A laundry treating apparatus

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide a kind of clothes processing equipment, clothes processing equipment includes cabinet and control device.Control device is along first horizontal direction and is located in cabinet, control device includes display module and at least one knob, in the plane orthographic projection of display module, the outer peripheral contour of display module has at least one convex circular arc segment, convex circular arc segment and the outer peripheral contour of knob substantially coincide. In terms of vision, display module and knob are not stepped as a whole, and the appearance is more neat and beautiful.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of clothing processing technology, and more particularly to a clothing processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Some related technologies include clothing processing equipment with control devices for controlling the clothing processing equipment. The layout of the control devices is one of the important factors that determine the appearance and aesthetics of the clothing processing equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] Because a control device that is too small makes operation difficult and reading user information difficult, while a device that is too large will occupy space in the enclosure and reduce structural strength, this application provides a garment processing device. Compared with related technologies, the solution provided in this application can improve the user experience while ensuring display quality, and at the same time make the overall control device more coordinated. This application provides a garment processing device, including: Box; A control device is disposed in the housing along a first horizontal direction. The control device includes a display module and at least one knob. When projected onto the plane where the display module is located, the outer periphery of the display module has at least one convex arc segment, which substantially coincides with the outer periphery of the knob.

[0004] In some implementations, when projected onto the plane where the display module is located, the projection of the convex arc segment does not exceed the projection of the knob.

[0005] In some implementations, the knob includes a rotating part that is rotatable relative to the housing. When projected onto the plane where the display module is located, the projection of the display module is racetrack-shaped, and the outer periphery of the rotating part substantially coincides with the convex arc segment of the racetrack shape.

[0006] In some embodiments, the at least one knob includes a first knob and a second knob, the first knob and the second knob being spaced apart along the first horizontal direction, and the display module being at least partially located between the first knob and the second knob.

[0007] In some implementations, the display module includes a first display screen and a protective cover plate, the protective cover plate being stacked on the outside of the first display screen and projected orthographically onto the plane where the display module is located, the outer periphery of the protective cover plate defining the outer periphery of the display module.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first display screen is at least partially disposed between the first knob and the second knob, and is projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the knob portion. The first display screen and the first knob have overlapping areas.

[0009] In some embodiments, the housing includes a front sealing door, and the garment handling equipment includes a door. The front sealing door is provided with an installation port, and the control device is located at the installation port; When projected onto the plane where the display module is located, the outline of the mounting port is racetrack-shaped, the outline of the control device is racetrack-shaped, and the outer periphery of the control device basically coincides with the outline of the mounting port.

[0010] In some implementations, the control device extends along a first horizontal direction and is projected orthographically onto the plane where the display module is located, and the contours of the opposite ends of the control device in the first horizontal direction are convex circular arc segments.

[0011] In some embodiments, the control device extends along a first horizontal direction, the control device having a dimension of 280mm-420mm in the first horizontal direction, and / or the housing having a dimension of 550mm-700mm in the first horizontal direction.

[0012] In some embodiments, the control device has a height dimension of 57mm-80mm in the garment handling equipment and / or the housing has a height dimension of 750mm-900mm.

[0013] In some embodiments, the control device extends along a first horizontal direction and is orthographically projected onto the plane where the display module is located. The control device is symmetrically arranged about a first line of symmetry, wherein the first line of symmetry is parallel to the first horizontal direction and passes through the axis of the knob.

[0014] In some embodiments, the at least one knob includes a first knob and a second knob, the first knob and the second knob being arranged at a distance along a first horizontal direction, and the minimum distance between the rotating portions of the first knob and the rotating portions of the second knob in the first horizontal direction is a first dimension. The ratio of the first dimension to the dimension of the control device in the first horizontal direction is 0.4-0.77 and / or the ratio of the first dimension to the radial dimension of the rotating part is 2.0-3.7.

[0015] In some implementations, the enclosure includes a front sealing door, the control device is disposed on the front sealing door, the front sealing door is an integral structure, and the top surface of the front sealing door is approximately flush with the top edge of the enclosure.

[0016] In some embodiments, the housing includes a front door, the control device is disposed on the front door, and the knob protrudes from the outer surface of the front door; and / or, the display module includes a first display screen along the front-rear direction of the garment handling equipment, the outer surface of the first display screen being disposed rearward relative to the outer surface of the front door.

