Household appliance

Abstract

The present application relates to a household appliance comprising a housing and a panel assembly disposed on the housing and disposed toward a user, where the panel assembly comprises: a panel base configured to be adapted to be disposed on the housing; an operation and / or display panel disposed on the panel base toward a user and configured to be adapted to be input by the user and / or to display information to the user; a computer board assembly disposed on the panel base and configured to be adapted to control operation / display via the operation and / or display panel and to control operation of the household appliance; and a light assembly disposed in an adjacent region of the panel base adjacent to the operation and / or display panel and configured to be adapted to guide light toward an edge of the operation and / or display panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a household appliance. Background Art

[0002] As household appliances enter thousands of households, users' requirements for them are constantly increasing.

[0003] Home appliances, such as washing machines or dryers, include a user-facing panel assembly. Users can use the panel assembly to input control commands or retrieve corresponding information. The panel assembly includes a panel frame and a control / display panel and computer board mounted thereon. The control / display panel faces the user.

[0004] Typically, the control / display panel only has the function of displaying or not inputting control instructions, and in the working state, only the input and display areas can be illuminated. The appearance and visual effects are relatively simple, which also affects product quality and user satisfaction.

[0005] Therefore, there is still a need for continued improvement in at least some of the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of the embodiments of the present application is to provide a household appliance. At least one embodiment of the present application can not only overcome the shortcomings of household appliances in the prior art, but also improve user experience and product acceptance.

[0007] According to a first aspect of the present application, a household appliance is provided, comprising:

[0008] housing; and

[0009] a panel assembly, the panel assembly being arranged on the housing and facing the user, wherein the panel assembly comprises:

[0010] a panel base configured to be arranged on the housing,

[0011] an operating and / or display panel, which is arranged on the panel base toward the user and is configured to be suitable for input by the user and / or display information to the user,

[0012] a computer board assembly arranged on the panel base and configured to be suitable for controlling the operation / display via the operation and / or display panel and controlling the operation of the household appliance,

[0013] A light assembly is arranged in an adjacent area of ​​the panel base adjacent to the operating and / or display panel and is configured to guide light toward an edge of the operating and / or display panel.

[0014] This embodiment of the present application enables the generation of ambient light in the edge region of the panel assembly without requiring significant modification of the panel assembly. Therefore, when facing the operation and / or display panel, the user can perceive its contours and experience visual beauty, thereby enhancing the functionality and aesthetics of the home appliance.

[0015] Extensions and improvements to the technical solution of the present application can be found in the following optional implementations.

[0016] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, a groove for at least partially accommodating the light component is configured in the adjacent region. This embodiment has a simple structure and can achieve a compact arrangement.

[0017] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the light assembly includes a light-emitting element for emitting light and a scattering element for guiding the light. This embodiment enables soft scattering of light, avoiding uneven brightness and discomfort caused by point light sources.

[0018] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the scattering element is accommodated at the bottom of the groove. This embodiment realizes a reliable arrangement of the heat dissipation element.

[0019] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, a cavity is formed between the scattering element and the notch of the groove. Thus, light can be guided through the cavity toward the edge of the operating and / or display panel, thereby achieving ambient light at the edge and also presenting a wave-like ambient light effect.

[0020] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the scattering element is fixedly connected to the groove. This embodiment can achieve simple and reliable installation and fixation of the optical component in the groove.

[0021] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the groove extends along the extension direction of the operating and / or display panel, thereby allowing light to be scattered from the edge in accordance with the extension direction of the operating and / or display panel.

[0022] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the light-emitting element and the scattering element are both accommodated in the groove, and the groove separates the computer board assembly from the light assembly. This prevents direct contact between the light assembly and the computer board assembly, allowing the computer board assembly to be easily and reliably sealed.

[0023] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the scattering element extends along the direction of the groove, has a snap-fit ​​portion on its edge, and a latch portion is provided at the bottom of the groove that can form a snap-lock connection with the snap-fit ​​portion. This ensures that the scattering element is secured within the groove through a simple snap-lock connection, further simplifying manufacturing and installation costs.

[0024] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the light-emitting element is arranged in the scattering element. In this embodiment, the light-emitting element can be integrated into the scattering element without the need for additional components, forming a single, pre-assembled unit. This achieves a particularly compact design and simplifies installation.

