Laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

The utility model relates to a clothes processing device, which comprises a first processing device, a second processing device and a third processing device, the second processing device comprises a second accommodating part for accommodating clothes; an output unit which is provided in the first processing device or the second processing device and outputs a screen; and an input unit which is provided in the first processing device or the second processing device and receives a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen. The first processing device is operated in any one of a plurality of operation modes providing different processing processes for processing clothes, and in the output part, the plurality of operation modes of the first processing device and mode selection items of the second processing device are displayed on the screen to be selectable.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present utility model relates to a laundry treating apparatus, and more particularly to a laundry treating apparatus including an output part outputting a picture. BACKGROUND

[0002] The laundry treating apparatus is an apparatus that performs a process of treating laundry by putting clothes, bedding, or the like (hereinafter, referred to as a washing object) into a drum and removing contaminants adhered to the washing object.

[0003] The laundry treating apparatus can perform a process of washing, rinsing, dewatering, drying, or the like of the washing object, and can be classified into a top loading type and a front loading type based on a manner of putting the washing object into a drum.

[0004] The laundry treating apparatus can include a cabinet forming an appearance, a tub accommodated inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably installed inside the tub into which the washing object is put, and a detergent supply device supplying a detergent or the like into the drum.

[0005] In a case where the laundry treating apparatus is set to wash the washing object, if the drum is rotated by a motor in a state where water and the detergent are supplied to the washing object accommodated in the drum, the washing object can remove adhered stains by friction between the drum and the washing water.

[0006] The detergent supply device has a function of supplying a detergent for improving a washing effect. Here, the detergent indicates a substance for improving a washing effect such as a fiber detergent, a fiber softener, and a fiber bleach. The detergent can use a powder form detergent and a liquid form detergent.

[0007] On the other hand, in a case where the laundry treating apparatus is set to dry the washing object, the laundry treating apparatus can supply drying air to the washing object and remove moisture from the washing object.

[0008] The laundry treating apparatus can include a cabinet, a drum rotatably provided inside the cabinet, and a heating part that heats or dries air supplied to the washing object.

[0009] As the drying air is supplied to the washing object accommodated in the drum, moisture existing in the washing object is evaporated and removed by the action of the drying air, thereby removing the moisture from the washing object.

[0010] On the other hand, in a case where the amount of the washing object is large or different processes are simultaneously performed, for example, a washing process and a drying process of the washing object, a plurality of laundry treating apparatuses for treating laundry can be used.

[0011] A laundry treating apparatus provided with a plurality of treating apparatuses is shown in the related document KR10-2008-0021921A1. The laundry treating apparatus disclosed in the related document includes a first treating apparatus and a second treating apparatus.

[0012] Each of the housings of the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus of the related document is provided with a drum or the like and is configured to perform a treating process of laundry. On the other hand, the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus are each provided with a control panel.

[0013] The control panel can be provided with an output portion outputting a screen. Thereby, the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus of the related document can provide information different from each other through the respective output portions.

[0014] However, in the case where the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus perform treating processes independent of each other, if information is output through the respective output portions of the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus, a user needs to confirm a plurality of output portions, thereby possibly causing inconvenience, and since a separate output portion is provided for each treating apparatus, a manufacturing process can be increased and a design of the control panel can be complicated.

[0015] In addition, even in the case where information of treating apparatuses different from each other is provided through any one of the output portions, if a key for changing the output information of the treating apparatus is provided in one screen, a design and structure of the control panel or the like can be complicated, a use convenience of the key separated from the screen can be lowered, and a user can have difficulty in recognizing a use manner of the corresponding key or the like.

[0016] Further, in the case where the first treating apparatus and / or the second treating apparatus operates through any one of a plurality of modes such as a washing mode for washing and a drying mode for drying, a user can have difficulty in easily grasping a selection of the mode and a selection of the apparatus, and can feel confused in the selections.

[0017] Therefore, in the technical field, the following subject becomes an important subject: even without an additional key, a plurality of treating apparatuses can be conveniently selected through one output portion, and further, a plurality of modes executable in one treating apparatus can be effectively selected to perform an efficient laundry treating process. Utility model content

[0018] Problem to be solved by the utility model

[0019] Embodiments of the utility model aim to provide a laundry treating apparatus capable of efficiently outputting information of a plurality of treating apparatuses through one output portion.

[0020] In addition, an embodiment of the present application is to provide a laundry treatment apparatus capable of effectively selecting a plurality of treatment apparatuses even without an additional key.

[0021] In addition, an embodiment of the present application is to provide a laundry treatment apparatus capable of effectively treating laundry in any one of treatment apparatuses through a plurality of modes.

[0022] In addition, an embodiment of the present application is to provide a laundry treatment apparatus capable of conveniently selecting any one of a plurality of modes and performing a treatment process of laundry even without an additional key.

[0023] Means for solving the problem

[0024] In the laundry treatment apparatus of an embodiment of the present application, a screen output through an output portion displays a mode selection item. In the screen selecting the mode selection item, a plurality of modes selectable in the first treatment apparatus and the second treatment apparatus are displayed in a selectable manner.

[0025] The output portion outputs a plurality of modes and a mode selection screen in which the second treatment apparatus is selectively displayed, thereby enabling a user to conveniently select any one mode or apparatus, and the user can conveniently control the laundry treatment apparatus even without an additional physical key.

[0026] Such an embodiment of the present application includes a first treatment apparatus including a first accommodation portion accommodating laundry, a second treatment apparatus including a second accommodation portion accommodating laundry, an output portion provided to the first treatment apparatus or the second treatment apparatus and outputting a screen, and an input portion provided to the first treatment apparatus or the second treatment apparatus and receiving a user instruction for selecting an object displayed in the screen.

[0027] The screen includes a process selection screen displaying a plurality of treatment processes for treating laundry, and the first treatment apparatus operates in any one of a plurality of operation modes in which treatment processes different from each other are displayed in the process selection screen.

[0028] In the process selection screen, a mode selection item for displaying a plurality of operation modes of the first treatment apparatus and the second treatment apparatus on the screen can be displayed in a selectable manner.

[0029] The plurality of operation modes can include a washing mode displaying a washing process for washing laundry among the treatment processes on the process selection screen and a drying mode displaying a drying process for drying laundry among the treatment processes on the process selection screen.

[0030] In a process selection screen in which a plurality of the washing courses are displayed, if the drying course is selected by the mode selection item, the output unit can output a process selection screen in which a plurality of the drying courses are displayed instead of the plurality of the washing courses.

[0031] The plurality of the operation modes can further include a washing and drying mode in which the washing course and the drying course can be sequentially performed.

[0032] If the mode selection item is selected, the output unit can output a mode selection screen in which at least a part of the plurality of the operation modes and the second processing device are displayed as being selectable.

[0033] In the mode selection screen, the plurality of the operation modes and the second processing device can be aligned in the same direction as the arrangement direction of the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0034] The first processing device and the second processing device can be arranged in an up-down direction with respect to the ground, and the plurality of the operation modes and the second processing device in the mode selection screen can be displayed in alignment in the up-down direction.

[0035] The second processing device in the mode selection screen can be arranged separately from the plurality of the operation modes.

[0036] The second processing device in the mode selection screen can be displayed separately from the plurality of the operation modes according to a separation mark arranged between the second processing device and the plurality of the operation modes.

[0037] The mode selection screen can be output to overlap a previous screen output from the output unit before the mode selection screen is output, and the mode selection screen can have a transparency to allow the previous screen to be partially transparent to at least a part of the mode selection screen.

[0038] In the mode selection screen, an object corresponding to a previous screen output before the mode selection screen is output, among the plurality of the operation modes and the second processing device, can be displayed with a selected mark.

[0039] The mode selection item can be displayed to include at least one of a name and a shape of any one of the plurality of the operation modes and the second processing device. The plurality of the operation modes and the second processing device can each be displayed to distinguish between a selectable state and a non-selectable state.

[0040] The plurality of operation modes and the second processing device can be displayed with different brightness from each other in the selectable state and the non-selectable state. The plurality of operation modes and the second processing device can each be distinguished between a progress-on state and a non-progress-on state of a progress of a processing course of laundry.

[0041] In the mode selection screen, the object corresponding to the progress-on state among the plurality of operation modes and the second processing device can be configured with an operation-in-progress mark and output.

[0042] If the second processing device displayed by selecting the mode selection item in a progress selection screen that displays a progress of a processing course performed in any one of the plurality of operation modes is selected, the outputter can output a progress-on screen that displays progress information of a processing course being performed in the second processing device.

[0043] In a state in which the first processing device is performing a processing course according to any one of the plurality of operation modes, the remaining modes among the plurality of operation modes can be displayed in a non-selectable state.

[0044] The outputter can output a progress-on screen that displays progress information of a processing course being performed in the first processing device or the second processing device, in which the mode selection item can be displayed.

[0045] In a state in which the first processing device is performing a processing course and the second processing device is in a state before performing a processing course, if the mode selection item is selected in the progress-on screen for the first processing device, the plurality of operation modes can be displayed in a progress-on state or a non-selectable state, and the second processing device can be displayed in a selectable state.

[0046] If the second processing device displayed by the mode selection item in the progress-on screen for the first processing device is selected, the outputter can output the progress selection screen that displays a plurality of processing courses performed in the second processing device.

[0047] The outputter can output a simultaneous screen that simultaneously displays progress information of processing courses being performed in the first processing device and the second processing device, in which the mode selection item can be displayed.

[0048] The simultaneous screen can include a first area that displays information of the first processing device and a second area that displays information of the second processing device and is configured separately from the first area.

[0049] If the mode selection item of the simultaneous screen is selected, the output section can output a mode selection screen that displays that a part of the plurality of operation modes and the second processing device can be selected.

[0050] The mode selection screen can be output in an entire region including the first region and the second region. The mode selection items can be displayed in the first region and the second region, respectively.

[0051] If the mode selection item of the first region is selected, the operation mode displayed in the screen from among the plurality of operation modes and the first processing device from among the second processing device in which the operation mode is being executed can be displayed with a selected mark.

[0052] If the mode selection item of the second region is selected, the second processing device displayed in the screen from among the plurality of operation modes and the second processing device can be displayed with a selected mark.

[0053] If the mode selection item of the simultaneous screen is selected, the plurality of operation modes can be displayed in a progress state or a non-selectable state, and the second processing device can be displayed in a progress state.

[0054] If the second processing device displayed when the mode selection item of the simultaneous screen is selected is selected, the output section can output a progress screen that removes information on a processing progress of the first processing device and displays progress information on a processing progress of the second processing device.

[0055] In the simultaneous screen, the first region and the second region can be aligned in a direction different from a configuration direction of the first processing device and the second processing device. The first processing device can be positioned above the second processing device, and the first region and the second region can be aligned in a width direction of the first housing.

[0056] In a case where a communication connection state between the first processing device and the second processing device is abnormal, the second processing device in the mode selection screen can be displayed to include a connection failure mark indicating that the connection state is abnormal.

[0057] In a state where pairing of the first processing device and the second processing device is not achieved, when the second processing device displayed by the mode selection item is selected, the output section can output a notification message notifying of the state where the pairing is not achieved.

[0058] In the notification message, a pairing item for pairing the first processing device and the second processing device can be selectively displayed. The mode selection item can be displayed as a name or a shape of any one of the plurality of operation modes and the second processing device.