[0017] The garment processing device provided in this application embodiment has a visually appealing design where the display module and knob are seamlessly integrated, resulting in a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Furthermore, when projected onto the plane containing the display module, the projection of the knob at least partially overlaps with the projection of the display module. This contributes to a more compact structure for both the knob and display module, reducing the space occupied by the control device within the housing. Simultaneously, it enhances the overall visual integrity of the garment processing device, resulting in a more unified and aesthetically pleasing appearance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the clothing processing device provided in the embodiments of this application (where the dashed lines indicate the boundary of the first display screen); Figure 2 for Figure 1 The front view of the structure shown; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Side view of the structure shown; Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the central control device (where the dashed lines indicate the boundary of the first display screen). Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the display module; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the control device provided in the second embodiment of this application.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10. Cabinet; 11. Front door; 20. Control device; 21. Display module; 21a. Convex arc segment; 211. First display screen; 212. Protective cover; 22. Knob; 22a. First knob; 22b. Second knob; 221. Rotating part; 30. Door.

[0020] It should be noted that the terms "first" and "second" mentioned above are only used to distinguish between different options and do not represent the degree of superiority or inferiority of the options or their priority in the implementation process. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this application, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of this application. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] In the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature and the second feature are in direct contact, or that the first feature and the second feature are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0025] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the embodiments of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0026] In the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 1 The left-right direction includes both left-to-right and right-to-left directions for the garment processing equipment. The front-back direction includes both front-to-back and back-to-front directions for the garment processing equipment. The height direction includes both top-to-bottom and bottom-to-top directions for the garment processing equipment.

[0027] This application provides a garment processing device; please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1 The garment processing equipment includes a housing 10 and a control device 20. The control device 20 is located in the housing 10, meaning that the user can see the control device 20 and control the operation of the garment processing equipment by operating the control device 20.

[0028] It is understandable that there are no restrictions on the type of clothing processing equipment, such as washing machines, washer-dryer combos, dryers, etc.

[0029] For example, the garment handling device includes a cylindrical assembly having a garment handling chamber for holding garments.

[0030] The specific structure of the cylindrical assembly is not limited. Exemplarily, the cylindrical assembly includes an outer tub and an inner tub, with the inner tub rotatably disposed within the outer tub. That is, the outer tub is fitted over the inner tub. The outer tub is used to hold water, and the inner tub is used to hold clothing. In this embodiment, the inner tub holds water through the outer tub; the inner tub can also be referred to as a perforated inner tub. Of course, the inner tub can also hold water on its own; this inner tub can also be referred to as a non-perforated inner tub. In some embodiments, there may only be an inner tub, without an outer tub.

[0031] In some embodiments, the control device 20 includes an electronic control component and a visible portion located on the housing 10. The electronic control component can serve as an interactive signal between the user and the garment processing equipment. In some embodiments, the control device includes a portion disposed on the exterior of the housing that enables user interaction, such as a portion through which the user can operate the control device 20 to control the operation, start / stop, or program selection of the garment processing equipment, and / or a portion through which the user can read information from the control device, as well as a structure installed on the exterior of the housing for supporting / installing / accommodating / covering the above-mentioned portion, such as a protective cover.

[0032] In some embodiments, the control device 20 is disposed on the housing 10 along a first horizontal direction.

[0033] In some implementations, the control device 20 includes a display module 21. The display module 21 can be used to display content for the user to view; in some implementations, the display module 21 can not only display content, but the user can also operate a portion of the display module 21 to select the garment processing procedure, for example, the display module can be accessed via a touchscreen or touch buttons for the user to make selections.

[0034] In some implementation schemes, such as Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the display module 21 includes a first display screen 211.

[0035] It should be noted that a display screen is a human-computer interaction output device that converts electrical signals into visible optical information (text, images, video, data), such as an LCD screen, OLED screen, or TFT screen. In some implementations, the display screen can be a touch-enabled display screen.

[0036] In some implementations, the display module 21 displays content via a first display screen 211.

[0037] In some implementations, the first display screen 211 is used to display at least one of a demonstration video, a demonstration image, and a demonstration text.

[0038] Specifically, in the embodiment where the first display screen 211 is used to display a demonstration video, the demonstration video can be displayed by showing the principle, function, duration, advantages, etc. of the corresponding clothing processing procedure, which is more visually appealing, has a better user experience, and is more intuitive.

[0039] In an embodiment where the first display screen 211 is used to display demonstration images, the demonstration images can be switched and played one by one.

[0040] In an embodiment where the first display screen 211 is used to display presentation text, parameters, duration, etc., may be displayed.

[0041] In some embodiments, the first display screen 211 is used to display at least one of the functions, principles, advantages, and operating parameters of the garment processing mode.

