KR100830505B1 - laundry machine - Google Patents

Abstract

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a laundry machine, and more particularly, to a laundry machine of a new structure having a video output unit capable of outputting various video objects such as a TV or a movie separately from a control panel.

To this end, the present invention forms the appearance, at least one side of each outer surface of the main body formed with a recess of a predetermined size; A control panel provided in the main body and configured to perform various operations related to washing; A data transmission / reception unit for receiving and transmitting various content data; An image output unit having a screen for receiving and displaying image data among various content data; Both ends thereof are rotatably coupled to both side wall surfaces of the accommodating part, and one part is coupled to the image output part so that the image output part is selectively accommodated in the accommodating part or operated to be drawn out of the accommodating part. Eastern; A cover part provided at an opening of the accommodation part to selectively open and close the accommodation part; And, the data transmission unit for delivering the content data of the data transmission and reception unit: provides a laundry apparatus comprising a.

Laundry unit, storage unit, video output unit, sound output unit, separation unit, cover unit

Description

Laundry apparatus {laundry machine}

Figure 1 is a side cross-sectional view for explaining the internal structure of a conventional drum washing machine

Figure 2 is a perspective view for explaining the appearance of a conventional drum washing machine

Figure 3 is a side cross-sectional view for explaining the internal structure of the laundry apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention

4 to 6 are perspective views for explaining a series of processes in which the image output unit of the laundry apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is taken out for use;

7 is a perspective view for explaining a washing apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a perspective view for explaining a washing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

9 is a perspective view for explaining another embodiment of a washing apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

10 is a perspective view for explaining a washing apparatus according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

11 is a perspective view for explaining a washing apparatus according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention;

Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings

100. Main unit 110. Slot

120. Door 130. Receptacle

200. 300 out.

310. Drive motor 400. Control panel

410. Laundry Control Unit 411. Operation Buttons

412. Control dial 420. Display window

500. Data Transceiver 600. Video Output

610. Case 620. Screen

630. Rotating part 640. Rotating part

660. Spacer 670. Cover

700. Data transfer unit 800. Control unit

910. Media control unit 920. Sound output unit

The present invention relates to a laundry machine, and more particularly, to a laundry machine having a new structure having an image output unit for outputting various image objects.

In general, the washing apparatus is largely divided into a pulsator washing machine in which the drum stands vertically, and a drum washing machine in which the drum is laid down in the horizontal direction.

Here, since the drum washing machine is laid down in the horizontal direction as described above, the drum washing machine performs washing by dropping the laundry introduced into the drum.

1 and 2 schematically show a conventional structure of the aforementioned drum washing machine.

That is, the drum washing machine includes a main body 10, an out tub 20 mounted in the main body 10, a drum 30 rotatably mounted in the out tub 20, and the drum 30. Drive means for driving), and a control panel 50 for various operations.

Here, an inlet 11 through which laundry is introduced is formed on the front surface of the main body 10, and a door 40 that opens and closes the inlet is mounted at a peripheral portion of the inlet 11.

In addition, the outer tub 20 is provided with dampers 21 at both bottoms of the outer circumferential surface thereof and is mounted in a state of being supported in the main body 10.

At this time, the inner bottom of the outer tub 20 is provided with a washing water heater 60 is configured to enable the temperature control of the washing water used for washing.

In addition, the drum 30 is rotatably mounted in the outer tub 20, and a plurality of through holes 31 are formed on the circumferential surface of the drum 30 for inflow / outflow of wash water.

In addition, the driving means includes a drive motor 71 for driving the drum 30, and a belt 72 connected to transfer the driving force of the drive motor 71 to the drum 30.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the control panel 50 is configured to display operation control and current operation progress for various components.

The control panel 50 includes a washing operation unit 51 for washing operation and a display window 52 displaying an operation progress state.

At this time, the washing operation unit 51 includes a plurality of operation buttons 51a and operation dials 51b.

In addition, the display window 52 is composed of an LCD or a plurality of LEDs.

In the conventional drum washing machine configured as described above, a washing stroke, a rinsing stroke, and a dehydration stroke are performed for a predetermined time according to a control signal of a control unit (not shown) in a state in which laundry and a predetermined amount of detergent are put into the drum 30. Automatic washing proceeds for the laundry.

