection body 177.

[0113] The second support part 19A can include a second fixed body 191 fixed to the inside of the drying cabinet 1A, and a second support body 195 provided to the second fixed body 191 and inserted into the rear side (second open face) of the drum body 21A. The second support part 19A is provided with an air inflow port 198 provided to pass through the second fixed body 191 and to communicate the inside of the drum body 21A with the inside of the drying cabinet 1A. In this case, the duct 3A can be provided to connect the air discharge port 178 and the air inflow port 198.

[0114] The drum body 21A in a cylindrical shape empty inside can be rotated by various forms of a drying driving part, and as an example, a case where the drying driving part is provided to include a motor 82 fixed to the inside of the drying cabinet 1A, a pulley 85 rotated by the motor, and a belt 83 connecting the circumferential surface of the pulley 85 and the circumferential surface of the drum body 21A is shown.

[0115] On the other hand, the drying driving part can be provided at the back of the drying drum 2A and can be provided to directly rotate the drying drum 2A. The rotation shaft of the drying driving part 82, 83, 85 can be directly coupled to the drying drum 2A and rotate the drying drum 2A.

[0116] In this case, the drying driving part is supported in the second support part 19A to be located at the back or center of the drying drum 2A.

[0117] On the other hand, an additional speed reducer can be provided between the drying driving part 82, 83, 85 and the drying drum 2A. In this case, a rotation shaft protruding from the speed reducer can be directly coupled to the center of the back of the drying drum 2A, and the speed reducer can be supported by being coupled to the second support part 19A.

[0118] At this time, the drying driving part 82, 83, 85 can freely change the rotation speed and direction of the drying drum 2A.

[0119] A first roller 179 that rotatably supports the circumferential surface of the drum body 21A can be provided in the first support part 17, and a second roller 199 that rotatably supports the circumferential surface of the drum body can be provided in the second support part 19A.

[0120] The circulation flow path 3A can include a duct provided to communicate with the drying drum 2A. The duct 3A can be provided to communicate with the drying drum 2A and can be regarded as forming a circulation flow path that allows air discharged from the drying drum to flow into the drying drum 2A again via the heat exchange part 4.

[0121] The duct 3A can include an exhaust duct 31A connected to the air discharge port 178, a supply duct 33A connected to the air flow inlet 198, and a connection duct 35A connecting the exhaust duct and the supply duct.

[0122] The heat exchange part 4 can be provided as various devices capable of sequentially dehumidifying and heating air flowing into the duct 3A. For example, the heat exchange part 4 can be provided as a heat pump system.

[0123] The heat exchange part 4 can include a fan 49 that moves air along the duct 3A, a first heat exchanger (heat absorbing part) 41 that removes moisture from air flowing into the duct 3A, and a second heat exchanger (heat generating part) 43 provided inside the duct 3A and heating air passing through the first heat exchanger 41.

[0124] The heat absorbing portion 41 can be provided as an evaporator that absorbs heat, and the heat generating portion 43 can be provided as a condenser that releases heat.

[0125] The fan 49 can include an impeller 491 provided inside the duct 3A, and an impeller motor 493 that rotates the impeller 491 (refer to FIG. 6). Figure 4 The impeller 491 can be provided in any one of the exhaust duct 31A, the connection duct 35A, and the supply duct 33A. The impeller 491 can be provided in the supply duct 33A.

[0126] The heat absorbing portion 41 can be provided as a plurality of metal plates arranged in a width direction (Y-axis direction) of the connection duct 35A or a height direction (Z-axis direction) of the connection duct, and the heat generating portion 43 can be provided as a plurality of metal plates arranged in the width direction of the connection duct or the height direction of the connection duct. The heat absorbing portion 41 and the heat generating portion 43 are arranged in the exhaust duct 31A, the connection duct 35A, and the supply duct 33A in this order in a direction from the exhaust duct 31A toward the supply duct 33A, and are connected to each other by a refrigerant pipe 48 that forms a circulation flow path of refrigerant.

[0127] The refrigerant moves along the refrigerant pipe 48 by a compressor 45 located outside the duct 3A, and a pressure regulator 47 that adjusts a pressure of refrigerant passing through the heat generating portion 43 is provided in the refrigerant pipe 48.

[0128] The heat absorbing portion 41 is a device that cools air and evaporates refrigerant by transferring heat of air flowing into the exhaust duct 31A to the refrigerant. The heat generating portion 43 is a device that heats air and condenses refrigerant by transferring heat possessed by refrigerant flowing through the compressor 45 to the air. In this case, moisture contained in the air is gathered to a bottom surface of the connection duct 35A along a surface of the heat absorbing portion 41 when passing through the heat absorbing portion 41.

[0129] In order to collect water removed from air passing through the heat absorbing portion 41, a water collecting portion is provided in the drying apparatus 20.

[0130] Water collected in the water collecting portion can be collected in the water storage portion 7 and can be discharged together later. The water storage portion 7 can include a water storage tank 72 provided in the cabinet 1 in a detachable manner to provide a space for storing water, and a flow inlet 722 provided to pass through the water storage tank 72 and to flow water discharged from the water supply duct 633 into an inside of the water storage tank 72.

[0131] The water storage tank 72 can be provided in the form of a drawer drawn out from the cabinet 1, in which case a water storage portion mounting hole or a water tank hole for insertion of the water storage tank 72 needs to be provided in the front surface plate 11A of the cabinet. A water storage panel 71 is fixed to the front surface of the water storage tank 72, and the water storage panel 71 can be provided to be detachably coupled to the water storage portion mounting hole or the water tank hole, thereby forming a part of the front surface plate 11A.

[0132] The water storage panel 71 can further be provided with a slot 711 for insertion of a user's hand. In this case, the water storage panel 71 also performs the function of a handle for drawing out or inserting the water storage tank 72 from or into the cabinet.

[0133] The inflow port 722 can be provided to receive water discharged from a nozzle 722a fixed to the drying cabinet 1A. The nozzle 722a can be fixed to the upper surface plate 13 of the cabinet so as to be positioned above the inflow port 722 when the water storage tank 72 is inserted into the cabinet 1.

[0134] For the water storage portion 7 having the above-described structure, water inside the water storage tank 72 can be easily drained by a user drawing out the water storage tank 72 from the cabinet 1 and then inverting or tilting the water storage tank 72 in the direction of the inflow port 722. A communication hole 721 can be further provided to pass through the upper surface of the water storage tank 72, so that water inside the water storage tank 72 is easily discharged through the inflow port 722.

[0135] On the other hand, the heat exchange portion 4 is provided to condense moisture of air circulated in the heat absorbing portion 41. Thus, even if the air is circulated in the drying drum 2A, the moisture can be removed by the heat absorbing portion 41, so that the laundry inside the drying drum 2A can be continuously dried.

[0136] Moisture condensed in the heat absorbing portion 41 can be first collected in a water collecting portion 37A, and then can be secondarily collected in the water storage portion 7. The water collecting portion 37A can be positioned inside the connection duct 35A, and can be additionally provided in a space spaced apart from the connection duct 35A.

[0137] Figure 4 Detailed structures of the water collecting portion 37A, the heat exchange portion 4, and the cleaning portion 6, etc. are illustrated.

[0138] The water collecting portion 37A can include a water collecting body 371A fixed to the bottom surface of the connection duct 35A and communicating with the inside of the connection duct. A heat exchanger support portion 372A can be further provided inside the water collecting body 371A to prevent the heat absorbing portion 41 and the heat generating portion 43 from contacting water (condensed water) stored in the water collecting body 371A. The heat exchanger support portion 372A can include a support plate 373A contacting the heat absorbing portion 41 and the heat generating portion 43, a partition 375A maintaining a space between the support plate 373A and the bottom surface of the water collecting body 371A, and a support plate through hole 376A provided through the support plate 373A.

[0139] The support plate through hole 376A can be provided only in a space supporting the heat absorbing portion 41 provided by the support plate 373A, or can be provided in a space supporting the heat absorbing portion and a space supporting the heat generating portion, respectively. If the support plate through hole 376A is also provided in the lower portion of the heat generating portion 43, water moving along the support plate 373A to the heat generating portion 43 can be discharged to the water collecting body 371A (preventing a decrease in heat transfer efficiency when the heat generating portion contacts water).

[0140] A filter portion filtering air can be further provided in the drying apparatus 20 to minimize the accumulation of foreign matter (fluff, etc.) discharged from the drum body 21A in the heat absorbing portion 41 and the heat generating portion 43.

[0141] The second filter portion 8 can be provided as a device filtering air flowing from the drum body 21A to the exhaust duct 31A, and the first filter portion 5 can be provided as a device filtering air passing through the second filter portion 8, between the second filter portion 8 and the heat absorbing portion 41. The diameter of the filter hole provided in the first filter portion 5 can be set to be smaller than the diameter of the filter hole provided in the second filter portion 8.

[0142] The second filter portion 8 can include a frame 81 passing in and out of the exhaust duct 31A through the air discharge hole 178 in a detachable manner, and a filter (fourth filter) 83 provided in the frame for filtering air.

[0143] The first filter portion 5 can be provided in the connection duct 35A in a detachable manner. In this case, the front surface plate 11A of the cabinet can be provided with an openable and closable filter mounting hole for leading out the filter of the first filter portion 5 and a mounting hole door of the filter mounting hole, and the duct 3A can be provided with a duct through hole 34 for inserting the first filter portion 5 (refer to FIG. 2). Figure 3). Accordingly, the user can separate the first filter part 5 from the laundry treating apparatus as needed, and then remove foreign substances remaining in the first filter part 5 and clean the first filter part.

[0144] The first filter part 5 can include filter part bodies 51, 53, 55 inserted into the filter mounting port and the duct through-hole 34, located between the second filter part 8 and the heat absorbing part 41, and filters 531, 551, 571 provided to the filter part bodies for filtering fluid (air and water) moving toward the heat absorbing part 41 and the water collecting body 371A.

[0145] The filter part bodies can be provided in various shapes according to the shape of the cross section (Y-Z plane and X-Z plane) of the connection duct 35A, as an example Figure 1 A case where the filter part bodies are provided in a shape similar to a hexahedron is shown.

[0146] In this case, the filter part bodies can include a front surface 51 provided in a shape capable of closing the duct through-hole 34, a rear surface 53 located between the front surface and the heat absorbing part 41, a bottom surface 55 provided to connect the front surface and the rear surface, and first and second side surfaces forming left and right side surfaces of the filter part bodies.

[0147] A lock 511 can be provided to the front surface 51 in a manner capable of being combined with a lock fastening part provided to the cabinet. The lock 511 can be provided as a bar combined to the front surface 51 of the filter part body in a manner capable of being rotated, and the lock fastening part can be provided as a groove formed to accommodate a free end of the bar. Preferably, the locks 511 are respectively provided to opposite sides of the front surface 51, and the lock fastening parts are respectively provided to opposite sides of the filter mounting port.

[0148] A handle 511 can be further provided to the front surface 51 to facilitate insertion of the filter part bodies into the connection duct 35A or separation from the connection duct 35A.

[0149] A first filter 531 and a second filter 551 for filtering fluids (air and water) flowing into the interior of the filter body can be respectively provided on the rear surface 53 and the bottom surface 55. A rear through-hole is provided on the rear surface 53, connecting the interior of the filter body to the interior space of the pipe 3A, and the first filter 531 is disposed in the rear through-hole. A bottom through-hole is provided on the bottom surface 55, connecting the interior of the filter body to the interior space of the pipe 3A, and the second filter 551 is disposed in the bottom through-hole. Therefore, the first filter 531 is a device for filtering the fluids (air and water) supplied to the heat-absorbing part 41, and the second filter 551 is a device for filtering the fluids supplied to the water collecting body 371A.

[0150] The first side and the second side can be configured to connect the front side 51, the rear side 53 and the bottom side 55.

[0151] The first filter section 5, having the above structure, can be configured to communicate with the exhaust pipe 31A via the upper surface or the second side surface of the filter section body. As an example... Figure 1 The diagram shows the first filter section 5 connected to the exhaust pipe 31A via an upper surface through-hole that extends through the upper surface of the filter section body and a side through-hole that extends through the second side surface.

