Display device and clothes treating apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to a display device and a laundry treating apparatus. The display device includes an operation element and a first display portion. The first display part comprises a covered area covered by the operation element; wherein the covered area is configured to display a black picture, or the covered area is configured to be not displayed. According to the technical scheme, light leakage can be reduced, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of user interfaces, and in particular to a display device and a clothing processing apparatus. Background Art

[0002] As an indispensable part of modern home life, clothes handling equipment mainly helps users wash, dry and care for clothes. With the development of technology, clothes handling equipment is becoming more and more intelligent, and can provide a variety of program options to suit clothes of different materials and types.

[0003] In the clothing processing equipment of the related art, there is a display device for interacting with the user, and the display device is composed of a display unit and an input unit such as a button. When in use, some display devices have light leakage and the like, which affects the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0004] The embodiments of the present application provide a display device and a clothing processing device, which can reduce light leakage and improve user experience.

[0005] In a first aspect, a display device comprises:

[0006] operating elements; and

[0007] A first display portion, comprising a covered area covered by the operating element;

[0008] The covered area is configured to display a black image, or the covered area is configured to display nothing.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present application, the first display portion also includes a display area connected to the covered area and not covered by the operating element, the display content of the first display portion is displayed in the display area, and at least a portion of the contour of the display area close to the operating element is consistent with the contour of the vertical projection of the operating element on the plane where the first display portion is located.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, the display content of the first display portion includes a background picture, and the background picture includes a dynamic picture and / or a static picture. The outline of the background picture is consistent with the outline of the display area.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, the first display unit also includes a display area connected to the covered area and not covered by the operating element, and the display content of the first display unit is displayed in the display area, and the display content of the display area includes a background screen and an information display screen.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present application, at least a portion of the contour of the background image close to the operating element is consistent with the contour of the covered area close to the background image.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, the first display portion comprises a display layer and a light shielding layer located above the display layer, and the light shielding layer is at least partially located above the covered area; or,

[0014] The covered area does not have a light-emitting unit for display.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present application, it also includes:

[0016] The second display part is arranged on the operating element.

[0017] In an embodiment of the present application, a vertical projection of the second display portion on the plane where the first display portion is located is spaced apart from, or at least partially overlaps with, the covered area.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present application, the first display unit is used to display a plurality of laundry processing items;

[0019] Among them, based on one of the multiple clothing processing items being selected, the selected clothing processing item is switched from being displayed on the first display unit to being displayed on the second display unit, and at least one of the first display unit and the second display unit displays a background animation corresponding to the selected clothing processing item.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present application, the first display unit displays a first animation corresponding to the selected clothing treatment item, the second display unit displays a second animation corresponding to the selected clothing treatment item, and the background animation includes the first animation and the second animation;

[0021] When the first animation and the second animation are displayed simultaneously, the first animation and the second animation form a continuous picture.

[0022] In a second aspect, the clothes processing device proposed in the embodiment of the present application includes:

[0023] Cabinet; and

[0024] The display device as described in any one of the above items is installed on the front side of the box.

[0025] Based on the above embodiment, the operating element covers part of the first display unit, which makes the distance between the operating element and the display screen of the first display unit closer, and the display device as a whole is more compact and has a strong sense of unity. When the user inputs a command through the operating element, he can intuitively get feedback from the nearby first display unit, strengthen the correlation between the action of the operating element and the display screen of the first display unit, and avoid the user frequently and significantly shifting the focus of sight between operating the operating element and observing the first display unit.

[0026] In the embodiment of the present application, the covered area of ​​the first display unit covered by the operating element is set to display a black screen, or the covered area is set to not display, thereby reducing or eliminating the light emitted from the covered area to the surrounding area. In this way, when the user observes the display device, the light leakage of the overlapping part of the operating element and the covered area is reduced or eliminated, thereby improving the integrity and overall quality of the display device, and reducing or eliminating the interference of the light of the covered area to the user when the user observes the display device, so that the user can directly focus on the display content of other areas of the first display unit and the operation information of the operating element, etc., thereby improving the user's experience.

