CN107794722A - The adjustable washings processing utensil of transparency of door inserts and corresponding operation method - Google Patents
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a kind of washings to handle utensil 1, the washings processing utensil has housing 2, process chamber 3 for pending washings, control unit 4, for opening and closing the gate cell 5 of the process chamber 3, wherein, the gate cell 5 has the door inserts 6 for the closed process chamber 3, this inserts includes transparent material 7, it is characterized in that, the door inserts 6 has first layer 8, the translucency of the first layer can be changed by the change of the temperature and/or electrical characteristics of the first layer 8, wherein, 6 such configuration of door inserts, so that the door inserts is in pellucidity when operation program is not implemented.The invention further relates to a kind of method for being used to run washings processing utensil.
Description
Technical field
The present invention relates to a kind of washings to handle utensil, and it has housing, the process chamber for pending washings, control
Unit processed, for opening and the gate cell of Seal treatment room, wherein, gate cell has a door inserts of closed processes room, and this is embedding
Part includes transparent material.The invention further relates to a kind of method for being used to run washings processing utensil.
Background technology
Washings processing utensil such as washing machine and drier generally has roller as the process chamber for being used for washings, at this
Reason room can enter via gate cell.Here, gate cell, leading to the window of roller generally by plastic frame and connected transparent
Glass forms.Here, the connection of framework and glass can be bolted, is bonded, welds or be realized by injection encapsulated.This
Kind of connection allows using different glass and the electricity manipulation of glass for also allowing to gate cell and using wherein.
In order to operate home appliances such as washing machine, dryer or cooking stove, using the sensitive operation device of external touch in mistake
Go in several years to become to be becoming increasingly popular.This operation device for touching sensitivity for example can be smart mobile phone or can also be
Flat board electric energy.They generally have touch-screen, and the touch-screen combines display device and operation device.The behaviour of home appliances
Work is most of to be occurred by App.Although the fast operating of home appliances can be realized in this way, in smart mobile phone peace
Available touch-screen is largely very small on plate computer.But technology available in home appliances was in the past
Become more and more perfect in several years, therefore operation becomes to become increasingly complex.Therefore, in the general of small touch screen display complex contents
Constitute challenge.Therefore, it is desirable that, following possibility is additionally provided in terms of home appliances：Display is multiple over a large area
Miscellaneous content.
The A2 of publication WO 2010/128729 describe a kind of washing machine, including housing, and the housing forms the outer of washing machine
Portion's outward appearance and include opening.Roller is rotatably supported in enclosure interior and loaded by opening with washings.Housing is also
With the door for opening and closing the opening, wherein, the display unit for showing washing information is provided on door.
The A1 of publication WO 2006/021936 describe a kind of home appliances, including housing, on housing and make
Obtain the inside that user can touch the door of enclosure interior and be positioned on housing and/or door and allow user to observe housing
Window.Display unit be arranged on window on, the display unit allow user by window observe enclosure interior while observe in order to
The data for controlling home appliances and being provided by control card.
Publication GB 2511360 describes a kind of washing article processor, especially washing machine and drier.It there are use
In the roller of washings, the roller has window or glass component, and the window or glass component allow sight to enter in roller.It is therein
At least a portion has the characteristic of thermochromism.Here, glass can be with this thermochromism characteristic or with thermic
The paster or film of the characteristic of discoloration can be adhered on glass.Door for example at least partly can have thermotropic by wherein including
The material of the pigment of the characteristic of color such as synthetic plastic is formed.
The patent of U.S. Patent number 5,451,932 describes a kind of method and device for being used to illustrate the state of home appliances
Part.The instrument of change for being shown between the first and second service conditions of home appliances also includes elongated heat conduction and served as a contrast
Bottom, it is adjacent that there is heat transfer relation and being arranged to have with primary heater for the substrate and primary heater, to obtain by this
Heat energy and the heat is conducted caused by primary heater tool；And including temperature-sensitive material over the substrate, the material
Reaction of its outward appearance as the temperature change for conductive substrate can be changed.The temperature sensitive material especially includes thermic
The material of discoloration.In embodiments, it is dyed material below the material layer of thermochromism, wherein, thermochromism
Material can be opaque when being cooled under threshold temperature, to hinder the observation to coloring material, also, in quilt
It can become transparent when being heated to above threshold temperature, so as to it was observed that coloring material.
