Laundry treatment apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed is a laundry treatment apparatus. A laundry treatment apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a first treatment apparatus including a first drum in which laundry is accommodated; a second treatment apparatus including a second drum in which laundry is accommodated; an output unit for outputting a screen; an input unit for receiving a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen; and a single power button provided on only one of the first treatment apparatus or the second treatment apparatus and operated by a user, wherein the plurality of treatment apparatuses are powered on or off using the power button.

Description

Garment processing equipment

[0001] The present invention relates to a clothing treatment device, and more particularly, to a clothing treatment device including an output unit that outputs a screen.

[0002] A clothing treatment device is a device that performs a clothing treatment process, such as removing contamination from clothing, bedding, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “laundry”) by placing them inside a drum.

[0003] A garment treatment device can perform processes such as washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying of laundry. Garment treatment devices can be classified into top loading and front loading types based on the method of loading laundry into the drum.

[0004] The garment treatment device may include a cabinet forming an exterior, a tub accommodated inside the cabinet, a drum rotatably mounted inside the tub into which laundry is fed, and a detergent supply device supplying detergent into the drum.

[0005] When a clothes treatment device is designed to wash laundry, when water and detergent are supplied to the laundry contained in the drum and the drum rotates by a motor, stains on the laundry can be removed through friction with the drum and washing water.

[0006] The detergent supply device has a detergent supply function to enhance washing performance. Here, "detergent" refers to substances that enhance washing performance, such as fabric detergents, fabric softeners, and fabric bleaches. Detergents can be in powder or liquid form.

[0007] Meanwhile, if the clothes treatment device is designed to dry laundry, the clothes treatment device can provide dry air to the laundry to remove moisture from the laundry.

[0008] The above-mentioned clothing treatment device may be configured to include a cabinet, a drum that is provided to rotate inside the cabinet, and a heating means for heating or drying air provided to laundry.

[0009] By supplying dry air to the laundry contained in the drum, moisture present in the laundry can be evaporated and removed by the dry air, and moisture from the laundry can be removed.

[0010] Meanwhile, when the amount of laundry is large or different processing processes, such as washing and drying processes, are to be performed simultaneously, multiple processing devices for processing clothes may be used.

[0011] Related document KR 10-2008-0021921 A1 discloses a garment treatment device equipped with multiple treatment devices. The garment treatment device disclosed in the related document includes a first treatment device and a second treatment device.

[0012] The first and second processing devices of the related literature are each equipped with a drum, etc., inside a cabinet to perform the processing of clothing. Meanwhile, the first and second processing devices are each equipped with a control panel.

[0013] The control panel may be equipped with an output section for displaying a screen. Accordingly, the first processing unit and the second processing unit of the related document may provide different information through their respective output sections.

[0014] However, when the first processing device and the second processing device perform independent processing processes, outputting information through the output units of each of the first processing device and the second processing device may be inconvenient because the user must check multiple output units, and since each processing device has a separate output unit, the manufacturing process may increase and the design of the control panel may become complicated.

[0015] In addition, even if it is desired to provide information from different processing devices through a single output unit, if a button for changing the processing device from which information is output is provided on a single screen, the design and structure of the control panel, etc. may become complicated, the usability of the button separated from the screen may be reduced, and it may be difficult for the user to identify how to use the button, etc.

[0016] For example, if there are multiple power buttons, it may be difficult to identify which button is used for which device, and the production cost and time may be higher than if there is only one button.

[0017] In addition, if the courses of the first processing device and the second processing device are performed simultaneously, and if both devices can only be operated with one power button, the power of both devices will inevitably be turned on or off, so only one device cannot be used, resulting in unnecessary waste of power.

[0018] Therefore, it is an important task in this technical field to be able to selectively turn on / off multiple processing devices through a single power button and to be able to select and turn off only one device in case of simultaneous operation.

[0019] Embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment processing device capable of effectively outputting information from a plurality of processing devices from a single output unit.

[0020] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a clothing treatment device capable of effectively turning on / off multiple treatment devices with a single power button.

[0021] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device capable of turning off one treatment device when multiple treatment devices are being administered simultaneously with one power button.

[0022] In addition, embodiments of the present invention aim to provide a garment treatment device that prevents multiple treatment devices from being turned off simultaneously when multiple treatment devices are being administered simultaneously with one power button.

[0023] In a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to turn on or off the power of the first treatment device and the second treatment device with one power button.

[0024] When the power of the first processing device is turned on, the output unit outputs a welcome screen and then outputs the first course selection screen.

[0025] The above first course screen includes a mode selection object that can select the mode of the second processing device, and when the mode of the second processing device is selected, power to the second processing device is supplied and the output unit outputs the second course selection screen.

[0026] A clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a first treatment device, a second treatment device, an output unit, an input unit, and a power button.

[0027] The first processing device includes a first receiving section for receiving clothes, and the second processing device includes a second receiving section for receiving clothes, and an output section is provided in the first processing device or the second processing device to output a screen, an input section is provided in the first processing device or the second processing device, a power button receives a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen, and is provided as a single button in only one of the first processing device and the second processing device to be operated by a user, and the output section outputs a simultaneous screen that displays progress information of a first course performed in the first processing device and a second course performed in the second processing device among a plurality of courses for processing clothes, and the simultaneous screen includes a first course object for displaying progress information of the first course and a second course object for displaying progress information of the second course, and when the second course object is selected and the power button is operated, the power of the second processing device is turned off, and the power of the first processing device is maintained in an on state.

[0028] When the first course object is selected and the power button is operated, the power of the first processing device can be turned off, and the power of the second processing device can be maintained in an on state.

[0029] The above output unit and the above input unit may be provided in the first processing device, and when the first course object is selected and the power button is operated, the power of the output unit and the first processing device may be turned off, and the power of the second processing device may be maintained in an on state.

[0030] The above screen may further include a first course selection screen in which a first course performed in the first processing device among a plurality of courses for processing clothing is displayed so that it can be selected by the input unit, and the first course selection screen may include a mode selection object for displaying either the first processing device or the second processing device so that it can be selected, and the first processing device may be powered on when the power button is operated, and when the power is turned on, the output unit may output the first course selection screen, and when the second processing device displayed through the mode selection object is selected, the second processing device may be powered on.

[0031] When the power button is operated on the above simultaneous screen, the power of the first processing device and the second processing device can be turned off simultaneously.

[0032] The above screen may further include a second option display screen on which option information of the second course and the second course object are displayed, and when the second course object is selected on the simultaneous screen, the output unit may output the second option display screen, and when the power button is operated on the second option display screen, the power of the second processing device may be turned off, and the power of the first processing device may be maintained in an on state.

[0033] When the power button is operated on the second option display screen, the output unit can output a first course progress screen in which the first course object can be displayed, excluding the second course object.

[0034] The above screen may include a first course progress screen in which the first course object may be displayed, excluding the second course object, and when the first course object is selected in the simultaneous screen, the output unit may output a first option display screen in which option information of the first course and the first course object may be displayed, and when the first course object is selected in the first option display screen, the output unit may output the first course progress screen.