[0025] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, a through hole is provided in the bottom of the groove for the wires of the optical component to pass through, and the wires are electrically connected to the computer board assembly via the through hole. Thus, the wiring of the optical component is simplified through a simple structure.

[0026] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the scattering element includes a channel for accommodating the light-emitting element. The light-emitting element is embedded in the channel along the extension direction of the scattering element, and light is scattered through the bottom of the channel. This embodiment has a simple structure, is easy to install, and ensures the guidance and scattering of light.

[0027] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, a sealing member is provided between the notch edge of the channel and the bottom of the groove. When the light-emitting element and the scattering element are accommodated in the groove, the sealing member seals the channel from the external environment. The provision of the sealing member prevents external dirt and water from intruding into the optical assembly and the computer board assembly, thereby ensuring reliable function of the optical assembly and the computer board assembly.

[0028] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the groove is continuous along the extension direction of the scattering element, thereby simplifying the embedding of the light-emitting element in the groove.

[0029] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, a support guide portion extending in the direction of extension of the scattering element is configured on the bottom of the channel, and a folded edge portion extending in the direction of extension of the scattering element is configured on the opposing sidewalls of the channel. The light-emitting element is secured in the channel by means of the support guide portion and the folded edge portion. This embodiment achieves secure installation and fixation of the light-emitting element in the scattering element through the corresponding structure configured on the scattering element.

[0030] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, when the light-emitting element and the scattering element are accommodated in the groove, the light-emitting element does not contact the bottom of the groove, thereby preventing the light-emitting element from being damaged by contact or even compression with the bottom of the groove.

[0031] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the scattering element further includes a light guide portion for guiding light. When the scattering element is accommodated in the groove, the light guide portion extends toward the edge of the operating and / or display panel, so that light guided through the edge of the light guide portion can be directly seen by the user. Thus, the light guide portion creates a visible light line at the edge of the operating and / or display panel, improving the aesthetics of the household appliance.

[0032] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the panel surface of the operating and / or display panel is configured to be inclined relative to the vertical direction, wherein the edge of the light guide portion, the edge of the adjacent area, and the edge of the operating and / or display panel are arranged flush with respect to a direction perpendicular to the panel surface. This not only achieves a more ergonomic layout of the panel surface of the operating and / or display panel, but also improves its aesthetics.

[0033] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the edge of the light guide at least partially covers the edge of the adjacent area, thereby enabling intuitive visualization of the edge of the adjacent area.

[0034] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, when the scattering element is accommodated in the groove, the light guide portion is attached to the inner wall of the groove near the operating and / or display panel, thereby achieving a particularly compact structure and improving aesthetics.

[0035] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, a cavity is formed between the light guide and the inner wall of the recess, distal from the operating and / or display panel. This embodiment not only guides light through the light guide but also ensures that light is scattered through the bottom of the scattering element, thereby simultaneously achieving the effects of visible light lines and scattered light, and also presenting a wave-like ambient light effect.

[0036] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the notch of the groove points downward relative to the operating and / or display panel, thereby achieving an ambiance effect at the lower edge of the operating and / or display panel.

[0037] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the groove is arranged adjacent to the lower edge of the operating and / or display panel and extends over the entire length of the lower edge, thereby achieving a particularly simple and compact construction.

[0038] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the panel assembly further includes a drawer box, the drawer box being drawable and arranged in the panel base, and the panel of the drawer box being arranged adjacent to the operation and / or display panel along the extension direction of the groove, wherein the drawer box includes a handle groove, and the notch of the groove is connected to the handle groove along the extension direction of the groove. Thus, an integral structure is achieved, which simplifies installation and improves aesthetics.

[0039] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, a door is provided on the front panel of the housing, and the panel assembly is arranged on the front panel and located above the door, thereby facilitating the user to operate the household appliance.

[0040] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the household appliance is a washing machine, a clothes dryer, or a washing-drying machine. Thus, the solution of the present application can be flexibly and widely applied in different household appliances.

[0041] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the light-emitting element is an LED light strip. This embodiment has a long service life and low cost.

[0042] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the scattering element is a scattering bracket made of polymethyl methacrylate. This embodiment ensures sufficient strength while also providing a certain degree of deformability.

[0043] According to an optional embodiment of the household appliance of the present application, the outer side of the scattering element is configured as a matte surface, thereby effectively guiding light, achieving the required lighting effect and thus improving the aesthetics.

