Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus includes a cabinet of conductive material having a mounting panel formed with a panel insertion port and a button mounting portion, a drum rotatably disposed inside the cabinet to accommodate laundry, having a drum insertion port communicating with the panel insertion port, a button of non-conductive material coupled to the button mounting portion to be exposed to the outside of the cabinet, a button touch film fixed to a face of the button facing a direction in which the drum is located to sense whether a user's body is in contact with the button, and a first circuit substrate located inside the cabinet to receive a signal sensed by the button touch film.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a garment processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing processing equipment can refer to any device capable of processing clothing, including washing, drying, or conditioning clothing fibers. Within clothing processing equipment, a washing machine refers to a device that uses detergent and water to remove contaminants from clothes.

[0003] Washing machines can be categorized by their washing method into agitator washing machines, vortex washing machines, and front-loading washing machines. Agitator washing machines use a rotating impeller positioned vertically in the center of the tub to wash the clothes. Vortex washing machines utilize the friction between the water flow generated by a rotating, circular impeller at the bottom of the tub and the laundry. Front-loading washing machines wash the clothes by adding water, detergent, and laundry into a drum with multiple lifters protruding from its inner side, and then rotating the drum.

[0004] Existing garment handling devices include drum washing machines (Patent Publication 10-2007-0044192). These include a housing forming the exterior and a control panel disposed on the upper front side of the housing to select the washing machine's operation. The control panel is assembled by being manufactured separately from the housing and then joined to it. The control panel has a plurality of buttons for the user to select various functions of the washing machine. These buttons are physical buttons, which are extended or retracted upon physical application to identify input. Furthermore, the buttons are integrated into the inner part of the control panel. Additionally, the control panel and buttons are typically made of synthetic resin material.

[0005] Furthermore, existing garment handling devices include an input / output device (interface) for users to input control commands to electronic devices (Publication No. 10-2014-0023986). In existing garment handling devices, the multiple interfaces are designed such that a display unit for showing user-selectable control commands, a retrieval unit for retrieving control commands displayed on the display unit, a selection unit for user-selectable control commands displayed on the display unit, and an input unit for requesting the execution of user-selected control commands are located in separate spaces. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] The problem to be solved by this application is to provide a clothing handling device in which an input button for inputting control commands is directly integrated into the housing that forms the appearance.

[0008] In addition, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide a garment handling device that simplifies the assembly process and shortens the assembly time by incorporating an input button from the outside of the housing.

[0009] In addition, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide a garment handling device that improves the ease of assembly by providing a structure that guides the engagement position when assembling the input button into the housing.

[0010] In addition, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide a clothing handling device having a touch input button that can input based on whether or not it is in contact with the user's body.

[0011] In addition, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide a clothing handling device with a structure that can prevent damage to the internal circuitry during a surge test in which a high voltage is applied to the housing.

[0012] In addition, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide a clothing handling device that can prevent foreign objects from flowing in through the gap in the part where the input button is installed.

[0013] Furthermore, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide a clothing handling device with an interface that integrates the display of control commands, the retrieval or modification of the displayed control commands, and the selection of the displayed control commands into a single device.

[0014] Technical solutions to the problem

[0015] To address the aforementioned issues, this application includes: a housing made of metal material having a mounting panel with a button mounting portion formed thereon; a button made of non-conductive material attached to the button mounting portion and exposed to the outside of the housing; and a button touch film for sensing whether the user's body is in contact with the button.

[0016] Additionally, this application may include a button protective rib that protrudes from the button and surrounds the button touch film.

[0017] An embodiment of the present invention provides a clothing handling apparatus comprising: a housing made of conductive material having a mounting panel having a panel inlet and a button mounting portion; a roller rotatably disposed inside the housing for holding clothing and having a roller inlet communicating with the panel inlet; a button made of non-conductive material attached to the button mounting portion and exposed to the outside of the housing; a button touch film fixed to the surface of the button facing the roller and sensing whether a user's body is in contact with the button; and a first circuit board located inside the housing having circuitry for controlling the rotation of the roller and receiving signals sensed by the button touch film.

[0018] The button includes a button protection rib that protrudes from the surface of the button toward the direction of the roller; the button touch film may be located inside the button protection rib.

[0019] The button may include: a button body located at the button mounting portion and exposed to the outside of the housing for physical contact by a user; and a button extension body extending from the edge of the button body and located inside the housing.

[0020] The button touch film is fixed in the surface of the button body and the button extension body facing the direction of the roller, and the button protective rib can be located in the button body and the button extension body.

[0021] The garment handling device may further include a button conductor connecting the button touch film and the first circuit board, wherein the button conductor may connect the portion of the button touch film fixed to the button extension body and the first circuit board.

[0022] The button protection rib may include: a first protection rib located on the button body; and a second protection rib located on the button extension body; the first protection rib and the second protection rib may be integrally formed to form a closed curve.

[0023] The button protective rib may include: a first protective rib located on the button body; a second protective rib located on the button extension body; and a protective rib cut-out portion formed by cutting the portion of the second protective rib located away from the first protective rib; the first protective rib and the second protective rib are integrally formed, which can form an open curve with one side open having the protective rib cut-out portion.

[0024] The garment handling device may also include a button conductor connecting the button touch film and the first circuit board, and the protective rib may be configured to surround at least a portion of the button conductor.

[0025] The button mounting portion may include: a button mounting hole penetrating the mounting panel; a button receiving rib extending from the edge of the button mounting hole toward the direction of the roller; and a button placement rib extending from the button receiving rib toward the center of the button mounting hole; the button may include a button engaging body extending from the button body toward the direction of the roller, so that the button body is engaged with the mounting panel.

[0026] The button assembly body is attached to the button mounting rib and can support the button assembly body.

[0027] The button protective rib can be spaced apart from the button assembly body in a direction away from the button receiving rib.

[0028] The protruding height of the button protective rib can be equal to or greater than the extension length of the button connecting body.

[0029] The free end of the button protection rib can be located closer to the first circuit board than the button mounting rib.

[0030] The button mounting portion may further include a rib cutting portion, which is formed by cutting a portion of the button receiving rib and the button placement rib, and the button extension body may be located in the rib cutting portion.

[0031] On the other hand, the housing may also include a panel through-hole penetrating the mounting panel; and the garment handling device may include: an encoder having a fixing part, a rotating part, and a signal generating part, the fixing part being fixed to the first circuit board, the rotating part being rotatably coupled to the fixing part, and the signal generating part generating an electrical signal when the rotating part rotates; an actuator having a shaft, a shaft through-hole, a handle, a receiving space, and a handle through-hole, the shaft being inserted into the panel through-hole and coupled to the rotating part, the shaft through-hole penetrating the shaft for the rotating part to be inserted, and the handle being... The housing is fixed to the shaft outside the housing, receiving the force required for the shaft's rotation. The receiving space is located inside the handle and communicates with the shaft through hole. The handle through hole passes through one side of the handle, allowing the receiving space to communicate with the outside. A display unit has a fastening body, a receiving body, and a display. The fastening body is inserted into the shaft through hole and fixed to the fixing part. The receiving body is fixed to the fastening body and located inside the receiving space. The display is fixed to the receiving body facing the handle through hole and displays information.

[0032] The display can show preset information based on the electrical signals generated by the signal generating unit.

[0033] Invention Effects

[0034] This application provides a clothing handling device in which an input button capable of inputting control commands is directly integrated into a box-shaped enclosure.

[0035] In addition, this application provides a garment handling device that simplifies the assembly process and reduces the assembly time by incorporating an input button from the outside of the housing.

[0036] In addition, this application provides a garment handling device that improves assembleability by providing a structure that guides the engagement position when assembling the input button into the housing.

[0037] In addition, this application provides a garment handling device having a touch input button that allows input based on whether or not it is in contact with the user's body.

[0038] In addition, this application provides a garment handling apparatus with a structure that can prevent damage to the internal circuitry during a surge test in which a high voltage is applied to the housing.

[0039] In addition, this application provides a clothing handling device that can prevent foreign objects from flowing in through the gap in the part where the input button is installed.

[0040] In addition, this application provides a garment handling device with an interface that integrates the display of control commands, the retrieval or modification of the displayed control commands, and the selection of the displayed control commands into a single device. Attached Figure Description

[0041] Figure 1 and Figure 2 An example of a garment handling device is shown.

[0042] Figure 3 and Figure 4 An example of the combined structure of the enclosure and the interface is shown.

[0043] Figure 5 The structure of the interface is shown.

[0044] Figure 6 It is a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing the state of the buttons installed on the mounting panel.

[0045] Figure 7 and Figure 8 The mounting panel with button mounting parts is shown from different directions.

[0046] Figure 9 A button according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0047] Figure 10 The state of the button being attached to the button mounting section is shown from the inside of the housing.

[0048] Figure 11 The process of attaching a button to a button mounting part according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0049] Figure 12 The process of attaching a button to a button mounting part according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0050] Figure 13 The image shows a cross-section of the portion where the button is installed, cut along a direction parallel to the ground.

[0051] Figure 14 The diagram shows a cross-section of the portion where the button is mounted, cut along the height direction.

[0052] Figure 15 A button according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0053] Figure 16 A button according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0054] Figure 17 and Figure 18 An example of an encoder and encoder cover set at the interface is shown.

[0055] Figure 19 An example of an actuator and display unit set in the interface is shown.

[0056] Figure 20 and Figure 21 The structure of the actuator is shown.

[0057] Figure 22 and Figure 23 The structure of the display section is shown.

[0058] Figure 24 An example of an interface assembly structure is shown.