[0035] The above first option display screen may include an X button that can remove the first option display screen, and when the X button is selected, the output unit may output the first course progress screen.

[0036] The above first course progress screen may include a mode selection object for displaying either the first processing device or the second processing device so that one can be selected, and when the second processing device is selected through the mode selection object and the power button is operated, the power of the second processing device may be turned off, and the power of the first processing device may be maintained in an on state.

[0037] When the second processing device is paused and the first processing device is in a running state and a reference time elapses, the power of the second processing device can be turned off and the power of the first processing device can be maintained in an on state.

[0038] The above input unit is provided in the above output unit and can detect a user's touch signal on the screen.

[0039] The above power button may be separated from the above input unit.

[0040] The above output unit can output a simultaneous screen that displays progress information of a first course performed in the first processing device and a second course performed in the second processing device among a plurality of courses for processing clothing, and the simultaneous screen can include a first course object that displays progress information of the first course and a second course object that displays progress information of the second course, and when the first course object is selected and the power button is operated, the power of the first processing device can be turned off, and the power of the second processing device can be maintained in an on state.

[0041] The above screen may include a first course selection screen in which a first course performed in the first processing device among a plurality of courses for processing clothing is displayed so that it can be selected by the input unit, and the first course selection screen may include a mode selection object for displaying either the first processing device or the second processing device so that it can be selected, and the first processing device may be powered on when the power button is operated, and when the power is turned on, the output unit may output the first course selection screen, and when the second processing device displayed through the mode selection object is selected, the second processing device may be powered on.

[0042] Embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing processing device capable of effectively outputting information from a plurality of processing devices from a single output unit.

[0043] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device capable of effectively turning on / off multiple treatment devices with a single power button.

[0044] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a garment treatment device that can turn off one treatment device when multiple treatment devices are being administered simultaneously with one power button.

[0045] In addition, embodiments of the present invention can provide a clothing treatment device that prevents multiple treatment devices from being turned off simultaneously when multiple treatment devices are being administered simultaneously with one power button.

[0046] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a first treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the communication relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a first treatment device and a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG. 5 is a front view showing a first treatment device and a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the inside of a second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 8 is a diagram conceptually illustrating a control relationship of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 9 is a drawing showing a control panel of a garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 10 is a conceptual diagram showing the operation process of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a start screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0057] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a course selection screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0058] Figure 13 is a drawing showing a course progress screen among the screens output from the output unit in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 14 is a drawing showing a process of applying power to a second processing device in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0060] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a process in which the power of the second treatment device is turned off when the first treatment device and the second treatment device of the clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention are in operation.

[0061] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a process in which both the first treatment device and the second treatment device of a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention are turned off when the first treatment device and the second treatment device are in operation.

[0062] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a process of turning off the power of the second treatment device on the second option display screen in a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] Fig. 18 is a drawing showing a process in which an option display screen is displayed and disappears in a clothing treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a process in which the power of the first treatment device is turned off when the second treatment device is not operated for a reference time during a temporary stop of the garment treatment device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, an embodiment of the present invention is described in detail so that a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains can easily practice it.

[0066] However, the present invention can be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts irrelevant to the description have been omitted, and similar parts have been designated with similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0067] In this specification, duplicate descriptions of identical components are omitted.

[0068] Additionally, when a component is referred to herein as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may be other components present in between. Conversely, when a component is referred to herein as being "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components present in between.

[0069] Additionally, the terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0070] Also, in this specification, singular expressions may include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0071] In addition, in this specification, it should be understood that terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to specify only the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof described in the specification, and do not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0072] Also, in this specification, the term 'and / or' includes a combination of multiple listed items or any item among multiple listed items. In this specification, 'A or B' can include 'A', 'B', or 'both A and B'.

[0073] FIG. 1 illustrates a garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the present invention, the garment treatment device (1) may be composed of a single treatment device, or may include a plurality of treatment devices, including a first treatment device (10) and a second treatment device (20).

[0074] The above garment treatment device (1) can perform a treatment course (C0) for treating garments. If the garment treatment device (1) includes a plurality of treatment devices, each of the plurality of treatment devices can perform a treatment course (C0).

[0075] The treatment course (C0) processes clothing in various ways, such as washing, drying, and removing wrinkles. Clothing fed into the treatment device can be processed through the treatment course (C0) and provided to the user.

[0076] The processing course (C0) may be predetermined in multiple different ways and provided to the user for selection. For example, the multiple processing courses (C0) may include at least one of a washing course (C11) for washing clothes, a drying course (C12) for drying clothes, and a washing / drying course (C13) in which washing and drying of clothes are performed continuously.

[0077] A garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit (70), and a plurality of treatment courses (C0) may be stored in advance in the control unit (70) and provided to a user.

[0078] The above treatment course (C0) may include at least one operation. The treatment course (C0) may be defined to include at least one operation among a water supply operation, a detergent supply operation, a washing operation, a rinsing operation, a draining operation, a dehydration operation, and a drying operation.

[0079] The water supply cycle may be a cycle of supplying water to a tub into which clothes are placed, the detergent supply cycle may be a cycle of supplying detergent to the tub, the washing cycle may be a cycle of washing clothes by rotating the drum while detergent is placed in the tub, the rinsing cycle may be a cycle of rinsing clothes by rotating the drum while water is supplied to the tub but detergent is not placed, the draining cycle may be a cycle of discharging water in the tub to the outside of the tub, the spin-drying cycle may be a cycle of separating water present in clothes from the clothes by rotating the drum while water is not supplied to the tub, and the drying cycle may be a cycle of removing moisture from clothes by providing high-temperature, dry air into the drum or tub.

[0080] The above multiple processing courses (C0) can be preset so that at least one of the processes is different from the other and stored in the control unit (70). The user can select any one of the multiple processing courses (C0) that suits his / her needs and proceed with processing the clothing.

[0081] Meanwhile, FIG. 1 illustrates a first processing device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention. That is, the clothing processing device (1) illustrated in FIG. 1 is configured to include only a single processing device, i.e., the first processing device (10), as an example of the present invention.

[0082] The first processing device (10) includes a first cabinet (11). The first cabinet (11) has a space defined inside and can form the exterior of the first processing device (10).

[0083] The first cabinet (11) may include a front panel, a rear panel, a side panel, and a top panel. The plurality of panels may be combined to form the first cabinet (11). A first clothing entry port (18) connecting the exterior and interior of the cabinet may be formed on one side of the first cabinet (11).

[0084] FIG. 1 illustrates a first clothing insertion port (18) formed on a front panel according to one embodiment of the present invention, but the location of the first clothing insertion port (18) is not necessarily limited to the front panel.

[0085] The first door (19) may be coupled to the first cabinet (11) and configured to selectively shield the first clothing input port (18). For example, the first door (19) may be rotatably coupled to the front panel and configured to shield the first clothing input port (18) depending on the rotational position.

[0086] One embodiment of the present invention may include a control panel (100). The control panel (100) may include an input unit (120) and an output unit. However, the input unit (120) and the output unit are not necessarily limited to being provided only in the control panel (100).

