USER INTERFACE SUPPORT MECHANISM

Abstract

The invention relates to a user interface system (10) which includes at least one touch screen (21) to enable control of the operating parameters of the electronic household appliance to which it is connected, and the said touch screen (21) is positioned adjacent to a surface plate (50) of the electronic household appliance in such a way as to detect touch. Figure 1

Description

1 TARIFF USER INTERFACE SUPPORT MECHANISM TECHNICAL AREA 5 The invention enables the control of the operating parameters of electronic household appliances to which it is connected. including at least one touchscreen to enable, said touchscreen, on the side of a surface plate of an electronic household appliance that can detect touch It relates to a user interface system in which it is located. 10 PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE User interface systems are widely used in electronic household appliances today. is used. With the development of touchscreen technology, such interfaces have become commonplace. by integrating into devices, allowing users to directly control operating parameters. It provides opportunities. Especially for ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and In appliances such as induction cooktops, these interfaces offer ease of use and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. It is configured as an embedded system to provide user interface systems. typically a touchscreen, electronic board and supporting mechanical components 20 It includes a touchscreen, placed under a surface plate of the household appliance. It allows users to control the surface. However, a significant technical problem encountered in user interface systems is, The electronic circuit board to which the touchscreen is attached may bend and sag over time. This is because the area outside the screen is different from the rigid structure where the screen is located. This is due to its greater susceptibility to bending. Bending of the electronic circuit board, This causes the contact between the touchscreen and the surface plate to be interrupted, and this This situation reduces screen sensitivity, leading to usage disruptions. [Loss of contact] As a result, the screen may become unresponsive or there may be inconsistencies in touch sensitivity. 30 This occurrence negatively impacts the user experience and the reliability of the device. It reduces the temperature, especially in appliances exposed to high temperatures such as induction cooktops. This problem is becoming more pronounced and can lead to malfunctions in the long run. Solving this problem with different printing elements for different regions also leads to assembly difficulties. 35 and this leads to increased costs, in which case the aim is to prevent sagging of the screen. This also means that the contact force with the surface is sacrificed. 2 In conclusion, all the problems mentioned above necessitate an innovation in the relevant technical field. It has made it mandatory. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 5 The present invention aims to eliminate the aforementioned disadvantages and contribute to the relevant technical field. It is related to a user interface, aiming to bring new advantages. One aim of the invention is to prevent the structure to which the touchscreen is connected from sagging, resulting in a 10 The goal is to create a user interface to resolve the emerging contactless issues. Another purpose of the invention is to enable the operation of touch screens on induction cooktops. The goal is to create a user interface with improved performance. All the purposes mentioned above and those that will emerge from the detailed explanation below. The present invention aims to enable the operation of electronic household appliances to which it is connected. including at least one touchscreen to allow control of its parameters, the touchscreen mentioned refers to electronic household appliances that can detect touch. It is a user interface system located adjacent to a surface plate. Accordingly, 20 Its innovation lies in the fact that it includes an electronic circuit board to which the aforementioned touchscreen is connected. at least one card that serves the purpose of holding the aforementioned electronic board adjacent to the surface plate. It must include a holder, at least one of which does not have a touchscreen on the card holder in question. The inclusion of an off-screen area generates force that pushes the card holder toward the surface plate. and must include a printing assembly with at least two printing elements in contact with the card holder, 25 the aforementioned print group, the part containing the touchscreen, is towards the surface plate. a push-button system containing at least one pressure element aligned with the touchscreen. The inclusion of an under-screen group will cause the printing group to push the off-screen area towards the surface plate. a screen containing at least one printing element connected to the line of the off-screen area as shown. The inclusion of an external group means the card holder contacts the electronic card and is positioned 30 degrees towards the surface plate. extending along a vertical axis and equal to the height of a wall along the said vertical axis It must include at least one vertical wall of sufficient length, the card holder, the off-screen area extending along the vertical axis in line with and at the aforementioned wall height along the vertical axis It includes at least one support extension that has a greater extension height. Thus, the bending of the card holder is prevented thanks to the support extensions. 35 3 Another possible configuration feature of the invention is the user interface system. The electronic household appliance it's connected to is an induction cooktop, and the touchscreen the surface plane it contacts, the coil group of the aforementioned induction cooker It has an upper glass panel located next to it. Thus, in induction cooktops, the user Contact problems encountered during the assembly of interface systems have been prevented. 5 is happening. Another possible configuration of the invention involves attaching the card holder to an electronic household appliance. numerous mounting tabs on the surface facing the electronic household appliance for securing it in place. This includes the fact that the printing elements are connected to the aforementioned mounting brackets. 10 Thus, the card holder is securely mounted to the electronic household appliance and The stability of the touchscreen is being improved. Another possible configuration of the invention is one in which the pressure element is a spring. This ensures that the card holder is pushed against the surface plate with continuous pressure, 15 The continuous contact between the touchscreen and the surface plate is maintained. Another characteristic of a possible configuration of the invention is that all the springs are identical. Thus The electronic board is supported evenly by equalizing the pressure force at all points. This is ensured, and the production process is standardized, resulting in ease of assembly. 