A panel assembly and garment processing equipment

By optimizing the area ratio of the display box and the color filter, and by adopting various positioning and snap-fit ​​structures, the problem of poor display effect was solved, resulting in a larger color filter display area and richer display content, thus improving the user experience.

CN117552217BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-28GREE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE INC OF ZHUHAI
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202311523960.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-11-15
Publication Date
2025-10-28
Estimated Expiration
2043-11-15

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the patterns on display films are small, the display effect is poor, and the content that can be displayed is limited, which cannot meet different display needs.

Method used

A panel assembly was designed, including a display box and a color filter. By optimizing the area ratio of the display box and the color filter (0.8≤S2/S1≤1.2) and adopting multiple positioning and snap-fit ​​structures, a stable connection between the display box, the color filter, and the panel is ensured. At the same time, the positioning structure of the decorative plate and the conductive film is added to enhance the display effect.

Benefits of technology

The area of ​​the color filter display area has been increased, the display effect has been optimized, the amount of content that can be displayed has been increased, different display needs have been met, and the user experience and operational flexibility have been improved.

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Abstract

This invention provides a panel assembly and a garment processing device. The panel assembly includes a panel and a display module. The panel has a display frame, and the display module is disposed on the display frame. The display module includes a display box and a color filter. The display box is disposed on the back of the display frame and includes a display box display area. The color filter is disposed on the front of the display box and includes a color filter display area. The area of ​​the display box display area is S1, and the area of ​​the color filter display area is S2, satisfying: 0.8≤S2 / S1≤1.2. This increases the area of ​​the color filter display area, optimizes the display effect, increases the amount of content that can be displayed, meets different display needs, and is compatible with the diverse functions and operations of garment processing devices. It expands the application range of the panel assembly, improves the user experience, and solves the problems in the prior art where the display color filter pattern is small, the display effect is poor, and the amount of content that can be displayed is limited, resulting in an inability to meet different display needs.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of garment processing technology, and particularly relates to a panel assembly and garment processing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In today's society, various electrical appliances have become an indispensable part of people's lives, especially household appliances, whose development is increasingly rapid, such as the washing machine industry. Electrical products include a panel, display box, and display screen. Generally, the display box is mounted on the panel with screws, and the display screen is directly glued to the display box. In existing technology, the display film has small patterns, poor display effect, and limited displayable content, making it unable to meet diverse display needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a panel assembly and clothing processing device to solve the problems of small pattern size, poor display effect and limited displayable content of the display film in the prior art, which makes it impossible to meet different display needs.

[0004] This invention provides a panel assembly for a garment processing device; the panel assembly includes a panel and a display module, the panel having a display frame, and the display module being disposed on the display frame; the display module includes:

[0005] A display box is disposed on the back of the display frame and the display box includes a display box display area;

[0006] A color filter is disposed on the front side of the display box and the color filter includes a color filter display area;

[0007] The area of ​​the display area of ​​the display box is S1, and the area of ​​the color filter display area is S2, satisfying: 0.8≤S2 / S1≤1.2.

[0008] Further optionally, a first display cell positioning structure is formed on the front side of the display cell, and a color filter is formed with a color filter positioning structure;

[0009] The color filter positioning structure cooperates with the first display cell positioning structure to position the color filter. Further optionally, the first display cell positioning structure includes a display cell positioning rib and a display cell positioning post; the color filter positioning structure includes a color filter positioning edge and a color filter positioning hole.

[0010] The color filter positioning edge abuts against the display box positioning rib, and the color filter positioning hole cooperates with the display box positioning post.

[0011] Further optionally, the top wall of the display box is formed with a first display box latching structure, and the top wall of the display frame is formed with a display frame latching structure; the display frame latching structure cooperates with the first display box latching structure to connect the display box and the display frame; or,

[0012] The bottom wall of the display box has a first display box snap-fit ​​structure, and the bottom wall of the display frame has a display frame snap-fit ​​structure; the display frame snap-fit ​​structure cooperates with the first display box snap-fit ​​structure to connect the display box and the display frame.