However, the display window 52 of the control panel 50 of the above-mentioned conventional drum washing machine displays only simple numbers or letters such as time or error messages due to limitations depending on the overall size of the control panel 50. .

For this reason, the conventional drum washing machine has a problem in that it is impossible to view various video objects (eg, TV or DVD) through the display window 52.

In particular, in recent years home appliances are configured to provide a variety of information to the user, but the structure of the conventional drum washing machine is very small area that the image is output by the display window 52 is not possible to provide a variety of information or use in multimedia There is this.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, an object of the present invention is a laundry structure of a new structure provided with a structure capable of outputting a variety of images, such as TV or movie, separate from the control panel To provide a device.

In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a laundry machine of a new structure to reduce the risk of damage that can occur due to the separate structure that the output of the various images are exposed to the outside of the laundry machine.

Washing apparatus of one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object has an appearance, the body formed with a recessed portion of a predetermined size on at least one of each outer surface; A control panel provided in the main body and configured to perform various operations related to washing; A data transmission / reception unit for receiving and transmitting various content data; An image output unit having a screen for receiving and displaying image data among various content data; Both ends thereof are rotatably coupled to both side wall surfaces of the accommodating part, and one part is coupled to the image output part so that the image output part is selectively accommodated in the accommodating part or operated to be drawn out of the accommodating part. Eastern; A cover part provided at an opening of the accommodation part to selectively open and close the accommodation part; And a data transfer unit for transferring the contents data of the data transmission / reception unit to the image output unit.

In addition, the laundry machine according to another aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is the appearance, at least one of each of the outer surface of the main body formed with a recess of a predetermined size; A data transmission / reception unit for receiving and transmitting various content data; An image output unit having a screen for receiving and displaying image data among various content data and various kinds of information related to washing operation; Both ends thereof are rotatably coupled to both side wall surfaces of the accommodating part, and one part is coupled to the image output part so that the image output part is selectively accommodated in the accommodating part or operated to be drawn out of the accommodating part. Eastern; A cover part provided at an opening of the accommodation part to selectively open and close the accommodation part; And a data transfer unit for transferring the contents data of the data transmission / reception unit to the image output unit.

Hereinafter, the washing apparatus according to each preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 to 11.

First, the attached laundry apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIGS. 3 to 6.

That is, the washing apparatus of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention is largely the main body 100, the outer tub 200, the drum 300, the control panel 400, the data transmitting and receiving unit 500, the image output The part 600, the rotation part 630, the cover part 670, the data transmission part 700, and the control part 800 are comprised. The washing apparatus described above has a drum type washing machine as an example.

Here, the main body 100 forms the appearance of the washing machine, the front opening is formed in the inlet 110, the receiving portion 130 of a predetermined size is formed in at least one of the outer surface thereof.

In this case, the receiving portion 130 is formed on the upper surface of the main body 100, and the concave height is proposed to be formed higher than the thickness of the image output unit 600 to be described later.

In addition, the door 120 for opening and closing the inlet 110 is mounted at a portion where the inlet 110 of the main body 100 is formed.

In addition, the out tub 200 is provided in a state supported in the main body 100.

In addition, the drum 300 is rotatably installed in the outer tub 200, and is mounted such that a side opened toward the inlet 110 of the main body 100 is positioned.

In addition, the control panel 400 is provided on the upper front of the main body 100, and is configured to display operation control and current operation progress status for various components.

The various components include a driving motor 310 for driving the drum 300 and various valves such as a water supply valve or a drain valve, although not illustrated.

The control panel 400 includes a washing operation unit 410 for the operation of the washing operation, and a display window 420 for displaying the operation progress state.

At this time, the washing operation unit 410 includes a plurality of operation buttons 411 and the operation dial 412.

In addition, the display window 420 is composed of an LCD or a plurality of LEDs to display simple numbers, letters, or simple images.

The data transmitting and receiving unit 500 is provided in the main body 100 to receive and transmit various content data.

At this time, the data transmitting and receiving unit 500 is preferably configured to include a tuner (tuner) for receiving content data, such as TV, DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) or radio. Of course, the data transceiver 500 may further include a converter (not shown) for converting an analog signal into digital data.