[0059] Figure 25 An example of a seal provided in an actuator is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0060] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the garment handling apparatus will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0061] like Figure 1 As shown, the garment handling device 100 may include a housing 1 and an interface P disposed on the housing 1. In this application, the interface P refers to a device or program capable of communication between a user and the garment handling device (including other electronic devices such as the garment handling device). Communication between the user and the garment handling device refers to the process by which the user inputs control commands to the garment handling device and the process by which the garment handling device transmits information to the user.

[0062] The enclosure 1 may include: an enclosure body 11, one side of which is open; and a panel (mounting panel) 13, which is fixed to the open side of the enclosure body. Figure 1 An example is shown in which the mounting panel 13 is fixed to the front of the main body 11 of the housing in such a way that it forms the front of the garment handling device.

[0063] like Figure 2 As shown, the mounting panel 13 is provided with a panel inlet 131 that connects the interior of the housing 1 to the exterior. The panel inlet 131 is closed by a door 132 that is rotatably fixed to the housing 1.

[0064] The interior of the housing 1 includes: an outer tub 2, which provides space for storing water; and a drum 3, which is rotatably disposed inside the outer tub, providing space for accommodating clothing (the general term for the objects to be washed).

[0065] The outer barrel 2 can be a hollow cylindrical body 21. The outer barrel body 21 can be fixed to the inside of the box 1 by the outer barrel support 22. Figure 2 An example is shown where the outer tub support 22 has a spring (connecting the upper space of the outer tub body to the box) and a damper (connecting the lower space of the outer tub body to the box).

[0066] An outer tub inlet 211 is provided in the space provided by the outer tub body 21, facing the panel inlet 131. The panel inlet 131 and the outer tub inlet 211 are connected by a sealing gasket 212. The sealing gasket 212 is made of an elastomer such as rubber and is a device that prevents water inside the outer tub body 21 from draining into the box body 1, thereby minimizing the transmission of vibrations from the outer tub body 21 to the box body 1.

[0067] The outer barrel body 21 can receive water through the water supply section 23, and the water stored in the outer barrel body 21 can be discharged to the outside of the box 1 through the drain section 25.

[0068] The drainage section 25 may include: a pump 252 located at a lower position than the outer tub body 21; a first drain pipe 251 connecting the outer tub body 21 and the pump 252; and a second drain pipe 253 guiding the water discharged from the pump 252 to the outside of the tank.

[0069] The water supply unit 23 may include: a water supply pipe 231, which connects a water source located outside the box and the outer barrel body 21; and a water supply valve 233, which controls the opening and closing of the water supply pipe 231.

[0070] As shown in the figure, the garment handling device 100 may also include a detergent supply unit 24.

[0071] like Figure 3 As shown, the detergent supply unit 24 may include: a drawer cover 241 disposed inside the housing 1; a connecting pipe 242 connecting the drawer cover to the outer tub body 21; and a drawer 243 that can be drawn out from the drawer cover 241 through a drawer inlet 133 disposed on the mounting panel 13.

[0072] The drawer 243 may include: a chamber 245 providing space for storing detergent; and a drain path 247 for draining the detergent from the chamber into the drawer cover 241. If the water level of the liquid stored in the chamber 245 exceeds a preset water level, the drain path 247 may be a watertrap (such as a siphon) that moves the liquid toward the drawer cover 241.

[0073] When the detergent supply unit 24 is provided in the laundry handling device 100, the water supply unit 23 may also have a nozzle 232 for supplying water to the chamber 245. The nozzle 232 may be fixed to the cabinet 1 in such a way that it forms the upper surface of the drawer cover 241, and the water supply pipe 231 may connect the nozzle 232 and the water supply source.

[0074] A drawer panel 248 may be provided on the front of the drawer 243. The drawer panel 248 may have a shape that closes the drawer opening 133, and a drawer handle may be provided on the drawer panel 248.

[0075] like Figure 2 As shown, the roller 3 may include: a roller body 31 located inside the outer barrel body 21 and having a cylindrical shape; and a drive unit 32 that rotatably fixes the roller body 21 to the outer barrel body 21.

[0076] A roller inlet 311 is provided in the space provided by the roller body 31 facing the outer tub inlet 211. Therefore, clothes can be put into the roller body 31 through the panel inlet 131, the outer tub inlet 211 and the roller inlet 311.

[0077] The drum body 31 is provided with a drum through hole 312 that connects the inside of the drum body to the outside. The drum through hole 312 can be respectively provided on the circumferential surface, the front surface (the surface covering the drum inlet) and the rear surface of the drum body 31. Therefore, water or detergent supplied to the inside of the outer drum body 21 can be supplied to the inside of the drum body 31 through the drum through hole 312.

[0078] The drive unit 32 may include: a stator 321, fixed to the rear of the outer drum body 21, forming a rotating magnetic field; a rotor 322, which is rotated by the rotating magnetic field; and a rotating shaft 323, which passes through the rear of the outer drum body 21 and connects the drum body 31 and the rotor 322.

[0079] like Figure 3As shown, the mounting panel 13 can be fixed to the housing body 11 via the panel support 12. That is, the panel support 12 can be fixed to the housing body 11, and the mounting panel 13 can be fixed to the panel support 12. In this case, as... Figure 4 As shown, the panel support portion 12 may be provided with a drawer through hole 121 through which the drawer 243 passes.

[0080] The interface P can also be fixed in the interface mounting slot provided in the panel support 12, and can be fixed to the mounting panel 13 in such a way as to be located in the interface mounting slot.

[0081] like Figure 5 As shown, the interface P may include: a circuit board (first circuit board) 4, located inside the housing 1; an encoder 5, fixed to the circuit board, located inside the housing 1; an actuator 7, passing through the mounting panel 13 and connected to the encoder 5; and a display 8, passing through the mounting panel 13 and fixed to the encoder 5 or the first circuit board 4.

[0082] The first circuit board 4 is a board having control circuits required for the control (electric control, operation control) of at least one of the drive unit 32, the water supply valve 233, and the pump 252, and can be fixed to the mounting panel 13 or the panel support unit 12 by the housing 41.

[0083] The housing 41 may have any shape capable of fixing the first circuit board 4 to the mounting panel 13 or the panel support portion 12. Figure 5 An example is shown where the housing 41 has a hexahedral shape with one side (facing the panel support) open.

[0084] The housing 41 may be provided with a boss that sets the position of the first circuit board 4. Figure 5 An example is shown where the boss includes a first boss 411 and a second boss 412. In this case, the first circuit board 4 may have a substrate through hole 42 through which the first boss 411 passes and a boss insertion hole 43 through which the second boss 412 passes. The second boss 412 may be located in the left and right spaces of the first boss 411, or it may be located in the upper and lower spaces of the first boss 411.

[0085] The display unit 8 is connected to a wire 822, which may be a power line supplying power to the display unit or a communication line enabling the display unit 8 to communicate with devices inside the housing, including the first circuit board 4.

[0086] A first boss through hole 413 may be provided on the first boss 411, and a wire through hole 123 may be provided on the panel support portion 12 (see reference). Figure 4 In this case, the wire 822 is inserted into the first boss through hole 413 and the wire through hole 123, thereby extending into the interior of the housing 1.

[0087] The first circuit board 4 may also be provided with a first input section 46 and a second input section 47. The first input section 46 may be a device for inputting a control command requesting power to the garment handling device 100, and the second input section 47 may be a device for inputting a command requesting the execution of the control command displayed on the display section 8 or a command requesting the temporary interruption of the control command being executed in the garment handling device 100.

[0088] The first input unit 46 and the second input unit 47 sense the static electricity of the user's body, thereby generating a control signal.

[0089] At this time, the first circuit board 4 can receive touch signals generated when the user's body comes into contact with the first input section 46 or the second input section 47.

[0090] The first input unit 46 may include: a first button 461 exposed to the outside of the housing 1; a first sensing sensor 464 fixed to the first circuit board 4; and a conductor 463 (a first touch spring) connecting the first button and the first sensing sensor. Similarly, the second input unit 47 may include: a second button 471 exposed to the outside of the housing 1; a second sensing sensor 474 fixed to the first circuit board 4; and a conductor (not shown, a second touch spring) connecting the second button and the second sensing sensor.

[0091] like Figure 3 As shown, the mounting panel 13 is provided with a first button mounting part 14a and a second button mounting part 14b. The first button 461 can be exposed to the outside of the housing 1 through the first button mounting part 14a, and the second button 471 can be exposed to the outside of the housing 1 through the second button mounting part 14b.

[0092] The first input unit 46 and the second input unit 47 can be separately arranged in the left and right spaces of the display unit 8, or separately arranged in the upper and lower spaces of the display unit, or arranged vertically or horizontally in one of the spaces in the left or right space of the display unit.

[0093] like Figure 5As shown, the first button conductor 463 and the second button conductor can be formed in the form of coils to provide restoring force to the first button 461 and the second button 471. Furthermore, a first stop 462 limiting the range of motion of the first button can be provided in the first input portion 46, and a second stop (not shown) limiting the range of motion of the second button can be provided in the second input portion 47, to prevent the first button 461 and the second button 471 from detaching from the button mounting portions 14a and 14b, respectively.

[0094] The encoder 5 is a device that rotatably fixes the actuator 7 to the first circuit board 4, and is a device that generates an electrical signal when the actuator 7 rotates (or generates different set electrical signals according to the rotation angle of the actuator).

[0095] Figure 6 The image shows the state of the button installed on the mounting panel and a cross-sectional view of the button.

[0096] Reference Figure 6 The first input unit 46 and the second input unit 47 can be configured relative to each other with reference to the interface P. Additionally, the first button mounting unit 14a and the second button mounting unit 14b can be configured relative to each other with reference to the interface P.

