Household appliance and control panel thereof

Abstract

The invention relates to a household appliance, in particular to a household appliance and a control panel thereof, and aims to solve the problems that an existing washing machine cannot give consideration to various modes in control and cannot meet the use requirements of different people. In order to achieve the purpose, the control panel of the household appliance comprises a display screen which can display a control interface; the control interface comprises a simple control mode, an intelligent control mode and a combined control mode, the simple control mode comprises basic function keys, the intelligent control mode comprises a plurality of fine function keys, and the combined control mode comprises the simple control mode and the intelligent control mode; the control interface can be switched before a simple control mode, an intelligent control mode and a combined control mode. The simple control mode only comprises basic use requirements of the elderly. The intelligent control mode can meet the fine use requirements of young people; the combined control mode can meet the requirements of young people and old people at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a household appliance, and in particular provides a household appliance and a control panel thereof. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, washing machines have become an indispensable household appliance in family life. In order to meet the needs of young people for high technology and multi-functions, washing machines have become more and more intelligent with various fine functions (washing needs of special clothes such as shirts, silk, wool and wool; and automatic identification of clothing types and stain types to automatically determine the washing program).

[0003] However, due to their limited education and learning ability, the elderly in the family do not know how to use many intelligent functions. They prefer products that are easy to understand and simple, without too many functions. Moreover, when there are too many functions, there will be problems with misoperation.

[0004] In summary, existing washing machines cannot take into account multiple modes in terms of operation and cannot meet the usage needs of different groups of people.

[0005] Therefore, the relevant field is in urgent need of a household appliance and a control panel thereof to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above technical problem, that is, to solve the problem that the existing washing machine cannot take into account multiple modes in operation and cannot meet the usage needs of different groups of people.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a control panel of a household appliance, the control panel comprising a display screen capable of displaying a control interface;

[0008] The control interface includes a simple control mode, an intelligent control mode and a combined control mode, the simple control mode includes basic function keys, the intelligent control mode includes multiple fine function keys, and the combined control mode includes the simple control mode and the intelligent control mode;

[0009] The control interface can be switched among the simple control mode, the intelligent control mode and the combined control mode.

[0010] In a specific implementation of the control panel of the household appliance, a switch key is provided on the control panel and / or the household appliance, and the switch key is used to switch the control mode of the control interface.

[0011] In a specific implementation of the control panel of the household appliance, the control panel is connected to a smart terminal, and the smart terminal can switch the control mode of the control interface; and / or

[0012] The control panel is provided with a voice pickup module, and the control mode of the control interface is switched by voice control.

[0013] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a household appliance, comprising the control panel of the household appliance as described above.

[0014] In a specific embodiment of the above household appliance, the household appliance is a washing machine;

[0015] The basic function keys include standard wash; or, the basic function keys include standard wash and quick wash; or, the basic function keys include standard wash, quick wash and large wash.

[0016] In a specific embodiment of the above household appliance, the fine function keys include washing, dehydration and rinsing.

[0017] In a specific embodiment of the above household appliance, the fine function keys further include at least one of quick wash, home textiles, children's clothing, wool, silk, shirts and down jackets; and / or

[0018] The fine function keys also include intensity, reservation, water level, ultraviolet light, single desorption and barrel self-cleaning.

[0019] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned household appliance, the household appliance includes a washer-dryer, an intelligent care machine and an intelligent clothes rack. The washer-dryer, the intelligent care machine and the intelligent clothes rack are communicatively connected. The washer-dryer is provided with the control panel. The dryer of the washer-dryer, the intelligent care machine and the intelligent clothes rack can automatically operate according to the washing parameters of the washer-dryer.

[0020] In a specific embodiment of the above household appliance, the basic function key includes standard wash; or, the basic function key includes standard wash and quick wash; or, the basic function key includes standard wash, quick wash and large wash;

[0021] The fine function keys include wash, spin and rinse; and / or

[0022] The fine function keys also include at least one of quick wash, home textiles, children's wear, wool, silk, shirts and down jackets; and / or

[0023] The fine function keys also include intensity, reservation, water level, ultraviolet light, single desorption and barrel self-cleaning.

