Display structure of dish-washing machine operation interface and dish-washing machine

Abstract

The display structure comprises a door body, a panel and an electric appliance box, the door body is provided with a door body front face, the door body front face is provided with a concave part, the shape of the panel is matched with that of the concave part, and the panel is embedded in the concave part; the electrical box is fixedly installed on the side, back on to the front face of the door body, of the door body and provided with a plurality of light-emitting elements, and a plurality of through hole parts are formed in the bottom face of the concave part and correspond to the light-emitting elements of the electrical box one to one. The panel is a transparent panel, one side of the panel is coated with a paint layer, the paint layer is provided with a plurality of identification parts, and the identification parts are in one-to-one correspondence with the through hole parts. According to the utility model, the paint layer is coated on the surface of the transparent panel, the paint layer can cover and shield the transparent panel, and the paint layer is partially hollowed out, so that the position of the identification part is not covered by the paint layer, and further, a state that light is transmitted and light is not transmitted mutually can be formed; therefore, a clear mark can be formed at the position of the marking part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to dishwashers, and more specifically, to a display structure for a dishwasher operating interface, and also to a dishwasher having the display structure. Background Technology

[0002] With economic development, dishwashers have gradually become indispensable in family life, and the ever-increasing customer base has also placed higher demands on them. Currently, the dishwasher control panel is typically integrated and installed on the outside of the door, i.e., on the front of the door, for easy viewing and operation. Not only must the exterior of the dishwasher maintain its integrity, but due to the specific usage scenarios of dishwashers, this part of the structure also needs to have a certain degree of waterproofing.

[0003] In some dishwashers, the outer surface of the door is usually covered with a glass panel, and the dishwasher's display and control screen module is located inside the glass panel; in other dishwashers, the display and control screen module is directly embedded on the outside of the dishwasher door.

[0004] Therefore, a new solution is needed to address this problem. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a display structure for a dishwasher operating interface and a dishwasher.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A display structure for a dishwasher operating interface includes a door, a panel, and an appliance box. The door has a front panel with a recessed portion. The panel is shaped to fit the recessed portion and is embedded within it. The appliance box is fixedly installed on the side of the door facing away from the front panel. The appliance box has several light-emitting elements. The bottom surface of the recessed portion has several through holes, each corresponding to a light-emitting element in the appliance box, allowing light to pass through. The panel is transparent, and one side of the panel is coated with a paint layer. The paint layer has several markings, each corresponding to a through hole.

[0008] The present invention is further configured such that a portion of the paint layer is hollowed out to form the marking portion.

[0009] The present invention is further configured such that the marking portion includes an image and / or text.

[0010] The present invention is further configured such that the paint layer is located on the side of the panel facing the door.

[0011] The present invention is further configured such that an adhesive layer is provided on the side of the panel facing the door, and the panel is fixedly attached to the recessed part by the adhesive layer.

[0012] The present invention is further configured such that the electrical box includes a plurality of cylindrical mounting portions, each mounting portion corresponding to a light-emitting element, the light-emitting element being mounted in the mounting portion and facing the through hole portion.

[0013] The present invention is further configured such that a screen is installed inside the electrical box, and the recessed portion has a screen cutout portion, the screen cutout portion corresponding to the installation position of the screen.

[0014] The present invention is further configured such that the panel is also provided with a transparent screen display part, and the paint layer is hollowed out at the position corresponding to the screen display part.

[0015] The present invention is further configured such that a back shell portion of the door body is installed on the side of the door body facing away from the front of the door body, and the electrical box is fixedly installed between the door body and the back shell portion of the door body.

[0016] This utility model also provides a dishwasher, including the display structure of the dishwasher operation interface as described above.

[0017] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] A transparent panel is integrated with the door body. A recess is created on the front of the door body, allowing the transparent panel to be embedded and fixed in place. Light-emitting and sensing elements are installed in an electrical box inside the door body. The light-emitting elements emit light, which shines onto the transparent panel, illuminating the markings and allowing operators to view and operate the corresponding markings.

[0019] A paint layer is applied to the surface of the transparent panel. The paint layer can cover and conceal the transparent panel. By partially cutting out the paint layer, there is no paint layer covering the signage area. This creates a contrast between light transmission and opacity, thus forming a clear signage area.

[0020] The panel is attached to the recessed area on the front of the door with an adhesive layer, and is embedded in the recessed area to form a roughly flat surface on the front of the door. In addition, the panel can also seal and cover the through holes, thereby preventing leakage at the through holes on the front of the door and achieving a good water-blocking and sealing effect. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the dishwasher door structure in this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the display structure of a dishwasher operation interface in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the panel and the marking section in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the panel in this embodiment;

[0025] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the dishwasher door in this embodiment.