[0027] In addition, since the covered area is invisible when the user observes the display device, the covered area displays a black screen or does not display at all, which can reduce the power consumption of the first display unit, reduce energy waste, and improve the energy saving of the display device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a clothing processing device of the present application;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a display device of the present application;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the covered area of ​​the present application;

[0032] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another configuration of the operating elements of the display device of the present application;

[0033] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram of another configuration method of the operating elements of the display device of the present application;

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the display device of the present application;

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the display device of the present application;

[0036] Figure 8 FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the display device of the present application.

[0037] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0038] 1000. Clothing processing equipment; 100. Display device; 10. First display unit; 14. Covered area; 15. Display area; 20. Second display unit; 40. Indicator light ring; 50. Operating element; 52. Shading belt; 54. Rotating ring; 60. Clothing processing items; 200. Box.

[0039] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this application will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the present application clearer, the following part will further describe the embodiments of the present application in detail in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0041] When the following description refers to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with the present application. Instead, they are only examples of devices and methods consistent with some aspects of the present application as detailed in the attached claims.

[0042] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the present application, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" refers to two or more. "And / or" describes the association relationship of associated objects, indicating that three relationships may exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A exists alone, A and B exist at the same time, and B exists alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the objects associated before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0043] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application belongs. The terms used in this specification are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application. The term "and / or" used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0044] The present application provides a clothing processing device. As an indispensable part of modern household life, clothing processing devices mainly help users wash, dry and care for clothing. With the development of technology, clothing processing devices are becoming more and more intelligent and can provide a variety of program options to adapt to clothing of different materials and types.

[0045] There are many types of clothing processing equipment, which are divided by function. Clothes processing equipment usually includes washing machines, dryers, dehydrators, care machines, etc. Among them, washing machines are used to automatically wash clothes, dryers are used to dry washed clothes, dehydrators are used to dehydrate washed clothes, and care machines can perform special treatments on clothes, such as wrinkle removal and deodorization.

[0046] In the related art clothes processing apparatus, the display device needs to be composed of a limited display unit and an input unit, and the user interacts with the clothes processing apparatus through the display device. When in use, some display devices have light leakage and the like, which affects the user's experience.

[0047] To this end, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 The clothing processing device 1000 proposed in the embodiment of the present application includes a housing 200 and a display device 100 installed on the housing 200. Among them, the housing 200 constitutes the outer shell of the clothing processing device 1000, which can provide an installation basis for the internal devices and control components of the clothing processing device 1000 and play a protective role. At the same time, the surface of the housing 200 also constitutes the main appearance surface of the clothing processing device 1000. For example, in some structural forms, the housing 200 is constructed in a rectangular shape. The internal devices of the clothing processing device 1000 may include barrel assemblies, motors and other devices, which are not described in detail here. The display device 100 can be optionally installed on the front side or top of the housing 200, and is suitable for user interaction so that the user can control the clothing care device to process clothes.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present application, the display device 100 includes a first display unit 10, an operating element 50 and a controller, and the controller is connected to the first display unit 10 and the operating element 50 by signal. The display screen is an indispensable component of modern equipment. It is responsible for converting digital signals into visual information and providing an intuitive interactive interface for users. The first display unit 10 provides a graphical user interface that can be used to display all available functions, program options, status information, and operation guides of the clothing processing device 1000. The user can intuitively understand the various functions of the clothing processing device through the icons, texts, images and other elements on the first display unit 10. Among them, the first display unit 10 can be a simple display device or a touch screen with integrated touch function. The operating element 50 is used for the user to operate to input instructions. For example, the operating element 50 may include operating controls in the form of buttons, knobs, etc., and the user can input instructions to the control unit by clicking or rotating the button. The controller can receive user instructions, parse and process them, and is responsible for managing the content displayed on the first display unit 10 to ensure that the user interface can be updated in time to reflect the current status of the clothing processing device 1000 and user operations.

