Interface and Laundry Treatment Apparatus having the Same

Abstract

The present application comprises: an encoder having a fixed part fixed to a first circuit board, a rotating part rotatably coupled to the fixed part, and a signal generator that transmits a control signal to a control circuit of the first circuit board when the rotating part rotates; an actuator having a shaft fixed to the rotating part, a handle fixed to the shaft and receiving a force required for the rotation of the shaft, a receiving space provided inside the handle, and a handle through hole that penetrates one side of the handle and communicates the receiving space with the outside; a display unit having a fastening body fixed to the fixed part by penetrating the shaft, a fixed body fixed to the fastening body and located inside the receiving space, a mounting space provided in the fixed body, a display fixed to the mounting space and displaying information, a second circuit board capable of controlling the display and communicating a control signal with the first circuit board, and a cover fixed to the fixed body and closing the mounting space. The invention relates to an interface and a clothing processing device equipped with said interface, the interface comprising: a selection unit provided within the said mounting space and transmitting a control signal to a control circuit of the second circuit board when a user's body comes into contact with the said cover; wherein the selection unit includes a first selection unit that receives a selection signal of a control command and a second selection unit that receives an execution signal or a suspension signal of a selected control command.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present application relates to an interface and a clothing processing device equipped with the interface. Background Technology

[0002] For electronic devices, including garment processing devices capable of washing and drying clothing (a general term for objects to be washed or dried), an input / output device (interface) for a user to input control commands to the electronic device is essential.

[0003] Among conventional interfaces, a display unit that displays a control command selectable by a user, a search unit that enables searching for a control command displayed on the display unit, a selection unit that enables a user to select a control command displayed on the display unit, and an input unit that requests the execution of a control command selected by the user are designed to be located in separate spaces (Publication No. 10-2014-0023986).

[0004] In other words, in a conventional interface, a display (LCD, LED panel, etc.) for displaying control commands, a knob or button for searching for control commands by displaying control commands that the electronic device can execute on the display, a button for inputting a control command for selecting a control command displayed on the display, and a button for inputting a control command requesting the execution of a selected control command were each located in separate spaces, and such an arrangement was a factor in determining the design of the interface (design of the control panel) located on the front surface of an electronic device such as a clothing processing device.

[0005] In the conventional interface of the above-described structure, each device including the display had to be distributed along the width direction of the electronic device or distributed along the height direction of the electronic device, so a lot of space was required for the installation of the interface.

[0006] Meanwhile, buttons provided in conventional interfaces are assembled into panels or control panels that form the exterior of electronic devices, and there was a need to reduce the assembly time of the buttons and minimize assembly defects. The problem to be solved

[0007] The present application aims to solve the problem of providing an interface in which the display of a control command, the search or modification of a displayed control command, and the selection of a displayed control command are integrated into a single device, and a clothing processing device equipped with said interface.

[0008] In addition, the present application aims to solve the problem of providing an interface capable of minimizing the space required for installation and a clothing processing device equipped with said interface.

[0009] In addition, the present application aims to solve the problem of providing a garment processing device equipped with a button that facilitates assembly and reduces the possibility of assembly defects. means of solving the problem

[0010] The present application comprises: an encoder having a fixed part fixed to a first circuit board, a rotating part rotatably coupled to the fixed part, and a signal generator that transmits a control signal to a control circuit of the first circuit board when the rotating part rotates; an actuator having a shaft fixed to the rotating part, a handle fixed to the shaft and receiving a force required for the rotation of the shaft, a receiving space provided inside the handle, and a handle through hole that penetrates one side of the handle and communicates the receiving space with the outside; a display unit having a fastening body fixed to the fixed part by penetrating the shaft, a fixed body fixed to the fastening body and located inside the receiving space, a mounting space provided in the fixed body, a display fixed to the mounting space and displaying information, a second circuit board capable of controlling the display and communicating a control signal with the first circuit board, and a cover fixed to the fixed body and closing the mounting space. An interface is provided that includes a selection unit provided inside the mounting space and which transmits a control signal to a control circuit of the second circuit board when the user's body comes into contact with the cover.

[0011] The above selection unit may include a first selection unit that receives a selection signal of a control command, and a second selection unit that receives an execution signal or a suspension signal of a selected control command.

[0012] The first selection unit and the second selection unit may be provided at a location that does not interfere with the display.

[0013] The above interface may further include a mounting body fixed inside the mounting space; a panel mounting portion provided on the mounting body for mounting the display; and a film mounting portion provided on the mounting body for mounting the first selection portion and the second selection portion.

