Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, and provides clothes treatment equipment which comprises an equipment body and a display control device, the display control device is arranged on the equipment body and comprises a control panel and a soft film display screen connected with the control panel, and the control panel is used for controlling display content of the soft film display screen. According to the clothes processing equipment, the soft film display screen is adopted for displaying, compared with an installation mode that a traditional display screen such as an LED and an LCD needs to be fixedly supported by structural parts, the soft film display screen has the characteristics of being soft and bendable and can more flexibly adapt to the shape and the space layout of the equipment body, and therefore under the condition that the additional installation structural parts are not added, the clothes processing equipment can be more conveniently installed. Compared with a traditional hard display screen, the display screen has the advantages of being wide in view angle, convenient to install and free of limitation of structural space, the area of the display area can be enlarged as much as possible, and the display effect is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of household appliances, and particularly relates to a clothing treatment device. Background Art

[0002] In related technologies, the display screens of clothing treatment devices such as washing machines and dryers usually adopt LED, LCD, or digital tube lamp types. Since the display screen needs to be fixed and supported by structural components, the size of the display screen is limited by the structural space, and the display area is restricted. Utility Model Content

[0003] An embodiment of this application provides a clothing treatment device to solve the problem that the display area of the display screen of the existing clothing treatment device is restricted.

[0004] In a first aspect, an embodiment of this application provides a clothing treatment device, including:

[0005] A device body;

[0006] A display control device, arranged on the device body, the display control device includes a control panel and a flexible film display screen connected to the control panel.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the display control device further includes:

[0008] An electric field generator, adapted to apply an electric field to the flexible film display screen to make the flexible film display screen emit light by electro-luminescence;

[0009] A photoelectric converter, for converting the light emitted by the flexible film display screen into an electrical signal and sending it to the control panel for processing, so that the control panel displays the processed electrical signal in the form of an image on the flexible film display screen.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, a first glass is installed on the side of the control panel facing the user, and the flexible film display screen is attached to the first glass.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the flexible film display screen is provided with a link module, and the flexible film display screen is connected to the control panel through the link module, so that the control panel can control the operation of the flexible film display screen.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the first glass is provided with a wire passing hole. When the flexible film display screen is installed on the first glass, the link module is adapted to pass through the wire passing hole and be connected to the control panel.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the link module is located on one side in the length direction of the flexible film display screen.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the laundry treatment device further includes:

[0015] A front door panel, arranged facing the user;

[0016] A cover plate, covering the upper part of the device body;

[0017] A console, connecting the front door panel and the cover plate, and the console is provided with a first mounting portion, and the control panel is mounted on the first mounting portion.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, a window area is provided on the front door panel, a second glass is installed in the window area, and the flexible film display screen is attached to the second glass.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present application, the console is further provided with a second mounting portion for mounting a detergent box, and the second mounting portion is arranged side by side with the first mounting portion.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present application, the thickness of the flexible film display screen is 1-3 mm.

[0021] The laundry treatment device provided by the embodiments of the present application includes a device body and a display control device. The display control device is arranged on the device body. The display control device includes a control panel and a flexible film display screen connected to the control panel. The control panel is used to control the display content of the flexible film display screen. By using a flexible film display screen for display in the laundry treatment device, compared with the installation methods of traditional display screens such as LED and LCD that require structural parts for fixed support, the flexible film display screen has the characteristics of being soft and bendable, and can more flexibly adapt to the shape and spatial layout of the device body. Therefore, without adding additional installation structural parts, the expansion of the display area can be realized. Compared with traditional rigid display screens, it has the advantages of wide viewing angle and easy installation without being restricted by the structural space, and can expand the display area as much as possible to improve the display effect.

[0022] Some of the additional aspects and advantages of the present application will be given in the following description, some will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present application. Description of the Drawings

[0023] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those skilled in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0024] To more fully understand the present application and its beneficial effects, the following will be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Among them, the same reference numerals in the following description represent the same parts.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a clothing treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0026] Figure 2 It is an exploded structural diagram of a clothing treatment device provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0027] Figure 3 It is an installation schematic diagram of a flexible film display screen installed on a first glass provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] Figure 4 is Figure 3 a partial enlarged schematic diagram of part A in

[0029] Figure 5 It is a partial schematic diagram of a flexible film display screen installed on a first glass.

[0030] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of a console provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0031] Reference numerals:

[0032] 100, equipment body; 110, front door panel; 120, cover plate; 130, console; 131, first installation part; 132, second installation part; 140, second glass; 150, detergent box;

[0033] 200, display control device; 210, control panel; 220, flexible film display screen; 230, first glass; 221, link module; 231, wire passing hole. Specific embodiments

[0034] The following will further describe in detail the embodiments of the present application in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present application, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present application.