[0152] The first filter 531 may be configured to be inclined at 90 to 100 degrees toward the front of the heat-absorbing part 41 with reference to the bottom surface 55 of the filter body. This is so that when water is sprayed onto the first filter 531 by the cleaning part 6 described later, foreign matter remaining in the first filter can be easily moved to the bottom surface 55.

[0153] The second filter 551 can be configured to tilt downwards at 10 to 20 degrees from the front surface 51 toward the first filter 531 (the second filter can be configured to tilt upwards at 10 to 20 degrees from the lower end of the first filter toward the direction of the filter mounting port). When the second filter 551 is configured to tilt downwards toward the first filter 531, the connection point of the first filter 531 and the second filter 551 will become the lowest point in the space provided by the first filter section. Therefore, foreign objects in the first filter section 5 can be concentrated at the connection point of the first filter 531 and the second filter 551. If foreign objects are concentrated at the connection point of the first filter 531 and the second filter 551, the user will be able to remove foreign objects from the inside of the first filter section 5 more easily.

[0154] However, if foreign substances are concentrated at the connection point of the first filter 531 and the second filter 551, a case in which it takes a long time for the water sprayed through the washing part 6 to be discharged to the water collecting body 371A can occur. To solve the problem as described above, a bypass hole that communicates the inside of the first filtering part 5 with the water collecting body 371 and a third filter 571 provided at the bypass hole can be further provided at the first side surface.

[0155] The bypass hole and the third filter 571 can be provided at a position higher than the uppermost end of the second filter 551 and lower than the uppermost end of the first filter 531. Accordingly, the laundry treating apparatus can minimize a phenomenon in which water sprayed to the first filtering part 5 cannot be recovered to the water collecting body 371A due to foreign substances remaining in the first filtering part 5.

[0156] On the other hand, the drying apparatus 20 can further include a washing part 6 that washes the first filtering part 5 using water stored in the water collecting body 371A. That is, the water stored in the water collecting body 371A can be separately collected to the water storing part 7 or selectively moved to the washing part 6.

[0157] The washing part 6 can be provided to wash at least one of the first filter 531, the second filter 551, the third filter 571, and the heat absorbing part 41 by spraying water stored in the water collecting body 371A to the first filtering part 5. The washing part 6 can include a spraying part 65 provided at a position at which the pipe 3A supplies water to the first filtering part 5 and a washing pump 61 that moves water stored in the water collecting body 371A to the spraying part 65.

[0158] The washing pump 61 can be connected to the water collecting body 371A through a first connection pipe 611 and can be connected to the spraying part 65 through a second connection pipe 613. When the laundry treating apparatus is provided to move water of the water collecting body 371A to the spraying part 65 and the water storing part 7 through only one washing pump 61, the drying apparatus 20 can further include a flow path switching part 63. In this case, the flow path switching part 63 can be connected to the washing pump 61 through the second connection pipe 613, the spraying part 65 can be connected to the flow path switching part 63 through a spraying part supply pipe 631, and the water storing part 7 can be connected to the flow path switching part 63 through a water storing part supply pipe 633.

[0159] In this case, the water storing part supply pipe 633 needs to be provided to connect the nozzle 722a and the flow path switching part 63.

[0160] A valve for controlling opening and closing of the injection portion supply pipe 631 and opening and closing of the water storage portion supply pipe 633 is provided in the flow path switching portion 63. Thus, the drying apparatus 20 can supply water stored in the water collecting main body 371A to the injection portion 65 or to the water storage portion 7 by controlling the valve provided in the flow path switching portion 63.

[0161] As an example, it is shown that the injection portion 65 includes a pipe through hole 651 provided through the connection pipe 35A and connected with the injection portion supply pipe 631, a first guide 653 guiding water supplied from the pipe through hole to the first filter 531, and a second guide 655 guiding at least a part of water supplied through the first guide 653 to the front side of the heat absorbing portion 41. In this case, the second guide 655 can be provided as a means for supplying water to the front side of the heat absorbing portion 41 via the first filter 531. That is, the first filter 531 can be provided to be located between the first guide 653 and the second guide 655 when the first filter portion 5 is fixed to the connection pipe 35A, and the second guide 655 can be provided as an inclined surface inclined downward from an upper portion of the connection pipe 35A toward the first filter 531.

[0162] The first guide 653 can further be provided with a guide through hole 654. The guide through hole 654 is a hole provided through the first guide 653, through which water flowing into the pipe through hole 651 can be supplied to the front side region of the heat absorbing portion 41. The front side region of the heat absorbing portion refers to a region located in a direction toward the first filter 531 with reference to a vertical line passing through the center of the heat absorbing portion 41.

[0163] On the other hand, the laundry treating apparatus of the present application preferably includes a water collecting portion water level detecting portion 92 measuring a water level of the water collecting main body 371A and transmitting to the control portion. If the water collecting portion water level detecting portion 92 is provided, the laundry treating apparatus can determine a time point at which water stored in the water collecting main body 371A is moved to the water storage tank 72, thereby being able to prevent water of the water collecting main body 371A from flowing back to the connection pipe 35A.

[0164] The water collecting portion water level detecting portion 92 can be provided as any means capable of detecting a water level of an inside of the water collecting main body 371A, as an example Figure 3 A sensor provided with a plurality of electrodes (provided with a plurality of electrodes electrically connected according to a water level) of different lengths is shown.

[0165] The drying apparatus 20 can be provided with a drying degree detection part to be able to determine the operation interruption time point of the heat exchanger 4 by judging the drying degree of the laundry. The drying degree detection part can include at least one of an electrode sensor 95 provided to contact the laundry and measure the amount of moisture contained in the laundry, and a humidity sensor to measure the humidity of the air flowing into the duct 3A from the drum 3.

[0166] The electrode sensor can include a first electrode 951 and a second electrode 953 fixed to the first fixed body 171 and can contact the laundry inside the drum body 21A. Since the higher the drying degree, the less the amount of moisture contained in the laundry (the resistance of the laundry increases), the drying apparatus 20 can judge the drying degree of the laundry by observing the resistance measured when the two electrodes 951, 953 are connected by the laundry. On the other hand, since the higher the drying degree of the laundry, the less the amount of moisture contained in the air flowing into the duct 3A, the drying apparatus 20 can also observe the humidity of the air flowing into the duct 3A through the humidity sensor to judge the drying degree of the laundry.

[0167] In addition, the drying apparatus 20 can also be provided with a temperature detection part 96 to measure the temperature of the air flowing into the duct 3A. The temperature detection part 96 can be provided to be fixed to the upper surface of the connection duct 35A and located between the first filter 531 and the second filter 551.

[0168] Figure 5 A structure in which the laundry treating apparatus including the washing apparatus 10, the drying apparatus 20, and the mini washing apparatus 60 can communicate with each other is shown.

[0169] The washing apparatus 10 can include a washing control panel P provided to display information to a user and receive a command from the user.

[0170] The washing control panel P can include a display part P8 capable of displaying the state of the washing apparatus 10, an input part P9 capable of inputting a command to the washing apparatus 10, and a speaker K1 capable of emitting a notification generated in the washing apparatus 10 to the outside, and can include a control part M1 capable of executing a washing process and options to operate the driving part, the water supply part, the drain part, etc. of the washing apparatus 10, and can include a washing main storage part S1 to transfer information to the washing main control part M1 or store a program to be used by the washing main control part M1.

[0171] The input part P9 can be a concept including all configurations of the operation part P7, the power supply part P46, the execution part P47, the setting part P2, etc. for receiving a user's command, which the washing device 10 has later.

[0172] In addition, the washing device 10 can be provided with a washing communication module T1. The washing communication module T1 can include a washing communication modem T11 including a communication means such as WIFI or Bluetooth, a washing communication control part T12 provided to control the washing communication modem, and a washing communication storage part T13 capable of transmitting received information to the washing main control part M1 or storing a program for controlling the washing communication control part T12 when power supply to the washing main control part M1 is cut off.

[0173] The washing communication module T1 can be provided to continuously receive power supply even in a state where power supply to the washing control panel P of the washing device 10 is cut off, and to maintain a communication state with the external terminal 40 and the server 50.

[0174] In addition, the washing communication module T1 can be provided to directly pair with and maintain a communication state with the drying communication module T2 and the mini communication module T3, which are described later.

[0175] In addition, when the washing communication module T1 receives a power supply command to supply power to the washing control panel P, it can be controlled to supply power to the washing control panel P.

[0176] The drying device 20 can include a drying control panel PA provided to display information to a user and receive a command from the user.

[0177] The drying control panel PA can include a display part P8A capable of displaying a state of the drying device 20, an input part P9A capable of inputting a command to the drying device 20, and a speaker K2 capable of externally emitting a notification generated in the drying device 20, and can include a drying main control part M2 capable of executing a drying process and options for making a driving part, etc. of the drying device 20 operate, and a drying main storage part S2 capable of transferring information to the drying main control part M2 or storing a program to be used by the drying main control part M2.

[0178] The input part P9A can be a concept including all configurations of the operation part P7, the power supply part P46, the execution part P47, the setting part P2, etc. for receiving a user's command, which the washing device 10 has later.

[0179] In addition, the drying device 20 can be provided with a drying communication module T2. The drying communication module T2 can include a drying communication modem T21 including a communication means such as WIFI or Bluetooth, a drying communication control portion T22 provided to control the drying communication modem, and a drying communication storage portion T23 capable of transmitting received information to the drying main control portion M2 when power supply to the drying main control portion M2 is cut off, or storing a program for controlling the drying communication control portion T22.

[0180] The drying communication module T2 can be provided to continuously receive power supply even in a state in which power supply to the drying control panel PA of the drying device 20 is cut off, and can maintain a communication state with the external terminal 40 and the server 50.

[0181] In addition, the drying communication module T2 can be provided to directly pair with and maintain a communication state with the washing communication module T1 and the mini communication module T described later.

[0182] In addition, when the drying communication module T2 receives a power supply command to supply power to the drying control panel PA, it can be controlled to supply power to the drying control panel PA.

[0183] The mini washing device 60 can include a mini control panel PC provided to display information to a user and receive a command from the user.

[0184] The mini control panel PC can include a mini display portion P8C capable of displaying a state of the mini washing device 60, a mini input portion P9C capable of inputting a command to the mini washing device 60, and a mini speaker K3 capable of externally emitting a notification generated in the mini washing device 60, and can include a mini main control portion M3 capable of executing a washing process and options for operating a driving portion, a water supply portion, a drain portion, etc. of the mini washing device 60, and can include a mini main storage portion S3 transferring information to the mini main control portion M3 or storing a program to be used by the mini main control portion M3.

[0185] The mini input portion P9C can be a concept including all configurations of the operation portion P7, the power supply portion P46, the execution portion P47, the setting portion P2, etc. of the washing device 10 described later for receiving a command of a user.

[0186] In addition, the mini washing device 60 can be provided with a mini communication module T3. The mini communication module T3 can include a mini communication modem T31 including a communication means such as WIFI or Bluetooth, a mini communication control part T32 provided to control the mini communication modem, and a mini communication storage part T33 capable of transmitting received information to the mini main control part M3 or storing a program for controlling the mini communication control part T32 when power supply to the mini main control part M3 is cut off.

[0187] The mini communication module T3 can be provided to continuously receive power supply even in a state where power supply to the mini control panel PC of the mini washing device 60 is cut off, and can maintain a communication state with the external terminal 40 and the server 50.

[0188] In addition, the mini communication module T3 can be provided to directly pair with and maintain a communication state with the washing communication module T1 and the drying communication module T2 described later.

[0189] In addition, when the mini communication module T3 receives a power supply command to supply power to the mini control panel PC, it can be controlled to supply power to the mini control panel PC.

[0190] On the other hand, the external terminal 40 can include a short-range communication module 40b provided to directly communicate with the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60, and a long-range communication module 40a provided to communicate with the server 50.

[0191] In addition, the external terminal 40 can further include a terminal display part 42 to display information received from the communication module, a terminal input part 44 to transmit a command to the washing device 10 or the like or the server 50, and a terminal control part 46 to control the terminal display part 42, the terminal input part 44, and the communication module. The external terminal 40 can further include a terminal storage part 48 to store information received from the communication module or to store a program for controlling the terminal control part 46.

[0192] The server 50 can include a communication device T5 capable of communicating with the external terminal 40, the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60, an arithmetic processing device 52 for arithmetic processing of information received by or to be transmitted to the external terminal 40, the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60, and a storage device 54 for storing information received from the external terminal 40, the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60 or any process or option capable of operating the washing device 10, the drying device 20, and the mini washing device 60.