[0087] The user can obtain course setting information or course progress information from information output through the output unit, and can issue various commands to the control unit (70), such as changing course settings, by generating an input signal by operating the input unit (120). A detailed description of the control panel (100) and the control unit (70) will be provided later.

[0088] Meanwhile, Fig. 2 illustrates the interior of the first treatment device (10). In Fig. 2, the first treatment device (10) is illustrated in the form of a washing and drying machine capable of washing and drying, but this is only for convenience of explanation and the first treatment device (10) is not necessarily limited to a washing and drying machine.

[0089] A first tub (12) and a first receiving portion for receiving clothes may be provided inside the first treatment device (10) defined by the first cabinet (11). The first tub (12) may be provided inside the first treatment device (10) and configured to receive water.

[0090] The first tub (12) may include a first tub opening facing the first clothing input port (18). Accordingly, clothing that a user opens the first door (19) and inputs through the first clothing input port (18) may pass through the first clothing input port (18) and the first tub opening and be accommodated inside the first tub (12).

[0091] The first receiving portion is provided within the first cabinet (11) and can accommodate clothing. The first receiving portion may be provided in various forms. For example, the first receiving portion may correspond to a basket-shaped portion provided within the first door (19), a first drum (13) provided within the first tub (12), etc., and may be provided in multiple forms.

[0092] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first clothing receiving portion may include a first drum (13). The first drum (13) may be provided rotatably within the first tub (12). One embodiment of the present invention may further include a first driving unit (14), and the first drum (13) may be connected to the first driving unit (14) to receive rotational force.

[0093] The first drum (13) can accommodate clothing within it. The first drum (13) may include a first drum (13) opening facing the first tub opening. Accordingly, clothing that a user inserts through the first clothing input port (18) can be accommodated within the first drum (13) through the first tub opening and the first drum (13) opening.

[0094] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first water supply unit (15). The first water supply unit (15) may receive water from an external source, such as by being connected to an external water source. The first water supply unit (15) may include a water supply hose that serves as a water flow path, a water supply valve for controlling the flow of water, and the like.

[0095] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first detergent supply unit (16). The first detergent supply unit (16) may store detergent, and may be provided to supply detergent into the first tub (12) when detergent is required for performing a treatment course (C0) for treating clothes.

[0096] In Fig. 2, a structure is illustrated in which a first water supply unit (15) and a first detergent supply unit (16) are connected, and water flowing along the first water supply unit (15) is supplied into the first tub (12) together with detergent via the first detergent supply unit (16), but it is not necessarily limited to this, and the first water supply unit (15) may be directly connected to the inside of the first tub (12).

[0097] One embodiment of the present invention may include a first drainage unit (17). The first drainage unit (17) may be connected to the first tub (12) and configured to discharge water existing inside the first tub (12) to the outside of the first cabinet (11). The first drainage unit (17) may include a drainage hose through which water flows and a drainage pump that generates a water flow force.

[0098] In one embodiment of the present invention, when a washing course (C11) for washing clothes is in progress, water and detergent can be supplied into the first tub (12) through the first water supply unit (15) and the first detergent supply unit (16), and washing of clothes can be performed by the rotation of the first drum (13) by the first driving unit (14), and water and detergent in the first tub (12) can be discharged to the outside of the first cabinet (11) through the first drain unit (17) as needed.

[0099] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may include a heating unit (30). The heating unit (30) may be provided to receive air inside the first drum (13), dehumidify and heat the air, and supply the dehumidified and heated air back into the first drum (13), heat the air outside the first cabinet (11), and supply the air into the first drum (13), or heat the air existing inside the first drum (13).

[0100] The first treatment device (10) according to one embodiment of the present invention does not necessarily need to include the first tub (12), and may be provided in a form in which the first tub (12) is omitted, if necessary. That is, one embodiment of the present invention is not necessarily limited to a washing machine, and may be a dryer with the tub removed, or a washing and drying machine capable of performing washing and drying separately.

[0101] Meanwhile, if one embodiment of the present invention includes only the first processing device (10), that is, if it is composed of only one processing device, the first processing device (10) can be understood as the clothing processing device (1) itself.

[0102] That is, the first cabinet (11), the first tub (12), the first drum (13), etc. of the first treatment device (10) can all be referred to as a cabinet, tub, drum, etc. representing the clothing treatment device (1) of the present invention.

[0103] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 conceptually illustrates an information exchange method of a clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may be configured to enable external communication. The first communication unit for communication in the first processing device (10) may be configured to enable various communication methods, such as Bluetooth or WIFI. However, the first communication unit is not necessarily provided.

[0105] In the case of having a first communication unit, the first processing device (10) can communicate directly with the user's terminal (3) or communicate with a communication medium (4) placed outside the clothing processing device (1), and when communicating with the communication medium (4), information exchange with the server (2) is possible through the communication medium (4).

[0106] The user's terminal (3) may be a variety of devices having communication functions. For example, the terminal (3) may be a variety of devices having communication functions, such as a mobile phone, a computer, or a tablet PC.

[0107] The first processing device (10) can exchange information with the terminal (3) through a communication process with the terminal (3) as needed, or can exchange information with the server (2) through a communication process with the communication medium (4).

[0108] Furthermore, the terminal (3) may exchange information with the server (2), and the first processing device (10) may exchange information with the server (2) via the communication medium (4), thereby indirectly exchanging information with the terminal (3).

[0109] Meanwhile, FIG. 3 illustrates a garment treatment device (1) including a first treatment device (10) and a second treatment device (20) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may be connected in a wired manner to exchange information, or as illustrated in FIG. 3, information may be exchanged in a wireless manner.

[0110] For example, the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be connected via a direct wireless communication method such as Bluetooth to exchange information, or may communicate with each other via a communication medium (4), or an indirect connection may be made via information exchange with the server (2) via the communication medium (4). The arrangement relationship of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may vary.

[0111] Meanwhile, FIG. 4 illustrates a garment treatment device (1) in which a first treatment device (10) and a second treatment device (20) are stacked. Referring to FIG. 4, one embodiment of the present invention may include a first treatment device (10) installed on a second treatment device (20).

[0112] The first processing device (10) may include the first cabinet (11), the first tub (12), the first drum (13) corresponding to the first receiving portion, etc., as described above. The second processing device (20) may include, separately from the first processing device (10), the second cabinet (21), the second tub (22), the second drum (23) corresponding to the second receiving portion, etc.

[0113] The first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) can independently or interlockedly perform a treatment course (C0) for treating clothing. For example, the first treatment device (10) can perform a first course (C1) among a plurality of treatment courses (C0) for treating clothing, and the second treatment device (20) can perform a second course (C2) among a plurality of treatment courses (C0).

[0114] In the present invention, for convenience of explanation, the treatment course (C0) performed in the first treatment device (10) may be referred to as the first course (C1), and the treatment course (C0) performed in the second treatment device (20) may be referred to as the second course (C2). The first course (C1) and the second course (C2) may each be any one of a washing course, a drying course, and a washing-drying course.