[0097] Hereinafter, the first input section 46 and the first button mounting section 14a are specifically described or shown in this specification. Hereinafter, the first button mounting section 14a will be referred to as the button mounting section 14. However, the same principles applicable to the first button mounting section 14a can also be applied to the second button mounting section 14b.

[0098] In addition, in this specification, the first button 461 is referred to as button 461. However, the same applies to the first button 461. That is, although not illustrated, the specific description of the first button 461 also applies to the second button 471.

[0099] The same description of the first input unit 46 can also be applied to the second input unit 47.

[0100] A garment handling device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a button 461 attached to the mounting panel 13. The button 461 may be exposed to the outside of the housing 1. The button 461 is accessible to a user.

[0101] Specifically, the button 461 may include a button body 4611 located in the button mounting portion 14. The button body 4611 may be configured to protrude to the outside of the housing 1, allowing it to be touched by the user's body.

[0102] Additionally, the button 461 may include a button coupling body 4613 supporting the button body 4611. The button coupling body 4613 extends from the button body 4611 toward the direction of the roller 3. That is, the button coupling body 4613 extends from the button body 4611 toward the interior of the housing 1.

[0103] The button connecting body 4613 is connected to the button mounting part 14 and can be supported such that the button body 4611 is located in the button mounting part 14. The button connecting body 4613 can be integrally formed with the button body 4611.

[0104] Specifically, the button assembly body 4613 is located inside the housing 1, which can restrict the movement of the button body 4611 away from the roller 3. That is, it can prevent the button 461 from detaching from the button mounting part 14 to the outside of the housing 1.

[0105] Figure 7 A perspective view of the mounting panel and the button mounting part, which are provided with the button mounting part, is shown from the outside of the housing.

[0106] Figure 8 A perspective view of the mounting panel and the button mounting part, which are provided with the button mounting part, is shown from the inside of the housing.

[0107] Refer to together Figure 7 and Figure 8 The button mounting portion 14 may include a button mounting hole 141 that passes through the mounting panel 13. Here, the button mounting portion 14 refers to the first button mounting portion 14a. However, the description of the button mounting portion 14 can also be applied to the second button mounting portion 14b.

[0108] The button mounting hole 141 can pass through the side of the mounting panel 13 where the panel insertion port 131 is formed. The side of the mounting panel 13 where the panel insertion port 131 is formed can be defined as the mounting plate 138. That is, the button mounting hole 141 can pass through the mounting plate 138.

[0109] Additionally, the button mounting portion 14 may also include a button receiving rib 142, which extends from the edge of the button mounting hole 141 toward the direction of the roller 3. Specifically, the button receiving rib 142 may extend from the edge of the button mounting hole 141 toward the interior of the housing 1. The button receiving rib 142 may be arranged along the periphery of the button 461. That is, the button receiving rib 142 may form a space for mounting the button 461.

[0110] Additionally, the button mounting portion 14 may include a button mounting rib 143, which extends from the button receiving rib 142 toward the button mounting hole 141. Specifically, when the button mounting hole 141 is circular, the button mounting rib 143 may extend radially inward from the inner circumferential surface of the button receiving rib 142.

[0111] The button receiving rib 142 and the button mounting rib 143 can form a space to accommodate the button 461. The button mounting rib 143 can extend from the button receiving rib 142 by a predetermined distance, thereby forming a hole communicating with the button mounting hole 141. That is, the button mounting rib 143 can extend from the button receiving rib 142 without closing the button mounting hole 141.

[0112] On the other hand, the button mounting portion 14 may also include a rib-cutting portion 144, which is formed by cutting a portion of the button receiving rib 142 and the button mounting rib 143. The rib-cutting portion 144 may be recessed from the tubular button receiving rib 142 and the button mounting rib 143. In other words, the rib-cutting portion 144 can be formed by cutting a portion of the button receiving rib 142 and the button mounting rib 143.

[0113] More specifically, the rib cut-off portion 144 can be formed by a recess in a portion of the button receiving rib 142, and a portion of the button mounting rib 143 corresponding to the recessed portion of the button receiving rib 142 can be cut off.

[0114] The rib cutout 144 can provide space for a portion of the button 461. Furthermore, the rib cutout 144 may be formed only in a portion of the periphery of the button receiving rib 142 and the button mounting rib 143. For example, when the button receiving rib 142 and the button mounting rib 143 have a tubular shape, the rib cutout 144 is preferably provided in no more than 40% of the periphery of the button receiving rib 142 and the button mounting rib 143.

[0115] As described below, the rib cutting portion 144 can perform the function of guiding the assembly personnel to perform the assembly intuitively without confusing the assembly direction during the process of attaching the button 461 to the button mounting portion 14.

[0116] Additionally, the button mounting portion 14 may also include a housing mounting portion 146 supporting the housing 41. The housing mounting portion 146 extends from the mounting panel 13 toward the roller 3. However, it is not limited to this; the housing mounting portion 146 may extend from the button receiving rib 142 toward the roller 3. Furthermore, the housing mounting portion 146 may extend from the button placement rib 143 toward the roller 3. The housing mounting portion 146 may be disposed opposite to the rib cutting portion 144. The housing mounting portion 146 will be described in detail later.

[0117] Figure 9 A button according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0118] Reference Figure 9 The button 461 may include: a button body 4611 located in the button mounting portion 14 and accessible to the user; a button extension body 4612 extending from the edge of the button body 4611 and located inside the housing 1; and a button coupling body 4613 extending from the button body 4611 and fixing the button body 4611 to the mounting panel 13.

[0119] The button body 4611 can be cylindrical. Specifically, it can be coin-shaped with a height smaller than its radius. Additionally, the surface of the button body 4611 exposed to the outside of the housing can be engraved with a pattern to allow the user to visually identify the button's function. The accompanying drawings show an example of an engraved pattern representing a power button. As another example, a pattern representing start / pause can be engraved. However, it is not limited to the examples described above, and various patterns can be engraved.

[0120] The user can transmit a signal to the first circuit board 4 by touching the button body 4611. If the button body 4611 is made of a conductive material, when the user touches the button body 4611, the control signal can be transmitted to the first circuit board 4 through the button conductor 463.

[0121] If the button body 4611 is made of a non-conductive material, a button touch film 4617 capable of identifying whether it is in contact with the user's body can be fixed on the side of the button body 4611 opposite to the first circuit board 4 (see reference). Figure 15 Thus, the touch signal can be transmitted to the first circuit board 4.

[0122] On the other hand, the button extension body 4612 can extend from the edge of the button body 4611. Specifically, as described above, when the button body 4611 has a cylindrical shape, the button extension body 4612 can extend radially outward from the outer peripheral surface of the button body 4611. The button extension body 4612 can be provided only on one side of the edge of the button body 4611. In particular, the button extension body 4612 can extend from the side of the periphery of the button body 4611 located inside the housing 1.

[0123] Additionally, the button coupling body 4613 can extend from the button body 4611 toward the direction of the roller 3. The button coupling body 4613 is coupled to the button receiving rib 142 or the button mounting rib 143 and can support the button body 4611.

[0124] The button coupling body 4613 can determine the position of the button body 4611. The button coupling body 4613 has a hook shape, which can restrict the movement of the button body 4611 in the button mounting part 14.

[0125] Additionally, the button 461 may also include a button protrusion body 4614 protruding from the edge of the button body 4611. The button protrusion body 4614 may extend from the button body 4611 toward the edge of the button mounting hole 141 and may protrude to the outside of the housing 1.

[0126] The button protrusion 4614 may extend along the periphery of the button body 4611. The button protrusion 4614 may extend from the edge of the button body 4611 toward the edge of the button mounting hole 141. The button protrusion 4614 may cover the space formed between the edge of the button mounting hole 141 and the button body 4611.

[0127] The button protrusion 4614 prevents foreign matter from flowing into the area between the edge of the button mounting hole 141 and the button body 4611. Since a plurality of electronic components, including the first circuit board 4, are located behind the button body 4611, these components may be damaged if foreign matter, such as water, flows in through the button mounting hole 141. Therefore, the button protrusion 4614 effectively improves the reliability and stability of the garment handling device by preventing the inflow of foreign matter.

[0128] Figure 10 The state of the button being attached to the button mounting section is shown from the inside of the housing.

[0129] Reference Figure 10The button extension body 4612 can extend from the edge of the button body 4611. In particular, the button extension body 4612 can extend parallel to the mounting plate 138. Furthermore, the button extension body 4612 and the button body 4611 can form a single surface. In particular, this single surface can be formed opposite to the roller. Specifically, the button body 4611 and the button extension body 4612 can form a single surface parallel to the mounting plate 138 on the inner side of the housing 1.

[0130] Additionally, the button extension body 4612 can be located at the rib cut portion 144. The button extension body 4612 being positioned at the rib cut portion 144 prevents the button body 4611 from rotating. That is, the button extension body 4612 being located at the rib cut portion 144 restricts the movement of the button body 4611.

[0131] In particular, the button extension body 4612 can be configured to contact a portion of the button receiving rib 142 in which the rib cutout 144 is formed. In other words, the rib cutout 144 can determine the position where the button extension body 4612 is configured.

[0132] Refer again Figure 9 The surface of the button body 4611 exposed to the outside of the housing 1 can be engraved or drawn with a pattern that the user can visually recognize. If the engagement position of the button 461 is not determined during assembly, the user may have difficulty accurately recognizing the pattern. In this case, the rib cutout 144 can determine the configuration of the button 461 by determining the position of the button extension body 4612. In other words, when the button extension body 4612 is located at the rib cutout 144, the pattern is positioned accurately, so that the user can easily recognize it.