The A of publication KR 20140125996 describe a kind of refrigerator, and the refrigerator can change into its external appearance transparent
Or it is opaque, its mode is to use electrochromic equipment.Electrochromic equipment includes：It is arranged in the first transparent substrate
Interior transparent first electrode；The electrochromic first layer of positioning in the first electrode；It is positioned in the second transparent substrate
Transparent second electrode, second substrate is opposed with the first substrate；And between electrochromic first layer and the second layer
Dielectric substrate.Thus because internal without opening door in order to observe, energy loss can be prevented in this way.
The content of the invention
In this context, task of the invention is to propose a kind of washings processing utensil with improved display device.
Here, should be able to especially realize, security when operation and operation home appliances is lifted at, and cause on the display apparatus
Presentation of information is more user friendly.Preferably, the different designs element in washings processing utensil operation should also be realized
Use possibility.In addition, the task of the present invention is to provide the method for running this washings processing utensil.
According to the present invention, the solution of the task handles utensil by the washings of the present invention and is this applicable side
Method is realized.The present invention is it is also proposed that handle the side of being preferable to carry out of utensil and the method according to the invention according to the washings of the present invention
Formula.Even if not determining in detail herein, the preferred embodiment that utensil is handled according to the washings of the present invention is corresponded to according to this hair
The preferred embodiment of bright method, vice versa.
Therefore, subject of the present invention is washings processing utensil, has housing, the process chamber for pending washings
(being typically roller), control unit, the gate cell for opening and Seal treatment room, wherein, gate cell, which has, is used for closed place
The door inserts of room is managed, this inserts includes transparent material, wherein, door inserts has first layer, and the translucency of the first layer can be with
Changed by the change of the temperature and/or electrical characteristics of first layer, wherein, the such configuration of door inserts so that this inserts is not
Implement to be in pellucidity during operation program.
The transparent material especially plastics or glass, preferably glass.Gate cell in addition to door inserts generally also
Including the framework around door inserts.
According to the present invention, concept " first layer " will be construed broadly as and especially also include uneven Rotating fields, at this
Can be embedded to different low molecule amount or HMW materials in Rotating fields, the material have thermochromism and/or
Electrochromic characteristic.First layer can be arranged in an inserts in a different manner.First layer can be used as exterior layer to arrange
On transparent material so that first layer is arranged as the outer layer of inside or the outer layer of outside in terms of the arrangement relative to process chamber.
However, first layer is preferably between two plates being made of clear material.In this manner, the first layer is for example exempted from by protection
Damaged by the outside or inside caused by external impact or other external factor or the process run in the process chamber.
According to the present invention, following washings processing utensil is preferable, and in the washings handles utensil, first layer has
Electrochromic characteristic.Herein, concept " electrochromic characteristic " is it is meant that the electric current applied or the voltage that is applied
The change of translucency and/or color can be caused by changing.
Electrochromic characteristic can be conditioned by different way.Preferably following washings processing utensil, is washed at this
Wash in thing processing utensil, control unit be set, for according to the processing routine implemented in handling utensil in washings and/or according to
Input on operating unit controls electrochromic characteristic.
Such as it can so control the electrochromism of first layer so that display operation sequence (such as washing procedure or drying
Program) symbol or word be shown.But the different colours that again may be by an inserts show different program ranks
Section.Finally, the program phase is changed or interference can be shown by the flash of light of door inserts, wherein, " flash of light " is it is meant that door inserts
Transparency or color change in short time interval.
