JP6060371B2 - Operation display device for washing machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to an operation display device for a washing machine having an operation unit equipped with a liquid crystal display.

  Conventionally, an operation display device of this type of washing machine is configured as shown in FIGS. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

  FIG. 8 shows a front view of an operation display device of a conventional washing machine, and FIG. 9 shows a front view of a control device of the operation display device of the conventional washing machine.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the operation display panel 1 is formed by insert-molding a panel sheet 2 made of a sheet material on the upper surface. The operation display panel 1 includes a display unit 3 and an operation unit 4, a liquid crystal panel 5 is disposed at a position corresponding to the display unit 3, and an operation button unit 6 is disposed at a position corresponding to the operation unit 4.

  By pressing the stroke button 6a, the operation time and setting conditions for washing, rinsing, dehydration, and drying displayed on the liquid crystal panel 5 can be changed, and the operation course displayed on the liquid crystal panel 5 by pressing the course button 6b. The mist can be switched only by washing, washing to drying, and drying by pressing the washing / drying switching button 6c.

  A power-on button 6d for turning on the power, a power-off button 6e for cutting off the power, and a start button 6f for starting the operation of the washing machine are provided on the washing machine body.

  A control device in which a button-type electric switch 7 provided at a corresponding position of the operation button unit 6 of the operation display panel 1, an LED element 8 for notifying that the operation button unit 6 is pressed, and the liquid crystal panel 5 are stacked. 9 is fixed to the resin case 10.

  A screw hole 11 is provided around the resin case 10, and an operation display device is formed by fixing it to the operation display panel 1 with screws (not shown) from the back side.

JP 2008-66163 A

  However, in the configuration of the conventional operation display device of the washing machine, there are many operation buttons on the operation display panel, and there are many operation buttons when the user tries to set, so that the target operation button There was a problem that it was difficult to find. In addition, many settings related to washing are displayed on the operation display panel, and like the operation buttons, there is a problem that it is difficult to find the settings to be found.

  In order to solve the above-described conventional problems, an operation display device for a washing machine according to the present invention includes a liquid crystal panel displaying washing conditions and setting buttons, a transparent plate disposed on the liquid crystal panel and having a transparent electrode on the back surface. A touch panel display unit that operates by touching the transparent plate with a finger, the washing condition is displayed in the setting button, and the washing condition is displayed in the setting button, The size of the setting button is different when the washing condition is not displayed in the setting button.

  As a result, the size of the setting button is changed according to the importance of the washing condition, and important contents are displayed on the liquid crystal panel so that it can be easily noticed, so necessary information is accurately conveyed to the user, The visibility of the screen is improved, the grasping of the washing conditions and the identification of the setting button are improved, and the operability is improved.

  The operation display device for a washing machine according to the present invention accurately conveys necessary information to the user, improves the visibility of the screen, improves the grasp of the washing conditions and the identification of the setting buttons, and improves the operability.

1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a washing machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Same perspective view of washing machine Same as above, a plan view of the operation display section of the washing machine (A) Same as AA sectional view in FIG. 3, (b) Same as DD sectional view in FIG. BB sectional view in FIG. CC sectional view in FIG. (A) The figure which shows the 1st screen of the liquid crystal panel of the operation display part of a washing machine, (b) The figure which shows the 2nd screen, (c) After changing the washing process time on the 2nd screen. (D) The figure after changing the water level setting on the second screen, (e) The figure showing the third screen, (f) The figure showing the fourth screen, (g) The same, The figure which shows the 5th screen, (h) The figure which shows the 6th screen, and (i) The figure which shows the 7th screen. Front view of conventional washing machine operation display device Front view of control device of operation display device of conventional washing machine

  1st invention has a liquid crystal panel which displays washing conditions and a setting button, and a transparent board which piles up on the liquid crystal panel and has a transparent electrode on the back, and operates by touching the transparent board with a finger. A touch panel display unit for performing the washing, the washing condition is displayed in the setting button, and the setting is performed when the washing condition is displayed in the setting button and when the washing condition is not displayed in the setting button. By changing the size of the button, the size of the setting button is changed according to the importance of the washing condition, and more important contents are displayed on the LCD panel so that it can be easily noticed. Necessary information is accurately conveyed to the user, the visibility of the screen is improved, the washing condition is grasped and the setting button is identified, and the operability is improved.

  In the second invention, in particular, in the first invention, when the washing condition is changed by the setting button, the washing condition is displayed in the setting button. It is aroused and the contents are easy to grasp, the visibility of the screen is enhanced, the grasping of the washing condition and the identification of the setting button are improved, and the operability is improved.