[0014] The above film mounting portion may be located below the above panel mounting portion.

[0015] The above interface may further include: a first lamp and a second lamp provided on the second circuit board to emit light; a first lamp through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body to guide the light emitted from the first lamp to the first selection part; and a second lamp through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body to guide the light emitted from the second lamp to the second selection part.

[0016] The first selection part and the second selection part may be provided to be located between the cover and the display.

[0017] The above interface may further include: a second connector connecting the display to the second circuit board; a first connector connecting the first selection unit and the second selection unit to the second circuit board; a second connector through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body into which the display connector is inserted; and a first connector through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body into which the film connector is inserted.

[0018] The present application provides a space for receiving clothing and a drum that rotates by a driving unit; an encoder equipped with a first circuit board for controlling the driving unit, a fixed part fixed to the first circuit board, a rotating part rotatably coupled to the fixed part, and a signal generator that transmits a control signal to a control circuit of the first circuit board when the rotating part rotates; an actuator equipped with a shaft fixed to the rotating part, a handle fixed to the shaft and receiving a force required for the rotation of the shaft, a receiving space provided inside the handle, and a handle through hole that penetrates one side of the handle to communicate the receiving space with the outside; a display unit equipped with a fastening body fixed to the fixed part by penetrating the shaft, a fixed body fixed to the fastening body and located inside the receiving space, a mounting space provided in the fixed body, a display fixed to the mounting space and displaying information, a second circuit board capable of controlling the display and communicating a control signal with the first circuit board, and a cover fixed to the fixed body and closing the mounting space. The present invention provides a clothing processing device comprising: a selection unit provided inside the mounting space and transmitting a control signal to a control circuit of the second circuit board when the user's body comes into contact with the cover.

[0019] The above selection unit may include a first selection unit that receives a selection signal of a control command, and a second selection unit that receives an execution signal or a suspension signal of a selected control command.

[0020] The above clothing processing device may further include: a mounting body fixed inside the mounting space; a panel mounting part provided in the mounting body for mounting the display; and a film mounting part provided in the mounting body for providing a space for mounting the first selection part and the second selection part, and located below or above the panel mounting part.

[0021] The above clothing processing device may further include: a first lamp and a second lamp provided on the second circuit board to emit light; a first lamp penetration hole provided to penetrate the mounting body to guide the light emitted from the first lamp to the first selection part; and a second lamp penetration hole provided to penetrate the mounting body to guide the light emitted from the second lamp to the second selection part.

[0022] The above clothing processing device may further include: a second connector connecting the display to the second circuit board; a first connector connecting the first selection unit and the second selection unit to the second circuit board; a second connector through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body into which the display connector is inserted; and a first connector through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body into which the film connector is inserted. Effects of the invention

[0023] The present application provides an interface in which the display of a control command, the search or modification of a displayed control command, and the selection of a displayed control command are integrated into a single device, and a clothing processing device equipped with said interface.

[0024] In addition, the present application provides an interface capable of minimizing the space required for installation and a clothing processing device equipped with said interface.

[0025] In addition, the present application provides a garment processing device equipped with a button that facilitates assembly and reduces the possibility of assembly defects. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0026] Figures 1 and 2 illustrate an example of a clothing processing device. FIGS. 3 to 5 illustrate an example of an interface provided in a clothing processing device. Figure 6 illustrates an example of a display unit. Figure 7 illustrates an example of a front panel and button mounting portion. FIGS. 8 and FIGS. 9 illustrate an example of a combined structure of a button mounting part and a button. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0027] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a clothing processing device and a control method for the clothing processing device will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0028] As illustrated in FIG. 1, a clothing processing device (100) includes a cabinet (1) and an interface (P) provided in the cabinet (1). The interface (P) described in this application refers to a device or program that enables communication between a user and a clothing processing device (including other electronic devices such as a clothing processing device). Communication between a user and a clothing processing device refers to the process of a user inputting control commands to a clothing processing device and the process of a clothing processing device transmitting information to a user.

[0029] The cabinet (1) may be configured to include a cabinet body (11) with one side open and a panel (13) fixed to the open side of the cabinet body. FIG. 1 illustrates a case where the cabinet body (11) is configured with the front side open, and the panel (13) is configured as a front panel fixed to the cabinet body (11) to form the front side of the garment processing device.

[0030] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the front panel (13) is provided with a panel opening (131) that communicates the interior of the cabinet (1) with the outside. The panel opening (131) is provided to be closed by a door (132) that is rotatably fixed to the cabinet (1).

