Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

A laundry treating apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a first treating device including a first drum accommodating laundry; a second processing device including a second drum accommodating laundry; an output unit for outputting a screen; an input unit that receives a user command for selecting an object to be displayed on the screen; and an execution stop button that is provided as a single and only one of the first processing device and the second processing device, and that is operated by a user to execute or stop a plurality of processing devices by means of the execution stop button.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a garment processing apparatus, specifically a garment processing apparatus that includes an output section for displaying an image. Background Technology

[0002] A garment processing device is a device that performs a garment processing process, which involves feeding garments, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as laundry) into a drum and removing contaminants from the laundry.

[0003] Clothing handling devices can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, dehydrating, and drying laundry. Depending on how laundry is loaded into the drum, clothing handling devices can be classified as top loading or front loading.

[0004] The laundry handling apparatus may include a housing that forms its appearance, an outer tub housed inside the housing, a drum rotatably mounted inside the outer tub for loading laundry, and a detergent supply device for supplying detergent into the drum.

[0005] When the garment handling device is equipped for washing laundry, and water and detergent are supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, if the drum is rotated by the motor, the laundry will remove stains by rubbing against the drum and the washing water.

[0006] The laundry detergent dispenser has a function to supply laundry detergent to enhance washing effectiveness. Here, laundry detergent refers to substances that can improve washing results, such as fabric softener, detergent, and bleach. Laundry detergent can be in powder or liquid form.

[0007] On the other hand, when the garment handling device is equipped to dry laundry, the garment handling device can provide dry air to the laundry and remove moisture from the laundry.

[0008] The garment handling device may be configured to include a housing, a drum rotatably mounted inside the housing, and a heating mechanism for heating or drying the air supplied to the laundry.

[0009] Because dry air can be supplied to the laundry contained in the drum, the moisture present in the laundry is evaporated and removed by the dry air, thereby removing the moisture from the laundry.

[0010] On the other hand, when the amount of laundry is large or when different processes are required, such as washing and drying the laundry simultaneously, multiple processing devices for processing clothes can be used.

[0011] A garment processing apparatus having a plurality of processing devices is disclosed in related document KR10-2008-0021921A1. The garment processing apparatus disclosed in the related document includes a first processing device and a second processing device.

[0012] The first and second processing devices described in the relevant literature are equipped with rollers or similar components installed inside a housing to perform the garment processing. Furthermore, control panels are provided in both the first and second processing devices.

[0013] For example, when there are multiple buttons for executing instructions, it is difficult to identify which device each button corresponds to, and this further increases manufacturing costs and time compared to when there is only one button.

[0014] Furthermore, when the programs of the first processing device and the second processing device are executed simultaneously, if only one button can be used to operate the two devices, then the two devices can only be turned on or off at the same time, making it impossible to execute or stop one device individually.

[0015] Furthermore, when the first processing device and / or the second processing device are operating in any of a plurality of modes, such as a washing mode for washing and a drying mode for drying, the user may find it difficult to easily grasp the selection of the mode and the device, and may become confused about the selection.

[0016] Therefore, an important issue in this technical field is that multiple processing devices can be conveniently selected and operated by a single execution stop button and output unit. Furthermore, the garment processing process can be efficiently executed by effectively selecting multiple executable modes within a single processing device. In the case of synchronous operation, only one device can be selected for operation. Summary of the Invention

[0017] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0018] Embodiments of the present invention provide a clothing processing apparatus capable of efficiently outputting information from a plurality of processing devices in one output section.

[0019] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a garment processing apparatus capable of efficiently operating a plurality of processing devices using a single button.

[0020] In addition, embodiments of the present invention provide a clothing processing apparatus capable of executing or stopping a plurality of processing devices using a single execution stop button.

[0021] Technical solutions to the problem

[0022] In a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, a stop button can be used to operate the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0023] The output unit can output a first program selection screen and a second program selection screen that display multiple programs for processing the clothes of the first processing device and the second processing device as selectable options. Each program selection screen can be output in the output unit, and the program of each processing device can be executed or stopped by operating one of the execution stop buttons.

[0024] This garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first processing unit, a second processing unit, an output unit, an input unit, and an execution stop button.

[0025] The first processing device includes a first receiving section for holding clothing. The second processing device includes a second receiving section for holding clothing. An output section may be provided in either the first or the second processing device and output a screen.

[0026] The input unit can be located in either the first or the second processing device and can receive user commands for selecting an object displayed on the screen. The stop button can be a single button located only in either the first or the second processing device and operated by the user. The screen output in the output unit can include a program selection screen displaying a plurality of programs for processing clothing. The screen can include a first program selection screen and a second program selection screen. The first program selection screen displays a first program executed in the first processing device among the plurality of programs for processing clothing, making it selectable via the input unit. The second program selection screen displays a second program executed in the second processing device among the plurality of programs, making it selectable via the input unit.

[0027] If the first program selection screen is displayed on the output unit and the execution stop button is operated on the output unit, the first processing device executes the first program. If the second program selection screen is displayed on the output unit and the execution stop button is operated on the output unit, the second processing device executes the second program.

[0028] The first program selection screen may include a mode selection individual for displaying the second processing device as a selectable device, and the output unit may select the displayed second processing device through the mode selection individual and output the second program selection screen.

[0029] If the selected mode selects an individual, multiple operating modes are displayed for executing different programs among the multiple programs.

[0030] A portion of the plurality of operating modes may correspond to the operating mode of the first processing device, and the remainder may correspond to the operating mode of the second processing device.

[0031] The program selection screen can display different programs in different operating modes.

[0032] The output unit can output a first program progress screen that displays the progress information of the first program during the first program's execution.

[0033] If the stop button is pressed during the first program execution screen, the first program is paused or resumed.

[0034] The first program screen may include a screen for displaying the second processing device as a selectable mode selection entity.

[0035] When the first program is being executed and the second program is about to be executed, if the individual selects the displayed second processing device through the mode selection, the output unit outputs the second program selection screen.

[0036] The first program can be configured in multiple ways. If any one of the multiple first programs is paused during execution, the output unit outputs a first program selection screen displaying the multiple first programs.

[0037] If another program from the plurality of first programs is selected in the first program selection screen, instead of any one of the programs, the execution of the first program will be canceled.

[0038] The output unit can output a synchronized screen that displays the progress information of both the first program and the second program.

[0039] The synchronized screen may include a first program individual that displays the progress information of the first program and a second program individual that displays the progress information of the second program.

[0040] If the execution stop button is pressed in the synchronization screen, the first program and the second program will continue to run.

[0041] If the execution stop button is pressed in the synchronization screen, the output unit outputs a message requesting either the first program or the second program.

[0042] If either the first program or the second program is selected in the synchronization screen and the execution stop button is pressed, the program based on that program is paused or resumed.

[0043] The screen may further include a first option display screen that displays option information of the first program and a second option display screen that displays option information of the second program.

[0044] If a first program corresponding to the first program is selected in the first program selection screen, the output unit outputs the first option display screen of the first program.

[0045] If a second program corresponding to the second program is selected on the second program selection screen, the output unit outputs the second program's output second option display screen.

[0046] If the execute stop button is pressed in the first option display screen, the first program displayed in the first option display screen is executed or stopped.

[0047] If the "Stop" button is pressed in the second option display screen, the second program displayed in the second option display screen will be executed or stopped.

[0048] When the first option display screen, which displays the options for the first program, is output in the synchronization screen, if the execution stop button is operated in the first option display screen, the first program is paused or resumed.

[0049] The first option display screen can display the first option selection individual as unselectable during the first program's execution, and can display the first option selection individual as selectable when the first program is paused.

[0050] The output unit can output a first reservation setting screen, which displays a plurality of first time setting individuals with different completion times for the first program as selectable.

[0051] If, while any one of the plurality of individuals for the first time setting is selected, the execution stop button is pressed on the first reservation setting screen, then the reservation for the first program is completed.