[0024] In a specific embodiment of the above household appliance, the household appliance is a dishwasher; the basic function keys include standard wash;

[0025] The fine function keys include standard wash, quick wash, heavy wash, small amount wash, additional rinse, cold rinse, energy-saving wash, gentle wash, smart wash and appointment.

[0026] When adopting the above technical solution, the control panel of the present invention includes a display screen, which can display a control interface; the control interface includes a simple control mode, an intelligent control mode and a combined control mode, the simple control mode includes basic function keys, the intelligent control mode includes multiple fine function keys, and the combined control mode includes a simple control mode and an intelligent control mode; the control interface can switch between the simple control mode, the intelligent control mode and the combined control mode.

[0027] Elderly people generally do not need more sophisticated intelligent functions; the simple control mode only includes basic function keys, which can meet the basic use needs of the elderly. Young people have a strong ability to accept new things and need more functions. They can switch to the intelligent control mode and then use it to meet the diverse needs of users. When young people and the elderly live together, in order to be suitable for different groups of people and do not need to switch control modes frequently, a combined control mode can be used to display basic function keys and fine function keys at the same time, which can meet the needs of basic and fine function use at the same time. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0029] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a simple control mode of a control interface of a washing machine provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of an intelligent control mode of a control interface of a washing machine provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a control interface combined control mode of a washing machine provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a simple control mode of a control interface of a dishwasher provided in a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an intelligent control mode of a control interface of a dishwasher provided in a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of a control interface combined control mode of a dishwasher provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 71 is a schematic diagram of a simplified control mode of a control interface of a washing machine of a washer-dryer provided in a third embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the intelligent control mode of the control interface of the washing machine of the washer-dryer provided in the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the control interface combined control mode of the washing machine of the washer-dryer provided in the third embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0039] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and the like indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0040] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0041] Existing washing machines cannot take into account multiple modes in terms of control, and cannot meet the needs of different groups of people. In order to solve the above technical problems, this embodiment discloses a household appliance, which includes a household appliance body and a control panel arranged on the body, and the operation of the body can be controlled by the control panel. Specifically, the household appliance can be a washing machine, a dishwasher, or a combination of multiple household appliances.

[0042] The control panel includes a display screen, which can display a control interface. The display screen is specifically a touch screen, which enables the user to control the control interface on the display screen so that the household appliance can run according to the control program. A parameter display area is also provided on the display screen, which can display the currently selected program and the parameters of the selected program, so that the user can observe whether the selected program and parameters are appropriate. The display area can also display the currently running program and the parameters of the running program, so that the user can observe the operation of the household appliance.

[0043] Among them, the control interface includes simple control mode, intelligent control mode and combined control mode. The simple control mode includes basic function keys, the intelligent control mode includes multiple fine function keys, and the combined control mode includes simple control mode and intelligent control mode. The simple control mode and the intelligent control mode can be set side by side up and down, or side by side left and right.

[0044] Specifically, the control interface is also provided with a start / pause button and a power button, through which the household appliance can be started or turned off; the start / pause button is used to start or pause a specific running program. It is specifically provided at the end of the control interface, at one end of the control mode; more specifically, it is provided at the far right end.

[0045] The control interface can be switched between simple control mode, intelligent control mode and combined control mode.

[0046] Since many elderly people at home have limited education and limited ability to accept new things, they do not know how to use many of the smarter functions of home appliances. Moreover, there are too many buttons, which are easy to confuse and inconvenient to operate. In addition, the elderly generally do not use the more sophisticated smart functions. The simple control mode only includes basic function buttons, which can meet the basic usage needs of the elderly.

[0047] Young people have a strong ability to accept new things and require more functions. They can switch to smart control mode and then use it to meet the diverse needs of users.

[0048] When young people and old people live together, in order to be suitable for different groups of people and without the need to frequently switch control modes, a combined control mode can be used to display both basic function keys and fine function keys, which can meet the needs of both basic and fine function use.