[0115] For example, the first treatment device (10) may be a washing machine capable of performing a washing course (C11), and the second treatment device (20) may be a dryer capable of performing a drying course. Alternatively, the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may each be a washing machine capable of performing a washing course or a dryer capable of performing a drying course.

[0116] Alternatively, at least one of the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may be a washing / drying machine capable of performing a washing cycle, a drying cycle, and a washing / drying cycle. For example, the first treatment device (10) illustrated in FIG. 4 may be a washing / drying machine, and the second treatment device (20) may be a washing machine.

[0117] If the first treatment device (10) or the second treatment device (20) is provided to be capable of performing a drying course, it may include the aforementioned heater, and if it is provided to be capable of performing a washing course, it may include the aforementioned detergent supply unit and water supply unit.

[0118] Meanwhile, referring to FIG. 4, in one embodiment of the present invention, the control panel (100) may be provided in each of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), or may be provided in only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0119] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may include a control panel (100), and the other may not be provided with a control panel (100). In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may include a control panel (100), and the second processing device (20) may not include a control panel (100).

[0120] Meanwhile, FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of the clothing treatment device (1) of FIG. 4. In one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device (10) may include a first cabinet (11), and the second treatment device (20) may include a second cabinet (21). However, if necessary, the first treatment device (10) and the second treatment device (20) may be provided within a single integrated cabinet.

[0121] The first processing device (10) may be placed above the second processing device (20). The first processing device (10) may include a control panel (100), and the second processing device (20) may not include a separate control panel (100).

[0122] The first processing device (10) may include a first clothing input port (18) for inputting clothing, and the second processing device (20) may include a second clothing input port (28) for inputting clothing. However, the first clothing input port (18) and the second clothing input port (28) may not necessarily be permanently exposed to the outside.

[0123] For example, in the clothing treatment device (1) illustrated in FIG. 5, a first clothing input port (18) may be provided on the front of the first treatment device (10), and, although not illustrated, a second clothing input port (28) may be provided on the upper surface of the second treatment device (20). The detailed structure of the second treatment device (20) will be described later.

[0124] The first processing device (10) has a first clothing input port (18) and a first door (19) positioned at the front so as to face the user. The control panel (100) may be positioned above the first door (19).

[0125] Meanwhile, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may have a larger volume than the second processing device (20). That is, the amount of foam that can be processed by the first processing device (10) may be greater than that of the second processing device (20).

[0126] Accordingly, the height of the first treatment device (10) may be higher than the height of the second treatment device (20). The volume of the first drum (13) may be larger than the volume of the second drum (23). The user may select and use either the first treatment device (10) or the second treatment device (20) depending on the amount of clothing required to be treated, or may use both together.

[0127] Meanwhile, FIG. 6 is a drawing showing a second processing device (20) positioned below a first processing device (10) in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0128] When the second processing device (20) is placed below the first processing device (10), i.e., when the second processing device (20) is equipped to support the load of the first processing device (10), the second processing device (20) may be equipped as a front loader type like the first processing device (10), or may be a top loader type but may include a device drawer (40) that is pulled forward from the second cabinet (21).

[0129] FIG. 6 illustrates a second processing device (20) of the type including a device drawer (40) that is introduced or withdrawn into a second cabinet (21). The second processing device (20) may include a second cabinet (21), a device drawer (40), a second tub (22), and a second receiving portion.

[0130] A second receiving portion is provided within the second cabinet (21) to receive clothing. The second receiving portion may be provided in various forms. For example, the second receiving portion may correspond to a basket-shaped portion provided within the second door (29), a second drum (23) provided within the second tub (22), etc., and may be provided in multiple forms.

[0131] That is, in one embodiment of the present invention, the second receiving portion may include a second drum (23). A space for receiving the device drawer (40) may be formed inside the second cabinet (21), and a second tub (22) and a second drum (23) may be provided inside the device drawer (40). A second clothing input port (28) for inserting clothing may be provided on the upper surface of the device drawer (40).

[0132] Meanwhile, Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the interior of the second treatment device (20) illustrated in Fig. 6. In Fig. 7, the second treatment device (20) is illustrated in the form of a washing machine capable of washing, but this is only for convenience of explanation and the second treatment device (20) is not necessarily limited to a washing machine.

[0133] For example, the second treatment device (20) may be provided in the form of a dryer by omitting the second tub (22), or may be provided in the form of a washer-dryer by further including a heater. However, for convenience of explanation, unless otherwise stated, the second treatment device (20) will be described below with a focus on the structure illustrated in FIG. 7.

[0134] The second processing device (20) may include a second cabinet (21) and a device drawer (40). The second cabinet (21) may be positioned below the first cabinet (11) to support the load of the first cabinet (11). In addition, the device drawer (40) may be moved rearward to be accommodated inside the second cabinet (21) or moved forward to be withdrawn from the second cabinet (21).

[0135] An opening may be formed on the front of the second cabinet (21) to allow the device drawer (40) to move. The second cabinet (21) may be a drawer-type processing device whose height is shorter than its width.

[0136] The device drawer (40) may be provided with a grip portion on the front that can be gripped by the user. The user can pull out the device drawer (40) by gripping the grip portion provided on the front of the device drawer (40) housed inside the second cabinet (21).

[0137] The second tub (22) and the second drum (23) may be provided in the device drawer (40). At least a portion of the second tub (22) and the second drum (23) together with the device drawer (40) may be withdrawn outside the second cabinet (21). The second tub (22) may be provided to accommodate water therein, and the second drum (23) may be installed rotatably within the second tub (22) and provided to accommodate clothing input through the second clothing input port (28).

[0138] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first processing device (10) may be a front loader type, and the second processing device (20) may be a top loader type. The first clothing input port (18) of the first processing device (10) may be located at the front of the first cabinet (11), and the second clothing input port (28) of the second processing device (20) may be located at the upper surface of the device drawer (40).

[0139] A second door (29) for opening and closing the second clothing input port (28) may be provided on the upper surface of the device drawer (40). However, this is not necessarily limited to the above, and the second clothing input port (28) of the second processing device (20) may also be located at the front of the second cabinet (21).

[0140] The second processing device (20) may include a second driving unit (24). The second driving unit (24) may be fixed to the second tub (22), the second cabinet (21), or the device drawer (40). The second driving unit (24) may be connected to the second drum (23) and may rotate the second drum (23).

[0141] The second treatment device (20) may include a second water supply unit (25). The second water supply unit (25) may be connected to the outside of the second cabinet (21) to receive water. The second water supply unit (25) may be connected to the first treatment device (10) or an external water supply source to receive water.

[0142] The second treatment device (20) may include a second detergent supply unit (26). The second detergent supply unit (26) may be provided to supply detergent into the second tub (22) for the treatment course (C0) performed in the second treatment device (20).

[0143] The second detergent supply unit (26) can store detergent separately from the first detergent supply unit (16) or can receive detergent from the first detergent supply unit (16) and provide it to the second tub (22).

[0144] The second water supply unit (25) is directly connected to the second tub (22) to supply water into the second tub (22) or is connected to the second detergent supply unit (26) to supply water to the second detergent supply unit (26), and the second detergent supply unit (26) can supply water and detergent together into the second tub (22).