[0049] like Figure 3 As shown, in the embodiment of the present application, part or all of the operating element 50 covers a part of the area of ​​the first display unit 10, and the part of the first display unit 10 covered by the operating element 50 is called the covered area 14. For example, in the structural form in which the display device 100 is located on the front side of the box 200, part or all of the operating element 50 is arranged in front of a part of the area of ​​the first display unit 10, so that when the first display unit 10 is observed from the front side, the covered area 14 is not visible. This makes the distance between the operating element 50 and the display screen of the first display unit 10 closer, and the display device 100 is more compact as a whole, with a strong sense of unity. When the user inputs an instruction through the operating element 50, it can intuitively get feedback from the nearby first display unit 10, thereby strengthening the correlation between the action of the operating element 50 and the display screen of the first display unit 10, and can avoid the user from frequently and significantly shifting the focus of sight between manipulating the operating element 50 and observing the first display unit 10, thereby improving the user's experience.

[0050] When the first display unit 10 displays a relevant image, the light of the covered area 14 may be exposed through the operating element 50 itself or the gap on the operating element 50, so that when the user interacts with the display device 100, the light leakage phenomenon may affect the user's reading of the information on the first display unit 10 and affect the overall appearance and quality of the display device 100. For this reason, the covered area 14 of the embodiment of the present application is configured to display a black image, or the covered area 14 is configured not to display.

[0051] In some embodiments, the black screen refers to the masked area 14 displaying a black color block under the control of the control unit. For example, the control unit controls the masked area 14 to display a color block with a hexadecimal color code of #000000, where each "00" represents the lowest brightness value of red, green and blue, 0, respectively, so the combination is black; or display a color block with an RGB color code of rgb (0,0,0), where the three parameters R, G, and B here represent the intensity values ​​of red, green and blue, respectively, ranging from 0 to 255, and when all values ​​are 0, it represents pure black.

[0052] Compared with other display areas of the first display unit 10, the black screen emits less or no light, and the covered area 14 does not emit light when not displaying. In this way, the covered area 14 emits less or no light to the surroundings, so when observing the display device 100, the light leakage in the area where the operating element 50 overlaps with the covered area 14 will be reduced or will not occur.

[0053] In some implementation schemes, the covered area 14 is set to not display, which can reduce or eliminate the light emitted from the covered area 14 to the surroundings.

[0054] Therefore, the embodiment of the present application sets the covered area 14 of the first display unit 10 covered by the operating element 50 to display a black screen, or sets the covered area 14 to not display, thereby reducing or eliminating the light emitted to the surrounding by the covered area 14. In this way, when the user observes the display device 100, the light leakage of the overlapping part of the operating element 50 and the covered area 14 is reduced or eliminated, thereby improving the integrity and overall quality of the display device 100, and reducing or eliminating the interference of the light of the covered area 14 on the user when the user observes the display device 100, so that the user can directly focus on the display content of other areas of the first display unit 10 and the operation information of the operating element 50, etc., thereby improving the user's experience.

[0055] In addition, since the covered area 14 is invisible when the user observes the display device 100, the covered area 14 displays a black screen or does not display anything, which can reduce the power consumption of the first display unit 10, reduce energy waste, and improve the energy saving performance of the display device 100.

[0056] In some specific embodiments, the first display unit 10 has a display layer and a shading layer located above the display layer. The display layer is responsible for presenting images and colors, and includes a light-emitting unit, such as an LED (light-emitting diode) or an OLED (organic electroluminescence display). The light-emitting unit is excited by an electrical signal to emit light, thereby generating an image. In this embodiment, the shading layer is used to block unnecessary light, and it can be made of metal material or non-metal material, which is not limited here. The shading layer is at least partially located in the covered area 14 to block the light emitted by the light-emitting unit in the covered area 14, so that the covered area 14 appears black or non-luminous.

[0057] Alternatively, the shading layer may also be a shading coating, which is applied according to the shape of the covered area 14 after the first display unit 10 is processed. This avoids debugging during the processing of the first display unit 10 and reduces the processing difficulty. The coverage of the shading coating can also be easily adjusted according to different covered areas 14, reducing the reprocessing cost.