[0052] The input unit can be located on the output unit and sense the user's touch signal on the screen.

[0053] The execution stop button can be set to be separate from the input section.

[0054] If the execution stop button is pressed in the synchronization screen, the first program and the second program continue to run, and the output unit outputs a message indicating that you would like to select either the first program or the second program.

[0055] Invention Effects

[0056] Embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing apparatus capable of efficiently outputting information from a plurality of processing devices in one output section.

[0057] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing device that can efficiently operate a plurality of processing devices using a single button.

[0058] In addition, embodiments of the present invention may provide a clothing processing apparatus capable of executing or stopping a plurality of processing devices using a single execution stop button. Attached Figure Description

[0059] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a first processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the first processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 3 This is a diagram that schematically illustrates the communication relationships of a garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 4 This is a perspective view showing a first processing device and a second processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 5 This is a front view showing a first processing device and a second processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of a second processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the second processing device of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0066] Figure 8 This is a diagram that conceptually illustrates the control relationships of a garment handling apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0067] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the control panel of a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] Figure 10This is a conceptual diagram illustrating the operation of a clothing processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the start screen of the screen output in the output unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0070] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing a program selection screen output in the output section of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing a program execution screen output from the output unit of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 14 This diagram illustrates the process of switching to the first program execution screen when the execution stop button is pressed on the first program selection screen in the screen output by the output unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] Figure 15 This diagram illustrates the process of switching to the second program execution screen when the execution stop button is pressed on the second program selection screen output by the output unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 16 This is a diagram illustrating the mode change process of the first processing device in clothing processing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0075] Figure 17 This is a diagram illustrating the process of changing the mode from a first processing device to a second processing device in a garment processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] Figure 18 This is a diagram illustrating the pause process of the first processing device in a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 19 This is a diagram illustrating the process of executing a second mode program during program execution in a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention, during program execution in a first processing device.

[0078] Figure 20 This is a diagram illustrating the process of canceling a program during the execution of a first processing device in a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0079] Figure 21 This is a diagram showing a synchronized screen output in the output unit of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] Figure 22 This diagram illustrates the operation of the stop button in the synchronization screen of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0081] Figure 23 This is a diagram showing the message output in the output unit when the stop button is operated in the synchronization screen of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] Figure 24 This diagram illustrates the process of outputting an option display screen in a synchronized screen output by the output unit of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] Figure 25 This is a diagram illustrating the process of activating an individual option selection in the option display screen of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Figure 26 This is a diagram illustrating the process of deactivating an individual option selection in an option display screen of a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0085] Figure 27 This is a diagram illustrating the process of scheduling a completion time in a clothing processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0086] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can easily implement it.

[0087] However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, for the purpose of clearly illustrating the invention, parts of the drawings that are not related to the description have been omitted, and the same or similar constituent elements throughout the specification are given the same reference numerals.

[0088] In this specification, repeated descriptions of the same constituent elements are omitted.

[0089] Furthermore, in this specification, if a component is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it may be directly connected to or coupled to the other component, but it can also be understood as meaning that there may be other components between them. Conversely, if a component is referred to as being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between them.

[0090] Furthermore, the terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0091] Furthermore, in this specification, unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, the singular expression includes the plural expression.

[0092] Furthermore, in this specification, the terms “comprising” or “having” should be understood only to indicate the presence of the features, figures, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof disclosed in this specification, and should not be construed as pre-excluding the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, figures, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0093] Additionally, in this specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of a plurality of described items or any one of a plurality of described items. In this specification, "A or B" may include "A", "B", or "both A and B".

[0094] Figure 1 The image shows a garment processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present invention, the garment processing apparatus 1 may be formed by a single processing device or may include a plurality of processing devices, such as a first processing device 10 and a second processing device 20.

[0095] The garment processing device 1 can execute a processing procedure for processing garments. When the garment processing device 1 includes a plurality of processing units, each of the plurality of processing units can execute a processing procedure.

[0096] The processing procedure can treat clothes using various methods such as washing, drying, or removing wrinkles. Clothes placed inside the processing device can then be processed using this procedure and provided to the user.

[0097] The processing programs can be predetermined as a plurality of different programs and provided for selection by the user. For example, the plurality of processing programs may include at least one of a washing program for washing clothes, a drying program for drying clothes, and a washing and drying program that continuously performs washing and drying of clothes.

[0098] A clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit 70, which may pre-store a plurality of processing programs and provide them to the user.

[0099] The processing procedure may include at least one operation. The processing procedure may be defined as including at least one of the following operations: water supply, detergent supply, washing, rinsing, draining, dehydration, and drying.

[0100] The water supply operation can be the operation of supplying water to the outer tub into which clothes are placed; the detergent supply operation can be the operation of supplying detergent to the outer tub; the washing operation can be the operation of rotating the drum and washing clothes while detergent is being added to the outer tub; the rinsing operation can be the operation of supplying water to the outer tub and rotating the drum and rinsing clothes while no detergent is being added; the draining operation can be the operation of draining water from the outer tub to the outside of the outer tub; the spin-drying operation can be the operation of rotating the drum and separating water present in the clothes from the clothes while no water is being supplied to the outer tub; and the drying operation can be the operation of supplying high-temperature dry air to the inside of the drum or outer tub and removing moisture from the clothes.

[0101] The plurality of processing programs can be preset to have at least one different operation from each other and stored in the control unit 70. The user can select any one of the processing programs to process the clothing.

[0102] on the other hand, Figure 1 The image shows a first processing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, Figure 1 The garment processing device 1 shown is configured as an example of the present invention to include only a single processing device, namely, a first processing device 10.

[0103] The first processing device 10 includes a first housing 11. A space can be defined inside the first housing 11, and the first housing 11 can form the appearance of the first processing device 10.

[0104] The first housing 11 may include a front panel, a rear panel, side panels, and a top panel. The plurality of panels may be combined with each other to form the first housing 11. A first clothing inlet 18 may be formed on one side of the first housing 11 to communicate between the outside and the inside of the housing.

[0105] Figure 1 The image shows a garment processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the present invention, the garment processing apparatus 1 may be formed by a single processing device or may include a plurality of processing devices, such as a first processing device 10 and a second processing device 20.

[0106] The garment processing device 1 can execute a processing procedure C0 for processing garments. When the garment processing device 1 includes a plurality of processing devices, each of the plurality of processing devices can execute the processing procedure C0.

[0107] Processing procedure C0 can treat clothes in various ways, such as washing or drying, and removing wrinkles. Clothes placed inside the processing device can be processed by processing procedure C0 and then provided to the user.

[0108] The processing program C0 may be predetermined as a plurality of different programs and provided for selection by the user. For example, the plurality of processing programs C0 may include at least one of a washing program C11 for washing clothes, a drying program C12 for drying clothes, and a washing and drying program C13 that continuously performs washing and drying of clothes.

[0109] A clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit 70, in which a plurality of processing programs C0 may be pre-stored and provided to the user.

[0110] The processing procedure C0 may include at least one operation. The processing procedure C0 may be defined as including at least one operation among water supply operation, detergent supply operation, washing operation, rinsing operation, draining operation, dehydration operation, and drying operation.

[0111] The water supply operation can be the operation of supplying water to the outer tub into which clothes are placed; the detergent supply operation can be the operation of supplying detergent to the outer tub; the washing operation can be the operation of rotating the drum and washing clothes while detergent is being added to the outer tub; the rinsing operation can be the operation of supplying water to the outer tub and rotating the drum and rinsing clothes while no detergent is being added; the draining operation can be the operation of draining water from the outer tub to the outside of the outer tub; the spin-drying operation can be the operation of rotating the drum and separating water present in the clothes from the clothes while no water is being supplied to the outer tub; and the drying operation can be the operation of supplying high-temperature dry air to the inside of the drum or outer tub and removing moisture from the clothes.