[0042] In some implementations, the control device 20 includes at least one knob 22. The knob 22 is for user operation.

[0043] Some implementation schemes, such as Figure 5 As shown, when projected onto the plane where the display module 21 is located, the outer periphery of the display module 21 has at least one convex circular arc segment 21a, which substantially coincides with the outer periphery of the rotating part 221.

[0044] In some embodiments, the plane in which the display module 21 is located is perpendicular to the axis of the knob 22, specifically, perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part 221 described below.

[0045] It should be noted that the overlap between the convex arc segment 21a and the outer periphery of the knob 22 means that they are visually basically overlapped, but certain manufacturing and assembly errors are allowed. The error refers to the distance between the convex arc segment 21a and the outer periphery of the knob 22 not exceeding 5mm.

[0046] In some embodiments, the center of the convex arc segment 21a is substantially coincident with the center of the knob 22, the projection of the convex arc segment 21a falls on the projection of the outer periphery of the knob 22, and the central angle corresponding to the convex arc segment 21a is smaller than the central angle corresponding to the outer periphery of the knob 22.

[0047] Thus, visually, the display module 21 and the knob 22 have no stepped appearance, resulting in a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing design. Furthermore, when projected onto the plane containing the display module 21, the projection of the knob 22 at least partially overlaps with the projection of the display module 21. This helps to make the structure of the knob 22 and display module 21 more compact, reducing the area occupied by the control device 20 on the housing 10. Simultaneously, it enhances the overall visual integrity of the garment processing equipment, resulting in a more integrated and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

[0048] In some embodiments, the knob 22 includes a rotating part 221 that is rotatable relative to the housing 10. That is, the knob 22 selects a program or adjusts parameters by rotating the rotating part 221, which is used for user operation.

[0049] It should be noted that the rotating part 221 refers to the outer surface of the knob 22, which is suitable for the user to grip and rotate. The knob 22 may also include a rotating shaft, a bracket for mounting the rotating part 221, and other structures that rotate synchronously with the knob 22.

[0050] In some implementations, the knob 22 may include not only a rotating part 221, but also a second display screen.

[0051] In some embodiments, the second display screen is disposed radially inside the rotating part 221. In this way, the second display screen can utilize the internal space of the rotating part 221 to display images, which helps to improve the compactness of the structural layout of the control device 20.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the enclosure 10 includes a front door 11, a display module 21, and at least two knobs 22 disposed on the front door 11. This allows the user to see the content displayed on the display module 21 without having to turn their head or perform other operations, and also allows the user to directly operate the knobs 22.

[0053] In some embodiments, the front door 11 is provided with a mounting opening, where the display module 21 and at least two knobs 22 are located. This ensures that the control device 20 is at least partially embedded within the housing 10, preventing the control device 20 from excessively protruding from the outer surface 11a of the front door 11.

[0054] In some implementations, the mounting port has a racetrack-shaped outline. In this way, by defining the shape of the mounting port, the overall shape of the display module 21 and the knob 22 is defined, resulting in a smooth and aesthetically pleasing overall appearance of the control device 20.

[0055] In some embodiments, the outline of the control device 20 is racetrack-shaped, and the outer periphery of the control device 20 coincides with the outline of the mounting port. This allows the mounting port to effectively limit the outer periphery of the control device 20, enabling the control device 20 to be stably installed on the front sealing door 11.

[0056] It should be noted that the overlap error here refers to the distance between the outer contour of the control device 20 and the contour of the mounting port not exceeding 5mm.

[0057] In some embodiments, when projected onto the plane where the display module 21 is located, the projection of the convex arc segment 21a does not exceed the projection of the knob 22. This allows the knob 22 to effectively shield the convex arc segment 21a.

[0058] In some embodiments, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part 221, the projection of the display module 21 is racetrack-shaped. The outer periphery of the rotating part 221 substantially coincides with the convex arc segment 21a of the racetrack shape. This makes the overall projected outline of the display module 21 and the knob 22 racetrack-shaped, resulting in a smooth and aesthetically pleasing overall appearance. Furthermore, it allows the display module 21 to be stably installed into the mounting opening.

[0059] It should be noted that the error of basic coincidence here refers to the fact that, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part 221, the distance between the outer periphery of the rotating part 221 and the racetrack-shaped convex arc segment 21a does not exceed 5mm.

