JP2009523052A - Position changeable washing machine with control unit and dual washing machine - Google Patents

Abstract

A position change type washing machine with a control unit and a dual washing machine are provided.
The present invention relates to a washing machine such as a dryer or a washing machine, and more particularly to a washing machine capable of changing at least the input position or the display position of a controller. The present invention proposes various forms in which a component such as a motor or a main control unit of the laundry machine body is electrically connected to the position changeable control unit.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a washing machine such as a dryer or a washing machine, and more particularly, to a washing machine that can change at least the input position or the display position of a controller.

  In general, a washing machine performs a washing process, a rinsing process, a dehydrating process, and the like by rotating a rotating tub and a pulsator by a motor. The laundry is washed by the generated laundry, washing water and friction of the rotating tub.

  Such washing machines are classified into a pulsator type, a stirring type, a drum type, and the like according to a washing method.

  In general, a drum-type washing machine performs washing using the frictional force between a laundry drum that rotates by the driving force of a driving unit and the laundry while detergent, washing water, and laundry are put into the washing drum. It is an apparatus to be performed, and is for obtaining a washing effect such that the laundry is less damaged, the laundry is not easily entangled, and the laundry is washed by striking.

  FIG. 1 shows a conventional drum-type washing machine, and a controller 3 having an input key for a user to input a command and a display unit for displaying a remaining time is provided at the top of the main body. Yes.

  The controller 3 is provided with a plurality of buttons 31, a display window 32, an LED window 33, and a rotary knob 50. Each button and the rotary knob 50 are input devices for the user to operate the washing machine. When the user selects a washing time, a washing method, a dehydration and a drying method, the user operates each button and the rotary knob 50 to input a target washing course and time.

  The LED window 33 blinks and the display window 32 informs the user of various washing information such as the progress of washing and the remaining time through characters and symbols.

  In general, a dryer is a device that automatically dries a wet object to be dried, such as clothing, and the conventional dryer has a controller such as the drum-type washing machine in FIG. Is provided.

  Therefore, in the conventional washing machine or dryer, since the controller is provided at the upper part of the main body, when the controller is provided at a higher position than the user's position, the access to the controller is not easy and the usability is poor. There is an inconvenience. In addition to the inconvenience associated with the operation of the input unit of the controller located at such a high place, there is another inconvenience that the display unit must be looked up.

  When the washing machine and the dryer are arranged side by side, the usability of the washing machine and the dryer is not bad. However, when either one is provided on the other, there are many inconveniences in operating the controller of the washing machine or the dryer arranged on the other.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances.

  It is an object of the present invention to cause inconvenience for operating the controller even when the washing machine is placed on the floor and even when one washing machine is placed on the other washing machine. There is no washing machine provided.

  Another object of the present invention is to achieve the above-mentioned object with a single input unit by detachably attaching at least the input unit of the controller to the upper or lower part of the main body.

  Still another object of the present invention is to enable an electrical connection to the main control unit by a simple operation when the input unit is mounted at a change point.

  To achieve these and other advantages, according to the present invention, a body comprising a first connector and a second connector for electrically connecting to at least one internal component, the first Corresponding to the connector or the second connector, and selectively detachably attached to the position of the main body, electrically connected to the first connector or the second connector, and having at least an input unit or a display unit There is provided a washing machine including a position-changing control unit.

  The washing machine may be a dryer, a washing machine, a washing dryer, or the like. The washing machine is a device for processing laundry and includes all kinds of devices associated with laundry, including a dehydrator or tumble dryer.

  In the present invention, there may be other connectors in addition to the first connector and the second connector, and the present invention does not exclude such other connectors. That is, in the present invention, since at least two connectors are provided in the cabinet, the position of the position changeable controller can be changed at two or more positions.

  Taking a washing machine as a type of washing machine as an example, the main body of the washing machine has a drum for putting laundry, a motor for rotating the drum, and a water supply valve for controlling the supply of washing water. And a drainage pump for draining the washing water. The controller has a main control unit for controlling motors, water supply valves, drainage pumps, etc. according to a preset work course, an input unit for receiving selection of operation procedures, etc. from the user, and information on the operation of the washing machine. And a display unit for displaying on the screen.