[0112] The plurality of processing programs C0 can be preset such that at least one operation is different from the others, and can be stored in the control unit 70. The user can select any one of the plurality of processing programs C0 to process the clothing.

[0113] on the other hand, Figure 1 The image shows a first processing apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. That is, Figure 1 The garment processing device 1 shown is configured as an example of the present invention to include only a single processing device, namely, a first processing device 10.

[0114] The first processing device 10 includes a first housing 11. A space can be defined inside the first housing 11, and the first housing 11 can form the appearance of the first processing device 10.

[0115] The first housing 11 may include a front panel, a rear panel, side panels, and a top panel. A plurality of said panels may be combined with each other to form the first housing 11. A first clothing inlet 18 may be formed on one side of the first housing 11 to communicate between the outside and the inside of the housing.

[0116] Figure 1 The diagram shows a first clothing inlet 18 formed on the front panel in one embodiment of the present invention, but the position of the first clothing inlet 18 is not necessarily limited to the front panel.

[0117] The first door 19 may be configured to be attached to the first housing 11 and selectively cover the first clothing inlet 18. For example, the first door 19 may be configured to be rotatably attached to the front panel and cover the first clothing inlet 18 depending on the rotation position.

[0118] One embodiment of the present invention may include a control panel 100. The control panel 100 may include an input section 120 and an output section. However, it is not necessary to limit the input section 120 and the output section to be provided only in the control panel 100.

[0119] Users can obtain program setting information or program progress information from the information output through the output unit, and can operate the input unit 120 to generate input signals, thereby issuing various commands to the control unit 70, such as changing program settings. The control panel 100 and the control unit 70 will be described in detail later.

[0120] on the other hand, Figure 2 The interior of the first processing device 10 is shown in the image. Although Figure 2 The first processing device 10 is shown in the form of a washer-dryer capable of washing and drying, but this is only for illustrative purposes and the first processing device 10 is not necessarily limited to a washer-dryer.

[0121] Inside the first processing device 10, defined by the first housing 11, a first receiving section may be provided for accommodating the first outer tub 12 and clothing. The first outer tub 12 may be configured to be disposed inside the first processing device 10 and contain water.

[0122] The first outer tub 12 may include a first outer tub opening facing the first clothing inlet 18. Thus, the user can open the first door 19, and clothing put in through the first clothing inlet 18 can be accommodated inside the first outer tub 12 via the first clothing inlet 18 and the first outer tub opening.

[0123] The first receiving portion can be disposed inside the first box 11 and can hold clothing. The first receiving portion can be configured in various shapes. For example, the first receiving portion can correspond to the shape of a basket disposed in the first door 19, the first roller 13 disposed inside the first outer barrel 12, etc., or there can be multiple portions.

[0124] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first garment receiving portion may include a first roller 13. The first roller 13 may be rotatably disposed inside the first outer tub 12. An embodiment of the present invention may further include a first driving unit 14, and the first roller 13 may be connected to the first driving unit 14 and receive rotational force.

[0125] The interior of the first roller 13 can hold clothing. The first roller 13 may include a first roller 13 opening that faces the opening of the first outer drum. Thus, clothing that the user puts in through the first clothing inlet 18 can pass through the opening of the first outer drum and the opening of the first roller 13 and be contained inside the first roller 13.

[0126] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first water supply unit 15. The first water supply unit 15 may receive water from the outside by means of connecting to an external water source or the like. The first water supply unit 15 may include a water supply hose as a path for water flow and a water supply valve for restricting water flow, etc.

[0127] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first detergent supply unit 16. The first detergent supply unit 16 may store detergent and may be configured to supply detergent to the interior of the first outer tub 12 when detergent is needed during the execution of the processing procedure C0 for processing clothes.

[0128] Although Figure 2 The diagram shows a structure in which the first water supply unit 15 is connected to the first detergent supply unit 16, and the water flowing along the first water supply unit 15 is supplied to the inside of the first outer tub 12 along with the detergent through the first detergent supply unit 16. However, it is not limited to this structure, and the first water supply unit 15 may also be directly connected to the inside of the first outer tub 12.

[0129] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first drainage section 17. The first drainage section 17 may be configured to connect to a first outer tank 12 and drain water present inside the first outer tank 12 to the outside of the first housing 11. The first drainage section 17 may include a drainage hose for supplying water flow and a drainage pump for generating water flow force, etc.

[0130] In one embodiment of the present invention, if the washing program C11 for washing clothes is performed, water and detergent will be supplied to the inside of the first outer tub 12 through the first water supply unit 15 and the first detergent supply unit 16. The first drum 13 can be rotated by the first drive unit 14 to wash clothes. The water and detergent in the first outer tub 12 can be discharged to the outside of the first box 11 through the first drain unit 17 as needed.

[0131] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may include a heating unit 30. The heating unit 30 may be configured to receive air inside the first drum 13, dehumidify and heat it, and then supply it back into the first drum 13; or it may be configured to heat air outside the first housing 11 and supply it into the first drum 13; or it may be configured to heat air present inside the first drum 13.

[0132] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 does not necessarily need to include the first outer tub 12. It can be configured to omit the first outer tub 12 as needed. That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, it is not limited to a washing machine, but can also be a dryer with the outer tub removed, or a washer-dryer that can perform washing and drying separately.

[0133] On the other hand, in an embodiment of the present invention that only includes the first processing device 10, that is, in the case where it is composed of only one processing device, the first processing device 10 can be understood as the clothing processing device 1 itself.

[0134] That is, the first housing 11, the first outer tub 12, the first roller 13, etc. of the first processing device 10 can all be referred to as the housing, outer tub, roller, etc. of the clothing processing device 1 of the present invention.

[0135] on the other hand, Figure 3 The present invention conceptually illustrates the information exchange method of a clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0136] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may be configured to communicate with the outside. In the first processing device 10, a first communication unit for communication may be configured to communicate in various ways such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity). However, it is not necessary to have a first communication unit.

[0137] When equipped with a first communication unit, the first processing device 10 can communicate directly with the user's terminal 3 or with a communication medium 4 disposed outside the clothing processing device 1. When communicating with the communication medium 4, it can exchange information with the server 2 through the communication medium 4.

[0138] The user's terminal 3 can be a variety of devices with communication capabilities. For example, the terminal 3 can be a mobile phone, computer, tablet PC, or other devices with communication capabilities.

[0139] As needed, the first processing device 10 can exchange information with the terminal 3 through a communication process with the terminal 3, or it can exchange information with the server 2 through a communication process with the communication medium 4.

[0140] Furthermore, terminal 3 can exchange information with server 2, and the first processing device 10 can exchange information with server 2 through communication medium 4, thereby also realizing indirect information exchange with terminal 3.

[0141] on the other hand, Figure 3 The image shows a garment processing apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, including a first processing device 10 and a second processing device 20. The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be implemented to be connected and exchange information via a wired connection, or, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, it can also be implemented as exchanging information wirelessly.

[0142] For example, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be connected via direct wireless communication such as Bluetooth to exchange information, or they can communicate with each other through the communication medium 4, or they can be indirectly connected through information exchange with the server 2 via the communication medium 4. The configuration relationship between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be varied.

[0143] on the other hand, Figure 4 The image shows a garment processing device 1 in which the first processing unit 10 and the second processing unit 20 are stacked. (See reference...) Figure 4 An embodiment of the present invention may include a first processing device 10 disposed on a second processing device 20.

[0144] The first processing device 10 may include the aforementioned first housing 11, first outer barrel 12, first roller 13 corresponding to the first receiving portion, etc. The second processing device 20 may be independent of the first processing device 10 and includes a second housing 21, second outer barrel 22, second roller 23 corresponding to the second receiving portion, etc.

[0145] The first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can execute the processing procedure C0 for processing clothing independently or in conjunction with each other. For example, the first processing device 10 can execute the first procedure C1 among a plurality of processing procedures C0 for processing clothing, and the second processing device 20 can execute the second procedure C2 among a plurality of processing procedures C0.