[0013] Further optionally, the first display box latching structure includes a display box contact surface, the angle between the display box contact surface and the horizontal plane is α; the display frame latching structure includes a display frame contact surface, the angle between the display frame contact surface and the horizontal plane is β; satisfying: 1°≤α≤6°, 0°≤β≤3°;

[0014] When the display frame latching structure cooperates with the first display box latching structure, the display box contact surface contacts the display frame contact surface.

[0015] Further optionally, when the first display box latching structure is formed on the top wall of the display box, a second display box positioning structure is formed on the bottom wall of the display box; when the display frame latching structure is formed on the top wall of the display frame, a first display frame positioning structure is formed on the bottom wall of the display frame; the first display frame positioning structure and the second display box positioning structure cooperate to position the display box; or,

[0016] When the first display box snap-fit ​​structure is formed on the bottom wall of the display box, a second display box positioning structure is formed on the top wall of the display box; when the display frame snap-fit ​​structure is formed on the bottom wall of the display frame, a first display frame positioning structure is formed on the top wall of the display frame; the first display frame positioning structure and the second display box positioning structure cooperate to position the display box.

[0017] Further optionally, the display module further includes a display panel and a display box cover, the display panel being disposed inside the display box and located on the back of the display box; the display box cover having a display box cover snap-fit ​​structure, and the top or bottom wall of the display box having a second display box snap-fit ​​structure; the second display box snap-fit ​​structure cooperates with the display box cover snap-fit ​​structure to connect the display box cover to the display box.

[0018] Optionally, the display module further includes a decorative panel, which is disposed on the front of the display frame and is a semi-transparent or transparent component; the decorative panel is used to enhance the display effect of the color film.

[0019] Further optionally, a second display frame positioning structure is formed on the front side of the display frame, and a first decorative panel positioning structure is formed on the decorative panel;

[0020] The first decorative panel positioning structure cooperates with the second display frame positioning structure to position the decorative panel on the front of the display frame.

[0021] Alternatively, the front of the display frame is provided with a welding rib, which is a ring structure; the decorative panel is welded to the welding rib by ultrasonic welding.

[0022] Further optionally, a second decorative panel positioning structure is formed on the back of the decorative panel; the display module further includes a conductive film, which is formed with a film positioning structure; the second decorative panel positioning structure cooperates with the film positioning structure to position the conductive film.

[0023] Further optionally, the decorative panel has a decorative panel snap-fit ​​structure and a perforation; the display module also includes a knob, the knob includes a knob body and a wire harness, and the knob body has a knob snap-fit ​​structure;

[0024] The knob latching structure cooperates with the decorative panel latching structure, so that the knob body is located on the front of the decorative panel; the wire harness passes through the through hole to the back of the decorative panel.

[0025] Further optionally, the display box display area includes a first display area and a second display area, and multiple first display areas are provided. The multiple first display areas are located outside the knob and are spaced apart around the rotation axis of the knob; the first display area is used to display the washing mode of the clothing processing device.

[0026] The second display area is a breathing light area and has an arc-shaped structure. The second display area is coaxially arranged with the knob and is located outside the plurality of first display areas.

[0027] When the knob is controlled to rotate to different first display areas, the corresponding washing mode can be activated.

[0028] The present invention also provides a garment processing device, characterized in that it includes the panel assembly described in any of the above claims.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the main advantages of the present invention are as follows:

[0030] The area of ​​the color filter display area has been increased, the display effect has been optimized, and the amount of content that can be displayed has been increased to meet different display needs. It is compatible with the functions and operations of clothing processing equipment, expands the application range of panel components, and solves the problem that the existing color filter display has small patterns, poor display effect and limited display content, which makes it impossible to meet different display needs. Attached Figure Description

[0031] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0032] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0033] Figure 1 An exploded view of an embodiment of the panel assembly provided by the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the assembly structure of a panel assembly embodiment provided by the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the knob embodiment provided by the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the decorative panel provided by the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5a and Figure 5b This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure provided by the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6a and Figure 6b This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the display box provided by the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the conductive thin film provided by the present invention;