It can use inorganic as electrochromic material (also referred to as " electrochromic active material) or have
The material of machine.Suitable electrochromic material is, for example, tungsten oxide.It is output to by electric charge on the shallow layer of tungsten oxide
When, the coating is become optical activity and change its color.When tungsten oxide is used as into electrochromic material, first
For example there is the transparent polymer film of conduction in layer, the polymer film is by the electrode comprising tungsten oxide with including the corresponding of lithium ion
Electrode separates.
However, it is preferable to use organic substance is as electrochromic material.Electrochromic first based on organic substance
Layer generally includes the electrochromic layer of activity, and the layer is particularly between electrode vertically arranged relative to each other.Here, these
Electrode is for instance on the surface adjacent with first layer of two glass plates.Therefore, two glass plates generally it is conductively coated simultaneously
And it is provided with electric connection.
The chief component of active layer inside first layer for example can be the face of oxidation-reduction system and pH activity
Material.Here, change the concentration ratio of redox couple by applying voltage so that proton and/or other plasma diffusing W,Mos or knot
Close.This works to pH value so that the pigment of pH activity carries out color change.
Specially suitable electrochromic material is following organic polymer, passes through its color in the organic polymer
Distinguish the different states of oxidation.But also there is cation especially for the charge balance after oxidation-reduction process here
And/or the movement of anion.Suitable organic polymer especially conductive organic polymer such as viologen, polythiophene and poly-
Aniline.
The operation of washings processing utensil can be carried out by different way.Therefore can be handled in washings fixed on utensil
Installation operation unit.Substitute or be complemented at this, portable operating unit can be set.Here, moving operation unit preferred configuration
For external touch screen.
In a preferred embodiment, washings processing utensil at least have be configured as external touch screen operating unit and
For the interface to be communicated between control unit and operating unit.Here, it is configured as the operating unit especially intelligence of external touch screen
Can mobile phone or tablet personal computer.The operating unit is commonly provided for controlling washings processing utensil.If operating unit is
Portable peripheral operation unit, the operating unit not being fixedly positioned on washings processing utensil, such as it is configured as outside
The peripheral operation unit of touch-screen, then the connection between control unit and operating unit is typically to connect for the wireless of data exchange
Connect.It is this connection such as can by WLAN, bluetooth foundation.According to the present invention, the type of wireless connection is unrestricted.At least
The swapping data of control unit and peripheral operation unit is connected to by means of this.
Usually used, outside and/or internal operating unit is preferably provided in first layer and/or the second layer
On form for control washings processing utensil screen display.Herein, concept " screen display " will broadly understand.Such as
Colour, for example red screen display can be related to, the screen display extends on whole door inserts.Match somebody with somebody when by first layer
When the mode for having electrochromic property realizes the screen display of red, then different optical effects, such as door inserts are contemplated that
Entire surface flash of light or other optical motion processes.
According to the present invention preferably, especially when first and/or the second layer include electrochromic material when, described first
And/or the second layer preferably shows text, symbol, pattern and/or picture, wherein, picture also refers to the picture of monochrome, and the picture exists
Extend on whole door inserts.Can be static images or animation.Here, text includes letter, numeral and additional character.
This, the mode of showing can be carried out in colored, gray scale and/or black/white.The design of content is for corresponding customer group with lower section
Face is oriented：The customer group for example prefers traditional, functional or modern to show mode.
Washings processing utensil in the sense of the present invention is typically washing machine, dryer or washing drying device.In order to receive
And deal with objects, washings processing utensil includes process chamber.If washings processing utensil is washing machine, dryer or washed dry
Machine, then process chamber especially roller.
In order to receive pending washings, process chamber has opening, and the process chamber can pass through the opening and fill
Carry washings.Washings processing generally it is determined that process condition in the presence of carry out, i.e., the xeothermic process in dryer
Air or the washing alkali liquid in washing machine.Therefore, generally it is necessary that process chamber can be sealed during washings is handled
Close.Therefore, there is the gate cell for being used for opening and Seal treatment room according to the washings of present invention processing utensil.This gate cell
Configuration be not limited, but generally depend on washings processing utensil type and be accordingly dependent on generation handling
The type of processing in room.