[0146] In this invention, for ease of explanation, the processing program C0 executed in the first processing device 10 can be referred to as the first program C1, and the processing program C0 executed in the second processing device 20 can be referred to as the second program C2. The first program C1 and the second program C2 can be any one of a washing program, a drying program, and a washing and drying program, respectively.

[0147] For example, the first processing device 10 may be a washing machine capable of performing a washing program C11, and the second processing device 20 may be a dryer capable of performing a drying program. Alternatively, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may also be a washing machine capable of performing a washing program or a dryer capable of performing a drying program, respectively.

[0148] Alternatively, at least one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may also be a washer-dryer capable of performing a washing program, a drying program, and a wash-drying program. For example... Figure 4 The first processing device 10 shown can be a washer-dryer, and the second processing device 20 can be a washing machine.

[0149] When the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 is equipped to perform a drying program, it may include the aforementioned heater; when it is equipped to perform a washing program, it may include the aforementioned detergent supply unit and water supply unit, etc.

[0150] On the other hand, refer to Figure 4 In one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel 100 may be disposed on the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 respectively, or may be disposed on only one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0151] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 may include a control panel 100, while the other may not have a control panel 100. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may include a control panel 100, while the second processing device 20 may not include a control panel 100.

[0152] on the other hand, Figure 5 The image shows a view from the front. Figure 4 The state of the garment processing device 1. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may include a first housing 11, and the second processing device 20 may include a second housing 21. However, as needed, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 may be disposed inside a combined housing.

[0153] The first processing device 10 may be disposed above the second processing device 20. The first processing device 10 may include a control panel 100, while the second processing device 20 may not include an additional control panel 100.

[0154] The first processing device 10 may include a first clothing inlet 18 for receiving clothing, and the second processing device 20 may include a second clothing inlet 28 for receiving clothing. However, the first clothing inlet 18 and the second clothing inlet 28 need not be in a shape that is always exposed to the outside.

[0155] For example, in Figure 5 In the garment processing device 1 shown, a first garment inlet 18 may be provided on the front of the first processing device 10, and although not shown, a second garment inlet 28 may be provided on the top surface of the second processing device 20. The detailed structure of the second processing device 20 will be described later.

[0156] In the first processing device 10, the first clothing inlet 18 and the first door 19 can be located at the front and facing the user. The control panel 100 can be configured at a position higher than the first door 19.

[0157] On the other hand, in one embodiment of the present invention, the volume of the first processing device 10 may be larger than the volume of the second processing device 20. That is, the amount of laundry that the first processing device 10 can process may be greater than the amount of laundry that the second processing device 20 can process.

[0158] Therefore, the height of the first processing device 10 can be greater than the height of the second processing device 20. The volume of the first roller 13 can be greater than the volume of the second roller 23. Users can choose to use either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, or both, simultaneously, depending on the amount of clothing to be processed.

[0159] on the other hand, Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating a second processing device 20 disposed below the first processing device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0160] When the second processing device 20 is positioned below the first processing device 10, that is, when the second processing device 20 is configured to support the load of the first processing device 10, the second processing device 20 may be configured as a front-mounted or top-mounted device like the first processing device 10, but may include a device drawer 40 extending forward from the second housing 21.

[0161] Figure 6 The diagram shows a second processing device 20, which includes a device drawer 40 that is introduced or drawn into or out of a second housing 21. The second processing device 20 may include a second housing 21, a device drawer 40, a second outer container 22, and a second receiving section.

[0162] The second receiving portion can be disposed inside the second box 21 and can hold clothing. The second receiving portion can be configured in various shapes. For example, the second receiving portion can correspond to the shape of a basket disposed on the second door 29, and can be equivalent to a second roller 23 disposed inside the second outer barrel 22, etc., or can be configured in multiples.

[0163] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second receiving portion may include a second roller 23. A space for accommodating the device drawer 40 may be formed inside the second housing 21, and a second outer tub 22 and a second roller 23 may be disposed inside the device drawer 40. A second clothing inlet 28 for inserting clothing may be provided on the top surface of the device drawer 40.

[0164] on the other hand, Figure 7 It is shown Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the interior of the second processing device 20 is shown. Although Figure 7 The second processing device 20 is shown in the form of a washing machine capable of washing, but this is only for the sake of illustration, and the second processing device 20 is not necessarily limited to a washing machine.

[0165] For example, the second processing device 20 may omit the second outer tub 22 and be configured as a dryer, and may also include a heater and be configured as a washer-dryer. However, for ease of explanation, unless otherwise stated below, it will be referred to as... Figure 7 The structure shown in the diagram is the center of the second processing device 20.

[0166] The second processing device 20 may include a second housing 21 and a device drawer 40. The second housing 21 may be disposed below the first housing 11 and support the load of the first housing 11. In addition, the device drawer 40 may be moved rearward and housed inside the second housing 21, or it may be moved forward to be pulled out from the second housing 21.

[0167] An opening for the device drawer 40 to move can be formed on the front of the second housing 21. The second housing 21 can be a drawer-shaped processing device whose length in the height direction is shorter than its length in the width direction.

[0168] A gripping part for the user to hold may be provided on the front of the device drawer 40. The user can pull out the device drawer 40 by holding the gripping part on the front of the device drawer 40 housed inside the second housing 21.

[0169] The second outer tub 22 and the second roller 23 may be disposed in the device drawer 40. At least a portion of the second outer tub 22 and the second roller 23 may extend out of the second housing 21 together with the device drawer 40. The second outer tub 22 may be configured to contain water internally, and the second roller 23 may be configured to be rotatably disposed inside the second outer tub 22 and to contain clothing inserted through the second clothing inlet 28.

[0170] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 may be front-mounted, and the second processing device 20 may be top-mounted. The first clothing inlet 18 of the first processing device 10 may be located on the front of the first housing 11, and the second clothing inlet 28 of the second processing device 20 may be located on the top surface of the device drawer 40.

[0171] A second door 29 for opening and closing the second clothing inlet 28 may be provided on the top surface of the device drawer 40. However, it is not limited to the above situation, and the second clothing inlet 28 of the second processing device 20 may also be located on the front of the second housing 21.

[0172] The second processing device 20 may include a second drive unit 24. The second drive unit 24 may be fixed to the second outer barrel 22, the second housing 21, or the device drawer 40. The second drive unit 24 may be connected to the second roller 23 and cause the second roller 23 to rotate.

[0173] The second processing device 20 may include a second water supply unit 25. The second water supply unit 25 may be connected to the outside of the second housing 21 and receive water. The second water supply unit 25 may be connected to the first processing device 10 or an external water source and receive water.

[0174] The second processing device 20 may include a second detergent supply unit 26. The second detergent supply unit 26 may be configured to supply detergent to the interior of the second outer tub 22 for processing procedure C0 executed in the second processing device 20.

[0175] The second detergent supply unit 26 can store detergent separately from the first detergent supply unit 16 or receive detergent from the first detergent supply unit 16 and supply it to the second outer tub 22.

[0176] The second water supply unit 25 can be directly connected to the second outer tub 22 and supply water to the inside of the second outer tub 22, or it can be connected to the second detergent supply unit 26 and supply water to the second detergent supply unit 26. The second detergent supply unit 26 can supply water and detergent together to the inside of the second outer tub 22.

[0177] The second processing device 20 may include a second drainage section 27, which may be configured to drain water inside the second outer tank 22 to the outside of the second housing 21.

[0178] on the other hand, Figure 8 This is a conceptual diagram that schematically illustrates the connection relationship between the control unit 70, the first processing device 10, and the second processing device 20 in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0179] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 70 may be provided as a single unit or a plurality of units. For example, the control unit 70 may be provided only in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, or it may be defined as including a first control unit 70 provided in the first processing device 10 and a second control unit 70 provided in the second processing device 20.