[0060] In some embodiments, the control device 20 extends along a first horizontal direction, and its outline at opposite ends in the first horizontal direction is a convex circular arc segment 21a, as projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part. This results in a racetrack-shaped outer periphery of the control device 20, extending along the first horizontal direction. This makes the appearance of the control device 20 smooth and aesthetically pleasing.

[0061] In some implementations, as shown in Figure 6, the display module 21 includes a protective cover 212, which is stacked on the outside of the first display screen 211. Thus, the protective cover 212 forms a protective layer on the first display screen 211 to protect it from scratches and impacts.

[0062] In some embodiments, the outer peripheral contour of the protective cover 212 defines the outer peripheral contour of the display module 21 when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part 221. That is, the outer peripheral contour of the protective cover 212 has at least one convex arc segment 21a. This eliminates the need to define the shape of the first display screen 211, helping to reduce the shape requirements of the first display screen 211. For example, the first display screen 211 can be rectangular, as rectangular shapes are easier to process. In this embodiment, the protective cover 212 can provide a mounting position for the rotating part 221.

[0063] In some implementations, the protective cover 212 is racetrack shaped. That is, the protective cover 212 is used to mate with the mounting opening, and the outer periphery of the protective cover 212 defines the mating surface with the mounting opening.

[0064] In some implementations, the first display screen 211 is rectangular.

[0065] In some embodiments, the dimensions of the short rectangular side of the first display screen 211 and the dimensions along the minor axis of the protective cover 212 are approximately the same. This is to ensure, as far as possible, the protective cover 212's protective effect on the first display screen 211.

[0066] It should be noted that they are roughly the same, but certain machining and assembly errors are allowed.

[0067] In some embodiments, the short rectangular side of the first display screen 211 is located within the projection of the rotating part 221; and / or, the size of the short rectangular side of the first display screen 211 is approximately the same as the radial dimension D of the rotating part 221.

[0068] In this way, the rotating part 221 can effectively block the short rectangular side of the first display screen 211, preventing the user from seeing the area of ​​the first display screen 211 obscured by the rotating part 221. Thus, a portion of the peripheral contour of the rotating part 221 can serve as the boundary of the first display screen 211, improving the appearance coordination and / or matching between the rotating part 221 and the display module 21, thereby enhancing the overall aesthetics of the control device 20. The first display screen can adopt a regular rectangular shape, eliminating the need for irregular shapes, which helps reduce the cost and manufacturing difficulty of the first display screen.

[0069] In some embodiments, at least one knob 22 includes a first knob 22a and a second knob 22b. The first knob 22a and the second knob 22b help to distribute functions and avoid logic overload of a single knob 22. They also help to improve the overall layout of the control device.

[0070] In some implementations, the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b can select different functions, for example, The first knob 22a corresponds to multiple first function items, that is, the first knob 22a can select one of the multiple first function items by rotating the rotating part 221.

[0071] The second knob 22b corresponds to a plurality of second function items, that is, the second knob 22b selects one of the plurality of second function items by rotating the rotating part 221.

[0072] It is understandable that the relationship between the first functional item and the second functional item is not limited; the first functional item and the second functional item may or may not be related.

[0073] In some implementation schemes, the first functional item may include washing and drying, while the second functional item may include specific washing items, such as care mode, blue oxygen mode, drying mode, etc.

[0074] For example, the rotation speed of the garment processing drum in the care mode is in a relatively low range.

[0075] Blue Oxygen Mode can be understood as a mode in which the electrolysis device is turned on during the clothing treatment process. It uses an electrode device to electrolyze water to achieve the effects of sterilization and preventing color bleeding.

[0076] The drying mode can be understood as the mode that turns on the hot air function during the garment processing. Among the various secondary functions corresponding to the drying mode, there may be differences in the rotation speed of the garment processing drum, the drying temperature, and the drying time.

[0077] In some embodiments, the operation of the first knob 22a and the display content of the first display screen can be associated or physically electrically connected. For example, rotating the first knob 22a can change the display content on the first display screen. Alternatively, the relevant content of the selected multiple first function items can be displayed on the first display screen. Of course, the operation of the first knob 22a and the display content of the first display screen may not be associated.

[0078] In some embodiments, the operation of the second knob 22b and the display content of the first display screen can be associated or physically electrically connected. For example, rotating the second knob 22b can change the display content on the first display screen 211; or, for example, the relevant content of the selected multiple second function items can be displayed on the first display screen 211. Of course, the operation of the second knob 22b and the display content of the first display screen 211 may not be associated.

[0079] In some implementations, the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b are arranged at intervals along a first horizontal direction.