[0193] Figure 6 An embodiment of a washing control panel P applicable to the laundry treating device of the present application is illustrated.

[0194] Hereinafter, a case where the washing control panel P is provided to the washing device 10 is described as a basis, but the washing control panel P can be applied to the washing device 10 and the drying device 20 in the same structure, and can also be applied to the mini washing device 60.

[0195] In other words, the washing control panel P, the drying control panel PA, and the mini control panel PC can have the same structure.

[0196] The washing device 10 includes a cabinet 1 and a washing control panel P provided to the cabinet 1.

[0197] The washing control panel P refers to a device capable of realizing communication between a user and a laundry treating device (including other electronic devices other than laundry treating devices). The communication between the user and the laundry treating device refers to a process in which the user inputs a control command to the laundry treating device, and a process in which the laundry treating device transmits information to the user.

[0198] Through the washing control panel P, the user can input one or more of a power command to supply or cut off power to the laundry treating device, a selection command to select any process or option to treat laundry, an execution command to execute the selected process or option, and an interruption command to interrupt the executed process or option.

[0199] The treatment of the laundry can include a washing program to remove foreign substances on the laundry using water and a detergent, or a drying program to dry water contained in the laundry.

[0200] The washing control panel P can display to the user information on the operation state of the laundry treating device or the process or option.

[0201] For example, the washing control panel P can display a state in which one or more of the power command, the selection command, the operation command, the execution command, and the interruption command is input. In addition, the washing control panel P can also display error information reflecting a problem situation occurring in the laundry treatment apparatus, or guidance information guiding a measure to be taken by the user.

[0202] The cabinet 1 can include a front surface plate 11A forming a front of the cabinet 1, and an upper surface plate 13 combined with an upper portion of the front surface plate 11A. The front surface plate 11A and the upper surface plate 13 can be made of a metal material, and can be formed in a steel plate shape.

[0203] The washing control panel P of the laundry treatment apparatus according to the present application can be provided in combination with the front surface plate 11A.

[0204] The washing control panel P can be combined with a rear surface of the front surface plate 11A, and can be provided to be partially exposed to a front surface of the front surface plate 11A. The front surface plate 11A can be manufactured from a single metal plate, and the washing control panel P can be simply combined and fixed to the rear surface of the front surface plate 11A.

[0205] Accordingly, the front surface plate 11A can form a majority of an area of the front of the cabinet 1. As a result, the sense of integration of the front surface plate 11A is strengthened and the aesthetic sense can be maximized. In addition, the process of manufacturing the front surface plate 11A can be simplified, and the process of assembling or providing the front surface plate 11A and the washing control panel P can be simplified. In addition, an additional frame or the like constituting element for positioning the washing control panel P to the front surface plate 11A can be omitted.

[0206] The washing control panel P of the laundry treatment apparatus according to the present application can include an operation portion P7 rotatably combined to the cabinet, and a display portion P8 provided inside the operation portion P7 and displaying a state of the laundry treatment apparatus.

[0207] The operation portion P7 can be provided in the form of a knob, and the display portion P8 can be provided as a display D including a liquid crystal display device or the like. The display portion P8 and a selection portion (main card) R to be described later can be considered as being included inside the operation portion P7. It is noted that the main card is a program that performs an arbitrary process for operating the laundry treatment apparatus.

[0208] The display portion P8 can be provided as a whole or at least a part thereof as a touch panel.

[0209] The operation part P7 can be configured to select an arbitrary process or option for processing the laundry while being rotated, and the display part P8 can be configured to display the corresponding process or option each time the operation part P7 is rotated.

[0210] Accordingly, the washing control panel P of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present application can prevent an arbitrary process or option for rotating the drum, which will be described later, from being displayed in a predetermined area in the form of a letter, a guide letter, or the like.

[0211] Accordingly, the washing control panel P can be greatly reduced in area or area ratio occupied in the front surface plate 11A, and the front surface plate 11A can not be attached with additional letters or the like or guide letters, thereby maximizing aesthetic sense.

[0212] The display P84 of the display part P8 can include a state display area D1 displaying a state of the laundry treating apparatus, and a content display area D2 displaying a state or error information inputted with one or more of the power command, the selection command, the operation command, the execution command, the interruption command of the laundry treating apparatus, or guidance information guiding a measure to be taken by a user (see FIG. 6). Figure 11 ).

[0213] The state display area D1 can display a lock state D11 indicating whether the door 132 is locked to the cabinet, an activation state D12 of the washing communication module T1, an execution state D13 of the process or option, and a notification state D14 displaying information to be notified to the user.

[0214] The content display area D2 is an area having the largest display area in the display part P8, and can display a selection state, an execution state, an interruption state, and a completion state of the process or option, and can be configured to further display a state of another home appliance product, which will be described later.

[0215] In addition, the washing control panel P can further include a selection part R for inputting a determination command by which a user determines information displayed in the display part P8. The selection part R is disposed inside the operation part P7, thereby further reducing an area occupied by the washing control panel P.

[0216] The selection part R can be disposed inside the display part P8, and can be disposed apart from the content display area D2. The selection part R can be configured as a physical button or a touch panel detecting contact of a user's body.

[0217] The display P84 of the display part can include an input area D3 requesting input of the selection part R at a position corresponding to the selection part R (see FIG. 6). Figure 11

[0218] ​The input area D3 can be configured to emit light when the selection part R is activated to receive a command from a user.

[0219] On the other hand, the operation part P7 and the display part P8 can be configured to operate only when supplied with power.

[0220] To this end, the washing control panel P of the laundry treating apparatus according to the present application can include not only the operation part P7 and the display part P8 but also a power part P46 for inputting a power command to the laundry treating apparatus.

[0221] A user can activate the operation part P7 by inputting the power part P46.

[0222] The front face plate 11A can include a power mounting part 116 configured to be used for mounting the power part P46.

[0223] In addition, the washing control panel P can further include an execution part P47 for inputting an execution command for executing or interrupting a selected process or option.

[0224] The execution part P47 can be separately provided from the operation part P7 and the display part P8, thereby reflecting a user's explicit execution or interruption intention. In addition, overfunctioning of the operation part P7 and the display part P8 can be prevented.

[0225] The front face plate 11A can include a mounting part 117 configured to be used for mounting the execution part P47.

[0226] The washing control panel P can include one control box or housing P41 (refer to FIG. 1) capable of accommodating or mounting the power part P46, the execution part P47, the operation part P7, and the display part P8. Figure 8 ).

[0227] On the other hand, the washing control panel P can further include a setting part P2 which can add or change the processes or options on the front face plate 11A. A user can set options capable of changing the intensity, duration, etc. of executing the processes through the setting part P2.

[0228] The setting part P2 can be separately provided from the housing P41 and combined with the front face plate 11A. The setting part P2 can further include an additional liquid crystal display device, and can further include a touch panel or a physical button capable of recording the options.

[0229] The power part P46, the execution part P47, the operation part P7, and the setting part P2 can be collectively referred to as an input part P9.

[0230] On the other hand, the front surface plate 11A can be provided with a drop port 111 provided to communicate with the drum 3, and a door 132 rotatably coupled to the cabinet to open and close the drop port 111.

[0231] The washing control panel P can be located at an upper portion than the door 132 to enhance the accessibility of the user.

[0232] On the other hand, the front surface plate 11A can further include a locking portion L to fix the door 132 to the front surface plate 11A. The locking portion L can be provided to lock the door 132 to the front surface plate 11A when the laundry treating apparatus is operated and the drum of the laundry treating apparatus is rotated, etc. Thereby, a safety accident can be prevented. The locking portion L can be provided to release the locking of the door 132 when the operation of the laundry treating apparatus is ended.

[0233] The locking portion L can be provided in any structure as long as it can fix the door 132 to the cabinet 1. It can be provided as a fastening portion to fasten a hook protruding from the door, or as a solenoid valve to hook the hook.

[0234] The laundry treating apparatus of the present application can be provided with a detergent box 243 to accommodate a detergent for washing laundry, and the front surface plate 11A can include a detergent port P24 to lead out the detergent box 243.

[0235] The washing control panel P can be coupled to the front surface plate 11A.

[0236] As a result, the washing control panel P can include the input portion P9 to receive a control command from the user, and the display portion P8 to output information of a control command selectable by the user, etc.

[0237] A washing main control portion M1 to control a command for performing a drying course of the laundry treating apparatus can be provided.

[0238] The input portion P9 can include a power supply portion P46 to request power supply to the laundry treating apparatus, an operation portion P7 to allow the user to select a desired course from a plurality of courses, and an execution portion P47 to request start of execution of the course selected by the user.

[0239] The display portion P8 can include at least one of a display panel to output text and graphics, and a speaker to output a voice signal and a sound.

[0240] Figure 7 A structure in which a washing control panel is coupled to a front surface plate is shown.

[0241] As described in the drawings, the washing device 10 can further be provided with a detergent supply part P24. The detergent supply part P24 can include a detergent case housing 241 provided inside the cabinet 1, a connection pipe 242 connecting the detergent case housing with the outer tub main body 21, and a detergent case 243 capable of being drawn from the detergent case housing 241 through a detergent case drop opening 133 provided in the front surface plate 11A.

[0242] The detergent case 243 can include a chamber 245 providing a space for storing a detergent, and a discharge flow path 247 discharging a detergent inside the chamber to the detergent case housing 241. When a water level of a liquid stored in the chamber 245 exceeds a pre-set water level, the discharge flow path 247 can be provided as a water trap (siphon flow path, etc.) moving the liquid to the detergent case housing 241.

[0243] In the case where the detergent supply part P24 is provided in the washing device 10, the water supply part 23 can further be provided with a nozzle 232 supplying water to the chamber 245. The nozzle 232 can be fixed to the cabinet 1 to form an upper portion surface of the detergent case housing 241, and the water supply pipe 231 can be provided to connect the nozzle 232 and a water supply source.

[0244] A detergent case panel 248 can be provided in front of the detergent case 243. The detergent case panel 248 can be provided in a shape opening and closing the detergent case drop opening 133, and a detergent case handle can be provided in the detergent case panel 248.

[0245] The front surface plate 11A can be fixed to the cabinet 1 through a panel support part 12. That is, the panel support part 12 can be fixed to the cabinet 1, and the front surface plate 11A can be fixed to the panel support part 12. The panel support part 12 can be provided with a detergent case through hole 121 through which the detergent case 243 penetrates.

[0246] The washing control panel P can be provided to be fixed to the cabinet 1 through the panel support part 12. The panel support part 12 can be provided with an interface mounting groove for fixing the washing control panel P.

[0247] The front surface plate 11A can be provided with a first button mounting part 116 and a second button mounting part 117, the first button 461 can be exposed to the outside of the cabinet 1 through the first button mounting part 116, and the second button 471 can be exposed to the outside of the cabinet 1 through the second button mounting part 117.

[0248] The first input portion P46 and the second input portion P47 can be provided separately in left and right spaces of the display portion P8, or can be provided separately in upper and lower spaces of the display portion, or can be arranged in any one of the left and right spaces of the display portion in an up-down or left-right direction.

[0249] The cabinet 1 is provided with a panel through-hole 134 provided to penetrate the front surface panel 11A, and a shaft P71 can be provided to be inserted into the panel through-hole 134.

[0250] In the case of the laundry treatment apparatus being a drying apparatus 20, the remaining structure can be the same except that the structure related to the detergent case is changed to the water storage tub 7.

[0251] Figure 8 The internal structure of the control panel is shown.

[0252] The washing control panel P can include a circuit board (first circuit board) P4 fixed to the panel support portion 12 and located inside the cabinet 1, an encoder P5 fixed to the circuit board and located inside the cabinet 1, an operation portion P7 penetrating the front surface panel 11A and connected to the encoder P5, and a display portion P8 penetrating the front surface panel 11A and fixed to the encoder P5 or the first circuit board P4.

[0253] The first circuit board P4 is a board provided with a control circuit required to control (power control, operation control) at least one of the drive portion 32, the steam portion, the water supply portion 23, and the drain portion 25, and can be fixed to the panel support portion 12 by a housing P41. The housing P41 can be provided in any shape capable of fixing the first circuit board P4 to the panel support portion 12.