[0180] The control unit 70 can be configured as a single unit or multiple units as needed within any processing device. For example, multiple control units 70 can be configured to control different power-consuming devices.

[0181] For example, there may be multiple control units 70, such as a drive control unit 70 for controlling the drive unit, a water supply control unit 70 for controlling the water supply unit, a drainage control unit 70 for controlling the drainage unit, and a panel control unit 70 for controlling the control panel 100.

[0182] Furthermore, from the perspective of control processing, the control unit 70 can also be defined as a plurality of distinct units.

[0183] For example, the control unit 70 may include at least one of a storage unit for storing information, a processing unit for processing information, and a communication unit for performing communication in a wired or wireless manner.

[0184] That is, in this invention, although the control unit 70 can be referred to as a single object, it can also be understood as a collective term for multiple control units 70 from the point of view of structure and control function, as needed.

[0185] The control unit 70 can control the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. The control unit 70 can be provided in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, or it can be provided in both the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0186] The control unit 70 can be directly or indirectly connected to the first roller 13 of the first processing device 10 and the second roller 23 of the second processing device 20, so as to rotate the first roller 13 and execute the first program C1 or rotate the second roller 23 and execute the second program C2.

[0187] The control unit 70 can be connected to the output unit 110 provided on the control panel 100 and control the screen D1 output by the output unit 110. The screen D1 output in the output unit 110 will be described in detail later.

[0188] on the other hand, Figure 9 The diagram shows a control panel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As described above, the garment handling apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit 120 and an output unit. The input unit 120 and the output unit may be provided in the control panel 100, but are not limited thereto.

[0189] The output unit can output various types of information, such as auditory and visual information, and provide them to the user. For example, the output unit may include a speaker that outputs sound to provide information, or a screen output device that outputs a screen D1 to provide information to the user.

[0190] For ease of explanation, the output unit 110 will be described below as including a display and equipped to output the image D1. However, it may also include the aforementioned speaker or the like.

[0191] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit 110 can output various types of screens D1. The control unit 70 can pre-store various types of screens D1 for output by the output unit 110. The control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to change the screens D1 output from the output unit 110.

[0192] In one embodiment of the present invention, the screen D1 output in the output unit 110 may include a first device screen related to the first processing device 10 and a second device screen related to the second processing device 20. Additionally, the screen D1 may include a synchronous screen D40 that simultaneously displays information related to the first processing device 10 and information related to the second processing device 20.

[0193] On the other hand, the plurality of screens D1 output in the output unit 110 can also be distinguished according to the information displayed. For example, the screens D1 may include a start screen D10 that provides startup information for the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, a program selection screen D20 that displays a processing program C0 that can be executed in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, an option display screen that displays option information for the processing program C0, an option setting screen for setting any one of the plurality of options for the processing program C0, and a program progress screen D30 that displays progress information for the processing program C0 that is being executed in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, etc.

[0194] On the other hand, the plurality of screens D1 distinguished according to the displayed information can be further distinguished according to the processing device. For example, the program selection screen D20 can be distinguished into a first program selection screen D20 displaying the first program C1 of the first processing device 10 and a second program selection screen D20 displaying the second program C2 of the second processing device 20.

[0195] The program progress screen D30 may include a first program progress screen D30 displaying the progress information of the first program C1 and a second program progress screen D30 displaying the progress information of the second program C2.

[0196] The control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output any one of the following screens: the first device screen about the first processing device 10, the second device screen about the second processing device 20, or the synchronous screen D40 that displays information about the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 together.

[0197] In addition, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output any one of the plurality of screens D1, such as the start screen D10, the program selection screen D20, and the program progress screen D30, based on the power status of the processing device or the progress status of each processing program C0.

[0198] The input unit 120 may be configured to receive user commands. For example, the input unit 120 may generate input signals based on user operations, and these input signals may be transmitted to the control unit 70 and converted into various user commands.

[0199] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit 110 can display various individuals on the screen D1. These various individuals can be displayed in a selectable manner on the screen, and the input unit 120 can receive user instructions for the user to select any screen displayed on the screen D1.

[0200] For example, the input unit 120 may be configured to be provided in the output unit 110 and to detect touch signals from the user regarding the screen D1. That is, the input unit 120 is equivalent to a touch film or the like of a display that outputs the screen D1 in the output unit 110.

[0201] In one embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 120 and the output unit 110 may be respectively provided in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20. Alternatively, the input unit 120 and the output unit 110 may be provided together in either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20.

[0202] On the other hand, one embodiment of the present invention may include a power button 130 and an execution stop button 140. The buttons may be configured as various types, such as mechanical or touch-sensitive.

[0203] The power button 130 can be configured to turn the power to the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 on or off. The stop button 140 can be configured to instruct the user to execute or stop the first program C1 of the first processing device 10 and / or the second program C2 of the second processing device 20.

[0204] The power button 130 and the execution stop button 140 can be respectively set for the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. However, in one embodiment of the present invention, the power button 130 and the execution stop button 140 can be set only for either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20.

[0205] For example, if the first processing device 10 is equipped with the power button 130 and the execution stop button 140, the second processing device 20 may not have the power button 130 and the execution stop button 140. Alternatively, the power button 130 and the execution stop button 140 of the first processing device 10 may each be a single button.

[0206] In this case, a power button 130 can be used to change the power state of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. The power button 130 can adjust the power of the user-selected object in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0207] Additionally, an execution stop button 140 can be used to change whether to execute / stop the first program C1 and whether to execute / stop the second program C2. The execution stop button 140 can change whether to execute / stop the program of the object selected by the user in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0208] On the other hand, in the clothing processing apparatus 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit 110 may not have a device switching button, which is used to switch between a first device screen associated with the first processing device 10 and a second device screen associated with the second processing device 20.

[0209] As will be described later, in one embodiment of the present invention, a user can determine the processing device displayed on screen D1 by selecting either a mode associated with the first processing device 10 or a mode associated with the second processing device 20 displayed on the output unit 110.

[0210] On the other hand, the control panel 100 can be located on the front panel of the housing 10. The front panel may have the aforementioned clothing inlet 18 and a door 19 for opening and closing the clothing inlet 18.

[0211] The control panel 100 may be disposed above the door 19 on the front panel. The control panel 100 may be generally shaped to extend along the width direction of the housing 10, however, the length of the extension of the control panel 100 may be less than the width of the housing 10.

[0212] However, the location of the output section 110 and / or the input section 120 is not limited to the above situation. For example, the output section 110 and / or the input section 120 may also be located at the first door 19 instead of the front panel.

[0213] When the control panel 100 is installed at the first door 19, the substrate, external panel, input section 120, output section 110, etc. constituting the control panel 100 can be installed at the first door 19.

[0214] Even when the output section 110 and / or the input section 120 are provided in the second processing device 20, the output section and / or the input section may also be provided in the front panel of the second housing 21 or the second door 29.

[0215] The power button 130, the execute / stop button 140, and the output unit 110 can be provided on the control panel 100. For example, the power button 130 and the execute / stop button 140 can be respectively arranged on both sides of the output unit 110, which includes a display and outputs a screen.

[0216] A power button 130 may be arranged on one side of the output section 110, and an execution stop button 140 may be arranged on the other side of the output section 110. With reference to the periphery of the control panel 110, the power button 130, the execution stop button 140, and the output section 110 may be located within the control panel 100, and the colors of the power button 130 and the execution stop button 140 may be the same as or similar to the colors of the control panel 100.

[0217] on the other hand, Figure 10 The image conceptually illustrates the operation process of a clothing processing device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the screen D1 of the output unit 110 according to the operation process.

[0218] First, in the clothing handling device 1, if power is applied via the power button 130, the control unit 70 determines the normal state of various components and executes the start process P1 for completing the program. The output unit 110 can output a start screen D10 to inform the user of the start process P1.