[0049] In this embodiment, preferably; the control panel is connected to a smart terminal, and the smart terminal can switch the mode of the control interface; specifically, it can be connected to the smart terminal by wireless communication, specifically by WiFi, Bluetooth or radio frequency. In this embodiment, preferably, the household appliance is connected to the smart home system via WiFi, and the smart terminal is also connected to the smart home system via WiFi; so that the smart terminal can control the household appliance. The smart terminal can specifically be a remote control, a mobile phone, a tablet or a smart watch. Preferably, it is a mobile phone or a tablet, and an APP is set on the mobile phone and the tablet to control through the APP. A switch key can be set on the smart terminal, which can be a physical key or a virtual key; pressing the switch key can make the mode of the control interface. It is also possible to set a simple control mode key, an intelligent control mode key and a combined control mode key on the APP of the smart terminal, and switch the control mode by touching different keys; of course, when the smart terminal is a remote control, a physical key of a simple control mode key, an intelligent control mode key and a combined control mode key can be set, and the control mode can be switched by pressing the physical key. In other embodiments, it can also be that a switch key is set on the control panel and / or the household appliance, and the switch key is used to switch the mode of the control interface. Specifically, pressing the switch key can switch the mode of the control interface, and stop when switching to the desired mode.

[0050] In other embodiments, or alternatively, a voice pickup module is provided on the control panel to control the switching of the control mode of the control interface through voice. Specifically, the voice pickup module picks up the voice command issued by the user and switches the control mode according to the voice command; when a voice command of the simple control mode is issued and picked up by the pickup module, the control panel switches the control interface to the simple control mode; when a voice command of the intelligent control mode is issued and picked up by the pickup module, the control panel switches the control interface to the intelligent control mode; when a voice command of the combined control mode is issued and picked up by the pickup module, the control panel switches the control interface to the combined control mode.

[0051] Regarding the switching of the control mode, it should be noted that in this embodiment, although only the intelligent terminal is selected to control the switching of the control mode. However, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, a skilled person can select two or three of the above-mentioned methods for switching the control mode, and the control mode can be switched by any method. This does not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0052] The household appliance will be described in detail with reference to several embodiments below.

[0053] Embodiment 1

[0054] like Figure 1-3As shown, the household appliance in this embodiment is specifically a washing machine. The control panel of the washing machine is connected to the intelligent terminal (specifically a mobile phone or a tablet), and an APP is installed on the intelligent terminal, and the washing machine can be controlled by the APP. A parameter display area is also provided on the display screen, which can display the currently selected washing program and the parameters of the selected washing program, so that the user can observe whether the selected washing program and washing parameters are appropriate. The display area can also display the currently running washing program and the washing parameters of the running washing program, so that the user can observe the operation of the household appliance. The displayed washing parameters specifically include washing time, remaining time, washing intensity and speed, etc.

[0055] The start / pause button and the power button are arranged on the right end of the control interface so that the user's right hand can control the washing machine.

[0056] Specific reference Figure 1-3 The simple control mode, intelligent control mode, simple control mode of combined control mode, and intelligent control mode of combined control mode are all provided with a display area, a start / pause button, and a power button. The start / pause button and the power button are located on the right side.

[0057] Among them, the basic function keys of the simple control mode include standard wash, quick wash and large wash. In the simple control mode, the display area is located on the left side of the basic function keys, so that people can observe the basic function keys and the display area on the left side, and control the power button and start / pause button with their right hand. After turning on the power button, the basic function keys can light up for users to operate. However, the brightness is low. After touching the corresponding basic function key, the brightness of the touched key will be highlighted or even change color, which can facilitate users to observe the touched keys.

[0058] It should be noted that, although the basic function keys in this embodiment include standard wash, quick wash and large-piece wash, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, in other embodiments, those skilled in the art may set the basic function keys to include only standard wash, or include standard wash and quick wash. This does not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention, and therefore falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0059] Among them, the fine function keys of the intelligent control mode include washing, dehydration and rinsing; these are basic functions, so they must be set. The fine function keys also include quick wash, home textiles, children's clothing, wool, silk, shirts, down jackets, intensity, reservation, water level, ultraviolet light, single dehydration and barrel self-cleaning; among them, home textiles, children's clothing, wool, silk, shirts and down jackets are customized washing programs for these special clothes; ultraviolet light refers to ultraviolet disinfection washing; water level refers to the adjustable water level for washing; reservation refers to the ability to make reservations for the washing time of the washing program; intensity refers to the ability to adjust the washing intensity; single dehydration refers to only dehydration; barrel self-cleaning refers to self-cleaning of the washing barrel. The display area is located in the middle area of ​​the fine function keys, that is, several fine function keys are arranged on the left and right sides of the display area. After turning on the power button, the fine function keys can light up for users to operate. After turning on the power button, the fine function keys can light up for users to operate. However, the brightness is low. After touching the corresponding fine function key, the brightness of the touched key will be highlighted or even change color, which can make it easier for users to observe the touched key.