Gate cell arranged according to the present invention preferably has at least one door frame, hinge and at least one transparent the
One inserts, wherein, hinge is so installed so that the hinge can realize gate cell washings processing utensil on opening and
Closure.
The transparent material must only be suitable for handling the type of utensil according to washings and configuration is matched with and handled in processing
Respective process condition during object in room.Normally, transparent door inserts is made up of glass or multiple glass.But
Transparent door inserts can also be thick by the determination of door inserts relative to the tolerance of existing each process condition in the process chamber
Degree provides.
Door inserts, the shape of especially transparent door inserts can also handle the type and process chamber of utensil according to washings
Configuration but it is different.Transparent door inserts in the gate cell of washing machine generally has the shape of oeil de boeuf.Door inserts
Material, thickness and shape are used for the type and configuration of washings therein processing utensil at least dependent on this inserts.
Based on first layer and the second layer if necessary presence, the user that door inserts can handle utensil according to washings should
This is lighttight, printing opacity (i.e. transparent) or partial light permeability depending on can see the degree of the inside of process chamber.
Finally, in accordance with the present invention, it is preferred that following washings handles utensil, in the washings handles utensil, first
Layer and/or the second layer have the characteristic of thermochromism.
In a preferred embodiment, first layer has the characteristic of thermochromism.That is, first layer changes face when temperature changes
Color.This process is typically reversible.Here, the characteristic of thermochromism is given by the presence of the material of thermochromism.Thermic
The material of discoloration is, for example, inorganic compound such as rutile and zinc oxide, or organic compound, such as
Bixanthylidenverbindungen and Bianthronylverbindungen (German).For example, this makes 9,9'-
Bixanthyliden and 10,10'-Bianthronyliden.Polymer, such as the polyether component of chloride containing lithium, are especially also fitted
Cooperate as organic compound.
According to preferably following washings processing utensil of the invention, the chemicals of thermochromism in utensil are handled in the washings
Matter is arranged so as in first layer and/or the second layer and electrochromic material is arranged so as in first layer so that towards
The direction observation of door inserts, the material are in the different zones of door inserts.This can be realized, in order to be shown on door inserts
Information and/or design, can dividually insert thermochromism and electrochromic material.When on being present in process chamber
The information of temperature should be used as independent presentation of information when on door inserts, and this is particularly advantageous.This can be for example by only in door
The material of thermochromism present in the determination region of inserts is realized.
In the particularly preferred embodiment of utensil is handled according to the washings of the present invention, the second layer has thermochromism
Characteristic and than first layer closer to process chamber.In this embodiment, in process chamber, (temperature of the process chamber should if necessary
It is tracked) spacing between the material of thermochromism is especially small.
Finally, it is that first layer and/or the second layer are arranged in washings handles utensil according to specifically preferred according to the invention
Between two glass plates of door inserts.
The first layer and the second layer if necessary or other layers with electrochromic and/or thermochromism characteristic
Generally unevenly build, but form a Rotating fields, especially uneven Rotating fields again.Here, the Rotating fields are outstanding
It is depended on, if material insert and insert which kind of thermochromism and/or electrochromic.Using electrochromic thing
To be considered during matter, in order to which its control generally has to apply electrode on the first layer.It means that in electrochromism configuration
First layer in the case of the first layer generally arranged between two transparent plates, be applied with electrode over the plates.
According to preferably following washings processing utensil of the invention, first layer is electrochromism in the washings handles utensil
And be configured as the display dress for showing the information that utensil and/or the processing routine run wherein are handled on washings
Put.
When using electrochromic compound particularly advantageously, washings processing utensil includes at least one for surveying
Measure the sensor of operational factor and control unit be provided for showing in the first layer for be configured as display device it is measured
Operational factor.Sensor especially can be temperature sensor, but for example can also be pressure sensor or load transducer.