[0254] The housing P41 can be provided in a hexahedral shape with one face (a face facing the panel support portion) open.

[0255] The housing P41 can be provided with a boss for setting the position of the first circuit board P4. The boss can include a first boss 411 and a second boss 412.

[0256] In this case, the first circuit board P4 can be provided with a board through-hole P42 through which the first boss 411 penetrates, and a boss insertion hole P43 through which the second boss 412 penetrates. The second boss 412 can be provided to be located in left and right spaces of the first boss 411, respectively, or can be provided to be located in upper and lower spaces of the first boss 411, respectively.

[0257] A power line 822 is connected to the display part P8. The power line 822 can be configured as a power line for supplying power to the display part, or can be configured as a communication line for enabling the display part P8 to communicate with devices inside the cabinet including the first circuit substrate P4.

[0258] A first boss through hole 413 can be provided in the first boss 411, and a power line through hole P42 can be provided in the panel support part 12. In this case, the power line 822 can extend to the inside of the cabinet 1 by being inserted into the first boss through hole 413 and the power line through hole P42.

[0259] A power supply part P46 and an execution part P47 can be further provided in the first circuit substrate P4. The power supply part P46 can be configured as a device for inputting a control command requesting power supply to the laundry treating apparatus 100, and the execution part P47 can be configured as a device for inputting a command requesting execution of a control command displayed in the display part P8, or a command requesting temporary interruption of a control command being executed by the washing apparatus 10.

[0260] The power supply part P46 and the execution part P47 can be configured to generate a control signal by detecting electrostatic of a user's body.

[0261] The power supply part P46 can include a first button 461 exposed to the outside of the cabinet 1, a first detection sensor 469 fixed to the first circuit substrate P4, and a conductor (first touch spring) 463 connecting the first button and the first detection sensor. Likewise, the execution part P47 can include a second button 471 exposed to the outside of the cabinet 1, a second detection sensor 474 fixed to the first circuit substrate P4, and a conductor (not shown, second touch spring) connecting the second button and the second detection sensor.

[0262] The first button 461 can be exposed to the outside of the cabinet 1 through a first button mounting part 116 provided in the front face plate 11A, and the second button 471 can be exposed to the outside of the cabinet 1 through a second button mounting part 117 provided in the front face plate 11A.

[0263] The power supply part P46 and the execution part P47 can be separately provided in left and right spaces of the display part P8, or can be separately provided in upper and lower spaces of the display part, or can be arranged in any one of the left and right spaces of the display part in an up-and-down or left-and-right direction.

[0264] The first touch spring 463 and the second touch spring can be provided in a spiral shape in order to provide a restoring force to the first button 461 and the second button 471. Further, a first stopper 462 that limits the movement range of the first button can be provided in the power supply part P46, and a second stopper (not shown) that limits the movement range of the second button can be provided in the execution part P47, so that the first button 461 and the second button 471 can be prevented from being detached from the respective button mounting parts 116 and 117.

[0265] The encoder P5 is a mechanism that rotatably fixes the operation part P7 to the first circuit substrate P4, and is a device that generates an electric signal (or generates an electric signal that is set differently according to the rotation angle of the actuator) when the operation part P7 is rotated.

[0266] The drying control panel PA can have the same structure as the washing control panel P.

[0267] In addition, the mini control panel PC can also have the same structure as the washing control panel P.

[0268] Figure 9 The structure of the encoder is shown.

[0269] The encoder P5 can include a fixing part P51 fixed to the first circuit substrate P4 for fixing the display part P8, a rotating part P52 rotatably provided to the fixing part P51 and fixed with the operation part P7, and a signal generating part P54 that generates an electric signal when the rotating part P52 is rotated.

[0270] The fixing part P51 can include a fixing body 512 fixed to the first circuit substrate P4, a support body 511 extending from the fixing body 512 and rotatably fixing the rotating part P52, and a body through-hole 514 that connects (connects to the first boss through-hole) the substrate through-hole P42 through the fixing body and the support body.

[0271] The fixing body 512 can be provided in a cylindrical shape. A substrate fastening part 513 can be provided on the circumferential surface of the fixing body 512 or one face (a face facing the first circuit substrate) of the fixing body. In this case, an encoder fixing hole P44 into which the substrate fastening part 513 is inserted can be provided in the first circuit substrate P4.

[0272] The substrate fastening part 513 and the encoder fixing hole P44 can be provided in plural, and the encoder fixing hole P44 can be provided to surround the substrate through-hole P42.

[0273] A fastening body fixing part 531, which fastens the display part P8 to the fixing part P51, and a position setting groove 532, which prevents the display part P8 from rotating (fixes the position of the display part) when the display part P8 is inserted into the body through-hole 514, can be provided inside the body through-hole 514.

[0274] The fastening body fixing part 531 can be provided as a protrusion protruding toward the center of the body through-hole 514 from at least one of the support body 511 and the fixing body 512. As an example, the fastening body fixing part 531 is shown as being provided to the support body 511 in the drawing.

[0275] The position setting groove 532 can be provided as a groove bent in a recessed manner from one face of the fixing part P51 forming the body through-hole 514. In this case, the position setting groove 532 can be provided in the length direction of the body through-hole 514.

[0276] The rotating part P52 can be provided as a rotating body 521 rotatably coupled to the support body 511. The rotating body 521 needs to be provided with a rotating body through-hole through which the support body 511 penetrates.

[0277] The rotating body 521 can be provided with a shaft fastening part 522 for fastening the operation part P7. The shaft fastening part 522 can be provided as a fastening hole penetrating the circumferential face of the rotating body 521, or as a fastening groove bent in a recessed manner from the circumferential face of the rotating body 521.

[0278] The signal generating part P54 can include a magnet fixed to the rotating body 521, a sensor provided to the fixing body 512 or the support body 511 for detecting a magnetic force, and a terminal connecting the sensor and the first circuit substrate P4. The magnet can be configured by a plurality of permanent magnets in a state of being spaced apart along the circumferential face of the rotating body 521.

[0279] The first circuit substrate P4 to which the encoder P5 is assembled can be coated with an insulating substance. This is to minimize the possibility that a circuit is short-circuited when water is supplied to the first circuit substrate P4. In order to prevent the rotating body 521 from being fixed to the support body 511 by the insulating substance when the insulating substance is coated on one face (a face toward the front panel) of the first circuit substrate P4, the washing control panel P can further be provided with an encoder cover P6.

[0280] The encoder cover P6 can be fixed to the first circuit substrate P4, and can be provided in a tubular shape around the encoder P5. That is, as illustrated in the drawing, the encoder cover P6 can include a fixed body cover P61 fixed to the first circuit substrate P4 and around the fixed body 512, and a cover through-hole P62 provided through the fixed body cover P61 for insertion of the encoder P5.

[0281] The fixed body cover P61 can be provided with a substrate fastening portion 611, and the first circuit substrate P4 can be provided with an encoder cover fixing hole P45 for fixing the substrate fastening portion 611. The substrate fastening portion 611 and the encoder cover fixing hole P45 can be provided in plural, and the plural encoder cover fixing holes P45 can be arranged around the substrate fastening portion 513.

[0282] In order to discharge water flowing into the inside of the fixed body cover P61, a cover discharge port 612 can also be provided on the circumferential surface of the fixed body cover P61. The cover discharge port 612 is preferably provided at the lowermost end in the circumferential surface of the fixed body cover P61.

[0283] On the other hand, the insulating material described above can be applied to the first circuit substrate P4 after the encoder P5 and the encoder cover P6 are both coupled to the first circuit substrate P4. The insulating material sprayed to a part of the area (the outer space of the encoder cover) of the first circuit substrate P4 flows into the inside of the encoder cover P6 through the cover discharge port 612. In the process as described above, the distance from the first circuit substrate to the uppermost end of the fixed body 512 is preferably set to be above the distance from the first circuit substrate to the uppermost end of the cover discharge port 612, so as to be able to prevent the insulating material from being supplied to the rotating body 521.

[0284] The encoder cover P6 can further include a support body cover P63 extending from the fixed body cover P61 and around the rotating body 521 (around the support body). The support body cover P63 can restrict the movement of the operation portion P7 in the radial direction of the cover through-hole P62, and thus the support body cover P63 can prevent the operation portion P7 from being separated from the rotating body 521.

[0285] Figure 10 The structure of the operation portion and the display portion is illustrated.

[0286] The operation portion P7 can include a shaft P71 fixed to the rotating body 521 through the front surface plate 11A, and a handle P73 fixed to the shaft P71 and located outside the case 1.

[0287] A panel through-hole 134 can be provided in the cabinet 1 so as to pass through the front surface panel 11A, and the shaft P71 can be provided so as to be inserted into the panel through-hole 134.

[0288] The shaft P71 can be provided as a pipe in which a shaft through-hole 711 is provided inside. A rotation body 521 provided in the encoder is inserted into the shaft through-hole 711, and a rotation body fastening portion 712 provided in the circumferential surface of the shaft P71 and located inside the shaft through-hole 711 is combined with a shaft fastening portion 522 provided in the rotation body. Thus, the shaft P71 is fixed to the rotation body 521 by the rotation body fastening portion 712 and the shaft fastening portion 522.

[0289] The handle P73 is fixed to the shaft P71 in a manner such that the handle P73 is located outside the cabinet 1, and a user can supply a force required for rotation of the rotation body 521 to the shaft P71 through the handle P73.

[0290] The handle P73 can include an accommodation space 731 formed inside the handle so as to communicate with the shaft through-hole 711, and a handle through-hole 732 that communicates the accommodation space 731 with the outside by passing through one surface of the handle P73.

[0291] In a case where the diameter of the handle P73 is set to be longer than the diameter of the shaft P71, a base 713 for fixing the handle P73 can be further provided in the shaft P71. The base 713 can be provided as a disk that is fixed to the circumferential surface of the shaft P71.

[0292] The handle P73 and the base 713 can be combined with each other by a base fastening portion 734 provided in the handle P73 and a handle fastening portion 714 provided in the base 713.

[0293] The base fastening portion 734 can be provided as a plurality of protrusions of the handle that are fixed to the inside of the accommodation space 731, and the handle fastening portion 714 can be provided in the base 713 as a groove that accommodates the protrusions.

[0294] In order to facilitate the combination of the handle P73 and the base 713, a fastening guide 735 can be provided in the handle P73 between one base fastening portion 734 and another base fastening portion 734, and a guide groove 715 into which the fastening guide 735 is inserted can be provided in the base 713. The guide groove 715 can be provided as a groove in which the circumferential surface of the base 713 is bent toward the shaft through-hole 711.

[0295] The display part P8 can include a case P81 fixed to the fixed body 512 of the encoder and located inside the accommodation space 731 of the actuator, a display P84 fixed to the case and displaying information (information related to the control, operation, etc. of the clothes treating apparatus), and a circuit board (second circuit board, display part circuit board) P82 provided to the case and provided with a circuit controlling the display P84.

[0296] The case P81 can include a fastening body 81b fixed to the fixed body 512 by being inserted into the body through hole 514 through the shaft through hole 711, and an accommodation body 81a fixed to the fastening body 81b and located inside the accommodation space 731.

[0297] The accommodation body 81a can be provided in any shape that can be inserted into the accommodation space 731, and as an example, a case where the accommodation body 81a is provided in a cylindrical shape is shown.

[0298] An installation space 811 is provided inside the accommodation body 81a, and the installation space 811 communicates with the accommodation space 731 provided to the handle through an accommodation body through hole 812 (the accommodation body through hole is provided to communicate with the handle through hole). That is, the accommodation body through hole 812 is provided in the face of the space provided by the accommodation body 81a in the direction toward the handle through hole 732.

[0299] The fastening body 81b can be provided in any shape that can be inserted into the shaft through hole 711 and the body through hole 514 of the encoder, and as an example, a case where the fastening body 81b is provided in a cylindrical shape is shown. The fastening body 81b is provided with a fastening body through hole 815 connected to the installation space 811.

[0300] A fixed body fastening part 816 can be provided on the circumferential surface of the fastening body 81b. The fixed body fastening part 816 is a means of fixing the case P81 to the fastening body fastening part 531 provided to the encoder.

[0301] In addition, a plurality of position setting protrusions 817 can also be provided on the circumferential surface of the fastening body 81b.