[0145] The second treatment device (20) may include a second drainage unit (27), and the second drainage unit (27) may be provided to discharge water inside the second tub (22) to the outside of the second cabinet (21).

[0146] Meanwhile, FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram schematically showing the connection relationship between the control unit (70), the first processing device (10), and the second processing device (20) in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0147] In one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (70) may be provided as a single unit or as a plurality of units. For example, the control unit (70) may be provided in only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), or may be defined to include the first control unit (70) provided in the first processing device (10) and the second control unit (70) provided in the second processing device (20).

[0148] The control unit (70) may be provided as a single unit or in multiple units as needed within any processing device. For example, the control unit (70) may be provided in multiple units to control different power consumption devices.

[0149] For example, the control unit (70) may be provided in multiple units, such as a drive control unit (70) for controlling a drive unit, a water supply control unit (70) for controlling a water supply unit, a drainage control unit (70) for controlling a drainage unit, and a panel control unit (70) for controlling a control panel (100).

[0150] Additionally, the control unit (70) may be defined as a plurality of units that are distinguished from a control processing perspective.

[0151] For example, the control unit (70) may include at least one of a storage unit in which information is stored, a processing unit in which information is processed, and a communication unit in which wired or wireless communication is performed.

[0152] That is, in the present invention, the control unit (70) may be referred to as a single object, but it may be understood as a general term for a plurality of control units (70) provided structurally as well as from a control role perspective, as needed.

[0153] The control unit (70) can control the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). The control unit (70) may be provided in either the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), or may be provided in each of them.

[0154] The control unit (70) is directly or indirectly connected to the first drum (13) of the first processing device (10) and the second drum (23) of the second processing device (20) to rotate the first drum (13) and perform the first course (C1) or rotate the second drum (23) and perform the second course (C2).

[0155] The control unit (70) is connected to the output unit (110) provided in the control panel (100) and can control the screen (D1) output by the output unit (110). A detailed description of the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110) will be described later.

[0156] Meanwhile, FIG. 9 illustrates a control panel (100) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The garment treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an input unit (120) and an output unit as described above. The input unit (120) and the output unit may be provided in the control panel (100), but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0157] The output unit may output various types of information, such as auditory information and visual information, to provide the user with information. For example, the output unit may include a speaker that outputs sound to provide information, and may also include a screen output device that outputs a screen (D1) to provide information to the user.

[0158] Hereinafter, the output unit (110) is described based on a form that includes a display for convenience of explanation and is designed to output the screen (D1). However, it is to be understood that the output unit may further include the aforementioned speaker, etc.

[0159] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can output various screens (D1). The control unit (70) can store various screens (D1) to be output from the output unit (110) in advance. The control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to change the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110).

[0160] In one embodiment of the present invention, the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110) may include a first device screen related to the first processing device (10) and a second device screen related to the second processing device (20). In addition, the screen (D1) may include a simultaneous screen (D40) in which information related to the first processing device (10) and information related to the second processing device (20) are displayed together.

[0161] Meanwhile, the plurality of screens (D1) output from the output unit (110) may be distinguished according to the information being displayed. For example, the screen (D1) may include a start screen (D10) providing booting information of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), a course selection screen (D20) displaying a processing course (C0) that can be performed in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), an option display screen displaying option information of the processing course (C0), an option setting screen for setting any one of a plurality of options for the processing course (C0), a course progress screen (D30) displaying progress information of the processing course (C0) being performed in the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), etc.

[0162] Meanwhile, multiple screens (D1) distinguished according to the information displayed may be distinguished again according to the processing device. For example, the course selection screen (D20) may be distinguished into a first course selection screen (D20) displaying the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) and a second course selection screen (D20) displaying the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20).

[0163] The course progress screen (D30) may include a first course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of the first course (C1) and a second course progress screen (D30) that displays progress information of the second course (C2).

[0164] The control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output one of the first device screen regarding the first processing device (10), the second device screen regarding the second processing device (20), or a simultaneous screen (D40) that displays information of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) together.

[0165] In addition, the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) to output one of a plurality of screens (D1), such as a start screen (D10), a course selection screen (D20), and a course progress screen (D30), depending on the power status of the processing devices or the progress status of each processing course (C0).

[0166] The input unit (120) may be configured to receive user commands. For example, the input unit (120) may generate an input signal according to a user's operation, and the input signal may be transmitted to the control unit (70) and converted into various user commands.

[0167] In one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit (110) can display various objects on the screen (D1). The various objects can be displayed so that they can be selected on the screen, and the input unit (120) can receive a user command for the user to select any one of the displays on the screen (D1).

[0168] For example, the input unit (120) may be provided in the output unit (110) to detect a user's touch signal on the screen (D1). That is, the input unit (120) may correspond to a touch film or the like provided in a display on which the screen (D1) is output from the output unit (110).

[0169] In one embodiment of the present invention, the input unit (120) and the output unit (110) may each be provided in one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). In addition, the input unit (120) and the output unit (110) may together be provided in one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0170] Meanwhile, one embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a power button (130) and a stop button (140). The buttons may be provided in various types, such as mechanical or touch-type.

[0171] The power button (130) may be provided to turn on or off the power of the first processing device (10) and / or the second processing device (20). The execution stop button (140) may be provided to allow a user to command execution or stop of the first course (C1) of the first processing device (10) and / or the second course (C2) of the second processing device (20).

[0172] The power button (130) and the execution stop button (140) may be provided for the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20), respectively, but in one embodiment of the present invention, the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140) may be provided for only one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0173] For example, when the first processing device (10) is provided with the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140), the second processing device (20) may not have the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140). In addition, the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140) of the first processing device (10) may each be provided as a single unit.

[0174] In this case, one power button (130) can be used to change the power status of the first processing device (10) as well as the power status of the second processing device (20). The power button (130) can control the power of the target selected by the user among the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0175] In addition, one execution stop button (140) can be used to change whether to execute / stop the first course (C1) and whether to execute / stop the second course (C2). The execution stop button (140) can change whether to execute / stop the course of the target selected by the user among the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20).

[0176] Meanwhile, the clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention may not have a device switching button for switching between the first device screen related to the first treatment device (10) and the second device screen related to the second treatment device (20) in the output unit (110).

[0177] As described below, in one embodiment of the present invention, the user can determine the processing device displayed on the screen (D1) by selecting either the mode related to the first processing device (10) or the mode related to the second processing device (20) displayed on the output unit (110).

[0178] Meanwhile, the control panel (100) may be provided on the front panel of the cabinet (10). The front panel may be provided with the aforementioned clothing inlet (18), and a door (19) for opening and closing the clothing inlet (18) may be provided.

[0179] The above control panel (100) may be positioned above the door (19) on the front panel. The control panel (100) may have a shape extending approximately along the width direction of the cabinet (10), but the extended length of the control panel (100) may be smaller than the width of the cabinet (10).

[0180] However, the location of the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) is not necessarily limited as described above, and for example, the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) may be provided in the first door (19) instead of the front panel.