[0044] Further features of the present application become apparent from the claims, the drawings and the description of the drawings. The features and feature combinations mentioned in the above description and the features and feature combinations mentioned in the following description of the drawings and / or shown only in the drawings can be used not only in the respectively specified combination, but also in other combinations without departing from the scope of the present application. Therefore, the following are also regarded as being covered and disclosed by the present application: these are not explicitly shown in the drawings and are not explicitly explained, but are derived from combinations consisting of separate features from the explained content and are produced by these combinations. The following content and feature combinations are also regarded as being disclosed: they do not have all the features of the originally drafted independent claims. In addition, the following content and feature combinations are regarded as being disclosed in particular by the above content: they exceed or deviate from the feature combinations defined in the reference relationship of the claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0045] The present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the principles, features and advantages of the present application can be better understood. The accompanying drawings include:

[0046] Figure 1 A schematic front view showing one embodiment of a household appliance;

[0047] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional diagram of a household appliance;

[0048] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of a panel assembly of a household appliance;

[0049] Figure 4 Show Figure 3 Another perspective view of the panel assembly;

[0050] Figure 5 A perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a panel base of a panel assembly;

[0051] Figure 6 Show Figure 5 Another perspective view of the panel base of the panel assembly;

[0052] Figure 7 Show Figure 5 A partial perspective view of the panel base;

[0053] Figure 8 Show Figure 5Another partial perspective view of the panel base;

[0054] Figure 9 Show Figure 8 Another partial perspective view of the panel base;

[0055] Figure 10 A perspective view illustrating one embodiment of a light assembly of a panel assembly;

[0056] Figure 11 Show Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the panel assembly along the YZ plane;

[0057] Figure 12 Show Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of the panel assembly along the XZ plane;

[0058] Figure 13 A perspective view showing another embodiment of a light assembly of a panel assembly; and

[0059] Figure 14 A perspective view illustrating another embodiment of a panel assembly is shown.

[0060] Reference Signs List

[0061] 1. Home appliances

[0062] 2 Shell

[0063] 3 Panel Components

[0064] 4 Pull-out box

[0065] 5 door

[0066] 21 front panel

[0067] 22 Side Panel

[0068] 23 bottom plate

[0069] 24 Top Plate

[0070] 31 Panel base

[0071] 32 Operating and / or display panel

[0072] 33 Computer board assembly

[0073] 34 Optical Components

[0074] 41 Pull-out box panel

[0075] 42 handle slot

[0076] 311 Adjacent area of ​​panel base

[0077] 312 grooves

[0078] 313 bayonet

[0079] 314 through hole

[0080] 315 Framework Department

[0081] 321 Edges of operating and / or display panels

[0082] 341 Light-emitting element

[0083] 342 Scattering Element

[0084] 343 buckle part

[0085] 344 slots

[0086] 345 seals

[0087] 346 support guide

[0088] 347 Folding

[0089] 348 Wire

[0090] 3421 Light Guidance Unit

[0091] 3422 Edge of light guide

[0092] A Notch direction

[0093] XYZ XYZ coordinate system DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0094] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial technical effects to be solved by this application more clearly understood, this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and multiple exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain this application and are not used to limit the scope of protection of this application.

[0095] Below, exemplary embodiments of the present application will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the directional terms used in the description process refer to the normal use state of the household appliance for the convenience of description and should not be understood as absolute limitations on the corresponding features.

[0096] Figure 1 A schematic front view of an embodiment of a household appliance 1 is shown. In this embodiment, the household appliance 1 is exemplarily configured as a washing machine. The household appliance 1 includes a housing 2, a panel assembly 3, and a door 5. Of course, the household appliance 1 can also be configured as a clothes dryer, a washer-dryer, or other types of household appliances.

[0097] The housing 2 is constructed in a cubic shape and has a front plate 21 facing the user, a back plate facing away from the front plate 21, two side plates 22, a bottom plate 23 and a top plate 24. Due to the angle of the drawing, only the front plate 21, the side plates 22, the bottom plate 23 and the top plate 24 are schematically marked.

[0098] exist Figure 1 An XYZ coordinate system is also schematically drawn in the figure, wherein the X direction represents the lateral direction of the household appliance 1, the Y direction represents the direction of the household appliance 1 toward the user, and the Z direction represents the vertical direction.