  According to a third aspect of the invention, in particular, in the first or second aspect of the invention, when the washing condition is different from the predetermined washing condition, the washing condition is displayed in the setting button. Washing conditions that are different from the washing conditions are alerted and the washing conditions that the user is interested in are displayed. This improves the visibility of the screen, improves the grasp of the washing conditions and the identification of the setting buttons, and improves operability. Will improve.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in particular, in any one of the first to third aspects, when the washing condition is displayed in the setting button, the washing condition is not displayed in the setting button. The setting button is displayed in large size, the changed washing condition and the washing condition different from the predetermined washing condition are alerted, the visibility of the screen is improved, the grasping of the washing condition and the setting button Improves the operability.

  In a fifth aspect of the invention, in particular, in any one of the first to fourth aspects of the invention, the setting button includes a first setting button disposed substantially at the center of the liquid crystal panel in the vertical direction of the screen, and the liquid crystal panel. A second setting button disposed at a lower portion in the vertical direction of the screen, and the washing condition is displayed in the setting button when only the second setting button is displayed in the setting button. Since the setting buttons are different in size from the case where is not displayed, the setting buttons that are less frequently operated and less important are placed inconspicuously, and the settings are relatively frequent and highly important. The visibility to the buttons can be improved and necessary information can be conveyed accurately.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view of a washing machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an overall perspective view of the washing machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  1 and 2, a water tub 13 is suspended in a body 12 of a washing machine, and a rotating drum 14 formed in a bottomed cylindrical shape in the water tub 13 has its axial direction from the front to the back. It is tilted downward toward the side and is rotatably arranged.

  A clothing doorway 15 leading to the opening end of the rotary drum 14 is formed on the front side of the water tank 13, and a charging opening provided on an upward inclined surface formed at the front portion of the front frame body 16 constituting the front surface of the main body 12. By opening the door 18 that opens and closes the portion 17, the laundry in the rotary drum 14 can be taken in and out through the clothing entrance 15.

  Since the door 18 is provided on the upward inclined surface, the work for putting in and out the laundry can be carried out without bending the waist, and compared with the drum type washing machine for taking in and out the laundry from the opening provided horizontally horizontally. Sex is getting better.

  A large number of through holes 19 communicating with the inside of the water tank 13 are formed on the peripheral surface of the rotating drum 14, and are driven to rotate in the forward and reverse directions by a motor 20 attached to the back side of the water tank 13. A water injection pipe 21 and a drain pipe 22 are connected to the water tank 13, and water is poured and drained into the water tank 13 by controlling the water injection valve 23 and the drain valve 24.

  An operation display panel 25 is arranged at the upper part of the front frame body 16, and a detergent charging case 26 is arranged at the lower part of the front frame body 16 so that it can be pulled out forward. Prior to driving, the user puts the detergent into the detergent case 26 and operates the operation display panel 25 as necessary to set the desired driving content, start driving, pause, or drive progress. Status can be recognized.

  When the door 18 is opened and the laundry is put into the rotating drum 14 and the operation is started, the water injection valve 23 is opened, water is poured into the detergent charging case 26, and the detergent that has been poured therein is poured with water. However, a predetermined amount of water is injected into the water tank 13 through the water injection pipe 21.

  When the predetermined water level is reached, the rotary drum 14 is driven to rotate by the motor 20 and the washing process is started. The laundry in the washing process is laundered by repeating the stirring operation in which the laundry is lifted and dropped by the rotation of the rotating drum 14.

  After the required washing time, the drain valve 24 opens, the dirty washing liquid is discharged from the drain pipe 22, and the washing liquid contained in the laundry is dehydrated by a dehydrating operation that rotates the rotating drum 14 at a high speed.

  Thereafter, the drain valve 24 is closed, and water is injected into the water tank 13 from the water injection pipe 21 to carry out a rinsing process. Also in the rinsing process, the laundry is rinsed by repeating the stirring operation by the rotation of the rotating drum 14.

  3 is a plan view of the operation display unit of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 3, and FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG.

  3, 4, 5, and 6, the operation display panel 25 is disposed above the front frame 16 and the top plate 27. The surface of the transparent resin portion 28 is covered with a panel sheet 29 made of a PET film insert-molded in the transparent resin portion 28. The panel sheet 29 has a decorative surface that has been colored and printed, and the transparent resin portion 28 and the panel sheet 29 are provided with an opening 30 having a substantially rectangular shape at the center thereof.