  In general, a main controller of the washing machine is provided with a microcomputer for controlling a plurality of components of the washing machine according to a work course of the washing machine. For example, in a washing machine, a main control unit controls operations of a motor, a water supply valve, a drain valve, and the like according to a preset work course.

  Conventionally, at least the input unit and the display unit are fixed to the upper part of the washing machine. For this reason, the mounting position of these units cannot be changed on the device.

  In the present invention, a position-changing control unit having at least an input unit or a display unit of the controller is selectively attached to the upper part or the lower part of the washing machine.

  For this reason, when the washing machine is provided at a relatively high place, the position of the input unit or the display unit can be changed from the upper part to the lower part of the washing machine, and the user can easily approach.

  The position change type control unit may include a main control unit, an input unit, and a display unit. Alternatively, the main control unit may be attached to a fixed position in the washing machine, and the position changeable control unit may include an input unit or a display unit.

  When provided in the cabinet of the washing machine body, there are at least a first attachment structure and a second attachment structure as attachment structures for attaching the position-changing control unit to the body. The first connector and the second connector are disposed at positions corresponding to the mounting structure in the cabinet.

  Such an attachment structure may be anything as long as the position-changing control unit can be attached to the main body, and is not limited to a specific structure, and may be a conventional attachment structure. That is, any mounting structure can be employed as long as the mounting structure does not impair the object of the present invention. However, it is preferable that the object of the present invention can be achieved more easily by adopting a structure that is easy to be detached.

  In providing such an attachment structure and selectively attaching the position-changing control unit to the upper part or the lower part of the main body, it can serve as the attachment structure without separately providing the attachment structure on the main body. The magnet which can be provided is provided, A position change-type control part can be provided in a main body using the said magnet. However, in this case as well, it is preferable that the position changeable control unit is securely attached to the main body by providing an attachment structure on the main body as a location for attaching the position changeable control unit.

  The term body is a concept for a controller and refers to the part that is controlled by the controller to carry out the intended function of the device. For example, the term “washing machine main body” related to the controller means that the washing machine main body drives the washing tub for washing the washing tub in the washing tub under the control of the washing tub and the controller for putting the washing object. It is suitable as long as it has a drive unit such as a motor. As another example, the term “dryer body” with respect to the controller refers to a drum for storing the laundry to be dried and a driving unit for driving the drum to dry the laundry in the drum. As long as it has

  The position changeable control unit is electrically connected to the first connector or the second connector according to the mounting position.

  When the position changeable control unit includes the main control unit, the first connector and the second connector are electrically connected to components in the main body such as a motor and a water supply valve, for example.

  For this reason, the position-changing control unit is electrically connected to the components in the main body via the first connector or the second connector.

  When the main control unit is attached to the main body, the position changeable control unit is provided with an input unit or a display unit, and the first connector and the second connector are electrically connected to the main control unit. When the position changeable control unit is attached to the selected position, the position changeable control unit is electrically connected to the main control unit via the first connector or the second connector.

  The position changeable control unit may include an input unit or only a display unit, but the position changeable control unit preferably includes both the input unit and the display unit.

  When operating the controller, if the user uses the external input unit provided outside the main unit instead of the input unit of the main unit, the position changeable control unit has only the display unit, and the input unit is located at the same position as in the past The user does not feel inconvenience even if it is fixedly attached.

  When the position-changeable control unit is attached to either the first attachment structure or the second attachment structure, the cover panel is attached to the other attachment structure. The cover panel is attached using a structure for attaching the position-changing control unit as it is, but in some cases, the cover panel may be attached using another attachment structure such as a screw fixing type hole. What is important here is not that the first mounting structure or the second mounting structure is used as it is during mounting, but that the cover panel is mounted on the other side where the position-changing control unit is not mounted.

  In the case where the position changeable control unit includes both the input unit and the display unit, it is preferable that the input unit and the display unit are manufactured integrally.

  Manufacturing the input unit and the display unit integrally means that the input unit and the display unit are manufactured so as to be movable, and the input unit and the display unit do not necessarily have to be integrated in detail like a PCB.

  For example, the panel for the input unit and the display unit can be manufactured in an integrated manner like a housing for storing specific components of the input unit and the display unit, and the input unit and the display unit can be moved as one. is there.