[0181] When the control panel (100) is provided in the first door (19), the substrate, external panel, input unit (120), output unit (110), etc. constituting the control panel (100) may be provided in the first door (19).

[0182] Even when the output unit (110) and / or the input unit (120) are provided in the second processing device (20), the output unit and / or the input unit may be provided in the front panel or the second door (29) of the second cabinet (21).

[0183] The above power button (130), execution stop button (140), and output unit (110) may be provided on the control panel (100). For example, the power button (130) and execution stop button (140) may be placed on each side of the output unit (110) that includes a display and outputs a screen.

[0184] A power button (130) may be arranged on one side of the output unit (110), and an execution stop button (140) may be arranged on the other side of the output unit (110). The power button (130), the execution stop button (140), and the output unit (110) may be located within the control panel (100) based on the perimeter of the control panel (110), and the power button (130) and the execution stop button (140) may have the same or similar color as the control panel (100).

[0185] Meanwhile, FIG. 10 conceptually illustrates the operation process of a clothing treatment device (1) according to one embodiment of the present invention and the screen (D1) of the output unit (110) thereof.

[0186] First, when power is supplied to the clothing treatment device (1) through the power button (130), the control unit (70) can perform a start process (P1) in which the normal status of various components is judged and preparations for performing the course are made, and the output unit (110) can output a start screen (D10) to inform the user of the start process (P1).

[0187] After the start process (P1) is completed, the control unit (70) can perform a course selection process (P2). A plurality of treatment courses (C0) for treating clothing can be stored in advance in the control unit (70), and in the course selection process (P2), the user can select any one of the plurality of treatment courses (C0).

[0188] Additionally, in the course selection process (P2), various options for the course can be adjusted by the user. The output unit (110) can output an option display screen for providing option information in the course selection process (P2). Additionally, the output unit (110) can output an option setting screen for changing the setting value of one of the options of the course currently being performed in the course selection process (P2).

[0189] When the aforementioned execution stop button (140) is operated while one of the processing courses (C0) is being performed in the course selection process (P2), the control unit (70) can perform the course progress process (P3) in which the processing course (C0) is performed.

[0190] In the course progress process (P3), the control unit (70) performs the processing course (C0) for which options, etc. are determined through the course selection process (P2), and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) indicating the progress status of the corresponding processing course (C0).

[0191] Meanwhile, FIG. 11 illustrates a start screen (D10) output from an output unit (110) according to one embodiment of the present invention. The start screen (D10) may include an image notifying the user of power supply or may include general information for performing a processing course (C0).

[0192] The screen (D1) illustrated in Fig. 11 corresponds to a welcome screen among the start screens (D10) that informs of the power-on of the garment treatment device (1). The welcome screen may be the screen (D1) output from the output unit (110) when the garment treatment device (1) is initially powered on. The welcome screen may include various phrases and images to create a sense of familiarity with the user or to inform of the power-on.

[0193] Fig. 12 illustrates an example of a course selection screen (D20). The course selection screen (D20) may display the name of the processing course (C0) to be performed among multiple processing courses (C0).

[0194] Specifically, at least some of the plurality of processing courses (C0) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). The course selection screen (D20) may display a course object (D103) corresponding to each of the plurality of processing courses (C0) so that the user can select it.

[0195] The user can set any one of the multiple processing courses (C0) displayed on the course selection screen (D20) to be the target of execution by a user command through the input unit (120) described above.

[0196] In the course selection screen (D20), multiple course objects (D103) can be arranged along one direction. For example, multiple course objects (D103) can be arranged along the width direction, height direction, or diagonal direction of the cabinet (11).

[0197] On one side and / or the other side of the performance target, a course object (D103) other than the performance target may be placed. Among the multiple course objects (D103), the performance target may be displayed to have a larger size than the rest.

[0198] For example, as illustrated in FIG. 12, a plurality of processing courses (C0) are displayed on the course selection screen (D20), and one of them has a larger size than the rest and can be positioned in the center to be displayed as a target for execution. The user can change the processing course (C0) to be executed by operating the input unit (120), for example, by inputting a touch signal for sliding the output unit (110).

[0199] Meanwhile, as described above, a course object (D103) representing each processing course (C0) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20), and the course object (D103) may be provided with a border line so that the course object (D103) can be visually identified by the user.

[0200] Additionally, the course object (D103) may include a different color or image from the remaining portion of the screen (D1) excluding the course object (D103).

[0201] The above course object (D103) may include a course name (D104) indicating the name of the corresponding processing course (C0), and may include an expected time required (D105) indicating the expected time required when the corresponding processing course (C0) is performed.

[0202] Meanwhile, when a user command or input signal or touch signal for selecting the course object (D103) is transmitted to the control unit (70) through the input unit (120), the control unit (70) can control the output unit (110) so that an option display screen on which option information of the corresponding processing course (C0) is displayed is output.

[0203] The user can select a course object (D103) to display the above option display screen, and change the setting value for one of the multiple options displayed on the above option display screen.

[0204] Meanwhile, a mode selection object (D51) for outputting multiple modes that can be selected from the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) on the screen may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20).

[0205] Specifically, in one embodiment of the present invention, the first treatment device (10) and / or the second treatment device (20) can be operated in at least one mode. For example, the first treatment device (10) can be operated in any one mode among a washing mode (M11) in which a washing course (C11) for washing clothes is performed, a drying mode (M12) in which a drying course (C12) is performed, and a washing / drying mode (M13) in which a washing / drying course (C13) is performed. The second treatment device (20) can also be operated in at least one mode.

[0206] The course selection screen (D20) can display processing courses (C0) according to the currently operating mode among multiple modes including the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). As an example, FIG. 12 illustrates a course selection screen (D20) in which the washing and drying mode (M13) of the first processing device (10) is selected and washing and drying courses (C13) according to the washing and drying mode (M13) are displayed.

[0207] The above mode selection object (D51) may be displayed to include the name of the currently operating mode, and when the mode selection object (D51) is selected, the control unit (70) may control the output unit (110) to output a mode selection screen (D50) in which the plurality of modes are displayed so that they can each be selected. A more specific description of the plurality of modes will be provided later.

[0208] Meanwhile, considering the limited size of the screen (D1), only some of the multiple processing courses (C0) set in the control unit (70) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). Fig. 12 illustrates a course selection screen (D20) in which some of the washing and drying courses (C13) according to the washing and drying mode (M13) are displayed.

[0209] The user can change the processing course (C0) displayed on the course selection screen (D20) through an input signal such as sliding the screen (D1).

[0210] However, if the number of processing courses (C0) stored in the control unit (70) in the mode is large, it may be cumbersome for the user to check all of the processing courses (C0) by sliding or the like.

[0211] Accordingly, a course view object (D101) may be displayed on the output section (110) to enable selection of a greater number of processing courses (C0) than the number displayed at one time on the course selection screen (D20).

[0212] When a course view object (D101) is selected by a user, the output unit (110) can display on the screen a number of processing courses (C0) that can be provided to the user according to the current mode, in a number greater than the course selection screen (D20).

