Display mechanism and clothing processing equipment

Abstract

This application relates to the field of displays, specifically to a display mechanism and clothing processing equipment. The display mechanism includes a scrolling element, an imaging element, and a light source. The imaging element has multiple content items to be displayed. These multiple content items divide the imaging element into multiple display areas. The imaging element is connected to the scrolling element, which, when driven, causes the imaging element to scroll cyclically. The light source is fixedly positioned relative to the imaging element, illuminating at least one of the display areas on the imaging element. As the imaging element scrolls, the light source illuminates different display areas, allowing the user to see different content items. This display mechanism achieves the display of different content by relying on the scrolling of the imaging element and the changing position of the light source. Compared to electronic displays, it is lower in cost and can display a similar amount of content.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of displays, and more specifically, to a display mechanism and clothing processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology and the increasing demands of users, most devices have multiple stages or operating modes. To help users understand the device's status, these devices are equipped with displays to show images, text, etc., providing feedback to users on the device's current operating stage or mode.

[0003] Clothing handling equipment such as washing machines often have multiple stages and operating parameters to choose from. These stages include soaking, washing, rinsing, drying, and conditioning, while operating parameters include water volume, time, and temperature. Existing washing machines typically use electronic displays to show these stages and operating parameters, but these displays are expensive. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a display mechanism and clothing processing equipment to at least solve the technical problem of high cost of display mechanisms.

[0005] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a display mechanism is provided, including a scrolling element, an imaging element, and a light source; the imaging element is provided with a plurality of content to be displayed; the plurality of content to be displayed divides the imaging element into a plurality of display areas;

[0006] The imaging element is connected to the rolling element, and the rolling element drives the imaging element to rotate cyclically after being driven.

[0007] The position of the light source is fixed relative to the imaging element, and the light source illuminates at least one of the display areas on the imaging element.

[0008] Optionally, the display mechanism further includes a driving component and a transmission assembly;

[0009] The transmission assembly is disposed between the driving member and the rolling member, one end of the transmission assembly is connected to the driving member, and the other end of the transmission assembly interacts with the rolling member;

[0010] The transmission assembly drives the rolling element to roll under the drive of the driving element.

[0011] Optionally, the transmission assembly includes a connecting rod, a push rod, a crank, and a lever;

[0012] One end of the connecting rod is driven by the driving member, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the push rod;

[0013] The crank is rotatably connected to the push rod, the actuating rod is connected to the crank, and the actuating rod moves in an arc-shaped trajectory at the end away from the crank under the drive of the crank;

[0014] The end of the lever away from the crank contacts the rolling element, pushing the rolling element to roll.

[0015] Optionally, there are multiple cranks, and each actuating lever corresponds to one of the cranks.

[0016] Optionally, a stroke adjustment disc is provided between the connecting rod and the driving member, and one end of the connecting rod driven by the driving member is connected to the stroke adjustment disc, and the stroke adjustment disc is connected to the driving member.

[0017] Optionally, the driving element is a knob, and the stroke adjustment disc is eccentrically connected to the driving element relative to the rotation axis of the driving element.

[0018] Optionally, the rolling element is annular, and the rolling element includes a plurality of actuating posts arranged along the annular line of the annulus.

[0019] Optionally, the light source forms a bright area on the imaging element, the bright area including alternating dark and bright areas.

[0020] Optionally, the imaging element is a color filter.

[0021] Optionally, one side of the imaging element consists of the rolling element and the light source, and the other side of the imaging element is provided with a light-shielding plate, on which a light-transmitting hole is opened, the position of which corresponds to the illumination direction of the light source.

[0022] Optionally, the display mechanism further includes an elastic fastener for contacting the rolling element or the imaging element, the elastic fastener being used to generate friction with the rolling element or the imaging element.

[0023] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this application, a garment processing device is provided, which is provided with the display mechanism described in the first aspect above.

[0024] In this embodiment, the user uses a tool or manually drives the scrolling component to scroll, which in turn causes the imaging component to scroll. Since the position of the light source is fixed relative to the imaging component, the light source does not move while the imaging component scrolls. As the imaging component scrolls, the light source illuminates different display areas of the imaging component, allowing the user to see different content. This display mechanism relies on the scrolling of the imaging component and the change in the position of the light source to display different content. Compared to electronic displays, it is lower in cost and can display a similar amount of content. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a front view of the display mechanism in one embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a side view of the display mechanism in one embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a top view of the display mechanism in one embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 4 In one embodiment of this application, the knob is relative to Figure 1 Front view of the display mechanism after rotation.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a front view of the display mechanism after the knob has been rotated again in one embodiment of this application.