[0031] Inside the cabinet (1), there is a tub (2) that provides a space for storing water, and inside the tub, there is a drum (3) that is rotatably provided to provide a space for accommodating clothing (items to be washed or dried).

[0032] The above tub (2) may be provided as a cylindrical tub body (21) with a hollow interior. The above tub body (21) may be fixed inside the cabinet (1) through a tub support (22), and FIG. 2 illustrates an example in which the tub support (22) is provided with a spring (connecting the upper space of the tub body to the cabinet) and a damper (connecting the lower space of the tub body to the cabinet).

[0033] A tub inlet (211) is provided on the side facing the panel inlet (131) within the space provided by the tub body (21), and the panel inlet (131) and the tub inlet (211) are connected through a gasket (212). The gasket (212) is provided with an elastic material such as rubber and is a means to prevent water inside the tub body (21) from being discharged into the cabinet (1) and to minimize the transmission of vibrations of the tub body (21) to the cabinet (1).

[0034] The tub body (21) receives water through the water supply unit (23), and the water stored in the tub body (21) can be discharged to the outside of the cabinet (1) through the drainage unit (25).

[0035] The above drainage section (25) may be provided to include a pump (252) located at a point lower than the bottom surface of the tub body (21), a first drain pipe (251) connecting the tub body (21) and the pump (252), and a second drain pipe (253) that guides water discharged from the pump (252) to the outside of the cabinet.

[0036] The above water supply unit (23) may be equipped with a water supply pipe (231) connecting a water source located outside the cabinet and a tub body (21), and a water supply valve (233) that controls the opening and closing of the water supply pipe (231).

[0037] As shown in the drawing, the clothing processing device (100) may further be equipped with a detergent supply unit (24).

[0038] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the detergent supply unit (24) may be provided to include a drawer housing (241) provided inside the cabinet (1), a connecting pipe (242) connecting the drawer housing to a tub body (21), and a drawer (243) that can be withdrawn from the drawer housing (241) through a drawer inlet (133) provided on the front panel (13).

[0039] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the drawer (243) may be provided to include a chamber (245) that provides a space for storing detergent, and a discharge channel (247) that discharges the detergent inside the chamber to the drawer housing (241). The discharge channel (247) may be provided as a water trap (such as a siphon channel) that moves the liquid to the drawer housing (241) when the liquid level stored in the chamber (245) exceeds a preset level.

[0040] When the detergent supply unit (24) is provided in the clothing processing device (100), the water supply unit (23) may further be provided with a nozzle (232) that supplies water to the chamber (245). The nozzle (232) is fixed to the cabinet (1) to form the upper surface of the drawer housing (241), and the water supply pipe (231) may be provided to connect the nozzle (232) to the water supply source.

[0041] The drum (3) may be provided to include a cylindrical drum body (31) located inside the tub body (21) and a driving unit (32) that rotatably fixes the drum body (21) to the tub body (21).

[0042] A drum inlet (311) is provided on the side facing the tub inlet (211) within the space provided by the drum body (31). Accordingly, clothing can be fed into the drum body (31) through the panel inlet (131), the tub inlet (211), and the drum inlet (311).

[0043] The drum body (31) is provided with a drum through-hole (312) that communicates the interior of the drum body with the exterior. The drum through-hole (312) may be provided on the circumferential surface, the front surface (the surface surrounding the drum inlet), and the rear surface, respectively, of the drum body (31). Accordingly, water or detergent supplied into the tub body (21) can be supplied into the drum body (31) through the drum through-hole (312).

[0044] The above drive unit (32) may be provided to include a stator (321) fixed to the rear surface of the tub body (21) to form a rotating magnetic field, a rotor (322) that rotates by the rotating magnetic field, and a rotating shaft (323) that penetrates the rear surface of the tub body (21) to connect the drum body (31) and the rotor (322).

[0045] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the front panel (13) can be fixed to the cabinet body (11) through the panel support (12). That is, the panel support (12) can be fixed to the cabinet body (11), and the front panel (13) can be provided to be fixed to the panel support (12).

[0046] The above interface (P) may be fixed to the panel support (12) or fixed to the front panel (13).

[0047] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the interface (P) may be provided to include a circuit board (4, first circuit board) located inside the cabinet (1), an encoder (5, encoder) fixed to the first circuit board and located inside the cabinet (1), an actuator (7) connected to the encoder (5) through the front panel (13), and a display part (8) fixed to the encoder (5) through the front panel (13).