[0302] The position setting protrusion 817 is shaped so as to be insertable into the position setting groove 532 of the encoder, and is positioned so as to correspond to the position of the position setting groove 532. The position setting protrusion 817 and the position setting groove 532 are means (means for ensuring the coupling of the fixing body fastening portion and the fastening body fixing portion) that minimize the risk of the fixing body fastening portion 816 being unable to couple to the fastening body fixing portion 531 when the fastening body 81b is inserted into the body through-hole 514.

[0303] The second circuit board P82 is inserted into the mounting space 811, and an electric wire 822 connected to the second circuit board P82 can be drawn out to the outside of the housing P81 through the fastening body through-hole 815. The second circuit board P82 can be provided with a plurality of lights 821.

[0304] The second circuit board P82 can control the display P84 to display information set in advance in accordance with an electric signal generated by the signal generating portion P54 when the handle P73 is rotated.

[0305] In order to maintain the spacing between the second circuit board P82 and the display P84, and to prevent damage to the lights 821, a mounting portion P83 can be provided between the display P84 and the second circuit board P82 in the mounting space 811.

[0306] The mounting portion P83 can be provided as a mounting body 831 that is fixed to the containing body 81a and is positioned inside the mounting space 811. The mounting body 831 can be provided in any shape that is insertable into the mounting space 811.

[0307] A seating groove 832 for fixing the display P84 can be provided on one side of the mounting body 831. A connector through-hole 836 can be provided in the seating groove 832, and a connector (flexible PCB, etc.) 841 provided in the display P84 can be connected to the second circuit board P82 by being inserted into the connector through-hole 836.

[0308] A light through-hole 835 for inserting the light 821 can be provided in the mounting body 831. The light through-hole 835 is preferably provided in a number equal to the number of the lights 821, and is positioned in a space of the mounting body that is positioned above the seating groove 832, or in a space of the mounting body that is positioned below the seating groove 832. This is in order to allow light emitted from the light 821 to be emitted to the outside of the housing P81 through the light through-hole 835.

[0309] The mounting portion P83 is fixed to the case P81 by a mounting body fastening portion 813 provided to the accommodation body 81a and an accommodation body fastening portion 833 provided to the mounting body 831. The mounting body fastening portion 813 can be provided as a plurality of protrusions inside the mounting space 811, and the accommodation body fastening portion 833 can be provided on the circumferential surface of the mounting body 831 (the side of the mounting body that contacts the accommodation body) and can be provided as a groove or the like for fixing the mounting body fastening portion 813.

[0310] The number of the mounting body fastening portion 813 and the accommodation body fastening portion 833 is set to be the same, and the positions of the mounting body fastening portion 813 and the accommodation body fastening portion 833 are set to correspond to each other.

[0311] In order to increase the fastening force of the mounting body 831, the accommodation body fastening portion 833 can include an upper fastening portion located higher than the seating surface 832 and a lower fastening portion located lower than the seating surface 832. Unlike the illustration, the accommodation body fastening portion 833 can also be provided on the left and right sides of the seating surface, respectively.

[0312] The accommodation body 81a can also be provided with a window P85 to prevent water and foreign matter from flowing into the display P84 and the second circuit substrate P82.

[0313] The window P85 is preferably provided to be fixed to at least one of the accommodation body 81a and the mounting body 831 to close the accommodation body through-hole 812. The window P85 needs to be provided with a material having a degree of transparency that enables the information displayed by the display P84 and the light emitted from the lamp 821 to be confirmed from the outside.

[0314] In the case where the window P85 is provided to be fixed to the mounting body 831, the window P85 can be provided with a cover fixing protrusion 851 that protrudes toward the mounting body 831, and the mounting body 831 can be provided with a fixing protrusion fastening portion 834 with which the cover fixing protrusion 851 is engaged.

[0315] The second circuit substrate P82 can also be fixed to the mounting body 831. That is, the mounting portion P83 can be provided with a protrusion that protrudes from the mounting body 831 toward the second circuit substrate P82, and the second circuit substrate P82 can be provided with a protrusion through-hole 823 for inserting the protrusion.

[0316] Further, a cover plate 853 which reduces the transparency of the cover can be provided in the window P85. The transparency of the cover plate is preferably set to a degree that it is difficult to see the inside of the mounting space 811 from the outside (the transparency of the cover plate is set to be lower than the transparency of the cover). The cover plate 853 can be fixed to the surface of the window P85, and the area in which the lamp through-hole 835 is projected in the cover plate is provided with a character or a symbol.

[0317] On the other hand, the lamp through-hole 835 in the mounting portion P83 which corresponds to the input region D3 in the lamp through-hole 835 can provide a signal to the user that the input region D3 is pressed.

[0318] The selection portion R can be provided inside the display portion P8. Specifically, the selection portion R can be provided as a structure of the display portion P8, which can be provided in the display portion P8 and disposed inside the operation portion P7.

[0319] Thus, it can be said that the display portion P8 includes the selection portion R which receives a determination command for determining the state information displayed in the display P84. Since the determination command determined by the selection portion R is changed depending on the state information, the selection portion R can correspond to a variable input portion.

[0320] For example, when the selection portion R displays selection information of a process and an option in the display P84, the selection portion R can be provided to input a determination command which selects or determines the process and the option. In addition, when the selection portion R displays a guide character in the display P84, the selection portion R can be provided to input a determination command for confirming the guide character.

[0321] As a result, the selection portion R can be provided to receive a determination command for a user to confirm or determine a corresponding control command depending on the kind of the control command displayed in the display P84.

[0322] The selection portion R can be provided to judge whether a control command displayed in the display P84 is selected by detecting whether a user's body is in contact with the window P85.

[0323] That is, the selection portion R can include a sensor R3 which is provided in the second circuit substrate P82 to detect electrostatic of a user's body, and a conductor R2 or a physical button R1 which connects the sensor R3 and the window P85.

[0324] The selection portion R can include a receiving portion R1 which is attached to or combined with the window P85, and a transmission portion R2 which is connected to the receiving portion R1 at one end and connected to the sensor R3 at the other end. In this case, the mounting body 831 needs to be provided with a conductor through-hole 837 in which the transmission portion R2 is inserted.

[0325] The receiving part R1 is a means for making it easy to input a control command by expanding an area which a user can contact. The washing control panel P having the above structure forms a display area D1 in an upper space of the window P85 and forms an input area D3 in a lower space of the window P85. Therefore, if the width of the receiving part R1 is set to be wide, the width of the input area D3 is expanded, so that a user can more easily input a control command. The width of the receiving part R1 is preferably set to be 1 / 4 to 1 / 2 or less of the width of the window P85.

[0326] The transmitting part R2 and the receiving part R1 can be provided as a conductor. Therefore, when a user's body contacts, a user's body current is charged or transmitted, so that the current can be transmitted to the sensor R3.

[0327] In addition, the transmitting part R2 and the receiving part R1 can be provided as a physical button. Therefore, when a user's body presses the receiving part R1, the pressure of the body can be transmitted to the sensor R3.

[0328] The receiving part R1 can be provided as a film printed or attached to the back of the window P85, or as a carbon-based material or the like.

[0329] On the other hand, the display part P8 can include a guide part 839 which guides a user to press the selection part R.

[0330] The guide part 839 can guide a user to the position of the selection part R to guide a user to input the selection part R.

[0331] The guide part 839 can include a lamp 821 corresponding to the position of the receiving part R1 and the lamp through hole 835. Specifically, the guide part 839 can include the lamp through hole 835 disposed in the lower part of the display P84 and the lamp 821 disposed inside the lamp through hole 835.

[0332] The lamp through hole 835 and the lamp 821 constituting the guide part 839 can be disposed in the center of the lower part of the display P84 with the mounting part P83 as a reference.

[0333] Thus, when the lamp 821 emits light from the guide part 839, an area adjacent to the selection part R or the selection part R can be brightened.

[0334] In addition, the lamp 821 of the guide part 839 can be provided as an LED element or the like, and can be provided to be able to display additional words or sentences.

[0335] The washing control panel P having the above-described structure can implement display of a control command, search of a displayed control command, and selection of a displayed control command, and can minimize a space required for setting. However, the washing control panel P having the above-described structure requires a mechanism for preventing water or foreign matter from flowing into the display portion P8 and the operation portion P7, or discharging the flowed-in water or foreign matter to the outside.

[0336] The washing control panel P having the above-described structure displays a pre-set control command in the display P84 every time the user rotates the handle P73 (every time an electric signal is generated by the encoder) (search and change of a control command).

[0337] When a desired control command is displayed in the display P84, the user can select the displayed control command through the selection portion R, and the control command selected through the selection portion R can be started when the user inputs a running command through the execution portion P47.

[0338] On the other hand, the handle P73 is combined with the first circuit substrate P4 to implement a rotational motion, and the housing P81 of the display portion is fixed to the first circuit substrate P4, and thus it is required to maintain a constant interval between the handle P73 and the housing P81. This is because, if the interval between the handle P73 and the housing P81 is not maintained, the rotation of the handle P73 can be restricted.

[0339] Figure 11 An application diagram of the control panel is shown.

[0340] In the state display region D1 of the display portion P8, whether the door is locked, whether the communication module is activated, whether a process or an option is operated, whether a guide word is generated, etc. can be displayed in a form of a graph.

[0341] In addition, in the state display region D1, the number of display contents that can be displayed when the operation portion P7 is rotated can be displayed. For example, a plurality of dots can be arranged at intervals, and as one of the plurality of dots is lighted, the number of contents displayed in the content display region D2 can be provided.

[0342] In the content display region D2, contents of a process and an option, an execution state of the process or the option, and a guide word required by the user can be displayed.

[0343] The content display region D2 can be set to be larger than the state display region D1.

[0344] In the input region D3, a light can be lighted to request an input of the user, and a guide word of what the user should input can be displayed.

[0345] A power supply section P46 can be provided on the left side of the display section P8, and an execution section P47 can be provided on the right side.

[0346] The operation section P7 can be provided so as to be rotatable on the outer periphery of the display section P8, and can be provided so as to rotate the drum 3.

[0347] The arbitrary process can be a series of control methods for executing a washing cycle for washing laundry.

[0348] If the operation section P7 is rotated, the name of the corresponding process and the name of a simple option can be displayed in the content display region D2 of the display section P8 according to a set order, and an explanation of the process or the option can be displayed.

[0349] The option can be selected by the setting section P2. The setting section P2 can be provided so as to receive a selection command in which one or more of the arbitrary options are selected.

[0350] The arbitrary option can include a setting of an additional condition of the process.

[0351] For example, it can be an algorithm or a control method for setting at least one or more of the number of repetitions of each program in which the process is executed, the intensity when each program is executed, the rotation speed of the drum when each program is executed, the temperature of water, the amount of water, and the duration of each program.

[0352] The setting section P2 can be provided as a touch display capable of selecting the arbitrary option, or can be provided as a plurality of conductor switches capable of detecting a plurality of lamps and a user's body.

[0353] For example, the setting section P2 can include an option selection section B that receives a setting command for setting a condition of the process, and an option display section B4 that displays option information corresponding to the option selection section B.

[0354] For example, the option selection section B can include a rinsing section B1 that adjusts a rinsing capacity related to the rotation speed and the duration of the drum, the amount of water, and the number of rinsing when the process executes a rinsing program, a spin-drying section B2 that adjusts a spin-drying capacity related to the rotation speed and the duration of the drum when the process executes a spin-drying program, and a temperature section B3 that adjusts the temperature of water when the process executes a washing program.

[0355] The option display section B4 can be provided so as to objectively and unitarily show the rinsing capacity, the spin-drying capacity, and the temperature.

[0356] On the other hand, the setting part P2 can be provided with an application part C receiving an application command applying a function of the laundry treating apparatus.

[0357] For example, the application part C can include a washing part C1 capable of inputting a special washing program of a functional laundry, a soft laundry, a bucket washing, etc., a reservation part C2 for inputting a reservation command to execute a washing process at a certain time, a steam part C3 capable of implementing sterilization by supplying steam to laundry in the process program, and an additional function part C4 applying an additional function such as pairing with other devices, etc.

[0358] In addition, the setting part P2 can include a conversion part E receiving a connection command for communication with the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60.

[0359] On the other hand, the setting part P2 can light up a function available at a current time point or a function selectable by a user, and can turn off a function that cannot be executed or is not selected by a user.