[0058] Of course, in other embodiments, the covered area 14 may also not have a light-emitting unit for display, which not only makes the covered area 14 completely non-luminous and non-displaying, eliminating the light leakage phenomenon in the overlapping part of the operating element 50 and the covered area 14, but also can reduce the material cost of the first display unit 10.

[0059] Combination Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the operating element 50 is disposed on the side of the first display unit 10. For example, the operating element 50 can be disposed on the left side, right side, upper side or lower side of the first display unit 10, or in an embodiment where the shape of the first display unit 10 has a corner, the operating element 50 can also be disposed at the corner of the first display unit 10. In this way, the relevance between the operating element 50 and the first display unit 10 can be emphasized, and the installation of the operating element 50 can be prevented from affecting the first display unit 10, which is convenient for production and assembly.

[0060] Of course, in other embodiments, the operating element 50 may also be disposed in the middle of the first display unit 10. For example, the operating element 50 may be connected to the box 200 by digging a hole in the first display unit 10, and wires may be placed, etc., to further improve the relevance of the operating element 50 to the content of the first display unit 10, so that the user can obtain the relevant information displayed on the first display unit 10 while manipulating the operating element 50.

[0061] In some embodiments, the display device 100 also includes a second display unit 20, and the second display unit 20 is arranged on the operating element 50. It can be understood that the second display unit 20 is also connected to the control unit signal to display relevant information under the control of the control unit. For example, the second display unit 20 can be used to display the function options corresponding to the operating element 50, such as start and stop options, program options, etc.; or the second display unit 20 can also be linked with the first display unit 10 for display to respond to the user's operation, etc. The specific optional functions of the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 will be expanded later. By setting the second display unit 20, the embodiment of the present application can expand the display area and display mode of the display device 100, increase the functions of the display device 100, and provide the user with a rich interactive experience. By setting the second display unit 20 on the operating element 50, the second display unit 20 can be close to the first display unit 10, thereby improving the structural integration of the display device 100, making the structure of the display device 100 more compact, and improving space utilization.

[0062] The second display portion 20 may be disposed on the top surface of the operating element 50 , or may be embedded in the middle portion of the operating element 50 , and the light emitted by the second display portion 20 may be transmitted out of the top surface of the operating element 50 .

[0063] In some embodiments, the vertical projection of the second display unit 20 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located is spaced from the covered area 14, so that the influence of the light in the covered area 14 on the second display unit 20 can be reduced, the display effect of the second display unit 20 can be ensured, and the display screens of the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 can be made independent, so as to avoid the second display unit 20 blocking the display screen of the first display unit 10. Alternatively, the vertical projection of the second display unit 20 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located overlaps with at least part of the covered area 14, that is, the second display unit 20 is located in front of part of the first display unit 10, so that the second display unit 20 is more closely connected with the first display unit 10, the integrity of the display screen of the display device 100 is improved, and it is convenient for users to view the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 at the same time, thereby improving the user experience.

[0064] To further reduce light leakage, combine Figure 2In some embodiments, the operating element 50 further includes a shading strip 52 disposed on its top surface. It should be noted that the top surface of the operating element 50 is the surface of the operating element 50 away from the first display unit 10, and correspondingly, the surface of the operating element 50 close to the first display unit 10 is the ground surface of the operating element 50. The shading strip 52 is located on at least one side of the second display unit 20, and the shading strip 52 covers at least part of the covered area 14, so as to further block the light emitted by the covered area 14. Optionally, the shading strip 52 can be the top surface of the operating element 50 itself, which is black or made of opaque material, or a shading coating can be applied on the top surface of the operating element 50 to form the shading strip 52. The shading coating is formed by adding a shading agent (such as titanium oxide, carbon black, pigment, etc.) to the coating agent. When light is incident on the shading coating, it will be reflected or absorbed, and finally completely blocked, thereby achieving the purpose of shading.

[0065] In one embodiment, the operating element 50 is a knob. The knob is rotated or pressed to input instructions to the control unit, which is intuitive and convenient for users to use, and the operation of turning the knob is also labor-saving, thereby improving the convenience of user interaction. Optionally, the knob is configured as a cylindrical structure for easy operation by the user.