In addition, the data transmission / reception unit 500 may be configured to receive various content data from the outside by various data cables (eg, RS-232C, etc.), and also play various discs (eg, DVD discs). It may be configured to include a disc player.

Here, the content data includes various video data and various sound data.

In addition, the data transmitting and receiving unit 500 is more preferably configured to further have a memory (not shown) capable of storing the content data.

Of course, although not shown, the data transceiver 500 may be provided in the control panel 400 or may be provided in the image output unit 600 to be described later.

The image output unit 600 includes a case 610 forming an appearance and a screen 620 provided on one surface of the case 610 to display an image of various content data.

The screen 620 is composed of an LCD or a PDP.

In addition, both ends of the pivoting part 630 are rotatably coupled to both wall surfaces in the receiving part 130 of the main body 100, and the image output part is preferably provided at any one part (preferably approximately the center part). A connecting shaft 633 coupled to the 600 is formed to operate the image output unit 600 to be selectively accommodated in the receiving unit 130 or to be drawn out.

The rotation unit 630 may allow the image output unit 600 to achieve a state accommodated in the accommodation unit 130 when the image output unit 600 is not used. The image output unit 600 is prevented from being damaged by an impact or the like and minimizes unnecessary packaging space.

In addition, the cover part 670 is provided at an opening of the accommodation part 130, and serves to selectively open and close the accommodation part 130.

In this case, the cover part 670 may be detachably provided to the main body 100 to be configured to open and close the receiving part 130, but in the first embodiment of the present invention, the cover part 670 is It is proposed to be coupled to the main body 100 to rotate in the same direction as the extraction direction of the image output unit 600.

In particular, when the cover part 670 is in the state of closing the receiving part 130, the upper surface (surface exposed to the outside) is coupled to be located at the same or lower than the upper surface of the main body 100. Is most preferred.

This prevents the cover part 670 from sagging downward even when various objects (for example, a laundry basket) are placed on the surface, such that the image output part 600 accommodated in the cover part 670 and the receiving part 130 is provided. This is to prevent contact between the liver.

The data transmitter 700 is configured to transmit the content data of the data transceiver 500 to the image output unit 600.

In this case, the data transmission unit 700 may transmit content data such as various video or audio, but is preferably composed of a flexible cable that can be folded or unfolded smoothly even when the video output unit 600 is rotated.

In particular, although not shown in detail, the data transfer unit 700 may be electrically connected to the image output unit 600 through the inside of the rotation unit 630. That is, the data transfer unit 700 is preferably not exposed to the outside.

The controller 800 is provided in the main body 100 and is configured to selectively control the control panel 400, the image output unit 600, and the data transceiver 500. .

Meanwhile, the washing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention further provides a media manipulation unit 910 for manipulation of the image output unit 600.

In this case, the media manipulation unit 910 is preferably provided in the control panel 400 as shown in the accompanying drawings, but may be provided on the case 610 of the image output unit 600 as well as the main body 100. It may be provided on the outer surface of the).

The media manipulation unit 910 may be composed of a plurality of manipulation buttons, or may be composed of manipulation knobs.

In addition, the first embodiment of the present invention further proposes that a sound output unit 920 for outputting sound data in the content data received by the data transmission / reception unit 500 is provided on at least one side of the main body 100. .

In this case, the sound output unit 920 may be a normal speaker.

Of course, the sound output unit 920 may be provided not only on the surface of the control panel 400 but also on the case 610 of the image output unit 600.

Hereinafter, a series of processes for providing contents by the image output unit 600 and the sound output unit 920 during the operation of the laundry apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail. .

First, the initial state is as shown in FIG.

That is, the image output unit 600 is accommodated in the accommodating part 130 of the main body 100 and maintained in a folded state, and the cover part 670 closes the inner space of the accommodating part 130 from an external environment. Is maintained.

As a result, the image output unit 600 is protected from the external environment.

In this state, if the user wants to watch a specific image by manipulating the cover part 670, the inner space of the accommodation part 130 is opened.

At this time, the cover portion 670 is rotated upward to open the inner space of the receiving portion 130. Its state is as shown in Figure 5 attached.