[0040] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a color filter embodiment provided by the present invention;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the display box cover provided by the present invention;

[0042] Figure 10 A partially enlarged structural diagram of an embodiment of the display box and display frame provided by the present invention after assembly;

[0043] In the picture:

[0044] 1-Panel; 11-Display frame; 111-Display frame snap-fit ​​structure; 112-Display frame contact surface; 113-First display frame positioning structure; 114-Second display frame positioning structure; 12-Welding rib; 13-Display frame fixing post;

[0045] 2-Display box; 21-Display area of ​​display box; 211-First display area; 212-Second display area; 22-Display box positioning rib; 23-Display box positioning post; 24-First display box snap-fit ​​structure; 241-Display box contact surface; 25-Second display box snap-fit ​​structure; 26-Second display box positioning structure; 27-Display box fixing hole;

[0046] 3-Color filter; 31-Color filter display area; 32-Color filter positioning edge; 33-Color filter positioning hole;

[0047] 4-Display panel;

[0048] 5-Display cover; 51-Display cover snap-fit ​​structure; 52-Display cover fixing hole;

[0049] 6-Decorative panel; 61-First decorative panel positioning structure; 621-Decorative panel positioning rib; 622-Decorative panel positioning post; 63-Decorative panel snap-fit ​​structure; 64-Perforation; 65-Decorative panel fixing hole;

[0050] 7-Conductive thin film; 711-Thin film positioning edge; 712-Thin film positioning hole;

[0051] 8-Knob; 81-Knob body; 811-Knob snap-fit ​​structure; 812-Knob fixing hole; 82-Wire harness. Detailed Implementation

[0052] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] The terminology used in the embodiments of this invention is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular forms “a,” “the,” and “the” used in the embodiments of this invention and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. “Multiple” generally includes at least two, but does not exclude the inclusion of at least one.

[0054] It should be understood that the term "and / or" used in this article is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this article generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0055] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a product or system comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a product or system. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the product or system that includes said element.

[0056] Electrical products include panels, display boxes, and displays. Generally, the display box is mounted on the panel with screws, and the display screen is directly glued to the display box. In existing technology, the display film has small patterns, poor display quality, and limited displayable content, thus failing to meet diverse display needs.

[0057] This invention creatively provides a panel assembly for a garment processing device; the panel assembly includes a panel and a display module, the panel having a display frame, and the display module being disposed on the display frame; the display module includes a display box and a color filter, the display box being disposed on the back of the display frame and including a display box display area; the color filter being disposed on the front of the display box and including a color filter display area; the area of ​​the display box display area is S1, and the area of ​​the color filter display area is S2, satisfying: 0.8≤S2 / S1≤1.2;

[0058] The area of ​​the color filter display area has been increased, the display effect has been optimized, and the amount of content that can be displayed has been increased to meet different display needs. It is compatible with the diverse functions and operations of washing machines, expands the application range of panel components, improves the user experience, and solves the problem that the existing color filter display has small patterns, poor display effect, and limited display content, which makes it impossible to meet different display needs.

[0059] Assembly of Display Box 2 and Color Filter 3

[0060] To address the issue of the complex structure required for assembling the display box 2 and the color filter 3, this embodiment proposes that a first display box positioning structure is formed on the front side of the display box 2, and a color filter positioning structure is formed on the color filter 3.

[0061] The color filter positioning structure works in conjunction with the first display box positioning structure to position the color filter 3.

[0062] Furthermore, the first display box positioning structure includes a display box positioning rib 22 and a display box positioning post 23; four display box positioning posts 23 are provided, four of which are located close to the display box positioning rib 22, and the other two are located away from the display box positioning rib 22; the color filter positioning structure includes a color filter positioning edge 32 and a color filter positioning hole 33; four color filter positioning holes 33 are provided, two of which are located close to the color filter positioning edge 32, and the other two are located away from the color filter positioning edge 32.

