Rotating Knob Display Centering for Laundry Treating Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional laundry treating apparatuses face challenges in centrally positioning a liquid crystal display within a rotating manipulation portion, leading to aesthetics issues and user misunderstanding of the product's quality due to the display being inclined to one side.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus positions the liquid crystal display at the center of the manipulation portion by inclining a rectangular display within a circular manipulation portion, with the harness disposed closer to the inner circumference to maximize the display area and compensate for the harness's presence.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the harness is coupled to one side of the liquid crystal, then the electrical connection is achieved, but the liquid crystal cannot be centrally disposed inside the manipulation portion
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by intentionally positioning the harness and its coupling point off-center relative to the liquid crystal display. The harness is coupled to one side of the liquid crystal, and the display is arranged asymmetrically within the manipulation portion, allowing the liquid crystal to be centrally disposed while accommodating the harness connection at an offset position. This asymmetric arrangement resolves the contradiction between achieving reliable electrical connection and maintaining central positioning aesthetics.
2Area of stationary object
If the displaying interface is disposed inside the knob, then the space required is reduced, but the liquid crystal becomes tilted to one side due to limited space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes dimensional arrangement by incorporating the displaying interface within the three-dimensional space of the manipulation portion (knob). The liquid crystal display is arranged in a specific orientation and position within this confined volume, with the harness extending along a different spatial dimension or path. This dimensional arrangement allows the display to be centered aesthetically while accommodating the harness connection without compromising alignment.
3Ease of manufacture
If the liquid crystal is disposed on one side with respect to the entire area of the displaying interface, then the harness connection is simplified, but aesthetics sensation is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction by implementing an asymmetric design where the liquid crystal display is positioned to appear centered within the manipulation portion, while the harness connection point is deliberately offset to one side. This asymmetric arrangement allows the harness to be connected to the liquid crystal in a simplified manner while maintaining aesthetic appearance from the user's perspective, as the offset connection is not visually prominent.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a laundry treating apparatus for positioning a liquid crystal at the center of a manipulation portion when a display including a liquid crystal is installed inside a rotating manipulation portion.