  The opening 30 is an area where neither transparent resin nor film is present, and a transparent plate 31 made of transparent glass is attached to the operation display panel 25 via an elastic body 32 on the back surface of the opening 30. The elastic body 32 is fixed while being pressed between the periphery of the opening 30 in the transparent resin portion 28 and the transparent plate 31.

  A touch panel display unit 38 is formed on the back surface of the transparent plate 31 by bonding a transparent electrode 33 with a transparent double-sided tape 37 called OCA. Therefore, the touch panel display unit 38 is transparent and translucent.

  In addition, a liquid crystal panel 34 is attached to a liquid crystal mounting base 35 below the back surface of the touch panel display unit 38. Further, on the opposite side of the liquid crystal mounting base 35 to the liquid crystal panel 34 mounting surface, transparent electrodes 33 and A main control board 36 for controlling the liquid crystal panel 34 is attached.

  In this way, the transparent plate 31, the transparent double-sided tape 37, the transparent electrode 33, the liquid crystal panel 34, and the main control board 36 are stacked in this order, and from the front side of the operation display panel 25, a transparent touch panel display unit 38 is formed. Through the plate 31, the transparent double-sided tape 37, and the transparent electrode 33, it is possible to visually recognize pictures and characters displayed on the liquid crystal panel 34. Note that a lighting device having a planar shape is arranged on the back side of the liquid crystal panel 34, that is, on the side opposite to the touch panel display unit 38, and the pattern or characters displayed on the liquid crystal panel 34 are irradiated by irradiating the liquid crystal panel 34. Visibility can be further enhanced.

  On the main control board 36, a touch panel dedicated IC 40 that determines whether or not a person has performed a touch operation by inputting / outputting a signal to / from the touch panel display unit 38 and transmits a determination signal to the microcomputer 39 is mounted.

  On the back side of the transparent plate 31, there are electrical components such as the liquid crystal panel 34 and the main control board 36, which require waterproofing. Therefore, the outer periphery of the substantially rectangular transparent plate 31 is covered with a frame-shaped elastic body 32, and attached to the back surface of the substantially rectangular opening 30 via the elastic body 32.

  Around the upper side 41 and the lower side 42 of the opening 30, the elastic body 32 holds the three directions of the front surface side, the back surface side, and the end surface side of the transparent plate 31. Waterproofness is ensured by pressing between the panel 25 and the liquid crystal mounting base 35.

  Further, around the left side 43 and the right side 44 of the opening 30, the two directions of the back surface side and the end surface side of the transparent plate 31 are brought into contact with the elastic body 32, and the elastic body 32 and the transparent plate 31 are connected to the operation display panel. 25 and the liquid crystal mounting base 35 are pressed against each other to ensure waterproofness.

  Here, although the waterproof structure around the left side 43 and the right side 44 of the opening 30 and the waterproof structure around the upper side 41 and the lower side 42 of the opening 30 are exemplified, the left side 43 of the opening 30 is exemplified. Even if the waterproof structure around the right side 44 is the same as the waterproof structure around the upper side 41 and the lower side 42 of the opening 30, a good effect can be obtained.

  On the back surface of the operation display panel 25, bosses 45 are provided at the four corners of the opening 30, and the liquid crystal mounting base 35 and the back cover 46 are fastened with screws 47. The back cover 46 is made of a resin member that covers the main control board 36 from the back.

  In the screw fastening state, the elastic body 32 is pressed against the liquid crystal mounting base 35, and the elastic body 32 is in close contact with the transparent plate 31 and the operation display panel 25, so that the waterproof property around the opening 30 is ensured. Therefore, even if the user accidentally spills water or liquid detergent into the opening 30, water does not adhere to the electrical components such as the liquid crystal panel 34 and the main control board 36 inside, and the reliability of the components is ensured. Failure and malfunctions are prevented.

  Moreover, since the transparent plate 31 is attached to the back surface of the opening part 30 via the elastic body 32, the impact applied from the outside can be relieved and glass can be prevented from being damaged by the impact. For example, when the user drops something or when the product is delivered to the user's home in a packaged state, an impact force is applied to the transparent plate 31 when it falls or falls over from the loaded state. . At that time, the elastic body 32 is arranged on the outer periphery of the transparent plate 31 to reduce the impact, and damage can be prevented even if an impact is applied from the outside.

  The operation display panel 25 is provided with a start button 54, a power-on button 52, a power-off button 53, and a return button 55 that are separated and independent from the touch panel display unit 38.