20 Another possible configuration of the invention features an electronic circuit board from within. It must contain at least one through opening for the fixing extension to pass through. This allows the electronic board to... the invention can fulfill its function even in configurations that are wider than a card holder It is possible. 25 Another possible configuration of the invention features a vertical wall support extension. The reason is that it is positioned on top of it. Thus, the support extension benefits from the rigidity of the vertical wall. By utilizing this, it is ensured that it has a stronger support structure and card holder. No additional space is needed for the support extension. 30 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1 shows a representative exploded isometric view of the user interface that is the subject of the invention. It has been given. 35 4 Figure 2 shows a representative isometric view of the card holder of the user interface that is the subject of the invention. The appearance is given. Figure 3 shows the user interface, which is the subject of the invention, connected to an electronic household appliance. A representative cross-sectional view is given. 5 Figure 4 shows a user interface, the subject of the invention, connected to an induction cooktop. A representative exploded isometric view of the structure is provided. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 10 This detailed explanation of the invention does not merely aim to improve understanding of the subject matter; it does not contain any other information. This is explained with examples that will not create a limiting effect. Figure 1 shows a representative exploded isometric view of the user interface system (10) that is the subject of the invention. The appearance is given. The mentioned user interface system (10) has the operating parameters. to be connected by being embedded in an electronic household appliance in order to allow control It is structured. For this purpose, the user interface system (10) requires at least one touch screen (21) It includes a touch screen (21) to which the user interface system (10) is connected. reflecting the operating parameters and similar information of electronic household appliances and 20 It is a screen that allows the user to control these parameters via touch. The touchscreen here (21) is a TFT (Thin Film Transistor) in a preferred configuration. The screen is one example. Electronic appliances include ovens, refrigerators, washing machines, and dishwashers. These could be a clothes dryer, a vacuum cleaner, or a stove. However, the preferred option is... The subject of the invention is a user interface system (10), an induction cooktop (100) 25 It is located on this. Details regarding this structure are given in Figure 4. This Details regarding the organizational structure will be explained below. The touch screen (21) will make contact with a surface plate (50) of the electronic household appliance. It is positioned as follows. The mentioned surface plate (50) is 30 on the touch screen (21). It is transparent so that the image can be seen, and it also handles touch sensitivity via a touchscreen. (21) is structured in such a way as to transmit. In other words, the user essentially has a surface by touching the plate (50), the touch screen (21) detects this movement and functions It is seen. The touch screen (21) is connected to an electronic board (20). The mentioned electronic circuit board (20), electronic components necessary for the operation of the touch screen (21) 35 It is a circuit board containing a user interface system (10) at least one card holder It includes (30). The electronic card (20) is connected to the aforementioned card holder (30). The card holder (30) is the housing that holds the electronic card (20). The card holder (30) is a preferred It is manufactured from plastic-based materials in its structure. The card holder (30) serves to hold the electronic card (20) against the surface plate (50). Thus, the touchscreen (21) is in constant contact with the surface plate (50). 5 For the touchscreen (21) to function, this contact must not be interrupted. Therefore, the user interface system (10) is directed towards the surface plate (50) of the electronic board (20). a pressure group with pressure elements (41) that produce force to push continuously (40) includes. The printing group (40) touches the card holder (30) on the vertical axis (z). a sub-screen group (42) and touch 10 supporting from a line where the screen (21) is located a screen supporting from an alignment in an off-screen area (22) where the screen (21) is not present It includes the external group (43). The card holder (30) includes at least one vertical wall (32). The aforementioned vertical wall (32) is a It lies along the vertical axis (z) and the wall height along the aforementioned vertical axis (z) is 15 It has a length of up to (321). The vertical axis (z) is connected to the card holder (30) and the surface plate (50). It is a vertical axis. In a possible configuration, there can be more than one vertical axis on the card holder (30). There is a wall (32). The function of the vertical wall / walls (32) is the electronic board (20) The electronic board (20) is to support it. It is placed against this vertical wall / walls (32). It remains stationary, restricting the card's movement along the vertical axis (z). A possible 20 The card holder (30) in the configuration has at least one connection opening (31). The aforementioned connection opening (31) is the connection point for the power and communication cables of the electronic board (20) to the board. The opening is provided so that the holder (30) can pass through. The card holder (30) includes at least one mounting tab (33). The aforementioned mounting tab (33) is 25 The card holder (30) is located on the side facing the electronic household appliance and from there It protrudes outwards. In other words, the mounting tab (33) is on the vertical axis (z) It extends. User interface system (10), electronic household appliance, mounting tab (33) It is fixed by means of the card holder (30), essentially, as shown in the figures. There are numerous mounting tabs (33). The printing elements (41) of the printing group (40) 30 It is connected to these mounting tabs (33). The invention concerns a user interface system with at least one support on (10) card holders (30). The extension (34) is available. The mentioned support extension (34) is similar to vertical walls (32). It extends along the vertical axis (z) towards the electronic board (20). However, the support extension (34) 35 The extension height (341) on the vertical axis (z) is greater than the wall height (321). However, the support extension (34) on the electronic board (20) off-screen area (22) 6 It is