[0048] The first circuit board (4) is a board equipped with a control circuit necessary for controlling (power control, operation control) at least one of the driving unit (32), the water supply valve (233), and the pump (252), and can be fixed to the front panel (13) through a case (41). The first circuit board (4) may be provided with a first board board fixed to the case (41) and a control circuit (first circuit) fixed to the first board board.

[0049] The above case (41) may be provided with a position fixing part (411) for setting the position of the first circuit board (4). In this case, the first circuit board (4) may be provided with a board through-hole (42) into which the position fixing part (411) is inserted.

[0050] A wire (824) is connected to the display unit (8). The wire (824) may be provided as a power line that supplies power to the display unit, or as a communication line that enables the display unit (8) to communicate with devices located inside the cabinet, including the first circuit board (4).

[0051] The above position fixing part (411) may be provided with a fixing part through hole (413). In this case, the wire (824) can be extended into the interior of the cabinet (1) by being inserted into the fixing part through hole (413).

[0052] The first circuit board (4) may be provided with an input section (43), and FIG. 4 illustrates an example in which the input section is provided with a first input section (43a) and a second input section (43b).

[0053] The first input unit (43a) is provided as a means for inputting a control command requesting power supply to the clothing processing device (100), and the second input unit (43b) may be provided as a means for inputting a command requesting the execution of a control command displayed on the display unit (8), or a command requesting the temporary suspension of a control command currently being executed by the clothing processing device (100). The first input unit (43a) and the second input unit (43b) are fixed to the first circuit board so as to be connected to the control circuit of the first circuit board (4).

[0054] As shown in FIG. 3, the first input unit (43a) and the second input unit (43b) are provided to be exposed to the outside of the cabinet (1) through the button mounting unit (135) and may be provided to generate a control signal by detecting static electricity of the user's body.

[0055] The button mounting portion (135) may be provided with a first mounting portion (135a) and a second mounting portion (135b) that penetrate the front panel (13). In this case, the first input portion (43a) may be located in the first mounting portion (135a), and the second input portion (43b) may be located in the second mounting portion (135b).

[0056] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the first input section (43a) and the second input section (43b) may be provided with the same structure. That is, the first input section (43a) may be provided with a button (431) located in the first mounting section (135a) and a button connector (436) that connects the button (431) to the control circuit of the first circuit board (4), and the second input section (43b) may be provided with a button (431) located in the second mounting section (135b) and a button connector (436) that connects the button (431) to the control circuit of the first circuit board (4).

[0057] The first input unit (43a) and the second input unit (43b) may be provided in a divided space between the left and right spaces of the display unit (8), or in a divided space between the upper and lower spaces of the display unit (8), or may be arranged vertically or horizontally in either the left or right space of the display unit (8).

[0058] The encoder (5) is a means for rotatably fixing the actuator (7) to the first circuit board (4) and is a means for generating an electrical signal when the actuator (7) rotates (or generating an electrical signal set differently according to the rotation angle of the actuator).

[0059] The encoder (5) may be configured to include a fixed part (51) fixed to the first circuit board (4) to which the display part (8) is fixed, a rotating part (52) rotatably provided on the fixed part (51) to which the actuator (7) is fixed, and a signal generating part (54) that generates an electrical signal when the rotating part (52) rotates.

[0060] The above fixing part (51) is fixed to the first substrate board, and the signal generating part (54) is connected to the control circuit of the first circuit board (4). The above fixing part (51) may be provided with a body through-hole (53) that is connected to the substrate through-hole (42) (connected to the fixing part through-hole).

[0061] The above-mentioned rotating part (52) may be provided as a cylindrical rotating body rotatably coupled to the above-mentioned fixed part (51).

[0062] The signal generating unit (54) may be configured to include a magnet fixed to the rotating unit (52), a sensor equipped on the fixed unit (51) for detecting magnetic force, and a terminal connecting the control circuit of the first circuit board (4) and the sensor. The magnet may be configured by arranging a plurality of permanent magnets spaced apart along the circumferential surface of the rotating unit (52).

[0063] To prevent foreign substances from entering the encoder (5), the interface (P) may further be provided with an encoder cover (6).

[0064] The encoder cover (6) may be provided to include a pipe-shaped cover body (61) that is fixed to the first circuit board (4) and surrounds the encoder (5), and a cover through hole (62) that penetrates the cover body (61) and into which the encoder (5) is inserted.