[0035] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "up", "down", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the embodiments of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] In the description of the embodiments of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "coupled" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0037] In the embodiments of the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified or limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature can be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature can be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0038] In the description of this specification, the descriptions with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of the present application. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0039] Conventional laundry treatment devices such as washing machines and dryers usually adopt hard displays such as LED or digital displays, LCD displays, etc. that require a structural frame as a support. The biggest feature of the hard screen is that both of its poles are on the same surface, and the liquid crystal molecules are always parallel to the screen. This will reduce the aperture ratio and light transmittance. Therefore, when the hard screen is applied to a liquid crystal TV, more backlights are required, and to a certain extent, the power consumption is slightly higher. Moreover, the hard screen also has problems such as light leakage and light crosstalk, and has relatively high requirements for the strength and deformation amount of the display screen's own structural parts, resulting in high mold processing costs, and the liquid crystal display screen has defects such as being easily broken.

[0040] The embodiments of the present application provide a laundry treatment device to solve the problem that the display area of the display screen of the existing laundry treatment device is limited. The following will be combined with the attached Figures 1-6 for description.

[0041] According to one embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the clothing processing device includes a device body 100 and a display control device 200. The display control device 200 is arranged on the device body 100. The display control device 200 includes a control panel 210 and a soft film display screen 220 connected to the control panel 210. The control panel 210 is used to control the display content of the soft film display screen 220.

[0042] In this embodiment, the clothing processing device can be a household appliance such as a washing machine, a dryer, a washer-dryer, etc. Taking a washing machine as an example, a display control device 200 is provided on the device body 100 of the washing machine. The user can adjust the washing mode, set parameters such as water temperature and speed through the display control device 200, and can display the current working status of the washing machine, the remaining washing time and other prompt information.

[0043] The soft film display screen 220 is soft and bendable, and can be easily adhered to various curved surfaces or irregular shapes of the device body 100. It does not need to be limited by fixed shapes and structural parts like traditional LED or LCD hard display screens. For example, it can be directly pasted on the front side of the washing machine control panel 210, and the display area can be as large as possible while the size of the washing machine control panel 210 remains unchanged.

[0044] Compared with traditional display screens, the soft film display screen 220 has a wider viewing angle range. Users can get clearer images when viewing the soft film display screen 220 from the side or other angles, which greatly improves the user experience. In addition, the color saturation, contrast and resolution of the soft film display screen 220 are also significantly improved compared with the hard display screen, making the display effect more delicate and vivid than the hard display screen.

[0045] On the other hand, since the soft film display screen 220 can be directly attached to the surface of the device without the need for additional mounting structures, the installation process is simplified, the installation cost is reduced, and it is also helpful to reduce the overall weight of the display control device 200.

[0046] The laundry treatment device according to the embodiment of the present application includes a device body 100 and a display control device 200. The display control device 200 is arranged on the device body 100. The display control device 200 includes a control panel 210 and a flexible film display screen 220 connected to the control panel 210. The control panel 210 is used to control the display content of the flexible film display screen 220. By using the flexible film display screen 220 for display, compared with the installation methods of traditional display screens such as LED and LCD that require structural components for fixed support, the flexible film display screen 220 has the characteristics of being soft and bendable, and can more flexibly adapt to the shape and spatial layout of the device body 100. Thus, without adding additional installation structural components, the expansion of the display area can be realized. Compared with traditional rigid display screens, it has the advantages of wide viewing angle and easy installation without being restricted by the structural space, and can expand the display area as much as possible to improve the display effect.

[0047] According to an embodiment of the present application, the display control device 200 further includes an electric field generator and a photoelectric converter (not shown in the figure). The electric field generator is adapted to apply an electric field to the flexible film display screen 220 to cause the flexible film display screen 220 to emit light by electro-luminescence. The photoelectric converter is used to convert the light emitted by the flexible film display screen 220 into an electrical signal and send it to the control panel 210 for processing, so that the control panel 210 displays the processed electrical signal on the flexible film display screen 220 in the form of an image.

[0048] Exemplarily, a transparent flexible film material can be used as the flexible film display screen 220, and the flexible film material is stimulated by an external electric field to make the flexible film display screen 220 emit light and display an image. Its working principle mainly includes the following three steps:

[0049] (1) Electric field stimulation: Under the action of the external electric field applied by the electric field generator, the flexible film material is compressed, and the compressed flexible film material emits light by electro-luminescence under the secondary electric field.