[0030] Labeling explanation: 1. Drive component; 2. Stroke adjustment disc; 3. Connecting rod; 4. Push rod; 5. Crank; 6. Actuating rod; 7. Rolling component; 8. Imaging component; 9. Sunshade. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0032] like Figure 1-5 As shown in the figure, this application discloses a display mechanism, including a scrolling element 7, an imaging element 8, and a light source; the imaging element 8 is provided with a plurality of content to be displayed; the plurality of content to be displayed divides the imaging element 8 into a plurality of display areas;

[0033] The imaging element 8 is connected to the rolling element 7, and the rolling element 7 drives the imaging element 8 to rotate cyclically after being driven.

[0034] The position of the light source is fixed relative to the imaging element 8, and the light source illuminates at least one of the display areas on the imaging element 8.

[0035] In one embodiment, the rolling element 7 can roll after being driven, and the imaging element 8 also rolls simultaneously. The rolling is cyclical, meaning that after the rolling element 7 rolls several times, it returns to its initial state. The imaging element 8 follows the same principle, and will not be described further.

[0036] In one embodiment, the imaging element 8 is capable of imaging, but the image presented is not limited to an image; it can also be a symbol, text, or a combination thereof. The content to be presented is the content to be displayed. Multiple content items to be displayed are arranged along the scrolling axis of the imaging element 8, dividing the imaging element 8 into multiple display areas. It should be noted that a display area may not contain any content to be displayed. For example, if there are 5 content items to be displayed, the imaging element 8 is divided into 6 display areas, and one display area does not contain any content to be displayed. This embodiment does not specifically limit this.

[0037] In one embodiment, the imaging element 8 can be directly and fixedly connected to the rolling element 7, thereby rolling along with the rolling element 7. In another embodiment, the imaging element 8 can be arranged side by side with the rolling element 7, and the rolling element 7 contacts the imaging element 8 each time it rolls, causing the imaging element 8 to roll. This embodiment does not specifically limit the connection method between the imaging element 8 and the rolling element 7.

[0038] In one embodiment, the position of the light source is fixed relative to the imaging element 8, meaning that the position of the light source does not change as the imaging element 8 rolls, so that the direction of illumination by the light source remains unchanged, and the position of the light source itself also remains unchanged. When the imaging element 8 rolls, the display area on the imaging element 8 set by the light source changes, so that the user can see different content to be displayed.

[0039] As described above, the user can use tools or manually drive the scrolling component 7 to scroll, which in turn causes the imaging component 8 to scroll. Because the position of the light source is fixed relative to the imaging component 8, the light source does not move while the imaging component 8 is scrolling. As the imaging component 8 scrolls, the light source illuminates different display areas of the imaging component 8, allowing the user to see different content. This display mechanism relies on the scrolling of the imaging component 8 and the changing position of the light source to display different content. Compared to electronic displays, it is lower in cost and can display a similar amount of content.

[0040] In another embodiment of this application, the display mechanism further includes a drive element 1 and a transmission assembly;

[0041] The transmission assembly is disposed between the driving member 1 and the rolling member 7. One end of the transmission assembly is connected to the driving member 1, and the other end of the transmission assembly interacts with the rolling member 7.

[0042] The transmission assembly drives the rolling element 7 to roll under the drive of the driving element 1.

[0043] In one embodiment, the driving component 1 has a driving function, such as a motor or cylinder, which is not specifically limited in this embodiment. A transmission assembly is disposed between the driving component 1 and the rolling component 7, and the connection method between the transmission assembly and the rolling component 7 is not limited. For example, in one application scenario, the transmission assembly and the rolling component 7 are rotatably or slidably connected. In another application scenario, the transmission assembly and the rolling component 7 achieve linkage through contact; specifically, for example, after being driven by the driving component 1, the transmission assembly generates linear motion and abuts against the rolling component 7 during the motion, pushing the rolling component 7 to roll.

[0044] That is, the connection method between the transmission component and the rolling element 7 is determined by the specific structure.

[0045] In one embodiment, the driving member 1, the transmission assembly, and the scroll member 7 are driven by this, that is, the driving member 1 drives the transmission assembly to move, the transmission assembly drives the scroll member 7 to move, thereby causing the scroll member 7 to drive the imaging member 8 to scroll, presenting the content to be displayed in different display areas to the user.

[0046] As described above, the display mechanism includes a drive component 1 and a transmission assembly, making the driving process of the imaging component 8 simpler and easier to control.

[0047] In another embodiment of this application, the transmission assembly includes a connecting rod 3, a push rod 4, a crank 5, and a lever 6;

[0048] One end of the connecting rod 3 is driven by the driving member 1, and the other end of the connecting rod 3 is connected to the push rod 4;

[0049] The crank 5 is rotatably connected to the push rod 4, and the actuating rod 6 is connected to the crank 5. Under the drive of the crank 5, the end of the actuating rod 6 away from the crank 5 moves in an arc-shaped trajectory.