positioned in line with the support extension (34). The function of the support extension is to support the card holder (30) deflection. The aim is to prevent it from doing so. When the support extension (34) is not present, the card holder (30) prevents printing. It can bend as a result of the pressure applied by its elements (41). This is because of the pressure identical prints in group (40), under-screen group (42) and off-screen group (43) the elements (41) apply equal pressure to the electronic card (20), but the screen is located 5 This is the flexing of the off-screen area (22) due to the part being more rigid. Support extension (34) stretching from the card holder (30) to the surface plate (50) such a stretch In this case, it rests on the surface plate (50) and the card holder (30) has more deflection. This prevents it from doing so. Extension height (341) is necessary to achieve this effect on the wall. It is longer than its height (321). Here, on the card holder (30) on the vertical axis (z) 10 It is possible to have walls of different heights. The extension height is... (341) Maximum length on the card holder (30) along the vertical axis (z) The support extension (34) is in a single unit with the card holder (30). Preference In the structure created, as shown in the figures, the support extension (34), vertical wall (32) It is located on the electronic card (20) for the support extension (34). There is no need to create an additional space. In the configuration shown in Figure 4, the subject user interface system (10) is a The induction hob (100) is embedded inside. The induction hob (100) is magnetic. by creating a conductive area, it generates heat directly in conductive cookware, thus achieving a high 20°C. It is a cooker that provides efficiency and precise temperature control. Induction cooker (100), vertical a lower carrier (101), a middle carrier (102), a coil group (103) and arranged on the axis (z) It contains a top glass (104). Here the top glass (104) is essentially the surface plate (50) There is a circuit for the coil group (103) between the lower carrier (101) and the middle carrier (102). The card is positioned. The coil group (103) is 25 on the middle carrier (102). It connects to the circuit and, when an electric current is applied, causes the stove to heat up. The top glass (104) is mounted on the coil group (103) and pots and pans can be placed on it. It provides a platform on which cooking utensils are placed. User interface systems (10) are commonly used in induction cooktops (100). The user interface system (10) shown in the figures is essentially inductive. It is a system configured for cooktops (100). User interface systems (10) In the installation of induction cooktops (100) embedded in the above-mentioned technique A problem arises. The electronic board (20) has no screen, therefore it is not a screen. The pressure applied to the region (22) makes the card holder 35 due to the rigidity in the area where the screen is located. (30) bends. However, the support extension (34) on the card holder (30) which is the subject of the invention, on top 7 leaning against the glass (104) causes the card holder (30) to bend excessively and as a result It prevents the touchscreen (21) from breaking contact with the top glass (104). In the configuration shown in the figures, the touch screen (21) is in the middle of the electronic board (20) It is located in this section, with screenless areas on either side of the screen. In this case, 5 Support extensions (34) are located on either side of the card holder (30). Supports are shown in the figures. The extensions (34) are shown on the edge of the card holder (30). However, support It is also possible that its extensions (34) are located in regions other than this. Different Where is the part that is seen as the source of the sag for the electronic boards (20) in the design Support extensions (34) can be located there. 10 In possible configurations, the electronic card (20) on the horizontal axis (x) or depth The width of the axis (y) can be larger or smaller than the card holder (30). Accordingly, in a possible configuration, support from within the electronic card (20) at least one passage opening (23) configured so that its extension (34) can pass through 15 The opening (23) is essentially provided on the electronic card (20). is the gap. The width of the electronic board (20) on the horizontal axis (x) or the depth axis (y) In the configuration where the card holder (30) is larger than the electronic card (20) There is an opening. This allows the support extension (34) to reach the surface plate (50). By extending, it is possible for it to perform its function. The horizontal axis (x) mentioned here is 20 The depth axis (y) and the axis axis (z) are perpendicular to each other and to the vertical axis (z). In the user interface system (10) which is the subject of the invention, all printing elements (41) are identical. Printing The elements (41) are elements that have a spring constant (k). In the preferred configuration The printing elements (41) are springs. All printing elements (41) have identical spring constants and vertical 25 It has equal length along the axis (z). This facilitates assembly and electronics. There is no need to supply different springs for different areas on the card. This also results in a cost advantage. According to all these explanations, the subject of the invention is the user interface system (10), support extension 30 (34) prevents the card holder (30) from bending by ensuring the surface of the touchscreen (21) It ensures that the plate (50) remains in constant contact with the screen over time. Problems such as separation from the surface or loss of contact are eliminated. Reliable and uninterrupted operation of the touchscreen (21) is guaranteed. The support extension (34) rests against the surface plate (50) in a controlled manner, card 35 while preventing excessive flexing of the holder (30), the sensitivity and functionality of the screen By protecting it, it offers the advantage of long-term use. 8 The scope of protection of the invention is specified in the claims attached hereto, and these details are strictly adhered to. The explanation cannot be limited to those given for illustrative purposes. Because a technically skilled person... the person, without deviating from the main theme of the invention, in light of what has been described above, similar It is clear that these structures can emerge. 5 9 REFERENCE NUMBERS GIVEN IN THE FIGURE User Interface System Electronic Card 5 21 Touchscreen 22 Off-Screen Areas 23 Passage Opening Card Holder 10 31 Connection Openings 32 Vertical Walls 321 Wall Height 33 Mounting Clips 34 Support Extensions 15 341 Extension Height 40 Printing Group 41 Printing Elements 42 Under-Screen Group 20 43 Off-Screen Group 50 Surface Plates 100 Induction Cooktop 25 101 Sub-carriers 102 Intermediate Carrier 103 Coil Group 104 Top Glass (x) Horizontal Axis (y) Depth Axis (z) Vertical Axis

