Display device and washing equipment with same

Abstract

The utility model relates to a washing assembly and washing equipment, in particular to the washing assembly and the washing equipment, and aims at solving the technical problems that an electronic screen of an existing small barrel is high in cost and redundant in function. In order to achieve the purpose, the display device of the washing equipment is used for displaying washing information; the display device comprises a light-transmitting panel and a light-emitting assembly, the light-emitting assembly is arranged on the back face of the light-transmitting panel, the light-emitting assembly can emit light corresponding to washing information, and the light is displayed through the light-transmitting panel. The light-emitting assembly comprises a current pump and lamp beads arranged on a circuit board, the requirement for washing information can be met, and function redundancy cannot be caused. In addition, compared with an electronic screen, the light-emitting assembly is simpler in structure and lower in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to washing components and washing equipment, specifically providing a washing component and washing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With social and economic development, people are paying more and more attention to health, and separate washing of clothes has become a popular trend in recent years. Currently, dedicated washing machines for underwear and socks are very popular, but like washing machines for regular clothes, they still require electricity and water supply, making installation and placement inconvenient.

[0003] While high-end twin washing machines can solve the above problems, they can only have two separate sections and are relatively large, making them inconvenient to install. Furthermore, these machines are currently mainly used for washing adult and children's clothes separately, and cannot meet the need for separate washing of individual socks, underwear, and regular clothing.

[0004] Furthermore, with large urban populations and limited living space, installation space is scarce, making it difficult to accommodate a standard washing machine and two smaller washing machines in a home. To address these issues, existing standard-sized washing machines are equipped with multiple washing tubs to meet diverse user washing needs. During the washing process, the tubs need to display washing information. Traditional control panels display this information via electronic screens, primarily for the larger tub. However, the smaller tubs also require constant monitoring. While separate electronic screens for the smaller tubs would be necessary, their higher cost and the relatively simple display of washing time and detergent dosage necessitate more sophisticated screens.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a display device and a washing machine incorporating it to solve the aforementioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, namely, to solve the problems of high cost and redundant functions of the electronic screen of the existing small bucket.

[0007] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a display device for a washing machine, used to display washing information; the display device includes:

[0008] Translucent panel,

[0009] A light-emitting component is disposed on the back of the light-transmitting panel. The light-emitting component is capable of emitting light corresponding to the washing information and displaying it through the light-transmitting panel.

[0010] In a specific embodiment of the display device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the light-emitting component includes a circuit board and a plurality of LED beads disposed on the circuit board, and the circuit board is used to control the number and position of the LED beads that are lit.

[0011] In a specific embodiment of the display device of the aforementioned washing equipment, the display device further includes a mounting box, and the circuit board is mounted inside the mounting box.

[0012] The back panel of the mounting box is provided with a light-transmitting hole corresponding to the lamp bead, and the lamp bead is located at the light-transmitting hole;

[0013] The light-transmitting panel is attached to the back panel so that the light emitted by the LED can pass through the light-transmitting hole and be projected onto the light-transmitting panel.

[0014] In a specific embodiment of the display device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, a digital light-emitting group is formed in some of the lamp beads, and the digital light-emitting group can display the washing time and the remaining washing time.

[0015] In a specific embodiment of the display device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, some of the LED beads are arranged to form a progress ring, which is used to display the washing progress.

[0016] In a specific embodiment of the display device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the progress ring is arranged around the digital light-emitting group.

[0017] In a specific embodiment of the display device of the aforementioned washing equipment, some of the LED beads form a balance bar, which is used to display the remaining amount of detergent.

[0018] In a specific embodiment of the display device of the aforementioned washing equipment, there are four balance bars, which are used to display the remaining amount of detergent, rinsing agent, fabric softener, and pretreatment agent, respectively.

[0019] In a specific embodiment of the display device of the above-mentioned washing equipment, the remaining amount bar is provided on both the left and right sides of the progress ring.

[0020] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a washing device, the washing device comprising:

[0021] The display device described above is used to display washing information.

[0022] With the above technical solution adopted, the display device of the washing equipment of this utility model is used to display washing information. The display device includes a light-transmitting panel and a light-emitting component. The light-emitting component is disposed on the back of the light-transmitting panel and can emit light corresponding to the washing information, which is displayed through the light-transmitting panel. The light-emitting component includes LED beads with current pumps mounted on the circuit board, which can meet the needs of washing information without causing functional redundancy. In addition, the light-emitting component of this application has a simpler structure and lower cost compared to electronic screens.

[0023] Furthermore, it can display the washing time and remaining washing time; it can also display the washing progress and the remaining detergent; enabling users to take appropriate actions based on the washing information, avoiding user errors and unnecessary waiting. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 This is a partial structural diagram of the washing equipment provided by this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the washing equipment provided by this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-emitting component provided by this utility model.