[0133] That is, during the assembly of the button, the assembler can assemble the button into the accurate position simply by placing the button extension body 4612 onto the rib cutting portion 144 without considering the position of the pattern. Therefore, it has the effect of improving the assemblability of the button 461. In particular, it can prevent the position of the pattern engraved on the button 461 from being misaligned due to rotation when the button 461 is attached to the button mounting portion 14.

[0134] On the other hand, the button engaging body 4613 can be engaged with the button mounting rib 143. The button engaging body 4613 can be engaged with the side of the button mounting rib 143 facing the roller 3. That is, the button engaging body 4613 can be hooked into the button mounting rib 143.

[0135] Specifically, the button assembly body 4613 can restrict the button body 4611 from moving outward from the housing 1. In particular, the button assembly body 4613 can restrict the button body 4611 from moving away from the button mounting rib 143.

[0136] That is, the button mounting rib 143 can prevent the button body 4611 from moving into the housing 1, and the button coupling body 4613 can prevent the button body 4611 from moving out of the housing 1. Therefore, the position of the button body 4611 in the button mounting part 14 can be determined by the button mounting rib 143 and the button coupling body 4613.

[0137] The button engaging body 4613 can elastically deform during the process of engaging with the button mounting rib 143. Therefore, during the insertion of the button body 4611 into the button mounting hole 141, the button engaging body 4613 moves a predetermined distance away from the button mounting rib 143, and then, upon completion of engagement, can elastically deform again to engage with the button mounting rib 143. That is, during the insertion of the button body 4611 into the button mounting hole 141, the button engaging body 4613 can elastically deform towards the center of the button body 4611.

[0138] If the button 461 is engaged, the button receiving rib 142 is disposed along the edge of the button body 4611, and the button mounting rib 143 can support one side of the button body 4611. The button mounting rib 143 can support the side of the button body 4611 facing the roller.

[0139] On the other hand, the mounting panel 13 may include components that are attached to the housing 41 (see reference 41). Figure 5 The housing mounting portion 146 may also include a housing mounting portion 146 extending from the button receiving rib 142 or the button placement rib 143. The housing mounting portion 146 may extend from the mounting plate 138. The housing mounting portion 146 may be supported such that the housing 41 is located inside the housing 1.

[0140] The housing mounting portion 146 may include: a mounting extension body 1461 extending from the button receiving rib 142 or the button mounting rib 143 toward the roller 3; and a mounting fastening hole 1462 penetrating the mounting extension body 1461. Alternatively, the mounting extension body 1461 may extend from the mounting plate 138 toward the roller 3.

[0141] A portion of the housing 41 is inserted into the mounting fastening hole 1462, thereby supporting the mounting extension body 1461. The housing 41 can be directly attached to the mounting panel 13 via the housing mounting portion 146. Therefore, the first circuit board 4 mounted on the housing 41 can also be located inside the housing 1.

[0142] Figure 11 The process of attaching a button to a button mounting part according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 12 The process of attaching a button to a button mounting part according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0143] Reference Figure 11 and Figure 12 When the button 461 is attached to the button mounting part 14, the button extension body 4612 may first be located at the rib cutting part 144, and then the button body 4611 rotates from the outside of the housing 1 toward the button mounting rib 143 and attaches.

[0144] That is, after determining the installation position of the button 461 using the button extension body 4612 and the rib cutting portion 144, the button body 4611 can be pressed from the outside of the housing 1 towards the inside and attached to the button mounting portion 14. If the button body 4611 is pressed into the installation position, the button attachment body 4613 can be attached to the button mounting rib 143.

[0145] In other words, the button 461 can be attached from the outside of the housing 1. With the attachment described above, no additional connecting members are needed to secure the button 461 to the button mounting portion 14. Furthermore, the button extension body 4612 and the rib cutout 144 can determine the button's mounting position, thus improving assemblability.

[0146] When assembling the button, the assembler can simply press the button body 4611 after positioning the button extension body 4612 on the rib cut 144 to assemble it. Alternatively, through a series of processes, the button 461 can be assembled into the correct position.

[0147] Furthermore, due to the structure of assembling the button 461 from the front, the space formed between the button 461 and the button mounting portion 14 can be minimized. Therefore, it has the effect of preventing foreign matter from flowing into the space between the button 461 and the button mounting portion 14. In particular, it can prevent foreign matter from flowing into the periphery of the button mounting hole 141 and between the button 461.

[0148] On the other hand, refer to Figure 12According to another embodiment of the present invention, the mounting panel 13 may further include a guide groove 145 passing through the button mounting rib 143. In other words, the button mounting portion 14 may further include a guide groove 145 passing through the button mounting rib 143. Additionally, the button 461 may further include a button guide protrusion 4615 inserted into the guide groove 145. The button guide protrusion 4615 may protrude from the button body 4611 toward the button mounting rib 143.

[0149] The button guide protrusion 4615, together with the button extension body 4612, can determine the mounting position of the button body 4611. As described above, a pattern can be engraved on the exposed surface of the button body 4611. Depending on the mounting angle of the button body 4611, the shape of the pattern as perceived by the user may vary. Therefore, it is important to place the button body 4611 in the accurate position. The button guide protrusion 4615 can guide the button body 4611 to be aligned in the accurate assembly position.

[0150] If the button guide protrusion 4615 is inserted into the guide groove 145, the pattern engraved on the button body 4611 can be exposed to the user in an appropriate state. Therefore, when assembling the button 461, the assembler does not need to worry about the button's position. In particular, if the button guide protrusion 4615 is inserted into the guide groove 145, the assembler can identify that it is assembled in the correct position. Therefore, the button guide protrusion 4615 and the guide groove 145 can improve assemblability and shorten the assembly time. That is, the button guide protrusion 4615 and the guide groove 145 have the effect of reducing the assembly cost of the button 461.

[0151] The assembly process of the button 461, which is equipped with the button guide protrusion 4615, is described below. When assembling the button 461, the assembler can position the button extension body 4612 against the rib cutout 144. Then, pressure is applied to the button body 4611, allowing it to rotate around the contact point between the button extension body 4612 and the button receiving rib 142. As the button body 4611 approaches the button mounting rib 143, the button guide protrusion 4615 can be inserted into the guide groove 145.

[0152] If the button extension body 4612 is located at the rib cut portion 144, and the button guide protrusion 4615 is inserted into the guide groove 145, the button body 4611 can be prevented from rotating in the button mounting hole 141, thereby ensuring its position. That is, the above structure improves the assemblability of the button 461.

[0153] On the other hand, the button guide protrusion 4615 may be located in the button body 4611 in a direction away from the button extension body 4612. Specifically, the button guide protrusion 4615 may be formed at a position opposite to the button extension body 4612. That is, the button extension body 4612 and the button guide protrusion 4615 may be spaced apart from each other on a line passing through the center of the button body 4611.

[0154] Additionally, the guide groove 145 can be positioned corresponding to the button guide protrusion 4615. Therefore, the guide groove 145 can be positioned opposite the rib cut portion 144.

[0155] When configured as described above, the button extension body 4612 and the button guide protrusion 4615 can support the button body 4611 from both sides, thereby providing more secure support for the button body 4611.

[0156] On the other hand, the button mounting portion 14 may further include a button connecting rib 147 extending from the button placement rib 143 toward the roller 3. The button connecting rib 147 can support the button connecting body 4613. The button receiving rib 142 and the button connecting rib 147 can be connected in a stepped manner by the button placement rib 143. With the button connecting rib 147, the button body 4611 can be supported by the button placement rib 143, and the button connecting body 4613 can be supported by the button connecting rib 147. That is, the positions of the button mounting portion 14 supporting the button body 4611 and the button connecting body 4613 are separated, so the button mounting portion 14 can more firmly support the button 461.

[0157] On the other hand, the button 461 may also include a button protrusion body 4614, which extends from the edge of the button body 4611 and closes the button mounting hole 141. The button protrusion body 4614 may be located outside the housing 1. On the other hand, the button protrusion body 4614 may be further away from the roller than the button extension body 4612.

[0158] The button protrusion 4614 can close the space formed between the edge of the button mounting hole 141 and the button body 4611. The button protrusion 4614 can prevent foreign matter from flowing into the space between the edge of the button mounting hole 141 and the button body 4611.

[0159] The button protrusion body 4614 can extend along the edge of the button body 4611. That is, the button protrusion body 4614 can increase the area of ​​the portion of the button body 4611 exposed to the outside of the housing 1.

[0160] Additionally, the button protrusion 4614 can extend from the button body 4611 and contact the button receiving rib 142. The button protrusion 4614 can contact the button receiving rib 142, thereby obscuring the button mounting hole 141.

[0161] On the other hand, the button receiving rib 142 may have a predetermined curvature at the edge of the button mounting hole 141. That is, the connection between the button receiving rib 142 and the mounting plate 138 may be arc-shaped. In this case, the side of the button protruding body 4614 opposite to the button receiving rib 142 may have a curvature corresponding to the curvature of the button receiving rib 142.

[0162] On the other hand, the button protrusion 4614 may protrude further than the distance between the receiving rib 142 and the button body 4611. When configured as described above, the button protrusion 4614 can cover the space formed between the receiving rib 142 and the button body 4611. Furthermore, the button protrusion 4614 can prevent the space from being exposed to the outside.

[0163] Figure 13 The image shows a cross-section of the part of the garment cutting device with the button installed in a direction parallel to the ground. Figure 14 A cross-section of the portion of the garment cutting device with the button installed is shown along the height direction.