[0219] After the start process P1 is completed, the control unit 70 can execute the program selection process P2. The control unit 70 may pre-store a plurality of processing programs C0 for processing clothing. In the program selection process P2, the user can select any one of the plurality of processing programs C0.

[0220] Furthermore, during the program selection process P2, various options related to the program can be adjusted by the user. The output unit 110 can be an option display output screen used to provide option information during the program selection process P2. Additionally, the output unit 110 can be an option setting output screen used during the program selection process P2 to change the setting value of any option among the options of the currently executing program.

[0221] In the program selection process P2, if any process C0 operates the aforementioned execution stop button 140 while in the execution object state, the control unit 70 will execute the program executed by the process C0 to proceed to process P3.

[0222] During the program execution process P3, the control unit 70 can execute the processing program C0 that determines options through the program selection process P2, and the output unit 110 can output a program execution screen D30 that displays the progress status of the corresponding processing program C0.

[0223] on the other hand, Figure 11 The diagram shows a start screen D10 output from the output unit 110 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The start screen D10 may include an image notifying the user of the application of power or information including the overall process for executing the processing program C0.

[0224] Figure 11 The screen D1 shown corresponds to the welcome screen in the start screen D10 used to notify the garment handling device 1 of the power application. The welcome screen may be screen D1 output in the output unit 110 at the initial stage of power application to the garment handling device 1. The welcome screen may include various phrases and images used to establish user-friendliness or to notify of power application.

[0225] Figure 12 The image shows an example of a program selection screen D20. The program selection screen D20 may display the names of the handlers C0 to be executed from among a plurality of handlers C0.

[0226] Specifically, the program selection screen D20 can display at least a portion of a plurality of processing programs C0. The program selection screen D20 can display individual programs D103, each corresponding to one of the plurality of processing programs C0, as selectable by the user.

[0227] The user can use user commands via the aforementioned input unit 120 to set any one of the plurality of processing programs C0 displayed in the program selection screen D20 as the execution target.

[0228] In the program selection screen D20, a plurality of program individuals D103 can be arranged along one direction. For example, the plurality of program individuals D103 can be arranged along the width, height, or diagonal direction of the housing 11.

[0229] On one and / or the other side of the execution object, program individuals D103 other than the execution object may be configured. The execution object in the plurality of program individuals D103 may be displayed as having a larger size than the other objects.

[0230] For example, such as Figure 12 As shown, the program selection screen D20 can display a plurality of processing programs C0, where any one program can be larger than the others and positioned in the center as the execution object. The user can change the processing program C0 of the object to be executed by operating the input unit 120, for example, by outputting a touch signal from the sliding output unit 110.

[0231] On the other hand, as described above, the program selection screen D20 can display program individuals D103 representing their respective processing programs C0, and the program individuals D103 can be configured to be recognizable by the user's naked eye by having edge lines.

[0232] Additionally, program individual D103 may also include colors or images that are different from the rest of the screen D1 except for program individual D103.

[0233] The program individual D103 may include a program name D104 representing the name of the corresponding process C0, and the program individual D103 may include an estimated time required D105 representing the estimated time required when the corresponding process C0 is executed.

[0234] On the other hand, if a user command, input signal or touch signal is transmitted to the control unit 70 via the input unit 120 to select the program individual D103, the control unit 70 will control the output unit 110 to output an option display screen that displays the option information of the corresponding processing program C0.

[0235] The user can select program individual D103 and output the option display screen, and can select any one of the multiple options displayed on the option display screen to change the setting value of the corresponding option.

[0236] On the other hand, the program selection screen D20 can display a mode selection entity D51, which is used to output a plurality of modes selectable in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 to the screen. The mode selection entity can be aligned in the same direction as the configuration direction of the first processing device and the second processing device. That is, if the first processing device is positioned above and the second processing device is positioned below, the mode executed in the first processing device is positioned above, and the mode executed in the second processing device is positioned below, thereby aligning them in the vertical direction.

[0237] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 may operate in at least one mode. For example, the first processing device 10 may operate in any one of the following modes: washing mode M11 executing a washing program C11 for washing clothes, drying mode M12 executing a drying program C12, and washing and drying mode M13 executing a washing and drying program C13. The second processing device 20 may also operate in at least one mode.

[0238] The program selection screen D20 can display the processing program C0 in the currently operating mode from among a plurality of modes including the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. As an example, Figure 12 A program selection screen D20 is shown, which displays the washing and drying mode M13 of the first processing device 10 and the washing and drying program C13 of the washing and drying mode M13.

[0239] The mode selection unit D51 can be displayed to include the name of the currently operating mode. If the mode selection unit D51 is selected, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output a mode selection screen D50, which is displayed to allow multiple modes to be selected. A more detailed explanation of the multiple modes will follow later.

[0240] On the other hand, considering the limited size of screen D1, the program selection screen D20 can only display a portion of the plurality of processing programs C0 set in the control unit 70. Figure 12 The program selection screen D20 shows a portion of the washing and drying program C13, which displays the washing and drying mode M13.

[0241] Users can change the processing program C0 displayed on the program selection screen D20 by inputting signals such as sliding the screen D1.

[0242] However, in this mode, when there are a large number of processes C0 stored in the control unit 70, it is more troublesome for the user to check all the multiple processes C0 by sliding or other means.

[0243] Therefore, the output unit 110 can display a program overview unit D101, which is used to output more processing programs C0 than the number displayed at one time in the program selection screen D20 as selectable.

[0244] If the program overview individual D101 is selected by the user, the output unit 110 will display a plurality of processing programs C0 that can be provided to the user on the screen, according to the current mode, instead of the program selection screen D20.

[0245] For example, if the program overview unit D101 is selected, the output unit 110 can display all of the currently available multiple processing programs C0 as selectable. If the number of processing programs C0 is too large, the multiple processing programs C0 can also be displayed on the screen in the form of multiple pages.

[0246] On the other hand, the setting individual D102 can be displayed in the program selection screen D20. If the setting individual D102 is selected by the user, the setting screen for setting the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 can be output on the screen.

[0247] An indicator D110 may be displayed in the program selection screen D20. The indicator D110 serves as a display for indicating the status of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20, and may be displayed in a style corresponding to the information notified to the user.

[0248] The indicator D110 displayed on the screen can be multiple, each representing different information. For example, multiple indicators D110 can represent various device information such as communication status information and reservation status information.

[0249] on the other hand, Figure 13 The diagram shows a program execution screen D30 according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the program selection screen D20, when any processing program C0 is displayed as the execution target, the aforementioned execution stop button 140 can be operated, or when the execution stop button 140 is operated in the option display screen of any processing program C0, the control unit 70 can execute the corresponding processing program C0, and the output unit 110 can output the program execution screen D30 representing the progress information of the processing program C0.

[0250] The program execution screen D30 may include the aforementioned mode selection unit D51, setting unit D102, and indicator D110. Additionally, the program execution screen D30 may display the aforementioned program unit D103, which may include: a program name D104 indicating the name of the currently executing process C0, a remaining time D106 for completing the currently executing process C0, an operation description D107 explaining the operations currently being performed in the process C0, and a time display unit D108 indicating the progress of the entire process C0 up to this point.

[0251] The time display unit D108 can display the processed operations and remaining operations, or the time required to execute so far and the remaining time, on a specific line corresponding to the entire processing program C0, so that the user can conveniently confirm the remaining operations or remaining time.

[0252] on the other hand, Figure 14 The diagram illustrates the process of transitioning from the first program selection screen D21 output from the output unit 110 to the first program execution screen D31 in one embodiment of the present invention. If the execution stop button 140 is operated while the first program selection screen D21 is being output, the output unit 110 will output the first program execution screen D31.

[0253] The execution stop button 140 is configured to be a single button and is only located on either the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20. That is, if the execution stop button 140 is located on the first processing device 10, it will not be located on the second processing device 20, and vice versa. Therefore, the existence of only one execution stop button 140 among multiple processing devices, and the use of only one execution stop button 140 to execute or stop multiple processing devices, falls within the scope of this invention.