[0080] In some embodiments, the first display screen 211 is at least partially disposed between the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b. This arrangement, with the first display screen 211 at least partially positioned between the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b, helps to center the first display screen, enhances the symmetry and coordination of the control device 20, and allows the user's gaze to follow only the first display screen 211, avoiding scattered display and improving the user experience.

[0081] In some embodiments, the maximum dimension of the control device 20 in the first horizontal direction is the maximum distance between the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b in the first horizontal direction. That is, the edge of the first knob 22a away from the second knob 22b and the edge of the second knob 22b away from the first knob 22a respectively serve as the boundaries of the two ends of the control device 20 in the first horizontal direction.

[0082] It should be noted that the maximum distance between the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b in the first horizontal direction refers to the maximum distance between the edge of the rotating part 221 of the first knob 22a away from the second knob 22b and the edge of the rotating part 221 of the second knob 22b away from the first knob 22a in the first horizontal direction.

[0083] In this embodiment, when projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part 221, the projection of the display module 21 along the first horizontal direction will not exceed the boundary between the projection of the first knob 22a and the projection of the second knob 22b, thus helping to center the display module 21.

[0084] In some embodiments, the minimum distance between the edges of the rotating portions 221 of the first knob 22a and the rotating portions 221 of the second knob 22b in the first horizontal direction is a first dimension w, and the ratio of the first dimension w to the radial dimension D of the rotating portion 221 is 2.0-3.7. That is, 2.0 ≤ w / D ≤ 3.7. For example, w / D can take values ​​such as 2.0, 2.1, 2.2, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, etc. By controlling the ratio of the first dimension to the radial dimension of the rotating portion 221 within this range, the relative dimensions of the first dimension and the radial dimension of the rotating portion 221 are within a reasonable range, which helps to improve the overall coordination between the knob 22 and the display module 21.

[0085] It should be noted that, in the orthographic projection onto a plane perpendicular to the front-back direction of the garment processing equipment, the projected outline of the rotating part 221 can be circular or non-circular, such as elliptical or polygonal. In embodiments where the projected outline of the rotating part 221 is non-circular, the radial dimension D of the rotating part 221 refers to the diameter of the circle corresponding to the rotation trajectory of the rotating part 221.

[0086] For example, the first dimension w is 170mm-230mm. That is, 170mm≤w≤230mm. For example, w can be 170mm, 172mm, 175mm, 180mm, 185mm, 188mm, 190mm, 196mm, 198mm, 205mm, 218mm, 226mm, 230mm, etc. By controlling the first dimension w within this range, the size of the display module 21 between the first knob 22aa and the second knob 22b is reasonable, which helps to ensure that the size of the first display screen exposed to the appearance surface along the first horizontal direction is reasonable, thereby helping to ensure the readability of the first display screen.

[0087] For example, the radial dimension D of the rotating part 221 is 57mm-80mm. That is, 57mm≤D≤80mm, and D can be 57mm, 58mm, 59mm, 60mm, 61mm, 65mm, 68mm, 70mm, 71mm, 75mm, 80mm, etc. In this way, on the one hand, the rotating part 221 has sufficient size for user operation, and on the other hand, the size of the rotating part 221 does not excessively increase the size of the control device 20 along the height direction.

[0088] In some embodiments, the ratio of the first dimension w to the dimension L1 of the control device in the first horizontal direction is 0.4-0.77, i.e., 0.4 ≤ w / L1 ≤ 0.77. For example, w / L1 can be 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.77, etc. In this way, by limiting w / L1 to this range, there is a sufficient gap between the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b, so that the dimension of the first display screen located between the first knob and the second knob in the first horizontal direction is large enough, and the area used by the display module 21 for display (i.e., the area viewed by the user) is large enough.

[0089] Some implementation schemes, such as Figure 7 As shown, in the orthographic projection onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part 221, the first display screen 211 and the first knob 22a have an overlapping area, and the first display screen 211 and the second knob 22b have an overlapping area.

[0090] In this embodiment, a portion of the rotating part 221 of the first knob 22a is overlapped on the side of the first display screen 211 facing the exterior surface, and a portion of the rotating part 221 of the second knob 22b is overlapped on the side of the first display screen 211 facing the exterior surface. That is, the two edges of the first display screen 211 along the first direction are respectively covered by the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b, and the covered portions of the first display screen 211 are not exposed on the exterior surface of the garment processing device. A portion of the peripheral contour of the rotating part 221 of the first knob 22a and a portion of the peripheral contour of the rotating part 221 of the second knob 22b can respectively serve as the boundaries of the two ends of the first display screen 211 along the first direction, resulting in better aesthetic coordination and / or matching between the rotating part 221 of the first knob 22a and the display module 21, and between the rotating part 221 of the second knob 22b and the first display screen 211, thus improving the overall aesthetics of the control device 20. Furthermore, the first display screen 211 can adopt a regular rectangular shape, eliminating the need for an irregular shape, which helps reduce the cost and manufacturing difficulty of the first display screen 211.