[0066] The second display portion 20 is located in the middle of the knob to ensure coordination and aesthetics. The shading band 52 is arranged around the second display portion 20 to completely block the influence of light emitted by the covered area 14 and the like on the second display portion 20 , thereby ensuring the display effect of the second display portion 20 .

[0067] Specifically, combined Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the operating element 50 includes a support and a rotating ring 54, the support is connected to the box 200, the second display part 20 and the shading belt 52 are arranged on the top surface of the support, and the rotating ring 54 is rotatably arranged on the periphery of the support and is located on the periphery of the shading belt 52. The rotating ring 54 extends vertically from the top surface of the operating element 50 to the ground. In some embodiments, the rotating ring 54 is a metal part. The metal part can not only ensure the strength of the knob, but also block the light emitted from the covered area 14 to the side of the knob, avoid light leakage from the side of the knob, and improve the user experience. In addition, some metal parts can also reflect external light sources and brighten the knob elements so that users can identify the operating element 50 under conditions such as dim light.

[0068] like Figures 3 to 5 In the illustrated embodiment, the first display portion 10 further includes a display area 15 connected to the covered area 14 and not covered by the operating element 50. The display area 15 is used to display the display content of the first display portion 10. Among them, at least a portion of the contour of the display area 15 close to the operating element 50 is consistent with the contour of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display portion 10 is located. Figure 3In the illustrated solution, the display device 100 has a left-right direction and an up-down direction perpendicular to the left-right direction. The operating element 50 is arranged on the left side of the first display unit 10 and is arranged in a substantially cylindrical shape, and its vertical projection on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located is substantially circular. Among them, the upper side contour, the lower side contour and the right side contour of the display area 15 are all straight lines, and the left side contour of the display area is arranged close to the operating element. The left side contour of the display area is consistent with the contour of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located, that is, it presents the same arc shape.

[0069] In other embodiments, Figure 4 As shown, the diameter of the operating element 50 is smaller than the length of the left side contour of the display area, and part of the left side contour of the display area is consistent with the contour of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display portion 10 is located. Specifically, the left side contour of the display area is divided into a straight line segment and an arc segment, wherein the arc segment is consistent with the contour of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display portion 10 is located, and the straight line segment is located above and / or below the arc segment.

[0070] Or Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the diameter of the operating element 50 is not less than the length of the left side contour of the display area, but because the center of the operating element 50 is spaced from the first display unit 10, the operating element 50 only blocks a portion of the left side of the first display unit 20, and the portion of the left side contour of the display area is consistent with the contour of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located.

[0071] In short, the contour of the display area in the portion affected by the operating element 50 is consistent with the contour of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display portion 10 is located, and the remaining portion maintains the contour of the original first display portion 10.

[0072] In this way, by limiting the consistency relationship between at least a portion of the outline of the display area and the outline of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located, it is not only ensured that the display area is located outside the operating element 50, that is, it is ensured that the display content of the first display unit 10 will not be blocked by the operating element 50, thereby avoiding affecting the user's acquisition of the display information of the first display unit 10, but also it is avoided that the display area emits light and causes light leakage of the operating element 50. Moreover, since at least a portion of the outline of the display area is consistent with the outline of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located, they have an appearance correlation, making the design style consistent, making the overall appearance of the display device 100 more coordinated and beautiful.

[0073] In some embodiments, the display content of the display area 15 includes a background picture and an information display picture, wherein the background picture is displayed as a bottom visual element, and the information display picture can be stacked on the background animation as an upper element to keep the information of the information display picture clear and visible. The background picture includes a dynamic picture and / or a static picture, and the information display picture may include pictures, text, images, animations, etc. For example, the information display picture may include a program name and a picture for representing the program, and the program name is superimposed on the picture as a prompt. In some embodiments, the information display picture can be embedded in the background picture, such as when there is a part of blank space in the background picture, the information display picture can be set at a blank position, and can be displayed in layers when displayed, such as when sliding the information display picture, the background layer is motionless, and the information display picture is displayed in sequence. Of course, there are many implementation methods, which will not be introduced one by one here.