  The start button 54 is used by the user to instruct the start of the operation of the washing machine after completing various settings such as the operation course of the washing machine. The power-on button 52 and the power-off button 53 are for the user to turn on and off the washing machine. The return button 55 is used to give an instruction to return to the previous display screen when the user operates the touch panel display unit 38.

  The start button 54, the power-on button 52, the power-off button 53, and the return button 55 are provided in the operation display panel 25 separately from the touch panel display unit 38.

  The pressing operation buttons such as the start button 54, the power on button 52, the power off button 53, and the return button 55 are configured in the same manner. The sub-control board 50 on which the switch 49 is loaded is fixed to the back cover 46 so as to be provided inside the operation display panel 25, and the operation member 51 for pressing the switch 49 can be pressed from the outside of the operation display panel 25. As described above, the operation display panel 25 is provided with a button opening 80, and the button opening 80 is closed by a panel sheet 29 integrally formed on the surface of the operation display panel 25. This prevents water from entering the inside from the button opening 80.

  As described above, the operation member 51 is provided so as to be held between the operation display panel 25 and the back cover 46, and the pressing operation button portion 48 does not have the transparent resin portion 28 and only the panel sheet 29 exists. The user presses the panel sheet 29 to deform the panel sheet 29 and presses the switch 49 via the operation member 51.

  Thus, the user can operate the switch 49 with a light operating force. When the user presses the switch 49, an input signal of the switch 49 is transmitted from the sub control board 50 to the microcomputer 39 of the main control board 36.

  In addition, the panel sheet 29 prevents water from entering the operation display panel 25 from the pressing operation button portion 48 and ensures waterproofness. In other words, the start button 54, the power-on button 52, the power-off button 53, and the return button 55 that are separated and independent from the touch panel display unit 38 are ensured to be waterproof.

  FIGS. 7A to 7F are diagrams illustrating display contents displayed on the liquid crystal panel of the operation display unit of the washing machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  The operation of the washing machine will be briefly described with reference to FIGS.

  7A to 7F show screens in which display contents displayed on the liquid crystal panel 34 can be seen through the transparent electrode 33, the transparent double-sided tape 37, and the transparent plate 31, respectively. By touching the top of the board 31 with a finger, the screen is switched or the setting content is changed. In this way, touch-type setting buttons are displayed on the liquid crystal panel 34.

  When the user first supplies power to the washing machine main body by pressing the power-on button 52 on the operation display panel 25, the liquid crystal panel 34 is turned on, and FIG. 7A is displayed.

  FIG. 7A shows the first screen after the power is turned on. On the screen, the washing touch button 56a for switching between washing and drying, the washing to drying touch button 56b, and the drying touch button 56c select the washing / drying mode. It is arranged as a setting button.

  In addition, in each washing and drying mode, the Omakase touch button 57a, which is considered to be used frequently by the user, is located in the center of the screen, the personal touch button 57b is located on the left side of the screen, and other courses that summarize other courses. A total of three touch buttons are arranged on the right side of the screen with the touch buttons 57c.

  In addition, a menu touch button 58 that summarizes contents that can be useful information for the user is arranged as a setting button at the bottom of the screen.

  In FIG. 7A, the user sets the course after selecting the washing / drying mode. In the present embodiment, an operation example in which the display is switched to the display of FIG. 7B by touching the washing touch button 56a and then touching the automatic touch button 57a will be described.

  FIG. 7B is a second screen that transitions when the Omakase touch button 57a is touched in FIG. 7A, and a touch button indicating each process time is set at the approximate center in the vertical direction of the screen. A washing touch button 59a indicating the washing time, a rinsing touch button 59b indicating the number of times of rinsing, and a dehydrating touch button 59c indicating the dehydrating time are arranged in order from the left side of the screen.

  Further, touch buttons indicating other detailed setting contents in operation are arranged at the bottom of the screen, a water level touch button 60a indicating a water level setting method, a bath water touch button 60b indicating whether or not to use bath water, and performing a reserved operation. Whether or not the reservation touch button 60c is arranged as a setting button.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, a touch button indicating each process time is displayed as a setting button in the approximate center in the vertical direction of the screen, and the setting content of each process time is displayed in this setting button. Now, you can see at a glance what the current washing method is and what you can do with the setting buttons.