[0360] The setting part P2 can display all the contents through the display P19 of the setting part.

[0361] Hereinafter, an embodiment and a control method of displaying and controlling the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60 by the washing control panel P of the washing apparatus 10 will be described. It is noted that the embodiment and the control method can be identically applied when the washing apparatus 10 or the mini washing apparatus 60 is controlled by the drying control panel PA, and thus a detailed description thereof will not be given herein.

[0362] In addition, the embodiment and the control method can be identically applied when the washing apparatus 10 or the drying apparatus 20 is controlled by the mini control panel PC.

[0363] Figure 12 (a) to (c) show an embodiment capable of controlling the laundry treating apparatus as a whole by the control panel.

[0364] Referring to Figure 12 (a), the display part P8 can display a state of the washing apparatus 10.

[0365] The display part P8 can display washing apparatus information D21 including at least one of a name of a process or an option executable in the washing apparatus 10, a selection state of the process or the option, an execution state of the process or the option, a completion state of the process or the option, an additional notification matter, and notification information indicating a matter to be recommended or advised to a user.

[0366] Specifically, a name of an arbitrary washing course or option selectable by operating the operation part P7 can be displayed. Also, if the operation part P7 selects an arbitrary course or option, the display part P8 can display a state that the course or option is selected.

[0367] Also, when the execution part P47 is input to execute a course or option, the display part P8 can also display an execution state such as a remaining time of the course or option.

[0368] Also, the display part P8 can also display notification information generated in the washing device 10 and requiring a user to be notified. Thereby, the user can confirm an operation state of the washing device 10, and can take measures by confirming the notification information generated in the washing device 10.

[0369] On the other hand, the user can be curious about a state of the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60. Also, after using the washing device 10, the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60 can be intentionally additionally used.

[0370] For this, if it is necessary to approach the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60, it can cause inconvenience such as a user's moving route becoming long.

[0371] To improve this, the washing device 10 of the present application can recognize a state of the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60 through the display part P8 when the switching part E is input.

[0372] Referring to Figure 12 (b), when the user inputs the switching part E, the display part P8 can display, to the outside, drying device information D21A including at least one of a name of a course or option executable in the drying device 20, a selection state, an execution state, a completion state.

[0373] Also, in a case where notification information is generated in the drying device 20, the notification information can be displayed to the display part P8 of the washing device 10.

[0374] Thereby, even if the user does not move to the drying device 20 to confirm the drying control panel PA, a state of the drying device 20 can be recognized through the display part P8.

[0375] For example, if the switching part E is input in a state that the course or option of the drying device 20 is being executed, an execution state of the course or option of the drying device 20 can be displayed.

[0376] In addition, if the conversion section E is input so as to display the drying device information D21A in the display section P8, it is possible to control so that the process or option of the drying device 20 is selected by the operation section P7 or the selection section R, instead of the process or option of the washing device 10.

[0377] The display section P8 can be configured to display the selection state of the process or option of the drying device 20 when the selection command for selecting the process or option of the drying device 20 is input to the operation section.

[0378] In addition, when the conversion section E is input so as to display the drying device information D21A in the display section P8, the setting section P2 can also be configured to display the option command for changing or re-setting the option of the drying device. At this time, if the option command is received from the setting section P2, the option of the drying device 20 can be changed instead of the option of the washing device 10. That is, the setting section P2 can be configured to receive the option command of the drying device 20.

[0379] In addition, if the display section P8 is displaying the selection state of the process or option of the drying device 20, the execution section P47A can be configured to receive the execution command for executing the process or option of the drying device.

[0380] The display section P8 can immediately display the execution state of the process or option of the product of the drying device 20.

[0381] In addition, if the display section is in the process of displaying the execution state of the process or option of the drying device 20, the execution section P47A can be configured to receive the interrupt command for interrupting the process or option of the drying device 20 instead of the interrupt command for interrupting the process or option of the washing device 10. When the execution section P47A is input, the operation of the drying device 20 can be interrupted instead of the operation of the washing device 10.

[0382] In other words, when the conversion section E is input so as to display the drying device information D21A in the display section P8, it is possible to configure so that the drying device 20 is controlled by the washing control panel P. As a result, it is possible to obtain the effect that the drying device 20 is remotely controlled by the washing control panel P.

[0383] When the conversion section E is input, the washing communication module T1 and the drying communication module T2 can be configured to be paired. When the information related to the state is transmitted to the washing communication module T1 through the drying communication module T2, the washing main control section M1 or the washing communication control section T12 can display the state information to the display section P8.

[0384] In addition, the washing communication module T1 and the drying communication module T2 can be set to maintain a paired state once a pairing is established. In this case, when the conversion part E is input, information about the state can be immediately transmitted to the washing communication module T1 through the drying communication module T2. When the information about the state is transmitted to the washing communication module T1 through the drying communication module T2, the washing main control part M1 or the washing communication control part T12 can display the state information to the display part P8.

[0385] Of course, the washing communication module T1 and the mini communication module T3 can also be the same.

[0386] For convenience, the drying device 20 can be defined as an additional product based on the washing device 10.

[0387] On the other hand, if in a state where only the washing device 10 and the drying device 20 are configured, it can be set to display the washing device information D21 again in the display part P8 by being input again through the conversion part E.

[0388] The drying device information D21A can be continuously displayed in the display part P8 until the conversion part E is input again.

[0389] Referring to Figure 12 (c), if the mini washing device 60 is also set, when the user additionally inputs the conversion part E, the display part P8 can display the mini washing device information D21B including at least one of the name of a process or an option executable in the mini washing device 60, a selection state, an execution state, and a completion state to the outside. In addition, in the case where the mini washing device 60 generates notification information, the notification information can be displayed to the display part P8 of the washing device 10.

[0390] In addition, when the conversion part E is input and the mini washing device information D21B is displayed in the display part P8, it can be controlled so that the process or the option of the mini washing device 60 is selected by the operation part P7 or the selection part R, rather than the process or the option of the washing device 10.

[0391] The display part P8 can be set to display a selection state of the process or the option of the mini washing device 60 when a selection command of the process or the option of the mini washing device 60 is input by the operation part.

[0392] In addition, when the conversion part E is input to display the mini washing machine information D21B in the display part P8, the setting part P2 can also be set to display an option command to change or re-set the options of the mini washing machine. At this time, if the setting part P2 receives the option command, the options of the mini washing machine 60 can be changed instead of the options of the washing machine 10. That is, it can be set that the option command of the mini washing machine 60 is received by the setting part P2.

[0393] In addition, if the display part P8 is in a state of displaying the processes or options of the drying machine 20, the execution part P47B can receive a run command to execute the processes or options of the drying machine.

[0394] The display part P8 can immediately display the execution state of the processes or options of the product of the mini washing machine 60.

[0395] In addition, if the display part is in an execution state of displaying the processes or options of the mini washing machine 60, the execution part P47B can receive an interrupt command to interrupt the processes or options of the mini washing machine 60 instead of receiving an interrupt command to interrupt the processes or options of the washing machine 10. When the execution part P47B is input, the operation of the mini washing machine 60 can be interrupted instead of the operation of the washing machine 10.

[0396] In other words, when the conversion part E is input to display the mini washing machine information D21B in the display part P8, it can be set that the mini washing machine 60 is controlled by the washing control panel P. As a result, the effect that the mini washing machine 60 is remotely controlled by the washing control panel P can be obtained.

[0397] If the conversion part E is repeatedly input, the drying machine information D21A and the mini washing machine information D21B can be sequentially displayed in the display part P8. In addition, if the conversion part E is additionally input, the washing machine information D21 can be displayed again.

[0398] On the other hand, the washing communication module T1 can remember the order in which the communication module is connected to the drying machine 20 and the mini washing machine 60. Therefore, if the conversion part E is repeatedly input, the drying machine information D21A and the mini washing machine information D21B can be displayed in the order in which the washing communication module T1 is paired first.

[0399] In addition, the power supply sequence information in the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60 can be stored to the washing communication storage T13 or the like through the communication module. Thus, the drying device information D21A and the mini washing device information D21B are displayed in the display P8 according to the power supply sequence in the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60.

[0400] Figure 13 (a) to (c) show an embodiment in which the washing device 10 can cut off the power of other home appliances.

[0401] Referring to Figure 13 (a), the display P8 of the washing control panel P of the washing device can be a state in which the conversion E is input to display the drying device information D21A of the drying device 20.

[0402] Referring to Figure 13 (b), the power supply P46 can be input. That is, although the drying device information D21A is displayed in the display P8, the power supply P46 of the washing device 10 can be input.

[0403] Referring to Figure 13 (c), the drying device 20 can be cut off the power supply to be in a power off state. Thus, the pairing of the washing communication module T1 and the drying communication module T2 of the washing device 10 will be disconnected, and the display P8 can display the washing device information D21 again.

[0404] In other words, if the power supply P46 is input in a state in which the drying device information D21A is displayed in the display P8, the power of the drying device 20 can be cut off. In addition, if the power supply P46 is input in a state in which the mini washing device information D21B is displayed in the display P8, the power of the mini washing device 60 can be cut off.

[0405] That is, the washing control panel P can remotely cut off the power of other home appliances through the conversion E.

[0406] Thus, if the user needs to interrupt the driving of other home appliances except for a specific home appliance, it can be immediately remotely interrupted. Thus, in a case in which the user recognizes that a child or the like unintentionally operates or erroneously operates other home appliances, the user can end the driving of other home appliances through the specific home appliance.

[0407] On the other hand, in a state in which the power of the drying device 20 is cut off, if it is in a state in which the process or the option of the washing device 10 is also completed, the display can also cut off the power of the washing device 10.

[0408] Figure 14 (a)~(c) show embodiments in which the washing device 10 can supply power to other home appliances.

[0409] Referring to Figure 14 (a), in the washing device 10, the display part P8 can display washing device information D21 in a state in which the power supply part P46 is input. However, the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60 can be in a state in which power is not supplied.

[0410] Even in this case, the user can input the power supply part P46.

[0411] Referring to Figure 14 (b), the washing control panel P can display power information in which the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60 is in a state in which power is cut off at the display part P8.

[0412] For example, even if power of the drying device 20 is cut off, the display part P8 can display the drying device information D21A to the display P84.

[0413] Referring to Figure 14 (c), the drying device information D21A can be displayed at the display part P8. The drying device information D21A can be in the same state as a screen displayed by the display part of the drying device 20 when power is input to the drying device 20.

[0414] As a result, in a state in which power is not supplied to the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60, when the switching part in the washing device 10 is input, power can be supplied to home appliances in a predetermined order of pairing.

[0415] In other words, even if power is not supplied to the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60, power can be supplied to the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60 through input of the switching part of the washing device 10.

[0416] The washing communication module T1 can transmit an input command of the switching part to a communication module of the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60. The communication module of the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60 is in a state in which power is continuously supplied, and thus can input a power supply command to each main control part by receiving the input command. As a result, the drying device information D21A or the mini washing device information D21B can be displayed at the display part P8.

[0417] Thus, power of the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60 can be input or cut off through the washing control panel P of the washing device 10. Thus, power of the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60 can be input or cut off through the washing control panel P of the washing device 10.

[0418] Thereby, the user can remotely input the power of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 to input a process or an option. For example, the drying apparatus 20 can remotely prepare to perform a temperature or the like process of heating refrigerant or an option.

[0419] Of course, in the state where the conversion part E is input, if there is no additional operation within a reference time, the power supply of the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60 can be cut off again.

[0420] Figure 15 (a) and (b) show an embodiment in which the input of the conversion part E can be deactivated.

[0421] Unlike the foregoing embodiment, since the washing communication module T1 of the washing apparatus 10 is in a state of not being paired with the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60, if it is in a state of being unable to communicate or a state of cutting off the power supply to the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60, the conversion part E can be deactivated.

[0422] Thereby, the user can recognize that the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60 is not operating by recognizing the state in which the input to the conversion part E is not possible.

[0423] Figure 16 (a) to (d) show embodiments in which the process of the respective home appliance product is ended during the remote display period.

[0424] Referring to Figure 16 (a), the washing control panel P can be in a state of displaying the washing apparatus information D21. At this time, the drying apparatus 20 can be in a state of performing a drying process.

[0425] In this process, if the conversion part E is input, the washing control panel P can perform the role of the drying control panel PA of the drying apparatus 20.