  However, even in a fine-grained component, it is preferable that the input unit and the display unit are manufactured integrally. For example, the PCBs of the input unit and the display unit may be manufactured integrally.

  Furthermore, when the input unit is a touch screen using an LCD window, the LCD window can also be used as a display, and therefore the input unit and the display unit are manufactured as a single unit.

  Jump connectors or branch cables can be used for electrical connection between the body components and the first and second connectors. These components and connectors may be connected by separate cables. Taking the case where the main control unit is not included in the position change type control unit as an example, the electrical connection between the main control unit and the first connector and the second connector will be described in detail.

  When the jump connector is used, the first connector and the second connector are respectively connected to the jump connector, and the jump connector is connected to the main control unit. That is, the first connector and the second connector are connected to the main control unit via the jump connector.

  For this reason, the conventional main control unit can be used as it is without using the jump connector.

  Specifically, the jump connector includes two connector terminals for connecting the connector and one terminal for connecting the main control unit. The connector terminal for connector connection and the terminal for the main control unit are electrically connected in the jump connector.

  As an alternative, a branch cable may be used. Such a cable has one end electrically connected to the main controller, the other end branched into two, one connected to the first connector and the other to the second connector. Connected.

  Alternatively, two cables may be used separately. That is, the first cable may be used to connect the first connector to the main control unit, and the second cable may be used to connect the second connector to the main control unit. In this case, the main control unit is provided with a first connector connection terminal and a second connector connection terminal. For this reason, when the first connector and the second connector are respectively connected to the individual connection portions on the main control portion, the conventional main control portion must further have one terminal.

  When both the input unit and the display unit are provided in the position changeable control unit, it is preferable to provide a combined connector for the input unit and the display unit, rather than providing individual connectors for the input unit and the display unit. .

  More preferably, the position changeable control unit is provided with a microcomputer for controlling the elements of the input unit and the display unit. Such a microcomputer exchanges data with the microcomputer in the main control unit. A microcomputer for controlling the input unit and the display unit may be provided in the main control unit, but in this case, there is a problem that the first connector and the second connector require a large number of electrical terminals. . However, when the microcomputer for controlling the input unit and the display unit is provided in the position-changing control unit, the number of terminals for connection to the main control unit can be considerably reduced.

  When the user selects a work course or the like via the input unit, the microcomputer in the position change type control unit passes such information to the microcomputer in the main control unit. In the case of the display unit, when the main control unit passes information on the operation to the display unit microcomputer, the microcomputer of the display unit having the received information displays the information to display the information. Control the elements in the unit.

  On the other hand, each of the first connector and the second connector preferably has a connector housing made of a flame retardant material. By forming the connector housing, which is a flame-retardant material, for storing the electrical connection pins, the electrical connection pins are not exposed to the outside even if a fire occurs.

  These connection pins may include a power supply connection pin. If a fire occurs and the plastic components melt and the connection pins are exposed to the outside, an electrical shock will occur to the user touching those pins.

  The connector cover for covering the first connector or the second connector may also be formed from a flame retardant material. For this reason, for example, when a position changeable control unit is connected to the first connector, the connector cover is used to cover the second connector.

  In particular, when the cover panel is made of plastic, the connector cover of flame retardant material prevents the connection pins from being exposed to the outside.

  The dual washing machine of the present invention includes a first washing machine and a second washing machine. At least one of these washing machines has a position changeable control unit. For example, when the first washing machine is placed on the second washing machine, the position-changeable control unit of the first washing machine is attached to the lower part of the main body.

  In general, a washing machine holds laundry and washing water during operation, so the washing machine is heavier and more vibrant than a dryer. Therefore, in the dual washing machine of the washing machine and the dryer, when it is necessary to stack the dryer and the washing machine, it is preferable to stack the dryer on the washing machine.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, even if a washing machine is arrange | positioned in the position of the height of a floor, or a high place, it becomes possible to use a washing machine without feeling inconvenience. Unlike the prior art, the laundry machine of the present invention has almost no restrictions on the installation position.

  In particular, in the case of a dual laundry machine having a dryer and a washing machine, the user can arrange the dryer and the washing machine side by side as necessary, and can also arrange them in a stacked manner. Such a variety of arrangements provides many effects, but in particular, the user is less subject to restrictions on the position or space for arranging the devices than in the past.