[0091] For example, the first display screen 211 is rectangular and extends along a first direction, with the shorter rectangular side of the first display screen 211 at least partially located within the overlapping area. The use of a regular rectangular shape for the first display screen 211 helps reduce production costs.

[0092] In some implementations, the boundary of the first display screen 211 in the first direction does not exceed the vertical midline of the first knob 22a, and the boundary of the first display screen 211 in the first direction does not exceed the vertical midline of the second knob 22b. This ensures that, on the one hand, the size of the first display screen 211 along the first direction is controlled within a reasonable range, and on the other hand, the rotating portions 221 of the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b effectively shield the boundaries of the first display screen 211 at both ends along the first direction.

[0093] In some implementations, the first display screen 211 and the second display screen can be used in conjunction. This helps to increase the display area of ​​the control device 20.

[0094] For example, the display backgrounds of the first display screen 211 and the second display screen are coordinated. It should be noted that coordinated display backgrounds may include coordinated background colors and / or coordinated display graphics.

[0095] For example, the display background includes a background color, and the background color of the first display screen 211 and the background color of the second display screen have the same color scheme.

[0096] For example, the display graphics of the second display screen and the first display screen 211 are coordinated. The graphics on the first display screen 211 can be continuously moved from the edge of the first display screen 211 near the second display screen to the second display screen for display; and / or, the graphics on the second display screen can be continuously moved from the edge of the second display screen near the first display screen 211 to the first display screen 211 for display. In this way, the display coordination and interactivity of the first display screen 211 and the second display screen can be improved, giving the control device 20 a better sense of technology and improving the user experience.

[0097] In some implementations, the front door 11 has a clothing loading port. The clothing loading port is used to communicate with the clothing handling chamber for loading and unloading clothing.

[0098] For example, the garment handling device includes a door 30 for opening or closing the garment loading port.

[0099] In some embodiments, the control device 20 is positioned above the clothing dispensing opening. This ensures that the display module 21 and the knob 22 are at sufficient height in the vertical direction, allowing the user to operate the rotating part 221 and view the content displayed on the display module 21 without bending over or excessively bending over.

[0100] In some embodiments, the minimum vertical distance t1 between the control device 20 and the door 12 is 13mm-20mm. That is, 13mm≤t1≤20mm. For example, t1 can be 13mm, 13.2mm, 13.5mm, 14.0mm, 14.5mm, 14.9mm, 15.0mm, 15.2mm, 15.5mm, 15.8mm, 16.1mm, 16.8mm, 17.5mm, 19mm, 20mm, etc. By controlling t1 within this range, a suitable safety distance is maintained on the one hand, and a compact structure is also taken into account on the other hand.

[0101] In some embodiments, the minimum distance t2 between the top edges of the control device 20 and the housing 10 in the height direction is 14mm-23mm. That is, 14mm≤t2≤23mm. For example, t2 can be 14mm, 14.8mm, 15.0mm, 15.5mm, 16.0mm, 16.8mm, 17.0mm, 17.6mm, 18.5mm, 19.0mm, 20.7mm, 21.2mm, 22.0mm, 23mm, etc. By controlling t2 within this range, the mounting opening will not penetrate the top edge of the front sealing door 11, reducing the impact of the mounting opening on the structural strength of the front sealing door 11.

[0102] In some embodiments, the front sealing door 11 is a one-piece structure. This improves the integrity and strength of the front sealing door 11, enhances its appearance continuity, and helps to improve the aesthetics of the garment processing equipment.

[0103] For example, the top surface of the front door 11 is approximately flush with the top edge of the housing 10. This makes the front view of the housing 10 present a complete flat surface, which helps to enhance the visual continuity of the garment handling equipment.

[0104] It should be noted that "approximately flush" refers to visual flushness, allowing for certain manufacturing or other errors. In some embodiments, the error refers to the distance between the top surface of the front sealing door 11 and the top edge of the housing 10 not exceeding 6mm.

[0105] In some embodiments, the rotating part 221 protrudes from the outer surface 11a of the front sealing door 11. This makes it convenient for the user to hold the rotating part 221 and operate it.