[0063] The color filter positioning edge 32 abuts against the display box positioning rib 22, and the color filter positioning hole 33 cooperates with the display box positioning post 23; the color filter 3 can be tightly pasted on the front of the display box 2.

[0064] Assembly of Display Box 2 and Panel 1

[0065] To address the issue of complex structures required for assembling the display box 2 and the panel 1, this embodiment proposes that the top wall of the display box 2 has a first display box latching structure 24, and the top wall of the display frame 11 has a display frame latching structure 111. The display frame latching structure 111 cooperates with the first display box latching structure 24 to connect the display box 2 and the display frame 11. Specifically, the first display box latching structure 24 is a latch and there are three of them, which are arranged alternately along the top wall of the display box 2. The display frame latching structure 111 is a slot and there are three of them, which are arranged alternately along the top wall of the display frame 11.

[0066] Furthermore, the first display box latching structure 24 includes a display box contact surface 241, and the angle between the display box contact surface 241 and the horizontal plane is α; the display frame latching structure 111 includes a display frame contact surface 112, and the angle between the display frame contact surface 112 and the horizontal plane is β; satisfying: 1°≤α≤6°, 0°≤β≤3°; facilitating the installation of the display box 2 and preventing it from loosening;

[0067] When the display frame latching structure 111 and the first display box latching structure 24 are engaged, the display box contact surface 241 contacts the display frame contact surface 112.

[0068] In addition, a second display box positioning structure 26 is formed on the bottom wall of the display box 2, and a first display frame positioning structure 113 is formed on the bottom wall of the display frame 11; the first display frame positioning structure 113 cooperates with the second display box positioning structure 26 to position the display box 2.

[0069] Furthermore, the second display box positioning structure 26 is a positioning hole and multiple such holes are provided, with multiple second display box positioning structures 26 arranged sequentially and spaced apart along the bottom wall of the display box 2; the first display frame positioning structure 113 is a positioning post and multiple such posts are provided, with multiple first display frame positioning structures 113 arranged sequentially and spaced apart along the bottom wall of the display frame 11; this prevents misalignment and facilitates screw driving.

[0070] In other embodiments, a first display box latching structure 24 is formed on the bottom wall of the display box 2, and a display frame latching structure 111 is formed on the bottom wall of the display frame 11; the display frame latching structure 111 cooperates with the first display box latching structure 24 to connect the display box 2 and the display frame 11.

[0071] The top wall of the display box 2 has a second display box positioning structure 26, and the top wall of the display frame 11 has a first display frame positioning structure 113; the first display frame positioning structure 113 cooperates with the second display box positioning structure 26 to position the display box 2.

[0072] Assembly of Display Box 2 and Display Box Cover 5

[0073] To address the issue of complex assemblies between the display box 2 and the display box cover 5, this embodiment proposes that the display module further include a display panel 4 and a display box cover 5. The display panel 4 is disposed inside the display box 2 and located on the back of the display box 2. The display box cover 5 has a display box cover snap-fit ​​structure 51, and the top or bottom wall of the display box 2 has a second display box snap-fit ​​structure 25. The second display box snap-fit ​​structure 25 cooperates with the display box cover snap-fit ​​structure 51 to connect the display box cover 5 and the display box 2.

[0074] Furthermore, the bottom wall of the display cover 5 has a display cover fixing hole 52, the bottom wall of the display box 2 has a display box fixing hole 27, and the bottom wall of the display frame 11 has a display frame fixing post 13; screws are passed through the display cover fixing hole 52 and the display box fixing hole 27 in sequence and fixed on the display frame fixing post 13 to realize the connection between the display cover 5, the display box 2 and the panel 1 frame;

[0075] Specifically, multiple display box cover fixing holes 52 are provided, and multiple display box cover fixing holes 52 are arranged sequentially and spaced apart along the bottom wall of the display box cover 5; multiple display box fixing holes 27 are provided, and multiple display box fixing holes 27 are arranged sequentially and spaced apart along the bottom wall of the display box 2; multiple display frame fixing posts 13 are provided, and multiple display frame fixing posts 13 are arranged sequentially and spaced apart along the bottom wall of the display frame 11.