[0164] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 14 The button receiving rib extends with a predetermined curvature C1 relative to the mounting plate 138, and the side of the button protrusion body 4614 opposite to the button receiving rib 142 may have a curvature C2 corresponding to the curvature C1. When a plurality of curvatures C1 and C2 are arranged corresponding to each other, the button protrusion body 4614 can more effectively close the button mounting hole 141.

[0165] In particular, the button protrusion body 4614 can extend from the edge of the button body 4611, and its extension length can increase in the direction away from the roller 3. In other words, the length of the button protrusion body 4614 extending from the button body 4611 can increase as it moves away from the button extension body 4612.

[0166] On the other hand, the first circuit board 4 and the button 461 can be configured spaced apart from each other. Furthermore, the button conductor 463 can connect the button 461 and the first circuit board 4. The button conductor 463 may include: a conductive rod 4632 connected to the first circuit board 4; and a spring 4631 connecting the conductive rod 4632 and the button 461. The spring 4631 is formed of a material with elastic force and can effectively connect the button 461 and the conductive rod 4632.

[0167] When the spring 4631 is made of an elastic material, it can make closer contact with the side of the button 461 that contacts the spring 4631. If a user touches the button body 4611 exposed to the outside of the housing 1, the electrostatic capacitance changes instantaneously due to the user's body, and this signal can be transmitted to the first circuit board 4 through the spring 4631 and the conductive rod 4632. The first circuit board 4 can control the movement of the roller 3 by recognizing this signal. Figure 13 As shown, the button conductor 463 can be composed of a combination of a conductive rod 4632 and a spring 4631, but is not limited thereto, and can be formed by various configurations that can transmit the user's touch signal to the first circuit board 4.

[0168] Additionally, the housing 41 can be coupled to the housing mounting portion 146. The housing 41 may have a housing coupling protrusion 415 at the portion where it engages with the housing mounting portion 146, and the housing coupling protrusion 415 can engage with the mounting fastening hole 1462. By coupling the housing 41 to the housing mounting portion 146, the first circuit board 4 can be disposed inside the housing 1.

[0169] On the other hand, the first input portion 46 may further include a support member 466 coupled to the first circuit board 4. The support member 466, coupled to the first circuit board 4, may be located between the button 461 and the first circuit board 4. The support member 466 can provide space for the button conductor 463. In other words, the support member 466 can accommodate the button conductor 463. The support member 466 can prevent foreign matter from flowing into the button conductor 463 and interfering with the touch signal.

[0170] Additionally, the first input unit 46 may also include a light-emitting member 465 attached to the first circuit board 4. The light-emitting member 465 may be located on the button body 4611 and the first circuit board 4. The light-emitting member 465 may be illuminated by the first circuit board 4, and if the light-emitting member 465 is illuminated, the user can identify the light emitted from the light-emitting member 465 through the button body 4611.

[0171] like Figure 9As shown, a pattern can be engraved on the exposed surface of the button body 4611. When the light-emitting component 465 is illuminated, the user can identify the light emitted from the pattern. Therefore, the user can more easily identify the button and readily recognize the button that performs the function based on the pattern engraved on it. That is, the light-emitting component 465 can improve the usability of the button 461. The pattern engraved on the button body 4611 can be configured to allow light emitted from the light-emitting component 465 to pass through.

[0172] The light-emitting component 465 can be supported by the support member 466. The light-emitting component 465, supported by the support member 466, can be lit or turned off according to the control signal of the first circuit board 4.

[0173] On the other hand, the button conductor 463 can connect the button extension body 4612 and the first circuit board 4. A light-emitting member 465 can be provided on the portion of the button 461 opposite to the button body 4611. Therefore, the button conductor 463 can connect the button 461 and the first circuit board 4 while avoiding the light-emitting member 465. The button conductor 463 can contact the button 461 while avoiding the light-emitting member 465, and can also contact the button extension body 4612.

[0174] At this time, the button extension body 4612 can expand the area that the button conductor 463 can contact, so the button conductor 463 can more smoothly transmit the user's touch signal input to the button 461 to the first circuit board 4.

[0175] However, this is not the only possibility; the button conductor 463 may contact the button body 4611. That is, the button conductor 463 may connect the button body 4611 and the first circuit board 4.

[0176] on the other hand, Figure 15 A button according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 16 A button according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0177] Reference Figure 8 , Figure 10 The mounting panel 13 can be made of conductive materials such as stainless steel. That is, it can be made of metal. Furthermore, the button 461 attached to the mounting panel 13 can also be formed of conductive material to immediately recognize the user's physical contact.

[0178] However, since both the mounting panel 13 and the button 461 are made of conductive material, if a high current is applied to the outside of the housing 1, the current can be transmitted to the first circuit board 4 through the mounting panel 13 and the button 461. The first circuit board 4 is at risk of damage when a high current is applied. Therefore, cutting off the transmission of an unexpected high current to the first circuit board 4 increases the reliability of the first circuit board 4, protecting it from damage when current is applied to the outside of the housing 1.

[0179] To address the aforementioned situation, the mounting panel 13 can be formed of a conductive material, and the button 461 can be formed of a non-conductive material. However, if the button 461 is formed of a non-conductive material, it needs to be configured as a touch-sensitive button capable of inputting control commands based on contact signals.

[0180] Therefore, as Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, the button 461 may include a button touch film 4617, which senses whether the user's body is in contact with the button 461. The button touch film 4617 may be fixed in the button on the side facing the roller 3. In this case, the button 461 is preferably formed to be thin enough that the button touch film 4617 can detect changes in capacitance occurring on the side opposite to the side on which the button touch film 4617 is fixed.

[0181] The first circuit board 4 can receive signals sensed by the button touch film 4617. Furthermore, the button conductor 463 can connect the button touch film 4617 and the first circuit board 4.

[0182] As described above, if the mounting panel 13 is formed of a conductive material and the button 461 is formed of a non-conductive material, even if a high current is applied to the mounting panel 13 or the button 461, the current can be prevented from being transmitted to the first circuit board 4, thereby protecting the first circuit board 4.

[0183] Refer again Figure 8 It can be confirmed that the button mounting part 14 passes through the mounting panel 13, and the button mounting hole 141 forms a gap in the mounting panel 13.

[0184] In particular, refer to Figure 10 It can be confirmed that when the button 461 is attached to the button mounting part 14, the button mounting rib 143 is also formed along the periphery of the button mounting hole 141 to form a gap.

[0185] After the garment processing device is assembled, a surge test can be performed on it. A surge test involves using peak voltage, rapid rise time, pulse waveforms, etc., to simulate instantaneous overvoltage phenomena such as lightning strikes, in order to test the durability of electronic products.

[0186] Surge testing can be performed by applying an overvoltage from outside the garment handling device. That is, an overvoltage can be applied to the housing 1. If an overvoltage flows into the housing 1 under the surge test conditions described above, sparks may be generated in the gap formed by the button mounting portion 14. That is, even if the button 461 is made of a non-conductive material, sparks may be generated in the gap formed by the button mounting portion 14 because the button mounting portion 14 is made of a conductive material.

[0187] The sparks described above are not limited to those generated in the surge test described above, but may also be generated in various usage environments of the garment handling device.

[0188] Specifically, sparks may be generated in the button receiving rib 142 or the button mounting rib 143. These sparks can flow into the button touch film 4617 or the button conductor 463, causing an instantaneous overcurrent to flow into the first circuit board 4, which may damage the circuit. Therefore, a structure can be adapted to prevent damage to the first circuit board 4 from sparks as described above.

[0189] Reference Figure 15 In one embodiment of the present invention, the button 461 may include a button protection rib 4616, which can prevent the first circuit board 4 from being damaged by the sparks described above. The button protection rib 4616 can protrude from the surface of the button 461 in the direction of the roller 3.

[0190] In particular, the button protection rib 4616 can extend along the periphery of the button touch film 4617. That is, the button protection rib 4616 can extend along the periphery of the button touch film 4617 to prevent sparks generated at the button mounting portion 14 from being transmitted to the button touch film 4617. In other words, the button protection rib 4616 can surround the button touch film 4617.

[0191] However, the button protection rib 4616 does not need to be provided along the entire periphery of the button touch film 4617; it can be provided only for a portion of it. Additionally, the button protection rib 4616 can be provided on the outer side of the button touch film 4617 in a manner that separates it from the button touch film 4617.

[0192] That is, the button touch film 4617 can be located inside the button protection rib 4616.

[0193] In particular, the button touch film 4617 can be disposed in the button body 4611 and the button extension body 4612 of the button 461. Specifically, the button touch film 4617 can be fixed in the surface of the button body 4611 and the button extension body 4612 facing the direction of the roller 3.

[0194] The button protection rib 4616 can also be provided on the button body 4611 and the button extension body 4612. The button protection rib 4616 can prevent sparks generated by the button receiving rib 142 or the button mounting rib 143 from being transmitted to the button touch membrane 4617.

[0195] More specifically, the button protection rib 4616 may include a first protection rib 4616a protruding from the button body 4611 and a second protection rib 4616b protruding from the button extension body 4612. The first protection rib 4616a and the second protection rib 4616b may be integrally formed to create a closed curve.

[0196] That is, the first protective rib 4616a can surround the portion of the button touch film 4617 that is fixed to the button body 4611, and the second protective rib 4616b can surround the portion of the button touch film 4617 that is fixed to the button extension body 4612. Thus, the first protective rib 4616a and the second protective rib 4616b can surround the entire button touch film 4617.