  On the other hand, in the case of a coin laundry having a large number of dryers and washing machines for commercial use, the present invention will be more useful. For example, if a controller on one dryer out of multiple dryers fails, the controller from another dryer (the controller is not broken) is temporarily transferred to the dryer with the failed controller. Can solve the problem. In other cases, if the main body of one dryer fails and the controller of another dryer fails, the user of the coin laundry will use the dryer whose controller has failed the controller of the dryer whose main body has failed. Can be diverted to

  When changing the position of the position change control unit, the electrical connection of the position change control unit to the motor or the main control unit is simplified.

  Even in the event of a fire, electrical pins can be prevented because the connector pins are not exposed to the outside.

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated and configured as part of the present invention to provide a further understanding of the invention, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 2 shows a dryer among the laundry machines according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, a position changeable control unit 110 is attached to the upper part of the dryer main body 100, and a cover panel 120 is attached to the lower part of the main body 100.

  Both the position-changing control unit 110 and the cover panel 120 are detachably attached to the main body 100, can be detached from the main body 100, and their positions can be changed from each other. That is, the position changeable control unit 110 can be detached from the main body 100 and may be attached to the lower part of the main body 100 or may be attached to the upper part of the main body 100.

  FIG. 3 shows an assembly diagram in which the position changeable control unit 110 and the cover panel 120 are attached to the main body 100. In this embodiment, a main controller 130 of the controller is attached to the main body 100, and an input unit and a display unit are incorporated in the position change control unit 110.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the position change control unit 110 includes a plurality of buttons and knobs that are attached as input units for inputting drying conditions for drying the laundry, and receives a signal from the main control unit 130. An LCD window or LED as a display unit for performing display or the like based on this is provided.

  The plurality of buttons, knobs, LCDs, LEDs, etc. described above are mounted on a PCB (not shown) of the position changeable control unit, and such PCB is mounted on the position changeable control unit panel 113. The PCB may be a PCB in which the input unit PCB for the input unit and the display unit PCB for the display unit are separately provided, or may be a PCB in which the input unit PCB and the display unit PCB are provided integrally.

  The position changeable control unit panel 113 has a screw fixing hole 115 on one side and a fixing protrusion 117 on the other side. It becomes possible to attach to the attachment structures 143 and 144.

  The upper mounting structures 103 and 104 of the main body have a screw fixing hole 103 on one side of the upper frame 102 of the main body 100, and a long hole 104 on the other side for engaging with the protrusion 117 on the position changeable control unit panel 113. Have.

  FIG. 4 shows a state in which the position changeable control unit is attached to the upper part of the main body 100, and shows the fixing unit as a cross-sectional view.

  Based on FIG.3 and FIG.4, the method to attach the position change type | mold control part 110 to the main body 100 is demonstrated.

  The front cabinet 101 of the main body is attached to the upper frame 102. In such a state of the main body 100, after the upper frame 102 is slightly moved to the left side, when the position changeable control unit 110 is slid to the right side, the protrusion 117 on the position changeable control unit panel 113 is moved to the upper frame 102. Located in the long hole 104. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, since one of the protrusions 117 is bent and one of the long holes 104 is bent so as to match the protrusion 117, the protrusion 117 and the long hole 104 are engaged. The position changeable control unit 110 cannot be removed from the main body 100 in the forward direction.

  In such an attachment state, when the screw penetrates and the screw fixing hole 103 of the upper frame 102 and the screw fixing hole 115 of the position changeable control unit panel 113 are fixed, the position changeable control unit 110 is firmly fixed.

  When the position changeable control unit 110 is attached to the upper part of the main body 100 in this way, a decorative plate 105 may be attached to finish the appearance well.

  Similar to the position changeable control unit panel 113, the cover panel 120 also includes a screw fixing hole 121 and a protrusion (not shown). Unlike this embodiment, it goes without saying that the structure of the cover panel 120 may be different from that of the position change control panel 113.

  Referring to FIG. 3, a lower frame is attached to the lower portion of the main body 100 corresponding to the upper frame 102, and includes a long hole 144 and a screw fixing hole 143, similar to the upper frame 102.