[0059] The input portion can be provided to the output portion and sense a user's touch signal with respect to the screen. The output portion and the input portion can be provided together in any one of the first processing device and the second processing device.

[0060] On the other hand, in the laundry processing device of one embodiment of the present application, the first processing device can operate in any one of a plurality of operation modes that provide different processing procedures from each other to a user, and the output portion can output a mode selection screen to selectively display any one of the plurality of operation modes and the second processing device.

[0061] On the other hand, in the laundry processing device of one embodiment of the present application, at least any one of the first processing device and the second processing device can operate in any one of a plurality of operation modes that provide different processing procedures from each other, and the output portion can output a selection screen that enables selection of any one of the first processing device and the second processing device and selection of any one of the plurality of operation modes.

[0062] A laundry processing device can include a first processing device including a first accommodation portion to accommodate laundry, operating in any one of a first mode that is a plurality of operation modes providing different processing procedures for processing the laundry, a second processing device including a second accommodation portion to accommodate the laundry, operating in at least one second mode that is a processing procedure for processing the laundry, an output portion provided to a front portion of the first processing device or the second processing device and configured to output a screen on which a mode selection item is displayed, the first mode and the second mode being displayed on the screen when the mode selection item is selected by a user, and an input portion provided to the output portion and configured to receive a user instruction for selecting an object displayed in the screen.

[0063] In the laundry processing device, the first mode includes a washing mode providing a washing procedure for washing the laundry in the processing procedure and a drying mode providing a drying procedure for drying the laundry in the processing procedure.

[0064] In the laundry processing device, the first mode further includes a washing and drying mode in which the washing procedure and the drying procedure can be continuously performed.

[0065] In the laundry treating apparatus, the input part can be provided at the output part and configured to detect a touch signal of a user on the screen.

[0066] In the laundry treating apparatus, the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus are arranged in a first direction, and the output part extends in a second direction different from the first direction.

[0067] In the laundry treating apparatus, the second treating apparatus performs the drying course of drying laundry, and the second mode includes a drying mode providing the drying course.

[0068] In the laundry treating apparatus, the first treating apparatus is provided as a washing machine providing the washing mode, and the second treating apparatus is provided as a dryer providing the drying mode.

[0069] In the laundry treating apparatus, the first treating apparatus includes a first cabinet forming an appearance, and the first treating apparatus is arranged above the second treating apparatus, a first door is provided at a front panel of the first cabinet, the first door is configured to open and close a first loading port for loading laundry into the first receiving part, and the output part is located between an upper end of the front panel of the first cabinet and the first door.

[0070] In the laundry treating apparatus, power and execution buttons for user operation are provided on any one of the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus.

[0071] In the laundry treating apparatus, the output part and the input part are provided on any one of the first treating apparatus and the second treating apparatus.

[0072] Effect of the Invention

[0073] Embodiments of the present application can provide a laundry treating apparatus capable of efficiently outputting information of a plurality of treating apparatuses at one output part.

[0074] In addition, embodiments of the present application can provide a laundry treating apparatus capable of efficiently selecting a plurality of treating apparatuses even without additional buttons.

[0075] In addition, embodiments of the present application can provide a laundry treating apparatus capable of efficiently treating laundry in any one of a plurality of modes.

[0076] In addition, embodiments of the present application can provide a laundry treating apparatus capable of conveniently selecting any one of a plurality of modes and performing a treating course of laundry even without additional buttons. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0077] Figure 1is a perspective view of a first treatment device of a clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0078] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the inside of the first treatment device of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0079] Figure 3 is a diagram conceptually showing a communication relationship of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0080] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the first treatment device and the second treatment device of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0081] Figure 5 is a front view of the first treatment device and the second treatment device of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0082] Figure 6 is a perspective view of the second treatment device of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0083] Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of the inside of the second treatment device of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0084] Figure 8 is a diagram conceptually showing a control relationship of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0085] Figure 9 is a diagram of a control panel of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0086] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram of an operation process of the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0087] Figure 11 is a diagram showing a start screen in a screen output in the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0088] Figure 12 is a diagram showing a progress selection screen in a screen output in the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0089] Figure 13 is a diagram showing a progress execution screen in a screen output in the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0090] Figure 14 is a diagram showing a mode selection screen in which a mode selection item is selected and output in the clothes treatment apparatus according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0091] Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating a process selection screen of each mode of the first processing device and a process selection screen of the second processing device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0092] Figure 16 is a diagram illustrating a process of outputting a process selection screen of the second processing device during the progress of the process of the first processing device in an embodiment of the present application.

[0093] Figure 17 is a diagram illustrating a process of outputting a process progress screen of the first processing device by a mode selection item in the simultaneous screen in an embodiment of the present application.

[0094] Figure 18 is a diagram illustrating a selected mark of a mode selection screen output from the simultaneous screen in an embodiment of the present application.

[0095] Figure 19 is a diagram illustrating a mode of outputting a pairing notification message requiring connection with the second processing device at the output portion in an embodiment of the present application.

[0096] Figure 20 is a diagram illustrating a mode of outputting a connection failure message of the paired second processing device at the output portion in an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0097] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art to which the present application pertains can easily implement the present application.

[0098] However, the present application can be implemented in various different forms, and is not limited to the embodiments described. Also, in order to clearly illustrate the present application in the drawings, portions unrelated to the description have been omitted, and like reference numerals have been assigned to like parts throughout the specification.

[0099] In the present specification, repeated description of the same constituent elements is omitted.

[0100] Also, in the present specification, when referring to a certain structural element being "connected" or "engaged" to another structural element, it should be understood that although the structural element can be directly connected or engaged to the other structural element, there can be other structural elements therebetween. In contrast, in the present specification, when referring to a certain structural element being "directly connected" or "directly engaged" to another structural element, it should be understood that there are no other structural elements therebetween.

[0101] In addition, the terms used in the present specification are used only to describe particular embodiments, and are not used to limit the present application.

[0102] Also, in the present specification, unless otherwise defined, the singular expression can include the plural expression.

[0103] Also, in the present specification, "include" or "have" and the like should be understood to denote the presence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, structural elements, components or their combinations disclosed in the present specification, and not to preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, structural elements, components or their combinations.

[0104] Also, in the present specification, the term "and / or" includes a combination of the plural recited items or any one of the plural recited items. In the present specification, "A or B" can include "A" or "B" or "A and B all".

[0105] Figure 1 A laundry treating apparatus 1 of one embodiment of the present application is illustrated. The laundry treating apparatus 1 of the present application can be constituted of a single treating apparatus, or can include a first treating apparatus 10 and a second treating apparatus 20 to include a plurality of treating apparatuses.

[0106] The laundry treating apparatus 1 can perform a treating course C0 for treating laundry. In the case where the laundry treating apparatus 1 includes a plurality of treating apparatuses, the plurality of treating apparatuses can respectively perform the treating course C0.

[0107] The treating course C0 can treat laundry in various ways such as washing laundry, drying laundry, or removing wrinkles of laundry. Laundry put into the inside of the treating apparatus can be treated by the treating course C0 and provided to a user.

[0108] The treating course C0 is previously provided with a plurality of different courses and provided to a user so that the user can select. For example, the plurality of treating courses C0 can include at least one of a washing course C11 for washing laundry, a drying course C12 for drying laundry, and a washing and drying course C13 for continuously performing washing and drying of laundry.

[0109] The laundry treating apparatus 1 of one embodiment of the present application can include a control part 70, and a plurality of treating courses C0 can be previously stored in the control part 70 and provided to a user.

[0110] The treating course C0 can include at least one or more strokes. The treating course C0 can include at least one of a water supply stroke, a detergent supply stroke, a washing stroke, a rinsing stroke, a drainage stroke, a dehydration stroke, and a drying stroke and be defined.

[0111] The water supply course can be a course of supplying water to an outer tub into which laundry is put, the detergent supply course can be a course of supplying a detergent to the outer tub, the washing course can be a course of rotating the drum to perform washing of laundry in a state where the detergent is put into the outer tub, the rinsing course can be a course of supplying water to the outer tub and rotating the drum to rinse the laundry in a state where the detergent is not put, the draining course can be a course of draining water of the outer tub to the outside of the outer tub, and the spinning course can be a course of rotating the drum in a state where water is not supplied to the outer tub to separate water present in the laundry from the laundry, and the drying course can be a course of supplying air of a high temperature to the inside of the drum or the outer tub to remove moisture of the laundry.

[0112] The plurality of courses C0 can be previously set to be different from each other in at least one course and stored in the control part 70. A user can select any one of the plurality of courses C0 required to perform the treatment of laundry.

[0113] On the other hand, Figure 1 A first treatment device 10 of an embodiment of the present application is shown. That is, Figure 1 The laundry treatment device 1 shown is configured to include only a single treatment device, that is, the first treatment device 10, as an example of the present application.

[0114] The first treatment device 10 includes a first cabinet 11. The first cabinet 11 can be formed with a space inside and form an appearance of the first treatment device 10.

[0115] The first cabinet 11 can include a front panel, a rear panel, side panels, and a top panel. The plurality of panels can be coupled to each other and form the first cabinet 11. One side of the first cabinet 11 can be formed with a first laundry inlet 18 that communicates the outside and the inside of the cabinet.

[0116] Although the first laundry inlet 18 is shown as being formed in the front panel in an embodiment of the present application, the position of the first laundry inlet 18 is not limited to the front panel. Figure 1 A first treatment device 10 of an embodiment of the present application is shown. That is,

[0117] The first door 19 can be coupled to the first cabinet 11 and disposed to selectively shield the first laundry inlet 18. For example, the first door 19 can be rotatably coupled to the front panel and disposed to shield the first laundry inlet 18 according to a rotational position.

[0118] An embodiment of the present application can include a control panel 100. The control panel 100 can include an input part 120 and an output part. However, the input part 120 and the output part are not necessarily disposed only in the control panel 100.

[0119] The user can acquire the setting information of the course or the progress information of the course from the information output through the output unit, and generate an input signal by operating the input unit 120 and issue various instructions such as changing the setting of the course to the control unit 70. Details of the control panel 100 and the control unit 70 will be described later.

[0120] On the other hand, Figure 2 The inside of the first treatment apparatus 10 is shown. Although Figure 2 The first treatment apparatus 10 in the form of a washing and drying machine is shown, but this is only for convenience of explanation, and the first treatment apparatus 10 is not necessarily limited to a washing and drying machine.

[0121] A first outer tub 12 and a first accommodation portion for accommodating laundry can be provided inside the first treatment apparatus 10 defined by the first cabinet 11. The first outer tub 12 can be provided inside the first treatment apparatus 10 and configured to accommodate water.

[0122] The first outer tub 12 can include a first outer tub opening facing the first laundry introduction port 18. Thereby, the laundry introduced through the first laundry introduction port 18 by the user opening the first door 19 can be accommodated inside the first outer tub 12 through the first laundry introduction port 18 and the first outer tub opening.

[0123] The first accommodation portion can be provided inside the first cabinet 11 and accommodate laundry. The first accommodation portion can be provided in various forms. For example, the first accommodation portion can correspond to a basket form provided to the first door 19, a first drum 13 provided inside the first outer tub 12, etc., and a plurality of first accommodation portions can be provided.