[0197] On the other hand, according to another embodiment of the present invention, the button protection rib 4616 may include a protection rib cut portion 4616c, which is formed by cutting a portion of the second protection rib 4616b. The protection rib cut portion 4616c may be formed by cutting a portion of the second protection rib 4616b away from the first protection rib 4616a. Thus, the first protection rib 4616a and the second protection rib 4616b are integrally disposed, with one side having the protection rib cut portion 4616c open, and the protection rib 4616 can form an open curve.

[0198] Although the button protection rib 4616 has the protection rib cut-out portion 4616c, since the portion with the protection rib cut-out portion 4616c is separated from the portion that generates sparks, the first circuit board 4 can be sufficiently prevented from being damaged by sparks.

[0199] On the other hand, the protective rib cutout 4616c can open one side of the button protective rib 4616, thereby improving the assemblability of the process of attaching the button touch film 4617. That is, even with the protective rib cutout 4616c, damage to the first circuit board 4 can be sufficiently prevented, and attaching the button touch film 4617 can be made easier. Therefore, the button touch film 4617 is further attached to the button 461, thereby improving the recognizability of the button touch film 4617.

[0200] On the other hand, the button protection rib 4616 can be configured to surround a portion of the button conductor 463. In particular, the button protection rib 4616 can be configured to surround at least a portion of the button conductor 463. Therefore, the button protection rib 4616 can prevent sparks generated at the button mounting portion 14 from being transmitted to the button conductor.

[0201] On the other hand, sparks may be generated in the button mounting rib 143, potentially from one side of the rib 143 to the opposite side. In this case, if the button protection rib 4616 is located in the path of the spark, the button protection rib 4616 can further effectively prevent the spark from being transmitted to the button touch membrane 4617 or the button conductor 463.

[0202] Therefore, the protrusion height of the button protection rib 4616 can be equal to or greater than the extension length of the button coupling body 4613. The button coupling body 4613 can be coupled to the button mounting rib 143, so when the button protection rib 4616 protrudes longer than the button coupling body 4613, the button protection rib 4616 can further effectively block sparks generated by the button mounting rib 143.

[0203] Furthermore, the free end of the button protection rib 4616 can be closer to the first circuit board 4 than the button mounting rib 143. When arranged as described above, the button protection rib 4616 can block the opposing button mounting ribs 143 from passing each other. Therefore, the button protection rib 4616 can further effectively prevent the first circuit board 4 from being damaged by sparks.

[0204] like Figure 17 As shown, the encoder 5 may include: a fixing part 51, fixed to the first circuit board 4, on which the display part 8 is fixed; a rotating part 52, rotatably disposed on the fixing part 51, on which the actuator 7 is fixed; and a signal generating part 54, which generates an electrical signal when the rotating part 52 rotates.

[0205] The fixing part 51 may include: a fixing body 512, fixed to the first circuit board 4; a supporting body 511, extending from the fixing body 512, the rotating part 52 being rotatably fixed to the supporting body 511; and a body through hole 514, penetrating the fixing body and the supporting body, and connected to the substrate through hole 42 (connected to the first boss through hole).

[0206] The fixing body 512 may be cylindrical. A substrate fastening portion 513 may be provided on the circumferential surface of the fixing body 512 or on one side of the fixing body (the side facing the first circuit board). In this case, an encoder fixing hole 44 (see reference 4) may be provided on the first circuit board 4 for inserting the substrate fastening portion 513. Figure 5 ).

[0207] like Figure 5 As shown, the substrate fastening part 513 and the encoder fixing hole 44 are multiple, and the multiple encoder fixing holes 44 can be configured to surround the substrate through hole 42.

[0208] like Figure 17 As shown, the main body through hole 514 may have: a main body fixing part 531 for fixing the display part 8 to the fixing part 51; and a position setting groove 532 for preventing the display part 8 from rotating when the display part 8 is inserted into the main body through hole 514 (fixing the position of the display part).

[0209] The fastening body fixing portion 531 may have a protrusion protruding from at least one of the support body 511 and the fixing body 512 toward the center of the body through hole 514. The accompanying drawings show an example of the fastening body fixing portion 531 being provided on the support body 511.

[0210] The position setting groove 532 may be a groove in which one side of the fixing part 51 forming the main body through hole 514 is bent inward. In this case, the position setting groove 532 may be provided along the length direction of the main body through hole 514.

[0211] The rotating part 52 may have a rotating body 521 rotatably connected to the support body 511. The rotating body 521 shall be provided with a rotating body through hole through which the support body 511 passes.

[0212] The rotating body 521 may be provided with a shaft fastening part 522 for fastening the actuator 7. The shaft fastening part 522 may be a fastening hole that passes through the circumferential surface of the rotating body 521, or it may be a fastening groove that is recessed and bent on the circumferential surface of the rotating body 521.

[0213] The signal generating unit 54 may include: a magnet fixed to the rotating body 521; a sensor disposed on the fixed body 512 or the supporting body 511 to sense magnetic force; and a terminal connecting the sensor and the first circuit board 4. The magnet may be arranged in a state in which a plurality of permanent magnets are spaced apart along the circumferential surface of the rotating body 521.

[0214] like Figure 18 As shown, the first circuit board 4 on which the encoder 5 is assembled can be coated with an insulating material. This is to minimize the possibility of water supply to the first circuit board 4 causing a short circuit. When the insulating material is coated on one side of the first circuit board 4 (the side facing the mounting panel), an encoder cover 6 may also be included at the interface P to prevent the rotating body 521 from being fixed to the support body 511 due to the insulating material.

[0215] The encoder cover 6 is fixed to the first circuit board 4 and may have a tubular shape surrounding the encoder 5. That is, as shown in the figure, the encoder cover 6 may include: a fixing body cover 61, fixed to the first circuit board 4 and surrounding the fixing body 512; and a cover through hole 62, which passes through the fixing body cover 61 for the encoder 5 to be inserted.

[0216] The fixed main cover 61 may be provided with a substrate fastening part 611, and the first circuit board 4 may be provided with an encoder cover fixing hole 45 for fixing the substrate fastening part 611. There may be a plurality of substrate fastening parts 611 and encoder cover fixing holes 45, and the plurality of encoder cover fixing holes 45 may surround the substrate fastening part 513.

[0217] To drain water that flows into the interior of the fixed body cover 61, a cover outlet 612 may be provided on the circumferential surface of the fixed body cover 61. Preferably, the cover outlet 612 is located at the lowermost end of the circumferential surface of the fixed body cover 61.

[0218] On the other hand, after the encoder 5 and encoder cover 6 are both bonded to the first circuit board 4, the aforementioned insulating material is applied to the first circuit board 4. The insulating material sprayed onto a portion of the first circuit board 4 (the external space of the encoder cover) flows into the interior of the encoder cover 6 through the cover outlet 612. In the process described above, the distance L1 from the first circuit board to the uppermost point of the fixed body 512 is preferably set to be greater than or equal to the distance L2 from the first circuit board to the uppermost point of the cover outlet 612, so as to block the supply of the insulating material to the rotating body 521.

[0219] The encoder cover 6 may further include a support body cover 63, which extends from the fixed body cover 61 and surrounds the rotating body 521 (surrounding the support body). The support body cover 63 can restrict the movement of the actuator 7 along the diametrical direction of the cover through hole 62, thus preventing the actuator 7 from separating from the rotating body 521.

[0220] like Figure 19 As shown, the actuator 7 may include: a shaft 71, which passes through the mounting panel 13 and is fixed to the rotating body 521; and a handle 73, which is fixed to the shaft 71 and located outside the housing 1.

[0221] The housing 1 may be provided with a panel through hole 134 that passes through the mounting panel 13 (see reference). Figure 3 The shaft 71 can be inserted into the through hole 134 of the panel.

[0222] like Figure 20 As shown, the shaft 71 can be a tube with a shaft through hole 711 inside. A rotating body 521 disposed on the encoder is inserted into the shaft through hole 711, and a rotating body fastening part 712 disposed on the circumferential surface of the shaft 71 and located inside the shaft through hole 711 is coupled to a shaft fastening part 522 disposed on the rotating body. Therefore, the shaft 71 is fixed to the rotating body 521 by the rotating body fastening part 712 and the shaft fastening part 522.

[0223] The handle 73 is fixed to the shaft 71 in a manner located outside the housing 1, and the user can supply the force required for the rotation of the rotating body 521 to the shaft 71 through the handle 73.

[0224] The handle 73 may include: a receiving space 731 formed inside the handle in a manner communicating with the shaft through hole 711; and a handle through hole 732 penetrating one side of the handle 73, so that the receiving space 731 communicates with the outside.

[0225] When the diameter of the handle 73 is set to be longer than the diameter of the shaft 71, a base 713 for fixing the handle 73 may also be provided on the shaft 71. The base 713 may be a disk fixed to the circumferential surface of the shaft 71.

[0226] The handle 73 and the base 713 can be joined together by a base fastening part 734 provided on the handle 73 and a handle fastening part 714 provided on the base 713.

[0227] like Figure 21As shown, the base fastening part 734 may be fixed to a plurality of protrusions of the handle in a manner located inside the receiving space 731, and the handle fastening part 714 may be a groove provided in the base 713 to receive the protrusions.

[0228] To facilitate the connection between the handle 73 and the base 713, the handle 73 may be provided with a fastening guide 735 located between one base fastening portion 734 and another base fastening portion 734, and the base 713 may be provided with a guide groove 715 for the fastening guide 735 to be inserted. The guide groove 715 may be a groove formed by bending the circumferential surface of the base 713 toward the shaft through hole 711.