Claims

REQUESTS 1. The invention relates to the operating parameters of electronic household appliances to which it is connected. including at least one touch screen (21) to enable its control, the aforementioned touch screen (21), electronic household appliances that can detect touch 5 a user interface system (10) located adjacent to a surface plate (50) its feature is that the mentioned touch screen (21) is connected to a containing electronic card (20), the surface plate (50) of the said electronic card (20) The card must contain at least one card holder (30) which serves as a holder on the adjacent side. At least one off-screen 10 where the touchscreen (21) is not on the holder (30). The area (22) should contain the card holder (30) pushing towards the surface plate (50). to at least two printing elements (41) that generate force and are in contact with the card holder (30) It includes a printing group (40) which has touch screens. Push the part of the screen (21) where the touch screen is located towards the surface plate (50) an under-screen containing at least one printing element (41) connected to the alignment of the screen (21) 15 group (42) includes the printing group (40), the off-screen area (22) to the surface plate (50) At least one connected to the line of the off-screen area (22) to push it correctly. The card holder (30) includes an off-screen group (43) containing a printing element (41). in contact with the electronic board (20) and on a vertical axis towards the surface plate (50) (z) extending and a wall height (321) up to 20 on the aforementioned vertical axis (z). It must include at least one vertical wall (32) of sufficient length, the card holder (30), screen The outer region (22) is aligned with the vertical axis (z) and the vertical axis (z) a greater extension height (341) than the mentioned wall height (321) It must contain at least one support extension (34).

2. According to claim 1, a user interface system (10) has the following feature: user interface an induction hob (100) to which the system (10) is connected This means that the surface plane that the touchscreen (21) makes contact with is the aforementioned The upper glass (104) located next to the coil group (103) of the induction cooker That is. 30 3. According to claim 1, a user interface system (10) and its feature is; card holder (30), for attaching to electronic household appliances, on the side facing the electronic appliance. It contains numerous mounting tabs (33) and pressure elements (41) It is connected to the aforementioned mounting tabs (33). 35 11 4. According to claim 1, a user interface system (10) and its feature is; the printing element (41) It is a spring.

5. According to claim 4, a user interface system (10) has the feature that all arcs are identical. That is. 5 6. According to claim 1, a user interface system (10) and its feature is; electronic board (20) at least one mounting opening through which the fixing extension passes It includes.

7. According to claim 1, a user interface system (10) and its feature is; support extension. (34) is that it is located on a vertical wall (32).

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