[0028] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Light-transmitting panel; 2. Circuit board; 21. Digital light-emitting group; 22. Progress ring; 23. Balance bar; 24. First indicator light bar; 25. Second indicator light bar; 26. LED bead; 3. Front panel; 31. Housing; 311. Embedding groove; 4. Mounting box; 41. Light-transmitting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," which indicate directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0032] In multi-tub washing machines, the washing tub needs to display washing information during the washing process. Traditional control panels can display this information via electronic screens, primarily showing the washing information for the main tub. However, the smaller tubs also require constant monitoring. While a separate electronic screen for the smaller tubs would be necessary, it's costly. Furthermore, since the washing information only needs to be displayed as wash duration and detergent dosage, the information is relatively simple and doesn't require a more advanced electronic screen.

[0033] To solve the above technical problems, such as Figure 1-3 As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses a display device for a washing machine, wherein the display device is used to display washing information. Specifically, it displays the required washing time, remaining washing time, washing progress, and remaining detergent.

[0034] The display device includes a light-transmitting panel 1, a light-emitting component, and a mounting box 4. The light-transmitting panel 1 is located on the front side of the light-emitting component, which emits light corresponding to the washing information. The light is displayed through the light-transmitting panel 1.

[0035] The light-transmitting panel 1 is a light-transmitting glass that ensures light passes through it for display. Specifically, the light-transmitting panel 1 is dark-colored light-transmitting glass, specifically black light-transmitting glass, which concentrates the washing information at the location where the light-emitting component emits light, preventing it from scattering outwards. Regarding the color of the light-transmitting glass, it should be noted that although the light-transmitting glass is black in this embodiment, this is not a limitation of the present invention. In other embodiments, without departing from the principles of the present invention, the light-transmitting glass can also be brown, blue, or red, etc., and these will not deviate from the basic principles of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0036] Regarding the material of the light-transmitting panel 1, it should be noted that although in this embodiment the light-transmitting panel 1 is specifically light-transmitting glass, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, in other embodiments the light-transmitting panel 1 can also be light-transmitting resin, light-transmitting plastic or other light-transmitting composite materials, all of which can enable the washing information to be displayed; these do not depart from the basic principle of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0037] The light-emitting component includes a circuit board 2 and a plurality of LED beads 26 disposed on the circuit board 2. The circuit board 2 is used to control the number and position of the LED beads 26 that are lit. The circuit board 2 is communicatively connected to the control panel of the washing equipment. The circuit board 2 receives the current washing information transmitted by the control panel and then controls the corresponding LED beads 26 to emit light according to the current washing information so that the display device displays the washing information.

[0038] like Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the circuit board 2 is installed inside the mounting box 4. The back plate of the mounting box 4 is positioned directly opposite the circuit board 2. The back plate of the mounting box 4 is provided with a light-transmitting hole 41 corresponding to the LED bead 26. The LED bead 26 is located at the light-transmitting hole 41. The light emitted by the LED bead 26 can be emitted outward through the light-transmitting hole 41.

[0039] The light-transmitting panel 1 is attached to the back panel, specifically to the outer side of the back panel. The light emitted by the LED beads 26 can pass through the light-transmitting hole 41 and be directed onto the light-transmitting panel 1, and then emitted outwards. The mounting box 4 provides mounting space for the circuit board 2, preventing the circuit board 2 from being exposed and protecting it from damage.

[0040] like Figure 1 and 2The washing device also includes a front panel 3, on which both the mounting box 4 and the light-transmitting panel 1 are mounted. A box body 31 is provided on the top of the front panel 3, and the bottom plate of the box body 31 is the mounting panel. The mounting panel has a mounting opening. The mounting box 4 is placed inside the box body 31 and is embedded in the mounting opening, so that the back plate of the mounting box 4 is coplanar with the mounting panel, and so that the back plate of the mounting box 4 can fit against the light-transmitting panel 1.

[0041] The light-transmitting panel 1 is fixed to the mounting panel by adhesive bonding, specifically by using glue. Furthermore, the mounting panel has an embedding groove 311, into which the light-transmitting panel 1 is partially embedded and bonded to the bottom of the groove 311, also by adhesive bonding. Regarding the fixing method of the light-transmitting panel 1, it should be noted that although in this embodiment the light-transmitting panel 1 is bonded to the mounting panel by adhesive bonding, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, in other embodiments, the light-transmitting panel 1 can be fixed to the mounting panel by other methods, specifically by using a fixing frame. All of these methods ensure that the light-transmitting panel 1 is fixed to the mounting panel and do not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention, thus falling within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0042] The washing equipment includes two small tubs arranged side by side, with corresponding loading ports on the front panel 3. The loading ports are connected to the small tubs via sealing gaskets. Furthermore, a large tub is located below the small tubs. The large and small tubs are used for washing different types of clothing, allowing for separate washing of each type of garment and ensuring that clothes are directly washed to avoid cross-contamination.

[0043] Two small tubs are symmetrically arranged on the left and right, and the corresponding front panel 3 is also symmetrically arranged; two boxes are symmetrically arranged on the front panel 3; there are two display devices, symmetrically arranged on the front panel 3. The two display devices are arranged corresponding to the two small tubs and are used to display the washing information of the corresponding small tubs.