[0106] In some embodiments, along the front-rear direction of the garment handling equipment, the outer surface of the first display screen is positioned rearward relative to the outer surface 11a of the front sealing door 11. That is, the first display screen is embedded inside the housing 10, which facilitates the installation of a protective cover on the front side of the first display screen to protect it from scratches and impacts.

[0107] In some implementations, the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b are symmetrically arranged in a plane orthographically projected perpendicular to the front-back direction of the garment processing equipment, and the plane of symmetry is a vertical plane passing through the midpoint of the left-right direction of the housing 10, and / or, the plane of symmetry is a vertical plane passing through the midpoint of the display module 21.

[0108] In this embodiment, the symmetrical arrangement makes the first knob 22a and the second knob 22b look the same, which helps to further improve the overall appearance coordination of the control device 20.

[0109] When the symmetrical plane is a vertical plane passing through the midpoint of the left and right directions of the cabinet 10, the display module 21 is centered, which helps to reduce the degree of line of sight deviation when the user operates the clothing processing equipment. Moreover, the centered setting can also more accurately design the backlight angle, making the clothing processing equipment more readable in strong light scenarios such as balconies.

[0110] In some embodiments, the dimension L1 of the control device 20 in the first horizontal direction is 280 mm (millimeters) - 420 mm. That is, 280 mm ≤ L1 ≤ 420 mm. For example, L1 can be 280 mm, 290 mm, 300 mm, 310 mm, 320 mm, 330 mm, 340 mm, 350 mm, 360 mm, 370 mm, 380 mm, 400 mm, 420 mm, etc. This makes the dimension of the control device 20 in the first horizontal direction reasonable, making the control device 20 easy to operate and / or view.

[0111] In some embodiments, the dimension L2 of the housing 10 in the first horizontal direction is 550mm-700mm. That is, 550mm≤L2≤700mm. For example, L2 can be 550mm, 560mm, 580mm, 600mm, 610mm, 620mm, 630mm, 640mm, 650mm, 660mm, 670mm, 680mm, 700mm, etc. In this way, the dimension of the housing 10 in the first horizontal direction is relatively close to the general size of the housing 10 of existing clothing processing equipment on the market, and therefore, it is more suitable for the installation space reserved for clothing processing equipment in the user's home.

[0112] By controlling L1 and L2 within a reasonable range, the relative ratio between the size of the control device 20 in the first horizontal direction and the size of the housing 10 in the first horizontal direction is reasonable. This makes the control device 20 easy to operate and / or view, and also prevents the control device 20 from excessively occupying the space of the housing 10 in the first horizontal direction.

[0113] In some embodiments, the dimension H2 of the control device 20 along the height direction is 57mm-80mm. That is, 57mm≤H2≤80mm. For example, H2 can be 57mm, 58mm, 60mm, 61mm, 65mm, 68mm, 70mm, 71mm, 75mm, 80mm, etc. This ensures that the control device 20 has sufficient dimensions in the height direction for easy operation and / or viewing. For example, it ensures that the display module 21 has sufficient dimensions in the height direction for good readability, and / or it ensures that the knob 22 (described below) has sufficient dimensions in the height direction for good operability.

[0114] In some embodiments, the height dimension h1 of the display module is 57mm-80mm. That is, 57mm≤h1≤80mm. For example, h1 can be 57mm, 58mm, 60mm, 61mm, 62mm, 65mm, 66mm, 69mm, 70mm, 75mm, 78mm, 80mm, etc. This ensures that the display module 21 has a suitable height dimension for easy viewing.

[0115] In some embodiments, the height of the housing 10 is the height of a standard housing. The height of the standard housing can be determined by the national or industry standards of the country to which it belongs. For example, in the washing machine industry in China, the standard housing height is 850mm. Of course, moderate manufacturing errors are allowed, such as an error of 20mm.

[0116] In some embodiments, the height dimension H1 of the housing 10 is 750mm-900mm. That is, 750mm≤H1≤900mm. For example, H1 can be 750mm, 760mm, 780mm, 800mm, 820mm, 850mm, 900mm, etc. This makes the height dimension H1 of the housing 10 relatively close to the common dimensions of housings of existing clothing processing equipment on the market, thus better matching the installation space reserved for clothing processing equipment in users' homes.

[0117] By controlling H1 and H2 within a reasonable range, the relative ratio between the dimensions of the control device 20 in the height direction and the dimensions of the box 10 in the height direction is reasonable. On the one hand, this makes the control device 20 easy to operate and / or view, and on the other hand, it prevents the control device 20 from excessively occupying the space of the box 10 in the height direction, such as not occupying the space of the clothing loading port as described below.