[0213] For example, when a course view object (D101) is selected, the output unit (110) can display all of the currently available processing courses (C0) for selection. If the number of processing courses (C0) is excessively large, the processing courses (C0) may be displayed on the screen in the form of multiple pages.

[0214] Meanwhile, a setting object (D102) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). When the setting object (D102) is selected by the user, a setting screen for setting the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) may be displayed on the screen.

[0215] An indicator (D110) may be displayed on the course selection screen (D20). The indicator (D110) is a display for indicating the status of the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20), and may be displayed in a shape corresponding to information to be notified to the user.

[0216] The indicators (D110) displayed on the screen may be displayed in multiple numbers, each indicating different information. For example, the multiple indicators (D110) may indicate various device information, such as communication status information and reservation status information.

[0217] Meanwhile, Fig. 13 illustrates a course progress screen (D30) according to one embodiment of the present invention. When the aforementioned execution stop button (140) is operated while one of the processing courses (C0) is displayed as a performance target on the course selection screen (D20), or when the execution stop button (140) is operated on the option display screen for one of the processing courses (C0), the control unit (70) can execute the corresponding processing course (C0), and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) indicating the progress information of the corresponding processing course (C0).

[0218] The course progress screen (D30) may include the mode selection object (D51), setting object (D102), and indicator (D110) described above. In addition, the course progress screen (D30) may display the course object (D103) described above, and the course object (D103) may include a course name (D104) indicating the name of the currently ongoing processing course (C0), a remaining time (D106) remaining until the completion of the currently ongoing processing course (C0), an administrative description (D107) explaining the currently ongoing process among the above processing courses (C0), and a time display section (D108) indicating the extent of the processing course (C0) performed so far.

[0219] The above time display section (D108) can be displayed so that the user can conveniently check the remaining operations or remaining time by differently displaying the processed operations and remaining operations or the time required to perform up to now and the remaining time on a specific line corresponding to the entire processing course (C0).

[0220] Meanwhile, FIG. 14 illustrates a process of applying power to a second processing device (20) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0221] The above power button (130) is provided as a single unit only in one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20). That is, if the first processing device (10) is provided with the power button (130), the second processing device (20) is not provided with it, and if the second processing device (20) is provided with the power button (130), the first processing device (10) is not provided with it.

[0222] Even if there are three or more processing devices, only one device is equipped with it, and three or more processing devices can be selectively turned on / off with one power button (130). However, for convenience of explanation, the following description is limited to a case where there are two processing devices.

[0223] When the power button (130) provided only in the first processing device (10) is operated while the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are turned off, power is supplied to the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) remains in the off state.

[0224] Conversely, when the power button (130) provided only in the second processing device (20) is operated, the power of the second processing device (20) is turned on, and the first processing device (10) is turned off. In cases where there are three or more processing devices, the power of the processing devices provided with the power button (130) is turned on, and the remaining devices can be turned off.

[0225] When power is applied to the entire first processing device (10), the output unit (110) outputs the first course selection screen (D21).

[0226] The above first course selection screen (D21) displays the name of one of a plurality of clothing processing courses and includes a plurality of selectable first course selection objects.

[0227] The above first course selection object is configured as a selection object from which a course corresponding to the mode being performed among the multiple modes of the first processing device (10) can be selected.

[0228] The selectable modes of the first processing device (10) include, but are not limited to, a washing / drying mode, a washing mode, and a drying mode. However, for convenience of explanation, the above three modes will be used as a basis for explanation.

[0229] The selectable courses for the washing and drying mode include the standard course, artificial intelligence course, blanket course, small-volume rapid course, towel course, economical boiling course, course where rinsing, spin-drying, and drying are performed continuously, course where spin-drying and drying are performed continuously, and sterilization care course.

[0230] Selectable courses in the washing mode may include wool / delicate course and timed washing course in the washing / drying mode, and courses that include a drying cycle may be excluded.

[0231] The selectable courses of the drying mode may include the bedding shaking course, time drying course, and steam sterilization course in addition to the courses of the washing mode, and the economical boiling course, time washing course, and courses in which rinsing and spinning are performed continuously may be excluded.

[0232] In addition to the above courses, other courses may be included or excluded from the above courses, but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0233] In addition, the first course selection screen (D21) further includes a mode selection object (D51) for outputting a mode list in which the mode of the first processing device (10) is changed and the mode of the second processing device (20) is displayed.

[0234] When the above mode selection object (D51) is selected, one of the multiple modes of the first processing device (10) and the mode of the second processing device (20) can be selected.

[0235] The mode of the second treatment device (20) is not limited to a small-volume washing mode, but may further include the mode of the first treatment device (10), may have a larger capacity than the first treatment device (10), and may further include modes for other clothing treatments. However, for the convenience of explanation, the mode of the second treatment device (20) will be limited to a small-volume washing mode for the following description.

[0236] When the above mode selection object (D51) is selected and the small-volume washing mode, which is the mode of the second treatment device (20), is selected, the second treatment device (20) is turned on from the power-off state, and the output unit (110) outputs the second course selection screen (D22).

[0237] The above second course selection screen (D22) displays the name of one of a plurality of clothing processing courses and includes a plurality of second course selection objects that can be selected.

[0238] The above second course selection object is composed of a selection object from which a course corresponding to the mode of the second processing device (20) can be selected.

[0239] The selectable modes of the second treatment device (20) include a small-scale washing mode, but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0240] The available courses for the above small-duty wash mode include a small-duty wash course, a small-duty boil course, a baby clothes course, a course with continuous rinsing and spinning, a sterilization course, a cotton underwear course, a wool / delicate course, and a pet care course.

[0241] In addition to the above courses, other courses may be included or excluded from the above courses, but are not necessarily limited thereto.

[0242] Meanwhile, FIG. 15 illustrates a process in which only the first processing device (10) is turned on in a simultaneous screen (D40) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0243] The above output unit (110) outputs a simultaneous screen (D40) including a first course object (D41) in which progress information of the first course being performed by the first processing device (10) is displayed and selectable, and a first course object (D42) in which progress information of the second course being performed by the second processing device (20) is displayed and selectable, when both the courses of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) are in progress.

[0244] When the first course object (D42) is selected in the above simultaneous screen (D40) and the power button (130) is operated, the power of the second processing device (20) is turned off, the power of the first processing device (10) is maintained in an on state, and the first course continues to proceed.

[0245] When the power of the second processing device (20) is turned off, the above output unit (110) outputs the first course progress screen (D31) in which the first course object (D42) is excluded from the simultaneous screen (D40) and the first course object (D41) is displayed alone.

[0246] In addition, when the first course object (D41) is selected in the simultaneous screen (D40) and the power button (130) is operated, the power of the first processing device (10) can be turned off, the second processing device (20) can be maintained in a powered-on state, the second course can continue to proceed, and the output unit (110) can output the second course progress screen (D32).

[0247] In the case where the output unit (110) and the input unit (120) are provided only in the first processing device (10), when the power of the first processing device (10) is turned off, the output unit (110) and the input unit (120) are also turned off, and the second course can proceed with the power of only the second processing device (20) being turned on.