[0426] Referring to Figure 16 (b), the drying apparatus information D21A can be displayed on the display part P8. For example, the name of the process being performed, the state and the duration of the process and the option being performed, and the like can be displayed.

[0427] The setting part P2 can also be converted into the setting part of the drying apparatus 20.

[0428] Referring to Figure 16 (c), the execution of the process and the option of the drying apparatus 20 can be completed. The display part P8 can display the drying apparatus information D21A until the execution of the process and the option of the drying apparatus 20 is completed.

[0429] Thus, the display section P8 of the washing device can display completion information that the process and options of the drying device 20 have been completed. For example, the sentence "drying is completed softly" or the like can be displayed.

[0430] Referring to Figure 16 (d), when the execution of the process and options of the drying device 20 is completed, the display section P8 can again display the washing device information D21. At this time, if the reference time elapses, the power of the washing device 10 can also be turned off.

[0431] Thus, standby power consumption can be prevented from occurring in which the display section P8 is displayed indefinitely.

[0432] Figure 17 An embodiment of a control method of a laundry treatment device according to the present application is illustrated.

[0433] The control method is described with reference to the washing device 10, but is equally applicable to the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60.

[0434] The washing communication module T1 of the washing device 10 can perform a checking step N1 that checks whether it is in a state of being paired or communicatively connected with the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60. The checking step N1 can be performed when power is supplied to the washing device 10.

[0435] If pairing does not occur in the checking step N1, a deactivation step N2 in which the conversion section is deactivated can be performed. In the deactivation step N2, the input of the conversion section E can be deactivated, or the input itself can be infeasible.

[0436] If pairing occurs in the checking step N1, an activation step N3 in which the conversion section E is activated so that input can be made can be performed. If input of the conversion section is possible, a conversion step N4 that detects input of the conversion section E can be included.

[0437] If neither input of the operation section P7 nor input of the conversion section E occurs within the reference time in the conversion step N4, the power of the washing device 10 can be turned off.

[0438] If the conversion section is input in the conversion step N4, a display step N5 in which the display section P8 displays product information of an electric home appliance that becomes a display object due to the input of the conversion section can be performed.

[0439] In the display step N5, the display section can display the drying device information or the mini washing device information instead of the washing device information.

[0440] When the drying device information or the mini-washing device information is displayed in the display part P8, a signal detection step N6 of determining whether a standby reference time or more has passed can be performed. If there is no additional operation in the signal detection step N6, the display part P8 performs a recovery step N13 of displaying the washing device information again.

[0441] The reference time can be set to between 10 seconds and 60 seconds.

[0442] In the signal detection step N6, a power-off detection step N7 of detecting a power input for turning off the power of the drying device 20 or the mini-washing device 60 can be performed. If the power of the drying device 20 or the mini-washing device 60 is turned off in the power-off detection step N7, the recovery step N13 can be performed.

[0443] In the signal detection step N6, an input step N8 of detecting an input to the operation part P7, the execution part P47, or the like can be performed. If the input step N8 is performed, a process or an option of the drying device 20 or the mini-washing device 60 can be selected or executed.

[0444] The display part P8 can perform a display feedback step N9 of displaying a selection state or an execution state of the process or the option.

[0445] At this time, if a re-input step N10 of detecting an input to the conversion part E is performed, and the conversion part E is input, the recovery step N13 can be performed.

[0446] If there is no input to the conversion part E until the process ends in the re-input step N10, an end determination step N11 of determining whether the process has ended can be performed. In the end determination step N11, if the process has not ended, the display step N5 can be performed and the execution state can be displayed.

[0447] In the end determination step N11, if the process has ended, an original device determination step N12 of determining whether the process or the option of the washing device 10 is in a state in which the process has ended can be performed. If there is an operation of the washing device in the original device determination step N12, the recovery step N13 can be performed and the washing device information can be displayed in the display part P8.

[0448] If there is no operation of the washing device 10, the power of the washing device 10 can be turned off.

[0449] Figure 18 An additional embodiment of a control method of a laundry treatment apparatus according to the present application is illustrated.

[0450] The washing communication module T1 of the washing apparatus 10 of the present application can include a pairing step Y1 of performing pairing with the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60.

[0451] That is, the Figure 18 The control method of the present application can be premised on a state in which pairing has been completed.

[0452] If the washing apparatus 10 is connected to other home appliances through the pairing step Y1, the conversion part E is activated and an input step Y2 in which the conversion part E is input can be performed.

[0453] The washing control panel P can perform a plurality of pairing judgment steps Y3 of judging whether a plurality of home appliances are paired with the washing communication module T1.

[0454] If only the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60 is paired with the washing communication module T1, the display part P8 can perform a single apparatus displaying step Y4 of displaying information of only the paired home appliance.

[0455] At this time, if the conversion part E is input again, the display part P8 can perform a restoration original state step Y6 of displaying the washing apparatus information D21 again.

[0456] On the other hand, if both the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 are paired with the washing communication module T1, the display part P8 can set a priority order among the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 and first display information of a specific home appliance. The priority order can be set in advance as an order of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60, or can be determined as any one of an order in which power is supplied to the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 or an order in which the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 are paired with the washing communication module T1.

[0457] The priority order can be stored in a washing communication storage part T13 of the washing communication module T1 or a washing main storage part S1 of the washing control panel P.

[0458] The washing apparatus 10 can perform a re-input step Y8 of detecting re-input of the conversion part.

[0459] If the re-input step Y8 is executed, a display remaining device step Y9 of displaying information of remaining home appliance products can be executed. In the display remaining device step Y9, the washing control panel P can execute a remaining device judgment step Y10 of judging whether there is a remaining device of a home appliance product not displayed in the display part P8. If there is a remaining device, the remaining device judgment step Y10 can be executed again when the conversion part E is input again. If there is no remaining device, the original state restoring step Y6 can be executed when the conversion part E is input again. Thus, the washing device information can be displayed again in the display part P8.

[0460] Figure 19 (a) to (d) show additional embodiments of the laundry treating apparatus of the present application.

[0461] The laundry treating apparatus of the present application can be in a state of being paired with a plurality of home appliance products. For example, the washing device 10 can be in a state of being paired with both the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60.

[0462] Hereinafter, the washing device 10 will be described as a reference, but the same control method can be applied to the drying device 20 or the mini washing device 60.

[0463] Referring to Figure 19 (a), the washing control panel P can display the washing device information D21, and the display P19 of the setting part can display the option information or the additional function of the washing device 10.

[0464] Unlike the above-described embodiments, the display P19 of the setting part can be configured to always display only the option information or the additional function of the washing device 10 without displaying the option information or the additional function of other home appliance products. Thus, only the display P84 such as a liquid crystal display device is provided in the display part P8, and the display P19 of the setting part can be configured in a simple form of making only a predetermined area light up or go out.

[0465] As a result, the user can acquire information by paying more attention to the display part P8, and can intuitively judge the option information, the additional function, and the like auxiliary information through the display P19 of the setting part.

[0466] Referring to Figure 19 (b), the conversion part E can be input. If the conversion part E is input, the display part P8 displays determination information D211 for requesting determination of which one of the drying device 20 and the mini washing device 60 is selected and displayed.

[0467] The display part P8 can request the user to select whether to display the drying device information D21A or to display the mini washing device information D21B.

[0468] In other words, unlike the above-described embodiment, in the case where a plurality of home appliances are paired with the washing communication module T1, the washing device 10 can be set to display information of a home appliance desired by the user, instead of the washing control panel P setting a priority order and arbitrarily displaying information of a specific home appliance.

[0469] Thus, it is possible to prevent the user from repeatedly inputting the conversion section E, and to prevent the drying device information D21A from being confused with the mini washing device information D21B, or the mini washing device information D21B from being confused with the drying device information D21A.

[0470] There is Figure 19 (c), the decision information D211 can be set to be selected by the operation section P7. For example, if the operation section P7 is rotated to the left, it can be determined to display the drying device information D21A, and if the operation section P7 is rotated to the right, it can be determined to display the mini washing device information D21B.

[0471] In addition, the user can modify the determination of either the drying device information D21A or the mini washing device information D21B at any time by continuously or rotating the operation section P7 in various directions.

[0472] The laundry treatment device of the present application can be set so that, in the case where a plurality of home appliances are paired with a specific home appliance, when the conversion section E is input, the information of a desired home appliance among the plurality of home appliances is displayed on the display section P8 by the operation section P7. Thus, it is possible to quickly operate a home appliance desired by the user through the washing control panel P of the specific home appliance.

[0473] For example, the user can determine to select the mini washing device information D21B through the operation section P7.

[0474] Referring to Figure 19 (d), if the user finally determines to control a specific home appliance through the washing control panel P, the selection section R can be input. The input of the selection section can correspond to the user's physical contact.

[0475] By inputting the selection section R, it can be determined that the user has determined selection through the operation section P7.

[0476] For example, the mini washing device information D21B can be displayed on the display section P8.

[0477] Figure 20 It is shown Figure 19 The control method performed.

[0478] The washing communication module T1 of the washing apparatus 10 can perform a confirmation pairing step Q1 of confirming a pairing state with the communication modules of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60.

[0479] If the input conversion step Q2 of converting the input of the conversion part E is performed, the washing control panel P can perform a check step Q3 of checking with which one of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 pairing is made.

[0480] If only one of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 is paired in the check step Q3, the display part P8 can perform a single apparatus display step Q4a of displaying information of only the paired one of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60.

[0481] For example, if only the drying apparatus 20 is paired, the display part P8 can display only the drying apparatus information D21A.

[0482] Then, if the re-input step Q7 of detecting that the conversion part E is input again is performed, the display part P8 can perform a restoration original state step Q8 of displaying the washing apparatus information D21 again.

[0483] On the other hand, if all of the plurality of home appliances are paired in the check step Q3, the washing control panel P can display information related to one of the plurality of home appliances on the display part P8, and can perform a selection request step Q4 of displaying determination information for requesting determination of whether to control through the washing control panel P.

[0484] For example, if both the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 are paired, the display part P8 displays determination information D211 for requesting determination of which one of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 to display.

[0485] If the determination information D211 is displayed, the washing control panel P can display a determination step Q5 of determining which one of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 to display by detecting input of the operation part P7. The determination step Q5 can correspond to selection of any one of the names of the drying apparatus 20 and the mini washing apparatus 60 by rotating the operation part P7.

[0486] If the determination step Q5 is performed, the display part P8 can perform a selection display step Q6 of displaying information of the selected home appliance.

[0487] For example, if a command of selecting the drying apparatus 20 is input through the operation part P7 and the selection part R, the display part P8 can display the drying apparatus information D21A.

[0488] Then, if the re-input step Q7 of detecting that the conversion section E is re-input is performed, the display section P8 can perform a restoration of the original state step Q8 of displaying the washing device information D21 again.

[0489] Figure 21 (a) to (c) show still another embodiment of the laundry treatment apparatus 100.

[0490] With reference to Figure 21 (a), the washing control panel P can be set so that the conversion section E can be input to control other home appliance products. For example, the display section P8 can be set to display the drying device information D21A, and the power section P46, the execution section P47, the operation section P7 can be set to deliver commands to the drying apparatus 20.

[0491] With reference to Figure 21 (b), additional commands can be input to the drying apparatus 20. For example, the user can input a drying power section P46 of a drying control panel PA of the drying apparatus 20.

[0492] Even if the washing control panel P is in a state where the drying apparatus 20 can be controlled by input of the conversion section E, as long as the drying control panel PA of the drying apparatus 20 is not in a locked state, all control commands can be received.

[0493] Therefore, if the drying power section P46 is input, the drying apparatus 20 can be powered off, and pairing with the washing communication module T1 can be interrupted.

[0494] With reference to Figure 21 (c), if the power of the drying apparatus 20 is turned off, the washing control panel P can be set to display the washing device information D21 again. Therefore, the washing control panel P can be set to control the washing device 10 again.

[0495] In Figure 21 In the state of (b), the user can operate the operation section P7 or the display P19, the execution section P47, etc. of the drying control panel PA, instead of operating the power section P46 of the drying apparatus 20.

[0496] The user operation of the drying control panel PA can mean that the user does not need to operate the washing control panel P of the washing device 10.