[0124] That is, the first laundry accommodation portion in an embodiment of the present application can include a first drum 13. The first drum 13 can be rotatably provided inside the first outer tub 12. An embodiment of the present application can further include a first driving portion 14, and the first drum 13 can be connected to the first driving portion 14 and receive a rotational force.

[0125] The first drum 13 can accommodate laundry inside. The first drum 13 can include a first drum 13 opening facing the first outer tub opening. Thereby, the laundry introduced through the first laundry introduction port 18 by the user can be accommodated inside the first drum 13 through the first outer tub opening and the first drum 13 opening.

[0126] An embodiment of the present application can include a first water supply portion 15. The first water supply portion 15 can receive water from the outside by being connected to an external water supply source or the like. The first water supply portion 15 can include a water supply hose as a flow path of water and a water supply valve for restricting the flow of water, etc.

[0127] One embodiment of the present utility model can include a first detergent supply part 16. The first detergent supply part 16 can store a detergent, and can be configured to supply the detergent to the inside of the first outer tub 12 when the detergent is required in performing a process C0 for treating laundry.

[0128] Figure 2 The first water supply part 15 is connected to the first detergent supply part 16, and water flowing along the first water supply part 15 is supplied to the inside of the first outer tub 12 together with the detergent via the first detergent supply part 16, but is not limited thereto, and the first water supply part 15 can also be directly connected to the inside of the first outer tub 12.

[0129] One embodiment of the present utility model can include a first drain part 17. The first drain part 17 can be connected to the first outer tub 12 and configured to drain water present in the inside of the first outer tub 12 to the outside of the first cabinet 11. The first drain part 17 can include a drain hose through which water flows and a drain pump that generates a flow force of water, etc.

[0130] In one embodiment of the present utility model, if a washing process C11 for washing laundry is performed, water and a detergent can be supplied to the inside of the first outer tub 12 through the first water supply part 15 and the first detergent supply part 16, and washing of laundry can be performed by the rotation of the first drum 13 using the first driving part 14, and water and a detergent of the first outer tub 12 can be drained to the outside of the first cabinet 11 through the first drain part 17 as required.

[0131] On the other hand, the first treating apparatus 10 in one embodiment of the present utility model can include a heating part 30. The heating part 30 can be configured to receive air inside the first drum 13 and supply the air to the inside of the first drum 13 after dehumidifying and heating the air, or heat air outside the first cabinet 11 and supply the air to the inside of the first drum 13, or heat air present in the inside of the first drum 13.

[0132] The first treating apparatus 10 in one embodiment of the present utility model does not necessarily include the first outer tub 12, and can be configured in a form in which the first outer tub 12 is omitted as required. That is, one embodiment of the present utility model is not necessarily limited to a washing machine, and can be a dryer in a state in which an outer tub is removed, or a washing and drying machine that can separately perform washing and drying.

[0133] On the other hand, in a case in which one embodiment of the present utility model includes only the first treating apparatus 10, that is, in a case in which only one treating apparatus is included, the first treating apparatus 10 can be understood as the laundry treating apparatus 1 itself.

[0134] That is, the first housing 11, the first tub 12, the first drum 13, and the like of the first treating apparatus 10 can be referred to as a housing, a tub, a drum, and the like of the laundry treating apparatus 1 of the present application.

[0135] On the other hand, Figure 3 The information exchange method of the laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present application is schematically shown.

[0136] The first treating apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present application can be configured to be able to communicate with the outside. The first communication unit for communication in the first treating apparatus 10 can be configured to be able to communicate using various methods such as Bluetooth, WIFI, and the like. However, it is not necessarily required to have the first communication unit.

[0137] In the case of having the first communication unit, the first treating apparatus 10 can directly communicate with the terminal 3 of the user or communicate with the communication medium 4 disposed outside the laundry treating apparatus 1, and in the case of communicating with the communication medium 4, the information exchange with the server 2 can be performed through the communication medium 4.

[0138] The terminal 3 of the user can be various apparatuses having a communication function. For example, the terminal 3 can be various apparatuses having a communication function such as a portable phone, a computer, a tablet, and the like.

[0139] The first treating apparatus 10 can exchange information with the terminal 3 through the communication process with the terminal 3 as needed, or exchange information with the server 2 through the communication process with the communication medium 4.

[0140] Further, the terminal 3 exchanges information with the server 2, and the first treating apparatus 10 exchanges information with the server 2 through the communication medium 4, so that the first treating apparatus 10 can indirectly exchange information with the terminal 3.

[0141] On the other hand, Figure 3 The laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present application including the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 is shown. The first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 can be connected in a wired manner to constitute information exchange, or can be connected in a wireless manner to constitute information exchange as shown. Figure 3

[0142] For example, the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 can be connected in a direct wireless communication method such as a Bluetooth method to constitute information exchange, can perform communication with each other through the communication medium 4, or can constitute indirect connection for information exchange with the server 2 using the communication medium 4. The configuration relationship of the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 can be various.

[0143] On the other hand,​Figure 4 The laundry treating apparatus 1 is shown in a stacked form of the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20. Referring to Figure 4 An embodiment of the present application can include the first treating apparatus 10 disposed above the second treating apparatus 20.

[0144] The first treating apparatus 10 can include the first cabinet 11, the first outer tub 12, the first drum 13 corresponding to the first receiving portion, etc. The second treating apparatus 20 can be separated from the first treating apparatus 10 and include the second cabinet 21, the second outer tub 22, the second drum 23 corresponding to the second receiving portion, etc.

[0145] The first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 can independently perform a treating course C0 for treating laundry, or be linked and perform the treating course C0 for treating laundry, respectively. For example, the first treating apparatus 10 can perform a first course C1 of a plurality of treating courses C0 for treating laundry, and the second treating apparatus 20 can perform a second course C2 of the plurality of treating courses C0.

[0146] In the present application, for convenience of explanation, the treating course C0 performed in the first treating apparatus 10 can be referred to as the first course C1, and the treating course C0 performed in the second treating apparatus 20 can be referred to as the second course C2. The first course C1 and the second course C2 can be any one of a washing course, a drying course, and a washing and drying course, respectively.

[0147] For example, the first treating apparatus 10 can be a washing machine capable of performing the washing course C11, and the second treating apparatus 20 can be a dryer capable of performing the drying course. Or, the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 can be a washing machine capable of performing the washing course or a dryer capable of performing the drying course, respectively.

[0148] Alternatively, at least one of the first treating apparatus 10 and the second treating apparatus 20 can be a washing and drying machine capable of performing the washing course, the drying course, and the washing and drying course. For example, Figure 4 The first treating apparatus 10 shown can be a washing and drying machine, and the second treating apparatus 20 can be a washing machine.

[0149] In the case where the first treating apparatus 10 or the second treating apparatus 20 is provided to be capable of performing the drying course, the above-described heater can be included, and in the case where it is provided to be capable of performing the washing course, the above-described detergent supply portion and the water supply portion, etc. can be included.

[0150] On the other hand, referring to Figure 4The control panel 100 in an embodiment of the present utility model can be arranged in each of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, and can also be arranged in any one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0151] That is, any one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 in an embodiment of the present utility model can include the control panel 100, and the other one can not be provided with the control panel 100. In an embodiment of the present utility model, the first processing device 10 can include the control panel 100, and the second processing device 20 can not include the control panel 100.

[0152] On the other hand, Figure 5 The appearance of the laundry processing device 1 is shown from the front view. Figure 4 In an embodiment of the present utility model, the first processing device 10 can include the first cabinet 11, and the second processing device 20 can include the second cabinet 21. However, according to the need, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be arranged in an integrated cabinet.

[0153] The first processing device 10 can be arranged above the second processing device 20. The first processing device 10 can include the control panel 100, and the second processing device 20 can not include an additional control panel 100.

[0154] The first processing device 10 can include the first laundry input port 18 for inputting laundry, and the second processing device 20 can include the second laundry input port 28 for inputting laundry. However, the first laundry input port 18 and the second laundry input port 28 do not necessarily have to be in the form of being exposed to the outside.

[0155] For example, in the laundry processing device 1 shown in Figure 5 The front of the first processing device 10 can be provided with the first laundry input port 18, and although not shown, the top of the second processing device 20 can be provided with the second laundry input port 28. Details of the second processing device 20 will be described later.

[0156] The first laundry input port 18 and the first door 19 of the first processing device 10 can be located on the front and face the user. The control panel 100 can be arranged at a position closer to the top than the first door 19.

[0157] On the other hand, the volume of the first processing device 10 in an embodiment of the present utility model can be larger than that of the second processing device 20. That is, the amount of washable laundry of the first processing device 10 can be more than that of the second processing device 20.

[0158] Accordingly, the first treatment apparatus 10 can have a higher height than the second treatment apparatus 20. The first drum 13 can have a larger volume than the second drum 23. A user can select and use either one of the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 or simultaneously use the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 according to the amount of laundry to be treated.

[0159] On the other hand, Figure 6 FIG. 2 is a view illustrating the second treatment apparatus 20 disposed below the first treatment apparatus 10 in an embodiment of the present application.

[0160] In the case where the second treatment apparatus 20 is disposed below the first treatment apparatus 10, i.e., in the case where the second treatment apparatus 20 is provided to support the load of the first treatment apparatus 10, the second treatment apparatus 20 can be provided in the same front entry type as the first treatment apparatus 10 or can be a top entry type including a device drawer 40 drawn forward from the second cabinet 21.

[0161] Figure 6 FIG. 2 is a view illustrating the second treatment apparatus 20 disposed below the first treatment apparatus 10 in an embodiment of the present application.

[0162] The second accommodation portion can be provided inside the second cabinet 21 and accommodate laundry. The second accommodation portion can be provided in various forms. For example, the second accommodation portion can be in the form of a basket provided to the second door 29, correspond to the second drum 23 provided inside the second outer tub 22, etc., and a plurality of second accommodation portions can be provided.

[0163] That is, the second accommodation portion in an embodiment of the present application can include the second drum 23. A space to accommodate the device drawer 40 can be formed inside the second cabinet 21, and the second outer tub 22 and the second drum 23 can be provided inside the device drawer 40. A second laundry introduction port 28 for introducing laundry can be provided to the top surface of the device drawer 40.

[0164] On the other hand, Figure 7 FIG. 3 is a view illustrating the inside of the second treatment apparatus 20. Figure 6 FIG. 3 is a view illustrating the inside of the second treatment apparatus 20. Figure 7 The second treatment apparatus 20 in the form of a washable washing machine is illustrated, but this is merely for convenience of explanation, and the second treatment apparatus 20 is not necessarily limited to a washing machine.

[0165] For example, the second treating apparatus 20 can be configured in a dryer form omitting the second tub 22 and the like, or in a washer-dryer form further including a heater. However, for convenience of explanation, unless otherwise mentioned, the second treating apparatus 20 will be described below centering on the structure shown in the drawings. Figure 7 The second treating apparatus 20 can include a second cabinet 21 and an apparatus drawer 40. The second cabinet 21 can be disposed below the first cabinet 11 and support a load of the first cabinet 11. In addition, the apparatus drawer 40 can be accommodated inside the second cabinet 21 by moving rearward, or drawn out of the second cabinet 21 by moving forward.