[0099] like Figure 1 As shown, the panel assembly 3 is arranged on the front plate 21 of the housing 2 and faces the user. The door body 5 is arranged approximately in the center of the front plate 21, and the panel assembly 3 is located above the door body 5. In addition, the panel assembly 3 includes a pull-out box body 4, which can be pulled by the user along the Y direction and is configured, for example, to be used for replenishing cleaning agent.

[0100] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 A partial perspective view of a household appliance 1, Figure 3 Show Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of a panel assembly 3 of a household appliance 1, and Figure 4 Show Figure 3 Another perspective view of the panel assembly 3.

[0101] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment, the panel assembly 3 includes a panel base 31, an operation and / or display panel 32 and a computer board assembly 33. The panel base 31 is arranged on the housing 2. The panel base 31 can be constructed as a whole with the housing 2 or installed on the housing 2. The operation and / or display panel 32 is arranged on the panel base 31 facing the user and is configured to be suitable for input by the user and / or display information to the user. In this embodiment, the operation and / or display panel 32 is constructed as a touch screen, and the user can make corresponding inputs by touching or clicking on the virtual function keys correspondingly set on the operation and / or display panel 32. The computer board assembly 33 is arranged on the panel base 31 and is configured to be suitable for controlling the user's operation / display via the operation and / or display panel 32 and controlling the operation of the household appliance 1.

[0102] Furthermore, the panel assembly 3 further comprises a light assembly 34, which is arranged in an adjacent region 311 of the panel base 31 adjacent to the operating and / or display panel 32 (see FIG. Figure 3 or Figure 4 ) and is configured to guide light toward the edge of the operating and / or display panel 32.

[0103] like Figure 3 or Figure 4As shown, a groove 312 for accommodating the light assembly 34 is configured in the adjacent region 311. In this embodiment, the groove 312 is exemplarily configured in the adjacent region 311 of the panel base 31 adjacent to the edge 321 of the operating and / or display panel 32 and has a depth of, for example, 20 mm.

[0104] In this embodiment, the edge 321 is as shown Figure 3 or Figure 4 The figure shows the lower edge of the operating and / or display panel 32. Therefore, the notch direction A of the groove 312 points downward relative to the operating and / or display panel 32. The light assembly 34 arranged in the groove 312 can guide light toward the lower edge of the operating and / or display panel 32, and the user can see the ambient light guided toward the lower edge of the operating and / or display panel 32 from the front of the household appliance 1, thereby improving the aesthetic appearance of the household appliance 1 and making the virtual function keys on the operating and / or display panel 32 clear in a dimly lit environment. Of course, in other embodiments, the groove 312 can also be constructed in an area of ​​the panel base 31 adjacent to other edges of the operating and / or display panel 32, such as a side edge or the entire periphery.

[0105] According to this embodiment, the groove 312 is arranged adjacent to the edge 321 of the operating and / or display panel 32 and extends over the entire length of this edge 321 in the X direction. Figure 3 or Figure 4 In FIG, the extending direction of the groove 312 corresponds to the X direction. Figure 3 or Figure 4 As shown, the panel 41 of the drawer box 4 is arranged adjacent to the operation and / or display panel 32 along the extension direction of the groove 312. The drawer box 4 includes a handle groove 42, and the user can use the handle groove 42 to pull out the drawer box 4. Figure 4 It can be seen that the notch of the groove 312 is connected to the handle groove 42 along the extending direction of the groove 312 .

[0106] Figure 5 A perspective view of one embodiment of the panel base 31 of the panel assembly 3 is shown. Figure 6 Show Figure 5 Another perspective view of the panel base 31 of the panel assembly 3.

[0107] exist Figure 5 3 shows the front side of the panel base 31, which is facing the user. Figure 63 shows the back side of the panel base 31, that is, the direction away from the user. The panel base 31 includes a frame portion 315 for arranging an operation and / or display panel 32 and a computer board assembly 33. The operation and / or display panel 32 is arranged on the front side of the frame portion 315 facing the user, and the computer board assembly 33 is arranged on the back side of the frame portion 315 facing away from the user (see also FIG. Figure 2 ).

[0108] like Figure 5 The light assembly 34 is also shown in a disassembled state, with an electrical wire 348 provided at one end of the light assembly 34 .

[0109] A through hole 314 is provided in the bottom of the groove 312 for the wire 348 of the optical assembly 34 to pass through (see also Figure 6 ), the wire 348 is electrically connected to the computer board assembly 33 via the through hole 314, thereby providing electrical energy to the optical assembly 34.