[0060] It should be noted that, although the fine function keys in this embodiment include the above 13 function keys in addition to washing, dehydration and rinsing, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, in other embodiments, include only at least one of the above 13 function keys in addition to washing, dehydration and rinsing. This does not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention and therefore falls within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0061] In the combined control mode, the basic function keys and their corresponding display areas are located at the top, the fine function keys and their corresponding display areas are located at the bottom, and the two display areas are set up in correspondence. In the combined control mode, each control mode corresponds to a power button and a start / pause button.

[0062] It can be ensured that when the power button of the simple control mode is turned on, only the basic function keys are lit up, but the fine function keys cannot be lit up, and the keys of the smart control mode cannot be controlled. It can also be ensured that when the power button of the smart control mode is turned on, only the fine function keys can be lit up, and the basic function keys cannot be lit up, and the keys of the simple control mode cannot be controlled. In other words, it can only ensure that one control mode is turned on, avoiding confusion of the control program after both control modes are turned on.

[0063] When the control interface is only in simple control mode or intelligent control mode, the font is large, which is convenient for users to control. In combined control mode, the basic function keys and fine function keys are arranged side by side, and the basic function key area is provided with a display area, and the fine function key area is also provided with a display area; the combined control mode allows users to choose the control mode by themselves, while satisfying different user groups.

[0064] The simple control mode only includes basic function keys, and the basic function keys only include standard wash, quick wash and large wash; they are just some relatively basic washing functions that can meet basic washing requirements. Moreover, there are fewer buttons, which can be easily distinguished by the elderly and children. When young people are not at home, the elderly and children can also use the washing machine to wash smoothly; it can effectively avoid the problem of pressing the wrong button due to too many buttons.

[0065] Young people have a strong ability to accept new things and require more functions, so they can switch to intelligent control mode. The fine function keys of the intelligent control mode include keys for corresponding functions, which can meet the various special needs of users and thus meet the diverse needs of users.

[0066] When young people and old people live together, in order to be suitable for different groups of people at the same time and without the need to frequently switch control modes, a combined control mode can be used to display basic function keys and fine function keys at the same time. The basic function keys can meet the basic function needs of the elderly and children; the fine function keys can meet the diverse needs of users.

[0067] Embodiment 2

[0068] like Figure 4-6 As shown, the household appliance is a dishwasher. The control panel of the dishwasher is connected to the intelligent terminal (specifically a mobile phone or a tablet), and an APP is installed on the intelligent terminal, and the dishwasher can be controlled by the APP. A parameter display area is also provided on the display screen, which can display the currently selected washing program and the parameters of the selected washing program, so that the user can observe whether the selected washing program and washing parameters are appropriate. The display area can also display the currently running washing program and the washing parameters of the running washing program, so that the user can observe the operation of the household appliance. The displayed washing parameters specifically include washing time, remaining time and washing intensity, etc.

[0069] The start / pause button and the power button are set on the right end of the control interface so that the user's right hand can operate the dishwasher.

[0070] Specific reference Figure 1-3The simple control mode, intelligent control mode, simple control mode of combined control mode, and intelligent control mode of combined control mode are all provided with a display area, a start / pause button, and a power button. The start / pause button and the power button are located on the right side.

[0071] Among them, the basic function keys of the simple control mode include standard washing. The display area is located on the left side of the basic function keys, so that people can observe the basic function keys and the display area on the left side, and operate the power button and the start / pause button with their right hand. After turning on the power button, the basic function keys can light up for users to operate. However, the brightness is low. After touching the corresponding basic function key, the brightness of the touched key will be highlighted or even change color, which can facilitate users to observe the touched key.