In a preferred embodiment, washings processing utensil includes motion sensor, and the motion sensor can determine to use
Family whether there is near washings processing utensil, and control unit is provided for causing in the case where having determined that existence
For the predetermined control to first layer of the situation.Herein, " near " can be fixed setting or can be by using
The value that family is adjusted according to standing place, wherein, it may be necessary to consider the distance and/or height of Moving Objects (user).Must
When wanting, this motion sensor can also realize the identification of posture.The embodiment can at least be realized, aobvious on door inserts
Show, the control of i.e. electrochromic first layer can adapt to user.When mentioning " electrochromic layer " or " thermic herein
During the layer of discoloration ", this means especially that, the layer has electrochromic characteristic or the characteristic of thermochromism.This is not intended to
, the layer cannot also have other corresponding characteristics, the characteristic of thermochromic or electrochromic characteristic.
In another preferred embodiment, washings processing utensil includes optical sensor, and the optical sensor can detect
Light intensity L in the surrounding environment of washings processing utensilU, and control unit is provided for less than minimum value LUminShi Tigao
The transparency of first layer and/or more than maximum LUmaxWhen reduce first layer transparency.
The generally such configuration of utensil is handled according to the washings of the present invention so that after washings processing utensil is opened,
It is preferred that the transparency of door inserts reduces when processing routine starts, only reduce this transparency or pass through change
Color reduces transparency.This is not precluded from：Transparency increases and reduced once more during processing routine.When door inserts enters
Especially such case during row color change.Furthermore, it is possible to changed according to the observed region of door inserts, repeated if necessary
Ground changes the transparency or color of door inserts.
But it may also set up according to the present invention, door inserts at least part permanent transparent ground configuration so that this inserts can
Realize observation of the user to process chamber.This means especially that user can handle utensil with washings in this embodiment
The progress of opening or processing routine independently observes process chamber and in washings therein.
In addition, subject of the present invention is the method for running washings processing utensil, washings processing utensil has
Housing, the process chamber for pending washings, control unit, the gate cell for opening and Seal treatment room, wherein, door
Unit has the door inserts for closed processes room, and this inserts includes transparent material, wherein, door inserts has first layer, should
The translucency of first layer can be changed by the change of the temperature and electrical characteristics of first layer, wherein, the such configuration of door inserts, make
Obtain this inserts and pellucidity is in when not implementing operation program, the described method comprises the following steps：
(a) open washings processing utensil and the electrochromic activity established in control unit and first layer material it
Between electrical connection；
(b) first layer is loaded with voltage or electric current, so as to corresponding to the input on operating unit and/or corresponding on
Washings handles utensil and/or handles the display of the information of processing routine run in utensil in the washings to cause first layer
Transparency controlled unit control ground by it is expected to reduce；With
(c) pellucidity is re-established after shut-off washings processing utensil the latest.
Here, washings handles the unlatching of utensil and in control unit and the material of the electrochromic activity in first layer
Between the foundation of electrical connection can simultaneously or sequentially occur.
Re-establishing for pellucidity can be at the end of processing routine or if necessary at predetermined time point earlier
Carry out, but carry out the latest when turning off washings processing utensil or afterwards.Here, it can also be provided that, gate cell is being handled
Glistened during EP (end of program).
Concept " processing routine " will be generally construed broadly as herein.Processing routine can include handling in washings
The program that utensil Playsization are implemented, value is stored in control device the parameter of the program by default in advance, i.e., so-called mark
Quasi- processing routine；And including the processing routine with additional option, i.e. with can be changed relative to standard setting by user
Program parameter.Additional option can be predetermined item, be set such as delay start, in order to meet other predetermined item such as rapidities
The program circuit of meter, the washing procedure for example quickly run as far as possible in washing machine or the washing designed for efficiency
Program, cleaning such as can also be the washing journey for adapting to specific dirt (such as blueberry spot or red wine spot)
Sequence.