[0248] Meanwhile, FIG. 16 illustrates a process in which a power button (130) is operated on a simultaneous screen (D40) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0249] If the power button (130) is operated without selecting the first course object (D41) or the first course object (D42) in the above simultaneous screen (D40), the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) may be turned off.

[0250] Meanwhile, FIG. 17 illustrates a process in which a second option display screen (D62) is output on a simultaneous screen (D40) and the power of the second processing device (20) is turned off according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0251] When the first course object (D42) is selected in the above simultaneous screen (D40), the output unit (110) can output a second option display screen (D62) on which option information of the second course in progress is displayed.

[0252] There is optional information corresponding to multiple second courses, and optional information for the small-duty washing course may include the number of rinses, water temperature, etc.

[0253] If the course is in progress, it can be disabled so that it cannot be selected, and if it is paused, it can be enabled so that it can be selected.

[0254] When the power button (130) is operated on the second option display screen (D62), the power of the second processing device (20) is turned off and the power of the first processing device (10) is maintained in an on state, so the output unit (110) can output the first course progress screen (D31).

[0255] Likewise, when the first course object (D41) is selected in the simultaneous screen (D40), the output unit (110) can output the first option display screen (D61), and when the power button (130) is operated while the first option display screen (D61) is output, the power of the first processing device (10) is turned off, the power of the second processing device (20) is maintained in an on state, and the output unit (110) outputs the second course progress screen (D32).

[0256] The above first option display screen (D61) may further include a first course object (D41) and an X button (D63) for removing the first option display screen (D61).

[0257] When the first course object (D41) or the X button (D63) is selected, the first option display screen (D61) is removed, and the output unit (110) can output the first course progress screen (D31).

[0258] The above first course progress screen (D31) may include the mode selection object (D51), and when the mode of the second processing device (20) is selected through the mode selection object (D51) and the power button (130) is operated, the power of the second processing device (20) is turned off, the power of the first processing device (10) is maintained in an on state, and the output unit (110) may output the first course progress screen (D31).

[0259] Likewise, the second option display screen (D62) may further include the first course object (D42) and the X button (D63), and when the first course object (D42) or the X button (D63) is selected on the second option display screen (D62), the output unit (110) may remove the second option display screen (D62) and output the second course progress screen (D32).

[0260] The above second course progress screen (D32) may include the mode selection object (D51), and when the mode of the first processing device (10) is selected through the mode selection object (D51) and the power button (130) is operated, the power of the first processing device (10) is turned off, the power of the second processing device (20) is maintained in an on state, and the output unit (110) may output the second course progress screen (D32).

[0261] Meanwhile, FIG. 18 illustrates a process in which the power of the second processing device (20) is turned off when a reference time has elapsed without operation while the second processing device (20) is in a paused state according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0262] If the first processing device (10) or the second processing device (20) is in a paused state and a standard time elapses without any operation, the power may be turned off.

[0263] If one of the first processing device (10) and the second processing device (20) is turned off after a reference time has elapsed without any operation while in a paused state, the other processing device remains turned on, and the output unit (110) can output a course progress screen (D30) of the processing device in progress and output a message indicating that the power of the turned-off processing device is turned off because it is not being used.

[0264] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described with respect to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be variously improved and modified without departing from the technical spirit of the invention as defined by the following claims.

Claims

1. A first processing device including a first receiving section in which clothing is received; A second processing device including a second receiving section for receiving clothing; An output unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device to output a screen; An input unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device and receiving a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen; and A power button provided in one of the first processing device and the second processing device and operated by a user; The above output unit outputs a simultaneous screen that displays progress information of the first course performed in the first processing device and the second course performed in the second processing device among multiple courses for processing clothing, The above simultaneous screen includes a first course object that displays progress information of the first course and a second course object that displays progress information of the second course. A clothing treatment device in which, when the second course object is selected and the power button is operated, the power of the second treatment device is turned off and the power of the first treatment device is maintained in an on state.

2. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device in which, when the first course object is selected and the power button is operated, the power of the first treatment device is turned off and the power of the second treatment device is maintained in an on state.

3. In paragraph 1, The above output unit and the above input unit are provided in the first processing device, A clothing treatment device in which, when the first course object is selected and the power button is operated, the power of the output unit and the first treatment device is turned off, and the power of the second treatment device is maintained in an on state.

4. In paragraph 1, The above first processing device is powered on when the power button is operated, When the power is turned on, the output unit outputs a first course selection screen in which the first course performed in the first processing device among a plurality of courses for processing clothing is displayed so that it can be selected by the input unit. The above first course selection screen includes a mode selection object for displaying either the first processing device or the second processing device so that one can be selected. A clothing treatment device in which the second treatment device is turned on when the second treatment device is selected through the above mode selection object.

5. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device in which the power of the first treatment device and the second treatment device is turned off simultaneously when the power button is operated on the above simultaneous screen.

6. In paragraph 1, When the second course object is selected on the above simultaneous screen, the output unit outputs a second option display screen in which the option information of the second course and the second course object are displayed. A clothing treatment device in which, when the power button is operated on the second option display screen, the power of the second treatment device is turned off and the power of the first treatment device is maintained on.

7. In paragraph 6, When the power button is operated on the second option display screen, The above output unit is a clothing processing device that outputs a first course progress screen in which the first course object is displayed, excluding the second course object.

8. In paragraph 1, When the first course object is selected on the above simultaneous screen, the output unit outputs a first option display screen in which the option information of the first course and the first course object are displayed, A garment processing device that, when the first course object is selected on the first option display screen, outputs a first course progress screen in which the first course object is displayed, excluding the second course object.

9. In paragraph 8, The above first option display screen includes an X button that removes the above first option display screen, A garment processing device that outputs the first course progress screen when the above X button is selected.

10. In paragraph 8, The above first course progress screen includes a mode selection object for displaying either the first processing device or the second processing device so that one can be selected. A clothing treatment device in which, when the second treatment device is selected through the mode selection object and the power button is operated, the power of the second treatment device is turned off and the power of the first treatment device is maintained in an on state.

11. In paragraph 1, A clothing treatment device in which, when the second treatment device is paused and the first treatment device is in a state of operation and a reference time elapses, the power of the second treatment device is turned off and the power of the first treatment device is maintained in an on state.

12. In paragraph 1, The above power button is provided in a garment treatment device in which the input unit is provided among the first treatment device and the second treatment device.

13. A first processing device including a first receiving section for receiving clothing; A second processing device including a second receiving section for receiving clothing; A screen output unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device to output a screen; An input unit provided in the first processing device or the second processing device and receiving a user command for selecting an object displayed on the screen; and A power button provided in one of the first processing device and the second processing device and operated by a user; The above first processing device is powered on when the power button is operated, When the power is turned on, the output unit outputs a first course selection screen in which the first course performed in the first processing device among a plurality of courses for processing clothing is displayed so that it can be selected by the input unit. The above first course selection screen includes a mode selection object for displaying either the first processing device or the second processing device so that one can be selected. A clothing treatment device in which the second treatment device is turned on when the second treatment device is selected through the above mode selection object.

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