[0072] It should be noted that, although the basic function keys in this embodiment include standard wash, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, in other embodiments, those skilled in the art may set the basic function keys to include only standard wash, or to include standard wash and quick wash. This does not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention, and therefore falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0073] Among them, the fine function keys of the intelligent control mode include standard wash, quick wash, heavy wash, small amount wash, rinse, cold rinse, energy-saving wash, gentle wash, smart wash and appointment. Standard wash refers to the ordinary washing mode that mainly performs pre-wash, hot water wash, cold rinse and hot rinse, or directly performs hot water wash without pre-wash; and the time settings are relatively ordinary. Quick wash refers to completing all washing procedures in a short time, which is mainly used for quick wash when the dishes are relatively clean or less. Heavy wash refers to increasing the washing intensity or increasing the washing time. Small amount wash, when there are fewer dishes, this mode is used, and the washing intensity is low in this mode. Rinse means increasing the number of rinses to avoid detergent residue. Cold rinse means rinsing with cold water only. Energy-saving wash means washing in a more energy-saving way. Gentle wash means washing in a way with a gentler washing intensity. Smart wash means automatically identifying the number of dishes in the dishwasher and the degree of dirtiness of the stains, and then automatically generating the corresponding washing program for washing. Appointment means setting the appointment time and starting the washing after the time.

[0074] After turning on the power button, the fine function keys can light up for users to operate. After turning on the power button, the fine function keys can light up for users to operate. However, the brightness is low. After touching the corresponding fine function key, the brightness of the touched key will be high or even change color, which can make it easier for users to see the touched key.

[0075] It should be noted that, although the fine function keys in this embodiment include the above-mentioned 8 function keys in addition to standard wash and quick wash, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, in other embodiments, include only at least one of the above-mentioned 8 function keys in addition to standard wash and quick wash. This does not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention and therefore falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0076] In the combined control mode, the basic function keys and their corresponding display areas are located at the top, the fine function keys and their corresponding display areas are located at the bottom, and the two display areas are set up in correspondence. In the combined control mode, each control mode corresponds to a power button and a start / pause button.

[0077] It can be ensured that when the power button of the simple control mode is turned on, only the basic function keys are lit up, but the fine function keys cannot be lit up, and the keys of the smart control mode cannot be controlled. It can also be ensured that when the power button of the smart control mode is turned on, only the fine function keys can be lit up, and the basic function keys cannot be lit up, and the keys of the simple control mode cannot be controlled. In other words, it can only ensure that one control mode is turned on, avoiding confusion of the control program after both control modes are turned on.

[0078] When the control interface is only in simple control mode or intelligent control mode, the font is large, which is convenient for users to control. In combined control mode, the basic function keys and fine function keys are arranged side by side, and the basic function key area is provided with a display area, and the fine function key area is also provided with a display area; the combined control mode allows users to choose the control mode by themselves, while satisfying different user groups.

[0079] The simple control mode only includes basic function keys, and the basic function keys only include standard wash, quick wash and large wash; they are just some relatively basic washing functions that can meet basic washing requirements. Moreover, there are fewer buttons, which can be easily distinguished by the elderly and children. When young people are not at home, the elderly and children can also use the washing machine to wash smoothly; it can effectively avoid the problem of pressing the wrong button due to too many buttons.

[0080] Young people have a strong ability to accept new things and require more functions, so they can switch to intelligent control mode. The fine function keys of the intelligent control mode include keys for corresponding functions, which can meet the various special needs of users and thus meet the diverse needs of users.

[0081] When young people and old people live together, in order to be suitable for different groups of people at the same time and without the need to frequently switch control modes, a combined control mode can be used to display basic function keys and fine function keys at the same time. The basic function keys can meet the basic function needs of the elderly and children; the fine function keys can meet the diverse needs of users.

[0082] Embodiment 3

[0083] like Figure 7-9 As shown, in this embodiment, the household appliances include a washer-dryer, an intelligent care machine and an intelligent clothes drying rack, and the washer-dryer, the intelligent care machine and the intelligent clothes drying rack are connected in communication. Specifically, these devices are all connected to the smart home system, and the user's mobile phone and tablet are also connected to the smart home system. The linkage program is set by the APP on the mobile phone or tablet to make these devices linked together. The dryer of the washer-dryer, the intelligent care machine and the intelligent clothes drying rack can be automatically operated according to the washing parameters of the washer-dryer.