[0166] The second treating apparatus 20 can include a second cabinet 21 and an apparatus drawer 40. The second cabinet 21 can be disposed below the first cabinet 11 and support a load of the first cabinet 11. In addition, the apparatus drawer 40 can be accommodated inside the second cabinet 21 by moving rearward, or drawn out of the second cabinet 21 by moving forward.

[0167] An opening for movement of the apparatus drawer 40 can be formed in a front surface of the second cabinet 21. The second cabinet 21 can be a drawer-shaped treating apparatus having a length in a height direction smaller than a length in a width direction.

[0168] A grip portion for a user to be able to grip can be provided in a front surface of the apparatus drawer 40. The user can grip the grip portion provided in the front surface of the apparatus drawer 40 accommodated inside the second cabinet 21 and draw out the apparatus drawer 40.

[0169] A second drum 23 of the second tub 22 can be provided to the apparatus drawer 40. At least a portion of the second tub 22 and the second drum 23 can be drawn out of the second cabinet 21 together with the apparatus drawer 40. The second tub 22 can be configured to accommodate water therein, and the second drum 23 can be rotatably provided inside the second tub 22 and configured to accommodate laundry being fed through a second laundry feed port 28.

[0170] The first treating apparatus 10 in an embodiment of the present disclosure can be of a front-loading type, and the second treating apparatus 20 can be of a top-loading type. The first laundry feed port 18 of the first treating apparatus 10 can be located in a front surface of the first cabinet 11, and the second laundry feed port 28 of the second treating apparatus 20 can be located in a top surface of the apparatus drawer 40.

[0171] A second door 29 for opening and closing the second laundry feed port 28 can be provided in the top surface of the apparatus drawer 40. However, it is not necessarily limited thereto, and the second laundry feed port 28 of the second treating apparatus 20 can also be located in a front surface of the second cabinet 21.

[0172] The second treating apparatus 20 can include a second driving portion 24. The second driving portion 24 can be fixed to the second tub 22 or the second cabinet 21 or the apparatus drawer 40. The second driving portion 24 can be connected to the second drum 23 and rotate the second drum 23.

[0173] The second treatment apparatus 20 can include a second water supply part 25. The second water supply part 25 can be connected with the outside of the second tub 21 and receive water. The second water supply part 25 can be connected with the first treatment apparatus 10 or an external water supply source, etc. and receive water.

[0174] The second treatment apparatus 20 can include a second laundry detergent supply part 26. The second laundry detergent supply part 26 can be located in a treatment course C0 performed in the second treatment apparatus 20, and be provided to supply a laundry detergent to the inside of the second outer tub 22.

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

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

[0177] The second treatment apparatus 20 can include a second water discharge part 27, which can be provided to discharge water inside the second outer tub 22 to the outside of the second tub 21.

[0178] On the other hand, Figure 8 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing a connection relationship between the control part 70 and the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20 in an embodiment of the present application.

[0179] The control part 70 in an embodiment of the present application can be provided singly or a plurality of control parts 70 can be provided. For example, the control part 70 can be provided only in any one of the first treatment apparatus 10 and the second treatment apparatus 20, or can be defined to include a first control part 70 provided in the first treatment apparatus 10 and a second control part 70 provided in the second treatment apparatus 20.

[0180] The control part 70 can be provided singly or a plurality of control parts 70 can be provided in any one of the treatment apparatuses as needed. For example, a plurality of control parts 70 can be provided and be provided to control power consumption devices different from each other.

[0181] For example, the control part 70 can be composed of a plurality of drive control parts 70 for controlling drive parts, water supply control parts 70 for controlling water supply parts, water discharge control parts 70 for controlling water discharge parts, panel control parts 70 for controlling control panels 100, etc.

[0182] In addition, the control part 70 can be defined to be composed of a plurality of control parts distinguished from each other in terms of control of a treatment.

[0183] For example, the control section 70 can include at least one of a storage section that stores information, a processing section that processes information, and a communication section that performs communication in a wired or wireless manner.

[0184] That is, the control section 70 in the present application can be called as a single object, but according to necessity, it can be understood as a collective term of a plurality of control sections 70, either from the structural aspect or from the aspect of the control function.

[0185] The control section 70 can control the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. The control section 70 can be provided to either one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, or can be provided separately.

[0186] The control section 70 can be directly or indirectly connected to the first roller 13 of the first processing device 10 and the second roller 23 of the second processing device 20, and can perform the first process C1 by rotating the first roller 13 or perform the second process C2 by rotating the second roller 23.

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

[0188] On the other hand, Figure 9 The control panel 100 of one embodiment of the present application is illustrated. The laundry processing device 1 of one embodiment of the present application can include an input section 120 and an output section as described above. The input section 120 and the output section can be provided to the control panel 100, but are not limited thereto.

[0189] The output section can output various information such as auditory information and visual information to provide to the user. For example, the output section can include a speaker that outputs a sound for providing information, and can include a screen output device that outputs a screen D1 for providing information to the user.

[0190] Hereinafter, for convenience of description, the output section 110 is described on the basis of a case where the output section 110 includes a display and is provided to output the screen D1. Of course, the speaker and the like described above can be included.

[0191] The output section 110 in one embodiment of the present application can output various screens D1. The control section 70 can store various screens D1 to be output from the output section 110 in advance. The control section 70 can control the output section 110 to change the screen D1 output from the output section 110.

[0192] In an embodiment of the present application, the screen D1 outputted from the output unit 110 can include a first device screen related to the first processing device 10 and a second device screen related to the second processing device 20. In addition, the screen D1 can include a simultaneous screen D40 which displays information related to the first processing device 10 together with information related to the second processing device 20.

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

[0194] On the other hand, the plurality of screens D1 distinguished according to the displayed information can be re-divided according to the processing devices. For example, the process selection screen D20 can be divided into a first process selection screen D20 which displays a first process C1 of the first processing device 10 and a second process selection screen D20 which displays a second process C2 of the second processing device 20.

[0195] The process progress screen D30 can include a first process progress screen D30 which displays progress information of the first process C1 and a second process progress screen D30 which displays progress information of the second process C2.

[0196] The control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output a first device screen related to the first processing device 10 or a second device screen related to the second processing device 20 or a simultaneous screen D40 which displays information of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 together.

[0197] In addition, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output any one of a plurality of screens D1, such as a start screen D10, a process selection screen D20, a process progress screen D30, etc., according to the power state of the plurality of processing devices or the progress state of each process C0.

[0198] The input unit 120 can be configured to receive user instructions. For example, the input unit 120 can generate an input signal according to the user's operation, which can be transmitted to the control unit 70 and converted into various user instructions.

[0199] In an embodiment of the present application, various items can be displayed on the screen D1 of the output section 110. The various items can be displayed so as to be selectable on the screen, and the input section 120 can receive a user instruction for selecting any one of the items displayed on the screen D1.

[0200] For example, the input section 120 can be provided to the output section 110 and configured to detect a user's touch signal with respect to the screen D1. That is, the input section 120 can correspond to a touch film provided to a display that outputs the screen D1 from the output section 110.

[0201] The input section 120 and the output section 110 in an embodiment of the present application can be provided to either one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, respectively. Alternatively, the input section 120 and the output section 110 can be provided to either one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 together.

[0202] On the other hand, an embodiment of the present application can have a power button 130 and an execution button 140. The plurality of buttons can be provided in various types such as a mechanical type or a touch type.

[0203] The power button 130 can be provided to turn on or off the power of the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20. The execution button 140 can be provided to command the execution or the stop of the first process C1 of the first processing device 10 and / or the second process C2 of the second processing device 20 by a user.

[0204] The power button 130 and the execution button 140 can be provided to the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, respectively, but the power button 130 and the execution button 140 in an embodiment of the present application can be provided to either one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0205] For example, in the case where the power button 130 and the execution button 140 are provided to the first processing device 10, the second processing device 20 can not have the power button 130 and the execution button 140. Alternatively, the power button 130 and the execution button 140 of the first processing device 10 can be provided one by one.

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

[0207] In addition, an execution button 140 can be used to change the execution / stop of the second process C2 in accordance with the execution / stop of the first process C1. The execution button 140 can change the execution / stop of the process of the object selected by the user in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0208] On the other hand, the laundry processing device 1 of an embodiment of the present application can not have a device conversion button for converting between a first device screen related to the first processing device 10 and a second device screen related to the second processing device 20 in the output unit 110.

[0209] As described below, in the laundry processing device 1 of an embodiment of the present application, the user can select either the first processing device 10 related mode or the second processing device 20 related mode displayed in the output unit 110 to determine the processing device displayed on the screen D1.

[0210] On the other hand, the output unit 110 and / or the input unit 120 can be provided on the front panel of the first cabinet 11 or the second cabinet 21. The first laundry inlet 18 or the second laundry inlet 28 described above can be provided on the front panel, and the first door 19 or the second door 29 can be provided.

[0211] As an example, in the case where the first processing device 10 is provided with the output unit 110 and / or the input unit 120, the output unit 110 and / or the input unit 120 can be disposed above the first door 19 in the front panel. The control panel 100 can have a form extending in the width direction of the first cabinet 11, but the extension length of the control panel 100 can be smaller than the width of the first cabinet 11.

[0212] However, the position of the output unit 110 and / or the input unit 120 is not necessarily limited to this, and for example, the output unit 110 and / or the input unit 120 can be provided on the first door 19 instead of being provided on the front panel.

[0213] In the case where the control panel 100 is provided on the first door 19, the substrate, the external panel, the input unit 120, the output unit 110, and the like constituting the control panel 100 can be provided on the first door 19.

[0214] In the case where the second processing device 20 is provided with the output unit 110 and / or the input unit 120, the output unit 110 and / or the input unit 120 can also be provided on the front panel of the second cabinet 21 or the second door 29.

[0215] On the other hand, the power button 130, the execution button 140, and the output unit 110 can be provided to the control panel 100. For example, both sides of the output unit 110 including a display and outputting a screen can be respectively configured with the power button 130 and the execution button 140.

[0216] The power button 130 can be configured on one side of the output unit 110, and the execution button 140 can be configured on the other side of the output unit 110. In the case of separately defining the power button 130 and the execution button 140, the input unit 120 can correspond to a touch film provided to the display of the output unit 110.

[0217] The power button 130, the execution button 140, and the output unit 110 can be located inside the control panel 100 with the periphery of the control panel 110 as a reference, and the colors of the power button 130 and the execution button 140 can be the same as or similar to the color of the control panel 100.

[0218] On the other hand, Figure 10 A running process of a laundry treating apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present application and a screen D1 of an output unit 110 according to the same are conceptually illustrated.

[0219] First, the laundry treating apparatus 1 can determine normal states of various configurations and the like by using the control unit 70 when power is applied through the power button 130, and perform a start process P1 configured for preparation of execution of a progress, and the output unit 110 can output a start screen D10 for informing the start process P1 to a user.

[0220] After the start process P1 is completed, the control unit 70 can perform a progress selection process P2. The control unit 70 can have a plurality of progress processes C0 for treating laundry stored in advance, and in the progress selection process P2, a user can select any one of the plurality of progress processes C0.