[0065] As illustrated in FIG. 5, the actuator (7) may be provided to include a shaft (71) that penetrates the front panel (13) and is fixed to the rotating part (52), and a handle (73) that is fixed to the shaft (71) and is located outside the cabinet (1).

[0066] The cabinet (1) is provided with a panel penetration hole (134, see FIG. 3) that penetrates the front panel (13), and the shaft (71) can be inserted into the panel penetration hole (134) and coupled to the rotating part (52).

[0067] The shaft (71) may be provided to include a shaft body (711) fixed to the rotating part (52), a disc-shaped base (713) fixed to the circumferential surface of the shaft body, and a shaft through-hole (715) that penetrates the shaft body (711) and is connected to the body through-hole (53) of the encoder.

[0068] The handle (73) is fixed to the shaft (71) so as to be located outside the cabinet (1). Therefore, when the user rotates the handle (73), the rotating part (52) will rotate by the shaft (71).

[0069] The handle (73) is provided in a cylindrical shape having an internal receiving space (731) and can be fixed to the base (713). On one side of the handle (73), a handle through hole (732) is provided to communicate the receiving space (731) with the outside and to expose the display part (8) to the outside.

[0070] The above display unit (8) may be provided to include a housing (81) fixed to the fixed part (51) of the encoder and located inside the receiving space (731) of the actuator, a display (84) fixed to the housing and displaying information (information related to the control, operation, etc. of the clothing processing device), and a circuit board (82, second circuit board, display unit circuit board) provided in the housing and equipped with a control circuit (second circuit) that controls the display (84).

[0071] The above housing (81) may be provided to include a fastening body (813) that is inserted into the shaft through hole (715) and the body through hole (53) and fixed to the fixing part (51), and a fixing body (811) that is fixed to the fastening body (813) and located inside the receiving space (731).

[0072] The fixed body (811) can be provided in any shape that can be inserted into the receiving space (731), and the drawing illustrates an example in which the fixed body (811) is provided in a cylindrical shape.

[0073] A mounting space (812) is formed inside the fixed body (811), and a fixed body through hole is provided on the surface facing the direction in which the handle through hole (732) is located within the space provided by the fixed body (811).

[0074] The above-mentioned fastening body (813) can be provided in any shape as long as it can be inserted into the shaft through-hole (715) and the body through-hole (53) of the encoder, and the drawing illustrates an example in which the fastening body (813) is provided in a cylindrical shape. The fastening body (813) is provided with a fastening body through-hole (814) that connects the mounting space (812) and the substrate through-hole (42).

[0075] The second circuit board (82) is inserted into the mounting space (812), and the wire (824) connected to the second circuit board (82) can be pulled out to the outside of the housing (81) through the fastening body through hole (814). The second circuit board (82) may be provided with a second circuit board and a control circuit (second circuit) fixed to the second circuit board. The wire (824) may be provided to connect the control circuit of the second circuit board (82) to the control circuit of the first circuit board (4).

[0076] In order to prevent water and foreign substances from entering the display (84) and the second circuit board (82), the display unit (8) may be further provided with a cover (85) that is fixed to the fixed body (811) or the mounting unit (83) to be described later. FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which the cover (85) is fixed to the mounting unit (83) through a cover fixing projection (851) that is coupled to the cover fastening hole (836) of the mounting unit (83). The cover (85) must be made of a material having a transparency such that the information displayed on the display (84) can be viewed from the outside.

[0077] The above display unit (8) may be equipped with a plurality of lamps. FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which the lamps are equipped with a first lamp (821), a second lamp (822), and a third lamp (823), wherein the lamps (821, 822, 823) may be fixed to the second circuit board (82) and connected to the control circuit of the second circuit board.

[0078] The second circuit board (82) can control the display (84) so ​​that preset information is displayed according to the rotation of the handle (73) (according to the electrical signal provided by the signal generator).

[0079] In order to maintain the gap between the second circuit board (82) and the display (84), prevent damage to the lamp (821), and guide the light emitted from the lamps (821, 822, 823) to the outside of the mounting space (812), a mounting part (83) may be provided in the mounting space (812).

[0080] The above mounting part (83) may be provided as a mounting body (83a) that is fixed to the above fixed body (811) and located inside the above mounting space (812). The above mounting body (83a) may be provided in any shape as long as it can be inserted into the above mounting space (812), and the drawing illustrates an example in which the above mounting body (83a) is provided in a roughly cylindrical shape.

[0081] The above mounting body (83a) may be provided with a panel mounting portion (83b) that provides a space for mounting the display (84), a film mounting portion (83c) in which a selection portion (9) to be described later is mounted, and a lamp mounting portion (83d) into which the third lamp (823) is inserted.