[0044] One of the display devices can also show the washing information for the large tub; when both the large and small tubs are used simultaneously, the washing information for the small tub is displayed first. The washing information for the large tub is displayed on the control panel at the top of the washing machine.

[0045] like Figure 2As shown, the LEDs 26 are divided into three main groups: a digital light group 21, a progress ring 22, and a remaining wash bar 23. The digital light group 21 displays the washing time and remaining washing time. Specifically, the digital light group 21 can display two "8"s; each horizontal and vertical stroke of the "8" has at least one LED 26. By controlling the LEDs 26 corresponding to the strokes of the two "8"s, the displayed numbers can be controlled. Specifically, when the tub is being washed, the digital light group 21 displays the washing time of the selected washing program. During the actual operation of the tub, the digital light group 21 displays the remaining washing time.

[0046] The progress ring 22 is ring-shaped and surrounds the digital light-emitting group 21. The progress ring 22 displays the washing progress and includes multiple LED beads 26. The washing progress is controlled by the number of illuminated LED beads 26. Specifically, at the beginning of the wash cycle, all LED beads 26 in the progress ring 22 are illuminated; as the wash progresses, the number of illuminated LED beads 26 gradually decreases; and after the wash cycle ends, the progress ring 22 stops illuminating.

[0047] A first indicator light bar 24 is horizontally positioned below the progress ring 22. The first indicator light bar 24 illuminates when the digital light group 21 and the progress ring 22 are illuminated. The brightness of the first indicator light bar 24 can remain constant. It should be noted that although the brightness of the first indicator light bar 24 remains constant in this embodiment, this is not a limitation of the present invention. In other embodiments, without departing from the principle of the present invention, the brightness of the first indicator light bar 24 gradually decreases as the washing process progresses, matching the brightness of the progress ring 22. These modifications do not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0048] The remaining detergent level bar 23 is used to display the remaining detergent level; specifically, the remaining detergent level bar 23 includes a plurality of LED beads 26 arranged vertically. Initially, all LED beads 26 are turned on and illuminated; as the remaining detergent level decreases, the number of illuminating LED beads 26 gradually decreases. Moreover, the LED beads 26 gradually turn off from top to bottom.

[0049] A second indicator light bar 25 is provided below the remaining detergent bar 23, and the second indicator light bar 25 is horizontally positioned; when the remaining detergent bar 23 is illuminated, the second indicator light bar 25 is illuminated. The brightness of the second indicator light bar 25 may remain constant. It should be noted that although the brightness of the second indicator light bar 25 remains constant in this embodiment, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, in other embodiments, the brightness of the second indicator light bar 25 gradually decreases as the remaining detergent decreases, and its brightness is matched to that of the remaining detergent bar 23. These modifications do not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0050] There are four balance bars 23, which are used to display the remaining detergent, rinsing agent, fabric softener, and pretreatment agent, respectively. Balance bars 23 are provided on both the left and right sides of the progress ring 22.

[0051] Regarding the number of the remaining amount strips 23, it should be noted that although there are four remaining amount strips 23 in this embodiment, this is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, in other embodiments, the number of remaining amount strips 23 can be three or two, etc. When there are three, they represent the remaining amount of detergent, rinsing agent, and pretreatment agent, respectively; when there are two, they represent the remaining amount of detergent and pretreatment agent, respectively. These variations do not deviate from the basic principle of the present invention and will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0052] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A display device for a washing machine, used to display washing information; characterized in that, It includes: Translucent panel (1), A light-emitting component is disposed on the back of the light-transmitting panel (1). The light-emitting component is capable of emitting light corresponding to the washing information and displaying it through the light-transmitting panel (1).

2. The display device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting component includes a circuit board (2) and a plurality of LED beads (26) disposed on the circuit board (2). The circuit board (2) is used to control the number and position of the LED beads (26) that are lit.

3. The display device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting box (4), in which the circuit board (2) is mounted. The mounting box (4) has a light-transmitting hole (41) corresponding to the lamp bead (26) on its back plate, and the lamp bead (26) is located at the light-transmitting hole (41); The light-transmitting panel (1) is attached to the back panel so that the light emitted by the lamp bead (26) can pass through the light-transmitting hole (41) and be projected onto the light-transmitting panel (1).

4. The display device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A digital light-emitting group (21) is formed in some of the LED beads (26), which can display the washing time and the remaining washing time.

5. The display device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Some of the LED beads (26) are arranged in a ring to form a progress ring (22), which is used to display the washing progress.

6. The display device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The progress ring (22) is arranged around the digital light-emitting group (21).

7. The display device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Some of the LED beads (26) form a balance bar (23) for displaying the remaining amount of detergent.

8. The display device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The remaining amount bars (23) are four in number, which are used to display the remaining amount of detergent, rinsing agent, fabric softener and pretreatment agent, respectively.

9. The display device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The margin bar (23) is provided on both the left and right sides of the progress ring (22).

10. A washing device, characterized in that, It includes: The display device as described in any one of claims 1-9 is used to display washing information.

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