[0221] In addition, in the progress selection process P2, the user can adjust various options for the progress. The output unit 110 can output an option display screen for providing option information in the progress selection process P2. In addition, the output unit 110 can output an option setting screen for changing a set value of any one of the options of the progress that is a current execution object in the progress selection process P2.

[0222] If the execution button 140 is operated in a state in which any one of the progress processes C0 in the progress selection process P2 is an execution object, the control unit 70 can perform a progress execution process P3 for executing the progress process C0.

[0223] The control section 70 in the progress P3 can execute the processing progress CO of the option or the like decided by the progress selection process P2, and the output section 110 can output a progress progress screen D30 that displays the progress status of the corresponding processing progress CO.

[0224] On the other hand, Figure 11 A start screen D10 output from the output section 110 of an embodiment of the present application is shown. The start screen D10 can include an image that notifies the user of the power application or information for performing the entire processing progress CO.

[0225] Figure 11 The screen D1 shown corresponds to a welcome screen that notifies the user of the power application of the clothes processing device 1 in the start screen D10. The welcome screen can be the screen D1 that is initially output from the output section 110 upon the power application of the clothes processing device 1. Various phrases and images that form a sense of intimacy with the user or that notify the power application can be included in the welcome screen.

[0226] Figure 12 An example of a progress selection screen D20 is shown. The progress selection screen D20 can display the names or the like of the processing progress CO that is the execution target among the plurality of processing progress CO.

[0227] Specifically, at least a part of the plurality of processing progress CO can be displayed at the progress selection screen D20. The progress selection screen D20 can be displayed so that the progress item D103 corresponding to each of the plurality of processing progress CO can be selected by the user.

[0228] The user can cause any one of the plurality of processing progress CO displayed at the progress selection screen D20 to be in the execution target state by the user instruction through the input section 120 described above.

[0229] The plurality of progress items D103 can be arranged in one direction at the progress selection screen D20. For example, the plurality of progress items D103 can be arranged in the width direction or the height direction or the diagonal direction of the cabinet 11.

[0230] The progress item D103 other than the execution target can be arranged at the execution target side and / or the other side. The execution target among the plurality of progress items D103 can be displayed to have a larger size than the other execution targets.

[0231] For example, as Figure 12As shown, the process selection screen D20 can display a plurality of processing processes C0 respectively, any one of which can have a larger size than the others and be arranged in the center, thereby being displayed as an execution object. The user can change the processing process C0 as the execution object by operating the input unit 120, for example, in a manner of inputting a touch signal of the output unit 110 or the like.

[0232] On the other hand, as described above, the process selection screen D20 can display a process item D103 displaying a processing process C0 respectively, the process item D103 having a frame, thereby being set to allow the user to visually recognize the process item D103.

[0233] In addition, the process item D103 can also include a color or an image different from other parts other than the process item D103 in the screen D1.

[0234] The process item D103 can include a process name D104 displaying a name of the corresponding processing process C0, and can include an estimated required time D105 displaying an estimated required time when the corresponding processing process C0 is executed.

[0235] On the other hand, if a user instruction or an input signal or a touch signal selecting the process item D103 is transmitted to the control unit 70 through the input unit 120, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output an option display screen displaying option information of the corresponding processing process C0.

[0236] The user can select the process item D103 and output the option display screen, and can select any one of a plurality of options displayed on the option display screen and change a set value for the corresponding option.

[0237] In the output unit 110, a mode selection item D51 for displaying a plurality of modes selectable in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 on the screen D1 can be displayed as selectable.

[0238] On the other hand, the process selection screen D20 can display a mode selection item D51 for outputting a plurality of modes selectable in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 on the screen.

[0239] Specifically, the first processing device 10 and / or the second processing device 20 in an embodiment of the present application can operate in at least one or more modes.

[0240] For example, the first processing device 10 can operate in any one of a washing mode Ml 1 for executing a washing course Cll, a drying mode M12 for executing a drying course C12, and a washing-drying mode M13 for executing a washing-drying course C13. The second processing device 20 can also operate in at least one of more than one mode.

[0241] In a case where the second processing device 20 operates in a single mode, the mode selection item D51 can be displayed to display the plurality of operating modes of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 on the screen.

[0242] The course selection screen D20 can display a plurality of processing courses C0 according to modes in a current operation among a plurality of modes including the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20. Figure 12 A course selection screen D20 according to a washing-drying course C13 of a washing-drying mode M13 of the first processing device 10 is shown as an example.

[0243] The mode selection item D51 can be displayed to include a name of a mode in a current operation, and if the mode selection item D51 is selected, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output a mode selection screen D50 in which a plurality of modes are displayed as selectable modes. The plurality of modes will be described later.

[0244] On the other hand, in view of the limited size of the screen Dl, a part of the plurality of processing courses C0 set in the control unit 70 can be displayed on the course selection screen D20. Figure 12 A course selection screen D20 in which a part of the washing-drying course C13 according to the washing-drying mode M13 is displayed is shown.

[0245] The user can change the processing courses C0 displayed on the course selection screen D20 by sliding an input signal of the screen Dl or the like.

[0246] However, in a case where the number of processing courses C0 stored in the control unit 70 is large in the corresponding mode, it can be inconvenient for the user to confirm the plurality of processing courses C0 as a whole by sliding or the like.

[0247] Thus, the course inquiry item D101 for outputting a number of processing courses C0 more than a number of processing courses C0 displayed at a time on the course selection screen D20 can be displayed on the output unit 110.

[0248] If the process inquiry item D101 is selected by the user, the output section 110 can display a plurality of processing processes C0 that can be provided to the user in a number greater than the process selection screen D20 on the screen according to the current mode.

[0249] For example, if the process inquiry item D101 is selected, the output section 110 can display a plurality of processing processes C0 that can be currently provided. In a case where the number of the processing processes C0 is too large, the plurality of processing processes C0 can also be displayed on the screen in a plurality of page forms.

[0250] On the other hand, the setting item D102 can be displayed in the process selection screen D20. If the setting item D102 is selected by the user, a setting screen for setting the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 can be output on the screen.

[0251] An indicator D110 can be displayed in the process selection screen D20. The indicator D110 can be displayed as a pattern or the like corresponding to information for notifying the user as a display showing the state of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20.

[0252] The indicator D110 displayed on the screen can be displayed as a plurality of indicators representing different information from each other. For example, the plurality of indicators D110 can display various device information such as communication state information, reservation state information, and the like.

[0253] On the other hand, Figure 13 A process progress screen D30 of one embodiment of the present application is shown. In a state where any one of the processing processes C0 in the process selection screen D20 is displayed as an execution object, when the execution button 140 is operated or the execution button 140 in the option display screen for any one of the processing processes C0 is operated, the control section 70 can execute the corresponding processing process C0, and the output section 110 can output a process progress screen D30 displaying progress information of the corresponding processing process C0.

[0254] The process progress screen D30 can include the mode selection item D51, the setting item D102, and the indicator D110 described above. In addition, the process progress screen D30 can display the process item D103 described above, and the process item D103 can include a process name D104 displaying the name of the processing process C0 currently in progress, a remaining time D106 displaying the time until the end of the processing process C0 currently in execution, a travel explanation D107 for explaining the travel in the processing process C0 currently in execution, and a time display section D108 displaying the degree of execution so far in the processing process C0 as a whole.

[0255] The time display part D108 can display the processed course and the remaining course or the required time and the remaining time executed until now in a certain line corresponding to the whole process course C0, so that the user can easily confirm the remaining course or the remaining time.

[0256] On the other hand, Figure 14 The screen D1 of the output part 110 of an embodiment of the present application is shown to be converted from the process selection screen D20 to the mode selection screen D50. Figure 14 (a) of FIG. 1 shows a first process selection screen D20 on which a washing and drying process C13 of the first treatment device 10 selected in a washing and drying mode M13 is displayed, Figure 14 (b) of FIG. 1 shows a mode selection screen D50 output in the first process selection screen D20 by selecting a mode selection item D51.

[0257] As described above, an embodiment of the present application can include a first treatment device 10 and a second treatment device 20. The first treatment device 10 can include a first drum 13 to accommodate laundry, and the second treatment device 20 can include a second drum 23 to accommodate laundry.

[0258] The first treatment device 10 and the second treatment device 20 can perform a process of laundry according to the control of the control part 70, respectively. For example, the control part 70 can control the first driving part 14 to rotate the first drum 13 and perform a first process C1 of a plurality of process courses C0, and can control the second driving part 24 to rotate the second drum 23 and perform a second process C2 of the plurality of process courses C0.

[0259] The output part 110 can be provided to the first treatment device 10 or the second treatment device 20 and output the screen D1. However, the output part 110 can be separately provided outside the first treatment device 10 and the second treatment device 20 or provided to other treatment devices.

[0260] The input part 120 can be provided to the first treatment device 10 or the second treatment device 20 and can receive a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen D1. The input part 120 can be separately provided outside the first treatment device 10 and the second treatment device 20 or provided to other treatment devices.

[0261] As described above, the input part 120 can be provided to the output part 110 and configured to sense a touch signal of a user with respect to the screen D1, in which case a user command corresponding to the touch signal can be transmitted to the control part 70.

[0262] The screen D1 outputted by the output unit 110 can include the above-mentioned process selection screen D20. The process selection screen D20, as one of the plurality of screens D1, can display the plurality of treatment processes C0 for processing clothes.

[0263] On the other hand, the first treatment device 10 can operate in any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 in which the treatment processes C0 different from each other are displayed in the process selection screen D20. For example, the plurality of operation modes M1 can include a first mode, a second mode, and the like.

[0264] The control unit 70 can provide the user with the treatment processes C0 different from each other in the first mode and the second mode. That is, the treatment processes C0 different from each other in the first mode and the second mode can be displayed in the process selection screen D20 to be selectable by the user.

[0265] Specifically, the first treatment device 10 can execute the plurality of first processes C1 corresponding to a part of the plurality of treatment processes C0, can execute one or more first-1 processes corresponding to a part of the plurality of first processes C1 in the first mode, and can execute one or more first-2 processes corresponding to a part of the plurality of first processes C1 in the second mode.

[0266] The user can select the operation mode M1 of the first treatment device 10 according to necessity to execute the desired treatment process C0. For example, the first mode can correspond to a washing mode M11 of the first treatment device 10, in which the first treatment device 10 can execute a washing process C11 of clothes by control of the control unit 70. In the washing mode M11, the plurality of washing processes C11 can be displayed in the process selection screen D20.

[0267] The second mode can correspond to a drying mode M12 of the first treatment device 10, in which the first treatment device 10 can execute a drying process C12 of clothes by control of the control unit 70. In the drying process C12, the plurality of drying processes C12 can be displayed in the process selection screen D20.

[0268] In an embodiment of the present application, the first treatment device 10 operates in any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 and provides the user with various treatment processes C0. That is, the user can select a desired operation mode M1 for the first treatment device 10 to execute a desired treatment process C0.

[0269] On the other hand, at least any one of the first treatment device 10 and the second treatment device 20 in an embodiment of the present application can operate in any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 provided by the treatment processes C0 different from each other.

[0270] The output unit can output a selection screen in which any one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is selected, and any one of a plurality of the operation modes M1 is selected. The selection screen can be the mode selection screen D50 described above.

[0271] That is, in the selection screen of the embodiment of the present application, not only the object for outputting information by the output unit 110 and receiving an instruction from a user can be selected among the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, but also the operation mode M1 for the object can be selected.