[0074] In some embodiments, the outline of the covered area 14 is consistent with the outer outline of the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located. For example, the operating element 50 is roughly cylindrical, and its vertical projection on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located is roughly circular. When the operating element 50 is located in the middle of the first display unit 10, the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located is completely located in the middle of the first display unit 10, and the outline of the covered area 14 is also roughly circular, and the size is the same as the vertical projection of the plane where the first display unit 10 is located; when the operating element 50 is located on the side of the first display unit 10, the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located overlaps with the middle of the first display unit 10, and the overlapping area has an arc-shaped contour line, and the size of the covered area 14 is the same as the overlapping area, and has the same arc-shaped contour line. Of course, when the vertical projection of the operating element 50 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located is a square or a triangle, the covered area 14 also has a consistent contour line according to the above two situations. In this way, not only can the light leakage phenomenon in the area corresponding to the covered area 14 be avoided, but also the occupied area of ​​the covered area 14 can be reasonably allocated, thereby improving the utilization rate and aesthetics of the first display portion 10.

[0075] Further, at least part of the outline of the background picture near the covered area 14 is consistent with the outline of the covered area 14 near the background picture. In some schemes, the outline of the covered area 14 near the background picture is arc-shaped, and the part or all of the outline of the background picture near the covered area 14 is also arc-shaped, and the angle of curvature of the two is the same. This makes the outline of the background picture coordinated with the outline of the covered area 14, and is conducive to making the distance between the background picture and the covered area 14 closer, and the screen utilization rate is higher. In other words, the background picture is limited to the region outside the covered area 14, and by being set to the outline consistent with the outline of the covered area 14 near the background picture, not only avoid the content of the background picture from being incomplete, ensure the integrity of the information, and make the overall outward appearance of the display device 100 more coordinated and beautiful.

[0076] Combination Figure 6 In some embodiments, the contour of the image appearance of the background screen close to the covered area 14 is coordinated with the contour of the vertical projection of the second display unit 20 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located. For example, the contour of the vertical projection of the second display unit 20 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located is roughly circular, and the contour of the image appearance of the background screen close to the covered area 14 is arc-shaped, so that the image appearance of the display screen echoes the second display unit 20, reflecting the consistent design style of the display device 100, giving the user a sense of coordination in appearance, and emphasizing the relevance of the display screen of the second display unit 20 and the display screen of the first display unit. Further, the above two contours can be located on concentric circles of different radii to further improve the overall coordination of the display device 100. Of course, if the contour of the vertical projection of the second display unit 20 on the plane where the first display unit 10 is located is square, circular, etc., the contour of the image appearance of the background screen close to the covered area 14 is correspondingly changed to circular or square to coordinate the two.

[0077] Combination Figure 7 and Figure 8 In a specific embodiment, the first display unit 10 is configured to display a plurality of laundry processing items 60 to be selected. For example, the first display unit 10 is in the shape of a long strip extending in the horizontal direction, and the plurality of laundry processing items 60 are arranged horizontally on the first display unit 10. The operating element 50 is used to input a selection instruction for selecting one of the plurality of laundry processing items 60. When one of the plurality of laundry processing items 60 is selected, the second display unit 20 is used to display the selected laundry processing item 60.

[0078] Among them, the clothing processing item 60 is one of the information display screens. For example, the clothing processing item 60 may include smart washing, color protection washing, chemical fiber, plush, steam washing, etc. The controller is configured to select the corresponding clothing processing item 60 according to the user instruction, and when the clothing processing item 60 is selected, the corresponding clothing processing program of the clothing processing item 60 is ready to be executed.