The present invention has lot of advantages.Such as the display device being applied to by means of electrochromic material on an inserts can
To design in large area and in embodiments of the present invention while observation of the user to inner treatment chamber can be realized.It is specific
The possibility that the amplification that running status for example runs interference is shown especially additionally improves the safety in operation of home appliances.
In embodiments of the present invention, if it functional fault on utensil be present and take appropriate measures, user even in
Distant location can also be known immediately.In dark holding chamber, in the case of lacking light or when coming at night
Also have the advantage that：Display that is content, amplification and can well reading.In addition, the present invention can realize it is additional
Designability and the individualized feature thus, it is possible to realize the user for being directed to washings processing utensil.
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The other details of the present invention are by below for the embodiment for handling utensil according to the washings of the present invention
Explanation provides, and the embodiment does not limit the present invention.Herein with reference to Fig. 1 and 2.
Fig. 1 shows the side view of the washings processing utensil according to the present invention.
Fig. 2 shows the three-dimensional view of the washings processing utensil according to the present invention.
Embodiment
In Fig. 1, washings processing utensil 1 is washing machine in the embodiment not limited the invention.This is washed
Clothing machine has housing 2, installs on the housing for opening the gate cell 5 with closed cylinder 3, and the roller, which is used as, to be used for herein not
The process chamber of the washings shown.Gate cell 5 is included in door inserts 6 transparent in the off state of washings processing utensil.
In shown here embodiment, door inserts 6 includes two glass plates 12 and 13 as transparent material 7, each with electroluminescent
The first layer 8 and the second layer 11 of discoloration and thermochromic properties are between the two glass plates.Herein, the sum of thermochromism
Electrochromic material is arranged so as in first layer 8 and the second layer 11 so that described in when being observed towards the direction of door inserts 6
Material is located in the different zones of door inserts 6.This can for example be realized, first and/or in the low portion of door inserts 6
Two layer 8, especially arrange the material of thermochromism in 11, the temperature that the material of the thermochromism can directly reflect in process chamber 3
Degree, and electrochromic material is especially arranged in first and/or the second layer 8,11 in the upper part of door inserts 6 so that
On washings handle utensil 1 and handle the information of processing routine occurred in utensil in the washings can be up in part
Show to the controlled control of unit 4.
Figure 1 illustrates washings processing utensil in, operating unit 9 is statically installed.
Fig. 2 shows the three-dimensional view of the washings processing utensil 1 according to the present invention, is configured as dryer here, wherein, make
Smart mobile phone 10 is used to be used as peripheral operation unit for the ground of operating unit 9.14 represent herein be used for it is electrochromic, have
Electrochromic material, the electronic control device of first layer that is not shown additionally here.
In Fig. 1 and 2 washings processing utensil, it is possible to implement the method according to the invention.
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3 process chambers
4 control units
5 gate cells
6 inserts
7 transparent materials, it is glass plate here
8 first layers (have electrochromic and/or thermochromism characteristic)
9 operating units
10 peripheral operation units
11 second layers (have electrochromic and/or thermochromism characteristic)
12 first glass plates
13 second glass plates
14 are used for the electronic control device of electrochromic first layer
Claims (15)
1. a kind of washings processing utensil (1), the washings processing utensil has housing (2), for pending washings
Process chamber (3), control unit (4), the gate cell (5) for opening and closing the process chamber (3), wherein, the door list
First (5) have the door inserts (6) for the closed process chamber (3), and this inserts includes transparent material (7), it is characterised in that
The door inserts (6) has first layer (8), and the translucency of the first layer can pass through the temperature and/or electricity of the first layer (8)
The change of characteristic and change, wherein, the such configuration of the door inserts (6) so that the door inserts is not when operation program is implemented
In pellucidity.
2. washings processing utensil (1) according to claim 1, it is characterised in that the first layer (8) has electroluminescent change
The characteristic of color.
3. washings processing utensil (1) according to claim 2, it is characterised in that described control unit (4) is provided for
According to the processing routine implemented in washings processing utensil (1) and/or according to the input on operating unit (9,10)
To control the electrochromic characteristic.