  The method of attaching the cover panel 120 to the lower frame is the same as the method of attaching the position changeable control unit 110, in particular, the position changeable control unit panel 113, to the upper frame 102, and thus the description thereof is omitted. Since the method for attaching the position changeable control unit 110 to the lower frame is the same, the description thereof is omitted.

  Hereinafter, based on FIG. 3, the electrical connection between the position change control unit 110 and the main control unit 130 of the main body will be described.

  As shown in the figure, a jump connector 200 is sandwiched between the main control unit 130 and the position change type control unit 110. The jump connector 200 is connected to the main control unit 130 by a cable 210.

  The jump connector 200 includes two terminals (not shown) for connection to the position change control unit 110. One of these terminals is connected to the upper connector 131 that is the first connector by the cable 220, and the other terminal is connected to the lower connector 141 that is the second connector by the other cable 230.

  These two terminals are electrically connected to a cable 210 connected to the main control unit 130 in the jump connector 200.

  The position change control unit 110 includes a connector 114 for electrical connection to the upper connector 131 or the lower connector 141.

  When the position changeable control unit 110 is attached to the upper part of the main body, the main control unit 130 is electrically connected to the position changeable control unit 110 through a connection between the upper connector 131 and the position changeable control unit connector 114. The

  When the position changeable control unit 110 is attached to the lower part of the main body, the main control unit 130 is electrically connected to the position changeable control unit 110 by the connection between the lower connector 141 and the position changeable control unit connector 114. The

  When the user inputs the drying conditions on the position changeable control unit 110 via the input unit such as a button in the state of being electrically connected in this way, the main control unit 130 applies this to a plurality of elements of the dryer. Deliver, display drying conditions on the LCD window or LED, and control multiple elements of the dryer.

  Generally, the main control unit 130 is provided with a microcomputer and a memory. Depending on user input conditions, a drum driving motor, a heater for heating air supplied to the drum, and air heated by the heater are supplied. The blower blown into the drum is controlled to dry the laundry in the dryer.

  It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Thus, it is contemplated that the present invention covers all modifications and variations of the invention which are considered to be within the scope of the claims and their equivalents.

  For example, in this embodiment, the position changeable control unit 110 is selectively detachably attached to the main body 100, but only the input unit is selectively attached to the main body 100, and the display unit is an upper part of the main body 100. It may be attached as it is. Such matters are similarly applied to the display unit.

  In some cases, the input unit and the display unit may be manufactured separately and detachably attached to the main body.

  On the other hand, FIG.5 and FIG.6 has each shown the dual washing apparatus of this invention.

  FIG. 5 shows that the dryer 150 and the washing machine 160 are juxtaposed, and FIG. 6 shows that the dryer 150 in FIG. 5 is placed on the washing machine 160.

  The dryer 150 in FIGS. 5 and 6 is the same as the dryer in FIG. 2, and the washing machine in FIGS. 5 and 6 is the same as a conventional washing machine, so the details of the dryer and the washing machine are as follows. I will omit the explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the dryer 150 and the washing machine 160 are juxtaposed, the position changeable control unit 110 is attached to the upper part of the main body 100, and as shown in FIG. When placed on the machine 160, the position changeable control unit 110 is attached to the lower part of the main body 100.

  For this reason, it goes without saying that the dryer 150 and the washing machine 160 are juxtaposed, and even when the dryer 150 is placed on the washing machine 160, the user operates the position change control unit 110 in a good manner. be able to.

  7 and 8 each show another embodiment. The laundry machine of this embodiment is almost the same as that of the above-described embodiment except that the main control unit 130 is electrically connected to the upper connector 231 and the lower connector 241. .

  In this embodiment, a branch cable 250 is used instead of a jump connector. As shown in the figure, one end of this cable is connected to the main controller 130, and the other end is branched into two lines. For this reason, the two lines of the branch cable are connected to the upper connector 231 and the lower connector 241.

  FIG. 9 shows another embodiment in which the main control unit 130, the upper connector 331, and the lower connector 341 are connected by another method. Here, a cable 350 for connecting the main control unit 130 to the upper connector 331 and a cable 351 for connecting the main control unit 130 to the lower connector 341 are individually provided.