[0272] On the other hand, Figure 14 (b) of FIG. 10 shows that the second processing device 20 operates in a single operation mode and the mode selection screen D50 only displays a pattern indicating one operation mode of the second processing device 20.

[0273] However, in the embodiment of the present application, the second processing device 20 can also operate in a plurality of operation modes like the first processing device 10, and hereinafter, for convenience of description, the second processing device 20 operating in a single operation mode as shown in (b) of FIG. 10 is described as an example. Figure 14

[0274] In the embodiment of the present application, the mode selection item D51 can be displayed on the progress selection screen D20. If the mode selection item D51 is selected, a plurality of the operation modes M1 of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed on the screen as being able to be selected.

[0275] The mode selection item D51 can be displayed on the progress selection screen D20 as being able to be selected by a user. For example, the user can select the mode selection item D51 through the input unit 120, and if the mode selection item D51 is selected, a plurality of the operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed on the screen D1 of the output unit 110 as being able to be selected, respectively.

[0276] Among the second processing devices 20 displayed on the screen as being able to operate by receiving an instruction from a user, the item indicating the second processing device 20 is selected, however, for convenience of description, the second processing device 20 is referred to as the second processing device 20 displayed on the screen.

[0277] The user can cause the output unit 110 to output the progress selection screen D20 or the like corresponding to the selected item by selecting any one of a plurality of the operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 displayed as being able to be selected due to the selection of the mode selection item D51.

[0278] ​Thus, in an embodiment of the present application, the user can not only use the first processing device 10 in a plurality of operation modes M1 through one output unit 110, but also can select either of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, thereby greatly improving the convenience of use.

[0279] In the progress selection screen D20, the mode selection item D51 can be displayed to include the name of any one of the operation mode M1 and the currently selected second processing device 20. Figure 14 (a) of FIG. 10 shows the progress selection screen D20 of the first processing device 10 which is operating in the washing and drying mode M13, and the mode selection item D51 is output to include the phrase "washing and drying" to indicate the name of the washing and drying mode M13.

[0280] However, the mode selection item D51 does not necessarily have to represent the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 in words, but can represent them in shapes or icon forms corresponding to the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20, respectively. That is, the mode selection item D51 can be displayed to include a shape representing any one of the operation mode M1 and the currently selected second processing device 20.

[0281] In an embodiment of the present application, the plurality of operation modes M1 of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are provided to the user in a selectable manner through the screen D1, and the information that is the current control object and is also the object output to the output unit 110 is provided through the mode selection item D51, thereby enabling the user to easily grasp what the current control object is.

[0282] On the other hand, the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed on the screen in various manners. For example, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to additionally display the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 on the progress selection screen D20.

[0283] In addition, if the mode selection item D51 is selected, the output unit 110 can output the mode selection screen D50, which outputs the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20, differently from the previous screen. Figure 14 (b) of FIG. 10 shows the mode selection screen D50 which is output by switching from the progress selection screen D20.

[0284] Referring to Figure 14(b), the first processing device 10 in one embodiment of the present application can be operated in any one of a plurality of operation modes M1 that provide different processing procedures C0 to the user, and the output unit 110 can output a mode selection screen D50 that selectively displays the plurality of operation modes M1 and any one of the second processing devices 20.

[0285] In one embodiment of the present application, the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing devices 20 output in the mode selection screen D50 can be aligned in a direction. The plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing devices 20 can be displayed in a catalog or an icon, and the alignment direction can be parallel to the arrangement direction of the first processing device 10 and the second processing devices 20.

[0286] For example, the first processing device 10 and the second processing devices 20 can be arranged in an up-down direction substantially perpendicular to the ground. The first processing device 10 can be arranged on the second processing devices 20. The first processing device 10 can be mounted on the second processing devices 20.

[0287] Correspondingly, in the mode selection screen D50, the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing devices 20 can be displayed in alignment in the up-down direction. In addition, the plurality of operation modes M1 executable in the first processing device 10 can be displayed above the second processing devices 20.

[0288] On the other hand, in the mode selection screen D50, the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing devices 20 can be displayed separately from each other. For example, the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing devices 20 can be arranged separately from each other in a manner that a blank area is formed in the middle, thereby being distinguished from each other. A separation mark D90 for separating the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing devices 20 can be provided therebetween.

[0289] The separation mark D90 can have various shapes. For example, the separation mark D90 can have an elongated shape arranged between the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing devices 20. The separation mark D90 can have an elongated shape extending in the width direction of the first processing device 10 or the second processing devices 20.

[0290] When the mode selection item D51 is selected, the output unit 110 can output the mode selection screen D50. As described below, the mode selection item D51 can also be displayed on other screens other than the procedure selection screen D20, and when the selection of the mode selection item D51 is input by the user, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output the mode selection screen D50.

[0291] On the other hand, the mode selection screen D50 can be output separately from the previous screen, or can be output in a manner of being overlaid on the previous screen as shown in (b) of Figure 14 The mode selection screen D50 can be overlaid and output on the progress selection screen D20, and the progress selection screen D20 can have a transparency for the user to recognize.

[0292] Therefore, in the background of the mode selection screen D50, the previous screen, for example, the progress selection screen D20 is displayed in a blurred manner. The transparency of the mode selection screen D50 can be various. In an embodiment of the present application, the user can easily grasp what the previous screen is through the mode selection screen D50 having a transparency.

[0293] On the other hand, as described above, the plurality of operation modes M1 can include a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, etc., the first mode can be a washing mode M11, the second mode can be a drying mode M12, and the third mode can be a washing and drying mode M13.

[0294] The first treatment device 10 can execute a washing progress C11 for washing laundry in the washing mode M11, can execute a drying progress C12 for drying laundry in the drying mode M12, and can execute a washing and drying progress C13 for continuously executing washing and drying of laundry in the washing and drying mode M13 through the control unit 70.

[0295] In an embodiment of the present application, in the case where the first treatment device 10 can operate in the washing mode M11, in order to execute the washing progress C11, the first drum 13 can be rotatably provided inside the first treatment device 10, and the first treatment device 10 can include a first outer tub 12 containing water, a first detergent supply part 16 connected to the outer tub and supplying a detergent to the outer tub, etc.

[0296] In the case where the first treatment device 10 can operate in the drying mode M12, the first treatment device 10 can include a heating part 30 for providing heated air to the inside of the first drum 13. Such a constitutive inclusion relationship can also be equally applied to the second treatment device 20.

[0297] In the mode selection screen D50, a screen end item D53 can be displayed for the user to select. If the screen end item D53 is selected, the output unit 110 can re-output the screen output before the mode selection screen D50 is output.

[0298] The screen end item D53 can be arranged at the lower part of the mode selection screen D50, i.e. below the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20. The screen end item D53 can be aligned in one direction with the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20. However, the position of the screen end item D53 is not limited to the above position, and the screen end item D53 can also be located at the corner part of the mode selection screen D50.

[0299] On the other hand, Figure 15 The respective progress selection screens D20 according to the selection of the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 displayed through the mode selection item D51 are shown.

[0300] Figure 15 (a) is the progress selection screen D20 output at the output part 110 when the washing mode M11 is selected, Figure 15 (b) is the progress selection screen D20 output when the drying mode M12 is selected, Figure 15 (c) is the progress selection screen D20 output when the washing and drying mode M13 is selected, Figure 15 (d) is the progress selection screen D20 output when the second processing device 20 is selected.

[0301] In an embodiment of the present application, the first processing device 10 can operate in any one of the washing mode M11, the drying mode M12 and the washing and drying mode M13.

[0302] The progress selection screen D20 output in the washing mode M11 can display a plurality of washing progress C11, the progress selection screen D20 output in the drying mode M12 can display a plurality of drying progress C12, the progress selection screen D20 output in the washing and drying mode M13 can display a plurality of washing and drying progress C13, and the progress selection screen D20 output according to the selection of the second processing device 20 can display a plurality of processing progress C0 executable in the second processing device 20.

[0303] The washing progress C11, the drying progress C12 and the washing and drying progress C13 can correspond to the first progress C1, and the first progress C1 and the second progress C2 can be distinguished according to the object device executed.

[0304] The washing courses C11, the drying courses C12, and the washing and drying courses C13 can include different sequences even if they have the same name. For example, a standard course among the plurality of washing courses C11 can include a water supply sequence, a detergent supply sequence, a dehydration sequence, and the like, a standard course among the plurality of drying courses C12 can exclude the water supply sequence and include a drying sequence, and a standard course among the plurality of washing and drying courses C13 can include the water supply sequence and the drying sequence, and the like.

[0305] That is, the control portion 70 can control the output portion 110 and provide the user with a course selection screen D20 in which courses different from each other are displayed, according to the selected object among the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20.

[0306] On the other hand, the transition between the course selection screens D20 in which courses different from each other are displayed can be achieved by selecting an object different from the currently displayed object among the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 after the mode selection item D51 is selected.

[0307] For example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 10, if the drying mode M12 is selected after the mode selection item D51 is selected by the user in the course selection screen D20 in which the washing courses C11 are displayed, the course selection screen D20 in which the drying courses C12 are displayed as shown in (b) of FIG. 10 can be output instead of the course selection screen D20 in which the washing courses C11 are displayed. Figure 15 Figure 15

[0308] That is, in the course selection screen D20 in which the plurality of washing courses C11 are displayed, if the drying mode M12 displayed is selected by the mode selection item D51, the output portion 110 can output the course selection screen D20 in which the plurality of drying courses C12 are displayed instead of the plurality of washing courses C11.

[0309] In addition, for example, as shown in (a) of FIG. 11, if the second processing device 20 is selected after the mode selection item D51 is selected by the user in the course selection screen D20 in which the washing courses C11 are displayed, the course selection screen D20 in which the processing courses C0 of the second processing device 20 are displayed as shown in (d) of FIG. 11 can be output instead of the course selection screen D20 in which the washing courses C11 are displayed. Figure 15 Figure 15

[0310] ​​​​That is, in the process selection screen D20 that displays the processes C0 performed in any one of the plurality of operation modes M1, if the second processing device 20 displayed due to selection of the mode selection item D51 is selected, the output unit 110 can output the process selection screen D20 that displays the plurality of processes C0 performed in the second processing device 20.

[0311] On the other hand, Figure 16 The mode selection screen D50 output on the process progress screen D30 in any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 of the first processing device 10 and the selection of the second processing device 20 to output the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20, i.e., the second process selection screen D20 is shown.

[0312] Figure 16 (a) is a process progress screen D30 that displays progress information of a washing process C11 performed in a washing mode M11, Figure 16 (b) is a mode selection screen D50 output by selection of a mode selection item D51 of the process progress screen D30, Figure 16 (c) is a process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20 output by selection of the second processing device 20 of the mode selection screen D50.

[0313] Referring to Figure 16 In an embodiment of the present application, the output unit 110 can output a process progress screen D30 that displays progress information of a process C0 being performed in the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20.

[0314] In addition, the process progress screen D30 can display the mode selection item D51. The mode selection item D51 displayed in the process progress screen D30 can have the same features as the mode selection item D51 of the process selection screen D20 described above.