[0079] Among them, the user can select the clothing processing item 60 by operating the operating element 50, such as rotating the rotating ring 54 to select it. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the first display unit 10 and / or the second display unit 20 is a touch screen, and the user can also select the clothing processing item 60 by clicking or sliding the first display unit 10. When one of the clothing processing items 60 is selected, at least one of the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 displays the background animation, that is, the first display unit 10 can display the background animation alone, the second display unit 20 can display the background animation alone, or the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 can display the background animation at the same time. In some embodiments, the background animation is displayed as the background screen of the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20, that is, as the bottom visual element, and the clothing processing item 60 is superimposed on the background animation as an upper element to keep the information of the clothing processing item 60 clear and visible.

[0080] It can be understood that the background animation corresponds to the selected clothing treatment item 60 one by one. When the selected clothing treatment item 60 changes, the background animation changes accordingly, so as to play a prompting role and make the display content of the display device 100 more colorful. Among them, the correspondence between the background animation and the selected clothing treatment item 60 can be to use the same or similar color elements, and the animation content matches the interpretation of the expression of the clothing treatment item 60. For example, when the selected clothing treatment item 60 is steam washing, the background animation is floating steam, and when the selected clothing treatment item 60 is color protection washing, the background animation switches to shaking ribbons.

[0081] It should be noted that the embodiment of the present application does not limit the switching method when the background animation is switched, and it can be a fade-in and fade-out method, or other transition switching methods such as smooth switching, which are not limited here.

[0082] In this way, the embodiment of the present application adopts at least one of the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 to display the background animation corresponding to the selected clothing processing item 60. On the one hand, since the background animation matches the clothing processing item 60, the background animation can display the currently selected clothing processing item 60 in the form of a dynamic picture, which can serve as a prompt. Since the display area of ​​the background animation is larger than the display area of ​​the clothing processing item 60, the user can more intuitively judge the currently selected clothing processing item 60 based on the background animation, and reasonably utilize the display areas of the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 to broaden the user's channels for obtaining key information and improve the interaction efficiency and convenience. On the other hand, the dynamic picture form of the background picture can enrich the display content of the display device 100, which is not only beautiful, but also can feedback the user's operation of switching the selected clothing processing item 60. The dynamic content can give the user a better sense of interaction and improve the user experience.

[0083] In some embodiments, the to-be-selected laundry treatment item 60 displayed on the first display unit 10 is a static picture, and the to-be-selected laundry treatment item 60 is presented as a static picture occupying a certain area of ​​the first display unit 10, and the static picture displays the identification information of the laundry treatment item 60, or also includes a related static image representing the laundry treatment item 60, so as to be intuitively represented. When the laundry treatment item 60 is selected, when the selected laundry treatment item 60 is switched from being displayed by the first display unit 10 to being displayed by the second display unit 20, the second display unit 20 switches to display the background animation corresponding to the selected laundry treatment item 60. Optionally, the selected laundry treatment item 60 can be translated from the first display unit 10 to the second display unit 20, and superimposed on the background animation displayed on the second display unit 20; or the selected laundry treatment item 60 can also be moved from the first display unit 10 to the second display unit 20, and the related static image in the laundry treatment item 60 is switched to the background animation. When the selected laundry treatment item 60 is switched from being displayed on the first display unit 10 to being displayed on the second display unit 20 , the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 display a sliding animation effect.

[0084] In this way, the clothing processing item 60 to be selected in this embodiment is a static picture, which can be compared with the background animation of the selected clothing processing item 60 displayed on the first display unit 10, ensuring that the clothing processing item 60 to be selected and the background animation are displayed clearly and orderly on the first display unit 10, avoiding cluttered pictures that affect the viewing experience; moreover, when the clothing processing item 60 is selected, the static picture is switched to the background animation for display, and the transition from static to dynamic can better attract the user's attention and give the user confirmation feedback, so that the user can more intuitively feel that the clothing processing item 60 has been selected, and the various display pictures present a dynamic interaction method, thereby enhancing the user's interaction experience with the display device 100.

[0085] In addition, in combination with the foregoing, the information display screen is displayed in the display area of ​​the first display unit 10, and the display area is not covered by the operating element 20. When the clothing processing item 10 is selected, the clothing processing item 60 can keep the animation displayed uninterruptedly during the process of switching from the first display unit 10 to the second display unit 20, thereby improving the smoothness of the picture presented by the display device 100 and improving the overall viewing experience and user interaction experience.