  FIG. 10 shows another embodiment in which a microcomputer is provided in the position change type control unit. For this reason, the exchange of data between the main control unit and the position change type control unit is performed between the microcomputers.

  Since the position change type control unit is provided with a microcomputer different from the microcomputer in the main control unit, the number of cables necessary for signal transfer between the position change type control unit and the main control unit is reduced. Conventionally, a large number of cables have been required because the microcomputer of the main control unit is directly connected to all elements such as the buttons of the input unit or directly to the LCD window of the display unit. .

  In the microcomputer of the position change type control unit, various information is received through an input device such as a button, and this microcomputer passes the information to the microcomputer of the main control unit.

  The microcomputer of the main control unit further passes the information displayed on the display unit to the position change control unit, and the microcomputer controls a display device such as an LCD window to display display target information.

  In the position change type control unit, a microcomputer for the input unit and a microcomputer for the display unit are provided individually or integrally.

  The laundry machine in FIG. 10 is one in which two microcomputers are provided in the position change control unit. That is, the input unit microcomputer for the input unit and the display unit microcomputer for the display unit are provided separately.

  Input means such as various buttons and knobs are connected to the input microcomputer, and display means such as LCD and LED are connected to the display microcomputer.

  The main control unit 130 includes a signal line and a power line that extend to an upper connector 431 and a lower connector (not shown).

  A microcomputer (not shown) of the main control unit is connected to the upper connector 431 and the lower connector via signal lines.

  The position change control unit 110 also includes a signal line and a power line that extend to the connector 414 corresponding to the signal line and the power line. An input microcomputer (not shown) and a display microcomputer (not shown) of the position change control unit 110 are connected to the connector 414 via a separate signal line. Since the main control unit 130 and the position change type control unit 110 are each provided with a microcomputer, the main control unit 130 exchanges information with the position change type control unit 110 via the two signal lines 83. When the input unit microcomputer and the display unit microcomputer are manufactured integrally, and the position changeable control unit includes only one microcomputer, it is better to use one signal line.

  In addition to the two signal lines 83, three AC power lines 81 are used for AC power, and two DC power lines 82 are used for DC power.

  Unlike this embodiment, when a microcomputer is not provided in the position changeable control unit, the microcomputer of the main control unit needs to be individually connected to various input means and all display means. The number of will increase. In this case, it becomes difficult to clean up the cable, which causes inconvenience.

  In a state where the main control unit 130 is connected to the position change control unit 110, when the user inputs an operation condition via an input unit such as a button, the input unit microcomputer transmits the input information via a signal line. To the microcomputer of the main control unit 130. In response to the input, the main control unit 130 delivers information to the display unit microcomputer, and the display unit microcomputer controls display means such as an LCD window or LED based on the received information to display the information. To do.

  The input unit microcomputer and the main control unit microcomputer have communication rules that are standardized with respect to each other. For this reason, when the input unit microcomputer passes a signal to the main control unit microcomputer based on such a rule, the main control unit knows information included in the received signal. The same applies to the display unit microcomputer and the main control unit microcomputer.

  On the other hand, FIG. 11 shows that a connector cover 99 for covering the upper connector 131 or the lower connector 141 is incorporated in the dryer of FIG.

  The connector cover is formed from a flame retardant material.

  Referring to FIG. 11, the position change control unit 110 is attached to the upper portion of the main body, the cover panel 120 is attached to the lower portion of the main body, and the currently unused lower connector 141 is covered with a connector cover 99. If the cover panel 120 is formed from plastic, the cover panel 120 will melt in the event of a fire. In this case, since the lower connector 141 is covered with the connector cover 99, the connection pins of the lower connector 141, particularly the connection pins for connecting the power supply, are exposed to the outside.

  When the position changeable control unit 110 is attached to the lower part, the connector cover 99 covers the upper connector 131.

  On the other hand, the upper connector 131 and the lower connector 141 may be made of a flame retardant material, and in this case, the connector cover 99 may not be used.

  The present invention relates to a laundry machine such as a dryer or a washing machine, and more particularly to a laundry machine that can change at least the input position or the display position of a controller.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to use a laundry machine that does not feel inconvenient even when the laundry machine is arranged at a height or height of the floor. Unlike the prior art, the laundry machine of the present invention has almost no restrictions on the installation position.