Subsequently, the image output part 600 accommodated in the accommodating part 130 is taken out from the accommodating part 130.

In this case, the image output unit 600 is rotated upward with respect to the rotating unit 630, and as a result, the screen 620 of the image output unit 600, as shown in FIG. Achieve a state.

Subsequently, when an operation of the media manipulation unit 910 is generated by a user, power is supplied to the image output unit 600 under the control of the controller 800, and the screen 620 of the image output unit 600 is turned on. ON).

In this case, the data transmission / reception unit 500 receives the content data from the user, or receives a broadcast signal from the tuner, and continuously receives the received content data through the data transmission unit 700 and the image output unit 600 and sound. It is provided to the output unit 920.

As a method of receiving content data from the user, there is a method using RS-232C communication or a short range wireless data communication (eg, Bluetooth technology). Of course, the content data may be stored in advance in a memory (not shown) of the data transceiver 500.

The video output unit 600 outputs the image data in the content data and displays the image data on the screen 620 by the above-described process, and the sound output unit 920 outputs the sound data in the content data. Is output.

Meanwhile, FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In this second embodiment, the rotating unit 640 is connected between the connecting shaft 633 and the rotating unit 630 of the image output unit 600. Suggests that more is provided.

One end of the rotating unit 640 is coupled to the rotation unit 630, and the other end is coupled to the bottom surface of the case 610 of the image output unit 600, and the image output unit 600 is connected to the rotation unit ( 630 rotates in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction.

At this time, at least one end of both ends of the rotating part 640 is rotatably coupled in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the rotating part 630.

As described above, the rotating unit 640 allows the image output unit 600 to be rotated as necessary, thereby satisfying the user's demand for various viewing angles.

In particular, when the image output unit 600 is stored by the rotating unit 640 (when the image output unit is accommodated in the accommodation unit), the screen 620 of the image output unit 600 may be exposed to the outside as necessary. It can also be hidden.

In this case, the reason for exposing the screen 620 of the image output unit 600 is to provide various information that cannot be implemented in the display window 420 of the control panel 400. The reason why the screen 620 of the image output unit 600 is in a hidden state is to prevent the screen 620 from being damaged by an external impact when the washing apparatus is not used.

In addition, FIG. 8 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In the third embodiment, when the image output unit 600 is accommodated in the accommodation unit, the spacer 670 spaces a predetermined interval from each other. It is proposed to be further provided.

In this case, the separation part is provided on at least one of the opposing surfaces between the image output part 600 and the accommodation part.

The spacer 660 may be formed of a hard material, but when the impact of the corresponding part is applied, the image output unit 600 may be damaged, and thus, the spacer 660 may be formed of a buffer material such as rubber or other flexible material.

In addition, the spacer 660 is preferably formed of at least one protrusion protruding toward the opposite surface (circumferential surface of the image output unit) along the inner circumferential portion (the portion of the screen is not in contact) of the receiving portion 130. Do. Of course, although not shown, the spacer 660 may be formed along the outer portion of the screen 620 of the surface provided with the screen 620 of the image output unit 600.

In this case, the separation distance between the image output unit 600 and the main body 100 spaced by the spacer 660 is a screen 620 when a load within an allowable load range is provided to the image output unit 600. It is preferable to form a distance to the extent that direct contact between the main body and 100 can be prevented. The allowable load range is usually a range of loads standardized to prevent breakage of the washing machine.

Of course, the spacer 660 may be formed along the inner circumferential portion of the receiving portion 130 (a portion where the screen does not touch) after forming the ring 660 to form a ring shape as shown in FIG. 9.

On the other hand, the image output unit of the washing apparatus according to the present invention does not have to be provided only on the upper surface of the main body as shown in the first to third embodiments.

That is, the image output unit 600 may be installed to be accommodated on any one side of the main body 100 as in the fourth embodiment of FIG. 10, and the image as in the fifth embodiment of FIG. 11. The output unit 600 may be installed to be received at the front upper side of the main body 100.

At this time, in the fourth embodiment and the fifth embodiment, the accommodation unit in which the image output unit 600 is accommodated is provided to be opened and closed by the cover unit.