[0110] Figure 7 Show Figure 5 A partial perspective view of the panel base 31, Figure 8 Show Figure 5 Another partial perspective view of the panel base 31, Figure 9 Show Figure 8 Another partial stereoscopic view of the panel base 31.

[0111] Also combined Figure 3 and Figure 4 ,exist Figure 7 The lower right side of the panel base 31 is shown in FIG. Figure 8 3 shows a lower left view of the panel base 31, in which the left area of ​​the groove 312 is shown.

[0112] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, at the bottom of the groove 312 , bayonet portions 313 are respectively provided on both sides of the groove 312 along the extending direction of the groove 312 , and the optical component 34 can be fixedly connected in the groove 312 by means of the bayonet portions 313 .

[0113] In other embodiments, the bayonet portion 313 may be provided on other sides of the groove 312, for example, on the bottom side or on both sides along the extension direction perpendicular to the groove 312. Alternatively or additionally, other types of connection portions may also be constructed on these sides.

[0114] See also Figure 2The groove 312 can separate the computer board assembly 33 from the optical assembly 34. As mentioned above, a through hole 314 is provided on the right bottom of the groove 312, through which the wires 348 of the optical assembly 34 can pass to connect to the computer board assembly 33. This saves space and achieves reliable wiring.

[0115] Figure 10 A perspective view showing one embodiment of the light assembly 34 of the panel assembly 3, Figure 11 Show Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the panel assembly 3 along the YZ plane, and Figure 12 Show Figure 3 A partial cross-sectional view of panel assembly 3 along the XZ plane.

[0116] like Figure 10 As shown, the light assembly 34 includes a light emitting element 341 for emitting light and a scattering element 342 for guiding the light.

[0117] According to this embodiment, a light emitting element 341 is arranged in a scattering element 342 to form an integral pre-assembled component. The scattering element 342 includes a channel 344 for accommodating the light emitting element 341. The light emitting element 341 is embedded in the channel 344 along the extension direction of the scattering element 342. As a result, light can be scattered out through the bottom of the channel 344.

[0118] A sealing member 345 is provided between the notch edge of the channel 344 and the bottom of the recess 312 . When the light emitting element 341 and the scattering element 342 are accommodated in the recess 312 , the sealing member 345 seals the channel 344 from the external environment.

[0119] like Figure 10 or Figure 11 As shown, in this embodiment, the seal 345 is integrally formed on the periphery of the channel 344. This forms an integral pre-assembled component and simplifies installation. In addition, the channel 344 is continuous along the extension direction of the scattering element 342, so the light-emitting element 341 can be easily embedded laterally in the scattering element 342.

[0120] In order to ensure that the light emitting element 341 is reliably installed in the scattering element 342, as shown in FIG. Figure 11 As shown, a support guide portion 346 extending in the extension direction of the scattering element 342 is formed on the bottom of the groove 344, and a folded edge portion 347 extending in the extension direction of the scattering element 342 is formed on the opposite side wall of the groove 344. The light-emitting element 341 can be inserted into the groove 344 in a guided manner by means of the support guide portion 346, and the light-emitting element 341 can be clamped in the groove 344 by means of the folded edge portion 347.

[0121] In this embodiment, the light-emitting element 341 is configured as an LED light strip, and the scattering element 342 is a scattering bracket made of polymethyl methacrylate. Therefore, the scattering element 342 has sufficient strength while also possessing a certain degree of deformability. In particular, the folded edge 347 has a certain degree of deformability. As a result, when the light-emitting element 341 is inserted into the channel 344, the folded edge 347 deforms slightly, thereby clamping the light-emitting element 341 in the channel 344.

[0122] exist Figure 10 and Figure 12 See also Figure 3 or Figure 4 The scattering element 342 extends along the direction of the groove 312 and has snap-fit ​​portions 343 on both sides of its edge along the extension direction. The snap-fit ​​portions 343 can be snapped into corresponding bayonet portions 313 of the groove 312 to form a snap-fit ​​connection. This ensures that the optical assembly 34 is securely fixed within the groove 312.

[0123] In other embodiments, the scattering element 342 may also be provided with corresponding snap-fit ​​portions 343 at other locations corresponding to the locations of the snap-fit ​​portions 313 of the groove 312, for example, snap-fit ​​portions 343 may be provided on both sides of an edge perpendicular to the extension direction of the scattering element 342. Alternatively or additionally, other types of connecting portions may also be configured at these locations.