[0315] An embodiment of the present application can include a first processing device 10 and a second processing device 20, and can simultaneously perform a laundry processing process of the first processing device 10 and a laundry processing process of the second processing device 20.

[0316] In order to simultaneously operate the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, a user can perform a process C0 through a process selection screen D20 of any one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, and then output a process selection screen D20 of the other through a mode selection item D51 to perform a process C0.

[0317] On the other hand, the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 displayed in the mode selection screen D50 can be displayed in a distinguishable manner between a selectable state T1 and a non-selectable state T2, respectively.

[0318] The selectable state T1 indicates a state in which the corresponding operation mode M1 can be displayed by the user's selection or a screen D1 in which information of the second processing device 20 can be output, and the non-selectable state T2 indicates a state in which the corresponding display cannot be selected because the screen D1 of the corresponding operation mode M1 or the second processing device 20 cannot be output.

[0319] For example, in the first processing device 10, in a state in which the processing procedure C0 according to any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 is being executed, the remaining operation modes M1 can be displayed in the non-selectable state T2.

[0320] That is, in a case in which the first processing device 10 has executed the processing procedure C0 of any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 which can be selected, the processing procedure C0 of the remaining operation modes M1 cannot be executed, and thus, in this case, the remaining operation modes M1 can correspond to the non-selectable state T2.

[0321] The plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 displayed by the mode selection item D51 are displayed in a distinguishable manner between the selectable state T1 and the non-selectable state T2 in various manners.

[0322] Referring to Figure 16 (b), the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 in an embodiment of the present application can be displayed in different brightness from each other in the selectable state T1 and the non-selectable state T2, respectively.

[0323] For example, the selectable object can be displayed in brighter brightness than the non-selectable object. However, the distinction between the selectable object and the non-selectable object is not necessarily implemented in the brightness difference, and can be displayed in different colors or with an additional mark added thereto, as needed, to distinguish each other.

[0324] On the other hand, referring to Figure 16 , the process in which the user controls the second processing device 20 during the execution of the processing procedure C0 of the first processing device 10 is explained as follows.

[0325] First, as shown in (a) of Figure 16 , the user can select any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 of the first processing device 10 and operate the execution button 140 to command the execution of the processing procedure C0 of the corresponding operation mode M1.

[0326] Figure 16(a) shows, as an example, a process progress screen D30 of the washing process C11 being output on the output unit 110 as the first processing device 10 executes the washing process C11 according to the washing mode M11. The mode selection item D51 can be displayed as including text for notifying the washing mode M11.

[0327] Figure 16 (b) shows the mode selection screen D50 output when mode selection option D51 is selected on the process screen D30.

[0328] In the mode selection screen D50, objects displayed in the previous screen in the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed to distinguish them from the remaining objects.

[0329] For example, a selected marker D52 can be displayed at the location of an object that was displayed in the previous screen in one of the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20. That is, the object corresponding to the previous screen before the output mode selection screen D50 in the plurality of operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed with a selected marker D52 in the mode selection screen D50. Figure 16 In (b), as Figure 16 The object shown in (a) has a selected mark D52 at washing mode M11.

[0330] In addition, such as Figure 16 As shown in (a), in the mode selection screen D50 output when the washing process C11 of the washing mode M11 is in progress, the washing mode M11 is displayed as the process that is executing the corresponding processing process C0, and the remaining modes can be displayed as non-in progress.

[0331] That is, the plurality of operating modes M1 in the mode selection screen D50 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed in a process status of performing the clothing processing process C0 and in a non-process status.

[0332] For example, the plurality of the operating modes M1 and the second processing device 20 may each have different shapes in the process-in-progress state and the non-process-in-progress state, respectively.

[0333] Figure 16 (b) shows an object corresponding to the process in progress with an additional running marker D54 indicating the process's running state, while the running marker D54 is not present in the remaining objects. However, the distinction between a process in progress and a non-in progress state does not necessarily have to be achieved through the running marker D54; it is sufficient to create a user-recognizable difference.

[0334] On the other hand, Figure 16 The mode selection screen D50 of (b) is a state in which the washing process C11 of the washing mode M11 is being executed, and thus the washing mode M11 of the plurality of operation modes M1 is displayed in the unselectable state T2. However, since the second processing device 20 is not in the state in which the processing process C0 is being executed, it can be displayed in the selectable state T1.

[0335] As a reference, Figure 16 In (b), if the washing mode M11 is reselected, the process progress screen D30 of the washing process C11 is returned according to the washing mode M11, that is, Figure 16 The process progress screen D30 shown in (a).

[0336] Figure 17 (c) shows Figure 17 The mode selection screen D50 of (b) selects and outputs the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20.

[0337] In the process progress screen D30 for the first processing device 10, if the second processing device 20 is selected to be displayed through the mode selection item D51, the output unit 110 can output the process selection screen D20 of the plurality of processing processes C0 being executed in the second processing device 20.

[0338] That is, in the case where the first processing device 10 is executing the processing process C0 and the second processing device 20 is in a state before the processing process C0 is executed, if the mode selection item D51 is selected in the process progress screen D30 of the first processing device 10, the plurality of operation modes M1 can be displayed in the process progress state T3 or the unselectable state T2, and the second processing device 20 can be displayed in the selectable state T1.

[0339] If the second processing device 20 is selected in the mode selection screen D50, the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20 can be output. That is, the user can select any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 of the first processing device 10 to command the execution of the processing process C0, and select the second processing device 20 using the mode selection item D51 in the process progress screen D30 of the first processing device 10 to output the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20.

[0340] By issuing an instruction to select and execute any one of the processing processes C0 in the process selection screen D20 of the second processing device 20, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can simultaneously execute different processing processes C0 from each other.

[0341] On the other hand, Figure 17The process that the simultaneous picture D40 output from the output part 110 of an embodiment of the utility model is converted into the process picture D30 of outputting the progress information of any one processing process C0 through the mode selection item D51 is shown.

[0342] Figure 17 (a) is the simultaneous picture D40 output by the output part 110 in the state that the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 simultaneously carry out the processing process C0, Figure 17 (b) is the mode selection picture D50 output through the mode selection item D51 displayed in the simultaneous picture D40, Figure 17 (c) is the process picture D30 of the washing and drying process C13 output in the mode selection picture D50 by selecting the washing and drying mode M13.

[0343] In an embodiment of the utility model, the output part 110 can output the simultaneous picture D40.In the simultaneous picture D40, the progress information of the processing process C0 being executed in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 respectively can be simultaneously displayed.

[0344] Specifically, in the case that the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are both executing the processing process C0, the output part 110 can output the simultaneous picture D40 simultaneously displaying the progress information of the first process C1 being executed in the first processing device 10 and the progress information of the second process C2 being executed in the second processing device 20.

[0345] In the simultaneous picture D40, the process item D103 of the first process C1 being executed in the first processing device 10 and the process item D103 of the second process C2 being executed in the second processing device 20 can be respectively displayed.The features of the process item D103 are the same as the features of the process item D103 in the process picture D30

[0346] In the simultaneous picture D40, the first area D41 and the second area D42 can be respectively defined.In the first area D41, the information related to the first processing device 10 can be displayed, and in the second area D42, the information related to the second processing device 20 can be displayed.

[0347] Figure 17 (a) shows the appearance that the first area D41 and the second area D42 are displayed separately through the boundary line representing the boundary between the first area D41 and the second area D42.

[0348] An indicator D110 associated with the first processing device 10 may be displayed in the first area D41, and an indicator D110 associated with the second processing device 20 may be displayed in the second area D42. However, if necessary, the indicator D110 may be displayed only in either the first area D41 or the second area D42.

[0349] The first area D41 may display the first setting item D1021 of the aforementioned setting item D102 used to set the first processing device 10, and the second area D42 may display the second setting item D1022 of the aforementioned setting item D102 used to set the second processing device 20.

[0350] If the first setting item D1021 is selected, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output a first setting screen that displays a plurality of setting items for setting the first processing device 10.

[0351] If the second setting item D1022 is selected, the control unit 70 can control the output unit 110 to output a second setting screen that displays a plurality of setting items for setting the second processing device 20.

[0352] On the other hand, the mode selection item D51 can be displayed on the simultaneous screen D40. The mode selection item D51 displayed on the simultaneous screen D40 can exist individually, such as... Figure 17 As shown in (a), it is displayed in the first region D41 and the second region D42 respectively.

[0353] In this case, the mode selection item D51 displayed in the first area D41 can be displayed as the operating mode M1 of the first processing device 10, and the mode selection item D51 displayed in the second area D42 can be displayed as the second processing device 20.

[0354] On the other hand, if Figure 17 If the mode selection item D51 of the simultaneous screen D40 is selected as shown in (b), then the plurality of operating modes M1 can be displayed as process in progress state T3 or unselectable state T2, and the second processing device 20 can be displayed as process in progress state T3.

[0355] Specifically, as mentioned above, the objects in the mode selection screen D50 that are currently executing the current processing process C0 can be displayed as being in progress by the running marker D54, etc., while the remaining objects can be displayed as not in progress.

[0356] In addition, as described above, in a case where the processing progress C0 of any one of the plurality of operation modes M1 is being executed, the remaining progress of the plurality of operation modes M1 can be displayed in the unselectable state T2. However, in the mode selection screen D50, the second processing device 20 can be always displayed in the selectable state T1.

[0357] In Figure 17 In (b) of FIG. 10, since the washing and drying progress C13 of the washing and drying mode M13 is being executed, the washing mode M11 and the drying mode M12 are displayed in the unselectable state T2, respectively. However, the washing and drying mode M13 of which the current processing progress C0 is being executed and the second processing device 20 can be displayed in the selectable state T1, respectively.

[0358] Referring to Figure 18 In (c) of FIG. 10, if the displayed second processing device 20 is selected by selecting the mode selection item D51 of the simultaneous screen D40, the output unit 110 can output the progress progress screen D30 which removes the processing progress C0 of the first processing device 10 and displays the progress information of the processing progress C0 of the second processing device 20.

[0359] Likewise, if the operation mode M1 selected in the first processing device 10 is selected in the mode selection item D51, for example, Figure 18 the washing and drying mode M13 in (c), the output unit 110 can output the progress progress screen D30 which removes the processing progress C0 of the second processing device 20 and displays the progress information of the washing and drying progress C13.

[0360] The user can select any one of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 through the mode selection item D51 in the simultaneous screen D40 and output the progress progress screen D30 which displays only the progress information of the corresponding processing progress C0.

[0361] In addition, the user can command the stop of the processing progress C0 or the like in the first progress progress screen D30 of the first processing device 10 or the second progress progress screen D30 of the second processing device 20, respectively.

[0362] On the other hand, in a state where the processing progress C0 is being executed in the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, respectively, if a predetermined time elapses after the output unit 110 outputs the progress progress screen D30 which displays only the processing progress C0 of any one, the output unit 110 can re-output the simultaneous screen D40.

[0363] In an embodiment of the present application, the progress information of the processing progress C0 of the first processing device 10 and the progress information of the processing progress C0 of the second processing device 20 can be provided to the user at once through the simultaneous screen D40.

[0364] In addition, by outputting the progress screen D30 of only either of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 through the mode selection item D51 of the simultaneous screen D40, it is possible to confirm the progress information of the processing progress C0 in a wider area, and to easily command the stop of each processing progress C0 and the like.