[0254] If the first processing device 10 is selected, the first program selection screen D21 is output, and the operating modes that the first processing device 10 can select may include washing and drying mode, washing mode, drying mode, etc., but are not limited to these.

[0255] If the first processing device 10 is selected as the operating mode, the output unit 110 will output a first program selection screen D21 corresponding to the operating mode. In the washing and drying mode, screen D1 can be output, where users can select from standard programs, artificial intelligence programs, bedding programs, small-volume quick programs, towel programs, decanting programs, programs that continuously rinse, spin-dry, and dry, programs that continuously spin-dry and dry, and tumble dry programs. When the washing mode is selected, the first program selection screen D21 for the washing and drying mode can also include wool / delicate washing programs and timed washing programs, and can exclude programs that require drying. In the drying mode, the programs in the washing mode can also include mattress shaking programs, timed drying programs, and steam sterilization programs, and can exclude economical decanting programs, timed washing programs, and programs that continuously rinse and spin-dry. However, it is not limited to these; other programs may be included in addition to those mentioned above.

[0256] on the other hand, Figure 15 The diagram illustrates the process of transitioning from the second program selection screen D22 output from the output unit 110 to the second program execution screen D32 in one embodiment of the present invention. If the execution stop button 140 is operated while the second program selection screen D22 is being output, the output unit 110 outputs the second program execution screen D32.

[0257] If the second processing device 20 is selected, the second program selection screen D22 is output. The operating modes available for selection by the second processing device 20 may include, but are not limited to, a small-volume washing mode, etc. It may also include the same modes as the first processing device 10, or other modes, and the modes of the second processing device 20 are not limited to these. In cases where small-volume washing is required, a small-volume washing mode can be used to increase user convenience, but the capacity can be equal to or greater than the capacity of the first processing device 10. However, for ease of explanation, the mode will be limited to the small-volume washing mode in the following description.

[0258] If the second processing device 20 is selected to operate, the output unit 110 outputs the second program selection screen D22 corresponding to the operating mode. When the small-volume washing mode is selected, the screen D1 can be output, in which a small-volume washing program, a small-volume boiling program, a baby clothes program, a program that continuously rinses and spins, a drum sterilization program, a cotton underwear program, a wool / delicate washing program, and a pet care washing program can be selected, but it is not limited to these programs, and other programs may be included in addition to the programs mentioned above.

[0259] on the other hand, Figure 16The diagram illustrates the process of changing the program selection screen D21 of the washing and drying mode of the first processing device 10 to the program selection screen D20 of the drying mode according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0260] The first program selection screen D21 may include a selectable mode selection entity D51, which allows the output unit 110 to output a directory of modes. Although the mode selection entity D51 is named after the currently selected mode, the phrase is not necessarily limited to this.

[0261] If the selected mode, D51, is chosen, the first program selection screen D21 will dim, and a mode selection screen D50 will be displayed above it. The mode selection screen D50 can display a directory of modes. The mode selection screen D50 can display all selectable modes of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0262] In the mode selection screen D50, the plurality of operating modes executed in the first processing device and the plurality of operating modes executed in the second processing device can be output separately from each other. For example, a bar-shaped distinguishing indicator may be included between the bottommost mode among the plurality of operating modes executed in the first processing device and the second processing device. In addition, an individual display of the currently executed mode may be included.

[0263] If one of the modes output in the mode selection screen D50 is selected, the program selection screen D20 corresponding to the selected mode will be switched. The screen end unit is located at the bottom of the mode selection screen. The screen end unit can end the mode selection screen and switch to the currently running program screen.

[0264] on the other hand, Figure 17 The diagram illustrates the process of switching from a program selection screen D20 for a washing and drying mode in one mode of the first processing device 10 to a program selection screen D20 for a mode executable by the second processing device 20, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0265] If the mode of the second processing device 20 is selected by selecting the mode selection individual D51 in the first processing device 10, the output unit 110 outputs a program selection screen D20 of the mode that can be executed in the second processing device 20.

[0266] The mode can be changed within the first processing device 10, and can be changed from the mode of the first processing device 10 to the mode of the second processing device 20, and conversely, can be changed from the mode of the second processing device 20 to the mode of the first processing device 10.

[0267] Furthermore, when additional processing devices other than the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are provided, the additional processing devices and the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can change their modes.

[0268] on the other hand, Figure 18 The diagram illustrates the process of switching from the first program execution screen D31, which displays first program execution information of the first processing device 10, to the first program selection screen D21 when the first program is paused according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0269] If the stop button 140 is pressed in the first program execution screen D31, the ongoing first program is paused, and the output unit 110 outputs the first program selection screen D21. The first program selection screen D21 changes the program status of the first program individual D41 being executed to a paused state. In the first program selection screen, the plurality of first program individuals D41 executing in the first program can be arranged in one direction.

[0270] The program name, remaining time, and progress status can be displayed in the first program individual D41, but it is not limited to these.

[0271] If the stop button 140 is pressed in the paused first program selection screen D21, the first program is resumed and the process switches to the first program execution screen D31.

[0272] The same applies when the stop button 140 is pressed in the second program execution screen D32 or in the paused second program selection screen D22.

[0273] on the other hand, Figure 19 The diagram illustrates the process of executing a second program while a first program is being executed and a second program is being executed, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0274] If the mode of the second processing device 20 is selected by mode selection individual D51 in the first program execution screen D31, the output unit 110 outputs the second program selection screen D22.

[0275] If the second program selection screen D22 is output, the second program to be executed is selected from a plurality of second programs. If the execution stop button 140 is operated, the selected second program will be executed.

[0276] Even if the second program is being executed and the first program is being executed, if the mode of the first processing device 10 is selected by the mode selection individual D51 in the second program execution screen D32, the output unit 110 outputs the first program selection screen D21, and if the execution stop button 140 is operated, the second program is executed.

[0277] on the other hand, Figure 20 The diagram illustrates an embodiment of the present invention whereby, when the program being executed in the first program is changed, the currently executing program is canceled.

[0278] If only the first program is being executed, the output unit 110 outputs the first program execution screen D31; if only the second program is being executed, the output unit 110 outputs the second program execution screen D32.

[0279] When either the first program or the second program is being executed, a program execution screen D30 corresponding to each program can be output. If the execution stop button 140 is operated while the program execution screen D30 is being output, the executing program will be paused and a program selection screen D20 corresponding to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 will be output respectively.

[0280] If you output the program selection screen D20 and select a program other than paused, the paused program will be canceled.

[0281] The selection mentioned here may refer to clicking on multiple program selections displayed in the program selection screen D20, or it may refer to swiping left or right to center other program selections, or it may refer to selecting the program overview to display all selectable programs and clicking on other programs in the displayed program list except for the paused program.

[0282] If a paused program is canceled, the output unit 110 outputs a message that the previous program was canceled due to program changes.

[0283] If the stop button 140 is pressed in the program selection screen D20 during the pause period without any other operation or input, the paused program will be restored to the paused state exactly as it was.

[0284] on the other hand, Figure 21 The image shows a synchronization screen D40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0285] When the first program and the second program are running simultaneously, the output unit 110 can output a synchronized screen D40 that displays the progress information of both the first program and the second program.

[0286] The synchronization screen D40 may include: a first selection individual D41 that can display the progress information of the first program and can be selected in order to display the option information of the first program; and a second selection individual D42 that can display the progress information of the second program and can be selected in order to display the option information of the second program.

[0287] on the other hand, Figure 22 The image shows an embodiment of the present invention where the execution stop button 140 is operated in the synchronization screen D40.

[0288] When the execution stop button 140 is operated in the synchronization screen D40, the first program and the second program can remain in the execution or paused state. That is, if the execution stop button 140 is operated in the synchronization screen D40, the ongoing program will not change.