[0124] According to another embodiment, the outer contour of the scattering element 342 is slightly larger than the inner contour of the groove 312. When the scattering element 342 is embedded in the groove 312, an interference fit is formed between the scattering element 342 and the groove 312, thereby reliably fixing the scattering element 342 and the light-emitting element 341 in the groove 312.

[0125] like Figure 11 As shown, the scattering element 342 is received at the bottom of the groove 312 and forms a cavity between the scattering element 342 and the notch of the groove 312. Light can be scattered toward the lower edge of the operation and / or display panel 32 via the cavity and form ambient light.

[0126] According to one embodiment, at least the outer side of the scattering element 342 is configured as a matte surface. Light emitted by the light-emitting element 341 is scattered and diffusely reflected from the outer side of the scattering element 342. This effectively guides the light, achieving the desired lighting effect and improving the aesthetics.

[0127] like Figure 11 and Figure 12It can also be seen that when the light emitting element 341 and the scattering element 342 are accommodated in the groove 312, the light emitting element 341 does not contact the bottom of the groove 312. This ensures that the light emitting element 341 will not be squeezed due to contact with the bottom, thereby avoiding damage to the light emitting element 341.

[0128] Figure 13 A perspective view showing another embodiment of the light assembly 34 of the panel assembly 3 is shown, and Figure 14 A perspective view showing another embodiment of the panel assembly 3 is shown.

[0129] and Figure 10 The difference between the optical assembly 34 and the optical assembly 34 is that the scattering element 342 further includes a light guiding portion 3421 for guiding light. When the scattering element 342 is accommodated in the groove 312, as shown in FIG. Figure 14 As shown, the light guiding portion 3421 extends toward the edge 321 of the operation and / or display panel 32 so that the light guided out through the edge 3422 of the light guiding portion 3421 can be directly seen by the user.

[0130] like Figure 14 As can be seen, when the scattering element 342 is housed in the groove 312, the light guide 3421 adheres to the inner wall of the groove 312 near the operating and / or display panel 32, and a cavity is formed between the light guide 3421 and the inner wall of the groove 312 away from the operating and / or display panel 32. Furthermore, the surface of the operating and / or display panel 32 is configured to be tilted relative to the vertical direction Z, with the edge 3422 of the light guide 3421, the edge of the adjacent area 311, and the edge 321 of the operating and / or display panel 32 arranged flush with respect to a direction perpendicular to the surface. Therefore, when facing the operating and / or display panel 32, the user can not only see the ambient light scattered by the edge of the operating and / or display panel 32, but can also directly see the light line guided by the edge 3422 of the light guide 3421 at the edge of the operating and / or display panel 32. This improves the aesthetics and quality of the household appliance 1.

[0131] In another embodiment, the edge 3422 of the light guiding portion 3421 at least partially covers the edge of the adjacent area 311. Therefore, the user can directly see the edge 3422 of the light guiding portion 3421 and the light line guided thereby at the edge of the operation and / or display panel 32.

[0132] Although specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, even when only a single embodiment is described with respect to specific features. The feature examples provided in the present disclosure are intended to be illustrative and not limiting, unless otherwise stated. In specific implementations, multiple features can be combined with each other as needed, where technically feasible. Various substitutions, changes, and modifications are contemplated without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A household appliance, characterized in that: The household appliance (1) comprises: housing (2); and A panel assembly (3) is arranged on the housing (2) and is arranged toward a user, wherein the panel assembly (3) includes: a panel base (31), the panel base (31) being configured to be arranged on the housing (2), an operation and / or display panel (32), which is arranged on the panel base (31) toward the user and is configured to be suitable for input by the user and / or display information to the user, a computer board assembly (33) arranged on the panel base (31) and configured to be suitable for controlling the operation / display via the operation and / or display panel (32) and controlling the operation of the household appliance (1), A light assembly (34) is arranged in an adjacent area (311) of the panel base (31) adjacent to the operation and / or display panel (32) and is configured to guide light toward an edge of the operation and / or display panel (32).

2. The household appliance according to claim 1, wherein: A groove (312) for at least partially accommodating the optical component (34) is configured in the adjacent area (311); and / or The light assembly (34) includes a light emitting element (341) for emitting light and a scattering element (342) for guiding the light.