[0229] One of the handle 73 and the base 713 may also be provided with a handle outlet 74 to discharge water or foreign objects flowing into the handle 73 to the outside of the handle 73. Figure 21 As shown, the depth D1 of the guide groove 715 (the length from the edge of the base to the bottom of the guide groove) can be set to be longer than the height D2 of the fastening guide 735 (the length from the handle to the free end of the fastening guide). In this case, the handle outlet 74 can be configured to form a space between the guide groove 715 and the fastening guide 735.

[0230] Figure 11 An example of a display unit 8 is shown, which may include: a cover 81 fixed to the fixing body 512 of the encoder and located inside the receiving space 731 of the actuator; a display 84 fixed to the cover and displaying information (information about the control and operation of the garment handling device); and a circuit board 82 (second circuit board, display unit circuit board) disposed on the cover and provided with circuitry for controlling the display 84.

[0231] The cover 81 may include: a fastening body 81b, which is inserted through the shaft through hole 711 into the body through hole 514, thereby being fixed to the fixing body 512; and a receiving body 81a, which is fixed to the fastening body 81b and located inside the receiving space 731.

[0232] The receiving body 81a can have any shape that can be inserted into the receiving space 731. Figure 11 An example is shown where the receiving body 81a has a cylindrical shape.

[0233] An installation space 811 is formed inside the receiving body 81a. The installation space 811 communicates with the receiving space 731 provided on the handle through a receiving body through hole 812 (the receiving body through hole communicates with the handle through hole). That is, the receiving body through hole 812 is provided in the space provided by the receiving body 81a on the surface facing the direction of the handle through hole 732.

[0234] The fastening body 81b can also be of any shape that can be inserted into the shaft through hole 711 and the encoder body through hole 514. Figure 23 An example is shown where the fastening body 81b has a cylindrical shape. The fastening body 81b is provided with a fastening body through hole 815 that connects to the mounting space 811.

[0235] A fixing body fastening part 816 may be provided on the circumferential surface of the fastening body 81b. The fixing body fastening part 816 is a device for fixing the cover 81 to the fastening body fixing part 531 provided on the encoder.

[0236] In addition, a plurality of position setting protrusions 817 may be provided on the circumferential surface of the fastening body 81b.

[0237] The position setting protrusion 817 is shaped to be inserted into the position setting slot 532 provided in the encoder, and the position of the position setting protrusion 817 is located at a position corresponding to the position of the position setting slot 532. The position setting protrusion 817 and the position setting slot 532 are devices that minimize the risk that the fixing body fastening part 816 cannot engage with the fixing body fixing part 531 when the fastening body 81b is inserted into the body through hole 514 (devices that ensure the engagement of the fixing body fastening part and the fixing body fixing part).

[0238] like Figure 22 As shown, the second circuit board 82 is inserted into the mounting space 811, and the wires 822 connected to the second circuit board 82 can be led out to the outside of the cover 81 through the fastening body through hole 815. A plurality of lamps 821 can be provided on the second circuit board 82.

[0239] The second circuit board 82 can control the display 84 to display preset information based on the electrical signal generated by the signal generating unit 54 when the handle 73 is rotated.

[0240] In order to maintain the spacing between the second circuit board 82 and the display 84 and to prevent damage to the lamp 821, a mounting portion 83 located between the display 84 and the second circuit board 82 may be provided in the mounting space 811.

[0241] The mounting portion 83 can be a mounting body 831 fixed to the receiving body 81a and located inside the mounting space 811. The mounting body 831 can have any shape that allows it to be inserted into the mounting space 811. Figure 22 An example is shown where the mounting body 831 has a generally cylindrical shape.

[0242] A mounting groove 832 for fixing the display 84 is provided on one side of the mounting body 831. A connector through hole 836 may be provided in the mounting groove 832. A connector 841 (flexible PCB, etc.) provided on the display 84 is inserted into the connector through hole 836, thereby connecting to the second circuit board 82.

[0243] The mounting body 831 may be provided with lamp through holes 835 for inserting the lamp 821. Preferably, the number of lamp through holes 835 is the same as the number of lamps 821, and the position of the lamp through holes 835 should be set to be located in the space of the mounting body above the mounting groove 832 or in the space of the mounting body below the mounting groove 832. This is to allow light emitted from the lamp 821 to be transmitted to the outside of the cover 81 through the lamp through holes 835.

[0244] The mounting part 83 is fixed to the cover 81 by a mounting body fastening part 813 provided on the receiving body 81a and a receiving body fastening part 833 provided on the mounting body 831. The mounting body fastening part 813 may be a plurality of protrusions located inside the mounting space 811, and the receiving body fastening part 833 may be a groove or the like provided on the circumferential surface of the mounting body 831 (the side of the mounting body that contacts the receiving body) for fixing the mounting body fastening part 813.

[0245] The number of mounting body fastening parts 813 and the receiving body fastening parts 833 should be set to be the same, and the positions of the mounting body fastening parts 813 and the receiving body fastening parts 833 should be set to correspond to each other.

[0246] To improve the fastening force of the mounting body 831, the receiving body fastening part 833 may have an upper fastening part located at a position higher than the mounting groove 832 and a lower fastening part located at a position lower than the mounting groove 832. Unlike the accompanying drawings, the receiving body fastening part 833 may also be respectively located on the left and right sides of the mounting groove.

[0247] The housing 81a may also be provided with a cover 85 to prevent water and foreign matter from flowing into the display 84 and the second circuit board 82.

[0248] The cover 85 is preferably fixed to at least one of the receiving body 81a and the mounting body 831, closing the through hole 812 of the receiving body. The cover 85 should be formed of a material with a degree of transparency that allows external confirmation of the information displayed on the display 84 and the light emitted from the lamp 821.

[0249] When the cover 85 is fixed to the mounting body 831, the cover 85 may be provided with a cover fixing protrusion 851 protruding toward the mounting body 831, and the mounting body 831 may be provided with a fixing protrusion fastening part 834 for engaging with the cover fixing protrusion 851.

[0250] like Figure 23 As shown, the second circuit board 82 can also be fixed to the mounting body 831. That is, the mounting part 83 can have a protrusion 838 protruding from the mounting body 831 toward the second circuit board 82, and the second circuit board 82 can be provided with a through hole 823 for the protrusion 838 to be inserted.

[0251] Furthermore, a cover plate 853 may be provided on the cover 85 to reduce the transparency of the cover. The transparency of the cover plate is preferably set to a level that makes it difficult to confirm the interior 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 cover 85, and the area in the cover plate in which the lamp through hole 835 is projected may have text or the symbol H.

[0252] like Figure 22 As shown, the interface P may also have a selection unit 9, which receives control commands to select control commands displayed on the display 84.

[0253] The selection unit 9 senses whether the user's body is in contact with the cover 85, thereby determining whether to select the control command displayed on the display 84.

[0254] That is, the selection unit 9 may include: a sensor 93 disposed on the second circuit board 82 to sense static electricity from the user's body; and conductors 91 and 92 connecting the sensor 93 and the cover 85. The conductors 91 and 92 may include: a first conductor 91 fixed to the cover 85; and a second conductor 92, one end connected to the first conductor 91 and the other end connected to the sensor 93. In this case, a conductor through-hole 837 for inserting the second conductor 92 should be provided in the mounting body 831.

[0255] The first conductor 91 is a device that facilitates the input of control commands by expanding the area accessible to the user. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the interface P with the above structure forms a display area R1 in the upper space of the cover 85 and an input area R2 in the lower space of the cover 85. Therefore, if the area of ​​the first conductor 91 is set wider, the area of ​​the input area R2 is enlarged, thus making it easier for the user to input control commands. The area of ​​the first conductor 91 is preferably set to less than 1 / 4 to 1 / 2 of the area of ​​the cover 85.

[0256] The interface P with the above structure can display control commands, retrieve displayed control commands, and select displayed control commands, minimizing the space required for installation. However, the interface P with the above structure requires a device to prevent water or foreign matter from flowing into the display unit 8 and actuator 7, or to discharge the flowing water or foreign matter to the outside.

[0257] like Figure 24 As shown, the actuator 7 may be provided with a device to discharge water or foreign objects flowing into the handle through hole 732 to the outside of the receiving space 731, and the display part 8 may be provided with a device to prevent water or foreign objects from flowing into the cover 81.

[0258] As previously described, the actuator 7 is capable of discharging water or foreign matter that has flowed into the receiving space 731 to the outside of the receiving space through the handle outlet 74 provided on the handle.

[0259] On the other hand, the display unit 8 may also include: a sealing part 75 (fastening body sealing part) to prevent foreign matter from flowing into the fastening body through hole 815; and a cover sealing part 852 to block the space between the cover 85 and the receiving body through hole 812.

[0260] The cover sealing portion 852 may have an adhesive substance that is sprayed along the edge of the cover 85 onto the receiving body 81a, filling the space between the cover 85 and the receiving body 81a, and fixing the cover 85 to the receiving body 81a.

[0261] The sealing part 75 can be configured to not only be inserted into the through hole 815 of the fastening body to fix the position of the wire 822, but also to prevent foreign substances such as water from flowing into the through hole 815 of the fastening body.

[0262] Figure 25 An example of the sealing part 75 is shown. Figure 25The sealing part 75 may include: a sealing body 751, inserted into the fastening body through hole 815; a sealing body through hole 752, penetrating the sealing body 751 for the insertion of the wire 822; and cutting parts 753, 754, and 755, wherein the circumferential surface of the sealing body 751 is cut open to connect the circumferential surface of the sealing body 751 and the sealing body through hole 752.

[0263] The sealing body 751 can have any shape that allows it to be inserted into the through hole 815 of the fastening body. Figure 25 An example is shown where the sealing body 751 has a cylindrical shape.