[0050] (2) Photoelectric conversion: The flexible film material emits light under the stimulation of the electric field. After a series of processes, the light is converted into an electrical signal by the photoelectric converter.

[0051] (3) Signal processing: The processed electrical signal is further processed by the control panel 210 and finally presented on the flexible film display screen 220 in the form of an image.

[0052] Exemplarily, the electric field generator can be integrated inside the device body 100 in the form of a circuit board, or as a part of the backplane of the flexible film display screen 220, and is connected to the electrodes of the flexible film display screen 220 through wires to transmit control signals.

[0053] According to an embodiment of the present application, refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, a first glass 230 is installed on the side of the control panel 210 facing the user, and the flexible film display screen 220 is attached to the first glass 230.

[0054] In this embodiment, the first glass 230 provides support for the installation of the flexible film display screen 220. By directly attaching the flexible film display screen 220 to the first glass 230, the structural design of the entire display control device 200 can be simplified, which helps to reduce production costs and improve the reliability and maintainability of the product. At the same time, it provides a layer of physical protection for the flexible film display screen 220, reducing possible physical damage to the flexible film display screen 220.

[0055] Moreover, the first glass 230 usually has a smooth and shiny surface, which can enhance the overall visual texture. When the flexible film display screen 220 is attached to the first glass 230, it can make the display content clearer and brighter, and at the same time increase the overall aesthetic appearance of the laundry treatment device.

[0056] In some alternative embodiments, the surface of the first glass 230 can be designed to be curved or have a certain curvature. Since the flexible film display screen 220 has the characteristics of being soft and bendable, it can better adapt to the shape and curvature of the first glass 230, creating a unique visual effect and providing a more personalized and comfortable interaction experience for users.

[0057] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the flexible film display screen 220 is equipped with a link module 221, and the flexible film display screen 220 is connected to the control panel 210 through the link module 221, so that the control panel 210 can regulate the operation of the flexible film display screen 220.

[0058] The link module 221 realizes the physical connection between the flexible film display screen 220 and the control panel 210, and can be responsible for key functions such as data transmission, signal conversion, power on / off, and operation function feedback. Optionally, the link module 221 can be a standard electrical interface (such as HDMI, USB, LVDS, etc.).

[0059] Exemplarily, when the control panel 210 receives a power-on instruction, it will send a power-on signal to the flexible film display screen 220 through the link module 221. The link module 221 is responsible for converting this signal into a power control signal that the flexible film display screen 220 can recognize, thereby starting the power supply of the display screen. When it is necessary to turn off the display screen or encounter an abnormal situation, the control panel 210 will send a power-off instruction to the link module 221. The link module 221 is then responsible for safely cutting off the power supply of the flexible film display screen 220 to protect the display screen and the internal circuit from damage.

[0060] In some solutions, the flexible film display screen 220 can support touch operations. The touch instructions of the user will first be captured by the touch sensors of the display screen and transmitted to the control panel 210 through the link module 221. After receiving the touch instructions, the control panel 210 will perform corresponding operations and send the operation results or feedback information to the flexible film display screen 220 through the link module 221 for display.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the first glass 230 is provided with a wire passing hole 231. When the flexible film display screen 220 is installed on the first glass 230, the link module 221 is adapted to pass through the wire passing hole 231 and connect to the control panel 210.

[0062] In this embodiment, by providing the wire passing hole 231 on the first glass 230, the effective connection between the flexible film display screen 220 and the control panel 210 is facilitated. The position of the wire passing hole 231 can be selected on the first glass 230 where it neither affects the user's line of sight nor hinders touch operations. For example, the wire passing hole 231 can be provided at the edge or corner of the first glass 230 to ensure that it does not interfere with the main display area of the flexible film display screen 220.

[0063] When installing the flexible film display screen 220, the cable of the link module 221 can first be passed through the wire passing hole 231 of the first glass 230, then the flexible film display screen 220 can be attached or fixed to the first glass 230, and then the other end of the link module 221 can be connected to the control panel 210.

[0064] In some embodiments, in order to maintain the sealing performance and dust and water resistance of the first glass 230, a gasket can be provided around the wire passing hole 231 or other sealing measures can be adopted.

[0065] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 2 As shown, the link module 221 is located on one side in the length direction of the flexible film display screen 220, effectively utilizing the space, making the design of the entire flexible film display screen 220 more compact and efficient, and reducing the interference with the visual effect on the front of the display screen.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the laundry treatment device further includes a front door panel 110, a cover plate 120 and a console 130. The front door panel 110 faces the user, the cover plate 120 covers the upper part of the device body 100, the console 130 connects the front door panel 110 and the cover plate 120, and the console 130 is provided with a first mounting portion 131, and the control panel 210 is installed on the first mounting portion 131.