[0050] The end of the actuating lever 6 away from the crank 5 contacts the rolling element 7, pushing the rolling element 7 to roll.

[0051] In one embodiment, the end of the lever 6 away from the crank 5 moves in an arc-shaped trajectory, so that after the lever 6 contacts the rolling element 7, it can disengage from the rolling element 7 and return to the starting position without contact with the rolling element 7, thereby ensuring that the rolling element 7 is pushed to roll the next time.

[0052] Through the above, a simple structure and connection method are used to drive the rolling element 7, which in turn drives the imaging element 8 to rotate cyclically, thus helping to reduce costs.

[0053] In another embodiment of this application, there are multiple cranks 5, and each actuating lever 6 corresponds to one crank 5.

[0054] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment, two cranks 5 are provided, arranged side by side along the length of the push rod 4, and both are rotatably connected to the push rod 4. The rotatable connection can be achieved using a shaft or a bearing; this embodiment does not specifically limit this. Two actuating levers 6 are also provided, each corresponding to and connected to one crank 5. The upper ends of the two actuating levers 6 are provided with multiple actuating teeth, which contact the rolling element 7 in place of the upper ends of the actuating levers 6 to drive the rolling element 7 to rotate.

[0055] Through the above, multiple cranks 5 and levers 6 help improve the stability of the levers 6 when they push the rolling element 7.

[0056] In another embodiment of this application, a stroke adjustment disk 2 is provided between the connecting rod 3 and the driving member 1. One end of the connecting rod 3 driven by the driving member 1 is connected to the stroke adjustment disk 2, and the stroke adjustment disk 2 is connected to the driving member 1.

[0057] In one embodiment, the stroke adjustment disc 2 is a circular disc-shaped structure. The stroke adjustment disc has at least two connecting holes. One connecting hole is used to connect the stroke adjustment disc 2 to the drive member 1, and the other connecting hole is used to connect the stroke adjustment disc 2 to the connecting rod 3. When the connection position between the connecting rod 3 and the stroke adjustment disc 2 changes, the distance between the connecting rod 3 and the drive member 1 changes, and the direction of movement of the connecting rod 3 also changes.

[0058] As described above, by setting the stroke adjustment disc 2, it is helpful to adjust the movement direction of the connecting rod 3 and the distance between the connecting rod 3 and the driving component 1, so that the connecting rod 3 can be more easily adapted to the display mechanism and the requirements for the size of the parts are reduced.

[0059] In another embodiment of this application, the driving element 1 is a knob, and the stroke adjustment disk 2 is eccentrically connected to the driving element 1 relative to the rotation axis of the driving element 1.

[0060] As described above, the eccentric connection ensures that for every revolution of the drive component 1, the stroke adjustment disc 2 rotates one revolution. The connecting rod 3 first moves away from the drive component 1, then moves closer to it, and finally returns to its initial position. This facilitates control so that after the connecting rod 3 drives the actuating rod 6 to move the rolling component 7, the actuating rod 6 can return to its initial position, thus facilitating the next movement.

[0061] In another embodiment of this application, the rolling element 7 is annular, and the rolling element 7 includes a plurality of actuating posts arranged along the annular line of the annulus.

[0062] In one embodiment, the rolling element 7 includes a rolling plate with an annular cross-sectional area. Multiple actuating pins are fixedly connected to the rolling plate, and the imaging element 8 is fixedly connected to the rolling plate. When the actuating rod 6 pushes the actuating pins, the actuating pins cause the rolling plate to rotate, and the imaging element 8 rotates along with the rolling plate.

[0063] As described above, by setting multiple actuating pins, the actuating pins come into contact with the actuating lever 6, and the rolling element 7 rolls under the push of the actuating lever 6. The structure is simple and the cost is low.

[0064] In another embodiment of this application, the light source forms a bright area on the imaging element 8, the bright area including alternating dark and bright areas.

[0065] Specifically, in one embodiment, the light source can simultaneously illuminate three display areas, and the three display areas present a dark, bright, and dark pattern. That is, at the position illuminated by the light source, the brightness on both sides is lower than the brightness in the middle. The light source can be an LED lamp, and this embodiment does not specifically limit its application.

[0066] To make it easier to understand, when there is only one light source, a darkening effect can be achieved by placing a transparent obstruction or using a light attenuator in the direction of the light source to block part of the light transmission, making the display area appear dark, bright, and dark. In addition, the direction and degree of light scattering can be controlled by setting the position and angle of the light source and using a reflector or a concentrator to achieve localized dark-bright-dark illumination effects.

[0067] The above content, using dark and bright areas, helps users distinguish the content to be displayed in the previous, current, and next stages.

[0068] In another embodiment of this application, the imaging element 8 is a color filter.