[0118] In some embodiments, the control device 20 is symmetrically arranged about a first line of symmetry in orthographic projection onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part 221. This first line of symmetry is parallel to a first horizontal direction and passes through the axis of the knob 22, specifically the axis of the rotating part 221. That is, the axis of the knob 22 and the axis of the rotating part 22 coincide. This helps improve the aesthetic harmony and / or symmetry between the knob 22 and the display module 21, thereby improving the aesthetic harmony and / or symmetry of the control device 20.

[0119] For example, the distance between the highest point of the rotating part 221 and the top edge of the display module 21 is also made equal to the distance between the lowest point of the rotating part 221 and the bottom edge of the display module 21.

[0120] like Figure 2 As shown, the first line of symmetry is the straight line indicated by S1.

[0121] In some embodiments, the control device 20 is symmetrically arranged about a second line of symmetry, which is parallel to the height direction of the garment handling equipment, in orthographic projection onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the rotating part 221. This helps to improve the aesthetic harmony and / or symmetry of the knob 22 and the display module 21, thereby improving the aesthetic harmony and / or symmetry of the control device 20.

[0122] The above description is merely an embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and scope of this application are included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A garment processing device, characterized in that, include: Box; A control device is disposed in the housing along a first horizontal direction. The control device includes a display module and at least one knob. When projected onto the plane where the display module is located, the outer periphery of the display module has at least one convex arc segment, which substantially coincides with the outer periphery of the knob.

2. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, When projected onto the plane where the display module is located, the projection of the convex arc segment does not exceed the projection of the knob.

3. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The knob includes a rotating part that can rotate relative to the housing. When projected onto the plane where the display module is located, the projection of the display module is in the shape of a racetrack. The outer contour line of the rotating part basically coincides with the convex arc segment of the racetrack shape.

4. The garment processing equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least one knob includes a first knob and a second knob, the first knob and the second knob are spaced apart along the first horizontal direction, and the display module is at least partially located between the first knob and the second knob.

5. The garment processing equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The display module includes a first display screen and a protective cover plate. The protective cover plate is stacked on the outside of the first display screen and projected onto the plane where the display module is located. The outer periphery of the protective cover plate defines the outer periphery of the display module.

6. The garment processing equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first display screen is at least partially disposed between the first knob and the second knob, and is projected onto a plane perpendicular to the axis of the knob portion. The first display screen and the first knob have overlapping areas.

7. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The housing includes a front door, and the garment processing equipment includes a door. The front sealing door is provided with an installation port, and the control device is located at the installation port; When projected onto the plane where the display module is located, the outline of the mounting port is racetrack-shaped, the outline of the control device is racetrack-shaped, and the outer periphery of the control device basically coincides with the outline of the mounting port.

8. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The control device extends along a first horizontal direction and is projected onto the plane where the display module is located. The contours of the two opposite ends of the control device in the first horizontal direction are convex circular arc segments.

9. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The control device extends along a first horizontal direction, and the size of the control device in the first horizontal direction is 280mm-420mm, and / or the size of the housing in the first horizontal direction is 550mm-700mm.

10. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The control device has a height dimension of 57mm-80mm in the garment processing equipment and / or the housing has a height dimension of 750mm-900mm in the garment processing equipment.

11. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The control device extends along a first horizontal direction and is projected onto the plane where the display module is located. The control device is symmetrically arranged about a first line of symmetry, wherein the first line of symmetry is parallel to the first horizontal direction and passes through the axis of the knob.

12. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The at least one knob includes a first knob and a second knob, which are arranged at a distance from each other along a first horizontal direction. The minimum distance between the rotating parts of the first knob and the rotating parts of the second knob in the first horizontal direction is a first dimension. The ratio of the first dimension to the dimension of the control device in the first horizontal direction is 0.4-0.77; And / or, the ratio of the first dimension to the radial dimension of the rotating part is 2.0-3.

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13. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The enclosure includes a front sealing door, and the control device is disposed on the front sealing door. The front sealing door is an integral structure, and the top surface of the front sealing door is approximately flush with the top edge of the enclosure.

14. The garment processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The housing includes a front sealing door, the control device is disposed on the front sealing door, and the knob protrudes from the outer surface of the front sealing door; and / or, the display module includes a first display screen, which is disposed rearward relative to the outer surface of the front sealing door along the front-rear direction of the garment processing equipment.

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