[0289] Specifically, when both the first and second programs are running, if the execution stop button 140 is operated on the synchronization screen D40, both the first and second programs will continue to run. When the first program is running and the second program is paused, if the execution stop button 140 is operated, the first program will continue to run, while the second program remains paused. When both the first and second programs are paused, if the execution stop button 140 is operated, both the first and second programs remain paused. When the first program is paused and the second program is running, if the execution stop button 140 is operated, the first program remains paused, while the second program remains running.

[0290] on the other hand, Figure 23 The image shows a message output by the output unit 110 when the execution stop button 140 is operated in the synchronization screen D40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0291] As described above, if the execution stop button 140 is operated in the synchronization screen D40, the ongoing program will not change, and the output unit 110 will select a device and output a message requesting the operation of the execution stop button 140.

[0292] on the other hand, Figure 24 The diagram illustrates the process of transitioning from the synchronization screen D40 to the option display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0293] The option display screen may include a first option display screen D61 that displays option information for a first program and a second option display screen D62 that displays option information for a second program.

[0294] During washing operations, options include setting the washing intensity, whether to pre-wash and soak, the number of rinses, the spin-drying intensity, water temperature, and turning steam and powerful jets on and off.

[0295] During drying operations, settings such as energy-saving mode, drying level, drying time, and the on / off status of steam and ironing reminders can be configured. The options are not limited to these and may include other options as well.

[0296] If the first body is selected on the synchronization screen D40, the output unit 110 outputs the first option display screen D61 of the first program; if the second body is selected, the second option display screen D62 of the second program is output.

[0297] If a program instance is selected, the options display screen is output, which may include selectable option selection instances to change the options. However, while the program is in progress, option selection instances can be deactivated, becoming unselectable. Additionally, option selection instances may display option names and option values, etc.

[0298] on the other hand, Figure 25 The diagram illustrates the process by which the first option selection individual D611 is activated in the first option display screen D61 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0299] If the first program individual D41 is selected during the first program, the first option display screen D61 is output with the first option selection individual D611 deactivated. If the execution stop button 140 is operated in the first option display screen D61, the first program is paused, the first option selection individual D611 is activated, and the option can be changed by selecting any individual in the first option selection individual D611 and changing the option value.

[0300] The same applies to the second program. If the second program individual D42 is selected during the second program, the second option selection screen is output with the second option selection individual D621 deactivated. If the execution stop button 140 is operated while the second option selection screen is output, the second program is paused, and the second option selection individual D621 is activated as selectable, thereby changing the option value.

[0301] on the other hand, Figure 26 The diagram illustrates the process of deactivating an option selection individual in an option selection screen where the option selection individual is activated, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0302] If the execution stop button 140 is pressed while the program is paused and the selected individual is deactivated, the program continues and the selected individual is activated.

[0303] on the other hand, Figure 27 The diagram illustrates a process of reserving the completion time of the first processing device 10 in the synchronization screen D40 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0304] If, in the synchronization screen D40, a first setting individual D1021 that can be selected for outputting the setting directory of the first processing device 10 is selected, the output unit 110 outputs the setting directory.

[0305] If “Reservation” is selected in the setting menu, the output unit 110 can output a reservation setting screen D70. The reservation setting screen D70 includes a plurality of first time setting individuals D711 and second time setting individuals D712 that can be selected and display the time required until the program is completed. After selecting the time setting individual, if the execution stop button 140 is operated, the time can be set to end the program after the time has elapsed.

[0306] If a completion time is set, the first program execution screen D31 is output to the output unit 110, and the selected time is displayed.

[0307] Similarly, if the second setting individual D1022 is selected, the completion time of the second program can be set. If the completion time is set, the second program execution screen D32 is output to the output unit 110 and the selected time is displayed.

[0308] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, wherein, comprising: a first processing device including a first accommodation portion accommodating laundry; a second processing device including a second accommodation portion accommodating laundry; an output portion provided to the first processing device or the second processing device for outputting a screen; an input portion provided to the first processing device or the second processing device for receiving a user command selecting an object displayed on the screen; and a execution stop button provided to either one of the first processing device and the second processing device and operated by a user; the output portion outputs a first program selection screen displaying a first program of a plurality of programs for processing laundry that is executable in the first processing device through the input portion, and a second program selection screen displaying a second program of the plurality of programs that is executable in the second processing device through the input portion; if the execution stop button is operated in a state where the first program selection screen is output by the output portion, the first processing device executes the first program; if the execution stop button is operated in a state where the second program selection screen is output by the output portion, the second processing device executes the second program.

2. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, wherein during execution of the first program, the output portion outputs a first program execution screen displaying execution information of the first program; if the execution stop button is operated in the first program execution screen, the first program is paused or resumed.

3. The laundry processing device according to claim 2, wherein the first program execution screen includes a mode selection item for displaying a selection of the second processing device; if the displayed second processing device is selected through the mode selection item in a state where the first program is being executed and the second program is in a pre-execution state, the output portion outputs the second program selection screen.

4. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, wherein the first program is provided as a plurality of first programs; if the execution stop button is operated in execution of any one of the plurality of first programs, the first program is paused, and the output portion outputs the first program selection screen displaying the plurality of first programs.

5. The laundry processing device according to claim 1, wherein the output portion outputs a synchronization screen commonly displaying execution information of the first program and the second program; the synchronization screen includes a first program item displaying execution information of the first program and a second program item displaying execution information of the second program.

6. The laundry processing device according to claim 5, wherein if the execution stop button is operated in the synchronization screen, execution of the first program and the second program is maintained.

7. The laundry processing device according to claim 6, wherein ​ If the execution stop button is operated in the synchronization screen, the output section outputs a message of "Please select the first program or the second program".

8. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, If either one of the first program individual and the second program individual is selected in the synchronization screen and the execution stop button is operated, the program based on the either one is paused or resumed.

9. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, If the first program individual corresponding to the first program is selected in the first program selection screen, the output section outputs a first option display screen which displays option information of the first program; If the second program individual corresponding to the second program is selected in the second program selection screen, the output section outputs a second option display screen which displays option information of the second program.

10. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, If the execution stop button is operated in the first option display screen, the first program displayed in the first option display screen is executed or stopped; If the execution stop button is operated in the second option display screen, the second program displayed in the second option display screen is executed or stopped.

11. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, If the execution stop button is operated in the first option display screen in a state in which the synchronization screen outputs a first option display screen which displays options of the first program, the first program is paused or resumed.

12. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 9, wherein, The first option display screen displays the first option selection individual as unselectable during the progress of the first program, and displays the first option selection individual as selectable in a state in which the first program is paused; The second option display screen displays the second option selection individual as unselectable during the progress of the second program, and displays the second option selection individual as selectable in a state in which the second program is paused.

13. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The output section outputs a first reservation setting screen which displays a plurality of first time setting individuals indicating different completion times of the first program as selectable; If the execution stop button is operated in a state in which any one of the plurality of first time setting individuals is selected in the first reservation setting screen, the reservation of the first program is completed.

14. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The input section is provided to the output section and senses a touch signal of a user to the screen. 15.A laundry treating apparatus, wherein, comprises: a first treating apparatus including a first accommodation portion which accommodates laundry; a second treating apparatus including a second accommodation portion which accommodates laundry; an output section provided to the first treating apparatus or the second treating apparatus for outputting a screen; An input unit configured to receive a user instruction for selecting an object displayed on the screen from the first processing device or the second processing device; And An execution stop button configured to be operated by a user from either of the first processing device and the second processing device; The output unit outputs a synchronization screen that collectively displays progress information of the first program and the second program; The synchronization screen includes a first program individual that displays the progress information of the first program and a second program individual that displays the progress information of the second program; If the execution stop button is operated in the synchronization screen, the progress of the first program and the second program is maintained, and the output unit outputs a message for selecting the first program or the second program.

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