[0082] The panel mounting portion (83b) may be provided with a groove that accommodates the back and edge of the display (84) by concavely bending one side of the mounting body (83a). The film mounting portion (83c) and the lamp mounting portion (83d) may be located anywhere in the upper, lower, left, and right spaces of the panel mounting portion (83b). FIG. 6 illustrates an example in which the film mounting portion (83c) is placed in the lower space of the panel mounting portion (83b) and the lamp mounting portion (83d) is placed in the upper space of the panel mounting portion (83b).

[0083] The above display (84) is connected to the control circuit of the second circuit board (82) through a connector (841, second connector), and the panel mounting portion (83b) may be provided with a second connector through-hole (834) through which the second connector (841) passes.

[0084] The film mounting portion (83c) is provided with a first lamp through-hole (831) that guides the light emitted from the first lamp (821) toward the direction where the cover (85) is located, and a second lamp through-hole (832) that guides the light emitted from the second lamp (822) toward the direction where the cover (85) is located.

[0085] The lamp mounting portion (83d) may be provided with a third lamp through-hole (833) that guides the light emitted from the third lamp (823) to the cover (85).

[0086] The interface (P) may further be provided with a selection unit (9) that is provided inside the mounting space (812) and transmits a control signal to the control circuit of the second circuit board (82) when the user's body comes into contact with the cover (85).

[0087] The above selection unit (9) may be provided to include a touch film (91) located on the film mounting unit (83c) that generates a control signal when the user's body contacts the cover (85), and a connector (92, first connector) that connects the touch film (91) to the control circuit of the second circuit board (82).

[0088] The mounting body (83a) is provided with a first connector through-hole (835) into which the first connector (92) is inserted, which is formed to penetrate the film mounting portion (83c), and the back surface of the second circuit board (82) may be provided with a terminal (825) to which the first connector (92) is fixed. The terminal (825) is a means for connecting the first connector (92) to the control circuit of the second circuit board (82).

[0089] The touch film (91) may be provided to include a first selection unit (911) for receiving a selection signal of a control command, and a second selection unit (912) for receiving an execution signal or a stop signal of a selected control command.

[0090] Characters or symbols such as selection or input may be displayed on the first selection unit (911), and characters or symbols such as execution or interruption may be displayed on the second selection unit (912). The characters or symbols displayed on the first selection unit (911) may be provided so that they can be recognized from the outside when the first lamp (821) emits light, and the characters or symbols displayed on the second selection unit (912) may be provided so that they can be recognized from the outside when the second lamp (822) emits light.

[0091] Since the first selection unit (911) and the second selection unit (912) are located in the film mounting unit (83c) and the display (84) is located in the panel mounting unit (83b), the information displayed on the display (84) is not obscured by the selection units (911, 912).

[0092] When the interface is provided with the structure described above, the cover (85) will be divided into a first display area (852) where information provided by the display (84) is displayed, a second display area (853) where light emitted from the third lamp (823) is displayed, and an input area (854) where information displayed on the selection parts (911, 912) is displayed and control commands are received from the user.

[0093] Unlike as illustrated in FIG. 6, the touch film (91) may be provided to be positioned between the cover (85) and the display (84). In this case, it is preferable that the function of the first selection unit and the function of the second selection unit be provided to be a means of executing control commands displayed on the display (84).

[0094] Since the clothing processing device (100) of the above-described structure has a structure in which the display of control commands, the search or change of displayed control commands, and the selection of displayed control commands are integrated into a single interface (P), the space required for the installation of the interface (P) can be minimized.

[0095] FIG. 7 illustrates the specific structure of the first mounting part (135a) and the second mounting part (135b) to which the first input part (43a) and the second input part (43b) are fixed.

[0096] The first mounting part (135a) may be provided with a mounting hole (136) provided to penetrate the front panel (13), a bracket (137) provided in a C-shape at the edge of the mounting hole (136), and a positioning part (138) provided on the bracket (137). The bracket (137) and the positioning part (138) are located inside the cabinet (1).

[0097] The second mounting part (135b) may be provided with the same structure as the first mounting part (135a), except for the location where it is provided. That is, the second mounting part (135b) may be provided with a mounting hole (136) located opposite to the first mounting part (135a) with the panel penetration hole (134) as the center, a bracket (137) provided in a C-shape along the edge of the mounting hole, and a position setting part (138) provided on the bracket.

