Split-Screen Touch Display for Dual-Drum Washing Machine Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Double-drum washing machines have high production costs due to multiple display panels and complex operation processes, making it inconvenient for users to control and monitor the washing drums.
Innovation Solution
A touch display screen that splits into multiple screens to simultaneously control and display the operating states of at least two washing units, featuring a switching icon for interface switching and real-time operation monitoring, reducing production costs and simplifying the operation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If two display panels are adopted to control two washing drums respectively, then the control functionality is complete, but the production cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges two separate display panels into a single display panel that shows control interfaces for both washing drums simultaneously. This consolidation reduces the number of components needed, lowering production costs while maintaining the ability to control both drums independently through a unified interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The single display panel is designed to serve multiple functions by displaying control interfaces for both washing drums at the same time. It can show different control menus, operating states, and parameters for each drum simultaneously, making one component perform the work of two separate panels.
2Device complexity
If physical keys and mechanical modes are used to switch control interfaces, then the control structure is simple, but the operation process becomes complicated and appearance is not beautiful
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces mechanical switching methods (physical keys and mechanical modes) with a touch-sensitive display interface. Users can switch between control interfaces for different washing drums by touching the screen, eliminating the need for mechanical components while simplifying the operation process and improving appearance.
3Ease of manufacture
If one display panel is used for both washing drums, then the production cost is reduced, but it is inconvenient for users to view operating states and set parameters simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The display panel is segmented into multiple display regions that can simultaneously show different information for each washing drum. Each region can display control menus, operating states, and parameters independently, allowing users to view and control both drums at the same time without switching between separate panels.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a washing machine and a controlling method therefor. The washing machine includes: a touch display screen (110), at least two mutually independent washing units, and a control module (120) connected with the touch display screen (110) and the at least two washing units, wherein the at least two washing units include a first washing unit (130) and a second washing unit (140); and the touch display screen (110) is split into screens to simultaneously display a control menu of the first washing unit (130) and a control menu of the second washing unit (140). A switching icon is further provided on the touch display screen (110) and is configured to switch interfaces of the two washing units. The touch display screen (110) is configured to adjust and split screen under a control of the control module (120) to simultaneously display operating states of the corresponding washing units. According to the present invention, the interfaces of the two washing units are displayed simultaneously by splitting the touch display screen (110), so that the interface can be rapidly switched, thereby saving cost and ensuring convenient use.