[0084] The washer-dryer is provided with the above-mentioned control panel that can switch the control mode. Among them, the dryer, intelligent care machine and intelligent clothes drying rack of the washer-dryer are also provided with control panels, and the control panels of these devices can adopt the above-mentioned control panel that can switch the control mode, or can be a common control panel that cannot switch the control mode. When it is not linked with the washing machine of the washer-dryer, the user can control it on the control panel of the corresponding device.

[0085] The display screen of the washing machine of the washer-dryer is also provided with a parameter display area, which can display the currently selected washing program and the parameters of the selected washing program, so that the user can observe whether the selected washing program and washing parameters are appropriate. The display area can also display the currently running washing program and the washing parameters of the running washing program, so that the user can observe the operation of the household appliance. The displayed washing parameters specifically include washing time, remaining time, washing intensity and speed, etc.

[0086] The start / pause button and the power button are arranged on the right end of the control interface so that the user's right hand can control the washing machine.

[0087] Specific reference Figure 7-9 The simple control mode, intelligent control mode, simple control mode of combined control mode, and intelligent control mode of combined control mode are all provided with a display area, a start / pause button, and a power button. The start / pause button and the power button are located on the right side.

[0088] Among them, the basic function keys of the simple control mode include standard wash, quick wash and large wash. In the simple control mode, the display area is located on the left side of the basic function keys, so that people can observe the basic function keys and the display area on the left side, and control the power button and start / pause button with their right hand. After turning on the power button, the basic function keys can light up for users to operate. However, the brightness is low. After touching the corresponding basic function key, the brightness of the touched key will be highlighted or even change color, which can facilitate users to observe the touched keys.

[0089] It should be noted that, although the basic function keys in this embodiment include standard wash, quick wash and large-piece wash, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, in other embodiments, those skilled in the art may set the basic function keys to include only standard wash, or include standard wash and quick wash. This does not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention, and therefore falls within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0090] Among them, the fine function keys of the intelligent control mode include washing, dehydration and rinsing; these are basic functions, so they must be set. The fine function keys also include quick wash, home textiles, children's clothing, wool, silk, shirts, down jackets, intensity, reservation, water level, ultraviolet light, single dehydration and barrel self-cleaning; among them, home textiles, children's clothing, wool, silk, shirts and down jackets are customized washing programs for these special clothes; ultraviolet light refers to ultraviolet disinfection washing; water level refers to the adjustable water level for washing; reservation refers to the ability to make reservations for the washing time of the washing program; intensity refers to the ability to adjust the washing intensity; single dehydration refers to only dehydration; barrel self-cleaning refers to self-cleaning of the washing barrel. The display area is located in the middle area of ​​the fine function keys, that is, several fine function keys are arranged on the left and right sides of the display area. After turning on the power button, the fine function keys can light up for users to operate. After turning on the power button, the fine function keys can light up for users to operate. However, the brightness is low. After touching the corresponding fine function key, the brightness of the touched key will be highlighted or even change color, which can make it easier for users to observe the touched key.

[0091] It should be noted that, although the fine function keys in this embodiment include the above 13 function keys in addition to washing, dehydration and rinsing, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art may, in other embodiments, include only at least one of the above 13 function keys in addition to washing, dehydration and rinsing. This does not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention and therefore falls within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0092] In the combined control mode, the basic function keys and their corresponding display areas are located at the top, the fine function keys and their corresponding display areas are located at the bottom, and the two display areas are set up in correspondence. In the combined control mode, each control mode corresponds to a power button and a start / pause button.

[0093] It can be ensured that when the power button of the simple control mode is turned on, only the basic function keys are lit up, but the fine function keys cannot be lit up, and the keys of the smart control mode cannot be controlled. It can also be ensured that when the power button of the smart control mode is turned on, only the fine function keys can be lit up, and the basic function keys cannot be lit up, and the keys of the simple control mode cannot be controlled. In other words, it can only ensure that one control mode is turned on, avoiding confusion of the control program after both control modes are turned on.

[0094] When the control interface is only in simple control mode or intelligent control mode, the font is large, which is convenient for users to control. In combined control mode, the basic function keys and fine function keys are arranged side by side, and the basic function key area is provided with a display area, and the fine function key area is also provided with a display area; the combined control mode allows users to choose the control mode by themselves, while satisfying different user groups.