Of course, the configuration of the various components (control panel, data receiver, data transmission unit, control unit, sound output unit, media operation unit, etc.) constituting the other washing apparatus is configured in the same manner as the first embodiment of the present invention described above This is preferred.

In addition, the structure of the laundry apparatus according to the present invention is not limited to having to have all the components provided in the above-described embodiments.

For example, when the screen 620 of the image output unit 600 is formed as a touch panel, the control may be configured to perform the role of the washing operation unit 410 or the display window 420 of the control panel 400 instead. The panel 400 may not be an essential component.

That is, the image output unit 600 may be configured to receive and display various information related to the washing operation as well as the image data among various content data.

Of course, in this case, the signal received through the image output unit 600 is preferably configured to be provided directly to the controller 800.

As such, the laundry apparatus according to the present invention is a useful invention that can be modified in various forms.

As described above, the washing apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention has an effect of improving a user's product utilization by providing a separate image output unit and a sound output unit capable of viewing various contents to the laundry apparatus. Have

That is, while washing the laundry, it is possible to watch TV, listen to the radio and watch the video.

In addition, in the washing apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention, the image output unit is accommodated in the receiving unit formed on the surface of the main body, and the receiving unit is configured to be closed by the cover unit, thereby causing the image output unit to be caused by an external factor. It has the effect of preventing damage as much as possible.

In particular, the laundry apparatus according to each embodiment of the present invention further includes a separate separation part on the opposite surface between the image output unit and the main body, so that the damage of the screen may be prevented even if the image output unit is subjected to external impact while being stored. Has

Claims (10)

A main body forming an appearance and having at least one surface of each of the outer side concavities; A control panel provided in the main body and configured to perform various operations related to washing; A data transmission / reception unit configured to receive various content data from the outside or receive various data through a disc player; An image output unit having a screen for receiving and displaying image data among the various contents data; A data transfer unit transferring various content data transmitted from the data transmission / reception unit to the image output unit; Both ends thereof are rotatably coupled to both side wall surfaces of the accommodating part, and one part is coupled to the image output part so that the image output part is selectively accommodated in the accommodating part or operated to be drawn out of the accommodating part. Eastern; And And a cover part provided at an opening portion of the accommodation part to selectively open and close the accommodation part. The method of claim 1, Washing height of the receiving unit is characterized in that the washing machine is formed higher than the thickness of the image output unit. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The cover part is detachably provided on the main body, characterized in that configured to open and close the receiving portion. The method according to claim 1 or 2, And the cover part is coupled to the main body so as to rotate in the same direction as a drawing direction of the image output part. The method of claim 1, Washing apparatus, characterized in that provided on at least one of the opposing surface between the image output unit and the receiving unit spaced apart from each other by a predetermined interval when the image output unit is accommodated in the receiving unit. The method of claim 5, wherein And the separation part is formed along at least one of the opposing surfaces between the image output part and the main body while forming a protrusion or a ring of a buffer material. The method of claim 6, The separation distance between the image output part and the inner surface of the receiving part spaced by the separating part is a distance such that contact between the screen and the inner surface of the receiving part can be prevented when a load within an allowable load range is provided to the image output part. A washing apparatus characterized by the above-mentioned. The method according to claim 1 or 5, Washing apparatus is provided on the rotating unit, further comprising a rotating unit for rotating the image output unit in a direction perpendicular to the rotation direction of the rotating unit. The method according to claim 1 or 5, The content data received by the data transceiver includes sound data, Washing apparatus, characterized in that the sound output unit for receiving and outputting the sound data by the data transfer unit in at least one portion of the main body or the image output unit and the control panel. A main body forming an appearance and having at least one surface of each of the outer side concavities; A data transmission / reception unit configured to receive various content data from the outside or receive various data through a disc player; An image output unit having a screen for receiving and displaying image data among various content data and various kinds of information related to a washing operation; Both ends thereof are rotatably coupled to both side wall surfaces of the accommodating part, and one part is coupled to the image output part so that the image output part is selectively accommodated in the accommodating part or operated to be drawn out of the accommodating part. Eastern; A cover part provided at an opening of the accommodation part to selectively open and close the accommodation part; And, And a data transfer unit configured to transfer various content data transmitted from the data transmission / reception unit to the image output unit.

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