[0497] In addition, in the case where the user who operates through the washing control panel P of the washing device 10 and the user who operates the drying control panel PA are different, cross-wiring can occur.

[0498] Therefore, in the case where the drying control panel PA detects a user's operation or command input, the washing control panel P can release the control of the drying apparatus 20. In other words, regardless of whether the power supply part P46 of the drying control panel PA is input or any one of the operation part P7, the execution part P47, and the setting part P2 is input, even if the conversion part E is input, the display part P8 can display the washing apparatus information D21 again after displaying the drying apparatus information D21A.

[0499] Figure 22 It is shown that Figure 21 The control method of (a)~(c).

[0500] The home appliance system of the present application can perform a display conversion step W1 of displaying a state that the other home appliance can be controlled by the washing control panel P of the specific home appliance due to the input of the conversion part E.

[0501] A home appliance input step W2 of inputting a user's operation command in the home appliance controlled in the display conversion step W1 can be performed. If the home appliance input step W2 is performed, the home appliance system of the present application can perform a restoration original state step W3 of releasing the control of the other home appliance by the washing control panel P of the specific home appliance and restoring the state of controlling itself.

[0502] In other words, in the display conversion step W1, if the connection command is input to the conversion part E, the display part P8 is set to display at least one of the name, the selection state, and the execution state of the process or the option that the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60 can perform to the outside.

[0503] However, in the home appliance input step W2, if the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60 receives a control command of independently selecting or executing the process or the option, in the restoration original state step W3, the display part P8 can display the name, the selection state, and the execution state of the process or the option that can be selected by the operation part P7 again.

[0504] Thus, it is possible to prevent the confusion between users and to give priority to the operation command of the user who actually operates the home appliance.

[0505] Figure 23 (a)~(c) show another embodiment of the laundry treatment apparatus of the present application.

[0506] Referring to Figure 23(a), the setting section P2 of the washing control panel P can be set to display no change. Therefore, even if the conversion section E is input, the setting section P2 can not be able to display the option information of other home appliances, etc.

[0507] Referring to Figure 23 (b), if the conversion section E is input, the display section P8 can display a list of options of the controlled home appliances which can be changed.

[0508] Specifically, in a state where the conversion section E is input, if the selection section R is input, or the setting section P2 is input, the display section P8 can display a list of options which can be input or changed among the other home appliances.

[0509] The display section P8 can display a list in a manner that only the option information which can be input or selected in a state of the current home appliance can be executed, and deactivates the option information which cannot be executed so as not to be selected. Therefore, the deactivated list can not be selected by the operation section P7.

[0510] For example, if any drying process or option is being executed in the drying apparatus 20, etc., the setting of the time to execute the process and the option can not be changed.

[0511] Therefore, in the display section P8, the energy saving drying D211 which can be adjusted by changing the temperature of the hot air, the number of rotations of the drum, the driving strength of the air blowing fan, etc., and the drying degree D212 which adjusts the target value of the laundry of the drying apparatus 20 can be displayed as an inputtable list, and the drying time can be displayed as a non-inputtable list.

[0512] In addition, the list can be changed according to the execution state of the process or option of the home appliance. That is, according to the kind and execution state of the process or option of the drying apparatus 20 or the mini washing apparatus 60, the option is differently set or differently changed, and thus the list can be different.

[0513] For example, for the steam injection to the laundry, in an initial state of the drying process, there is no reason to inject steam to the wet laundry state, and thus the steam option setting is not available, but is available from a moment when the drying degree of the laundry exceeds 50%. In addition, for the condenser cleaning option which cleans the heat exchange section 4, it is not available in the early stage of the drying process because sufficient condensed water is not collected, but is available from a moment when the drying degree exceeds 70%.

[0514] Therefore, in the display section P8, the list of the steam option or the condenser cleaning option can be differently displayed according to the execution time of the drying process.

[0515] Referring toFigure 23 (c) The user can select the option information they want to change in the catalog by rotating the operation unit P7. The operation unit P7 can be configured to select any item in the catalog. Furthermore, after inputting the selection unit R, the input of the option information can be confirmed.

[0516] Then, the options of the controlled or displayed home appliances can be set or changed by inputting the operation unit P7 and the selection unit R.

[0517] Therefore, even if the washing control panel P cannot set or change the options of other home appliances through the setting unit P2, the operation unit P7, the selection unit R, and the display unit P8 can be used to set or change the options of other home appliances.

[0518] Figure 24 (a) and (b) illustrate embodiments where pairing of household appliances in the clothing handling apparatus of the present invention is not feasible.

[0519] Reference Figure 24 (a) The washing control panel P can be configured to control the washing device 10. The display unit P8 can be configured to display the washing device information D21.

[0520] At this time, the user can input the conversion unit E.

[0521] However, the washing communication module T1 of the washing device 10 may not be paired with the other home appliances or may be in an unpairable state.

[0522] However, even in this state, the conversion unit E can be activated and input is possible. Therefore, the user can confirm that the conversion function is working correctly.

[0523] Reference Figure 24 (b) When the conversion unit E is input, the display unit P8 can be set to not display the name, selection status, execution status, or infeasibility status of other home appliances' executable processes or options to the outside.

[0524] In other words, the conversion unit E can be activated to inform the user that the washing communication module T1 of the washing device 10 is in normal condition. Alternatively, by displaying an infeasibility status, the user can be shown that there is a problem external to the washing device 10, such as the drying unit 20, the mini washing unit 60, or the AP, rather than that the washing device 10 itself is malfunctioning.

[0525] Therefore, users can focus on identifying problems on the outside of the washing device 10, thus enabling them to resolve problems quickly.

[0526] Figure 25(a)~(d) show embodiments when pairing of the home appliance products in the laundry treating apparatus of the present application is not complete.

[0527] Referring to Figure 25 (a), the washing control panel P of the specific home appliance product can be set to display information of the other home appliance product if the conversion part E has been input.

[0528] For example, the washing control panel P of the washing apparatus 10 can display the dryer information D21A. At this time, the pairing state of the washing apparatus 10 and the dryer 20 can be unstable.

[0529] Referring to Figure 25 (b), if the washing communication module T1 of the washing apparatus 10 is not stably paired with the dryer 20, the display part P8 can display the loading information D21L including one or more of unstable communication connection with the dryer 20 and reconnection in progress.

[0530] If the loading information D21L is displayed on the display part P8, it means that the washing communication module T1 attempts to communicate with the dryer 20 again. At this time, if the communication connection is reestablished, the display part P8 can again display the dryer information D21A.

[0531] Referring to Figure 25 (c), the washing communication module T1 can not be able to perform pairing with the dryer 20 again. The display part P8 can display the unfeasible information D21e that communication connection with the dryer 20 is not possible. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the situation where the user waits indefinitely without confirming the washing apparatus information D21.

[0532] Referring to Figure 25 (d), if the loading information D21L or the unfeasible information D21e is displayed for a reference time, the display part P8 can again display the washing apparatus information D21.

[0533] Figure 26 (a)~(d) show still another embodiment when pairing of the home appliance products in the laundry treating apparatus of the present application is not complete.

[0534] Referring to Figure 26 (a), the washing control panel P of the specific home appliance product can be set to display information of the other home appliance product if the conversion part E has been input.

[0535] For example, the washing control panel P of the washing apparatus 10 can display the dryer information D21A. At this time, the pairing state of the washing apparatus 10 and the dryer 20 can be unstable.

[0536] Referring toFigure 26 (b), if the washing communication module T1 of the washing appliance 10 is not paired with the drying appliance 20, the display part P8 can display loading information D21L including one or more of the communication connection with the drying appliance 20 being unstable and being in the process of reconnection.

[0537] In addition, since the washing communication module T1 is not paired with the drying appliance 20, unfeasible information D21e can also be displayed.

[0538] Referring to Figure 26 (c), the conversion part E can be re-input. The conversion part E can be re-input means that the user desires the reconnection intention of the washing communication module T1 being reconnected with the drying appliance 20.

[0539] Thus, if the conversion part E is re-input, the display part P8 can display reconnection execution information D21R. At this time, the washing communication module T1 can also transmit a signal to the communication module of the drying appliance 20 or the server 50 and actively perform the pairing of the drying appliance 20.

[0540] Referring to Figure 26 (d), if the washing communication module T1 of the washing appliance is paired with the drying communication module T2 of the drying appliance 20, the display part P8 can display the drying appliance information D21A again.

[0541] Of course, if the pairing is still unfeasible, the display part P8 can display unfeasible information D21e again.

[0542] Figure 27 (a) and (b) illustrate an embodiment in which the washing control panel P displays the states of a plurality of home appliances.

[0543] The display part P8 can be variously configured to display the states of original home appliances and to display the states of other home appliances instead.

[0544] For example, the display part P8 of the washing appliance 10 can variously display the washing appliance information D21, the drying appliance information D21A, and the mini washing appliance information D21B.

[0545] Referring to Figure 27 (a), the display part P8 of the washing appliance 10 can not only display the washing appliance information D21 as text, but also variously display by mixing an icon, a remaining time status bar (BAR), a graph, etc.

[0546] Referring to Figure 27(b), if the conversion section E is input, the display section P8 can display the drying apparatus information D21A with a focus on the text. For example, display of a remaining time status bar (BAR) can be omitted, and only a simple display of the fact that the drying apparatus 20 is executing a process or option and brief information capable of interrupting this execution can be displayed.

[0547] Thereby, the user can intuitively recognize that the information displayed in the display section P8 is information about which home appliance product. In addition, confusion of the remaining time or the like can be prevented.

[0548] Furthermore, other users who have not input the conversion section E can also intuitively recognize whether the display section P8 displays the state of the corresponding home appliance product or the state of another home appliance product.

[0549] The present application can be modified to be implemented in various forms, and the scope of the claims is not limited by the above-described embodiments. Therefore, if a modified embodiment includes a constituent element of the scope of the claims of the present application, it should be considered to belong to the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; A roller is housed inside the box, where clothing is stored; The drive unit causes the roller to rotate; The operation unit receives selection commands for selecting any process or option that enables the drive unit to operate; The display unit displays status information to the outside, including at least one of the name of the process or the option, selection status, and execution status. A setting unit is provided outside the operation unit and the display unit, and receives change commands for changing the options; A communication module is configured to communicate with the household appliance containing the clothing from outside the housing; and A conversion unit is installed in the housing and receives connection commands for communication with the home appliance; If the conversion unit is input, the setting unit selects or changes the options of the home appliance, and deactivates at least some of the options of the home appliance so that it cannot receive the change command. Even when the power supply to the home appliance is cut off, the conversion unit remains active to receive change commands.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the conversion unit is input, the display unit displays a catalog of changeable options in the home appliance.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, If the display unit shows a catalog of changeable options in the home appliance, the operation unit receives a selection command for selecting a changeable option in the home appliance.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: The selection unit is configured to receive a determination command that determines the status information, wherein the determination command is modified according to the status information; If the display unit shows a catalog of changeable options in the home appliance, the selection unit receives a confirmation command that determines a selection command for selecting a changeable option in the home appliance.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The display unit shows a list of items that cannot be selected by the operation unit due to the execution status of the process or option of the home appliance.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display unit is configured as follows: When the connection command is input to the conversion unit, at least one of the following can be displayed externally: the name of the process or option that the home appliance can execute, the selection status, and the execution status. If a control command is received that the home appliance independently selects or executes the process or option, the name, selection status, and execution status of the process or option selectable by the operation unit will be displayed again. The execution status of selectable processes or options in the operation unit and the execution status of executable processes or options in the home appliance can be displayed in different forms.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The display unit is configured to display the remaining time of the selectable process or option in the operation unit, but not the remaining time of the executable process or option in the home appliance.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, If the communication module cannot communicate with the home appliance, when the conversion unit is input, the display unit displays infeasibility information indicating that the name, selection status, and execution status of the process or option that the home appliance can execute cannot be displayed to the outside.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, If, during the display of the name, selection status, or execution status of a process or option that can be executed by the home appliance, the communication module cannot communicate with the home appliance, then the display will show one or more of the following: a reconnection message indicating an attempt to reconnect with the home appliance, or an "infeasibility" message. If the reconnection status or failure status is displayed continuously within the reference time, the name, selection status, and execution status of the process or option selectable by the operation unit will be displayed again.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, If the conversion unit is input again within the reference time, the display unit displays the reconnection information.

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