[0098] The above input units (43a, 43b) are means for inputting at least one of a control command to supply power to the display unit (8), a control command to supply power to the driving unit (32), a control command to request operation of the driving unit (32), and a control command to request cessation of operation of the driving unit (32).

[0099] The first input unit (43a) is provided as a power button for inputting a control command to supply power to at least one of the display unit (8) and the driving unit (32), and the second input unit (43b) may be provided as a control button capable of inputting at least one of a control command requesting the operation of the driving unit (32) (a control command requesting the execution of a control command selected by the user) and a control command requesting the cessation of operation of the driving unit (32).

[0100] As previously explained, the first input section (43a) and the second input section (43b) are provided with the button (431) and the button connector (436). As illustrated in FIG. 8, the button (431) may be provided to include a support body (433) that is supported by the bracket (137) and located inside the cabinet (1), a contact body (432) that is fixed to the support body (433) and exposed to the outside of the cabinet (1) through the mounting hole (136), and a body fastening section (434) that fixes the support body (433) to the cabinet (1).

[0101] The above body fastening part (434) may be provided with two or more hooks that protrude from the support body (433) and can be coupled to the bracket (137).

[0102] The width of the contact body (432) is set to be narrower than the width of the support body (433), and the support body (433) is provided with an insertion part (437) that is inserted into the open space (137a) of the C-shaped bracket (137).

[0103] As illustrated in FIG. 9, when the insertion part (437) is inserted into the open space of the bracket (137), the edge of the support body (433) is supported by the bracket (137), and the body fastening part (434) is fastened to the bracket (137). Therefore, the button (431) of the above-described structure can be easily assembled to the front panel (13) because the body fastening part (434) is coupled to the bracket (137) when the contact body (432) is pressed after the insertion part (437) is inserted into the open space (137a) of the bracket (137).

[0104] Despite the bracket (137), insertion body (437), and body fastening part (434) described above, a problem may occur where the edge of the contact body (432) and the edge of the mounting hole (136) do not match due to assembly tolerances, etc.

[0105] In order to prevent a step difference greater than designed from being formed between the surface of the contact body (432) and the surface of the front panel (13), or to prevent the contact body (432) from being assembled in a rotated state inside the mounting hole (136), the button (431) may be provided with a guide (435) to which the positioning part (138) is coupled to prevent rotation of the button (431).

[0106] The positioning part (138) is provided with a projection (138a) protruding from the bracket (137) toward the interior of the cabinet (1) (in a direction away from the front panel), and the guide (435) may be provided with a first rib (435a) and a second rib (435b) provided on the support body (433) to provide a space for receiving the projection (138a).

[0107] Considering the assembly of the above button (431), it is preferable that the projection (138a) be fixed to the bracket (137) so as to be positioned opposite to the open space (137a) of the bracket (137), and that the first rib (435a) and the second rib (435b) be fixed to the support body (433) so as to be positioned opposite to the insertion body (437).

[0108] Meanwhile, the case (41) to which the first circuit board (4) is fixed can be fixed to the position setting part (138). That is, the projection (138a) is provided with a projection through-hole (138b), and the case (41) may be provided with a fastening projection (414) that engages with the projection through-hole (138b). Alternatively, the case (41) may be fixed to the projection (138a) through a bolt.

[0109] As previously explained, the contact body (432) is connected to the control circuit of the first circuit board (4) through a button connector (436) fixed to the first circuit board (4), and the button connector (436) may be configured to generate a control signal when the user's body comes into contact with the contact body (432). In this case, the button connector (436) may be provided with a touch film fixed to the support body (433) and a conductor connecting the touch film and the control circuit of the first circuit board (4).

[0110] Unlike the above, the button connector (436) may be configured to generate a control signal when an external force pressing the contact body (432) toward the inside of the cabinet (1) is recognized.

[0111] The structure and control method of the clothing processing device described above are examples, and therefore the scope of the rights of this application is not limited to the examples described above. Explanation of the symbols