  For example, “automatic” set as the washing time is displayed on the washing touch button 59a, which indicates that the washing process time is automatically determined according to the amount of laundry.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7B, in the lower part of the screen in the vertical direction, touch buttons indicating other detailed setting contents in the operation are arranged as setting buttons and are displayed smaller than the touch buttons indicating each process time. The

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the touch buttons 59a to 59c arranged at the approximate center in the vertical direction of the screen are the first setting buttons, and the touch buttons 60a to 60c arranged at the bottom in the vertical direction of the screen are the second buttons. Then, the first button corresponds to a more important washing condition than the second button. As described above, the size and arrangement of the setting buttons are changed in accordance with the importance, and the setting buttons with high importance are displayed more easily to the user.

  In this way, setting buttons with low frequency of operation and low importance are placed inconspicuously, visibility to setting buttons with relatively high frequency of operation and high importance is improved, and necessary information can be conveyed accurately. it can.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, item names of washing conditions that can be changed by button operation are displayed on the touch buttons 60a to 60c indicating other detailed setting contents in the driving. According to this illustration, the contents for which the washing conditions are set are not displayed.

  Such detailed setting items are provided so as to coincide with the setting contents selected according to the user's preference, for example, touch buttons 60a to 60c. In many cases, it is assumed that the user uses the washing condition in an initial setting state.

  Therefore, the touch buttons 60a to 60c indicating the detailed setting contents are normally configured so that the setting contents of the washing conditions are not displayed and are not conspicuous at the bottom of the screen, thereby relatively indicating the process time. Visibility is improved by making the name and the contents set in the washing condition stand out.

  In addition, in the touch buttons 60a to 60c indicating the detailed setting contents, when the washing condition setting contents are not displayed, it is possible to provide more intervals with the touch buttons 59a to 59c indicating the respective process times. You can prevent mistakes.

  Here, the setting content changing procedure will be described on the assumption that the user changes the washing process time.

  FIG. 7 (e) shows a third screen that transitions when the washing touch button 59a is touch-operated in FIG. 7 (b), and a washing slide button 61 that changes the washing time at the approximate center of the screen is used as a setting button. The decision touch button 62 for instructing the decision of the changed time is arranged at the bottom of the screen.

  The user changes the washing process time by moving the washing slide button 61 in the left-right direction, and confirms the changed washing process time by pressing the decision touch button 62. When the enter touch button 62 is pressed, the screen transitions to the second screen again and is displayed as shown in FIG.

  With the change of the washing process time, the setting content display of the washing touch button 59a is changed to the newly determined “15 minutes” display. Thereby, the user can easily confirm the changed setting contents.

  A procedure for changing the detailed setting of the water level to “higher” from the state of FIG. 7C will be described.

  FIG. 7 (f) is a fourth screen that transitions when the water level touch button 60a is touched in FIG. 7 (c). In the approximate center of the screen, there is a setting button for changing the water level setting of the washing water. Touch buttons 77a to 77c are arranged, and a decision touch button 62 for instructing decision of the changed water level is arranged at the bottom of the screen.

  Among the touch buttons 77a to 77c for setting the washing water level as the washing condition, the automatic water level touch button 77b indicating the currently set washing condition is a touch button different from the other low water level touch button 77a and the high water level touch button 77c. It is easy to identify which is the current setting.

  In FIG. 7F, the user can change the washing water level from “automatic” to “high” by touching the high water level touch button 77c. After the touch operation on the high water level touch button 77c, the changed water level setting is confirmed by touching the decision touch button 62.

  When the enter touch button 62 is touch-operated, the screen transitions to the second screen again and is displayed as shown in FIG. Along with the change in the setting of the washing water level, a display of “higher” newly determined as the washing condition is added to the water level touch button 60a. As described above, the setting button for displaying the item name of the washing condition and the content set for the washing condition is displayed larger than the setting button for not displaying the content set for the washing condition. This alerts the user and allows the user to easily confirm the changed settings.

  In this way, the contents set for the washing condition are displayed, and at the same time, the height direction of the water level touch button 60a is enlarged, so that the original size can be maintained even if the setting contents are added. Thus, the visibility for a user such as an elderly person who is difficult to visually recognize small characters is improved.

  In FIG. 7D, the water level touch button 60a is again touch-operated, and the screen changes to the fourth screen as shown in FIG. 7F. Among the touch buttons 77a to 77c for setting the washing water level as the washing condition, “automatic” After touching the automatic water level touch button 77b indicating "", the user can return the water level from "high" to "automatic" again by touching the enter touch button 62.