[0026] Reference numerals: Door body 1; Door front 11; Recessed part 111; Through hole part 112; Screen cutout part 113; Panel 2; Identification part 21; Screen display part 22; Transparent substrate 201; Paint layer 202; Adhesive layer 203; Electrical box 3; Mounting part 31; Screen 32; Door back shell part 4. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] This embodiment discloses a display structure for a dishwasher operating interface, referring to... Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes a door body 1, a panel 2, and an appliance box 3. The door body 1 has a front door 11. When the dishwasher is closed, the front door 11 faces forward and is directly facing the operator.

[0029] A recessed portion 111 is provided on the front side 11 of the door body. The shape of the panel 2 is adapted to the recessed portion 111. The panel 2 is embedded in the recessed portion 111 and fixed in the recessed portion 111 by the adhesive layer 203. After installation, the surface of the panel 2 is approximately flush with the front side 11 of the door body.

[0030] The electrical box 3 is fixedly installed on the side of the door 1 facing away from the front 11 of the door body. The electrical box 3 is equipped with several light-emitting elements, several sensing and control elements, and a screen 32 for display.

[0031] A back cover 4 is installed on the side of the door 1 facing away from the front 11, and the back cover 4 is fixedly fitted onto the door 1. An electrical box 3 is located between the door 1 and the back cover 4, and is fixedly fitted onto one side of the door 1. A sealing element is installed between the outer periphery of the electrical box 3 and the door 1 to maintain the sealing effect of the outer periphery of the electrical box 3.

[0032] Reference Figure 4 As shown, the appliance box 3 includes several cylindrical mounting portions 31, each corresponding to a light-emitting element. The light-emitting elements are installed within the mounting portions 31 and face the through-hole portion 112. One end of each cylindrical mounting portion 31 forms an opening, the opening being the same size as the corresponding through-hole portion, and they are interlocked and fixed together, ensuring a relatively sealed joint between the cylindrical mounting portion 31 and the through-hole portion 112 to prevent light leakage. The light emitted by the light-emitting elements can illuminate the panel 2. The number and position of the light-emitting elements and sensing elements can be specifically set according to the needs of the dishwasher.

[0033] A plurality of through holes 112 are provided on the bottom surface of the recess 111. Each through hole 112 corresponds to a light-emitting element of the electrical box 3 and is used to allow light from the light-emitting element to pass through. The number and position of the through holes 112 are also specifically set according to the number and position of the light-emitting elements.

[0034] In this embodiment, the panel 2 includes a transparent substrate 201, which can generally be transparent glass or plastic material with good light transmittance. One side of the panel 2 is coated with a paint layer 202, which covers a portion of the surface of the panel 2 with a certain color, and the covered area is also opaque. The paint layer 202 has several marking portions 21, each corresponding to a through-hole portion 112, that is, corresponding to the position of the light-emitting element and the sensing element.

[0035] At the location of the sign part 2, part of the paint layer 202 is hollowed out. The hollowing out is based on the shape of the sign part 2, and the hollowed-out area is not covered by the paint layer 202, allowing light emitted by the light-emitting element to pass through, thus forming the desired sign form. Specifically, the sign part 2 can use images or text, or a combination of both.

[0036] Under normal circumstances, the paint layer 202 is located on the side of the panel 2 facing the door 1. That is, after the panel 2 is installed and fixed, the paint layer 202 is located on the inner side of the panel 2, which can prevent the paint layer 202 from peeling off in some areas.

[0037] In this embodiment, the adhesive layer 203 can be double-sided tape, which is applied to the surface of the paint layer 202 of the panel 2, and then the panel 2 is fixed to the recess 111 to achieve the installation and fixation of the panel 2. After the adhesive layer 203 adheres the panel 2, it can cover the recess 111 of the front side 11 of the door body and cover and seal the through hole 112 of the recess 111, forming a sealed state. In addition, the sealant applied to the outer periphery of the panel 2 and the inner periphery of the recess 111 can not only achieve sealing, but also improve the adhesion of the surface layer 2.

[0038] In addition, a screen 32 is installed inside the electrical box 3. A screen cutout 113 is provided on the bottom surface of the recess 111. The shape and position of the screen cutout 113 correspond to the shape and installation position of the screen 32, and the screen 32 can be exposed outward from the screen cutout 113.

[0039] In addition, the panel 2 is also provided with a transparent screen display section 22. The paint layer 202 is hollowed out at the corresponding position of the screen display section 22, so that the paint layer 202 does not block the screen display section 22. This ensures that the panel 2 is transparent at this position, ensuring that the screen 32 can be displayed clearly, and the panel 2 can protect the screen 32 inside.

[0040] Furthermore, the display effect of the dishwasher's operating surface can be further designed.