[0069] Based on the above, color filters are inexpensive and produce good imaging results.

[0070] In another embodiment of this application, one side of the imaging element 8 consists of the rolling element 7 and the light source, and the other side of the imaging element 8 is provided with a light-shielding plate 9, on which a light-transmitting hole is opened, the position of which corresponds to the illumination direction of the light source.

[0071] In one embodiment, the position of the display area illuminated by the light source corresponds to the position of the light-transmitting hole. That is, because the light-shielding plate 9 blocks the imaging element 8, the user can only see the display area corresponding to the position of the light-transmitting hole.

[0072] As described above, by setting up the light shield 9, it is helpful to block the display area on the imaging component 8 that is not necessary to be displayed to the user, so that the user can know the content currently being displayed and improve the user experience.

[0073] In another embodiment of this application, the display mechanism further includes an elastic fastener for contacting the rolling element 7 or the imaging element 8, the elastic fastener being used to generate friction with the rolling element 7 or the imaging element 8.

[0074] In one embodiment, the elastic fastener is a rubber pad or a rubber pillar. The imaging element 8 contacts the elastic fastener, and there is friction between them, which makes the rotation process of the imaging element 8 more stable.

[0075] The above-mentioned features help to create friction between the elastic fastener and the imaging element 8, thereby improving the stability of the imaging element 8.

[0076] In another embodiment of this application, the knob has a tactile feedback when turned.

[0077] In one embodiment, a stepping mechanism is designed to create a distinct pause when the knob reaches each fixed position. Specifically, this can be achieved by adding fixed-position cams, serrated structures, or gears to the knob's rotation axis. When the knob reaches each fixed position, these structures cause the knob to stop, creating a tactile feedback. Visual markings, such as scale lines or indicators, are then placed around or on the knob itself. These markings help the user visually perceive the knob's rotation position, thereby increasing the tactile feedback during rotation. When the knob reaches a fixed position, the user can clearly see that the markings and indicators align, creating a tactile feedback effect. The tactile feedback could occur every 360 degrees of knob rotation, or every 30, 90, or 270 degrees of rotation; this embodiment does not impose a specific limitation.

[0078] This application also provides a garment processing device, which is equipped with the display mechanism described above.

[0079] In one embodiment, when the knob is turned, it drives the transmission component to move repeatedly. The rolling element is driven by the transmission component to drive the color film to roll, so that the washing mode displayed on the color film changes synchronously, and finally achieves continuous display of the currently selected washing mode.

[0080] The serial numbers of the above embodiments of the present application are for description only and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0081] In the above embodiments of this application, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions of other embodiments.

[0082] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this application, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A display mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a scrolling element, an imaging element, and a light source; the imaging element has multiple contents to be displayed; the multiple contents to be displayed divide the imaging element into multiple display areas; The imaging element is connected to the rolling element, and the rolling element drives the imaging element to rotate cyclically after being driven. The position of the light source is fixed relative to the imaging element, and the light source illuminates at least one of the display areas on the imaging element; The display mechanism also includes a driving component and a transmission assembly; The transmission assembly is disposed between the driving member and the rolling member, one end of the transmission assembly is connected to the driving member, and the other end of the transmission assembly interacts with the rolling member; The transmission assembly drives the rolling element to roll under the drive of the driving element; One side of the imaging element consists of the rolling element and the light source, and the other side of the imaging element is provided with a light shield. The light shield has a light-transmitting hole whose position corresponds to the illumination direction of the light source.

2. The display mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a connecting rod, a push rod, a crank, and a lever; One end of the connecting rod is driven by the driving member, and the other end of the connecting rod is connected to the push rod; The crank is rotatably connected to the push rod, the actuating rod is connected to the crank, and the actuating rod moves in an arc-shaped trajectory at the end away from the crank under the drive of the crank; The end of the lever away from the crank contacts the rolling element, pushing the rolling element to roll.

3. The display mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are multiple cranks, and each crank corresponds to a paddle lever.

4. The display mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, A stroke adjustment disc is provided between the connecting rod and the driving member. One end of the connecting rod driven by the driving member is connected to the stroke adjustment disc, and the stroke adjustment disc is connected to the driving member.

5. The display mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The driving component is a knob, and the stroke adjustment disc is eccentrically connected to the driving component relative to its rotation axis.

6. The display mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The rolling element is annular and includes a plurality of actuating posts arranged along the annular line of the ring.

7. The display mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The light source forms a bright area on the imaging element, and the bright area includes alternating dark and bright areas.

8. The display mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The imaging element is a color filter.

9. The display mechanism according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The display mechanism further includes an elastic fastener for contacting the rolling element or the imaging element, the elastic fastener being used to generate friction with the rolling element or the imaging element.

10. A garment processing device, characterized in that, The device is provided with the display mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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