[0076] Assembly of Decorative Panel 6 and Display Frame 11

[0077] To address the issue of complex assemblies between the decorative panel 6 and the display frame 11, this embodiment proposes that the display module further include the decorative panel 6, which is disposed on the front of the display frame 11 and is either semi-transparent or transparent. The decorative panel 6 is used to enhance the display effect of the color filter 3, while the panel 1 is opaque.

[0078] Furthermore, a second display frame positioning structure 114 is formed on the front of the display frame 11, and a first decorative panel positioning structure 61 is formed on the decorative panel 6;

[0079] The first decorative panel positioning structure 61 cooperates with the second display frame positioning structure 114 to position the decorative panel 6 on the front of the display frame 11;

[0080] Specifically, the second display frame positioning structure 114 is a positioning hole and there are three of them. The display frame 11 includes a left wall and a right wall of the display frame that are arranged opposite to each other. The left wall of the display frame forms one second display frame positioning structure 114 and the right wall of the display frame forms two second display frame positioning structures 114.

[0081] The first decorative panel positioning structure 61 is a positioning post and there are three of them. The decorative panel 6 includes a left wall and a right wall of the decorative panel that are arranged opposite to each other. The left wall of the decorative panel forms one first decorative panel positioning structure 61 and the right wall of the decorative panel forms two first decorative panel positioning structures 61.

[0082] In addition, a welding rib 112 is formed on the front of the display frame 11, and the welding rib 112 is a ring structure; the decorative panel 6 is welded to the welding rib 112 by ultrasonic welding, so that the decorative panel 6 and the display frame 11 are integrated; ultrasonic welding can effectively waterproof the decorative panel 6 and the display frame 11; before the decorative panel 6 and the display frame 11 are welded together, the first decorative panel positioning structure 61 and the second display frame positioning structure 114 cooperate.

[0083] Assembly of Decorative Panel 6 and Conductive Film 7

[0084] To address the issue of complex structures required for assembling the decorative panel 6 and the conductive film 7, this embodiment proposes that a second decorative panel positioning structure be formed on the back of the decorative panel 6; the display module also includes the conductive film 7, which has a film positioning structure; the second decorative panel positioning structure cooperates with the film positioning structure to position the conductive film 7.

[0085] Furthermore, the second decorative panel positioning structure includes a decorative panel positioning rib 621 and a decorative panel positioning post 622; the film positioning structure includes a film positioning edge 711 and a film positioning hole 712, the film positioning edge 711 abuts against the decorative panel positioning rib 621, and the film positioning hole 712 cooperates with the second decorative panel positioning post 622; specifically, the decorative panel positioning rib 621 has an L-shaped structure, two decorative panel positioning posts 622 are provided, and the two decorative panel positioning posts 622 are provided close to one side of the decorative panel positioning rib 621; two film positioning edges 711 are provided, and the two film positioning edges 711 are provided adjacent to each other; two film positioning holes 712 are provided, and the two film positioning holes 712 are provided close to one film positioning edge 711.

[0086] Before welding the decorative panel 6 to the display frame 11, the conductive film 7 needs to be applied to the back of the decorative panel 6 using a film applicator.

[0087] Assembly of Decorative Panel 6 and Knob 8

[0088] To address the issue of complex structures required for assembling the decorative panel 6 and the knob 8, this embodiment proposes that the decorative panel 6 has a decorative panel snap-fit ​​structure 63 and a through hole 64; the display module also includes a knob 8, which includes a knob body 81 and a wire harness 82, and the knob body 81 has a knob snap-fit ​​structure 811.

[0089] The knob snap-fit ​​structure 811 cooperates with the decorative panel snap-fit ​​structure 63, so that the knob body 81 is set on the front of the decorative panel 6; the wire harness 82 passes through the through hole 64 to the back of the decorative panel 6.