[0041] For example, relevant markings 21 are silkscreened onto the surface of panel 2 to serve as function buttons for the dishwasher. The color of the markings 21 is close to the overall color of panel 2, creating a subtle effect. When the dishwasher is not turned on, the icons of the markings 21 are almost invisible on the surface of panel 2; when the dishwasher is in use, the light-emitting elements behind panel 2 illuminate the corresponding markings 21 according to the operation and the dishwasher's running status, forming a clear indication. The color of the light-emitting elements can be selected according to the indication requirements, thereby creating the desired interface effect. In this embodiment, screen 32 can be a dual 8-page digital tube or a TFT screen, depending on the specific usage and display needs.

[0042] Alternatively, relevant markings 21 can be screen-printed on the surface of panel 2 to serve as function buttons for the dishwasher. The color of the markings 21 should be significantly different from the overall color of panel 2, creating a noticeable effect. Even when the light-emitting elements on the back of panel 2 are not emitting light, or are only emitting a faint light, the markings 21 should still be clearly visible. In this embodiment, screen 32 can be a dual 8-page digital tube or a TFT screen, depending on the specific usage and display requirements.

[0043] Furthermore, the paint layer 202 in the above embodiments can be replaced. The paint layer 202 mainly serves to indicate the location of the marking. In this embodiment, a membrane switch can be used instead.

[0044] For example, in this embodiment, a membrane switch can be directly attached to the surface of panel 2. The membrane switch has a corresponding marking part and acts as a function switch for the dishwasher. The membrane switch can replace the paint layer 202.

[0045] The color of the function keys on the membrane switch surface can be close to the overall color of the membrane switch to create a subtle effect. When the dishwasher is not turned on, the icons of the function keys on the membrane switch surface are almost invisible on the panel 2 surface; when the dishwasher is turned on, the light-emitting elements behind the panel 2 turn on the corresponding light-emitting elements according to the operation and the dishwasher's running status, illuminating the icons of the function keys on the membrane switch surface to form a clear indication. The color of the light-emitting elements can be selected according to the indication needs, thereby creating the corresponding interface effect.

[0046] Alternatively, the color of the functional buttons on the surface of the membrane switch can be significantly different from the overall color of the membrane switch, creating a noticeable effect. Even when the light-emitting elements on the back of panel 2 do not emit light, or emit only a faint light, the icons on the surface of the membrane switch can still be clearly displayed.

[0047] This embodiment also discloses a dishwasher, which can adopt any of the operation interface display structures in the above embodiments, and can be specifically selected according to the design and requirements of the dishwasher.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A display structure for a dishwasher operating interface, characterized in that, The device includes a door body (1), a panel (2), and an electrical box (3). The door body (1) has a front side (11) with a recess (111) on it. The panel (2) is shaped to fit the recess (111) and is embedded in the recess (111). The electrical box (3) is fixedly installed on the side of the door body (1) facing away from the front side (11). The electrical box (3) is provided with several light-emitting elements. The bottom surface of the recess (111) is provided with several through holes (112). The through holes (112) correspond one-to-one with the light-emitting elements of the electrical box (3) and are used to allow light from the light-emitting elements to pass through. The panel (2) is a transparent panel. One side of the panel (2) is coated with a paint layer (202). The paint layer (202) is provided with several markings (21). The markings (21) correspond one-to-one with the through holes (112).

2. The display structure of the dishwasher operation interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The paint layer (202) is partially hollowed out to form the marking part (21).

3. The display structure of the dishwasher operation interface according to claim 2, characterized in that, The identification section (21) includes images and / or text.

4. The display structure of the dishwasher operation interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The paint layer (202) is located on the side of the panel (2) facing the door (1).

5. The display structure of the dishwasher operation interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, An adhesive layer (203) is provided on the side of the panel (2) facing the door (1), and the panel (2) is fixedly attached to the recess (111) by the adhesive layer.

6. The display structure of the dishwasher operation interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical box (3) includes several cylindrical mounting portions (31), each mounting portion (31) corresponding to a light-emitting element. The light-emitting element is installed in the mounting portion (31) and faces the through hole portion (112).

7. The display structure of the dishwasher operation interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electrical box (3) is also equipped with a screen (32), and the recess (111) has a screen cutout (113), which corresponds to the installation position of the screen (32).

8. The display structure of the dishwasher operation interface according to claim 7, characterized in that, The panel (2) is also provided with a transparent screen display part (22), and the paint layer (202) is hollowed out at the corresponding position of the screen display part (22).

9. The display structure of the dishwasher operation interface according to claim 1, characterized in that, The door body (1) has a back shell (4) installed on the side facing away from the front (11) of the door body, and the electrical box (3) is fixedly installed between the door body (1) and the back shell (4).

10. A dishwasher, characterized in that, Includes the display structure of the dishwasher operating interface as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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