[0067] In this embodiment, the front door panel 110 faces the user and is the main interface for the user to open the washing machine to put in or remove clothes. The cover body is disposed above the device body 100, and the control console 130 is disposed in the connection area between the front door panel 110 and the cover plate 120, so that the user can operate the control panel 210 without bending down, which is convenient for the user to use.

[0068] In some embodiments, the control console 130 can also have a certain inclination, so that the display control device 200 faces the user more, reducing the visual obstacle. When the washing machine is installed on the ground or in a narrow space, the user can also more intuitively see the information on the display screen, improving the convenience of user operation.

[0069] In an alternative embodiment, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 as shown, a window area is provided on the front door panel 110. A second glass 140 is installed in the window area, and the flexible film display screen 220 is attached to the second glass 140. The design of the window area and the second glass 140 facilitates the user to observe the situation inside the washing machine, such as the washing state of the clothes, the water level, etc. The flexible film display screen 220 can be directly installed on the second glass 140, with simple installation and a three-dimensional display effect.

[0070] Optionally, the second glass 140 is a heat-resistant glass, which can avoid scalding the user and improve the safety during use.

[0071] According to an embodiment of the present application, referring to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 6 as shown, the control console 130 is further provided with a second installation part 132 for installing the detergent box 150, and the second installation part 132 is arranged side by side with the first installation part 131.

[0072] The detergent box 150 is installed on the control console 130 and arranged side by side with the first installation part 131 for installing the control panel 210, realizing high integration and improving the space utilization rate of the laundry processing device. Moreover, the detergent box 150 and the control panel 210 are arranged side by side, making the entire control console 130 more unified and coordinated visually and improving the aesthetics.

[0073] According to an embodiment of the present application, the thickness of the flexible film display screen 220 is 1-3 mm. Exemplarily, the thickness of the flexible film display screen 220 can be 1 mm, having better light and thin characteristics. Moreover, the flexible film display screen 220 has higher toughness and reliability compared with the traditional rigid display screen, can withstand greater pressure and bending, and is more impact-resistant and scratch-resistant, and is not easily damaged. Optionally, the thickness of the flexible film display screen 220 can also be 1.5 mm, 2 mm, 2.5 mm or 3 mm.

[0074] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present application, rather than limiting the present application. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the embodiments, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that various combinations, modifications or equivalent substitutions of the technical solutions of the present application do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the present application, and should all be covered by the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A laundry treatment device, characterized in that, Comprising: Equipment body (100); A display control device (200), arranged on the equipment body (100), the display control device (200) comprises a control panel (210) and a flexible film display screen (220) connected to the control panel (210).

2. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The display control device (200) further comprises: An electric field generator, adapted to apply an electric field to the flexible film display screen (220) to cause the flexible film display screen (220) to emit light by electroluminescence; A photoelectric converter, for converting the light emitted by the flexible film display screen (220) into an electrical signal and sending it to the control panel (210) for processing, so that the control panel (210) displays the processed electrical signal in the form of an image on the flexible film display screen (220).

3. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 1, wherein A first glass (230) is installed on one side of the control panel (210) facing the user, and the flexible film display screen (220) is attached to the first glass (230).

4. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 3, wherein The flexible film display screen (220) is provided with a link module (221), and the flexible film display screen (220) is connected to the control panel (210) through the link module (221) so that the control panel (210) regulates the operation of the flexible film display screen (220).

5. The laundry treatment device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first glass (230) is provided with a wire passing hole (231). When the flexible film display screen (220) is installed on the first glass (230), the link module (221) is adapted to pass through the wire passing hole (231) and be connected to the control panel (210).

6. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 4, wherein The link module (221) is located on one side in the length direction of the flexible film display screen (220).

7. The laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The laundry treatment equipment further comprises: A front door panel (110), arranged facing the user; A cover plate (120), covering the upper part of the equipment body (100); A console (130), connecting the front door panel (110) and the cover plate (120), and the console (130) is provided with a first mounting part (131), and the control panel (210) is installed on the first mounting part (131).

8. The laundry treatment device according to claim 7, wherein, A window area is provided on the front door panel (110), a second glass (140) is installed in the window area, and the flexible film display screen (220) is attached to the second glass (140).

9. The laundry treating apparatus according to claim 7, wherein The console (130) is further provided with a second mounting part (132), the second mounting part (132) is used for installing a detergent box (150), and the second mounting part (132) is arranged side by side with the first mounting part (131).

10. The laundry treating apparatus according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The thickness of the flexible film display screen (220) is 1 - 3 mm.

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