[0095] After the user selects the corresponding washing program (except for the functions of barrel self-cleaning, intensity, water level and ultraviolet rays), after the washing operation is completed, the user takes out the clothes and puts them into the dryer. Pressing the start button can make the dryer automatically select the corresponding drying program according to the washing parameters, and then dry them. Then put the dried clothes into the intelligent care machine, and then press the start button. The intelligent care machine automatically cares for the clothes according to the washing and drying parameters. After the care is completed, the clothes are hung on the intelligent clothes drying rack; then press the start button, and the intelligent clothes drying rack will dry the clothes according to the care parameters. Through linkage, the subsequent dryers, intelligent care machines and intelligent clothes drying racks only need to press the start button, and there is no need to manually select parameters, which is more convenient and quick; moreover, the program selected automatically according to the previous operation program is more reasonable, which can make the drying, care and drying operations more reasonable.

[0096] The simple control mode only includes basic function keys, and the basic function keys only include standard wash, quick wash and large wash; they are just some relatively basic washing functions that can meet basic washing requirements. Moreover, there are fewer buttons, which can be easily distinguished by the elderly and children. When young people are not at home, the elderly and children can also use the washing machine to wash smoothly; it can effectively avoid the problem of pressing the wrong button due to too many buttons.

[0097] Young people have a strong ability to accept new things and require more functions, so they can switch to intelligent control mode. The fine function keys of the intelligent control mode include keys for corresponding functions, which can meet the various special needs of users and thus meet the diverse needs of users.

[0098] When young people and old people live together, in order to be suitable for different groups of people at the same time and without the need to frequently switch control modes, a combined control mode can be used to display basic function keys and fine function keys at the same time. The basic function keys can meet the basic function needs of the elderly and children; the fine function keys can meet the diverse needs of users.

[0099] So far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A control panel for a household appliance, characterized in that: including a display screen capable of displaying a control interface; The control interface includes a simple control mode, an intelligent control mode and a combined control mode, the simple control mode includes basic function keys, the intelligent control mode includes multiple fine function keys, and the combined control mode includes the simple control mode and the intelligent control mode; The control interface can be switched among the simple control mode, the intelligent control mode and the combined control mode.

2. The control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control panel and / or the household appliance is provided with a switch key, and the switch key is used to switch the control mode of the control interface.

3. The control panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control panel is connected to a smart terminal, and the smart terminal can switch the control mode of the control interface; and / or The control panel is provided with a voice pickup module, and the control mode of the control interface is switched by voice control.

4. A household appliance, characterized in that: It comprises a control panel of a household appliance as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The household appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The household appliance is a washing machine; The basic function keys include standard wash; or, the basic function keys include standard wash and quick wash; or, the basic function keys include standard wash, quick wash and large wash.

6. The household appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fine function keys include washing, dehydration and rinsing.

7. The household appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that: The fine function keys also include at least one of quick wash, home textiles, children's wear, wool, silk, shirts and down jackets; and / or The fine function keys also include intensity, reservation, water level, ultraviolet light, single desorption and barrel self-cleaning.

8. The household appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The household appliance includes a washer-dryer, an intelligent care machine and an intelligent clothes drying rack. The washer-dryer, the intelligent care machine and the intelligent clothes drying rack are communicatively connected. The washer-dryer is provided with the control panel. The dryer of the washer-dryer, the intelligent care machine and the intelligent clothes drying rack can automatically operate according to the washing parameters of the washer-dryer.

9. The household appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that: The basic function keys include standard wash; or, the basic function keys include standard wash and quick wash; or, the basic function keys include standard wash, quick wash and large wash; The fine function keys include washing, dehydration and rinsing; and / or The fine function keys also include at least one of quick wash, home textiles, children's wear, wool, silk, shirts and down jackets; and / or The fine function keys also include intensity, reservation, water level, ultraviolet light, single desorption and barrel self-cleaning.

10. The household appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that: The household appliance is a dishwasher; the basic function keys include standard wash; The fine function keys include standard wash, quick wash, heavy wash, small amount wash, additional rinse, cold rinse, energy-saving wash, gentle wash, smart wash and appointment.

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