[0264] The diameter of the sealing body 751 can be set to be longer than the diameter of the through hole 815 of the fastening body. In this case, the material of the sealing body 751 is preferably set to rubber or silicone with high elasticity, so that the through hole 815 of the fastening body can be sealed by interference fit.

[0265] The cut portion may include: a first cutting surface 753 extending from the circumferential surface of the sealing body 751 toward the center of the through hole 752 of the sealing body; a second cutting surface 754 extending from the circumferential surface of the sealing body 751 toward the center of the through hole 752 of the sealing body, spaced apart from the first cutting surface 753; and a cutting groove 755 formed between the first cutting surface 753 and the second cutting surface 754. The wire 822 can be inserted into or led out from the through hole 752 of the sealing body through the cutting groove 755.

[0266] The interval between the first cutting surface 753 and the second cutting surface 754 is preferably set to be the length of the cutting groove 755 when the sealing body 751 is inserted into the through hole 815 of the fastening body, and the two cutting surfaces 753 and 754 come into contact.

[0267] To further reliably prevent foreign matter from flowing into the space formed between the circumferential surface of the sealing body 751 and the through hole 815 of the fastening body, a first contact protrusion 756 may also be provided on the circumferential surface of the sealing body 751.

[0268] The first contact protrusion 756 may be a strip-shaped protrusion extending along the circumferential surface of the sealing body 751 from the first cut surface 753 to the second cut surface 754. The first contact protrusion 756 may be configured as a plurality of strip-shaped protrusions spaced apart along the height direction of the sealing body 751.

[0269] To prevent foreign matter from entering the cut groove 755, a second contact protrusion 757 may also be provided on the sealing body 751. The second contact protrusion 757 may protrude from at least one of the first cut surface 753 and the second cut surface 754 toward the other.

[0270] In addition, the second contact protrusion 757 can connect the first contact protrusion 756 and the sealing body through hole 752, or it can connect the portion 7561 located between the two first contact protrusions 756 and the sealing body through hole 752.

[0271] In addition, to prevent foreign matter from flowing into the space between the wire 822 and the through hole 752 of the sealing body, a third contact protrusion 758 may be provided in the through hole 752 of the sealing body. This is because even if the diameter of the through hole 752 of the sealing body (the diameter of the sealing body when inserted into the through hole of the fastening body) is set to be smaller than the diameter of the wire 822, the possibility of foreign matter flowing in through the through hole 752 of the sealing body cannot be ruled out.

[0272] The third contact protrusion 758 may have a band-shaped protrusion protruding from the surface of the sealing body 751 that forms the through hole 752 of the sealing body toward the center of the through hole 7552 of the sealing body. The third contact protrusion 758 may be configured to extend from the first cut surface 753 to the second cut surface 754 and connect to the second contact protrusion 757.

[0273] The following is for reference Figure 24 The assembly process of the interface P described above will be explained.

[0274] The first circuit board 4, with the encoder 5 and encoder cover 6 combined, is fixed to the housing 41. The surface of the first circuit board 4, fixed to the housing 41, is coated with an insulating material.

[0275] The housing 41 can also be fixed to the box 1 via the mounting panel 13, or via the panel support 12. When the housing 41 is fixed to the mounting panel 13, the housing 41 can be configured to be fixed to the mounting panel 13 via bolts that pass through the mounting panel 13 and are fixed to the second boss 412. The mounting panel 13 can be fixed to the panel support 12 via bolts or the like.

[0276] If, after the mounting panel 13 is fixed to the panel support 12, the shaft 71 of the actuator 7 is inserted into the panel through hole 134 provided on the mounting panel, then the shaft 71 is fixed to the rotating body 521 of the encoder, and the fastening body 81b of the display part is fixed to the support body 511 of the encoder.

[0277] That is, if the shaft 71 is inserted into the through hole 134 of the panel, the rotating body fastening part 712 provided on the shaft is fixed to the shaft fastening part 522 provided on the rotating body, and the fixing body fastening part 816 provided on the fastening body 81b is fixed to the fastening body fixing part 531 provided on the body through hole 514. Therefore, the actuator 7 is rotatably fixed to the first circuit board 4 through the rotating body 521, and the display part 8 is fixed to the first circuit board 4 through the support body 511.

[0278] At this time, the wire 822, which is led out to the outside through the fastening body through hole 815, can be inserted into the interior of the housing 1 through the body through hole 514 of the encoder, the first boss through hole 413 of the housing, and the wire through hole 123 of the panel support.

[0279] The interface P with the above structure displays preset control commands on the display 84 whenever the user rotates the handle 73 (whenever the encoder generates an electrical signal) (control command retrieval and modification).

[0280] If the desired control command is displayed on the display 84, the user can select the displayed control command through the selection unit 9. The control command selected through the selection unit 9 can be activated when the user inputs an execution command through the second input unit 47.

[0281] On the other hand, since the handle 73 is rotatably attached to the first circuit board 4, and the display cover 81 is fixed to the first circuit board 4, it is necessary to maintain a constant gap between the handle 73 and the cover 81. This is because if the gap between the handle 73 and the cover 81 is not maintained, the rotation of the handle 73 may be restricted.

[0282] In order to maintain the gap between the handle 73 and the cover 81, a spacer may be provided on at least one of the circumferential surface of the receiving body 81a and the receiving space 731 provided in the handle.

[0283] Figure 22 An example of the spacer is shown. Figure 22 The spacer 814 is characterized as a protrusion projecting from the circumferential surface of the receiving body 81a toward the circumferential surface of the handle 73. The spacer 814 may be a plurality of protrusions spaced at equal intervals along the circumferential surface of the receiving body 81a. Contrary to the accompanying drawings, the spacer may also be a protrusion projecting from the circumferential surface of the handle 73 toward the circumferential surface of the receiving body 81a.

[0284] The above-described interface and garment processing device structure, control method, and assembly method are merely examples for illustrating the interface and garment processing device; therefore, the scope of this application is not limited to the above-described embodiments.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, wherein, include: The metal housing has a mounting panel with a panel inlet and a button mounting section. A roller, rotatably disposed inside the box, holds clothing and has a roller inlet communicating with the panel inlet; A button made of non-conductive material is attached to the button mounting part and exposed to the outside of the housing; A button touch film is fixed to the surface of the button facing the direction of the roller, and senses whether the user's body is in contact with the button; as well as The first circuit board, located inside the housing, receives signals sensed by the button touch film. The button includes a button protection rib, which protrudes from the surface of the button toward the direction of the roller and forms a closed curve; The button touch film is located inside the button protective rib.

2. The garment processing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The button includes: The button body, located at the button mounting portion, protrudes from the exterior of the housing and is accessible to the user; and The button extension body extends from the edge of the button body and is located inside the housing.

3. The garment processing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The button touch film is fixed in the surface of the button body and the button extension body facing the direction of the roller. The button protective rib is located on the button body and the button extension body.

4. The garment processing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a button conductor connecting the button touch film and the first circuit board. The button conductor connects the portion of the button touch film fixed to the button extension body and the first circuit board.

5. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The button protective rib includes: The first protective rib is located on the button body; and The second protective rib is located on the extension body of the button; The first protective rib and the second protective rib are integrally formed to create a closed curve.

6. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that, The button protective rib includes: The first protective rib is located on the button body; The second protective rib is located on the button extension body; and The protective rib cut-off portion is formed by cutting the portion of the second protective rib located away from the first protective rib; The first protective rib and the second protective rib are integrally formed to create an open curve with one side open, having the cut portion of the protective rib.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a button conductor connecting the button touch film and the first circuit board. The button protective rib is configured to surround at least a portion of the button conductor.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The button mounting part includes: A button mounting hole extends through the mounting panel; A button receiving rib extends from the edge of the button mounting hole toward the direction of the roller; and A button mounting rib extends from the button receiving rib toward the center of the button mounting hole; The button includes a button coupling body that extends from the button body toward the direction of the roller, thereby coupling the button body to the mounting panel.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The button assembly is attached to the button mounting rib and supports the button assembly.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The button protective rib is spaced apart from the button assembly body in a direction away from the button receiving rib.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that, The protrusion height of the button protective rib is equal to or greater than the extension length of the button connecting body.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The free end of the button protection rib is located closer to the first circuit board than the button mounting rib.

13. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 8, characterized in that, The button mounting portion also includes a rib-cutting portion, which is formed by cutting a portion of the button receiving rib and the button placement rib. The button extension body is located at the rib cut portion.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The enclosure also includes a panel through hole that passes through the mounting panel; The garment processing device includes: An encoder has a fixed part, a rotating part, and a signal generating part. The fixed part is fixed to the first circuit board, the rotating part is rotatably connected to the fixed part, and the signal generating part generates an electrical signal when the rotating part rotates. An actuator has a shaft, a shaft through-hole, a handle, a receiving space, and a handle through-hole. The shaft is inserted into the panel through-hole and engaged with the rotating part. The shaft through-hole passes through the shaft for the rotating part to insert into. The handle is fixed to the shaft externally to the housing and receives the force required for the rotation of the shaft. The receiving space is disposed inside the handle and communicates with the shaft through-hole. The handle through-hole passes through one side of the handle, allowing the receiving space to communicate with the outside. The display unit has a fastening body, a receiving body, and a display. The fastening body is inserted into the shaft through hole and fixed to the fixing part. The receiving body is fixed to the fastening body and located inside the receiving space. The display is fixed to the receiving body in a manner facing the handle through hole and displays information.

15. The garment processing apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that, The display shows preset information based on the electrical signals generated by the signal generation unit.

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