[0365] On the other hand, Figure 18 The mode selection screen D50 output by selecting the mode selection item D51 of the simultaneous screen D40 is shown. Figure 18 (a) of FIG. 10 shows a state in which two mode selection items D51 are displayed on the simultaneous screen D40, Figure 18 (b) of FIG. 10 shows the mode selection screen D50 output by selecting the mode selection item D51 of the first region D41 in which the information of the first processing device 10 is output, Figure 19 (c) of FIG. 10 shows the mode selection screen D50 output by selecting the mode selection item D51 of the second region D42.

[0366] Referring to Figure 19 The simultaneous screen D40 in an embodiment of the present application can include the first region D41 and the second region D42 described above, and the mode selection item D51 can be displayed in each of the first region D41 and the second region D42.

[0367] The first region D41 and the second region D42 can be arranged in the width direction of the first housing 11, and the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be arranged in the up-down direction. That is, the arrangement direction of the first region D41 and the second region D42 in an embodiment of the present application can be set to be different from the alignment direction of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0368] In order to consider space utilization, the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can form a stacked relationship. However, the display of the output unit 110 can be positioned above the first door 19 in the front panel of the first housing 11.

[0369] That is, according to the position of the front panel, the display can more easily secure the space in the width direction than in the up-down direction, and thus the alignment direction of the first region D41 and the second region D42 can be made different from the alignment direction of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20, thereby improving space utilization.

[0370] The configuration relationship of the first region D41 and the second region D42 can also be explained by the configuration relationship between the process item D103 of the first processing device 10 and the process item D103 of the second processing device 20 displayed in the simultaneous screen D40.

[0371] If the process item D103 of the simultaneous screen D40 is selected, an option display screen corresponding to the processing process C0 can be output. For example, if the process item D103 of the processing process C0 of the first processing device 10 displayed in the first region D41 is selected, an option display screen for the processing process C0 being executed in the first processing device 10 can be displayed as a whole screen.

[0372] Likewise, if the process item D103 of the processing process C0 of the second processing device 20 displayed in the second region D42 is selected, an option display screen for the processing process C0 being executed in the second processing device 20 can be displayed as a whole screen.

[0373] In a state where the option display screen of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 is output, when the user operates the execution button 140, the execution of the processing process C0 corresponding to the option display screen can be suspended, and the option display screen can be displayed so that the option can be changed. In this case, the option display screen in which the processing process C0 is suspended can be displayed with the above-mentioned process inquiry item D101.

[0374] In addition, after any one of the processing devices is selected in the simultaneous screen D40 to output the option display screen, if the execution is suspended due to the operation of the execution button 140 and a predetermined time elapses, the processing process C0 corresponding thereto can be cancelled, and the output unit 110 can separately output the process execution screen D30 of the processing process C0 still being executed other than the cancelled processing process C0.

[0375] In a state where the processing process C0 of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 is suspended, the output unit 110 can re-output the simultaneous screen D40 from the option display screen or the like, and the suspended state of the processing process C0 can be displayed in the simultaneous screen D40. After being converted into the simultaneous screen D40, the processing process C0 corresponding thereto can be cancelled according to the elapse of time as described above.

[0376] In addition, the option display screen of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 converted and output in the simultaneous screen D40 can include the above-mentioned screen end item D53, and regardless of whether the processing process C0 is suspended or not, if the screen end item D53 is selected in the option display screen, the simultaneous screen D40 can be re-output.

[0377] On the other hand, even if either of the mode selection items D51 of the first region D41 and the second region D42 is selected, the mode selection screen D50 can be output as a whole. That is, the mode selection screen D50 output in the output of the screen D40 can include the first region D41 and the second region D42 and be displayed as a whole.

[0378] However, in the mode selection screen D50 in which the mode selection item D51 of the first region D41 is selected, a selected mark D52 can be displayed at the plurality of operation modes M1 and the operation mode M1 of the second processing device 20 currently being executed in the first processing device 10, and the selected mark D52 can not be displayed at the remaining modes.

[0379] Further, in the mode selection screen D50 in which the mode selection item D51 of the second region D42 is selected, a selected mark D52 can be displayed at the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 of the second processing device 20, and the selected mark D52 can not be displayed at the remaining modes.

[0380] By this, even if the mode selection items D51 exist in each of the first region D41 and the second region D42, the user can easily grasp the state in which which mode selection item D51 is selected and output in the mode selection screen D50.

[0381] On the other hand, if the power supply button 130 is operated in a state in which the simultaneous screen D40 is output by the output section 110, that is, in a state in which the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are each executing the processing process CO, the power supplies of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be turned off.

[0382] On the other hand, Figure 19 The process of selecting the second processing device 20 and performing pairing by the mode selection item D51 is shown. The pairing indicates a state in which connection between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is accepted to allow communication between each other.

[0383] In a case in which the output section 110 is provided to the first processing device 10, if pairing with the second processing device 20 is not achieved, control of the second processing device 20 by the first processing device 10 can not be achieved.

[0384] Figure 19 (a) of FIG. 1 shows the plurality of operation modes M1 and the second processing device 20 displayed by the mode selection item D51 before pairing between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is achieved, Figure 19(b) shows the pairing notification message D60 displayed due to the second processing device 20 being output to the output unit 110 by selecting the mode selection item D51. Figure 19 (c) shows a pairing message D65 indicating pairing between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20.

[0385] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, even when the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are not paired, the second processing device 20 can be displayed through the mode selection item D51.

[0386] However, if the second processing device 20 is selected to be displayed via the mode selection item D51, the control unit 70 can control the output unit to output a pairing notification message D60 to notify the user that the second screen of the second processing device 20 cannot be output because it is in an unpaired state.

[0387] That is, when the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are not paired, the output unit 110 can output a notification message indicating that the pairing is not achieved when the second processing device 20 is selected by the mode selection item D51.

[0388] The pairing notification message may include a phrase indicating that pairing between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 has not been achieved, or it may include a phrase suggesting that pairing be performed. The notification message may be displayed as a window in a portion of the mode selection screen D50, or it may be displayed as the entire screen.

[0389] On the other hand, a pairing item D61 for pairing the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be displayed in the pairing notification message D60 for the user to select.

[0390] For example, such as Figure 20 As shown in (b), the cancellation option for returning to the mode selection screen D50 and the pairing option D61 for performing the pairing can be displayed in the pairing notification message D60 so that the user can select them respectively via the input section 120.

[0391] Thus, users can avoid the tedious process of having to select the pairing item displayed on the setting screen of the first processing device 10 or the second processing device 20 when pairing with the second processing device 20 has not been achieved.

[0392] That is, in an embodiment of the present application, in a case where the user selects the second processing device 20 to be displayed by the mode selection item D51 and outputs the pairing notification message D60, the pairing of the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be facilitated by selecting the pairing item D61 displayed in the pairing notification message D60.

[0393] On the other hand, with reference to Figure 20 (c), if the user selects the pairing item D61 in the pairing notification message D60, the control section 70 can control the output section 110 to output a pairing progress message D65 in which the progress of the pairing is displayed.

[0394] The pairing progress message D65 can include a phrase indicating the progress of the pairing and / or the progress of the pairing. In an embodiment of the present application, the user can easily confirm the progress of the pairing by the pairing progress message D65.

[0395] On the other hand, Figure 20 A process in which a connection failure message D70 is output in the output section 110 according to a connection failure state between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is shown.

[0396] Figure 20 (a) of FIG. 10 shows a mode selection screen D50 in which a connection failure mark D55 is displayed at the second processing device 20, Figure 20 (b) of FIG. 10 shows a mode selection screen D50 in which a connection failure mark D55 is displayed at the second processing device 20, ​ The connection failure message D70 output in the output section 110 in (a) of FIG. 10.

[0397] Specifically, in a state in which the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 are paired with each other and allowed to communicate with each other, the communication or connection between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 can be in a failure state due to various reasons such as a communication environment.

[0398] As described above, in a case where the connection state with the second processing device 20 is in a failure state, the second processing device 20 displayed by the mode selection item D51 can be displayed so as to allow the user to recognize that the connection is in an abnormal state.

[0399] For example, in a case where the communication connection state between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 is in an abnormal state, the second processing device 20 in the mode selection screen D50 can be displayed to include a connection failure mark D55 indicating that the connection state is abnormal.

[0400] ​(a) shows a pattern in which the connection failure mark D55 is displayed in the second processing device 20 because the connection state with the second processing device 20 is in an abnormal condition. The user can recheck the communication connection state between the first processing device 10 and the second processing device 20 by confirming the connection failure mark D55.

[0401] On the other hand, if the second processing device 20 in which the connection failure mark D55 is displayed is selected by the user, the output unit 110 can output a connection failure message D70 for notifying the user that the communication connection with the second processing device 20 is in a failure state.

[0402] The connection failure message D70, as one of the second screens, can include a phrase indicating that the communication connection with the second processing device 20 is in a failure state. In an embodiment of the present application, the user can first confirm the communication connection state with the second processing device 20 according to whether the second processing device 20 displays the connection failure mark D55 or not through the mode selection item D51, and then reconfirm the connection state with the second processing device 20 through the connection failure message D70 output after selecting the second processing device 20.

[0403] Although the present application has been illustrated and described with respect to specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited to the details shown, since various modifications and substitutions can be without departing from the spirit of the present application provided by the scope of claims.

Claims

1. A laundry treating apparatus, wherein, Comprise: a first treatment device including a first accommodation portion to accommodate laundry, to operate in any one of first modes providing different treatment courses for treating the laundry; a second treatment device including a second accommodation portion to accommodate laundry, to operate as at least one second mode for a treatment course for treating the laundry; an output portion provided to a front portion of the first treatment device or the second treatment device, and configured to output a screen on which mode selection items are displayed, and on which the first mode and the second mode are displayed when the mode selection items are selected by a user; and an input portion provided to the output portion, to receive a user instruction for selecting an object displayed in the screen.

2. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the first mode includes: a washing mode providing a washing course for washing the laundry in the treatment course; and a drying mode providing a drying course for drying the laundry in the treatment course.

3. The laundry treatment device according to claim 2, wherein the first mode further includes a washing and drying mode in which the washing course and the drying course are continuously executable.

4. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the input portion is provided to the output portion, and is configured to detect a touch signal of the screen by a user.

5. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the first treatment device and the second treatment device are arranged in a first direction, the output portion extends in a second direction different from the first direction.

6. The laundry treatment device according to claim 3, wherein the second treatment device performs the drying course for drying the laundry, the second mode includes a drying mode providing the drying course.

7. The laundry treatment device according to claim 6, wherein the first treatment device is configured as a washing machine providing the washing mode, the second treatment device is configured as a dryer providing the drying mode.

8. The laundry treatment device according to claim 5, wherein the first treatment device includes a first cabinet forming an appearance, the first treatment device is arranged above the second treatment device, a first door is provided to a front panel of the first cabinet, and is configured to open and close a first loading port for loading laundry to the first accommodation portion, the output portion is located between an upper end of the front panel of the first cabinet and the first door.

9. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein power supply keys and execution keys for user operations are provided to any one of the first treatment device and the second treatment device.

10. The laundry treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the output portion and the input portion are provided to any one of the first treatment device and the second treatment device.

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