  In particular, in the case of a dual laundry machine having a dryer and a washing machine, the user can arrange the dryer and the washing machine side by side as necessary, and can also arrange them in a stacked manner. Although such a variety of arrangements has many effects, in particular, the user is less subject to restrictions on the position or space for arranging the devices than in the past.

  On the other hand, the present invention may be more useful in the case of a coin laundry having a large number of dryers and washing machines for commercial use. For example, if a controller on one dryer out of multiple dryers fails, the controller from another dryer (the controller is not broken) is temporarily transferred to the dryer with the failed controller. Can solve the problem. In other cases, if the main body of one dryer fails and the controller of another dryer fails, the user of the coin laundry will use the dryer whose controller has failed the controller of the dryer whose main body has failed. Can be diverted to

  When changing the position of the position change control unit, the electrical connection of the position change control unit to the motor or the main control unit is simplified.

  Even in the event of a fire, electrical connection accidents can be prevented because the connecting pins of the connector are not exposed to the outside.

It is a figure which shows the conventional drum type washing machine. 1 is a view showing a laundry machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is a partial enlarged view which shows the state by which a position change type control part is attached to the dryer main body in FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a dual laundry device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing that the drier is placed on the washing machine in the dual laundry machine in FIG. 5. It is a figure which shows the washing machine by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the washing apparatus by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the washing apparatus by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the washing apparatus by the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the case where the connector cover is included in the washing machine in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

100 body,
101 Front frame,
102 Upper frame,
103 screw fixing holes,
104 long hole,
105 Decorative plate,
110 operation unit,
111 knobs,
112 input buttons,
113 Operation panel 114 Operation connector,
115 screw fixing holes,
116 screws,
117 protrusions,
120 cover panel,
121 screw fixing hole,
130 Main control unit,
131 Main control unit upper connector,
141 Lower connector of the main control unit,
143 screw fixing hole,
144 long hole,
150 dryers,
160 washing machine,
200 jump connector,
210, 220, 230 cable

Claims (12)

A body having a first connector and a second connector electrically connected to at least one component therein;
The first connector or the second connector is selectively detachably attached to the main body corresponding to the first connector or the second connector, and is electrically connected to the first connector or the second connector. A position changeable control unit having a display unit;
A washing machine comprising:   The position changeable control unit includes a main control unit, and the first connector and the second connector are electrically connected to a motor that applies a driving force to at least the drum. The laundry equipment described.   The laundry device according to claim 1, wherein the component is a main control unit.   The jump connector according to claim 3, further comprising a jump connector having one end electrically connected to the first connector and the second connector and the other end electrically connected to the main control unit. Laundry equipment.   The laundry machine according to claim 3, further comprising a cable for electrically connecting one of the common parts of the main control unit to the first connector and the second connector.   The laundry device according to claim 3, wherein the first connector and the second connector are connected to each part of the main control unit.   The position changeable control unit has both an input unit and a display unit, and each of the first connector and the second connector is integrated to electrically connect both the input unit and the display unit. 4. The laundry device according to claim 3, wherein the laundry device is a mold connector.   4. The laundry machine according to claim 3, wherein the position changeable control unit includes a microcomputer that controls the position changeable control unit and exchanges data with the microcomputer of the main control unit.   2. The laundry according to claim 1, wherein each of the first connector and the second connector includes a connector housing made of a flame-retardant material and a plurality of pins housed in the connector housing. machine.   The laundry device according to claim 1, further comprising a connector cover made of a flame retardant material that selectively covers the first connector or the second connector.   2. The cover panel according to claim 1, further comprising a cover panel attached to the other position corresponding to the first connector or the second connector when the position changeable control unit is attached to one position. Laundry equipment. In a dual laundry machine where two laundry machines are arranged horizontally or vertically,
At least one of the washing machines is
A body having a first connector and a second connector electrically connected to at least one component therein;
The first connector or the second connector is selectively detachably attached to the main body corresponding to the first connector or the second connector, and is electrically connected to the first connector or the second connector. A position changeable control unit having a display unit;
Dual washing equipment characterized by comprising:

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