[0086] In one embodiment, the first display unit 10 displays a first animation corresponding to the selected clothing treatment project 60, the second display unit 20 displays a second animation corresponding to the selected clothing treatment project 60, and the background animation includes the first animation and the second animation; wherein, when the first animation and the second animation are displayed simultaneously, the first animation and the second animation constitute a coherent picture. A coherent picture refers to a smooth and continuous visual effect in which the transition process of the picture elements in the first animation and the second animation between the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20. For example, when the selected clothing treatment project 60 is color protection washing, the ribbon in the first animation and the ribbon in the second animation are continuous in time and display position, and there is no fault limitation. In this way, the coherent animation can help maintain the user's front and back perception, and provide a vivid and attractive dynamic picture, improving the aesthetics and user experience.

[0087] Of course, the first animation and the second animation may also be discontinuous, but display different screen elements respectively, which is not limited in this embodiment of the present application.

[0088] In some embodiments, for the second display unit 20, optionally, the center of the second display unit 20 is located on the central axis of the first display unit 10. For example, in an embodiment where the first display unit 10 is a long strip extending in the horizontal direction, the second display unit 20 is located at one end of the first display unit 10, and the central axis of the first display unit 10 in the horizontal direction passes through the center of the second display unit 20, so that the first display unit 10 and the second display unit 20 are visually symmetrical, and the adjacent second display unit 20 makes it possible to be more coherent and beautiful when the laundry treatment item 60 is switched from the first display unit 10 to the second display unit 20.

[0089] It can be understood that since the clothing processing device 1000 adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0090] The same or similar numbers in the drawings of this embodiment correspond to the same or similar parts; in the description of this application, it should be understood that if the terms "up", "down", "left", "right", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, it is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only used for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as limitations on this application. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0091] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A display device, characterized in that: include: Operating elements; as well as a first display portion, the first display portion comprising a covered area covered by the operating element; The covered area is configured to display a black image, or the covered area is configured to display nothing.

2. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The first display portion also includes a display area connected to the covered area and not covered by the operating element. The display content of the first display portion is displayed in the display area. At least a portion of the outline of the display area close to the operating element is consistent with the outline of the vertical projection of the operating element on the plane where the first display portion is located.

3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein: The display content of the first display part includes a background picture, and the background picture includes a dynamic picture and / or a static picture. The outline of the background picture is consistent with the outline of the display area.

4. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The first display unit also includes a display area connected to the covered area and not covered by the operating element. The display content of the first display unit is displayed in the display area. The display content of the display area includes a background screen and an information display screen.

5. The display device according to claim 4, characterized in that At least a portion of the contour of the background picture close to the operating element is consistent with the contour of the covered area close to the background picture.

6. The display device according to claim 1, wherein: The first display portion comprises a display layer and a light shielding layer located above the display layer, wherein the light shielding layer is at least partially located above the covered area; or, The covered area does not have a light-emitting unit for display.

7. The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: Also includes: The second display part is arranged on the operating element.

8. The display device according to claim 7, characterized in that A vertical projection of the second display portion on the plane where the first display portion is located is spaced from, or at least partially overlaps with, the covered area.

9. The display device according to claim 7, wherein: The first display unit is used to display a plurality of laundry processing items; Based on one of the multiple clothing processing items being selected, the selected clothing processing item is switched from being displayed on the first display unit to being displayed on the second display unit, and at least one of the first display unit and the second display unit displays a background animation corresponding to the selected clothing processing item.

10. The display device according to claim 9, characterized in that The first display unit displays a first animation corresponding to the selected laundry treatment item, the second display unit displays a second animation corresponding to the selected laundry treatment item, and the background animation includes the first animation and the second animation; When the first animation and the second animation are displayed simultaneously, the first animation and the second animation form a continuous picture.

11. A clothes processing device, characterized in that: include: Box; and The display device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, mounted on the front side of the box.

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