[0112] 100: Garment Processing Unit 1: Cabinet 13: Front Panel 135: Button mounting part 135a: First mounting part 135b: Second mounting part 136: Mounting hole 137: Bracket 138: Positioning part 138a: Protrusion 138b: Protrusion through hole 2: Tub 3: Drum P: Interface 4: First circuit board 41: Case 414: Fastening projection 43: Input part 43a: 1st input section 43b: 2nd input section 431: Button 432: Contact body 433: Support body 434: Body fastening part 435: Guide 435a: 1st Rib 435b: 2nd Rib 436: Button connector 437: Insertion body 5: Encoder 6: Encoder cover 7: Actuator 8: Display 81: Housing 811: Fixed body 812: Mounting space 813: Fastening body 814: Fastening body through hole 82: Second circuit board 821: 1st Lamp 822: 2nd Lamp 823: 3rd Lamp 824: Wire 83: Mounting part 83a: Mounting body 83b: Panel mounting section 83c: Film mounting section 83d: Lamp mounting section 831: 1st lamp through-hole 832: 2nd lamp through-hole 833: 3rd lamp through-hole 834: 2nd connector through-hole 835: 1st connector through-hole 836: Cover fastening hole 84: Display 85: Cover 9: Selection 91: Touch film 911: First selection unit 912: Second selection unit 92: 1st Connector

Claims

Claim 1 An encoder having a fixed part fixed to a first circuit board, a rotating part rotatably coupled to the fixed part, and a signal generator that transmits a control signal to a control circuit of the first circuit board when the rotating part rotates; an actuator having a shaft fixed to the rotating part, a handle fixed to the shaft that receives a force required for the rotation of the shaft, a receiving space provided inside the handle, and a handle through hole that penetrates one side of the handle to communicate the receiving space with the outside; a display unit having a fastening body fixed to the fixed part by penetrating the shaft, a fixed body fixed to the fastening body and located inside the receiving space, a mounting space provided in the fixed body, a display fixed to the mounting space that displays information, a second circuit board capable of controlling the display and communicating a control signal with the first circuit board, and a cover fixed to the fixed body that closes the mounting space. An interface characterized by comprising: a selection unit provided within the mounting space and having a touch film that generates a control signal when a user's body contacts the cover, and a first connector that connects the touch film to a control circuit of the second circuit board. Claim 2 An interface according to claim 1, wherein the touch film is disposed in front of the second circuit board and the first connector is fixed to the back surface of the second circuit board. Claim 3 An interface according to claim 1, characterized in that the first connector is provided at the lower part of the touch film. Claim 4 An interface according to paragraph 2, characterized in that the back surface of the second circuit board is provided with a terminal to which the first connector is fixed. Claim 5 An interface according to claim 4, characterized in that the first connector passes the bottom of the second circuit board and is fixed to the terminal. Claim 6 An interface according to claim 1, further comprising: a mounting body fixed inside the mounting space; a panel mounting portion provided on the mounting body for mounting the display; and a film mounting portion provided on the mounting body for mounting the selection portion. Claim 7 An interface characterized by further including, in claim 6, a first connector through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body and into which the first connector is inserted. Claim 8 An interface according to claim 7, characterized in that the first connector through-hole is provided so as not to overlap with the touch film. Claim 9 An interface according to claim 6, wherein the touch film is located on one side of the film mounting portion, and a part of the first connector is located on the one side of the film mounting portion. Claim 10 An interface characterized by further including, in claim 7, a lamp provided on the second circuit board that emits light; and a lamp penetration hole provided to penetrate the mounting body and guide the light emitted from the lamp to the selection part. Claim 11 An interface according to claim 10, characterized in that the lamp is provided on the front surface of the second circuit board and the first connector is fixed to the back surface of the second circuit board. Claim 12 An interface according to claim 10, characterized in that the first connector through-hole is provided at the lower part of the lamp through-hole. Claim 13 An interface according to claim 7, further comprising: a second connector connecting the display to the second circuit board; and a second connector through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body into which the second connector is inserted, wherein the first connector through-hole is provided at the lower part of the second connector through-hole. Claim 14 An interface according to claim 1, wherein the selection part is provided to be located between the cover and the display. Claim 15 An interface according to claim 1, wherein the selection unit comprises a first selection unit that receives a selection signal of a control command, and a second selection unit that receives an execution signal or a suspension signal of a selected control command. Claim 16 An interface according to claim 15, wherein the first connector is provided as a single unit and connects the first selection unit and the second selection unit to the second circuit board. Claim 17 An interface according to claim 15, further comprising: a mounting body fixed inside the mounting space; a panel mounting portion provided on the mounting body for mounting the display; a film mounting portion provided on the mounting body for mounting the selection portion; a first lamp and a second lamp provided on the second circuit board for emitting light; a first connector through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body for inserting the first connector; a first lamp through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body for guiding light emitted from the first lamp to the first selection portion; and a second lamp through-hole provided to penetrate the mounting body for guiding light emitted from the second lamp to the second selection portion; wherein the first connector through-hole is provided between the first lamp through-hole and the second lamp through-hole.

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