4. washings processing utensil (1) according to claim 3, it is characterised in that the washings processing utensil has
It is configured as the operating unit (9) of external touch screen (10) and has to be used for described control unit (4) and the operating unit (9)
Between communication interface.
5. the washings processing utensil (1) according to any one of claim 1 to 4, it is characterised in that the first layer
(8) and/or the second layer (11) has the characteristic of thermochromism.
6. washings processing utensil (1) according to claim 5, it is characterised in that the first layer (8) has thermotropic
The characteristic of color.
7. the washings processing utensil (1) according to claim 5 or 6, it is characterised in that in the first layer (8) and/or
The chemical substance of thermochromism is arranged so as in the second layer (11) and is arranged so as to electroluminescent change in the first layer (8)
The material of color so that these materials are in the not same district of the door inserts (6) when being observed towards the direction of the door inserts (6)
In domain.
8. the washings processing utensil (1) according to any one of claim 5 to 7, it is characterised in that the second layer
(11) characteristic with thermochromism and than the first layer (8) closer to the process chamber (3).
9. the washings processing utensil (1) according to any one of claim 1 to 8, it is characterised in that the first layer
(8) and/or the second layer (11) is arranged between two glass plates (12,13) of the door inserts (6).
10. the washings processing utensil (1) according to any one of claim 1 to 9, it is characterised in that the first layer
(8) it is electrochromic and is configured as display device, the display device is used to show on washings processing utensil (1)
And/or on handling the information for the processing routine run in utensil in the washings.
11. washings processing utensil (1) according to claim 10, it is characterised in that the washings handles utensil bag
Containing the sensor for measuring operational factor, and described control unit (4) is provided for measured operational factor in structure
Type is to be shown in the first layer (8) of display device.
12. the washings processing utensil (1) according to claim 10 or 11, it is characterised in that the washings processor
Tool (1) includes motion sensor, and it is attached in washings processing utensil (1) that the motion sensor can determine that user whether there is
Closely, and described control unit (4) is provided in the presence of this is had determined that causing for predetermined pair of the situation
The control of the first layer (8).
13. the washings processing utensil (1) according to any one of claim 10 to 12, it is characterised in that the washing
Thing processing utensil (1) includes optical sensor, and the optical sensor can detect the surrounding environment in washings processing utensil (1)
In light intensity LU, and described control unit (4) is provided for less than minimum value LUminFirst layer described in Shi Tigao (8) it is saturating
Lightness and/or more than maximum LUmaxWhen reduce the transparencies of the first layer (8).
14. the washings processing utensil (1) according to any one of claim 1 to 13, it is characterised in that the door inserts
(6) at least part permanent transparent ground configuration, so as to which the door inserts allows users to observe the process chamber (3).
15. the method for running washings processing utensil (1), the washings processing utensil has housing (2), for waiting to locate
Process chamber (3), control unit (4), the gate cell (5) for opening and closing the process chamber (3) of the washings of reason, its
In, the gate cell (5) has the door inserts (6) for the closed process chamber (3), and this inserts includes transparent material (7),
Wherein, the door inserts (6) has first layer (8), and the translucency of the first layer can pass through the temperature of the first layer (8)
And/or electrical characteristics change and change, wherein, the such configuration of the door inserts (6) so that the door inserts in operation program not
It is in pellucidity, the described method comprises the following steps during implementation：
(a) open washings processing utensil (1) and establish described control unit (4) and in the first layer (8)
Electrical connection between electrochromic active material；
(b) loaded to the first layer (8) with voltage or electric current, so as to corresponding to the input on operating unit (9,10) and/
Or corresponding to the display of information come cause the transparency of the first layer (8) by described control unit (4) control ground by it is expected subtract
Small, described information is on washings processing utensil (1) and/or on handling the place run in utensil in the washings
Manage the information of program；And
(c) pellucidity is re-established after washings processing utensil (1) shut-off the latest.
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