3. The household appliance according to claim 2, characterized in that The scattering element (342) is accommodated at the bottom of the groove (312); and / or A cavity is formed between the scattering element (342) and the notch of the groove (312); and / or The scattering element (342) is fixedly connected to the groove (312); and / or The groove (312) extends along the extension direction of the operation and / or display panel (32).

4. The household appliance according to claim 3, characterized in that The light emitting element (341) and the scattering element (342) are both accommodated in the groove (312), and the groove (312) separates the computer board assembly (33) from the light assembly (34); and / or The scattering element (342) extends along the extension direction of the groove (312) and a snap-fit ​​portion (343) is provided on the edge of the scattering element (342), and a bayonet portion (313) capable of forming a snap-fit ​​connection with the snap-fit ​​portion (343) is provided at the bottom of the groove (312).

5. The household appliance according to claim 4, characterized in that The light emitting element (341) is arranged in the scattering element (342); and / or A through hole (314) for the wire (348) of the optical component (34) to pass through is provided in the bottom of the groove (312). The wire (348) is electrically connected to the computer board component (33) via the through hole (314).

6. The household appliance according to claim 5, characterized in that The scattering element (342) includes a channel (344) for accommodating the light-emitting element (341), The light-emitting element (341) is embedded in the groove (344) along the extension direction of the scattering element (342), and light can be scattered out through the bottom of the groove (344); and / or A sealing member (345) is provided between the notch edge of the channel (344) and the bottom of the groove (312), and when the light-emitting element (341) and the scattering element (342) are accommodated in the groove (312), the sealing member (345) seals the channel (344) from the external environment; and / or The groove (344) is continuous along the extension direction of the scattering element (342).

7. The household appliance according to claim 6, characterized in that A support guide portion (346) extending along the extension direction of the scattering element (342) is constructed on the bottom of the groove (344), and a folded edge portion (347) extending along the extension direction of the scattering element (342) is constructed on the opposite side walls of the groove (344), and the light-emitting element (341) is fastened in the groove (344) by means of the support guide portion (346) and the folded edge portion (347); and / or In a state where the light emitting element (341) and the scattering element (342) are accommodated in the groove (312), the light emitting element (341) does not contact the bottom of the groove (312).

8. The household appliance according to any one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that: The scattering element (342) further includes a light guiding portion (3421) for guiding light. When the scattering element (342) is accommodated in the groove (312), the light guiding portion (3421) extends toward the edge (321) of the operating and / or display panel, so that the light guided out through the edge (3422) of the light guiding portion can be directly seen by the user.

9. The household appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that The panel surface of the operating and / or display panel (32) is constructed to be inclined relative to the vertical direction, wherein the edge (3422) of the light guide portion, the edge of the adjacent area (311) and the edge (321) of the operating and / or display panel are arranged flush with respect to a direction perpendicular to the panel surface; or The edge (3422) of the light guiding portion at least partially covers the edge of the adjacent area (311).

10. The household appliance according to claim 8, characterized in that In a state where the scattering element (342) is accommodated in the groove (312), The light guide portion (3421) is attached to the inner wall of the groove (312) close to the operation and / or display panel (32); and / or A cavity is formed between the light guiding portion (3421) and the inner wall of the groove (312) away from the operation and / or display panel (32).

11. The household appliance according to any one of claims 2 to 7, 9 and 10, characterized in that The notch direction (A) of the groove (312) points downward relative to the operation and / or display panel (32); and / or The groove (312) is arranged adjacent to the lower edge of the operating and / or display panel (32) and extends over the entire length of the lower edge; and / or The panel assembly (3) further comprises a drawer box (4), the drawer box (4) being drawably arranged in the panel base (31), and the panel (41) of the drawer box and the operation and / or display panel (32) being arranged adjacent to each other along the extension direction of the groove (312), wherein the drawer box (4) comprises a handle groove (42), and the notch of the groove (312) is connected to the handle groove (42) along the extension direction of the groove (312); and / or A door body (5) is provided on the front plate of the housing (2), and the panel assembly (3) is arranged on the front plate and located above the door body (5); and / or The household appliance (1) is a washing machine, a clothes dryer, or a washing-drying machine.

12. The household appliance according to any one of claims 2 to 7, 9 and 10, characterized in that The light emitting element (341) is an LED light strip; and / or The scattering element (342) is a scattering bracket made of polymethyl methacrylate; and / or The outer side of the scattering element (342) is configured as a matte surface.

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