[0090] Furthermore, the knob body 81 also has a knob fixing hole 812, and the decorative plate 6 also has a decorative plate fixing hole 65. Screws are sequentially placed in the knob fixing hole 812 and the decorative plate fixing hole 65 to fix the knob 8 on the decorative plate 6.

[0091] In addition, the display box display area 21 includes a first display area 211 and a second display area 212. Multiple first display areas 211 are provided, located outside the knob 8 and spaced apart around the rotation axis of the knob 8. The first display area 211 is used to display the washing mode of the garment processing equipment. Specifically, the first display area 211 includes display areas A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, and A11 arranged sequentially in a clockwise direction. Display areas A1 to A11 represent eleven different washing modes. A flashing display area indicates selection, while a non-flashing display area indicates non-selection. When the knob 8 is controlled to rotate to different first display areas 211, the corresponding washing mode can be activated.

[0092] The second display area 212 is a breathing light area and has an arc-shaped structure. The second display area 212 is coaxially arranged with the knob 8 and located outside the multiple first display areas 211. When the user rotates the knob 8, the second display area 212D is in a state of cyclical gradual lighting.

[0093] The display box display area 21 includes a third display area and a fourth display area. The third display area includes display areas B1, B2 and B3. Display areas B1, B2 and B3 are located outside the knob 8 and are arranged clockwise around the rotation axis of the knob 8. The third display area has a pattern unique to the garment processing equipment.

[0094] The fourth display area is a touch area and is located on one side of the first display area 211; the fourth display area includes display areas C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, and C9; display areas C1, C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, C7, C8, and C9 are spaced apart on the display box display area 21; the fourth display area indicates washing parameters, display area C1 indicates water temperature, display area C2 indicates time, display area C3 indicates fresh water rinsing, display area C4 indicates gentle care+, display area C5 indicates ultra-clean+, display area C6 indicates detergent, display area C7 indicates fabric softener, display area C8 indicates power on / off, and display area C9 indicates start / pause;

[0095] When the user selects the A1 washing mode, touch areas C1, C2, C4, and C7 are fully lit, while C3, C5, C6, C8, and C9 are partially lit (State explanation: a fully lit touch area indicates that washing parameters can be selected and modified, while a partially lit touch area indicates that they cannot be selected).

[0096] In summary, this embodiment increases the area of ​​the color filter display area 31, optimizes the display effect, and, combined with the knob 8, makes the display and operation more flexible and smooth, improving the display effect and operability.

[0097] This embodiment also provides a garment processing device, including the panel assembly described in any of the above embodiments.

[0098] Exemplary embodiments of this disclosure have been specifically shown and described above. It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the detailed structures, arrangements, or implementations described herein; rather, this disclosure is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements contained within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A panel assembly for a garment processing device; characterized in that, The panel assembly includes a panel (1) and a display module. The panel (1) forms a display frame (11), and the display module is disposed on the display frame (11). The display module includes a display box (2) and a color filter (3). The display box (2) is disposed on the back of the display frame (11) and includes a display box display area (21). The color filter (3) is disposed on the front of the display box (2) and includes a color filter display area (31). The area of ​​the display box display area (21) is S1, and the area of ​​the color filter display area (31) is S2, satisfying: 0.8≤S2 / S1≤1.

2. The front of the display box (2) has a first display box positioning structure, and the color filter (3) has a color filter positioning structure; the color filter positioning structure cooperates with the first display box positioning structure to position the color filter (3); The top wall of the display box (2) is provided with a first display box snap-fit ​​structure (24), and the top wall of the display frame (11) is provided with a display frame snap-fit ​​structure (111); or, the bottom wall of the display box (2) is provided with a first display box snap-fit ​​structure (24), and the bottom wall of the display frame (11) is provided with a display frame snap-fit ​​structure (111); the display frame snap-fit ​​structure (111) cooperates with the first display box snap-fit ​​structure (24) to connect the display box (2) and the display frame (11); The first display box latching structure (24) includes a display box contact surface (241), and the angle between the display box contact surface (241) and the horizontal plane is α; the display frame latching structure (111) includes a display frame contact surface (112), and the angle between the display frame contact surface (112) and the horizontal plane is β; satisfying: 1°≤α≤6°, 0°≤β≤3°; when the display frame latching structure (111) cooperates with the first display box latching structure (24), the display box contact surface (241) contacts the display frame contact surface (112).

2. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first display box positioning structure includes a display box positioning rib (22) and a display box positioning post (23); the color filter positioning structure includes a color filter positioning edge (32) and a color filter positioning hole (33); The color filter positioning edge (32) abuts against the display box positioning rib (22), and the color filter positioning hole (33) cooperates with the display box positioning post (23).

3. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the first display box latching structure (24) is formed on the top wall of the display box (2), a second display box positioning structure (26) is formed on the bottom wall of the display box (2); when the display frame latching structure (111) is formed on the top wall of the display frame (11), a first display frame positioning structure (113) is formed on the bottom wall of the display frame (11); the first display frame positioning structure (113) cooperates with the second display box positioning structure (26) to position the display box (2); or, When the first display box snap-fit ​​structure (24) is formed on the bottom wall of the display box (2), the second display box positioning structure (26) is formed on the top wall of the display box (2); when the display frame snap-fit ​​structure (111) is formed on the bottom wall of the display frame (11), the first display frame positioning structure (113) is formed on the top wall of the display frame (11); the first display frame positioning structure (113) and the second display box positioning structure (26) cooperate to position the display box (2).

4. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module further includes a display panel (4) and a display box cover. The display panel (4) is disposed inside the display box (2) and located on the back of the display box (2). The display box cover has a display box cover snap-fit ​​structure, and the top or bottom wall of the display box (2) has a second display box snap-fit ​​structure (25). The second display box snap-fit ​​structure (25) cooperates with the display box cover snap-fit ​​structure to connect the display box cover to the display box (2).

5. The panel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The display module also includes a decorative panel (6), which is disposed on the front of the display frame (11) and is a semi-transparent or transparent part; the decorative panel (6) is used to enhance the display effect of the color film (3).

6. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front of the display frame (11) is provided with a second display frame positioning structure (114), and the decorative panel (6) is provided with a first decorative panel positioning structure (61). The first decorative panel positioning structure (61) cooperates with the second display frame positioning structure (114) to position the decorative panel (6) on the front of the display frame (11).

7. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front of the display frame (11) has a welding rib (12), which is a ring structure; the decorative panel (6) is welded to the welding rib (12) by ultrasonic welding.

8. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The back of the decorative panel (6) is provided with a second decorative panel positioning structure; the display module also includes a conductive film (7), which is provided with a film positioning structure; the second decorative panel positioning structure cooperates with the film positioning structure to position the conductive film (7).

9. The panel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The decorative panel (6) has a decorative panel snap-fit ​​structure (63) and a perforation (64); the display module also includes a knob (8), the knob (8) includes a knob body (81) and a wire harness (82), and the knob body (81) has a knob snap-fit ​​structure (811); The knob buckle structure (811) cooperates with the decorative panel buckle structure (63) so that the knob body (81) is set on the front of the decorative panel (6); the wire harness (82) passes through the through hole (64) to the back of the decorative panel (6).

10. The panel assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The display box display area (21) includes a first display area (211) and a second display area (212). Multiple first display areas (211) are provided. Multiple first display areas (211) are located outside the knob (8) and are spaced apart around the rotation axis of the knob (8). The first display area (211) is used to display the washing mode of the clothing processing device. The second display area (212) is a breathing light area and has an arc-shaped structure. The second display area (212) is coaxially arranged with the knob (8) and located outside the plurality of first display areas (211). When the knob (8) is controlled to rotate to different first display areas (211), the corresponding washing mode can be turned on.

11. A garment processing device, characterized in that, Includes the panel assembly as described in any one of claims 1-10.

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  • Panel assembly and clothes processing equipment

    CN221071942U