Laundry treating apparatus and method for controlling the same

The laundry treating apparatus addresses inefficiencies in handling small loads by integrating control of an auxiliary apparatus with the composite apparatus, optimizing energy use and simplifying operation.

US20250101654A1Pending Publication Date: 2025-03-27LG ELECTRONICS INC
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Patent Information

Application Number
US18/898224
Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-09-26
Filing Date
2024-09-26
Publication Date
2025-03-27

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Technical Problem

Existing laundry treating apparatuses are inefficient when handling small loads, leading to unnecessary contamination and damage of laundry, and they lack a convenient and integrated control system for both main and auxiliary apparatuses.

Method used

A laundry treating apparatus that includes a composite apparatus capable of controlling an auxiliary apparatus via a multi-function inputter, allowing for pairing and integrated control, with the state of the auxiliary apparatus displayed on the composite apparatus.

Benefits of technology

This solution enables efficient treatment of both large and small laundry loads by optimizing energy and resource usage, and provides a unified control interface that simplifies operation and enhances user experience.

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Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus in which a main apparatus and an auxiliary apparatus are paired with each other, and thus, the auxiliary apparatus is also able to be controlled in the main apparatus.
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