  In this case, the display is as shown in FIG. 7C, and even if the setting of the washing water level is changed, the display of “automatic” newly determined as the washing condition is not added to the water level touch button 60a. . As described above, when the washing condition is different from the predetermined washing condition, the washing condition is displayed in the setting button. As a result, the content displayed on the liquid crystal panel screen can be reduced, necessary information is accurately conveyed, and the visibility of the user is enhanced.

  In addition, when the detail setting of the washing condition is "None", such as when the bath water use is set to "None", the details of the setting of the washing condition are not displayed without displaying the set contents of the washing condition. When the condition is “Yes”, the contents of the washing condition are displayed so that the user can be alerted appropriately and the user can easily change the state of the washing method. Can be recognized.

  In addition, when the set process time is “None”, such as when the washing process time is set to 0 minutes and the process is not executed, the setting content is not displayed and the process is executed. By displaying the set stroke time, the user is appropriately alerted, and the user can easily recognize the state of the washing method.

  FIG. 7 (g) is a fifth screen that transitions when the other course touch button 57c of FIG. 7 (a) is touch-operated. The night touch button 63a, the house cleaning touch button 63b, the high cleaning deodorizing touch button 63c, the blanket touch button 63d, the careful finishing touch button 63e, and the tank cleaning touch button 63f that can be used as a course are arranged as setting buttons. The user selects a course by pressing each touch button, and changes to the second screen in FIG. 7B again by pressing each touch button.

  FIG. 7H is a sixth screen that transitions when the menu touch button 58 in FIG. 7A is touched. As shown in FIG. 7 (h), the screen is provided with a touch button for excerpting part of the contents of the instruction manual and explaining how to use it to the user, and an easy operation guide touch button 64a for explaining the operation method. The course explanation touch button 64b for explaining the course and the care method touch button 64c for explaining the maintenance method of the washing machine are arranged as setting buttons. In addition, a setting change touch button 64d in which setting contents that do not change the basic once set are arranged.

  In the first screen to the sixth screen shown in FIG. 7A to FIG. 7H, when the setting of the operation content is finished, the user operates by pressing the start button 54 provided on the operation display panel 25. Start. At this time, the screen transitions to a seventh screen which is an operation display screen for displaying the operation status shown in FIG.

  Note that the operation can be paused and resumed by pressing the start button 54 when it is desired to pause the operation during the operation and by pressing the start button 54 again when it is desired to be resumed.

  Further, by pressing a power-off button 53 provided on the operation display panel 25, the washing machine can be turned off at any timing.

  In this manner, the setting content of the washing method is displayed / hidden among the setting buttons according to the conditions, and the setting button is identified by changing the size of the setting button according to the display state of the setting content. This makes it easier to improve the visibility of the screen and prevents erroneous operations such as button presses.

  In this embodiment, the setting button is enlarged or reduced without changing the position of the setting button, but the setting button position may be moved when the setting button is reduced.

  In addition, the item name displayed on the setting button is illustrated without changing, but for example, if the item name is “water level”, the item name is simplified by omitting “water” and the setting button is displayed smaller. Also good.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, only the setting buttons related to the detailed settings are exemplified as objects to be displayed small, but conversely, the setting buttons related to the process time such as the washing process time may be displayed small.

  As described above, the operation display device of the washing machine according to the present invention accurately conveys necessary information to the user by changing the size of the setting button in accordance with the setting contents, and improves the visibility of the screen. Since the grasping of the washing conditions and the identifiability of the setting buttons are improved and the operability is improved, the present invention can be applied to various devices using water having a touch panel display unit.

31 Transparent plate 33 Transparent electrode 34 Liquid crystal panel 38 Touch panel display

Claims (2)

A liquid crystal panel for displaying washing conditions and setting buttons, a transparent plate disposed on the liquid crystal panel and having a transparent electrode on the back surface, and a touch panel display unit that is operated by touching the transparent plate with a finger When the washing condition is changed by the setting button, or when the washing condition is different from a predetermined washing condition , the washing condition is displayed in the setting button, and the washing condition is displayed in the setting button. In the operation display device for a washing machine, the setting button is displayed larger than the case where the washing condition is not displayed in the setting button. The setting button includes a first setting button disposed substantially at the center of the liquid crystal panel in the vertical direction of the screen, and a second setting button disposed at a lower portion of the liquid crystal panel in the vertical direction of the screen. the second setting button only claim the magnitude of the setting button in a case where the washing conditions in the setting button is displayed, and if the washing conditions in the setting button is not displayed is to be different 1 An operation display device for the washing machine as described in 1.

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